Day: May 19, 2025

Preparedness Notes for Monday — May 19, 2025

Tom Christianson sent this important update: Smithsonian posted this report: Sun Launches Its Strongest Solar Flare of the Year So Far, Causing Radio Blackouts Around the World. (The May 18, 2025 photo above is courtesy of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. NASA / SDO.) — On May 19th, 1515, George, Duke of Saxony sold Friesland for 100,000 gold guilders to Charles of Habsburg, Duke of Burgundy. He was later named Emperor Charles V. — On May 19, 1796, the first game law was approved in the United States. The law created penalties for hunting or destroying game within Indian Territory. It …


KA-BAR Dozier KA4065, by Thomas Christianson

With a price of only $20 at the time of this writing at the Dozier Knives website, the KA-BAR Dozier KA4065 Folding Knife is the best value for an everyday carry (EDC) knife that I know about today. The knife has a three-inch hollow ground blade made of AUS 8A stainless steel that is 0.11 inches thick. The blade can be deployed with one hand ambidextrously by using a thumb notch. A lockback latches the open blade securely in place. The unlined Zytel handle provides an excellent grip surface. It is light and thin and easy to carry. The knife …


Recipe of the Week: Raspberry Streuseled Muffins

The following recipe for raspberry streuseled muffins is from SurvivalBlog reader V.F.. She writes: “With raspberry season coming up, I thought that I’d share this recipe that was e-mailed to me by a good friend, two years ago. I have successfully doubled this recipe with no problems.” Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt Slightly heaped 1/2 cup measure of granulated sugar 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided Half a medium lemon 1 large egg 2/3 cup plain unsweetened yogurt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 8 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries (will measure from 1-2/3 to …