Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And the Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” – …


Notes for Friday – November 04, 2016

November 4th is the birthday of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. He was born in 1916 in Buffalo, New York. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 67 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Tactical Self-Contained 2-Series Solar Power Generator system from Always Empowered. This compact starter power system is packaged in a wheeled O.D. green EMP-shielded Pelican hard case (a $1,700 value), A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate that is good for any one, two, or three day course (a $1,195 …


Economics and Investing:

There Are 5.6 Million Cheap Apartments in America. Not for Long o o o Yellen Imitates Greenspan in Reversal of Mid-1990s Rookie Role o o o Curious Barry’s October Surprise for Hillary – H.L. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: U.S. Gasoline Jumps Most Since 2008 After Pipeline Blast VIDEO: Peak Prosperity- Losses Hurt More Than Gains Help o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

17 essential tools to protect your online identity, privacy. This is a great summary. Here is one interesting excerpt: “Anonymity hardware. Some people have attempted to make Tor and Tor-based anonymity easier using specially configured hardware. My favorite is Anonabox (model: anbM6-Pro), which is a portable, Wi-Fi-enabled VPN and Tor router. Instead of having to configure Tor on your computer/device, you can simply use Anonabox instead.” – D.B. o o o Election years are always expensive… o o o The Mega Rich Have Found an Unlikely New Refuge o o o Number of home-schooled students has doubled since 1999, new …



Notes for Thursday – November 03, 2016

On November 3, 1903, Walker Evans– the American photographer best known for his portrayal of America during the Great Depression– was born. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 67 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Tactical Self-Contained 2-Series Solar Power Generator system from Always Empowered. This compact starter power system is packaged in a wheeled O.D. green EMP-shielded Pelican hard case (a $1,700 value), A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate that is good for any one, two, or three day course (a …


Economics and Investing:

How I Became A Gold-Bug by Hugo Salinas Price o o o What traders are buying if Trump wins o o o How Could Shift In Monetary Regime Affect The Gold Market? o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Venezuela is telling hungry city dwellers to grow their own food – Seems like something I’ve read before in a JWR novel, turning every available space into crop producing land. Buy Gold No Matter Who Wins the Election, HSBC Says – Remember, never use money you need. Having weak hands in an investment hardly ever leads to good things. o o …


Notes for Wednesday – November 02, 2016

On November 2, 1917, British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour submitted a declaration of intent to establish a Jewish homeland known as the Balfour Declaration. While Arab hostilities and the outbreak of World War II delayed the desired outcome, the Nation of Israel was eventually re-established in 1948. Today, we present another entry for Round 67 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Tactical Self-Contained 2-Series Solar Power Generator system from Always Empowered. This compact starter power system is packaged in a wheeled O.D. green EMP-shielded Pelican hard …


Economics and Investing:

Video: This Is Gold’s Turnaround Year – Aden Sisters JWR’s Comment: I am still more bullish on silver than I am on gold. I can foresee that by around 2030 the silver-to-gold price ratio will slide back closer to the historical norm of around 16-to-1. (Presently it is around 71-to-1, making silver a huge bargain.) o o o Reader A.N. sent us this evidence over at Zero Hedge that there is another Zimbabwe in the making: Venezuela Throws In The Towel On Hyperinflation: Will Print 200x Higher-Denominated Bills o o o Also at Zero Hedge: “Recession Risk Is Rising” Fast, …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Video: Hicock45 test shoots, describes and field strips the TNW Aero Survival Rifle. This is a straight-blowback AR variant that uses Glock magazines. It is available chambered in .45 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, 10MM, and .357 SIG. Though I’m not a fan of pistol caliber carbines, the TNW looks quite well machined and finished. However, as you can see from the video, the ergonomics of the undersize grip are so-so, and the feeding reliability appears to be highly dependent on having fully-seated magazines. – JWR o o o New social media tools empower citizen journalism. SurvivalBlog readers are strongly encouraged …


Notes for Tuesday – November 01, 2016

November 1st, 1923, was the birthday of science fiction writer Gordon R. Dickson (born 1923, died January 31, 2001). Many of his novels and short stories, such as Wolf and Iron, have survivalist themes. November 1st is also the birthday of economist Martin A. Armstrong. For many years he was a prisoner of conscience, in part because he refused to turn over his proprietary trading algorithms to Federal prosecutors. After seven years in prison without a trial, the longest Federal incarceration for contempt in American history, Armstrong was finally put on trial in a proceeding that was branded as a …


News From The American Redoubt:

Malheur Jury Rejects the Thought Police o o o Spokane County flooded with permit requests after Supreme Court ruling o o o The good folks at Lone Wolf (in Priest River, Idaho), are now offering No-FFL required 80% complete Glock pistol frames for hobby gunsmiths. They also now make nifty AR-15 lowers that are compatible with Glock magazines. o o o If you are looking for a rifle suppressor, check out this company in Cheyenne, Wyoming: Thunderbeast Arms. o o o Soft energy markets mean more financial trouble for Wyoming. o o o Steel belting is not just for tires. …



Odds ‘n Sods:

DIY KYDEX® Project : How to Make a 1-Piece Sheath (Featuring Christian Green) o o o It is surprising to see this in the leftward-leaning Washington Times: More states allowing permitless gun carry, embracing self defense as ‘natural born’ right. (Of course the rabidly leftist Washington Post would not run an article even acknowledging the growing trend.) o o o New Hampshire Ranks Most Free State in 2016 Rankings by Cato Institute o o o Things will never be quite the same at The Benning School For Boys: Army enters new era: 10 women pass first gender-integrated infantry officer course


Notes for Friday – October 07, 2016

October 7th is the day that we remember the 96 American POWs from Wake Island that were executed on the orders of the commander of the Japanese garrison on the island, Rear Admiral Shigematsu Sakaibara. The execution of those American POWs who were blindfolded and shot in cold blood, remains one of the more brutal episodes of the war in the Pacific. o o o Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are dealing with hurricane Matthew over the next few days. Stay safe! o o o Seed for Security is having a great sale. Their Super Survival Pack …