Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. The Lord your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes; and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place. Deuteronomy 1:29-31 (KJV)




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 …







Notes for Thursday – July 23, 2015

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 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 …




To Bee, or Not to Bee – Part 2, by Prepared Grammy

Getting Bees You have two options for getting bees; you can buy them or capture them. As a beginner, I would suggest buying bees or have an experienced beekeeper help you to capture a swarm. (I will not go into the process of capturing bees in this article.) If you capture a swarm, you must make sure that you capture the queen too. There are two ways to capture “wild bees”. You can capture a group of bees that are swarming. These are bees that are on the move and looking for a new home. They are relatively easy to …




Letter Re: Steel Buildings

[Editors note: Normally, SurvivalBlog does not usually allow for banter back and forth between contributors of articles and letters, as it has a habit of getting personal and out of hand. However, we will make exceptions when the technical information presented warrants it. Today’s letter is a continuation of the discussion between two such contributors on the effects of NEMP upon metal buildings, and it’s starting to get very technical. If you have a technical bent, enjoy being the fly on the wall.] HJL, When subjected to a rapid increase in an electromagnetic field, the differential in conductivity between steel …




Economics and Investing:

The financial gouging of the American college student: Tuition is up 300 percent from 1990 and total outstanding student debt has grown by over 1 trillion dollars since 2000. o o o Madness in the Physical Silver Market o o o Is Seattle doing away with single-family homes? o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Navient Adds to Fears on US Student Debt China’s Record Dumping Of US Treasuries Leaves Goldman Speechless




Odds ‘n Sods:

The portable WIND TURBINE to charge your phone: Collapsible Wisp will power up all your devices in the wilderness – JBG o o o Jewish Holocaust Survivor Saving Christians from ISIS to ‘Repay Debt’ – B.B. o o o Armadillos believed to have caused LEPROSY in nine Florida patients – T.P. o o o These 41 Companies Donate Directly to Planned Parenthood – D.S. o o o Lawmakers: Thousands Of Violent Felons To Be Released In November – G.P.







Notes for Wednesday – July 22, 2015

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 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 …




To Bee, or Not to Bee – Part 1, by Prepared Grammy

About Me When I was a small child, I know I was a bit odd. I loved bees. I played with bees and tried to get them to crawl on my hands. I caught them, put them in a jar, and wanted to keep them as pets. I wanted my own beehives, so I could harvest my own honey. I told you, I was odd. Yes, I was occasionally stung, but my love for bees did not waiver. I never got over the desire to have bees. My husband and I have three grown children, and our third grandchild is …