Notes for Saturday – September 10, 2016

On September 10, 1776, George Washington asked for a spy volunteer. Nathan Hale stepped up to the challenge of an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City. Unfortunately, the British captured and executed him. He is probably best known for his last words before being hanged: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” He has long been considered an American hero, and in 1985, was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut. It is good for us to remember that every American patriot and hero from the times leading up to and during the …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Fifteen Years After 9/11, And America Still Sleeps – B.B. o o o Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: New terrifying VIRUS sweeps Europe…and there’s no vaccine – G.L. o o o The Low-Trust State – B.B. o o o North Korea’s fifth nuclear test prompts U.S. calls for more sanctions o o o An inspirational reminder for this weekend: The Man In The Red Bandanna


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; and forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?” – Isaiah 51:12-13 (KJV)


Notes for Friday – September 09, 2016

On September 9, 1492, Columbus’ fleet set sail west. The rest, you know as history, or is that revisionist history. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 66 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 value), …


Economics and Investing:

Why You Should Be Paying Attention to America’s Quiet War on Cash – DSV o o o 5,300 Wells Fargo employees fired for creating over 2 million phony accounts – P.S. o o o Hanjin Bankruptcy: a Harbinger for the Global Economy? – B.B. o o o Hanjin Shipping’s Troubles Leave $14 Billion in Cargo Stranded at Sea o o o Are they serious? First picture of four-bed house that jobless couple with eight kids slammed council for offering – P.M. o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page …


Odds ‘n Sods:

While America Partied On Labor Day: “Obama Initiated Another MAJOR Redistribution Of Wealth” – B.B. o o o ATF pushing government app to report suspect gun owners – DSV o o o My Homemade Gun Collection!!! Yet another reason why gun control does not work. – W.C. o o o If you have concerns about apex predators (mountain lions, wolves, coyotes) eating or injuring your pets, (horses) livestock or your children (maybe even you), then you may find this story of interest: CDFW Predator Management Deception – S.E. o o o A hilarious video about a prep that actually makes …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“I shall exert every faculty I possess in aiding to prevent the Constitution from being nullified, destroyed, or impaired; and even though I should see it fail, I will still, with a voice feeble, perhaps, but earnest as ever issued from human lips, and with extinguish, call on the people to come to its rescue.” – Daniel Webster


Notes for Thursday – September 08, 2016

On September 8, 1565, the first permanent settlement in what would become the United States of America was formed. (St Augustine, Florida) Also, in 1943, on this day, Italy surrendered to the Allies in World War II. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 66 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 …


Economics and Investing:

IRS Warns Against Keeping IRA Funds In Gold At Home – J.C. o o o Negative Interest Rates and the War on Cash (2) – H.L. o o o This One Chart Should Drive Investors Into Buying Gold & Silver o o o Worse Than the Depression: 1 in 6 Working Age Males Has No Job Under Obama – B.B. o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

For those who enjoy adult coloring books, here is the latest book based on my brother Bruce’s creations: Bewusst Malen – Heilige Geometrie. (All of the quotes included are in German, but it is still a great coloring book for those who are fascinated by geometric shapes.) o o o America the Illiterate – H.L. o o o For those who are working on their communications abilities, SurvivalBlog reader RBS sent in this link to American Radio Supply. Lots of odds and ends to build your system out. o o o Britain to start building anti-migrant wall in Calais – …



Notes for Wednesday – September 07, 2016

This is the birthday of novelist Taylor Caldwell (born 1900 – August 30, 1985). Today is also the birthday of Dr. Ludwig Vorgrimler (born 1912 in Freiburg, Germany; died 1983). Vorgrimler was the designer of the Spanish CETME rifle, from which sprang a plethora of roller-lock descendants from HK, including the G3, HK21, and MP5. His bolt design was also copied by the Swiss for their excellent PE57 and SIG 510 rifles. (Although the Swiss felt obliged to mount a “beer keg” charging handle on the right side of the receiver, for the sake of familiarity to Schmidt-Rubin shooters.) o …


Economics and Investing:

When they say ‘hoarding’ instead of ‘saving’ you know you’re in trouble o o o Cash in a Box Catches On as Swiss Negative Rates Bite – G.G. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Sorry Losers! how the Fed Screwed the Many to Benefit the Few – From the folks at Peak Prosperity, good read for sure Cash in a Box Catches On as Swiss Negative Rates Bite o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.