“If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government that is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. “ – James Madison
April 24th, today, is the birthday of Carolyn Cole(born 1961), a well-known staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times. For a few years in the late 1960s, the Cole family lived next door to JWR’s parents’ house in Livermore, California. That little girl with whom I played hide-and-seek would grow up to earn a Pulitzer Prize, two World Press Photo awards, and be named Photojournalist Of The Year. Congrats and Happy Birthday, Carolyn! o o o SurvivalBlog Mobile Readers: Do not despair; you are not forgotten! I am working the issue as a top priority. o o o Today we …
I was turned onto the idea of prepping about two years ago, and thankfully, shortly thereafter, found SurvivalBlog.com. This website has been one of many important and cherished resources to a “rookie prepper,” and I count it a true blessing to have so much shared knowledge at our fingertips. One of the many important resources that I have found in SurvivalBlog.com are the advertisers on the site. In a digital world full of endless choices when it comes to preparedness supplies, it can be very daunting to not only decide WHAT you need and in what quantity you need it …
Hugh, I was diagnosed with a cataract about ten years ago. Because it was new, I was having depth perception issues and even had a rear end car crash. An alternative newsletter by a doctor at the time recommended the following drops. I still have one cataract, but the other one never developed. My eye doctor nurse tells me I have what people pay to have. I see distance with one eye and up close with the other, which has the cataract. I use reading glasses for certain focal lengths, such as a computer screen. My vision has not changed …
Hello Jim and Hugh, I have only just become aware of this awful event that occurred last week. Mike was well known in Peak Oil circles and is likely familiar to many of the readers of Survival Blog. While I certainly don’t agree with the decision he made to take his own life, it was fairly obvious to me that he was deeply troubled by the state of our civilization and the path we seem to be marching towards. I thought the readership may want to be aware of this event, if they weren’t already. I know Jim was on …
The American Middle Class Is No Longer the World’s Richest. – C.S. o o o Items from The Economatrix: Richard Russell – The Dollar Will Crash In A Matter Of Months 18 Stats That Prove That Government Dependence Has Reached Epidemic Levels Beef Prices Hit Record High Deficit Now Expected To Be Even Lower
SurvivalBlog reader F.G. wrote in to make sure readers are aware that wood pallets can be used for firewood, but to be very careful in burning any pallet with chemical residue on them. For many years his family owned a business that rebuilt pallets for a large company that used lots of chemicals. They would burn the un-repairable pallets, until one of the dock workers told them that some of the chemicals that were spilled on the pallets were toxic when burned. o o o Video: SAFE Act update 4/21/14- State Police & DHS classify prepping as “suspicious activity” – …
“I believe the public school system is inherently negative and (especially with political correctness) a vehicle for social agendas, not basic education.” – Wendy McElroy
I have to confess that my personal remarks on today’s posts are somewhat limited. JWR and I are frustrated at the unreliability of our web hosts servers over the last two weeks, and I have spent much of the day importing 20,000+ posts to a new server and converting the format to a new blog format, while maintaining continuity with the original site. You will see some minor changes as we try to bring the styling of the new software inline with the old. If you notice that something is broken, feel free to let me know. I may not …
So, I wanted to chat about something a bit different. It’s been really helpful for me, and I hope it will be for you, too. It’s about why we do certain things, about why we make certain decisions. I’m starting to get a little older now, and for many of you, you are as well. You can look back at your life and see certain things about yourself and, maybe like me, can see choices made by you or others that had big implications. I’d like to talk about something that I learned about how people work, and I hope …
B.A. makes some very valid points. I have worn glasses all of my life for distance and now need them for small print as well. During my most recent annual exam, the doctor told me I was developing cataracts. In all my years of going for eye exams, I had never been told, until that visit, that to slow the progression of cataracts sunglasses should become my best friend. I was advised those with lenses rated at UV 400 were the best. I have found one type by a company called Cocoon, and there are others that make sunglasses to …
Hugh, FYI. Sam’s Club has a 3-pack of TASCO XR5 “Tactical” Cree LED flashlights for $19.98. They are 250 lumen on high power with a low power setting and a strobe setting. Three AAA batteries are included per flashlight (nine total). It is brighter than my Fenix TK 10 (~$70.00 for one) and about the same size. They’re also shock proof and water resistant. The Fenix uses a CR 123 battery, which is much more expensive but will also last much longer than the one hour @ 250 lumens from the three AAA batteries. Still, it is 1/10th the cost …
Rising food prices pinching consumers. – G.G. o o o A Perfect Storm for Higher Beef Prices o o o Items from The Economatrix: The Risks Are Massive: “Will Likely Lead to Famine and Civil Unrest” Is The US Military Preparing For The Collapse Of The Dollar?
You saw his proof. Now meet BLM Whistleblower Rusty Hill who uncovered the corporations and shady land deals connected to Reid Bunkerville LLC, Zion Bank Corp, and BLM lands surrounding the Bundy properties. BLM Whistleblower Reveals Financial Motive Behind Bundy Ranch Raid. – J.W. o o o ‘I blame both sides,’ Oklahoma militia members join fight against feds. – P.M. o o o The Next Shoe Just Dropped: Court Denies Attorney-Client Privilege . – H.L. o o o Meltdown America – YouTube (Removed by YouTube) – B.B.
“Only those who have learned well to be earnestly dissatisfied with themselves, and to be confounded with shame at their wretchedness truly understand the Christian gospel.” – John Calvin