Notes for Tuesday – August 30, 2016

August 30, 2014 is the 95th birthday of Joachim Rønneberg, a hero of the Norwegian resistance during World War II. His exploits earned him the War Cross With Sword, Norway’s highest military honor. In April 2013, Rønneberg was presented with a Union Jack during a ceremony at the Special Operations Executive (SOE) monument in London to mark 70 years since the successful Gunnerside heavy water plant sabotage mission. 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 …




The Bride of Christ in An Apocalyptic World- Part 1, by R.B.

“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: so likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” (Matthew 24:32-35) Understand the Times If you have been paying attention to current events, especially to economic news and news related to asymmetrical military preparedness (i.e., cyber warfare …




Letter Re: Dehydrator Screens

Greetings. I come across a lot of people who are looking for a solution to drying smaller items in their dehydrator. Over the years I have tried various solutions over the years while prepping and doing backpacking meals. The solution I finally came up with was to go to the hardware store and buy a roll of stainless steel screen door mesh. I cut it to the size of my trays. The mesh lets the air flow and the little pieces stay on the tray. – Crazyman o o o Hugh, I bought some pieces of this stainless steel fabric …







Economics and Investing:

What Life Will Be Like After An Economic Collapse – G.G. o o o How US States Can Pave the Way for Greater Use of Sound Money o o o Powers That Be Desperately Trying To Keep Confidence Alive In Failing Fiat System o o o Late-August Calm A Breeding Ground For Bullion Bank Shenanigans o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.




Odds ‘n Sods:

Massive security breach hits popular web browser’s password manager – DSV o o o How To Disappear Completely – The Great Vanishing Act – G.L. o o o Hundreds of Aussies sign up for terror survival training. Isn’t the idea to NOT get yourself to be a hostage? So much for being in condition yellow and above! – A.S. o o o Video: MSNBC Host – The Borg Queen wanna-be. Your Kids Belong to the Collective o o o Controversy Erupts After NFL Quarterback Converts To Islam and Refuses To Stand for National Anthem… – W.C.