Notes for Thursday – April 07, 2016

April 7th is the birthday of Colonel Bob Denard (born 1929, died October 13, 2007). He had an amazing life as a mercenary, including four attempted coups in the Comoros. o o o SurvivalBlog welcomes American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) as a contest sponsor with a $300 certificate that can be used for any of their DVD courses in gunsmithing or other trade skills including welding, machining, electrical, carpentry, masonry, locksmithing and plumbing. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 64 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of prizes for this round include: First …


Economics and Investing:

Fort Knox Paradox – “If the Bullion Depository still contains over 147 million ounces of gold, why not audit it, prove the existence of the gold, and eliminate speculation?” o o o 19 Facts That Prove Things In America Are Worse Than They Were Six Months Ago o o o Items from Professor Preponomics: US News From Regulating Uber to Subsidizing It (Government Waste Fraud and Abuse) Excerpt: “This misguided year-long initiative has a budget of $500,000 and will cover 20 percent of each fare for rides within the city’s limits and 25 percent of each fare for rides that …


Odds ‘n Sods:

I just heard that Ready Made Resources (one of our long-time advertisers) has added Tac-Con 3MR triggers for AR-10s and AR-15s to their product line. They are ATF-approved as a legal semi-automatic trigger group. This video shows one in action. Amazing! o o o For those looking for a “more traditional” way of obtaining gold, the Gold Rush Nugget Bucket might just be the key. – Sent in by DSV. o o o Retired U.S. Tax Court Judge Indicted For Tax Evasion While She Sat On The Court – CPL o o o Is it a camper or a boat? …



Notes for Wednesday – April 06, 2016

This is the birthday of Lowell Thomas. o o o Camping Survival is having a successful grand opening in Sanford, North Carolina. If you stop by and mention SurvivalBlog, you will receive a free, autographed copy of JWR’s book Survivors. Hurry, there are only a few left. When they are gone, they are gone! o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 64 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 …


Letter Re: Mechanically Interlocked Panel

Hugh, I’ve had a “prepper” mindset for most of my life (I’m in my late 40’s) and find the information contained in your blog to be some of the best on the web. I try to read the blog often but have never submitted a piece based on my experiences. Today I was perusing SurvivalBlog when I realized that I have some information that may be helpful to your readers. It will definitely save anyone considering wiring their home for a back-up genset considerable money as well as simplify its operation. One who is considering this project typically will read …


Economics and Investing:

Was There A Run On The Bank? JPM Caps Some ATM Withdrawals – DSV o o o The Boomer Retirement Meme Is A Big Lie o o o Items from Professor Preponomics: US News Fed Loosens Key Post-Financial Crisis Banking Rule (Washington Examiner) Excerpt: “The impact of the rule will be to increase demand for such bonds, lowering the interest rates that states and cities must pay to finance roads, bridges, buildings and other spending projects. It will also make it easier for banks to meet the liquidity requirement.” Wall Street’s Latest Dirty Word – Stagflation (CNBC) Excerpt: “Stagflation, or …


Readers’ Recommendations of the Week:

SurvivalBlog reader DMS writes in: I only have one faith-based movie to recommend this week for good reason– it stands alone! It comes with one question, one statement, and one warning. The question: What are you doing right now?? The statement: Yes, we have lost rights. Let’s take them back the same way we lost them– one right at a time. The warning: If you lost one of my brothers or sisters who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice, the ending of the movie may be too much. (I had a tough moment but a good wife.) Okay, the movie …


Odds ‘n Sods:

James Wesley, Rawles was a recent guest on “The Alex Jones Show”. You can listen to the interview on YouTube. Scroll forward to the 5-minute mark for the beginning of the interview. o o o Further evidence of the breakdown of the “Rule of Law” – Cop Goes Nuts When Told “God Bless You”. There is no question that as society breaks down, the job of cops gets harder, but they are held to a higher standard and they are not making it. – T.P. o o o Revealed: How Associated Press Cooperated with the Nazis Note: LevinTV also aired …



Notes for Tuesday – April 05, 2016

On this day in 1614, Pocahontas married John Rolfe which ensured peace between the Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan Indians for several years. o o o It appears that Northwest Territorial Mint is seeking bankruptcy protection. The company lost a lawsuits where the $37 million judgment is disputed. (It is likely to be appealed.) SurvivalBlog’s queries have not been returned by the company and two readers have reported to us that they have orders in limbo with them. o o o Today, we present another entry for Round 64 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The nearly $12,000 worth of …


News From The American Redoubt:

The Freedom March Continues! (Study this animated map. We are winning.) The recent success in the enactment of Constitutional Carry in Idaho (going into effect on July 1st) was good news. It set the stage for similar laws to be passed in other western, mid-western, and southern states. But the law was far from perfect. It did not include permitless concealed carry on college campuses. This leaves college students vulnerable at Gun Free Zones. (Read: Possible future massacre sites.) It also neglected to allow gun owners visiting from out of state to exercise their rights. I believe that the next …


Economics and Investing:

Retail job cuts spike 41% in Q1 o o o Will TurboTax Boycott Lead To Free Government-Prepared Tax Returns? – PLC o o o Items from Professor Preponomics: US News America is Facing a Pension Time Bomb (Nerd Wallet) Excerpt: “Of the 50 states, only Wisconsin’s pension system has a surplus. Other states, such as Illinois, have pension debt that is over 50% unfunded, meaning that unless changes are made, the state will be able to pay less than half of promised retirement payments to current workers.” Philadelphia’s $5.7 Billion “Quiet Crisis” (Financial Times via CNBC) Yellen’s New Emphasis for …


Odds ‘n Sods:

Serious Smoking Guns on Hitlery, written by a liberal: Do I Really Need to Worry About Hillary’s Emails? Yes. She Should Be Indicted. (Full Form) o o o Spooked Neighbor Shoots Drone Out of the Sky As It Performed Legal Surveillance for Construction Company – Sent in by W.G. o o o Since a drivers license is not required to ride a bicycle, I’m curious how these “speeding tickets” are issued. Papers please! Marin County Cops Using Radar Guns to Ticket speeding BICYCLISTS (Subscription required to read the full story.) – Sent in by T.P. o o o Other Than …