Day: July 24, 2015

Notes for Friday – July 24, 2015

A message from Ready Made Resources: They are currently having trouble with their web site. If you attempt web access, you are told it doesn’t exsist. Rest assured, they have not gone out of business. You can still reach them at 1-800-627-3809. Hopfully their provider can get the issues worked out this weekend. o o o The late Jerry Ahern passed away on this day, July 24th, in 2012. He is missed. 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: …


Are You Fit to Survive, by S.D.

Disclaimer: This article is presented as an example only. The author is not a licensed medical practitioner and is unable to diagnose any medical condition or give recommendations on treatment of any medical condition. There is inherent risk involved with any physical training, and if you undertake anything mentioned in this article it is at your own risk. Neither the author nor SurvivalBlog.com are responsible for any injury that occurs while exercising under the guidance of this article. Please consult with a physician before beginning any exercise program. About the author: I’ve spent the largest part of a decade in …


Letter: A Problem Today That is Only Going to Get Worse When SHTF

HJL, About ten years ago my wife and I made the decision it was time to get out of the city and move to a more sustainable rural environment. We discovered a place with great climate, reasonable land prices, good neighbors, good job opportunities. You know, it had all the right stuff. We moved and began and continue to put our “prep” plans into effect at our new location. Over the years we have had numerous family members come to visit, and they also have fallen in love with the area. Although they are not involved in any type of …


Economics and Investing:

The U.S. Economy Is Undergoing Massive Hemorrhaging At The Moment As Poverty Is Spreading Like Wildfire Through The Major Cities. o o o World Trade Drops Most Since Financial Crisis – H.L. o o o Commodities Collapsed Just Before The Last Stock Market Crash – So Guess What Is Happening Right Now? – B.B. o o o Social Security Disability Fund Could Run Dry in 2016 – B.B. o o o Gold, Silver, Equities: Megaphone Patterns


Odds ‘n Sods:

While this is a start, there is still the issue of the $1million in medical bills for the four reconstructive surgeries that the SWAT is taking no responsibility for. You can accidentally throw a baseball through a window and be held liable to pay damages, but intentionally throwing a flash-bang is somehow exempt? Grenade lobbed in baby’s crib, now cop indicted – J.F. o o o American students are now being given threat assessments – H.L. o o o Update: Student builds ‘Flying Gun’ drone – Is investigated by F.A.A. and Police – T.P. o o o U.S. Army To …