Maxim LIX (59): “There are five things the soldier should never be without–his musket, his ammunition, his knapsack, his provisions (for at least four days), and his entrenching tool. The knapsack may be reduced to the smallest size possible, if it be thought proper, but the soldier should always have it with him.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
On August 2nd, 1776, the members of Congress affixed their signatures to an enlarged copy of the Declaration of Independence. Congress had decided to produce a handwritten copy to bear all of the delegates’ signatures. Fifty-six congressional delegates in total signed the document, including some who were not present at the vote approving the declaration. News of the Declaration of Independence arrived in London eight days later, on August 10.
I-84 Reopens After Wildfire o o o A coffee mule, literally: Café Mulé finds private land to serve coffee in Foothills – T.Z. o o o Reader J.H. sent in this link, remarking that the information is great for those who are new to the American Redoubt. This doctor covers everything from Rabies, insect bites, spiders, insect stings, and a host of other treatments: Pest TV o o o Cops Call Rancher for Help with a Bull and Then Murdered Him — No Charges, Paid Vacation – RBS
Ireland jails three top bankers over 2008 banking meltdown – If only they would do that here – A.D. o o o NY Fed Finds 15% Of Americans Have Negative Net Worth. Excerpt: “As for the White House’s conclusion that ‘the growing stack of $1.3 trillion in student debt is helping, not hurting, the U.S. economy’… we would hate to see what Obama thinks is ‘hurting’ the US economy.” – G.G. o o o Foreign Appetite For U.S. Securities Has Taken a Drubbing – G.G. o o o Oil Prices Fall Below $40 As OPEC Ramps Up Output o o …
I just noticed that the price of the Rawles XL Voyager knife has been reduced by Cold Steel. it is now priced at $69.99 with free shipping for Amazon Prime members. The reviews that have been posted are overwhelmingly positive. Note that ALL of the profits from the sale of these knives are going to charity. Order yours before they sell out. (It is a limited edition knife.) – JWR o o o Wells Fargo to Hogue Inc: We won’t do business with weapons manufacturers. – G.G. o o o The trend continues: Biggest July to date for NICS background …
“Our economy is based on spending billions to persuade people that happiness is buying things.” – Philip Slater (Thanks to The Burning Platform)
August 1st is celebrated as Swiss Independence Day, in recognition of the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291, which united Switzerland’s first three cantons. As of 2014, Switzerland has been free and independent for 725 years. Having a well-armed populace has assured that. August 1st is also remembered as the election day in 1946 that sparked the Battle of Athens, Tennessee, when returning World War II veterans took up arms to oust a corrupt local government that was rigging an election.
First Prize goes to D.D. for “Tracking Dogs – Part 1”, “Part 2”, and “Part 3”, which was posted on June 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. He will receive the following prizes: 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), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses, excluding those restricted …
The Coming Seneca Cliff Collapse & Exploding Silver Price o o o The Free Lunch Is Over o o o The Grand Illusion, $80,000 Gold And A Worldwide Nightmare. Excerpt: “It is very important not to own illusory or paper gold. It must be physical gold and silver which is stored outside the fragile banking system.” o o o RPT-Helicopter money talk takes flight as Bank of Japan runs out of runway o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.
Interested in a ghillie suit? Keep Shooting has a closeout sale on Red Rock 5-Piece Ghillie Suits. They are woodland camouflage and it comes with everything you need for concealment, including a rifle wrap for only $49.95. o o o This is one tough guy! Modern-day ‘caveman’ has lived in cavern for 40 years – H.L. o o o “We’re Here To Help?” Feds Go Door-To-Door In Florida Demanding Urine Samples Amid Zika Outbreak – H.L. o o o What nobody is telling the public about a large sugar recall – RBS o o o Kalifornia strikes again: California to …
July 31st would have been the 96th birthday of Army Air Corps veteran David Thatcher, one of the Doolittle Raiders. He lived in Missoula, Montana. Sadly, he passed away this year on June 22nd. This is also the birthday of free market economist Milton Freidman (born 1912, died November 16, 2006).
Wednesday Report…A Potential Life Changing Market – S.B. o o o Credit Suisse to create U.S. banking business for billionaires o o o Deutsche Bank Said to Revive Trading of Credit Options in Europe o o o A Bull Market For The Ages As The Price Of Gold Heads To A Jaw-Dropping $20,000 o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.
Turkey cancels 50,000 passports as President Erdogan tightens noose around suspected dissidents after failed coup o o o This unusual new listing in Texas posted over at SurvivalRealty.com caught my eye: Former Military Base – Nike Missile Site. Note: It is just one of more than 275 retreat properties available, through the site. Take a look. You will be amazed by many of these properties! o o o Hillary Is a Menshevik. The Bolshevik/Menshevik crisis we saw in the first stages of the Russian Revolution is bubbling to the surface in our country through the Democratic Party. – H.L. o …
“And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: and when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables; and said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise. And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath …
Today we remember the birthday of author Reginald Bretnor. He was born Alfred Reginald Kahn on July 30, 1911, in Vladivostok. He died on July 22, 1992 in Medford, Oregon. In addition to penning many witty science fiction novels and short stories in his characteristic style, he also wrote nonfiction articles for Mel Tappan’s P.S. Letter.
