Month: February 2017

Letter Re: Metal Value of US Coins

Mr. Latimer: There’s a curious development in metal prices. Because of the recent strength in the zinc price and relative weakness in copper and nickel prices, it is the case that $1000 face value of “new” pennies (post-1982) is worth more than $1000 face value in nickel coins. As of today’s prices, the corresponding values are $734.37 for new pennies vs. $715.75 for nickels. I endorse and practice the discipline of saving nickels. There is an excellent track record of them being worth a premium to face value. As it makes sense to keep an ample supply of cash on …


Economics and Investing:

POWERFUL GOLD & SILVER COILED SPRINGS: Important Charts You Have To See o o o 28 Conservative/Libertarian Law Profs Demand That AALS Address Political Imbalance Of Law School Faculties o o o CASHLESS SOCIETY Expands to Taiwan! Ban on Cash for Large Purchases! o o o In America’s heartland, the American Dream is in crisis o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

SurvivalBlog readers wrote in with some answers on where to find the adjustable glasses mentioned yesterday. Home Depot First Street Online Buy Dial Vision Dr. Leonard’s catalog Note that not all of these adjustable glasses are like those described in the original question and SurvivalBlog does not have any affiliation with any of these vendors. o o o Surviving doomsday: Underground condos bring wealthy to Kansas – G.G. o o o DNC transgender spokesman tries to argue science with Tucker Carlson, and it doesn’t go well – DSV o o o Wranglerstar shows some of the results of the crazy …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.” – Matthew 17:1-3 (KJV)



Review Of The Jøtul F 50 TL Rangeley Wood Stove, by S.T.

First let me state up front that I have heated with a wood stove for over 20 years, so I am not a novice and I understand the use of wood stoves. Additionally, as a person who worked for over 30 years in the defense industry, I also understand that there are products that are ill or poorly planned by engineers who never used the product and/or have large egos and refuse to accept any feedback from the end users of a product. Our previous wood stove was a Regency brand, which we located in a single story home. In …


Letter Re: Donkeys as Pack Animals

HJL, Good info from B.W. We also have donkeys, miniature donkeys. They make excellent pets and fine companions on the trail. We hike and even camp with ours, as well as string them along with their packs behind our mules on trail rides. When introduced properly, they get along fine with the family/farm dogs. We have found their personalities to be very similar to dogs, and they will even lay their head in your lap for attention. Donkeys also make excellent property alarm systems. Our little pair will begin braying at the approach of a car or truck long before …


Economics and Investing:

Next Leg Up is Beginning (Precious Metals) o o o Diverging Tops Forming In Precious Metals And Miners o o o Housing affordability shows that most Americans are too broke to buy a home: The American Dream moves further out of reach. o o o Why the Feds Should Legalize Interstate Commerce in Healthcare o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

When you think your city has high crime… A TALE OF TWO CITIES Rio Carnival 2017 sees millions of revellers take to the streets – as cops clash with drug users in notorious ‘crackland’ district of Sao Paulo (Warning: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro in particular, is very vulgar. You have been warned before viewing these pictures.) o o o A solid take on the radiation detected in Europe: Some Numbers on the European Radioactive Iodine Story o o o A SurvivalBlog reader wrote in asking if anyone knew how to obtain these adjustable glasses. They might be handy to have …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” – Matthew 5:38-42 (KJV)


Notes for Friday – February 24, 2017

On February 24, 1840, former President John Quincy Adams began to argue the Amistad case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. A practicing lawyer, member of the House of Representatives, and son of America’s second president who was an avowed abolitionist. Though John Quincy Adams downplayed his abolitionist stance, he also viewed the practice as contrary to the nation’s core principles of freedom and equality. In the arguments, Adams attacked Van Buren’s abuse of executive power. In a dramatic moment, Adams faced the judges, pointed to a copy of the Declaration of Independence hanging on the courtroom wall, and …


Total City WTSHTF Survival- Part 2, by NDT

Public Transportation Learn how public transportation works in your area and utilize it, as it could be an asset one day. Also, learn about anything that is public, from restrooms and shelters to tornado shelters. Timing could be an issue, and it could become the closest shelter for a variety of situations. Parks also have water supplies. Know where the water fill ups are. I personally know of some local spots that have hand pumps, which while it is not a secret, few people will think of immediately during a loss of utilities. Memberships Having a few memberships can be …


Guest Article: The Tyranny Of A Cashless Society Coming?

After governments abolish cash in useful denominations, then governments will likely focus upon eliminating personal and commercial commerce through the use of compact high-value commodities, such as gold and silver. This is a natural progression if $100 bills are taken out of circulation in the United States. People today, who are living in the legacy of the Obama economy, already need a fist-full of $20 bills just to buy a week’s supply of groceries, and it’s easy to spend $400 per week on fresh groceries for two people, especially if you buy premium products and organic. Consider the increasing trend, …


Economics and Investing:

IRS Audit Rate Of Individuals (0.7%), Businesses (0.5%) Falls To 10+ Year Lows Due To Budget Cuts o o o The US stock market is highly overvalued. Here’s why… o o o Statoil Sues Researcher For Allegedly Stealing Secret Frack Tech. Statoil is suing a former researcher for allegedly stealing trade secrets in the race to develop the next big fracking breakthrough. o o o States Treating Gold and Silver as Real Money Now – DSV o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Infinite Product Solutions (the makers of versatile solvent trap threaded muzzle adapters—all NFA rules apply) has updated their gun show calendar, showing the events where their sales reps will have booths. Because they are controversial, I recommend buying such adapters only face to face, with cash. – JWR o o o Brandon Smith: In A Battle Between Trump And The Federal Reserve, Who Really Wins? o o o California schemin’: Dam crisis spotlights split Right-leaning north seeks new state, left moves to exit U.S. o o o The folks at LockPickWorld put together this handy list of links: Top 75 …