The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“When plunder becomes a way of life, men create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.” – Frédéric Bastiat, The Law.
Month: July 2022
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Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — July 20, 2022
Today is the birthday of novelist Cormac McCarthy (born, 1933.) He is the author of the survivalist novel The Road, which later became a popular movie with the same title. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 101 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, …
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Eight Uncommon Canning Techniques, by St. Funogas
Many of us have been canning for so long that we still have the recipe for that T-rex stew we first canned while trying to figure out the mysteries of pressure canners. Others are just starting out on this fulfilling journey on the joys of home production and the uplifting feelings of self-reliance that come from home canning food for long-term storage that we raised and grew ourselves. I hope some of these techniques can help newbies and veterans alike in this year’s canning projects as you incorporate some of them into your own canning practices. My family did some …
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SurvivalBlog Readers’ & Editors’ Snippets
This weekly column is a collection of short snippets: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — First, foremost, and for your immediate action on mitigation: Have you seen this bill, now undergoing markup, in congress? H.R. 1808. This is REALLY bad legislation: This ban is like a flashback to 1994, but even worse. It is patterned after California’s notoriously-bad semi-auto and magazine bans. Unlike the Federal 1994-2004 ban, it …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is impossible that a nation of infidels or idolaters should be a nation of freemen. It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains. A vitiated state of morals, a corrupted public conscience, is incompatible with freedom. No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue; and by a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles. No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence …
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Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — July 19, 2022
July 19th is coincidentally the birthday of handgun designers Samuel Colt (born 1814) and Gaston Glock (born 1929). On July 19, 1799: The Rosetta Stone was found by a French soldier serving under Napoleon. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 101 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any …
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Common Headaches in Austere Environments, by DocDogMom
Introductory Disclaimer: The following is not to be considered formal medical advice. Please consult your physician regarding proper diagnosis and treatment of headaches or any condition. Headaches are some of the most common maladies that I treat in my healthcare practice. Without question, I expect these to increase even more during difficult times. I would like to offer a few tips regarding treatment of the most frequent types of headaches, in the event that your physician is not available. Headaches of many types are typically triggered by factors such as dehydration, poor diet, overexertion, stress, illness, trauma, and sleep deprivation. …
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SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt
This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on the 2022 fire season in the American Redoubt. (See the Region-Wide section.) Region-Wide Update: Northern Rockies Geographical Area Summer Fire Season Outlook. o o o And for the U.S. and Canada, as of July 12, 2022: North American Seasonal Fire Assessment and …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“Every member of the State ought diligently to read and to study the constitution of his country and teach the rising generation to be free. By knowing their rights, they will sooner perceive when they are violated, and be the better prepared to defend and assert them.” – John Jay, First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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Preparedness Notes for Monday — July 18, 2022
July 18th, 1954 was the birthday of Ricky Skaggs, an American country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo. He has been charming audiences since he was just a lad. — I’ve had several readers inquire about the availability of our waterproof USB SurvivalBlog Archives sticks. We ran a sale on the small remainder of the 2005-2021 edition sticks on July 4th. Those sold out in just eight hours. Be advised thet we won’t have any more available until February of 2023, when the planned 2005-2022 edition …
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Prevail EMT Kit Pouch, by Pat Cascio
Back in another life, I worked as a Paramedic. This involved a number of different positions. As part of my training, I worked in a big city Emergency Room. I also worked for a doctor for a year, as his assistant. This was long before there was anything like a Physician’s Assistant (PA). I got a great education while working for the doctor – I assisted him in just about everything he did – including minor outpatient surgery, delivering babies, and everything you can possibly think of that took place in a medical practice. I also owned my own clinic …
Recipe of the Week: Summer Vegetable Harvest Soup
The following recipe for a Summer Vegetable Harvest Soup is from reader J.S.. This soup can be prepared in just half an hour. Ingredients 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup diced peeled potato 1/2 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch long pieces) 1 cup sliced zucchini 1/2 cup chopped peeled tomato 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves 2 tablespoons tomato paste Directions In a large saucepan, saute onion …
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 continuing inflation and some implications of the falling price of copper. Precious Metals: We’ll lead off with this great piece from the Ann Barnhardt archives: WE ARE THE GOLD. o o o Greyerz: Falling Gold Prices Explained. o o o Video interview with Andrew Maguire: Live From The Vault …
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent on others for essential, particularly for military, supplies.” – John Adams, speech to US Congress January 8, 1790
Preparedness Notes for Sunday — July 17, 2022
July 17th, 1889 was the birthdate of Erle Stanley Gardner. He was an American lawyer and author. Though best known for the Perry Mason series of detective stories, he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces, as well as a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels through Baja California and other regions in Mexico. The best-selling American author of the 20th century at the time of his death, Gardner also published under numerous pseudonyms, including A.A. Fair, Kyle Corning, Charles M. Green, Carleton Kendrake, Charles J. Kenny, Les Tillray, and Robert Parr. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today …