Preparedness Notes for Monday — January 17, 2022

On this day in 1994, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge Earthquake struck Los Angeles. It caused about $20 billion in damage and killed 61 people. This is also the anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781. This small battle was the turning point of the American Revolution in the South. In it, the best battlefield tactician America produced, the backwoodsman Daniel Morgan, decisively and utterly defeated the most arrogant, bloody, and successful field grade officer in the British Army, Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton. The battle set in motion the chain of events that led directly to the decisive siege at …




Bushnell Trail Cameras, by Pat Cascio

I’m old school – especially when it comes to hunting. I always thought that the word “hunting” meant you got out there and beat the bushes for the game you wanted. I guess things have changed over the years, and now it is a scientific and calculated thing – doesn’t sound much like a hunt to me. It is more of a game, if you ask me. Have you ever wondered what is going on at your digs, when you aren’t home, or who – or what – is on your property in the dead of night? Yeah, I thought …




Recipe of the Week: Anne’s Smoked Flavor Chicken With Chickpeas

The following recipe for Smoked Flavor Chicken With Chick Peas was kindly sent to us by  Anne. This is a tasty and stomach-warming winter recipe that serves four adults. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, cubed 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp turmeric Salt and pepper (to taste) One 12- to 16-ounce (1.5-cup) can of chopped tomatoes One 12- to 16-ounce (1.5-cup) can of chickpeas Chicken bouillon cube — or 1/4-pint of frozen chicken broth 2 tbsp lemon juice Cooking oil (of your choice) Directions Heat the cooking oil. Saute …




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. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at stock market prospects in 2022. (See the Equities section.) Precious Metals: The Key Factor In Silver Is A “Concentrated Short Position On Comex”. JWR’s Comment: This shorting-selling cannot go on forever. When interest rates spike, it will trigger a breakout in spot and futures silver prices. The shorts will …