Day: October 22, 2015

Notes for Thursday – October 22, 2015

Seed for Security, LLC is having a sale on their Colossal Security Pack, offering 15% off. There is a total of seven pounds of vegetable, grain and herb seeds, all open pollinated and non GMO. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 61 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Tactical Self-Contained 2-Series Solar Power Generator system from Always Empowered. This compact starter power system is packaged in a wheeled O.D. green EMP-shielded Pelican hard case (a $1,700 value), A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course …


What We Lack In Training Can Be An Advantage- Part 2, by R.W.

Unfortunately, when we talk about FM and defense, we are probably going to wind up taking it up a notch to talk about guns and, of course, which guns are best for a WROL situation. Tons of articles abound about this topic, but suffice it to say I believe it is our duty to have a weapon or weapons and be people who are trained and proficient at using them effectively. Though the adage says “He who runs away will live to play another day,” that may not always be an option; if confrontation can be avoided and if use …


Letter: Sassafras FDA info incorrect

HJL, The information from G.G. that referenced Sloan Kettering’s info on FDA banning Sassafras, is incorrect . In fact, Sassafras is used in food and can be purchased as a tea online from Pappy’s in Ohio. The food safe version is Safrole free; it is the oil that is carcinogenic. – Annie in Amish country Sassafras Still brewed the old fashion way from sassafras root bark (Sassafras albidum). Pappy’s Sassafras Tea is also very healthy for you as it is Safrole Free, Caffeine Free, Sugar Free, contains 0 Carbohydrates and Less than 1 Calorie per serving! From Pubchem: PubChem CID: …


Economics and Investing:

Sent in by T.P. Bank’s severance deal requires IT workers to be “on call” for two years Then, of course, the question becomes “how do you enforce the terms of the deal?” o o o SurvivalBlog reader B.B. sent in this article showing a comparison of age/savings/expectations: Confusion, Delusions & Illusions o o o Items from the Economics Team: 52 Ways to Save $100 Per Year (Money Saving Mom) Hint: Scroll Down and You’ll Discover Links for the Weekly Installment Articles Governor of the Bank of Italy Investigated for Fraud and Corruption (Business Insider) Writing is on the Wall for …


Odds ‘n Sods:

SurvivalBlog reader T.P. sent in an excellent article on The Men Who Won The Battle Of King’s Mountain (Captains Journal) The article is well worth the read and asks the question “Do such men exist today?” Thought provoking. o o o Reader K wonders about the motto “To Protect and Serve” when it is found that the NYPD is using mobile X rays on unknown targets. (The Atlantic) o o o A concealed handgun license is no longer needed in Maine (USA Carry)- Sent in by D.S. o o o The Rutherford Institute has an article showing that if you …