Year: 2016

The Bride of Christ in An Apocalyptic World- Part 3, by R.B.

What Needs To Be Done? There are numerous books available to assist people who have begun to prepare themselves for the coming catastrophe. Indeed, prepping has become an “industry” in some respects, as many have come to the realization that the government will not be able to step in and solve everyone’s problems in the face of a true national disaster. Just ask the folks in New Orleans who suffered through the comparatively short-term disaster of Hurricane Katrina. At the end of this article, I will provide a brief and rather incomplete bibliography of some of the publications that I …


Letter Re: I’m Not In The Position To Right Now

Hugh, The last section of this article had me in stitches; the writer really knows his stuff. I could picture his ex-wife, the same as many people I know going through what he described. I myself am not as self sufficient as I should be, but I have a good start and understand the sacrifice and learning one must make to get there. Because I do know people who have made snarky remarks about my “life style” and because I do have many people that think because I now live on 14 acres, I can provide for all, I have …


Economics and Investing:

There isn’t any new news here, other than a growing recognition of the forthcoming pension crisis at many levels (city, county, state, federal). Pension disappointment: National solutions to a global problem (Note: requires membership to view link.) – P.S. o o o Is Elon Musk Taking Advantage Of Solar City Investors? Elon Musk recently purchased $65 million of SolarCity debt, a decision that may disturb shareholders in SolarCity and Tesla, who see the investment as a warning sign. o o o Hanjin Shipping goes down. Global Supply Chains Paralyzed After World’s 7th Largest Container Shipper Files Bankruptcy, Assets Frozen – …


Odds ‘n Sods:

All the Ways Your Wi-Fi Router Can Spy on You – B.B. o o o The Clinton Body Count Mounts – DSV o o o Several readers sent in this link about the ATF changing the rules on nitrocellulose storage as a backdoor attempt to regulate firearms. The NRA-ILA had this update on the issue: ATF Delays Any Changes to Nitrocellulose Regulation o o o An indicator of things to come: Ultra-violent gangs thrive in chaotic Venezuela despite crackdown – P.S. o o o Reichstag Rubicon: Homeland eyes special declaration to take charge of elections – GJM



Notes for Wednesday – August 31, 2016

August 31st, 1992 is the day that Randy Weaver surrendered to the Federal Authorities, ending the 10 day siege on Ruby Ridge. This is the incident that preceded the Waco siege and is known for the unconstitutional rules of engagement and overzealous actions by the jack booted thugs of the federal authorities that resulted in the death of two innocent people– Sammy and Vicki Weaver, Randy’s son and wife. It is notable that Randy was acquitted of all charges, except missing a court date and violating bail conditions, on an ATF sting operation where it is suspected that Mr. Weaver …


The Bride of Christ in An Apocalyptic World- Part 2, by R.B.

What Would This Mean For Christ’s Bride– The Church? While all of this is frightening and should give us pause respecting the fragility of our civilization, what would such potential events mean for the Bride of Christ– the Church? While Scripture tells us that even the gates of hell cannot prevail against the Church of Christ Jesus, that does not mean that His Bride will not suffer in this world. The genocide we see of Christians and their culture in the Muslim world should prove the point. It should be remembered that we still live in the Church Militant, not …


Letter: Tip for Oxygen Absorbers

Dear HJL, Here is a tip for those who will use oxygen absorbers for storage but will not use the whole lot. So you have your bulk grains and what not in mylar bags and buckets ready to close off. You bought a package of oxygen absorbers and you will not need all of them this time. What’s to be done? Quickly open the package and place the absorbers in zip lock bags, being careful to flush the oxygen out of each when you close it up. Put just what you need for each bucket in each zip lock. (Snack …


JWR’s Recommendations of the Week:

Books The Foxfire Book series (in 11 volumes, but the first five are the best) When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency by Matthew Stein (SurvivalBlog’s Backcountry Editor) Fiction Some Will Not Die by Algis Budrys (Plague total wipe-out scenario. This book was another with an influence in my writing.) Movies Raiders of the Lost Ark (The later installments in the Indiana Jones movies aren’t nearly as good.) Groundhog Day


Economics and Investing:

Major Bank Official: Banks Are “Preparing for an Economic Nuclear Winter” – J.C. o o o When Are People Going To Figure It Out? It doesn’t matter what the Fed does, says Peter Schiff. o o o Norway Raids Sovereign Wealth Fund To Cover Government Expenses o o o Germans “Lose Faith In Banks”, Rush To Buy Safes o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

The Meltdown of Christianity o o o From the desk of Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large: How Far Will a 12 Gauge Shotgun Kill? o o o Best Practices for Dealing with Wounds in a Survival Situation – DSV o o o A Green Beret’s Guide to Improvised Home Defense Strategies – DSV o o o Yet another reason to avoid social media: Facebook recommended that this psychiatrist’s patients friend each other (The interesting thing is this site asks you to “like” them on Facebook as you read the article.)



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 …