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 examine the recent rally in the gold and silver markets. (See the Precious Metals section.) Precious Metals: Gold prices ignore Powell’s hawkish stance as prices surge to session highs above $2‚050.  JWR’s Comment:  Yes‚ the metals are indeed looking bullish!  I noted these figures‚ from after-hours trading on Friday evening (December 1st‚ 2023): Gold … The post Economics &; Investing For Preppers appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The following recipe for Southern California Biscuits is from one of the 11 bonus books that will be included in the upcoming edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick:  GOOD HOUSEKEEPING’S BOOK of MENUS‚ RECIPES‚ and‚ HOUSEHOLD DISCOVERIES (Copyright 2023). This 255-page book has hundreds of recipes. The 2005-2023 SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick should be orderable by January 25‚ 2024.  These sell out quickly each year‚ so mark your calendar. Ingredients 2 cupfuls bread flour 4 teaspoonfuls baking-powder 3 tablespoonfuls shortening 1 teaspoonful salt 8 cupfuls milk 2 tablespoonfuls butter or margarine Orange marmalade (for filling) Directions Sift together … The post Recipe of the Week: Southern California Biscuits appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Recently‚ I have been testing a Therma Max Waffle Base Layer. I have found it to be warm and comfortable for everyday wear during cold weather. It is one of many excellent modern base layer options. Rodney Dangerfield‚ The Great Escape‚ and The Maquis For a couple of hundred years or more‚ base-layer-like garments in cotton or wool were popular among people who actually had to work outside during cold weather. Of course‚ they weren’t called a “base layer.” They were called “long johns” or “long underwear.” People wealthy enough to stay inside near the fire were less enthused about … The post Therma Max Waffle Base Layer‚ by Thomas Christianson appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

On December 4‚ 1679‚ English philosopher and political theorist Thomas Hobbes‚ who was perhaps best known for his political philosophy‚ died at age 91. — December 4th is the birthday of Gregory “Pappy” Boyington‚ (born 1912) an AVG “Flying Tiger” volunteer pilot for the Chinese Nationalist government‚ WWII Marine Corps aviator‚ and Medal of Honor recipient. (He died January 11‚ 1988.) A proto-Redoubter‚ Pappy Boyington was born in Couer d’Alene‚ Idaho and was raised in Spokane‚ Washington. — A Reminder: Jonathan Rawles — my #1 Son who operates SurvivalRealty.com — has mentioned that they have recently revamped their Agent Directory‚ … The post Preparedness Notes for Monday — December 4‚ 2023 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

3 more wars start soon. GET PREPARE FOR WINTER https://canadianpreparedness.ca/search?type=product&;q=heat*+hog* Easy Hack to heat home with woodstove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9amzXYKGYMk Winter Survival items https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVP_43GXctI How people survived winter before technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFxHg2bw6tg Winter Survival Strategies and Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8ZYUxDKe1w Winter proof your car https://youtu.be/2n9bk8M84Vc?si=QwQwCa2JWWHRYDPp The Apocalypse is a given at this point. Prepare for it here. Use discount code SURVIVALPREPPER for 10% off / Premium Survival/ Emergency Equipment https://canadianpreparedness.com/ GET EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION MEDS AND ANTIBIOTICS (affiliate link) https://jasemedical.com/canadianprepper GET WHOLESALE FREEZEDRIED FOOD (World reknown quality) USE DISCOUNT CODE 'CanadianPrepper' https://tinyurl.com/nhhtddh6 GET GOLD AND SILVER FROM A VETTED REPUTABLE COMPANY (affiliate links) IN CANADA https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100810984-13658063 IN USA https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100810984-10959597 Gasmasks and Protective Equipment https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/first-aid Emergency Food Supplies https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/food Survival Tools https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/all-tools Shelter and Sleep Systems https://www.canadianpreparedness.com/product-categories/shelter/ Water Filtration https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/water-filtration Cooking Systems https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/cookware Silky Saws https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/silky-saws-canadian-prepper Flashlights &; Navigation https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/electronics Survival Gear/ Misc https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/protection-hunting Fire Starting https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/fatrope-firestarter-canadian-prepper Hygiene https://canadianpreparedness.com/collections/towels

