Month: October 2016

Letter Re: Alaska As A Survival Location

Hugh, Regarding relocating to Alaska, I would like to add a few points: Getting in and out of Alaska – If you have a stockpile of ammunition, you will not be able to just take it with you to Alaska. You can bring a small amount in checked baggage if you fly in. Otherwise, you will have to resupply when you get there. Fortunately, that is not a difficult thing to do, but you will have to settle for whatever is on the shelves at the stores at the price they are asking, or what they will order for you. …


Economics and Investing:

Ah, Switzerland! Secret Alpine Gold Vaults Are the New Swiss Bank Accounts. Speaking of Switzerland, my suggestion of hedging into Swiss Francs seems to be paying off. According to the Forex ticker, it now takes 96 Cents (USD) to buy one Swiis Franc. But back when I bought most of my 200 Franc notes, a Swiss Franc cost only 77 cents. – JWR o o o U.S. Bond Market’s Biggest Buyers Are Selling Like Never Before – G.G. o o o The Federal Deficit Is Set to Explode o o o The domino teeters: This Is How Much Liquidity Deutsche …


Odds ‘n Sods:

As we near election day, it’s always good to remind ourselves of a few things: The List of Clinton Associates Who’ve Died Mysteriously. – G.P. o o o Related to the times: Surviving Mob Attacks on Your Vehicle – W.A. o o o Meet the New Authoritarian Masters of the Internet – B.B. o o o Student Suspended, Visited by Cops, Forced Psych Eval — For Pro 2nd Amendment School Project – B.B. o o o Spying street lights equipped with microphones, Wi-Fi detectors and more coming to a city near you – G.L.