Odds ‘n Sods:

Reader Mark A. recommended a canning, freezing, drying and preserving site: PickYourOwn.org    o o o Florida city uproots couple’s 17-year-old garden, over new ordinance    o o o H.L. sent news of the latest link in the chains of tyranny: New Exit Portals at the Syracuse Airport. [JWR’s Comment: I’ve noticed that our local butcher has a similar arrangement for his cattle abattoir, back behind his shop. (Just not so sleek.) Form follows function.]    o o o The latest news from northern California: Separation movement makes case to North State    o o o Speaking of navigation, there …



Notes from JWR:

Last Day! Safecastle is completing their last Mountain House cans sale of the year, with maximum allowable discounts, free shipping, and some special loyalty reward bonuses for buyers club members. The sale ends at midnight on November 20, 2013. — On November 20, 1903 (110 years ago, today,) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, “Range Detective” Tom Horn went to the newly-invented Julian Gallows for the murder of Willie Nickell, a 14-year-old son of a sheepherder. Horn was hanged just one day short of his 43rd birthday. One interesting detail: He braided his own noose rope. Also on this day, in 1953 (60 …


So, You Bought Fish Antibiotics. Now What?, by TX ER DOC

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First, the disclaimers:  Nothing in this article constitutes medical advice.  It is for information purposes only.  It is not meant to diagnose or treat any disease.  Fish antibiotics are not for human consumption.  Never take any medication that was not prescribed specifically for you by your physician.  Hopefully, this information can help you be a more informed and involved patient.  Short of a true post-SHTF scenario, I strongly advise you not to self-diagnose and treat.  (Health care professionals are especially notorious for doing this.)  I have seen significant harm come to many patients because of this.  Recently, someone killed off …


Five Letters Re: Tips on Selecting and Operating a Generator

Sir: Re: Gary D.’s piece on generator use. Good article; I’ve learned a few additional things over the years about generator usage which your readers may find helpful. Power cords – usually, they’re undersized for the load. There are different American Wire Gauge (AWG) specifications for current carrying capacity: 16 gauge – 12 amp maximum for 25 ft, 3.4 amps for 100 ft. 14 gauge – 16 amp max at 25 ft, 5 amps at 100 ft.. 12 gauge – 20 amps at 25 ft, 7 amps at 100 ft. 10 gauge – 30 amps at 25 ft, 10 amps …


Economics and Investing:

The Biggest Money Printing Of All Time Bitcoin market value now exceeds $750 per BTC. (And the Feds sound nervous…) Items from The Economatrix: Factory Production Rises 0.3% In October Cutting Back On Christmas? 90 Years Ago: The End Of German Hyperinflation Several readers mentioned this: Census ‘faked’ 2012 election jobs report


Odds ‘n Sods:

My thanks to everyone who has helped Orange Jeep Dad in the aftermath of the fire that destroyed his home. Please continue to pray for him and his family, and do what you can to help.    o o o Prepper Recon Podcast: TEOTWAWKI Communications with John Jacob Schmidt of Radio Free Redoubt    o o o Several readers have mentioned this exemplar of pudge and braggadaccio: So-called “prepper” fail: “We’re going to take what you’ve got and there’s nothing you can do”. His attitude closely resembles the despicable looter mentality that was cleverly illustrated in an October, 2009 SurvivalBlog …



Notes from JWR:

Today we present another entry for Round 49 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $8,500+ 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.) B.) 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, and C.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources. (A $350 value.) …


Alternative Power Systems: An Update, by David J.

A couple years back I wrote a piece for SurvivalBlog about alternative energy in the suburbs.  I described a strategy for dealing with a potentially prolonged blackout in suburbia.  Essentially the plan is to keep a low profile, by camping in my grid tied, stick built, difficult to defend home.  This was accomplished by shrinking our energy footprint by using a well-insulated basement, propane heat and small scale solar to primarily power DC appliances.  The article is still available in the SurvivalBlog archives.   It is a sound strategy, well within the reach of most suburbanites and could keep many people …


News From The American Redoubt:

I heard about another two prepper-friendly churches the Redoubt. One is Providence Bible Presbyterian Church, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. The other is Mountain View Baptist Church in Pierce, Idaho. Contact: Mountain View Baptist Church P.O. Box 186 Pierce, Idaho 83546 Elder’s Phone: (208) 435-4098    o o o Gary Marbut (of Montana) writes the Supreme Court about the “Made In Montana Guns” law.    o o o Perhaps the Redoubt is bigger than we thought… New Colorado? Rural voters approve secession idea. Meanwhile, partition plans are still in progress in the State of Jefferson counties. According to the National Constitution …


Economics and Investing:

In today’s economic environment, spot silver below $21 per Troy ounce is a bargain. For those who don’t consistently make dollar cost averaged silver purchases, this is a good time to hedge into physical silver. Some clips from the 2013 Sovereign Man Offshore Tactics Workshop, Santiago: Violent Revolution coming to Europe; Ron Paul, Nigel Farage, Jim Rogers Cue up an Asian rendering of Carmina Burana or some other ominous doom music: Canadian Province Issues Offshore Yuan-Denominated Bonds. (Thanks to AmEx for the link.) Ann Barnhardt: The Survival of Civilization Depends on You. Venezuela jails 100 ‘bourgeois’ businessmen in crackdown. (Thanks …


Odds ‘n Sods:

The e-book version of Lisa’ Bedford’s Survival Mom: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst Case Scenarios is on sale for just $3.99 until November 25th. Her popular blog is also quite informative.    o o o Noah (the ultimate prepper in history) comes to the big screen. Here is a quote from the movie trailer: “When They Come, They’ll Be Desperate; And They’ll Be Many.”    o o o Reader Peter S. sent: New Mesh Network Documents Confirm Police Vehicle’s Real-Time Access To DHS Spy Cameras    o o o Appellate court affirms unconstitutionality of California …



A Message To Janet Yellen: Welcome to the Crack House

It appears that Federal Reserve Governor Janet Yellen will be taking over as Fed Chairman soon. (Although, I suppose that in the politically correct Newspeak, she will ignominiously be called a “Chair.” ) As she assumes command of that soiled centenarian private banking cartel, all that I can say to her is: Welcome to the Crack House. Back in April of 2012, I wrote: “Remember when I compared Quantitative Easing debt monetization to crack cocaine addiction? It appears that Tim Geithner and Ben Bernanke have moved up to the level of co-dependency and are only one step away from collapsing …