Month: January 2015


Notes for Tuesday – January 06, 2015

Seed for Security is offering a great sale. Their Spring Collection is now 25% off. It includes five varieties of open pollinated, non-GMO, cool hardy vegetables– a total of 2,100 seeds. They are also offering one-pint pouches (~1425 seeds) of Flint Indian Corn. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ 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 Good News About Nuclear Destruction, by S.C.

What possible “good news” could there ever be about nuclear destruction coming to America, whether in the form of dirty bombs, terrorist nukes, or ICBM’s from afar? In a word, they are all survivable, at least for the vast majority of American families, IF they know what to do beforehand and have made even the most modest of preparations. Tragically, though, most Americans today won’t give much credence to this good news, much less seek out such vital life-saving instruction, as they have been jaded by our culture’s pervasive myths of nuclear un-survivability. Most people think that if nukes go …


Seeking Subject Matter Experts for My New Novel Series

After completion of the five-book Patriots novel series, I’m now drafting the first book in a new multi-novel series, which has not yet been named. I should mention that this new novel series does not tie in to the storyline of the Patriots novels. It will be considered science fiction, since it will be set 40 years in the future, and will include some anticipated technology developments. The first book in this series may be released in late 2015 or early 2016. To give this upcoming novel series the same level of authenticity as the Patriots series, I would greatly …


News From The American Redoubt:

Oregon Concealed Carry law revision. – C.A. o o o Mom who was killed by 2-year-old in Idaho Wal-Mart had a concealed weapons permit. – F.B. o o o The New Oregon minimum wage: ‘ I Wouldn’t work a job in Idaho that paid me that much less’ . – RBS o o o Another local Idaho-based business I thought you might enjoy knowing about… Walnut Grove Gunstocks o o o Police arrest Idaho mom for leaving loaded gun near her children. – RBS


Economics and Investing:

Sayonara Global Economy. – G.P. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Chinese Savings vs. American Spending from Mises.org Subprime Auto Loans Are Making a Comeback – Between these and extending the payback time on loans is what I believe is driving the auto market, disagree with author saying this is not an issue. Video: Interview of Chris Powell of GATA (Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee) by Greg Hunter Russia’s “Startling” Proposal To Europe: Dump The US, Join The Eurasian Economic Union


Odds ‘n Sods:

From the desk of Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog Editor At Large: backyard metal foundry o o o 8 Health Benefits of Ginger. – H.L. o o o UK Nannies Must Double As Spies To Prevent Children From Becoming Terrorists . – H.L. o o o Stop the NSA from taking personal info from your apps . – D.S. o o o FBI says search warrants not needed to use “stingrays” in public places . – G.P.



Notes for Monday – January 05, 2015

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The SurvivalBlog Ten Cent Challenge — Annual Reminder

I only post one reminder each year about Ten Cent Challenge subscriptions, and this is it. Unlike the whining leftist hand-wringers at PBS, I don’t do endless pledge drives. I depend on my readers to help pay the bills to keep SurvivalBlog up and running. Our web hosting on a dedicated server costs $650 per month, and our local ISP bill is $135 per month. We also have a salaried Managing Editor and other expenses including liability insurance, phone bills, computer hardware, software, accounting, subscriptions, writing contest prizes, and so forth. My appeal is simple: If you feel that you …


Idaho As a Retreat Locale, by Jonathan Rawles

Note from HJL: The following is the first in a series of articles on retreat locales from JWR’s eldest son, Jonathan Rawles. The series will focus initially on top retreat states, then address specific regions in each state. Idaho has long been considered a mecca for the survivalist, prepper, and for every strain of independence-loving individual. The attractions are clear. Idaho remains one of the freest and safest places in the world. Geographically, Idaho can be split in two. The upper half of the state is largely rugged and mountainous, while the southern end is basin and range country similar …


Scot’s Product Review: MobileSec Cellphone Blocker and Laptop EMP Shielding

I always liked the line that states, “Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean that someone isn’t out to get you.” These days, in addition to physically trying to “get” you, there are also those who are trying to virtually get you by stealing your information for misuse. There are those who might want to wipe out everything with an EMP event so that not only do you not get to use your own stuff, you can’t even get a backup from someone else. It could be a foreign government, a criminal consortium, or even your own government doing the deed. …


Recipe of the Week: Merry Morning Muffins, by J.W.

I invented the recipe for Merry Morning Muffins to give people an emotionally cheering, gobble-em-down breakfast muffin recipe that was extremely high in protein, nutrients of all kinds, and fiber. They’re low carb, very low gluten, and contain no white flour at all. All of the ingredients can be kept as long-term storage food. Fortunately, children have no idea that these muffins are healthy and good for them. Tell them “Just take one” and then leave the room…. How often do you get to feel stuffed with virtue while you’re stuffing yourself with muffins? Ingredients: 2 cups plain wheat germ …


Two Letters Re: Wintering Chickens

Hugh, While mostly correct, the light provided to chickens and other egg-laying birds (ducks, geese) should be either full spectrum light for twelve hours per day or an incandescent bulb all the time. Should you place birds in 24 hours of full spectrum lighting, they will damage their reproductive system and stop laying after only a year or two at most. I’ve got one hen who has been laying an egg every other day for seven years now, even in the dead of winter. Also, during winter, change their feed from highly-processed laying feed (crumbles or pellets) to a natural …


Economics and Investing:

Ten warning signs of a market crash in 2015. – M.A. o o o The 75% super tax quietly dies in France. – P.S. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Knowing It Will End Badly And Turning A Blind Eye Euro Drops to 54-Month Low as ECB Splits From Fed – In my view it is extremely unlikely that the Fed actually raises rates as being touted… US Debt Soars By $100 Billion On Last Day Of 2014, Hits Record $18.14 Trillion