Month: September 2014

Practical Medicine, by S.S.

This is the first in what I hope will be several articles discussing field medicine in a TEOTWAWKI scenario. The information contained is for informational purposes only and is not meant to replace a call to 911 when that service is available. It also does not replace prompt attention from a medical provider. There are many areas where I purposely “gloss” over the worst-case scenario, so as to more effectively instruct the new first responder on proper mindset. This is not to say that the worst can’t happen; only, honestly if it does, then no amount of Internet training will …


Letter Re: LEO Medic

Dear Hugh, I thought someone would have commented by now, so allow me then to chime in. I thought that LEO Medic’s five part series was outstanding. I’d say it was one of the best series ever on Survival Blog. It was very well written and informative. I especially liked the offering on canine medical care. I can’t imagine how much time it took to put that together, including all the helpful links to the products recommended, so I just wanted to say how much I appreciated the offering to us readers. Consider this a vote that you found a …




Odds ‘n Sods:

Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? will be opening on Friday, September 12th, 2014 at 247 confirmed movies theaters in the United States. – JWR o o o All the reason you need to stay off of Facebook: Kentucky Man Arrested For “Terroristic Threatening” After Posting Song Lyrics To Facebook – D.C. o o o They Just Keep Saying ISIS Is Going to Attack America’s Electric Grid. The only thing they didn’t do was give senior ISIS leadership a tour of a major power plant, complete with blueprints as a take-home souvenir. If these experts and reporters have …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“You know what power [your captors] exercise over you; you have been informed and assured by your master and Pastor Jesus Christ. Therefore receive all that shall come upon you as from the hand of your Father, and always say with Job, ‘Blessed be the name of the Lord’ [Job 1:21]”. – Pierre Viret writing to five Frenchmen who were kept imprisoned at Lyon.


Notes for Tuesday – September 09, 2014

On September 9, 1492, Columbus’ fleet set sail west. The rest, you know as history, or is that revisionist history? o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 54 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,100+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, …


We Aren’t All Farmers, Soldiers, or Master Gardeners, by Sootgrinder

I would like to share some of my observations, feelings, and plans for dealing with the current and future difficult times that we face. As I have read and studied the survival plans and strategies of the fine members of the SurvivalBlog community, as well as other sources, I have frequently been overwhelmed and discouraged about my ability to deal with the inevitable trouble that is barreling toward us faster every day. I read the stories of people moving to a fully-stocked and well-equipped retreat with their ex-military buddies, who are also master gardeners, trained medical personnel, and have every …


Letter: Composition of Nickels

Hugh, JWR has previously spent some time talking about the conversion of the American nickel to use a different metal content, with predictable results on the value of the existing nickels. I have not seen any discussion of this issue for a long time. Any update? Is it still being planned? – R.H. o o o James, How about an update on the nickel page? Are we still good, or should we be looking for old nickels now? THANKS and God bless!! – K.P. JWR Replies: Surprisingly, the composition of nickels still has not yet changed, but I do expect …


News From The American Redoubt:

Here is a new site dedicated to finding new homes for families who yearn for freedom: The Liberty Lover’s Guide To Life o o o Discuss Proposed Gun Laws in Idaho at the Star Meet & Greet. Ada County (Idaho) Tea Party is hosting a Star Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 10th @ 7:00pm at Sully’s Pub & Grill. (Link to map) – RBS o o o Explosion burns demolition worker at former Frenchtown pulp mill o o o Yellowstone NP hits 2.7M visitors, on track for record year o o o Idaho’s gay marriage case before federal appeals …


Economics and Investing:

Europe Takes the QE Baton o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: A Gasoline Tax Map Explains Why The Cost Difference Jobs Still Biggest Worry For Home Buyers Revised: Japan Says Economy Contracted 7.1 Percent in 2Qhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-says-economy-contracted-7-1-percent-2q-002102022–finance.html The American Family Makes $200 More a Year Than It Did in 1989– Other great charts, too.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Midwest virus may be ‘tip of iceberg,’ CDC warns. – Time to break out the elderberry syrup for kiddos and educate your school on how to sanitize. (Think grapefruit seed extract and thieves oil.) – P.W. Also: Virus hitting Midwest could be ‘tip of iceberg,’ CDC official says. – G.P. o o o The New Terahertz Night Vision Can See Through Walls, Skin. – J.W. o o o The Obama administration’s response to the threat of ISIS recruiting inside the United States has been to release an anti-ISIS video over the weekend, featuring images of ISIS beheading people, blowing up …




“Liberators” by James Wesley, Rawles – Reviewed By Pat Cascio

I started my writing career reviewing Christian books, and my pay was that I got to keep the books. It was fair enough, as I was a young Christian and it helped build my Christian library. I specialized in Youth ministry books at that time. So, I’ve done a fair amount of book reviews in my life. The new book Liberators by SurvivalBlog’s own Jim Rawles recently crossed my desk. Jim was kind enough to send me an advance copy of this, his latest book, which will be out October 21st. Like the other books in this series– Patriots, Survivors, …