Household Basics in TEOTWAWKI- Part 3, by Sarah Latimer

I’m continuing my journey to consider some of the pantry basics (beyond meat, eggs, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables) that I will want to have available in the event of TEOTWAWKI. I am resolved that I will ideally be able to make these items myself but in researching them I know I may find it necessary to either store them indefinitely in large quantity and have some alternatives available, and/or have a local/regional source for obtaining in barter. So far, I’ve dug deep into the use, science, history, manufacturing, and storage of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and discovered that I …




Two Letters Re: License Plate Readers & OPSEC

James and Hugh, A while back I saw a guy wearing an IR LED hat, to defeat cameras: How To Fool Facial Recognition Cameras and Video …. Plate covers will get you caught; taking out or burning your bulb out will likely get you pulled over and searched if the police decide they are having that bad a day; having no lights out is best. This might help. – F.M. o o o JWR, Another (mostly) legal way to block your plate is to get one of the receiver hitch “baskets”. Some fold up when not in use and block …




Economics and Investing:

Dow Jones Industrial Average Is A Ponzi Scheme o o o Aetna Admits Obamacare in “Death Spiral”: Can Trump Fix This Mess? o o o QE4 Is Coming… o o o Is A Historic Upside Breakout In The Gold Bull Market About To Take Place? o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.




Odds ‘n Sods:

Former Trooper Who Took $70k In Drug Bust Money Remains President Of School Board – T.P. o o o SurvivalRealty.com has a new featured property that’s a great example of a modern off grid homestead, on the remote Yaak River in northwest Montana. o o o State trooper in hot water over calling ICE – D.S. JWR’s Comment: This incident is just one more reason for Eastern Washington’s counties to seek partition from Whacko Western Washington. o o o Publishers are hiring ‘sensitivity readers’ to flag potentially offensive content o o o Homeschoolers Revolt Against Republican School Choice Bill – …




Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, …