by Jonathan Hunt
In every survival situation, whether you are stuck in a vehicle or your home after an event such as an earthquake or storm occurs, water is essential to your staying alive.
Carrying at least 3 gallons of water in your vehicle is a preferable amount as anyone with enough experience can tell you and is a necessary requirement, not less than that as one would normally believe.
Depending upon where you live in the country will determine just how much water you may actually want to have on hand.
Should you live in Arizona or Utah where the heat can reach excessive temperatures during the day and plummet to below zero temperatures, you will likely lose several pints of water by the time the sun sets and this is without much exertion and therefore you will need the water to keep your body hydrated and stave off heat stroke (hyperthermia) and/or freezing to death (hypothermia).
In desert regions, the sun bakes and therefore it will cook not only your car during the warmer months it will also cook your brain and should you have to change a tire, dig out of a wash or even have to walk for any distance in even mild temperatures to reach help then you will lose enough water through your breathing and sweating that a mere gallon may not or will probably not be enough to keep you hydrated or even rehydrate you if you are already low on water which happens to be the case for many people in the United States.
In other areas that are cooler or, rather, not desert-like the need may still be the same and you should take such factors into consideration. If the conditions are so extreme as to cause a long-term situation of 6 months to several years, then the need to find water would become even greater and you would have to seek other sources for getting water such as the back of a toilet tank, a water pipe, animal waterers and so forth after proper disinfection has taken place.
To disinfect water, you can add 5 or 10 drops of 2% Iodine tincture, depending upon how dirty the water is is how much you will use, the clearer it is the less you need of the tincture, shake it up and then let it sit for 25 to 30 minutes before drinking.
Just make sure that the water you are going to treat does not have chemicals such as those which are placed in the back of a toilet tank that clean the toilet with every flush which means you will have to distill the water instead to prevent drinking down various sorts of deadly chemicals and killing yourself in the process.
If you find the water has been treated with chemicals then you can distill it by placing a pot of water over a heat source and finding a way to extract the rising steam into another container such as a cup in the center of the pan by using a string attached to the center of an upside lid placed atop your cooking vessel or using molded aluminum foil with a string or using other objects which would allow the steam to drain toward an awaiting container which is clean and safe for drinking from.
Should you be in a location where there is enough sun to heat up a jug full of water then you can attach clear tubing to the jug at or near the top, seal around the tube coming out of the container and allow the steam to vent and drip down into another container which is, again, clean and safe for drinking from.
Although some would say that you can drink your own urine, this is not true as it will cause vomiting and the number of impurities in your urine are not to be taken lightly not to mention that urine is acidic and if you have ever experienced or seen the after-effects of urine on human skin you will know that it burns so you will definitely want to avoid drinking it until you have distilled it.
It may seem disgusting or gross to distill urine but all that will come out of urine during distillation is pure, consumable water and to avoid dying from dehydration it would be far wiser to drink the pure contents of distilled urine than to suffer the consequences of wishing that you had.
Also, doing so will also give you enough time to find other sources from which you can replenish what little water you will have left in your body taking into account that your breath and body are going to be giving off or losing moisture every minute and you will be hydrated only so long before you will have to find or make drinking water from one or another sources.
If you were to vomit from drinking your own urine or from impure water then you will lose water and that and diarrhea which comes from certain bugs found in most water are what you want to avoid if at all possible, so remember to distill your water when in doubt or you know that a source should not be ingested.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Two-Way Radio Communications For The Bug-Out Bag
by Jonathan Hunt ATU 757
I know what you're thinking - great another article dedicated to the bug-out bag. And I agree, over last couple of weeks I've been preoccupied with this bugging out business. First we talked about children during a bug-out, then guns for the bug-out bag and here we go again with communications for the bug-out bag.
Trust me, I'm not turning the survivalist blog into another head for the hills bug-out site. I've had these ideas for sometime and originally planned to space the articles over several months, but since everyone seems to be interested in this subject, I've decided to go ahead and post my thoughts.
