Day: November 19, 2023

Preparedness Notes for Sunday — November 19, 2023

Today is the anniversary of the Kyle Rittenhouse “Not Guilty” Verdicts, in 2021. On this day in 1863, U.S. President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, at the dedication service for the National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. And on November 19, 1703, The man in the iron mask, a political prisoner famous in French history and legend, died in the Bastille. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 109 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. …


Alternative and Improvised Weapons – Part 6, by J.M.

(Continued from Part 5. This concludes the article.) Fire I’ve saved what will probably be the most controversial type of weapon for last – the use of fire for self-defense. Humans have an instinctual fear of fire, so you can harness that fear by adding fire-based weapons to your potential arsenal. There are a number of such options you should consider, but be aware that carrying pretty much any of these during ‘normal time will most likely get you in trouble with law enforcement. Molotov Cocktail – This is any breakable container filled with flammable liquid with a soaked wick …


JWR’s Meme Of The Week:

The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: Joe Biden’s Secret Identity Has Been Revealed! The Man Behind The Microphone’s Real Name is John Gill News Links: Joe Biden Flubs NATO Speech in Teleprompter Fail. Joe Biden fumbles his way through Hanoi press conference. Joe Biden’s worst gaffes of all time. Two Minutes of Joe Biden Wandering Around Looking Lost. Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last …