Odds ‘n Sods:

Tober’s Traditions (one of the new SurvivalBlog Writing Contest sponsors) asked us to post the answers to some repeated inquires they’ve had over their products from SurvivalBlog Readers: The liquid soap is now available and can be found in their store. The tooth powder is now also offered as a refill in vacuum sealed bags for longer storage, you can also find that in their store now. o o o Climate change expert sentenced to 32 months for fraud, says lying was a ‘rush’ – P.M. o o o The Lie-Detecting Security Kiosk of the Future – Aside from the …



Notes for Wednesday – December 28, 2016

December 28, 1793 is the day that Thomas Paine was arrested in France for treason. The charges against him were never fully detailed, but he was tried in absentia on December 26 and convicted. Best known as the author of Common Sense, he moved to Paris to be part of the French revolution. Initially welcomed, the tide soon turned against him, because he was opposed to the death penalty, and the French revolutionaries were sending hundreds to the guillotine. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 68 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $15,000 worth …


Economics and Investing:

Monte dei Paschi Rescue Cost Jumps as Deposits Fall o o o Toshiba Says Nuclear Writedown May Reach Billions of Dollars o o o Bankruptcy Becomes an Option for Some Borrowers Burdened by Student Loans o o o Financial Times, Barron’s Tout Death of Gold. “When the pall bearers and grave diggers start dancing on gold’s grave, it’s usually a good time to buy.” o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Seed corn thief must pay $425,000 o o o New Jersey’s ‘Graves Act’ requires registration for BB guns, has strict penalties for violations o o o Wanted: An Aristocratic Senate – D.S. o o o Police seek Amazon Echo data in murder case – G.M. o o o Because we don’t want to seem insensitive or unfair: 7 Reasons Why It Is A Bad Idea To Carry Concealed – DSV



Notes for Tuesday – December 27, 2016

On this day in 1979, in an attempt to stabilize the turbulent political situation in Afghanistan, the Soviet Union sent 75,000 troops to enforce the installation of Babrak Karmal as the new leader of the nation. The new government and the imposing Soviet presence, however, had little success in putting down anti-government rebels. Thus began nearly 10 years of an agonizing, destructive, and ultimately fruitless Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan. Death by a thousand cuts. o o o Don’t forget, Ready Made Resources has a very limited supply of Knight Vision AN/PVS-30 Night Vision Weapon Site available. These have seen …



Economics and Investing:

First majestic silver Breakout Of 35-Year Downward Yield Range Will Blow-Up Interest Rate Derivatives ($500 Trillion+) o o o Today’s Chart of the Day – Moment of Truth for Bonds. “Bonds are severely oversold. There should be a bounce but if it’s weak, or doesn’t last very long then prepare for a crash. I’ve never seen a bubble yet that popped gracefully.” o o o The near extinct pension – US pensions aggressively invest in equities relative to other countries to make up for shortfalls. o o o Would Another Corporate Repatriation Tax Holiday Create Jobs? o o o SurvivalBlog …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Seed corn thief must pay $425,000 o o o Obama Quietly Signs The “Countering Disinformation And Propaganda Act” Into Law o o o I’ve had folks ask about Israel’s Lone Soldier (“Tzofim Garin Tzabar“) program, which I mentioned in my novel Land Of Promise. It is a worthy program that sponsors young adults in making Aliyah to Israel through their service in the Israel Defense Force (IDF.) I believe that the program deserves our support. Donations are tax deductible for Americans. And of course donations made on or before December 31st are deductible for 2016. – JWR o o o …




Economics and Investing:

“Positive Ripple” Asininity Courtesy of Financial Times o o o Trump Might Be the End of the Bush-Obama Consensus o o o Gold As A Percentage Of Global Financial Assets o o o Gold Market Ignoring 5.2% Rise In New Home Sales In November o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

How to Remove Rust From Your Gun Using A Penny – Easy, Safe & Effective – K.T. o o o The left continues to “double down”: Katie Couric to Guest Host ‘Today Show’ Despite Editing Controversy – DSV o o o Wranglerstar’s new Snowplow– T.J. o o o New California Proposed Bill to Increase Government Seizure of Children from Families? – DSV o o o Dr. Sebastian Gorka: ‘The front line is when you leave your house in the morning’ – B.B.