An area I haven't seen discussed in much detail is communications for the bug-out bag. Let me tell you before we start, that I'm not a radio geek and I'm sure some of you know more about radio communications than I do. That is why I've opened this discussion to give my thoughts and give readers a chance to share theirs.
A means of communication between members of your bug-out group could prove important or even be the difference between life and death. Members of your group could become separated or wounded while away from base camp or you may need a means of communication when coordinating offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The first consideration should be range and type of radio. Keep in mind that advertised ranges of 10 to 30 miles for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band radios are under ideal conditions, conditions that seldom exist in the real world. Actual range is often much less.
The average output for the hand-held GMRS band radios is around 1-2 watts. I'm not sure if this can be adjusted or if it is a fixed wattage set by the manufacturer? If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Legally to operate a radio using GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22, you'll need to get a license issued by the FCC, although you do not need a license before purchasing a GMRS-capable two-way radios.
Family Radio Service (FRS) models are lower power units that operate with a half watt of power. They can transmit on 7 FRS channels and 7 shared FRS/GMRS channels (channels 1-7) for a total of 14 channels. No license is required to operate this type radio - the downside is limited range when compared with GMSR.
Variable power would be a good option. If you are talking a few yards you don't want to waste your batteries by broadcasting at full power 100% of the time.(Note) any radio—even if it has 2 watts of power—automatically switches down to a half-watt when operating on the 7 FRS-specific channels.
A variable power option will allow you to adjust output depending on the situation, saving power and lowering the possibility of your communications being monitored by a third and possible hostile party.
During an extended emergency having charged batteries will become a concern (also an excellent barter item). Most two-way radios run on standard AA or AAA batteries, these are small, light and cheap - perfect for building the cache.
When stocking up on batteries it's best to keep the one-size-fits-all concept in mind if possible. In other words try to standardize your lights, AM/FM/ shortwave, two-way radios and other devices so they use only one battery size - preferably AA.
Rechargeable's and compatible solar chargershould be considered. I would stay away from the Wal-Mart Rayovac green rechargeable's, I've had much better luck and extended usage from the Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable's they have lasted nearly twice as long.
I've purposely avoided suggesting makes and models of two-way radios for the bug-out bag, because there are so many choices with new models coming out nearly every day, my suggestions would quickly become dated and I only have experience with a limited number of models
I know what you're thinking - great another article dedicated to the bug-out bag. And I agree, over last couple of weeks I've been preoccupied with this bugging out business. First we talked about children during a bug-out, then guns for the bug-out bag and here we go again with communications for the bug-out bag.
Trust me, I'm not turning the survivalist blog into another head for the hills bug-out site. I've had these ideas for sometime and originally planned to space the articles over several months, but since everyone seems to be interested in this subject, I've decided to go ahead and post my thoughts.
An area I haven't seen discussed in much detail is communications for the bug-out bag. Let me tell you before we start, that I'm not a radio geek and I'm sure some of you know more about radio communications than I do. That is why I've opened this discussion to give my thoughts and give readers a chance to share theirs.
A means of communication between members of your bug-out group could prove important or even be the difference between life and death. Members of your group could become separated or wounded while away from base camp or you may need a means of communication when coordinating offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The first consideration should be range and type of radio. Keep in mind that advertised ranges of 10 to 30 miles for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band radios are under ideal conditions, conditions that seldom exist in the real world. Actual range is often much less.
The average output for the hand-held GMRS band radios is around 1-2 watts. I'm not sure if this can be adjusted or if it is a fixed wattage set by the manufacturer? If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Legally to operate a radio using GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22, you'll need to get a license issued by the FCC, although you do not need a license before purchasing a GMRS-capable two-way radios.
Family Radio Service (FRS) models are lower power units that operate with a half watt of power. They can transmit on 7 FRS channels and 7 shared FRS/GMRS channels (channels 1-7) for a total of 14 channels. No license is required to operate this type radio - the downside is limited range when compared with GMSR.
Variable power would be a good option. If you are talking a few yards you don't want to waste your batteries by broadcasting at full power 100% of the time.(Note) any radio—even if it has 2 watts of power—automatically switches down to a half-watt when operating on the 7 FRS-specific channels.
