The latest meme created by JWR:
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Important Dating Tip For The 2020s:
If “She” Has an Adam’s Apple, Then There May Be Other Extra Appendages
News Links:
UCSF Surgeons Develop Effective Scarless Adam’s Apple Surgery.
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“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” – Revelation 3:6-22 (KJV)
On January 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, where Congress was meeting to certify Joe Biden‘s win in the 2020 election; Trump and his backers alleged widespread voter fraud. Today, three years later, after more than 950 arrests, there are still some defendants awaiting trial. And arrests are still continuing.
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Today is the birthday of musician Earl Scruggs (1924-2012).
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Today we present a feature article that was too short to be considered as an entry for Round 110 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging. More than $870,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. We recently polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 110 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry.
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a Bible for preppers, a comprehensive book that contains useful information that we really need to know? Well, there is such a book! And it is The Bible.
For those of you who are neither Jewish nor Christian, I ask you to look at the following examples that I’ve compiled, and decide for yourself whether the Bible is a worthwhile source of information, regardless of who you think wrote it.
Aspects of Biblical wisdom are often hidden from the readers. We’re told to do something, or not to do something, but we’re rarely told why, except in the most general terms: “…that you may live long in the land.” So let’s look at a few specific examples.Continue reading“The Bible, For Preppers, by K.D.”
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 ‘n Sods Column or in the Snippets column. Let’s keep busy and be ready!
I recovered from my head cold fairly quickly, so now I’m back to my usual winter routine. I find a certain satisfaction in caring for our livestock. They need a lot more attention in the winter months, and I enjoy spending time with all of those critters. The cows, horses, and chickens can be entertaining. The sheep are… …well, just sheepish. Since we keep an ancient breed, I don’t think they will ever want to cozy up to us.
The various stock tank heaters can be finicky and are easily dislodged, so at least once a week I have to make adjustments. And because the horses, cattle, and sheep do not move around as much this time of year, we have to pay closer attention to their hooves. Some folks might consider livestock care bothersome. But I’ve always enjoyed it. And, given the current Biden Era high prices for meat and eggs, I’m truly thankful that God is providing so wonderfully for our family. Thank you, Lord!
This past week I helped a neighbor re-program his four Baofeng UV5R handie-talkies. We keep one non-licensed frequency set aside for our informal Neighborhood Watch, locally. There are three neighbors within a mile of us, and they all now use Baofengs that are compatible with ours. To make our little watch system a bit more robust, I’ve recently handed out 12 VDC charging cables with Cigarette Lighter plugs to the neighbors. It is good to know that we will be able to keep in touch, even if the power goes out and the telephone system goes dead for one reason or another.
Now, on to Lily’s part of the report…
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.” – Ecclesiastes 11 (KJV)
American actor Robert Duvall, who was known for his convincing portrayals of a diverse range of characters, was born in San Diego on January 5, 1931. His portrayals in Open Range and Apocalypse Now are unforgettable.
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This new listing in Sheridan, Montana at SurvivalRealty checks off a lot of boxes: Self-sufficiency! Earth-sheltered Home on 40 Acres.
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Today we present another entry for Round 110 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:
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More than $870,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. We recently polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 110 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.
As the saying goes, “spring is just around the corner” but it’s going to be a real, long corner. Winter in Maine can be really long and dark. So far this year the temperatures have been above normal and it’s one week before Christmas and there is hardly any snow on the ground. We had two days of heavy rain and wind which caused great damage to the state. Our bridge partially washed out and we live on a road that ends on a snowmobile trail that was also underwater. Days are short and it can be cloudy for two to three weeks before a peek of sun comes out. My husband and I are middle aged and not athletic so this is how we make it through the winter without getting cabin fever or killing each other. I am too old to learn how to ski, downhill or cross county but admire people that do. I do plenty of ice skating but it is unintentional ice skating, like sliding out to the mailbox or trying to carry water to the chickens without falling.
As a homesteader I have learned to really appreciate the slower pace of winter. Now is the quiet season. It is a time for reflection and calm. Review your accomplishments from the previous year and set new (realistic) goals for the new year. Rest up because the spring project list hanging on the fridge has been growing since November. We hit the ground running in spring! Think of all the things you wanted to do but couldn’t do during the busy season. I can actually sleep an extra 15 minutes on the mornings I don’t have to go into work now. What a luxury!Continue reading“Readying For Spring, by Hollyberry”
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, we look at estate planning for firearms collectors. (See the Tangibles Investing section.)
Will 2024 be the year for precious metals?
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At Gold-Eagle.com: Gold: We Conservatively Forecast $2,375 for 2024’s High.
I found his piece at Wolf Street linked over at theWhatfinger.com news aggregation site: Stock Markets Years & Decades after Huge Bubbles Imploded: China, Hong Kong, Japan, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Here is a great quote from the article:
“First a ground rule here. Stock markets are valued in local currency. When that currency’s purchasing power plunges due to inflation year after year for decades, then stock market indices are a reflection of inflation more than of corporate performance. The 1,700% spike in Argentina’s Merval Index in three years, from about 51,000 in January 2021 to 930,000 now is a sign of the collapsing peso, and not of corporate performance.”
