Odds ‘n Sods:

A bit technical in reading, but ShepherdFarmerGeek sent in this link to a study analyzing fatal wounding patterns of civilian active shooter events vs military fatal wounding patterns. The conclusion: “We found that the overall wounding pattern and the fatal wounding pattern following civilian active shooter events differ from combat injuries. There were no deaths from exsanguinating extremity wounds. As such, we discourage the current myopic focus on hemorrhage control for civilians. Instead, we urge that the tenets of civilian-based TECC be implemented across the entire prehospital trauma spectrum, and we further recommend studying this strategy to affirm its benefit.” …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“And as he lay and slept under a juniper tree, behold, then an angel touched him, and said unto him, Arise and eat. And he looked, and, behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a cruse of water at his head. And he did eat and drink, and laid him down again. And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee. And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days …



Economics and Investing:

Restaurant Recession Could Signal Tough Times for U.S. Economy – RBS o o o New legislation proposes to “bail in” Social Security o o o I found this Reuter’s article linked over at Zero Hedge: ‘Helicopter money’ might weaken currencies more than QE as sky’s the limit o o o US Homeownership Rate Crashes To Lowest Since 1965 o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

It will take awhile, but this could be areas of America within a few years! Another reason to treasure our 2nd Amendment. Germany Admits “Islamist Terror Has Arrived” As It Prepares To Deploy Army In “Crisis” Situations – H.L. o o o Paris at war in 2016, yet the there is a media silence – K.T. o o o Marion Le Pen: ‘Either We Kill Islamism or It Will Kill Us’ o o o Some good news from Scottland – The state wide child snooping law has been shown for what is is. Five unanimous judges struck it down. – …


Notes for Thursday – July 28, 2016

28 July 1914 – The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I –the War that irreparably changed geopolitics. Officially, the war lasted until November 11, 1918, but American troops were still running around shooting Russians until well into 1919. o o o What’s the difference between an American Couch Potato and an Islamist fanatic–both sentenced to house arrest, with a location monitoring ankle bracelet? The American stays in his house, gains weight, and gets grease stains on his pajamas whilst sitting around eating delivery pizza and binge watching episodes of American Pickers. But the Islamist fanatic leaves his …


Economics and Investing:

Get Down With The Monetary Sickness – Mike Maloney o o o Invest 25% Of Investment Portfolios In Gold Bullion – Marc Faber o o o Paul Craig Roberts – We Are About To Witness The End Of The World As We Know It o o o Kyoki (Insanity) o o o SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Police Groups Push Back Against Curbs on Acquiring Military Gear. Following attacks in Dallas and Baton Rouge, law enforcement intensifies efforts to reverse Obama restrictions – T.P. o o o U.S. City Rolls Over For Radical Mosque. Excerpt: “A radical mosque known for breeding terrorists has been granted special privileges by the city of Bloomington, Minnesota, which allows its members to take over a public park and treat it as their own, to the exclusion of other residents, according to complaints filed by a citizens group.” – RBS o o o Chainsaw Vs. Fire Hose Pants – Not that you …


Notes for Wednesday – July 27, 2016

July 27th is the birthday of Captain Samuel Whittemore (born in 1694, died February 3, 1793). He was an English-born American farmer and soldier. He was eighty years of age when he became the oldest known colonial combatant in the American War of Independence. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 65 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 …


Economics and Investing:

Bank threatens charges as negative interest rates loom – Note: A login is required to read the full article, but you get the idea just from the title. – G.G. o o o Status Of The Social Security And Medicare Programs (ssa.gov) – U.S. Social Security starts to go negative in 2019 – P.S. o o o Citigroup, HSBC Jettison Customers as Era of Global Empires Ends. Excerpt: “How does a company lose 69 million customers? Just ask Citigroup Inc.” o o o RBS and NatWest consider charging business clients to hold cash. (Note: login required to read article) o …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Worlds Made By Hand – The Burning Platform compares Jim Kinstler’s World made by Hand dystopian series with the current warped egocentric pre-economic collapsed America. o o o In Politically Polarized U.S., State Secession Talk Gains Steam o o o Reader BogG suggested this guide to home canning o o o Got food? Ol’ Remus reminds us why we do what we do. Thanks to reader P.W. for the link. o o o Our advertiser Gun Mag Warehouse had a security breach recently. Unlike most companies that try to hide and cover it up, they were upfront and brought in …


Notes for Tuesday – July 26, 2016

Today, we present another entry for Round 65 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), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses, excluding those restricted for military or government teams. …



Economics and Investing:

Over at Gold-Eagle: Will The Gold Bull Market Resume After The Summer Correction? o o o The End of Social Security (Leaked Evidence Stumps Obama, Stuns Retirees) o o o Silver COT Stuns…What’s Going On Here? o o o Negative Interest Rates: The New Abnormal SurvivalBlog and its editors are not paid investment counselors or advisers. Please see our Provisos page for details.


Odds ‘n Sods:

The OTC Med. That Can Kill You: New warning admits popular painkiller causes liver damage, death… – K.T. HJL Comments: This is, of course, nothing new. The dangers of acetaminophen are well known. However, the drug continues to be used because it is one of the most effective at what it does and in the recommended doses, does not cause organ damage. What does need to change is the axiom “if a little is good, then alot must be better.” That is what causes the damage. Do not exceed the recommended doses! An overdose of acetaminophen will surely kill you; …