A variable power option will allow you to adjust output depending on the situation, saving power and lowering the possibility of your communications being monitored by a third and possible hostile party.
During an extended emergency having charged batteries will become a concern (also an excellent barter item). Most two-way radios run on standard AA or AAA batteries, these are small, light and cheap - perfect for building the cache.
When stocking up on batteries it's best to keep the one-size-fits-all concept in mind if possible. In other words try to standardize your lights, AM/FM/ shortwave, two-way radios and other devices so they use only one battery size - preferably AA.
Rechargeable's and compatible solar chargershould be considered. I would stay away from the Wal-Mart Rayovac green rechargeable's, I've had much better luck and extended usage from the Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable's they have lasted nearly twice as long.
I've purposely avoided suggesting makes and models of two-way radios for the bug-out bag, because there are so many choices with new models coming out nearly every day, my suggestions would quickly become dated and I only have experience with a limited number of models
Sunday, February 14, 2010
What You Should Know About Wheat
by Jonathan Hunt
0ver the past couple of weeks I've had several readers ask where I buy wheat for storage and how I grind it for use. Good questions and I'm sure more than a few readers would like to know the answer.
If you've been reading this blog for a while you probably already know wheat is a staple of my food storage program, along with beans, corn, rice, honey, salt, powdered milk, spices, canned fruits, vegetables and meat.
Yet wheat seems to be the sticking point for many survivalists. They don't know where to buy, how to store or use this wonderful grain, to make flour for leavened, flat and steamed breads, biscuits, cookies, cakes, breakfast cereal, pasta, noodles, beer and other alcoholic beverages, or even biofuels.
I buy the bulk of my wheat grain at the local Farmers Co-Op. This is the same grain that is sold for animal feed. I've been using this product for several years with no ominous effects. Yet most of you will balk at the thought of eating animal feed.
Never buy "seed" grain for human consumption, seed grain is often treated with insecticides and fungicides. Seed grain wasn't intended to be eaten but planted. Buy untreated whole grain sold as "feed" that was meant to be eaten.
Look for "field run grain" it's cheaper and because of fewer processing steps it is less likely to be infected with mold or contaminated. Field run will have dirt and detritus that will need to be removed before use, but cleaning wheat isn't a big deal.
First sort the grain by laying it out on a clean surface and pick out any chunks of dirt, rocks or darker grain, after sorting you need to wash the grain. Place the grain on a sifter or screen and pour clean water over it until the water coming out the bottom is as clean as that being poured in from the top.
After cleaning the grain you'll need to dry it before grinding. Pour the grain into a strainer and set it aside for about ten minutes, after it stops dripping spread it out on a cookie sheet about ¼ inch deep, heat in oven at 180° degrees occasionally stirring until dry. Drying usually takes about an hour, if takes longer that's fine, just make sure it doesn't burn.
Or, if you prefer you can dry it outside under the sun, this is better and cheaper but is dependant on the weather and time of day and year. Just spread the grain out in a thin layer on newspaper or other suitable material in direct sunlight. A solar oven could also be used, but I've never tried this method myself.
After cleaning and drying it's time to start cranking the grinder (you do have a grinder don't you) a lot of people are surprised to learn that some of the meal comes out perfectly fine the first time through, while other parts remain coarse and need to be reground several times.
One way to make grinding easier is to use a grinding screen to sift out the finer flour while leaving the larger pieces of grain behind. The grinding screen is simply a four sided box with sides but no top and a bottom made of nylon window screen from the hardware store. Mine is 15" X 12" inches with sides made of ¾ inch by 3-1/2 wood.
Cut the wood to length and nail or screw the pieces together. Lay the screen out on a hard surface, sit the box down flat on top of the screen and cut to fit with an utility knife. Turn the box over and tack the screen to the box with several thumbtacks or small nails to hold the screen in place.
Take all purpose cement from the pluming department of the hardware store, and spread generously around the rim of the box over the edge of the screen forming a permanent seal between the wood and the screen.
