Day: May 12, 2025

Preparedness Notes for Monday — May 12, 2025

On May 12, 1215, English barons served an ultimatum on King John.  This eventually led to the creation and signing of the Magna Carta. (Pictured.) — On May 12, 1921 a lengthy solar storm began, dubbed The Great Geomagnetic Storm of May 1921. — And on May 12, 1926, the Airship Norge became the first vessel to fly over North Pole, led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and piloted by the craft’s Italian designer Umberto Nobile. — The Sale Ends Tonight! The special 10-day sale on all the Elk Creek Company percussion gun inventory ends tonight at Midnight, Eastern Time. …


ALPS Evolution Merino 150 Long Sleeve Shirt, by Thomas Christianson

Made of 100% superfine Merino wool, the ALPS Evolution 150 long-sleeve shirt is the most comfortable woolen garment in my wardrobe. It is also one of the most versatile garments that I own. The fabric is thin and breathable enough to be worn in summer, when it can provide 50+ UPF of protection from the sun. When used with a number of other layers in cooler weather, the shirt helps to hold body heat in while allowing moisture to escape. The fabric from which the shirt is made is naturally odor resistant and dries quickly after washing. Its “riverstone” color …


Recipe of the Week:  Zesty Corn-From-The-Cob

The following recipe for Zesty Corn-From-The-Cob is from SurvivalBlog reader F.C.. Ingredients Sweet Cob Corn, Boiled Olive Oil Lime Juice Red Onion or Walla Walla Sweet Onion, Chopped Cilantro, Chopped Hot Sauce (Optional) Black Pepper, Ground Optional) Directions Just cut the kernels off of boiled sweet corn, then toss them with a light coat of olive oil, lime juice, some chopped cilantro, some chopped Red or Walla Walla Sweet onion, and optionally add a dash of hot sauce and/or a light sprinkle of black pepper. Make all of the ingredient proportions suit your taste. SERVING Serve it hot or cold. …