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Reader H.L. sent us this: New year sparks wage hikes in 22 states, boosting income for 9.9 million workers. JWR’s Comment: These wage increases are not keeping up with currency inflation.
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Reader C.S. sent this news link from the UK: ‘I was two feet away!’ Panicked shoppers raise alarm over tap-to-pay checkouts after they were charged for purchases while their credit cards were still in their wallets – with one woman billed THREE times.
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Charles Hugh Smith: Rome Was Eternal, Until It Wasn’t: Imperial Analogs of Decay.
Continue reading“Economics & Investing For Preppers”
“Many people want the government to protect the consumer. A much more urgent problem is to protect the consumer from the government.” – Milton Friedman
On January 4, 2010 Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, officially opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The view (pictured) from the upper stories of the Burj Khalifa is stunning.
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On January 4, 1896 Utah became the 45th state of the U.S.A..
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January 4th is the birthday of George Hyde, who was born “Heide” in 1888, in Arpfingen, Germany. He was the chief gun designer for the Inland Division of General Motors (GM) in Dayton, Ohio during World War II. Hyde was best-known as the co-designer of the M3 “Grease gun” SMG and the Liberator pistol, but he also designed the Bendix-Hyde Carbine and the M2 Hyde submachinegun.
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Today we present another entry for Round 110 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:
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More than $870,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. We recently polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 110 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.
There has been a tremendous amount of change in our country, just in the past three years, not to mention the years and decades before. It’s as if, the worst of the worst scenarios have accelerated, and many of us feel it in our bones that things are going to get worse in our country (America). I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s, and it was a wonderful childhood.
But, as I look back, I can see how the gross inflation and economic problems of the 1970s affected my father, while he insulated us children from most of it. I remember times were leaner, much leaner. But, he always had a job, or found one, and kept us safe and warm. I remember that he went out and got chickens and built a coop (in a suburban neighborhood before HOAs were a thing), and tilled a large area for a garden in the backyard, and he told my mother that he grew up just fine on a pot of beans and cornbread, much to her chagrin. I just thought it was all fun and interesting. He’d become annoyed if we ran the heat in the house and opened a door or window, or opened the refrigerator door too long, or left the lights in the house on. He fixed the cars himself and anything that broke in the house. He could do it all. He was extremely frugal with himself, but generous with his family and others. To a fault. He was a Christian man and always tithed. I have very fond memories of my dad. Today, his selfless dedication to his family would be laughed at, by many people.Continue reading“What To Do in 2024?, by SaraSue”
SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, an update on crime statistics.
The map above, shows U.S. Murder Rates in 2022, (by County) is courtesy of a Reddit Maps Group. Notably, the only counties in the entire American Redoubt region marked in red (with a murder rate above 7.3 per 100,000) were in Montana — namely Glacier, Roosevelt, Rosebud, and Big Horn Counties. Not surprisingly, most of those counties tend to vote Democrat, have high alcoholism rates, and also have a lot of minority low-income families.
From the same Reddit group: Distribution of murder rates across the world.
Value Penguin has updated this web page: Vehicle Theft Statistics by State. From the web page’s intro:
“Motor vehicle thefts are on the rise, with a 25.1% increase since 2019. In fact, nearly 2 vehicles are stolen every minute. But where are vehicle thefts most common — and which makes are most often stolen?
This study goes over both motor vehicle thefts and motorcycle thefts.”
From Insurify: Burglary Statistics 2023: Trends and Insights.
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“Son, we’re on the brink of the next world war
And I don’t think nobody’s prayin’ no more
And I ain’t sayin I know it for sure I’m just down on my knees
Beggin’, Lord, take me home I just wanna go home
I don’t know which road to go It’s been so long I just know
I didn’t used to wake up feelin’ this way
Cussin’ myself every d**n day
People have really gone and lost their way
They all just do what the TVs say And I wanna go home…”
– Oliver Anthony, From the lyrics to his song I Want To Go Home
On January 3rd, 1959, the territory of Alaska became the 49th U.S. state.
On January 3, 1892, English author and scholar J.R.R. Tolkien, who was perhaps best known for his richly inventive epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, was born in South Africa.
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Seed for Security is running a 20%-off sale on their Colossal Security Pack and their Super Survival Security pack.
Their Colossal Security Pack features approximately 76,895 heirloom vegetable, herb, and grain seeds. Their Super Survival Pack contains approximately 5,500 heirloom vegetable and grain seeds.
All of their seeds are open-pollinated and non-GMO. This sale is just for a limited time, so order yours, soon!
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Here is an interesting new listing in Montana, at SurvivalRealty: Amish Built Farmstead — $1,395,000 — 32423 Allison Road, St Ignatius, Montana, USA.
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Today we present another entry for Round 110 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:
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More than $850,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. We recently polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 110 ends on January 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.
