Day: August 13, 2016

Notes for Saturday – August 13, 2016

Today is the birthday of screenwriter, director, and producer, Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980) His many films spanned five decades. Today is also the birthday is shared by sharpshooter, entertainer, and folk heroine Annie Oakley (1860–1926.) o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 66 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 Certificate …


The Times They Are A Changin’ , by ShepherdFarmerGeek

Last night, the Dogs of Doom and I were out for our after-dinner hike when we heard what sounded like voices. But it was coming from the treetops, and soon a crow flew into sight, pursued by an angry sparrow. The crow was smarter, stronger, faster, and much bigger than the little bird, but he was being driven away because the sparrow was out-maneuvering it. I knew exactly how that crow felt! Nine hours earlier I had been the only customer at the local copy shop, and the owner was helping me find some colored paper, when this sour-looking elderly …


Letter: Remote Versus Truly Remote Rural Retreats

Dear Editor:I’ve been reading SurvivalBlog for a few weeks now, and while I admit that isn’t remotely enough time to wade through all the data present, I’m an old school (former) U.S. Marine that has long had a survialist mindset; I see one particular issue that jumps out at me. The standard advice, for looking for a bugout location or retreat, whether inside or outside of the ‘Redoubt’ seems to be this… 1) Find a plot of 20 acres or more that is, (2) off the beaten path BUT (3) has a well established road access, (4) with a good …


Economics and Investing:

Core Retail Sales Tumble Most Since January – H.L. o o o The Curious Timing of Current Events – It’s All Connected – Interview with Bix Weir o o o The Real Reason Brazil Can Still Be “the Country of the Future” o o o Central Banks Are Choking Productivity o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Here we go again… Stockton, California Mayor Anthony Silva arrested for lewd conduct with minors. And, almost predictably, we learn that Silva is a member of former Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns (now part of the “Everytown For Gun Safety” group.) o o o How to Invest in Guns for Maximum Profit and Diversification: Podcast Interview with JWR o o o Meet Chuño, a space worthy food that the Incas made eight centuries ago – P.B. o o o DEA regularly mines Americans’ travel records to seize millions in cash – H.L. (Warning: Autoplay video on the page.) …