On August 31, 1954: Hurricane Carol makes landfall on Long Island and Connecticut, taking nearly 70 lives and resulting in tens of millions of dollars in damage.
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Some good news: More Costco stores are now displaying my latest book. (The Ultimate Prepper’s Survival Guide [1].) I was able to buy some at the Reno, Nevada Costco, on Saturday, for just $14.99 each. But the bad news is that many Costco stores have reduced the size of their book sections, they’ve shifted to mainly selling children’s books, and they have moved their few remaining book tables to the periphery of their stores. So you may have to do some searching to even find their book department. And once you are there, you may have to ask a clerk to break open a case of books (beneath the tables) for you, since their now reduced table space may have precluded putting my book up on the table.
As I previously mentioned, Costco stores will have an exclusive on the book until October 15th. Only then will it have a general release.
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Here is a new listing on 22 acres over at SurvivalRealty.com that caught my eye: Oregon Mountain Retreat [2].
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Today we present another Product Review by our Field Gear Editor, Pat Cascio
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#1 Comment By Anonymous On August 31, 2020 @ 12:31 pm
The new frontier of COVID-19 testing may be in your toilet [coronavirus sewage testing]
Abby Haglage
August 28, 2020
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#2 Comment By JBH On August 31, 2020 @ 3:55 pm
Today’s picture is a good one if you are having a bad day. It is unlikely that your day is as bad as that so it can give some perspective.
Of course if your day is as bad as that…
#3 Comment By N S On August 31, 2020 @ 4:14 pm
Well JBH, even if is that bad you can always look on the bright side: You always wanted to re-arrange the furniture and remodel the house anyway. Of course the downside is that you didn’t intend it to be that extensive.
#4 Comment By JBH On August 31, 2020 @ 9:21 pm
Absolutely! The glass is half full.
#5 Comment By Krissy On August 31, 2020 @ 4:35 pm
If you are having a bad day, week, month or year, I found this encouraging:
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Morning & Evening Daily Devotional Reading– August 31
“On My arm My people will rest.”
—Isaiah 51:5
Prayers of blessings for Sblog readers and God’s children, Krissy
#6 Comment By Once a Marine… On September 2, 2020 @ 4:32 pm
Krissy, sweetness in those quotes. Many passages from the bible tell us to have faith and see the beauty.
Carry on in grace
#7 Comment By Telesilla of Argos On August 31, 2020 @ 7:02 pm
Well… If true, this may be a concern.
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My personal belief is that people have a right to know, especially if they may have contact with any person (directly or indirectly) or product (particular those that are metabolized). It’s not about any one belief about transmissibility. It’s about the right of people to know and to make their own safety assessments. I found this news report to be troubling.
#8 Comment By Robert On August 31, 2020 @ 7:23 pm
Mr. Rawles, our local Costco had at least 40-50 copies of your book front and center on the main book table.
#9 Comment By James Wesley Rawles On August 31, 2020 @ 9:31 pm
In which city?
#10 Comment By Robert On September 1, 2020 @ 8:45 pm
Sorry, South San Francisco, CA.
#11 Comment By Telesilla of Argos On August 31, 2020 @ 8:32 pm
Yet another personal security concern…
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Please take reasonable steps to secure your safety in all environments. The viciousness of some people is immeasurable as is their cowardice.
#12 Comment By Melissa On August 31, 2020 @ 11:11 pm
This is a very interesting video overview of the new vaccine technology using modified RNA, nanotechnology, and other privacy invasive technologies. Transhumanism is something I will need to research more.
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#13 Comment By RR On September 1, 2020 @ 3:39 pm
Got the book today, Tuesday, in central VA. Had twenty to thirty copies amongst the rest of the books on the table.
#14 Comment By A gang Ogre On September 2, 2020 @ 1:16 am
I would like to say that about 8 years ago I stumbled across a copy of “Patriots” at a local Costco, bought it, and have seriously re-thought my and my family’s priorities. I have since bought, read and discussed the rest of the books in the series with my family, friends and even some “trusted” co-workers. I was a submariner, and have always held tight to the importance of everyone “in the tube” and to the military life. Thank you for reiterating to my family that freedom is not free, and that personal responsibility and respect for God is how we keep this great “experiment” in Liberty alive!
#15 Comment By random citizen – The Room Where It Happens On September 2, 2020 @ 3:02 am
Colorado Springs Costco has stacks of the Rawles book: The Ultimate Prepper’s Survival Guide for $14.99. I left a stack for someone else… time to share what I bought.
#16 Comment By Freeheel On September 5, 2020 @ 6:05 am
I purchased your book today at my local Costco in Austin, TX. About 35 copies in the center of the table. Read through about 3/4 and have decided to give it to my neighbor who is just starting to prep. Lots of good info for those getting into prepping. Disappointed to see it was printed in China.