Month: February 2015

Letter Re: A Tactical Plan for Surviving Major Disaster in the North American Suburbs, by A.M.

While much of the information suggested is useful, I take strong exception to a few ideals that reared their ugly head. The idea of forcing a less prepared neighbor to take menial tasks and give up what they do have contradicts my sense of morals. If they want to join, offer them conditions under which they join, and upon fulfillment of this commitment they are equal partners. To basically treat them like servants is unacceptable. You cannot save everyone; you will have to make hard decisions. If you take someone into your group that does not contribute, that’s on you. …


Economics and Investing:

Russians advised to pull their money out of banks and prepare for ‘black market in cash’ – G.S. o o o Oil Prices Most Volatile Since 2009 o o o Greece Faces Reality o o o Why Jack Welch Has A Point About Unemployment Numbers o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Did The BLS Forget To Count Thousands Of Energy Job Losses?


Odds ‘n Sods:

Planting season is nearly upon us. SurvivalBlog reader R.L. sent in this link to an article detailing over 230 Heriloom Seed Suppliers. You may want to print this article out for reference. o o o As the argument for mandatory vaccines heats up, SurvivalBlog reader D.C. sends in this article from ZeroHedge on How Vaccine Hysteria Could Spark A Totalitarian Nightmare o o o Why Experts Are Saying Your Personal Health Data Could Be at Risk – D.S. o o o As if you needed another reason, here’s one more for leaving Connecticut: CT Senator Says Anyone Wanting A High-Capacity …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward …


Notes for Saturday – February 07, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 57 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 prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


A Tactical Plan for Surviving Major Disaster in the North American Suburbs, by A.M. – Part 2

Water Water is essential. In Minnesota, water is not an issue. After all, this is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”. Every Minnesotan is within walking distance of a lake, pond, stream, or river– everyone. In the spring and summer, we get adequate rainfall. In the winter, we are blanketed in snow and ice. As if that isn’t enough, most of our forests are deciduous, which means we can use plastic bags to collect respiration (water) from those leafy plants while the leaves are green. Before you all change your bug out plans to include “running to Minnesota”, remember that we …


Letter Re: Early Literacy for Children

Dear Mr. Latimer, I would like to reply to SRG’s letter of response to my article, Early Literacy for Children. I wholeheartedly agree with SRG. Neither of my parents went to college, and my stepdad did not finish high school. He proudly served our country in the military, then supported his family (parents, brothers, sister, wife, and three stepdaughters) by working in the coal mines in Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky. The most intelligent person I know never took a college class, and the dumbest person I know was one of my college professors. One of my three children went …


Economics and Investing:

The evolution of low wage America: The most common jobs by state in 1978 to 2014. The destruction of the manufacturing industry. o o o Events Now In Motion In Greece That Will Create Worldwide Chaos. – A.D. o o o Chinese Rating Agency Warns Coming Crisis Is Worse Than 2008, Blames US “Printing Press”. – G.G. o o o The Federal Reserve’s Outrage Over New Audit Legislation: “If Enacted, It Will Damage The Economy” o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Where Is Germany’s Gold? – Interesting read. RadioShack Declares Bankruptcy after 94 Years in Business Is China Preparing …


Odds ‘n Sods:

While photographs do not make a completely realistic comparison to real life because you don’t get queues such as movement (or lack of movement in response to wind), this article sent in by SurvivalBlog reader P.S. has some excellent examples of natural camouflage: Can You Spot the Snipers Hidden in These Photos? o o o S.M. sends in this link from Zerohedge.com showing the weakness of just-in-time delivery. We may get a dry run on economic collapse: “Catastrophic Shutdown Of America’s Supply Chain Looms” As West Coast Port Worker Talks Break Down. o o o While those in the West …



Notes for Friday – February 06, 2015

The updated version of the SurvivalBlog Archive (2005-2014) is now available. Owners have reported that both versions (DVD and digital download) are working perfectly. This new edition has been expanded to include 49 public domain firearms manuals and U.S. military manuals in PDF format. Order yours today! o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 57 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 …


A Tactical Plan for Surviving Major Disaster in the North American Suburbs, by A.M. – Part 1

How would you survive a long-term disaster situation? I am talking about the worst case scenario– gangs of marauders, hungry people fleeing the cities, and/or soldiers storming through neighborhoods with no electricity, no grocery stores, no water, and no heat. The lead recommendation in this scenario is to bug out to a rural area. Ideally, you would own a self-sustaining property away from the population masses and get there before the chaos begins. Many people will attempt this approach. People from the urban areas will spread out toward the suburbs and ultimately to the rural areas. Those who are fleeing …


Letter Re: Canned Food Alternatives

Hugh, I started “doing this” in 1979 when I took a class taught by Ron Hood through UCLA extension. Below is the best advice on food storage I’ve seen or heard, and none are paid endorsements; they’re just my opinion: A video by Wendy De Witt entitled “Sensible Food Storage”. The first 22+ minutes are on food storage; the other 35 minutes are on equipment. I believe it is the easiest, most commonsense, and cost-effective method. Also, here is the link to her free doc. Additionally, this woman has a series of ten or more videos on dehydrating that are …


Economics and Investing:

How retirement plans vastly underestimate inflation. – G.G. o o o CEO of Gallup calls jobless rate ‘big lie’ created by White House, Wall Street, media. – M.S. o o o Arizona panel OKs gold, silver as legal tender. – D.S. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Peter Schiff – The Bravado of Borrowers Video: Peter Schiff – Quantitative Easing 4 Will Send Gold toward New Highs


Odds ‘n Sods:

ALERT! Hackers hit 80 million people. – D.S. o o o Octopus robot makes waves with ultra-fast propulsion. – P.M. o o o So, if there are no Ebola cases in the U.S., why so many treatment centers? I can only guess the U.S. news media has been ordered not to report on Ebola anymore… – D.E. o o o Harry Reid’s Brother Gun-Toting Brother Arrested For DUI, Assaulting Cop. – T.P. o o o Antipsychotic meds prompt zombie-like state among patients. – D.S.