Preparedness Notes for Monday — October 7, 2019

October 7th is the day that we remember the 96 American POWs from Wake Island that were executed in 1943 on the orders of the commander of the Japanese garrison on the island, Rear Admiral Shigematsu Sakaibara. The execution of those American POWs who were blindfolded and shot in cold blood, remains one of the more brutal episodes of the war in the Pacific.




Cold Steel Code 4 Folder, by Pat Cascio

I’ve never been let down by any products from Cold Steel. I waited a good long time to get their Code 4 folder in my hands. It is a very popular folder, and they are quite often out of stock. But I found that it was worth the wait. Lynn Thompson, who owns Cold Steel, started the trend with his version of the ancient Japanese Tanto style of blade – his first knife was a fixed blade version – and I couldn’t tell you how many companies attempted to copy it – all to no avail. You see, there is …




Recipe of the Week: Cord’s Baked Spaghetti Squash

Reader “Cord” kindly sent us this recipe for baked Spaghetti Squash: Directions Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Wash one or more spaghetti squash. Trim the ends. Cut squash in half, lengthwise. Clean out and discard the seeds Place upside down in pan with 1/2in water Bake on center rack at 375 dregreees F for 40 minute or until tender. (Usually the outside of shell will indent easily.) While the squash bakes: Cook up ground sausage in a frying pan – enough to top the amount of squash We like to spice it up with salt, pepper, onion, green pepper, garlic …




Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. And it bears mention that most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the risks of another economic depression. (See the Derivatives section.) Precious Metals: Video Interview: Why gold will hit $2,000 within two years according to Nolan Watson o  o  o Gold, silver prices rally as storm clouds on horizon Economy & Finance: Buckle Up, Folks! Global …