When grinding place a section of newspaper under the grinder head and set the box on top. Grind as normal but this time after each pass through the grinder, shake the finer meal onto the newspaper and transfer into a bowl.
Pour the coarser meal back into the grinder and regrind repeating until reaching the desired constancy. This saves running the finer mill back through the mill, making, grinding easier and quicker.
0ver the past couple of weeks I've had several readers ask where I buy wheat for storage and how I grind it for use. Good questions and I'm sure more than a few readers would like to know the answer.
If you've been reading this blog for a while you probably already know wheat is a staple of my food storage program, along with beans, corn, rice, honey, salt, powdered milk, spices, canned fruits, vegetables and meat.
Yet wheat seems to be the sticking point for many survivalists. They don't know where to buy, how to store or use this wonderful grain, to make flour for leavened, flat and steamed breads, biscuits, cookies, cakes, breakfast cereal, pasta, noodles, beer and other alcoholic beverages, or even biofuels.
I buy the bulk of my wheat grain at the local Farmers Co-Op. This is the same grain that is sold for animal feed. I've been using this product for several years with no ominous effects. Yet most of you will balk at the thought of eating animal feed.
Never buy "seed" grain for human consumption, seed grain is often treated with insecticides and fungicides. Seed grain wasn't intended to be eaten but planted. Buy untreated whole grain sold as "feed" that was meant to be eaten.
Look for "field run grain" it's cheaper and because of fewer processing steps it is less likely to be infected with mold or contaminated. Field run will have dirt and detritus that will need to be removed before use, but cleaning wheat isn't a big deal.
First sort the grain by laying it out on a clean surface and pick out any chunks of dirt, rocks or darker grain, after sorting you need to wash the grain. Place the grain on a sifter or screen and pour clean water over it until the water coming out the bottom is as clean as that being poured in from the top.
After cleaning the grain you'll need to dry it before grinding. Pour the grain into a strainer and set it aside for about ten minutes, after it stops dripping spread it out on a cookie sheet about ¼ inch deep, heat in oven at 180° degrees occasionally stirring until dry. Drying usually takes about an hour, if takes longer that's fine, just make sure it doesn't burn.
Or, if you prefer you can dry it outside under the sun, this is better and cheaper but is dependant on the weather and time of day and year. Just spread the grain out in a thin layer on newspaper or other suitable material in direct sunlight. A solar oven could also be used, but I've never tried this method myself.
After cleaning and drying it's time to start cranking the grinder (you do have a grinder don't you) a lot of people are surprised to learn that some of the meal comes out perfectly fine the first time through, while other parts remain coarse and need to be reground several times.
One way to make grinding easier is to use a grinding screen to sift out the finer flour while leaving the larger pieces of grain behind. The grinding screen is simply a four sided box with sides but no top and a bottom made of nylon window screen from the hardware store. Mine is 15" X 12" inches with sides made of ¾ inch by 3-1/2 wood.
Cut the wood to length and nail or screw the pieces together. Lay the screen out on a hard surface, sit the box down flat on top of the screen and cut to fit with an utility knife. Turn the box over and tack the screen to the box with several thumbtacks or small nails to hold the screen in place.
Take all purpose cement from the pluming department of the hardware store, and spread generously around the rim of the box over the edge of the screen forming a permanent seal between the wood and the screen.
When grinding place a section of newspaper under the grinder head and set the box on top. Grind as normal but this time after each pass through the grinder, shake the finer meal onto the newspaper and transfer into a bowl.
Pour the coarser meal back into the grinder and regrind repeating until reaching the desired constancy. This saves running the finer mill back through the mill, making, grinding easier and quicker.
Friday, February 12, 2010
You Could Be Next?
Police say man with weapons cache was preparing for 'Armageddon'
Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.
"He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared," Police Chief Glenn McKiel said."
Read the complete article here.
Gregory D. Girard, 45, was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly storing several tear gas grenades and explosive pepper ball projectiles. He was also charged with the illegal possession of four police batons.
