Odds ‘n Sods:

Video: Family of Seven Living Completely Off-Grid in Northern Canada o o o Cold Steel Rawles Voyager knife review video: (By fellow blogger Nutnfancy). o o o Crowds surge into the streets to demand recall of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro – R.C. o o o Homestead Moma has an article on making a family oriented BOB: How to build the best bug out bag for large families – stop spending money on junk! o o o Could be time to stock up, depending on your needs : FDA Orders Antibacterials Removed From Consumer Soaps



Notes for Friday – September 02, 2016

September 2, 1969 is the day that the first automatic teller machine (ATM) made its first public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York. While being as indispensable to most people as cell phones and e-mail, they have introduced a whole new set of issues. Consumers are faced with scams, skimmers, and robbers, and even fake ATMs have been discovered. o o o JRH Enterprises is having a big Labor Day weekend sale on new PVS14 night vision devices with a 10 year warranty and DKX M3 Level III lightweight armor plates. You might …


Economics and Investing:

16 Tests to Spot Fake Silver Coins – DSV o o o Deutsche Bank refuses clients’ demand for physical gold – E.S. o o o This may be another canary of a forthcoming, major economic slowdown. Ford Announces “Sales Plateau” After 8% Decline, Missing Estimates; Diving Further Into the ISM “Anomaly” – P.S. o o o How Millennials Could Bring The Oil Industry To Its Knees o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

The Day The Lights Go Out And The Trucks Stop Running – P.S. o o o How to spot if society is DOOMED: Researchers reveal the signs that show civilization is set to collapse – G.G. o o o ‘Like it’s been nuked’: Millions of bees dead after South Carolina sprays for Zika mosquitoes – DSV o o o Trump Calls for an Oath to America. You mean like the Pledge of Allegiance? – D.S. o o o Video: Hijra – Islamic Migration – B.B.



Notes for Thursday – September 01, 2016

September is Kilted to Kick Cancer Month. It was a wise move, not picking January. (Brrrr!) September is also National Preparedness Month. 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 …


Economics and Investing:

There isn’t any new news here, other than a growing recognition of the forthcoming pension crisis at many levels (city, county, state, federal). Pension disappointment: National solutions to a global problem (Note: requires membership to view link.) – P.S. o o o Is Elon Musk Taking Advantage Of Solar City Investors? Elon Musk recently purchased $65 million of SolarCity debt, a decision that may disturb shareholders in SolarCity and Tesla, who see the investment as a warning sign. o o o Hanjin Shipping goes down. Global Supply Chains Paralyzed After World’s 7th Largest Container Shipper Files Bankruptcy, Assets Frozen – …


Odds ‘n Sods:

All the Ways Your Wi-Fi Router Can Spy on You – B.B. o o o The Clinton Body Count Mounts – DSV o o o Several readers sent in this link about the ATF changing the rules on nitrocellulose storage as a backdoor attempt to regulate firearms. The NRA-ILA had this update on the issue: ATF Delays Any Changes to Nitrocellulose Regulation o o o An indicator of things to come: Ultra-violent gangs thrive in chaotic Venezuela despite crackdown – P.S. o o o Reichstag Rubicon: Homeland eyes special declaration to take charge of elections – GJM



Notes for Wednesday – August 31, 2016

August 31st, 1992 is the day that Randy Weaver surrendered to the Federal Authorities, ending the 10 day siege on Ruby Ridge. This is the incident that preceded the Waco siege and is known for the unconstitutional rules of engagement and overzealous actions by the jack booted thugs of the federal authorities that resulted in the death of two innocent people– Sammy and Vicki Weaver, Randy’s son and wife. It is notable that Randy was acquitted of all charges, except missing a court date and violating bail conditions, on an ATF sting operation where it is suspected that Mr. Weaver …


JWR’s Recommendations of the Week:

Books The Foxfire Book series (in 11 volumes, but the first five are the best) When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency by Matthew Stein (SurvivalBlog’s Backcountry Editor) Fiction Some Will Not Die by Algis Budrys (Plague total wipe-out scenario. This book was another with an influence in my writing.) Movies Raiders of the Lost Ark (The later installments in the Indiana Jones movies aren’t nearly as good.) Groundhog Day


Economics and Investing:

Major Bank Official: Banks Are “Preparing for an Economic Nuclear Winter” – J.C. o o o When Are People Going To Figure It Out? It doesn’t matter what the Fed does, says Peter Schiff. o o o Norway Raids Sovereign Wealth Fund To Cover Government Expenses o o o Germans “Lose Faith In Banks”, Rush To Buy Safes o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.