Day: February 3, 2017

Notes for Friday – February 03, 2017

This is the birthday of writer James Michener (1907–1997), known for his very well-researched epic novels, such as Centennial. This is also the birthday of painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell (1894–1978). o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 69 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $15,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A $3000 gift certificate towards a Sol-Ark Solar Generator from Veteran owned Portable Solar LLC. The only EMP Hardened Solar Generator System available to the public. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate that is good for any one, two, …


Intellectual Survival, by D.W.

“Through space the universe grasps me and swallows me up like a speck; through thought I grasp it.”[1] -Blaise Pascal “It is absurd to hold that a man ought to be ashamed of being unable to defend himself with his limbs, but not of being unable to defend himself with speech and reason, when the use of rational speech is more distinctive of a human being than the use of his limbs.”[2] -Aristotle Imagine for a moment, you have just finished eating dinner with your family. You have been living without power for months. You planned for this, of course. …


Letter Re: Airport BOB

HJL, I have traveled extensively for the last 30 years and carry these items in addition to what you listed: Life straw. Clean water will be essential if you are stuck or have to walk home. Israeli battle dressing. It could be essential to saving yourself or someone else. Tourniquet: Can save yourself or someone else. Tactical pen. Mix it in with other pens in brief case. It’s not much but better than nothing on the airplane. Briefcase that converts to back pack. Brief cases are less conspicuous in the board room. Last year, I personally saw five young Middle …


Economics and Investing:

Ohio Couple Files Arbitration Against Chesapeake Oil/Gas Leases. I can foresee a trip to Federal Bankruptcy Court to file a “Chapter 11 Re-Organization Plan” for this huge gas and oil outfit. They have too many strikes against them already. The poor Midwest farmers who were told they would “get rich quick” are certainly not. – K.W. o o o Another warning on US national debt for our politicians to ignore – P.S. o o o Depression, Stagflation, Stag-Depress-Flation o o o An interesting video on Barter and Recycling: Urban Ore an Economic Model for a Material Barter Exchange Clearinghouse and …


Odds ‘n Sods:

What good people will do in a bad economy: Harare residents find ingenious new ways to survive – A.P. o o o Arrests Made Over DC Surveillance Cameras Being Hacked Prior to Trump Inauguration – D.S. o o o NRA Wins Victory as Congress Reverses Obama’s Social Security Gun Grab – DSV o o o Attorney In IRS Office Of Professional Responsibility (Columbia J.D., NYU Tax LL.M., Georgetown Adjunct Tax Prof) Busted For Dealing Crystal Meth – C.P. o o o Donald Trump Threatens to Cancel Berkeley Federal Funds After Riots Shut Down Milo Event – D.B.