The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“But we can still rise up,And be the nation again that stood against them,Proud Edward’s army,And sent them homewards,To think again!” – The last verse of the Scottish National Anthem
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Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — August 13, 2024
On August 13, 1642 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovered Mars’ southern polar cap. — Today is the birthday of screenwriter, director, and producer, Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980). His many films spanned five decades. —- Today is also the birthday of sharpshooter, entertainer, and folk heroine Annie Oakley (1860–1926.) — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 114 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. …
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SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt
This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies located in the American Redoubt region that are of interest to preppers and survivalists. Today, some details on Eastern Montana’s population density and economy. (See the Montana section.) Idaho US Forest Service firefighter flown to hospital after being struck by tree. o o o Paddock Fire burns over 187,000 acres, containment at 5%, evacuations downgraded. o o o ‘Hayden Lake …
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“When you’re dealing with a bankrupt sovereign – like the U.S. government – you’re dealing with a very powerful wounded bear. You have to be very careful because you can’t know what the beast is going to do.” – Porter Stansberry
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Preparedness Notes for Monday — August 12, 2024
August 12, 1833, the town of Chicago is incorporated. (Population 350.) On August 12, 1867, President Andrew Johnson defied Congress, suspending Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. And, on August 12, 1908, Henry Ford’s company built the first Model T car. — We are seeking entries for Round 114 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $900,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. In 2023, we polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Please refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 114 ends on September 30th, so …
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SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week
Today’s graphic shows global oil production. (Graphic courtesy of Econovis.com, via Reddit, using Energy Institute Data.) The thumbnail image below is click-expandable. — Please send your graphic ideas to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.
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The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“Sean eternos los laureles, que supimos conseguir. Coronados de gloria vivamos ¡O juremos con gloria morir! ¡O juremos con gloria morir!” In English: May the laurels be eternal that we were able to fetch Let us live crowned in glory Or let’s swear to die with glory! Or let’s swear to die with glory! – The last verse of the Argentine National Anthem
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Preparedness Notes for Sunday — August 11, 2024
The Eiger Peak in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland was first summited on August 11, 1858, by an international trio: Christian Almer and Peter Bohren of Switzerland and Charles Barrington of Ireland. — On August 11, 1857, N. H. Wolfe and Company, the oldest flour and grain company in New York City, failed. This failure shook investor confidence and began a slow selloff in the market which continued into late August. Several other failures followed, and this cascaded into what was later called the Panic of 1857. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 114 of …
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JWR’s Meme Of The Week:
The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: So, Which of These is Worse? Driving Drunk, at 96 M.P.H. in a 55-Zone? Or Deployed War Veteran Exaggeration? Or Rivaling Commie Kammie, for Leftist Views? News Links: Pictured: Tim Walz’s Mugshot From 1995 DUI Arrest. National Guard report refutes Tim Walz’s claim of actually toting war weapons ‘in war’. Tim Walz’s military record, National Guard departure get new scrutiny Tim Walz a ‘coward’ and ‘traitor’ for retiring from military before Iraq, says Guardsman who replaced VP pick. Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, …
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; And charged them that they should not make him known: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man …
Preparedness Notes for Saturday — August 10, 2024
On August 10, 1938, a state-record daytime high temperature 119°F (48°C) was recorded in Pendleton, Oregon. Pictured is the Pendleton Post Office, earlier that same year. — On August 10th, 1984, Red Dawn, the first PG-13 rated movie, starring Patrick Swayze was released. The movie (the 1984 original, not the 2012 remake) is a favorite of both JWR and HJL. The movie embodies the independent, indomitable spirit that created this country. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 114 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power …
Editors’ Prepping Progress
To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug-out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year. We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those — or excerpts thereof — in the Odds …
The Editors’ Quote of the Day:
“And Moses told his father in law all that the Lord had done unto Pharaoh and to the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, and all the travail that had come upon them by the way, and how the Lord delivered them. And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the Lord had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians. And Jethro said, Blessed be the Lord, who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaoh, who hath delivered the people from under the hand of …
Preparedness Notes for Friday — August 9, 2024
On August 9, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte set sail for exile on Saint Helena island onboard the British ship the Northumberland. — August 9th, 1831 was the birthday of James Paris Lee (August 9, 1831 – February 24, 1904). He was a Scottish-Canadian and later American inventor and arms designer, best known for inventing the bolt action that led to the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield series of rifles. — I just heard that Seed for Security is running a stock-up sale. Their Colossal Pack is now priced at 25% off. This pack is a total of over 5 pounds of vegetable, herb, …
Economics & Investing For Preppers
Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. In this column, JWR also covers hedges, derivatives, and various obscura. This column emphasizes JWR’s “tangibles heavy” investing strategy and contrarian perspective. Today, some troubling news from legendary investor Warren Buffett. Precious Metals: Early in the week, all of the precious metals went into a slump, along with base metals, and as better publicized, the stock markets. I’m assuming the drop in the precious metals was in anticipation of lower industrial demand. That same day, Bitcoin was down …