The $150 Ammo Can PV Power Project. o o o F.J. sent: Local Blackouts Reveal Global Risks. And in related news: Should You Worry About the Power Going Out Like in Revolution? This Congressman Thinks So. o o o R.B.S. sent this: Cooking With A Cordless Power Drill o o o ‘Fast and Furious’ report slams ‘disregard’ for public safety as DOJ officials quit
Reader V.H. wrote: “I couldn’t help but notice that the Propper [brand] A-TACs camouflage pattern uses soft edges and colors that are very similar to the rebels’ camo used on the planet Endor, from [the second-produced film in the] Star Wars [movie series]. Is this one of those “life imitates art” situations, or vice versa? As I recall, the German Army experimented with soft-edged patterns during WWII, and some of those were quite effective. o o o A clever new product that I first heard about nearly a year ago will soon be available to the public: The Survival …
Reader C.B. suggested this product for anyone who considers their iPhone indispensable: AQUA TEK S for iPhone 4/4: A rugged case that provides extra battery life and water resistance. o o o The Western Pit: Homestead Vehicle Lift (for underbody work) o o o SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large Michael Z. Williamson has some commentary at his publisher’s web site about firearms realism, Hollywood, and “loopholes”: Getting Guns Right o o o F.G. sent this from Nanny Looney State Britannia: Mentally ill to be allowed to become MPs, serve on juries and be company directors. JWR’s Comment: This …
Rick in New York mentioned this latest bit of Bloomberg-inspired insanity: New York OKs nation’s first ban on super-sized sugary drinks o o o Sue C. was the first of several readers to send this: Gun Sales Hinge on Obama Re-Election: Cabela’s, Other Retailers Prepare for Surge in Demand o o o G.G. forwarded a link to some Slate commentary that confirms my conjecture about the secret cache of Revlon Equave Hydro Nutritive Shampoo: The Biggest Problem With the Post-Apocalyptic Show Revolution: the Women’s Perfect Hair. o o o R.B.S. sent this news from Oz: Superbugs spread …
Safecastle’s current “Repel the Chaos” sale has transitioned to Week 4, with the following special offers (ending September 21st): 1.) Safecastle Royal members who make any single purchase (one weekly incentive per member) totaling at least $450 receive a free Katadyn Vario water filter and a 20-pack of MP1 purification tablets ($117 value). 2.) Or, make a purchase of at least $1,250 and receive a free Katadyn Pocket water filter. (a $379 value), and 3.) They are now discounting selected Mountain House can cases up to 33% for a very limited time. Don’t miss out. o o o Reader …
F.G. sent: Cameras to protect speed cameras from “vandals” o o o Sean M. sent: Small rural-Arizona school evokes old-frontier spirit o o o A slightly different culture: Live Crab Vending Machine in China – Video o o o Louis James of Casey Research: G. Edward Griffin on Saving the US from Totalitarianism o o o James K. sent this link: Wood Pallet Shed Project
G.G. flagged this Vauban homage: 15 Star-Shaped Forts From Around the World o o o James K. suggested this: Bulletproof vehicles get lighter, stronger o o o F.G. mentioned this furniture for gun geeks: Mosin Nagant Rifle Crate Coffee Table o o o Giving preparedness a bad name: Kissimmee man stole trailer, planned doomsday bunker, police say. (Thanks to John McC. for the link.) o o o Assaulted: A pro-gun documentary using Kickstarter financing.
News from Korea: New Swine Flu Virus Shows Lethal Signs. (A hat tip to Tim P. for the link.) o o o H.L. suggested this at The Daily Crux: How to grow an inconspicuous garden… no matter where you live o o o Ready Made Resources is having a special on genuine full mil-spec AN/PVS-14 Gen 3+ night vision scopes. For a limited time they are offering these “grade A” scopes with a free Picatinny rail weapons mount, free shutter eyepiece and free shipping. As usual, these include aa head mount and carry case . These have a …
Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) mentioned: Slingshots in the Roman Empire? (Joerg is still experimenting.) o o o Reader F.J. sent this grim prediction: Complex Systems Theorists Predict We’re About One Year From Global Food Riots o o o K.A.F. suggested this British television series: The Wartime Kitchen & Garden o o o H.L. liked the 52 weeks of preparedness lessons provided by ReadyNutrition.com
Karl G. recommended a great video with yet another use for IBC totes: Building an IBC aquaponic system, along with this instructive PDF. Karl notes: “You just have to make sure that the tank wasn’t used for some nasty chemicals before making this.” o o o Rewarding Idiots with Democratic Totalitarianism o o o I heard about an interesting new blog from a libertarian Christian philosopher who has emigrated to Chile: The Fifth Stage Blog o o o Havana’s blackout. o o o Tom of CampingSurvival.com co-produced this instructional video: How-To Roast Green Organic Coffee Beans …
Leauxryda sent an interesting article discussing the types of weapons used by criminals with facts that support a victim stands a better chance of defending themselves rather than passively submitting. o o o Reader Pierre M. sent the link to a PDF of a classic public domain book that will be of interest to homeschoolers and to anyone who studies military strategy: History Of The Conquest Of England By The Normans, by Augustin Thierry. (Translated from the French.) o o o This new group meetup page looks promising: PrepperLink Groups. o o o You can now hear …
I’m pleased to announce that my old associate Todd Savage has officially launched www.SurvivalRetreatConsulting.com. Todd is both a former real estate agent and a Marine with a good tactical eye. He offers his on-site services for selecting and upgrading retreats in Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington, and Northwest Montana. His rates are quite affordable. o o o R.B.S. sent: The power of the Sun: Now NASA reveals Video of a 500,000 mile ‘solar whip’ that caused an aurora on Earth o o o Another Sustainable Preparedness Expo will be held on September 30, 2012 in Spokane, Washington. o …
Signs of the times: Roadside solar panels nabbed. (Thanks to Brian M. for the link.) o o o SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large Mike Williamson mentioned this amazing cartridge made by shortening and necking down 20mm Vulcan cases: 14.9mm SOP o o o Several readers mentioned this essay by novelist (and former Navy SEAL) Matt Bracken: When The Music Stops – How America’s Cities May Explode In Violence. Note that Matt Bracken isn’t a racist. He’s a realist. o o o Cause for concern: White House circulating draft of executive order on cybersecurity. (Thanks to K.A.F. for the …
Some good advice on “flyaway bag” packing from Scott Stewart of STRATFOR: Evacuations and Contingency Planning. (Thanks to Joseph L. for the link.) o o o M.K.P. suggested: DIY Solar panels for RV or off grid o o o A few tactical tidbits can be found here: See What A Real Marines Mission In Afghanistan Looks Like o o o How “Crazy Survivalists” Make The World A Better Place
From the trailer, this one looks even more prescient: Atlas Shrugged Part II. It will be released on October 12, 2012. o o o Mike M. mentioned that there are some useful links at this Patriot Post page: Disaster Preparedness Resources & Guides o o o F.G. sent a link to an amazing short video of an African lion hunt. The final sequence shows the importance of shot placement. Now that was a close call. o o o Speaking of Africa, here is the latest news from Mugabestan: War vets reject draft constitution. o o o …