Day: September 21, 2016

Notes for Wednesday – September 21, 2016

On this day in 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold met with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, a former American hero, became synonymous with the word “traitor”. It’s too bad the current crop of politicians are not held accountable for their treasonous acts. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 66 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth …


Making Your Home a Castle Hidden in Plain Sight, by B.T.

Many people do not seek professional advice about home security, because there are many do-it-yourself resources available. This, coupled with a handful of common sense, can get you a long way in home fortification. Let’s talk about how to get these upgrades to work together in a synergistic manner that maintains a low profile but increases your security posture. I have 15 years of military experience, 12 years of law enforcement experience, and four years of experience providing personal security for top U.S. government and foreign officials. I have traveled the world, working with foreign governments, militaries, and police forces. …


Three Letters Re: Paper Maps

Hugh / Jim, In reference to the short article on road maps, I offer two things: Folding paper maps are still available at AAA, free to members or to customers through their travel agency. (Ask a friend or family member to pick a few up for you.) Regarding the Gazetteers, these are the best general purpose map books you can get for the state you live or travel in. They are available at every Mart store for around $20. They are exact copies of topographical maps in your (state) area, including remote and back country areas, which in turn will …


Economics and Investing:

Janet Yellen’s “Footnote 8” – The Negative Rate ‘Smoking Gun’ That Everyone Missed – B.B. o o o US federal debt expanding at fastest rate since the crisis o o o How Big An Impact Will A Rate Hike Have On Oil Prices? Oil prices could be facing a significant jolt after the Chair of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, said that the case to increase interest rates had strengthened. o o o War On Cash Turns To $20, $50, And $100 Bills – DSV o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Video: Biggest Counterfeiting Operation In History – Mike …


JWR’s Recommendations of the Week:

Books Financial Reckoning Day Fallout: Surviving Today’s Global Depression by Addison Wiggin and Bill Bonner The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century by James H. Kunstler Movies Zero Dark Thirty Gravity Instructional Video: ?Patriots – Surviving the Coming Collapse – Trike Flying (The pilot of an experimental trike aircraft flies over the locales of my first novel.)


Odds ‘n Sods:

Life During Wartime – P.S. (Note: Requires a login or subscription, but is well worth the read.) o o o California’s Air Resources Board wants to regulate animal methane emissions, even though it admits there is no known method for achieving the type of reduction sought by SB 1383. D.W. o o o Yet another reason to Vote With Your Feet: NYPD Steals $18,000 From Man Because He Was Carrying A Banned Pocket Knife – DSV o o o London’s Islamist-Linked Mayor Tells U.S. Audience: ‘Immigrants Shouldn’t Assimilate’. Did you expect anything less? o o o Researchers hack Tesla from …