Join OUR TRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4YOBmzRey4X3lLCjhw3UaQ/join GAS Mask: https://parcilsafety.com/?rfsn=7244284.e8af67 25% Code: Black_Scout MIRA Safety GAS MASK: https://alnk.to/4BE5unD BLACKSCOUT10 for 10% off Buy OUR GEAR: http://www.blackscoutsurvival.com Brands WE TRUST: Turkesterone (Muscle Builder): (Code BLACKSCOUT 5% OFF) https://blackforestsupplements.com/?sca_ref=2031590.7J8c42Pvb2 MAKE A YOUTUBE STREAM JUST LIKE THIS: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/4521604491771904 SURVIVAL FOOD-NUTRIENT SURVIVAL (CODE BLACKSCOUT10) FOR 10%OFF https://nutrientsurvival.com/products/black-scout-survival-nre-emergency-food-supply-bucket BSS V5 Tactical Light: https://amzn.to/3M5p06Q ANTIBIOTICS-Here is the link to Jase Medical: https://www.jasemedical.com/blackscoutsurvival My Bracelets I wear: (proceeds support Homeless Veterans) https://chibuntu.com/products/black-scout-survival-bracelets 15% OFF with discount code BLACKSCOUTSURVIVAL Twitter: @Black_Scout Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Scout-Survival/664083850312780?ref=br_tf Instagram: http://instagram.com/blackscoutsurvival

Food for thought!

A Florida family is grieving after tragedy has struck not once‚ but twice in exactly three months. Dalton Penkacik was walking to his job at an Amazon delivery center in Jacksonville around 1:15 a.m. on Dec. 1 when he was struck by a vehicle. An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was reportedly responding to a separate call and noticed Penkacik's body on the inside southbound lane of the 4500 block of Blanding Boulevard‚ according to authorities. The 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.Police said the driver struck Penkacik and then "fled the scene without rendering aid‚ calling for help‚ or reporting the incident.”Investigators suspect the hit-and-run vehicle was a Volkswagen based on evidence at the crime scene. Exactly three months before Penkacik's untimely death‚ the 25-year-old's younger brother was also killed in a car crash. On Sept. 1‚ 12-year-old Brighton Penkacik was on his way to school. The young boy was walking to a school bus stop when a dog reportedly started chasing him. Brighton allegedly ran into the road to escape the attacking dog and was hit by a Chevrolet Cruz. The driver allegedly remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement in their investigation.Brighton died from his injuries. Shawnee Penkacik told the Florida Times-Union that her 12-year-old son "was the brightest light in our family of 12 kids" and "had abundant joy and because he walked to school‚ [he] is gone way too soon."“When Brighton passed‚ he (Dalton) was the one that held everything together‚” the grieving mother told WOKV. “We’re seeing our kids who came to the term Brighton was gone to now Dalton is gone‚ and they have thoughts of who is next who are we going to lose next.”“I don’t understand how someone could hit and leave our son in the road‚” Shawnee said. “Dalton was caring‚ compassionate‚ kind‚ hardworking‚ a pillar in our family‚ a great big brother.”Shawnee recalled the last thing Dalton said to her: "Hey I love you mom‚ I’ll see you when I get home’ and I don’t get to see him."The father‚ Jason Penkacik‚ added‚ “It feels like the world stops and you’re trying to process it‚ it’s difficult to put into words and it’s a feeling I wouldn’t put on anybody.” Jason wrote on Facebook: “Every day is a blessing! Hug your kids and tell them you love them."Shawnee said‚ “This has impacted our family and in a way that’s difficult to recover from but we know we will because we have strong faith and we know God will see us through‚ but the humanity of it‚ compassion for people‚ it feels like nobody had compassion for Dalton.” Florida ranks as one of the most deadly states for pedestrians. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association report on pedestrian traffic fatalities for 2022‚ Florida is ranked as the third-most deadly state for pedestrians. In 2022‚ Florida averaged 3.70 pedestrian fatalities per 100‚000 residents. The most dangerous states are New Mexico with 4.40 deaths per 100‚000 and Arizona with 4.17 fatalities. The report also revealed that pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed a whopping 77% between 2010 and 2021 – versus a 25% increase in all other traffic fatalities. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here! Two Jacksonville brothers hit‚ killed by cars exactly three months apart www.youtube.com

BREAKING: Hundreds of Pro-Hamas Protesters Ignite Smoke Bombs at UPenn‚ Chant 'Intifada Revolution'