Day: March 7, 2015

Notes for Saturday – March 07, 2015

In an amazing display of ignorant stupidity, Islamic State fighters are looting and bulldozing the Assyrian city of Nimrud. Thousands of years of precious archaeological treasures are being pillaged and destroyed. Everyone recognizes that the history of humans seldom aligns itself with our current thinking, whether religious or philosophical, but we also recognize that it is “our” history. To deny and destroy it is the pinnacle of ignorance. 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 …


EMP-Hardened Ham Radio Communications, by PrepperDoc

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EMP attack is often considered the most rigorous of survivalist situations, due to the likely complete loss of electrical grid, many vehicles, and many transistorized/computerized products. Our group worked to provide post-EMP communications that would allow effective communications post-event. We had two major requirements: Short Range Communications. Two, separate, defense-hardened homes that were approximately 30 miles apart had to be able to communicate across a medium-sized city, and Long Range Communications. Both homes had to be able to receive news from in-state and out-of-state sources. These were considered necessary to receive adequate advance warning of defense issues, such as advancing …


Letter Re: What’s the Story Behind ATF “Banning” 5.56mm Ammo?

Good Sir, Mr. Bellamy: I have a quick comment reflecting your article of recent publication, if your time permits please, regarding “the law banning armor piercing handgun ammunition”. I agree with everything you have written (cited) and even the punctuation details thus far, until this closing statement (above referenced) in your sample letter. To me, it would be more effectual if you used quotation emphasis in this sentence. At first glance, it seems to affirm exactly the perception of the argument being an “armor piercing” ballistic projectile available for sale to the general population; and your statement could be misconstrued …


Economics and Investing:

Americans Not In The Labor Force Rise To Record 92.9 Million As Participation Rate Declines Again. – T.P. o o o Obama Called Out On Keystone Lies o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Alan Greenspan Warns Stocks Are “Without Doubt Extremely Overvalued” Apple To Consume 1/3 Of World’s Annual Gold Supply? – This has got to be a bit overstated, both in terms of gold per watch and maybe the watches expected to be sold on this high end, but the rich are richer and luxury good sales continue to explode; with a brand like Apple, anything is possible. …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Illinois oil train derailment involved safer tank cars – G.P. o o o These glow in the dark adhesive sheets from UV Paqlite are ideal for making light switch plate covers for houses. Also, if cut into strips, they have other home defense possibilities, for those who lack night vision equipment for every armed adult resident. o o o There’s a Major Difference Between Republicans and Democrats When It Comes to Surviving an ‘Apocalyptic Disaster’ – JBG o o o America On the Brink of Losing Constitutional Form of Government Forever – P.M. o o o The White House Blatantly …