Odds ‘n Sods:

I noticed that former Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s anti-gun pressure group Mayors Against Illegal Guns has been re-branded with the oh-so Kumbaya name “Everytown for Gun Safety”. Perhaps it was the fact that his Mayors Cabal has lost 15% of it membership in the past year. Or maybe it is the fact that an embarrassing number of the member mayors have been indicted or sent off for long stretches in prison. – JWR o o o Fearful of pro-gun activists, Texas state Reps. to install security “Panic Buttons”. – T.P. o o o Parents Investigated For Neglect For Letting Kids Walk …



Notes for Friday – January 16, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


Letter Re: Idaho as a Retreat Locale

Hugh, In response to Jonathan’s letter about places to consider in Idaho, I would like to make the case for two small towns named Pierce and Weippe (We-I-P). While JR got close to talking about them when he mentioned Fraser (“Freezer”), I think he may be overlooking a couple of gems. The population of Pierce is just over 500 and Weippe just over 400. The local K-12 school (Timberline) has a total of just over 200 kids with an average class size of 16 (several classes only 3, 4, or 5). Pierce and Weippe are about 10 miles apart, and …


Economics and Investing:

Economic Lessons From Switzerland’s One-Day, 18 Percent Currency Rise – G.P. o o o Be Prepared For An Oil Price Spike o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Copper Prices Slump to 2009 Levels, Sparking Growth Concerns Oil Trades Near 5 1/2-Year Low as Global Surplus Seen Persisting Bitcoin Tumbles Below the $200-Level as Sell-Off Intensifies U.S. Retail Sales Down Sharply, Likely Cuts to Growth Forecasts Ahead


Odds ‘n Sods:

How Eisenhower solved illegal border crossings from Mexico o o o European ‘No-Go’ Zones for Non-Muslims Proliferating. o o o Confirming what most of us already know, G.P. sent in an article on a Princeton Study: U.S. No Longer An Actual Democracy o o o Are you a down-on-your-luck congressman, recently liberated from your role as a public servant? Have no fear… Middle Eastern Governments Are on a Shopping Spree for Former Congressmen (thanks to A.P. for the link) o o o More shame from the country of “men without chests”: Survival expert made experimental ‘bear scarer’ after the death …



Notes for Thursday – January 15, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


Two Letters Re: Wintering Chickens

Hugh, I feel compelled to chime in on the Wintering Chickens letter. Light bulbs are prone to fire so I would recommend using a heating source that is not a fire risk. Small, oil-filled heaters seem to work well for us. Also, the deep litter method does help with warmth in the winter and reduces the need for supplemental heat. Cold hardy chickens are fine down into the single digits, provided there is ventilation in the coop. Excess moisture combined with severe cold will cause frostbite to the comb. Chickens require down time in the winter, so I do not …


Economics and Investing:

The only state where less than half its civilians work . – G.G. o o o The Perfect Storm for Wall Street Banks. – P.K. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: Venezuelans Throng Grocery Stores Under Military Protection David Stockman- Here They Go Again—-Subprime Delinquencies Rising In Autoland Copper Prices Slump to 2009 Levels, Sparking Growth Concerns Oil Trades Near 5 1/2-Year Low as Global Surplus Seen Persisting


Odds ‘n Sods:

Australian man dies in Outback a mile from safety. – E.S. o o o American shakedown: Police won’t charge you, but they’ll grab your money. – T.P. o o o Arizona CPS Takes 7 Children Away from Parents after Accident. – D.S. o o o A Doomsday Plane Reminder: Nuclear Weapons Haven’t Gone Away. – G.G o o o How to prepare for post-campus America. – P.F. o o o Well worth the watch: Online reviews: Faking It. – T.P.



Notes for Wednesday – January 14, 2015

Today, we present another entry for Round 56 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value), A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 NATO QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with …


Letter Re: College

Hi I live in Utah. I am in my senior year of high school, and I have many choices ahead of me. I’ve been accepted to attend Utah State University to study ranch management. I am very happy about this, but I am worried if those four years of school should go toward prepping? I have been saving for most of my life and have enough money to get myself through school debt free. However, I could buy a small farm with that money and prep. What direction would you recommend for me to take? Thanks T.B. Hugh replies: This …


Economics and Investing:

Deflation and Central Bank Delusions. – G.C. o o o Food Stamp Beneficiaries Exceed 46,000,000 for 38 Straight Months. – B.B. o o o Items from Mr. Econocobas: The Great Obamacare-Medicaid Bait ‘n’ Switch Japan Plans Record Budget to Help Economy Struck by Recession Greece in ‘Critical’ Situation as Syriza Leads Polls Oil Settles Below $47 as Goldman Cuts Outlook