Month: November 2016

Economics and Investing:

Yuan Devaluation Triggers Exodus of Wealthy Chinese, US West Coast Primary Target “60% of high net-worth individuals (HNWI) in China are planning to buy real estate in other countries over the next three years, with the target of moving one-third of their wealth overseas, according to an annual survey” – T.P. o o o Gold & Silver Bullion Jewelry Closer To Spot Price: Mike Maloney – T.P. o o o Cash-strapped Zimbabwe to print $75m in ‘bond notes’ – JWR’s Comment: They sound so compassionate when they say “The Bank “hopes that the cash injection will boost exports, benefit local …


Odds ‘n Sods:

From Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large: This man did almost everything wrong. o o o For the Glockaholics among us: New Glock to “carbine” conversion kit – the Micro Roni. From Israeli firearms manufacturer CAA Tactical. Can be used on the Gen 3 and 4 models 17 and 19. – No FFL required (But not available in the peoples republic of Kalifornia) – D.W. o o o From Breitbart: One new Immigrant for Every two U.S. Births in 2015 – B.B. o o o Truancy crackdown ‘Operation Round Up’ hunts homeschoolers – H.L. o o o In the Nevada …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” – …


Notes for Friday – November 04, 2016

November 4th is the birthday of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. He was born in 1916 in Buffalo, New York. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 67 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 that is good for any one, two, or three day course (a $1,195 …


“Surviving” an Airedale– Lessons From a First-Time Owner – Part 1, by S.M.

Our adventure in Airedale parenthood has been rewarding, educational, and reinvigorating. This breed is not for the faint of heart; they are active, tenacious, self-directed, and the strongest 65-pound animal I’ve ever experienced. With careful consideration, proper training, and responsible puppy parenting, you can enjoy the same incredible journey we’ve had. After the passing of our beloved Boxer, we longed to add another canine addition to our family. We knew we wanted a larger dog again and wanted a dog with spunk similar to that of our Boxer. Having still another elderly dog, as well as a small dog and …


Letter Re: Pemmican

Guys, I recently read your article regarding Pemmican Jan 10 2008. I’ve tried to make pemmican, but after placing it in a Quart Ziplock bag and flattening it, it has firmed up but not really become hard. Is it supposed to store kind of squishy after several days and/or indefinitely? Is it supposed to harden like a granola bar? Thank – M.C. HJL Comments: The animal fat may keep it soft, especially if it’s stored in an airtight container. You can firm it up by using less fat in the mixture. It shouldn’t be crunchy like a hard granola bar …


Economics and Investing:

There Are 5.6 Million Cheap Apartments in America. Not for Long o o o Yellen Imitates Greenspan in Reversal of Mid-1990s Rookie Role o o o Curious Barry’s October Surprise for Hillary – H.L. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: U.S. Gasoline Jumps Most Since 2008 After Pipeline Blast VIDEO: Peak Prosperity- Losses Hurt More Than Gains Help o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

17 essential tools to protect your online identity, privacy. This is a great summary. Here is one interesting excerpt: “Anonymity hardware. Some people have attempted to make Tor and Tor-based anonymity easier using specially configured hardware. My favorite is Anonabox (model: anbM6-Pro), which is a portable, Wi-Fi-enabled VPN and Tor router. Instead of having to configure Tor on your computer/device, you can simply use Anonabox instead.” – D.B. o o o Election years are always expensive… o o o The Mega Rich Have Found an Unlikely New Refuge o o o Number of home-schooled students has doubled since 1999, new …



Notes for Thursday – November 03, 2016

On November 3, 1903, Walker Evans– the American photographer best known for his portrayal of America during the Great Depression– was born. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 67 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 that is good for any one, two, or three day course (a …


Protein Sustainability, by SKB

Protein is an essential part of the human diet. It is one of the main building blocks for healthy muscle tissue as well as other organs, which are heavily called upon during times of crisis. The majority of North Americans rely on beef, supplemented by other animal meats. Purchasing dried and canned meat products is essential to any prepper’s well rounded food storage arsenal. It brings a sense of accomplishment to see those items stacked on the shelves. The big question, though, is “What happens when this runs out? What happens when we can’t buy and stock anymore?” Not everyone …


Letter Re: Prepping for Elderly

Gentlemen, A few days ago you advised retired and elderly folks about possibly finding a young person with a back to the land mindset to help out on their property in exchange for rent of a room. Might I add that they should also consider recently discharged veterans? Most have a proven work ethic. Many of them are not able to find meaningful employment in our current economy. In a SHTF situation, they already have recent military training. Check with your local veterans service office, the DAV, and the VFW for possible prospects. – JBA


Economics and Investing:

How I Became A Gold-Bug by Hugo Salinas Price o o o What traders are buying if Trump wins o o o How Could Shift In Monetary Regime Affect The Gold Market? o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Venezuela is telling hungry city dwellers to grow their own food – Seems like something I’ve read before in a JWR novel, turning every available space into crop producing land. Buy Gold No Matter Who Wins the Election, HSBC Says – Remember, never use money you need. Having weak hands in an investment hardly ever leads to good things. o o …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Megacities: Urban Future, the Emerging Complexity – A Pentagon Video JWR’s Comment: The dystopian predictions are based on some solid demographic trends. Urbanization will surely continue. The choice for survivalists is clear: Avoid urban areas! – JWR o o o At The Charles Carroll Society page: Support local producers, produce for yourself and then others – a homesteading theory o o o I just noticed that KeepShooting.com now has British Army Arctic Woodland (DPM pattern) Trousers back in stockBritish Army Arctic Woodland (DPM pattern) Trousers for less than $20 a pair. o o o Pirate Party Surge Falls Short as …


Jim’s Quote of the Day:

“Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime. Steal a fish from one guy and give it to another–and keep doing that on a daily basis–and you’ll make the first guy p*ssed off, but you’ll make the second guy lazy and dependent on you. Then you can tell the second guy that the first guy is greedy for wanting to keep the fish he caught. Then the second guy will cheer for you to steal more fish. Then you can prohibit anyone from fishing without getting …