"He indicated to police that he anticipated some form of Armageddon to take place shortly and he was getting prepared," Police Chief Glenn McKiel said."
Read the complete article here.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Emergency Seed Bank Sale
I just got word that Emergency Seed bank is having a 2 for 1 seed bank sale. What was normally $119 for a seed bank is now $119 for 2. I've dealt with this company before and totally recommend their product (I have 5 of their seed vaults).
Two-Way Radio Communications For The Bug-Out Bag
by Jonathan Hunt
I know what your thinking - great another article dedicated to the bug-out bag. And I agree, over last couple of weeks I've been preoccupied with this bugging out business. First we talked about children during a bug-out, then guns for the bug-out bag and here we go again with communications for the bug-out bag.
Trust me, I'm not turning the survivalist blog into another head for the hills bug-out site. I've had these ideas for sometime and originally planned to space the articles over several months, but since everyone seems to be interested in this subject, I've decided to go ahead and post my thoughts.
An area I haven't seen discussed in much detail is communications for the bug-out bag. Let me tell you before we start, that I'm not a radio geek and I'm sure some of you know more about radio communications than I do. That is why I've opened this discussion to give my thoughts and give readers a chance to share theirs.
A means of communication between members of your bug-out group could prove important or even be the difference between life and death. Members of your group could become separated or wounded while away from base camp or you may need a means of communication when coordinating offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The first consideration should be range and type of radio. Keep in mind that advertised ranges of 10 to 30 miles for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band radios are under ideal conditions, conditions that seldom exist in the real world. Actual range is often much less.
The average output for the hand-held GMRS band radios is around 1-2 watts. I'm not sure if this can be adjusted or if it is a fixed wattage set by the manufacturer? If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Legally to operate a radio using GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22, you'll need to get a license issued by the FCC, although you do not need a license before purchasing a GMRS-capable two-way radios.
Family Radio Service (FRS) models are lower power units that operate with a half watt of power. They can transmit on 7 FRS channels and 7 shared FRS/GMRS channels (channels 1-7) for a total of 14 channels. No license is required to operate this type radio - the downside is limited range when compared with GMSR.
Variable power would be a good option. If you are talking a few yards you don't want to waste your batteries by broadcasting at full power 100% of the time.(Note) any radio—even if it has 2 watts of power—automatically switches down to a half-watt when operating on the 7 FRS-specific channels.
A variable power option will allow you to adjust output depending on the situation, saving power and lowering the possibility of your communications being monitored by a third and possible hostile party.
During an extended emergency having charged batteries will become a concern (also an excellent barter item). Most two-way radios run on standard AA or AAA batteries, these are small, light and cheap - perfect for building the cache.
When stocking up on batteries it's best to keep the one-size-fits-all concept in mind if possible. In other words try to standardize your lights, AM/FM/ shortwave, two-way radios and other devices so they use only one battery size - preferably AA.
Rechargeable's and compatible solar chargershould be considered. I would stay away from the Wal-Mart Rayovac green rechargeable's, I've had much better luck and extended usage from the Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable's they have lasted nearly twice as long.
I've purposely avoided suggesting makes and models of two-way radios for the bug-out bag, because there are so many choices with new models coming out nearly every day, my suggestions would quickly become dated and I only have experience a limited number of models.
I know what your thinking - great another article dedicated to the bug-out bag. And I agree, over last couple of weeks I've been preoccupied with this bugging out business. First we talked about children during a bug-out, then guns for the bug-out bag and here we go again with communications for the bug-out bag.
Trust me, I'm not turning the survivalist blog into another head for the hills bug-out site. I've had these ideas for sometime and originally planned to space the articles over several months, but since everyone seems to be interested in this subject, I've decided to go ahead and post my thoughts.
An area I haven't seen discussed in much detail is communications for the bug-out bag. Let me tell you before we start, that I'm not a radio geek and I'm sure some of you know more about radio communications than I do. That is why I've opened this discussion to give my thoughts and give readers a chance to share theirs.
A means of communication between members of your bug-out group could prove important or even be the difference between life and death. Members of your group could become separated or wounded while away from base camp or you may need a means of communication when coordinating offensive and defensive maneuvers.
