Month: August 2016

Pat Cascio’s Product Review: Taurus 605 .357 Magnum

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Once again, we are taking a look at a revolver, for survival purposes. We have received numerous requests from our readers over the past several months for more articles on revolvers. We sometimes tend to get so caught up with the newest and coolest semiauto handguns that we forget the good ole’ fashioned revolver. While the revolver is a very old design, it is not antiquated, as many think it is. We also have to take into consideration what is meant by “survival” in any discussion on this topic. For too many, myself included, survival means financial survival, and no …


Recipe of the Week: Fondue Italiano

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 tbs cornstarch ½ cup dry red wine Directions: In a skillet or slow-cooking pot with browning unit, cook beef until crumbly; pour off excess fat. In a slow-cooking pot, combine beef with dry spaghetti sauce mix, tomato sauce, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Dissolve cornstarch in the wine. Turn the control to high and add dissolved cornstarch. Heat on high for 10 to 15 …


Letter Re: Development and Maintenance of the First Weapon

Hugh, I appreciate B.C.’s points related to the majority of our population being poorly prepared physically to deal with increased levels of stress. As a physical therapist and athletic trainer for 24-plus years, I see it every day. I do want to make one observation and warning, for lack of a better term. There is a huge difference in “normal tissue” and “pathologic tissue”, or tissue that has gone through a process that is called secondary healing. Secondary healing is when there has been enough damage to a muscle, or ligament, or skin, or joint surface, (pick your tissue type), …


Economics and Investing:

The Bank of England Turns to More Easy Money o o o The Panic That Will Be A Game-Changer For World Financial Markets o o o Summary Of Recent Fed Statements: Spot The Common Theme o o o Don’t Try to Buy Dollars in Azerbaijan’s Capital – There are none to be had! o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

From the Dave Hodges podcast – The Common Sense Show: How to Live Off the Land When You’re On the Run- CSS Health Reporter, Katy Whelan – Sent in by H.L. o o o If Our Mayors Are THIS Corrupt, What Is The Rest Of The Population Like Behind Closed Doors? It isn’t just the politicians in Washington D.C. that are deeply corrupt. – G.B. o o o Video: Driving Through Detroit at Night. Detroit used to be one of the most prosperous cities in America. (Warning: This video contains very offensive material!) – B.B. o o o Thousands of …



Notes for Sunday – August 21, 2016

In 1986, Lake Nyos in Cameroon erupted with an estimated billion cubic yards of carbon dioxide gas. The gas had apparently been accumulating in the crater lake, held down by the weight of the water. When it finally erupted, the gas cloud smothered and killed every living animal, including insects, in its path until it dissipated. Outsiders learned of the disaster when they approached the villages and found animal and human bodies on the ground. The best estimate is that 1,700 people and thousands of cattle died.


My Tomato Process – Part 2, by Sarah Latimer

Making and Storing Tomato Sauce for the Long Haul Crushing, Peeling, Seeding There are a number of ways to do this, but I am one who likes efficiency. I just have too much to do to take time to do things the “hard” way. Of course, I like to do things myself, but why make it more difficult than it has to be, right? At some point, if the grid goes down and the solar power system fails, I may be forced to boil and peel tomatoes and hand crush them or use a hand-cranked crusher/separator, but until that happens …


Letter Re: Rethinking Wound Care

HJL, What the writer says is spot on for infection occurring more often in warm and moist conditions. One note here, however. Flies in a wound are going to lay eggs and you are going to get maggots. As disgusting as that sounds, it might not be a bad thing. Maggots have been used for centuries to debride wounds. (Debride means to remove non-viable tissue.) Maggots only eat the dead tissue, which is where the infection is at its worst. The less infection present the easier it is for the bodies defensive mechanisms to fix the problem. I first became …


Economics and Investing:

Gold Price Will Go High As Hyperinflation Is Nigh o o o Socialism: The World’s Greatest Generator of Poverty o o o Irrational Exuberance Is Back… And Even The Fed Is Worried (Note: Link requires a membership to read. You can read a reprint of it on Zero Hedge.) o o o Investor Complacency Is Smashing Records o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

US judge orders Clinton to answer queries o o o Is Civil Unrest Coming to Suburbia? Rest Assured, the Media Will Lie About It. Some very good advice. Remember what Willie Sutton, bank robber, said decades ago when asked why he robbed banks? “That is where the money is.” The burbs have food, money, et cetera. – H.L. o o o Louisiana Underwater: Life After Another Huge Flood o o o You use what you have, but this is definitely not recommended: Alaska Outfitter Defends Fishermen from Raging Grizzly with 9mm Pistol – B.P. o o o Pesticide-resistant whitefly could …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” – Matthew 23:37-39 (KJV)


Notes for Saturday – August 20, 2016

August 20th is the birthday of former Congressman Ron Paul (born, 1935.) He recently retired from congress. Dr. Paul is to be commended for fighting the good fight for many years. August 20th, 1866 is also the day that president Andrew Johnson formally declared the Civil War over. 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 …


Keep Your Nose Clean!, by E.P.

In a survival situation, one of the most important things to consider is hygiene, especially if you are caring for children. In developed countries, waterborne illnesses and skin diseases are no longer common, but even in a short-term survival situation, unclean spectres rear their ugly heads. Fortunately, a simple family hygiene kit is easy to prepare and store. Although public health has advanced much in the past 150 years, at its core it consists of isolating waste and washing hands properly. Other important considerations are regular bathing and dental hygiene. As a mother of six children, I would also add …


Two Letters Re: Urban Trash

Hugh, Under item number 7 (Recycle). Textiles, including things like shoes and purses, that aren’t in good enough shape to be donated to thrift stores can be recycled through GemText. Be kind and make sure the items are clean. Go to gemtextrecycling.com to see if they are near you. – S.B. o o o HJL, This contributor recommended burning trash that is combustible outdoors. This used to be common practice, but it is now most likely banned as illegal open burning in all but the most rural locations. Even in rural areas there can be burning bans due to wildfire …