Notes for Tuesday – June 23, 2015

I just noticed that for the first time, our Survival Realty spinoff site now has more than 200 property listings. Many of these are unique retreat properties. Check them out! – JWR o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 59 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 day 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 …




The ABC’s and 123’s of Survival Preparedness – Part 1, by The Circumspect Survivalist

End of the Line For those who are already deeply entrenched in the fortified bunker of their survival awareness, it is universally understood that we as a nation and a world are about to transit through a very dangerous and challenging period in our history. Whatever your personal beliefs, there is no question that either because of an economic collapse, social and or political breakdown, another world war, or one or more environmental catastrophes, our present way of life is about to change forever. The days are drawing near, if not already upon us, when the luxuries and services that …




Letter Re: Personal Notes of Application From SurvivalBlog’s “The Frog in A Slowly Heating Pot”

Dear SurvivalBlog Editor, Regarding the letter, Personal Notes of Application From SurvivalBlog’s “The Frog in A Slowly Heating Pot”- Part 1, by C.F., Saturday June 13, 2015, I always recommend to folks wanting to setup a sentry organization that they review the United States Armed Forces’ General Orders for Sentries. This gives the organization an excellent starting point for how to organize an effective watch program and insures that all participating are using the same vocabulary. Since the prosecution of George Zimmerman in FL in 2012, many folks would like for their sentries to be unarmed, but I encourage all …




News From The American Redoubt:

Patriots! Shahram Hadian will be in Bonners Ferry on June 27th for two presentations! First is the introduction to the historical Assemblies and Committees of Correspondence, which are forming in Idaho and Washington right now. Second is the POWERFUL and eye-opening presentation, “Unveiling the True Face of Islam”. Be there! God bless you, and may America bless God once again. In Christ, -John Jacob 2:00pm presentation, “Restoring our Republic & Historic Assemblies/Committees:”Assembly meeting on website. Assembly meeting on Facebook. 6:30pm presentation, “Unveiling the True Face of Islam:” On our website and Facebook (for people to share and invite others). o …




Economics and Investing:

Seneca’s Cliff: Greece, Debt and Paper Silver o o o These 15 states still haven’t recovered jobs lost in recession . – H.L. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Existing Home Sales Spike To Highest Since Nov 2009 As Prices Soar For Expensive Homes Greek Banks “Unofficially” Limit Walk-In Withdrawals To €3,000, FT Reports ECB’s Nowotny – Greek banks have funding extension for today (Monday) “It’s Time To Hold Physical Cash”, Fidelity Manager Warns Ahead Of “Systemic Event”




Odds ‘n Sods:

Talking Barbies are ushering in a new era of mass surveillance. – H.L. o o o Navajo Generating Station Powers and Paralyzes the Western U.S.. – P.S. o o o 12 Signs That The United States And China Are Moving Toward War o o o A disaster foretold — and ignored. – J.S. o o o Free Range Parents Cleared: CPS Declares Kids Playing Outside Alone is Not Neglect. – D.S.