http://www.survivalblogs.com Stay Informed and Keep Ahead of the Horde Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:16:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 SurvivalBlogshttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.survivalblogs.com/society/verizon-drops-muslim-tv-channel-whose-owner-beheaded-his-general-manager/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/society/verizon-drops-muslim-tv-channel-whose-owner-beheaded-his-general-manager/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:16:53 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4630 Verizon FiOS TV will no longer carry Bridges TV, a niche channel aimed at providing coverage for the Muslim American community. Interesting  how Metro reported on this story.  They conveniently buried the beheading  in the very last paragraph: The channel made headlines in 2009 when then-owner Muzzammil Hassan was arrested and charged with beheading his wife, [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/society/verizon-drops-muslim-tv-channel-whose-owner-beheaded-his-general-manager/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/health-fitness/pigs-on-antibiotics-are-making-superbugs-stronger/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/health-fitness/pigs-on-antibiotics-are-making-superbugs-stronger/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:23:49 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4622 PopSci is reporting that the notion that humans’ antibiotic abuse is the catalyst in superbug genesis, but this new research suggests it’s the animals, and the drugs we feed them, that we should worry about. A new paper in the journal mBio, published by the American Society for Microbiology, describes how a human strain of [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/health-fitness/pigs-on-antibiotics-are-making-superbugs-stronger/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/2012-gop-election-process-being-questioned-rightfully-so/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/2012-gop-election-process-being-questioned-rightfully-so/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:48:36 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4615 This is  a great compilation of the recent irregularities showing up at the 2012 GOP caucuses. An interesting video indeed.]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/2012-gop-election-process-being-questioned-rightfully-so/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/reference/meteor-map-what-would-happen-if-a-meteor-the-size-of-the-empire-state-building-hit-earth/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/reference/meteor-map-what-would-happen-if-a-meteor-the-size-of-the-empire-state-building-hit-earth/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:33:31 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4608 With Purdue University’s “Imact Earth!”, you can now find out. You can make up almost any scenario by plugging in the meteor’s diameter, density, impact angle, impact velocity, and target parameters.  Makes me glad that I’m not living near the coast line!  ]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/reference/meteor-map-what-would-happen-if-a-meteor-the-size-of-the-empire-state-building-hit-earth/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/freedom-and-liberty/the-75-senators-who-voted-for-bill-to-allow-30000-surveillance-drones-over-the-us-in-next-ten-years/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/freedom-and-liberty/the-75-senators-who-voted-for-bill-to-allow-30000-surveillance-drones-over-the-us-in-next-ten-years/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:13:28 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4599 Senate Bill H.R. 658 (local download) signed into law the first week of February 2012 paves the way for the use of surveillance drones in US skies. The FAA predicts that by 2020 there could be up to 30,000 drones in operation. The American Civil Liberties Union warned that the legislation could severely undermine Americans’ [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/freedom-and-liberty/the-75-senators-who-voted-for-bill-to-allow-30000-surveillance-drones-over-the-us-in-next-ten-years/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/ppss-body-armours-ceo-shot-successfully-testing-his-bullet-proof-vest/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/ppss-body-armours-ceo-shot-successfully-testing-his-bullet-proof-vest/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:13:32 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4593 Robert Kaiser, the CEO of PPSS Body Armour sent me an email yesterday asking if I would take a look at his new bullet proof vests. What I soon learned was that he put himself in the line of fire to prove that his new ultra thin and ultra lightweight vest was as good as [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/ppss-body-armours-ceo-shot-successfully-testing-his-bullet-proof-vest/feed/ 2 http://www.survivalblogs.com/social-media/facebook-ethics-no-nipples-blood-only/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/social-media/facebook-ethics-no-nipples-blood-only/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:11:55 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4590 RT Reports: On Facebook walls around the world, hate speech, crushed limbs and deep flesh wounds are given the go-ahead in terms of what the company allows on the personal profiles of nearly one billion users. Depictions of female nipple bulges, on the other hand — as well as instances of cartoon nudity and even [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/social-media/facebook-ethics-no-nipples-blood-only/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/the-troops-support-ron-paul/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/the-troops-support-ron-paul/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:40:38 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4581 I think it bears repeating: Ron Paul has has received more money in donations from active duty military personnel than all of the other Republican candidates combined. Let’s look at Ron Paul’s top financial contributors: US Army $24,503 US Air Force $23,335 US Navy $17,432 Mason Capital Management $14,000 Microsoft Corp $13,398 Boeing Co $10,620 [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/the-troops-support-ron-paul/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/the-presidency/policies-of-delusion-on-display-valerie-jarrett-people-who-receive-that-unemployment-check-go-out-and-spend-it-and-help-stimulate-the-economy/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/the-presidency/policies-of-delusion-on-display-valerie-jarrett-people-who-receive-that-unemployment-check-go-out-and-spend-it-and-help-stimulate-the-economy/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:27:00 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4565 This is wrong on so many levels that I’m refraining from commenting.  (Okay, you know I can’t help but comment.  See below.) Here is White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (Let’s Really Stimulate the Economy by Providing Unemployment Checks and Food Stamps for Everyone!) at the Student Summit at North Carolina Central University in Durham, [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/the-presidency/policies-of-delusion-on-display-valerie-jarrett-people-who-receive-that-unemployment-check-go-out-and-spend-it-and-help-stimulate-the-economy/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/obamas-new-dividend-tax-rate-to-kick-the-wheelchairs-out-from-under-our-parents/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/obamas-new-dividend-tax-rate-to-kick-the-wheelchairs-out-from-under-our-parents/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:41:49 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4560 President Obama, the President of Change.  Obama’s plan to triple the tax rate on dividend income will cement his Presidency as one of Hope and Change: Hope:  I hope I can afford my next meal.  I hope I can pay my monthly rent. Change:  I’m going to have to change my diet to Alpo. President [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/obamas-new-dividend-tax-rate-to-kick-the-wheelchairs-out-from-under-our-parents/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/latino-mormons-speak-out-against-mitt-romney-on-immigration/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/latino-mormons-speak-out-against-mitt-romney-on-immigration/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:25:51 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4556 Fox News Latino reports: As Mitt Romney continues to seek the Republican presidential nomination while rarely discussing his faith, a growing number of vocal Latino Mormons say they intend to use Mormon teachings on immigration to convince others not to vote for him. … While stressing the Mormon faith’s historic connection to converting immigrants, Latino [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/latino-mormons-speak-out-against-mitt-romney-on-immigration/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/homeland-security-expert-gets-schooled-on-c-span-regarding-underwear-bomber-facts/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/homeland-security-expert-gets-schooled-on-c-span-regarding-underwear-bomber-facts/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:05:28 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4543 I have a hard time believing that Mickey McCarter had no clue about the facts surrounding this case.  In light of the fact of open testimony, c-span videos, and a simple google search of the case would have brought forth thousands of articles. You see, Mickey McCarter’s bio is this: eNewsletter Editor/Senior Washington Correspondent, is [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/homeland-security-expert-gets-schooled-on-c-span-regarding-underwear-bomber-facts/feed/ 1 http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/rick-santorums-dissection-it-doesnt-take-long-to-get-overwhelmed-by-the-political-odor/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/rick-santorums-dissection-it-doesnt-take-long-to-get-overwhelmed-by-the-political-odor/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:53:13 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4534 For all of us who had the (dis) pleasure of having to dissect animals and various animal body parts in High School and College, I’m sure you remember the awful smell of formaldehyde. As I watch Rick Santorum walk down the political runway, I’m getting whiffs of that old stinky smell.  My real problem is [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/politics/rick-santorums-dissection-it-doesnt-take-long-to-get-overwhelmed-by-the-political-odor/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/mainstream-media/fox-news-careening-to-the-left/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/mainstream-media/fox-news-careening-to-the-left/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:14:03 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4525 As I’m sure you have already heard:  Fox cancels Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano. Was it his support of Ron Paul? Or is it due to Rupert Murdoch making a deal with the U.S. Justice Department over his being in hot water over the phone hacking scandal?  Have you noticed how FOX News is becoming [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/mainstream-media/fox-news-careening-to-the-left/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/freedom-and-liberty/private-prison-company-to-demand-90-occupancy/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/freedom-and-liberty/private-prison-company-to-demand-90-occupancy/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:51:18 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4507 The nation’s largest private prison company is offering cash-strapped state governments to buy up their penitentiaries and manage convicted criminals at a cost-savings. But there’s a catch…the states must guarantee that are there are enough prisoners to ensure that the venture is profitable to the company. Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) has reached out to [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/freedom-and-liberty/private-prison-company-to-demand-90-occupancy/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/mexico-2/mexico-experienced-six-errr-49-kidnappings-per-day-in-2011/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/mexico-2/mexico-experienced-six-errr-49-kidnappings-per-day-in-2011/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:31:58 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4499 Mexico experienced an average of six kidnappings per day in the second half of last year, up 23.4 percent from the same period in 2010, according to the government. But, and I mean a big BUT, an official stated that only one abduction in 10 is even reported to police. Authorities logged 1,239 kidnappings in [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/mexico-2/mexico-experienced-six-errr-49-kidnappings-per-day-in-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/the-big-five-banks-are-above-the-law/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/the-big-five-banks-are-above-the-law/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:18:53 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4482 Zerohedge just reported: The Farce-Hole Gets Deeper: Obama’s “Robo-Settlement For Votes” Cost To Taxpayers: $40 Billion The FT reports tonight that Obama’s foreclosure settlement with the banks over their improper seizure of tax-paying US citizens’ homes will in fact be subsidized by those very same US taxpayers. It is a hidden clause (that has not [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/the-big-five-banks-are-above-the-law/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/jim-rogers-governments-lie-distort-and-make-mistakes-protect-yourself-by-owning-real-assets/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/jim-rogers-governments-lie-distort-and-make-mistakes-protect-yourself-by-owning-real-assets/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:31:12 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4476 Jim Rogers is a known commodities cheerleader.  His belief in the cyclical nature of commodities was one of the main reasons his Quantum Fund tacked on gains of 4200%  over 10 years. On November 4, 2010, at Oxford University’s Balliol College, he urged students to scrap career plans for Wall Street or the City, London’s [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/financial/jim-rogers-governments-lie-distort-and-make-mistakes-protect-yourself-by-owning-real-assets/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/ponderings/dont-be-crazy-your-life-is-good-really-good-its-fantastic/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/ponderings/dont-be-crazy-your-life-is-good-really-good-its-fantastic/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:11:39 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4468 My wife is right.  She is known to describe my entertainment tastes this way: “If a 10 year old likes the movie, so will my husband.” Guilty as charged!  May I present to you my Friday morning pondering: This is a scene from Nacho Libre – I think it pretty much sums up the duplicitous [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/ponderings/dont-be-crazy-your-life-is-good-really-good-its-fantastic/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/military/military-power-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/military/military-power-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:11:49 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4445 I’ve read “about” this report for years.   It is now available in our download section: Military Power of the People’s Republic of China Here are a  few tidbits that I gleaned from the report.  You may find this interesting: The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is pursuing comprehensive transformation from a mass army designed for protracted [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/military/military-power-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/soldier-perspectives-on-small-arms-in-combat/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/soldier-perspectives-on-small-arms-in-combat/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:51:07 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4438 This is an interesting report put out by CNA Corporation assessing our soldiers’ perspectives on the reliability and durability of their weapon systems in combat. More specifically: “This study assessed soldier perspectives on the reliability and durability of their weapon systems in combat to aid in decisions regarding current and future small arms needs of [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/soldier-perspectives-on-small-arms-in-combat/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/military/made-in-china-chinese-army-hand-grenade-fail/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/military/made-in-china-chinese-army-hand-grenade-fail/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:07:48 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4433 I sure can’t tell what this guy hit, but this live grenade sure found its way back to its owner.]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/military/made-in-china-chinese-army-hand-grenade-fail/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/this-is-what-it-is-like-to-be-shot-with-an-ak-47/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/this-is-what-it-is-like-to-be-shot-with-an-ak-47/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:49:03 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4426 Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC), was tired of customers asking if his company’s bullet-resistant glass in its armored cars actually resisted bullets. So the CEO asked his employee to shoot at him with an AK-47. Holy crap, indeed! Here is some additional information on the AK-47: AK-47 Operator’s Manual The AK-47: the world’s favourite killing machine]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/gear/this-is-what-it-is-like-to-be-shot-with-an-ak-47/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/food/pepsi-is-losing-its-fizz-by-making-a-fetal-fatal-mistake/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/food/pepsi-is-losing-its-fizz-by-making-a-fetal-fatal-mistake/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:02:17 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4403   Black eye #1:  PepsiCo is obliterating its 401(k) contributions for some employees. Black eye #2:  PepsiCo has announced plans to lay off 8,700 employees and cut 100 of its 150 ad agencies in a bid to become more efficient. Bruised kidney #1:  PepsiCo is reducing the money it puts into its pension and retiree [...]]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/food/pepsi-is-losing-its-fizz-by-making-a-fetal-fatal-mistake/feed/ 0 http://www.survivalblogs.com/2nd-amendment/home-invasion-gun-fight-nanny-state-version/ http://www.survivalblogs.com/2nd-amendment/home-invasion-gun-fight-nanny-state-version/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:17:24 +0000 Chris http://www.survivalblogs.com/?p=4398 ]]> http://www.survivalblogs.com/2nd-amendment/home-invasion-gun-fight-nanny-state-version/feed/ 0