Day: February 15, 2021

Preparedness Notes for Monday — February 15, 2021

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Today, I’d like to wish Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large) a Happy Birthday! — This is the birthday of gun developer Richard “Dick” Casull was born on February 15, 1931. Casull passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Dick Casull is most famous for his design of the .454 Casull revolver, along with many other handgun and rifle designs. He held 17 firearm patents. — As our feature article today, the following is a review written by our Redoubtable Field Gear Editor, Pat Cascio.


Nutrient Survival Foods, by Pat Cascio

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I’m not sure how each of us, lists our priorities for survival. However, I believe we all can agree that, we need water, food, medical gear, and weapons/ammo – and how you prioritize your list, is a personal thing. When (not if) things go “bad” and they are going bad with each passing day – if you get your news off the ‘net, instead of the lamestream “news” media, you will readily recognize that things are going south, a little bit more with each passing day. Riots are a main focus – and much of the “news” media still continues …


Recipe of the Week: Julienne Potato With Savory Sauce

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The following recipe for Julienne Potato With Savory Sauce is from The New Butterick Cook Book, by Flora Rose, co-head of the School of Home Economics at Cornell University. It was published in 1924. A professional scan of that 724-page out-of-copyright book is one of the many bonus items included in the lastest edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick. This special 15th Anniversary Edition USB stick is now available for ordering, and selling rapidly.  (More than 700, in just the first few days.) Mailings of the USB sticks should begin in late February or early March. Ingredients 2 cups …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

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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. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the ammunition feeding frenzy. (See the Tangibles Investing section.) Precious Metals: Gold price pressured by bearish outside markets o  o  o The Big Bluff in Silver – Weekly Wrap Up Economy & Finance: The top 5 internet companies are worth almost $8 trillion combined. Just 5 companies are worth …