The first consideration should be range and type of radio. Keep in mind that advertised ranges of 10 to 30 miles for the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band radios are under ideal conditions, conditions that seldom exist in the real world. Actual range is often much less.
The average output for the hand-held GMRS band radios is around 1-2 watts. I'm not sure if this can be adjusted or if it is a fixed wattage set by the manufacturer? If anyone knows for sure we would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Legally to operate a radio using GMRS channels 1-7 and 15-22, you'll need to get a license issued by the FCC, although you do not need a license before purchasing a GMRS-capable two-way radios.
Family Radio Service (FRS) models are lower power units that operate with a half watt of power. They can transmit on 7 FRS channels and 7 shared FRS/GMRS channels (channels 1-7) for a total of 14 channels. No license is required to operate this type radio - the downside is limited range when compared with GMSR.
Variable power would be a good option. If you are talking a few yards you don't want to waste your batteries by broadcasting at full power 100% of the time.(Note) any radio—even if it has 2 watts of power—automatically switches down to a half-watt when operating on the 7 FRS-specific channels.
A variable power option will allow you to adjust output depending on the situation, saving power and lowering the possibility of your communications being monitored by a third and possible hostile party.
During an extended emergency having charged batteries will become a concern (also an excellent barter item). Most two-way radios run on standard AA or AAA batteries, these are small, light and cheap - perfect for building the cache.
When stocking up on batteries it's best to keep the one-size-fits-all concept in mind if possible. In other words try to standardize your lights, AM/FM/ shortwave, two-way radios and other devices so they use only one battery size - preferably AA.
Rechargeable's and compatible solar chargershould be considered. I would stay away from the Wal-Mart Rayovac green rechargeable's, I've had much better luck and extended usage from the Duracell Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable's they have lasted nearly twice as long.
I've purposely avoided suggesting makes and models of two-way radios for the bug-out bag, because there are so many choices with new models coming out nearly every day, my suggestions would quickly become dated and I only have experience a limited number of models.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
U.S. Financial Obligations Exceed The Entire World's GDP
by Jonathan Hunt
The total liabilities of the United States government, including future social security and medicare payments that the U.S. government is already committed to pay out, now exceed 65 TRILLION dollars, which is more than the entire GDP of the whole world.
According to the 2008 Financial Report of the United States Government, which is an official United States government report, the U.S. actually had a budget deficit of 5.1 trillion dollars in 2008.
So why did the Congressional Budget Office report that the federal budget deficit was only 455 billion dollars (which is certainly a total disaster) in 2008?
The difference lies in accounting. The CBO's figures are based on cash accounting, while the 2008 Financial Report of the United States Government is based on GAAP accounting. GAAP accounting is what is used by all the major firms on Wall Street and it is regarded as a much more accurate reflection of financial reality.
So why is there such a big difference?
Well, what the Congressional Budget Office does is some really bad accounting. When you pay social security taxes, the federal government takes that money and instead of putting it away to pay your social security benefits in the future, it takes that money and spends it however it wants.
So what about the future social security and medicare benefits that the government owes you?
There is no money there for those payments.
The government is using that money right now to make the budget look better.
That's right, you have been conned.
The total liabilities of the United States government, including future social security and medicare payments that the U.S. government is already committed to pay out, now exceed 65 TRILLION dollars, which is more than the entire GDP of the whole world.
According to the 2008 Financial Report of the United States Government, which is an official United States government report, the U.S. actually had a budget deficit of 5.1 trillion dollars in 2008.
So why did the Congressional Budget Office report that the federal budget deficit was only 455 billion dollars (which is certainly a total disaster) in 2008?
The difference lies in accounting. The CBO's figures are based on cash accounting, while the 2008 Financial Report of the United States Government is based on GAAP accounting. GAAP accounting is what is used by all the major firms on Wall Street and it is regarded as a much more accurate reflection of financial reality.
So why is there such a big difference?
