Economics and Investing:

Personal income faces first year-over-year drop since recession ended: As incomes collapse, spending via consumer credit begins to increase. – GLC o o o Bitcoin has taken a blow recently as Mt. Gox, once the worlds biggest bitcoin exchange has stopped trading. Items from The Economatrix: Jim Willie: We Are Well Past the 11th Hour, The Global Currency Reset Looms! This Will Stun The World & Bring Chaos To Global Markets Gov Report: Up To ONE MILLION Jobs Will Be Lost Due to Minimum Wage Hike Global Economy Collapses Despite 4th “Warmest” January On Record



Odds ‘n Sods:

RBK sent in a link to this set of maps. Agenda 21 and NWO plans for USA by 2050. o o o Along with the draught in the Southwest and the draining of the Ogallala Aquifer, it seems Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida are fighting over water. o o o RBS sent in this link to Why I want a microchip implant. Having a family member with Alzheimers, I understand why you might want one of these, but this guy is just nuts. Next thing you know, there will be a bill to make you implant one for your shiny …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“Some of the biggest men in the United States, in the field of commerce and manufacture, are afraid of somebody, are afraid of something. They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they had better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it.” – President Woodrow Wilson, “The New Freedom”, p. 5.


Notes from HJL:

Don’t forget that JRH Enterprises is having a sale on their New PVS14 Gen 3+ Pinnacle Autogated ITT Night vision units with a 10 YEAR warranty for $2,595.00. In addition to the standard accessories, they are throwing in a weapons mount and a light Interference Filter (LIF) at no additional charge. o o o Also, an announcement from Ready Made Resources. For the remainder of this week, they will honor the 15 dimes per $100 in Mountain House Foods. After this week, they will go to 13 dimes per $100 due to the rising silver prices. (15 dimes are equivalent …


Transmission, Prevention, and Treatment of the Flu Virus, by JJE

Viruses are hitchhikers, and they love us. They love everything about us. We provide the perfect environment for them; we are warm, cozy, and moist, and we transport them exactly where they want to be. As my mother would say, we are the “Hostess with the Mostest”. Some viruses even like the same foods and drinks (water) that we like. They are sneaky little buggers. We hardly know they are there. However, with the right precautions and awareness, we can protect ourselves and others by preventing transmission and treating an infection properly. I would love to talk about how to …


Four Letters Re: Rechargeable Batteries and a Solar Charger

Sir, I have used Battery Junction for many years and am happy with their product and service. Below is what I use. Battery Charger 110AC or 12VDC AA-AAA-C-D-9V Tenergy batteries I use these batteries daily and have for over three years. I have no affiliation with this company. Thank you for the work you do. Respectfully, – L.G. o o o Hugh, Reading the Rechargeable Batteries and a Solar Charger, I was glad to see the Eneloop recommendation, as I’ve been using those since 2006 myself and plain old Sanyo NiMH since the 90’s. However, you then recommended the Energizer …


Letter: Clorox Changed Formula

Hi Hugh, Is the new Clorox Concentrated, splash-less bleach still recommended for purifying water? I can’t find the Clorox I bought for years. It seems all bleach is now concentrated. I am reading the blog this morning and people talking about bleaching their water (as we are taught to do). Well, it just occurred to me that the 3-pack Clorox that I bought from Sam’s Club awhile ago has not been doing the job it normally does. Yes, I know that they now have lemon and lavender, but I stay away from those. What I bought was the new “concentrated” …


News from the American Redoubt:

Idaho has a Privileged Poacher on the Police Payroll in another case of “those who are exempt from the laws they supposedly uphold”. o o o Sent in by RBS – Magic Valley officer shoots family dog. This is an issue that seems to be getting out of control nationwide. In some cases, homeowners are not managing their dogs appropriately, and in others officers are too quick to kill the animals, knowing that they will be protected by procedures. As budgetary constraints continue to force municipalities to tighten up, expect to see more of the same. o o o The …


Economics and Investing:

Polar Vortex hits California housing market: California home sales fall over 10 percent on an annual basis. 2014 off to a drought in real estate. o o o Comparing the inflated cost of living today from 1950 to 2014:How declining purchasing power has hurt the middle class since 1950. Items from The Economatrix: Return of Goldilocks Economy Means A Weaker USD, But Beware The 3 Bears U.S. Economy Weather Impact Narrative Getting Confusing


Clash in Ukraine:

The Medieval–and Highly Effective–Tactics of the Ukrainian Protests – K.M. o o o B.R. sent in this link suggesting that the Ukraine protests were orchestrated by U.S. financed groups. o o o Is Ukraine Drifting Toward Civil War And Great Power Confrontation? – D.B. o o o The “Ukraine Situation” Explained In One Map – Matt.


Odds ‘n Sods:

Now the call of the media begins: State Can’t Let Gun Scofflaws Off Hook – B.B. o o o If I Had a Hammer. . . ( Homemade Submachinegun Photos) o o o RBS sent in this link to “The Blaze” on What You Need to Know About Filming, Photographing Police in Public. If you ever plan on using your cellphone to do this, you may want to read this article. o o o K.B. sent in this 86-second video of Penn and Teller on the Second Amendment. It’s an older video, but it is spot on and easy to …


Hugh’s Quote of the Day:

“I keep feeling like I’m living in The Matrix. The Obama administration and liberal progressive media would like to force Americans to take the red pill and stay in fantasyland where everything is lovely. They will cover up the truth by draining our will and energy. Instead, we must wake up and see the ‘real world’ behind the smoke and mirrors, behind the Potemkin President, and understand the truth of this presidential cover-up.” – Retired Col. Allen West


Notes from HJL:

Ammunition and Government Contracts Much ado has been made over government contracts for ammunition in the last two years (or since the ammunition shortages began). I really think the excitement stems from not understanding how government contracts work, so I’d like to explain to our readers how this process actually saves them money (tax dollars) and does not mean that the government is buying all of the product that has been reported as under contract. I work in a small volunteer fire department. While we have excellent quality fire gear, it does eventually wear out and must be replaced. It …


Sid’s R.E.A.D.Y. Book Review

  CONTACT! A Tactical Manual for Post Collapse Survival Revised and Expanded Second Edition by Max Velocity ISBN-13: 978-1478106692 Publisher: CreateSpace www.createspace.com Publication date: 2012 Sid’s R.E.A.D.Y. SCALE 1=Low 5=High Readability: Literary style and ease of assimilation Educational : Utility of the information Accuracy: Fact or conjecture, opinion or consensus. Detail: Depth of information. Are the nuts & bolts of the concepts present? Yes Factor: Overall rating The author Max Velocity (not his real name) is an ex-U.S. and U.K. armed forces member. He served with British Special Operations Forces. Per the authors bio: The author served on six operational …