Well, what the Congressional Budget Office does is some really bad accounting. When you pay social security taxes, the federal government takes that money and instead of putting it away to pay your social security benefits in the future, it takes that money and spends it however it wants.
So what about the future social security and medicare benefits that the government owes you?
There is no money there for those payments.
The government is using that money right now to make the budget look better.
That's right, you have been conned.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
They Want to Stop Glenn Beck and the "Tea-Baggers"
Help-wanted ads are appearing on Craigslist that offer to pay citizens $24,000 a year, plus health insurance, to "counter the hysteria and lies of Glenn Beck and other talking heads" and "stop the tea-baggers!"
The ads are being posted by Grassroots Campaigns, a for-profit canvassing group that has performed services for the Democratic National Committee and MoveOn.org. Its postings can be found among Craiglist listings in Chicago, Ill.; San Francisco, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; Philadelphia, Penn. and Austin, Texas.
In case you missed it the "other talking heads" clause means blogs like this one or anyone else they disagree with.
The ads are being posted by Grassroots Campaigns, a for-profit canvassing group that has performed services for the Democratic National Committee and MoveOn.org. Its postings can be found among Craiglist listings in Chicago, Ill.; San Francisco, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; Philadelphia, Penn. and Austin, Texas.
In case you missed it the "other talking heads" clause means blogs like this one or anyone else they disagree with.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Unemployment Funds Running Out
The record 20 million Americans who collected unemployment insurance benefits last year landed on a safety net that was already deeply frayed.
New Interactive: ProPublica Predicts if Your State's Unemployment Insurance Fund Is About to Hit the Skids
A historical compromise has left responsibility for unemployment benefits largely in the hands of states, and they have fulfilled this charge with varying degrees of effectiveness.
In a series last summer with public radio’s Marketplace, we reported that only a handful of states had built up reserves sufficient to weather the Great Recession – and forecast a spate of borrowing by states where reserves ran out.
Half a year later, the direst predictions seem to be coming true: So far 25 states have borrowed more than $25 billion to keep benefits flowing after their trust funds ran dry. In many other states the situation is deteriorating fast.More Here...
New Interactive: ProPublica Predicts if Your State's Unemployment Insurance Fund Is About to Hit the Skids
A historical compromise has left responsibility for unemployment benefits largely in the hands of states, and they have fulfilled this charge with varying degrees of effectiveness.
In a series last summer with public radio’s Marketplace, we reported that only a handful of states had built up reserves sufficient to weather the Great Recession – and forecast a spate of borrowing by states where reserves ran out.
Half a year later, the direst predictions seem to be coming true: So far 25 states have borrowed more than $25 billion to keep benefits flowing after their trust funds ran dry. In many other states the situation is deteriorating fast.More Here...
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Guest Post: Finding Free Food
by Jonathan Hunt
Being the Frugal Fraulein that I am, the word free gives me tingles. This is my favorite time of year. The gardens are calling to be harvested, the trees are laden with fruit, the fish are moving up the streams and the deer and elk are fattening up in orchards and berry thickets. I hear the sound of plink, plink, plink in my head while I have visions of full canning jars filled with free food.
Did you pick up on the word free? Yes, this time of year there is free food everywhere I look. I happen to be among the 9.7% officially unemployed but no boo hoo hoo from me. I have stored food as a way of life for years and live simply.
Let me share with you some ways to get free food.
1. Be observant. All year I keep my eyes open for fruit trees and easy access berry thickets on the side of the road and in yards. It is fairly simple to tell which homes are probably not picking their fruit because it is still hanging on the trees. If the tree sits in a yard, I stop and knock on the door and politely ask if I might pick some fruit in exchange for either leaving some picked fruit on their doorstep or bringing back some canned items. I have never had anyone say no to me in all the years I have done this. Right now I am watching a plum, apple, Bartlett pear, Asian pear, crab apple and elderberry trees for the right moment to pick. I have already picked all sorts of wild berries and blue berries. In the Pacific Northwest if you do not pick free blackberries there is something wrong with you!
My supplies are always in the car. I have a couple of “pickers on a stick” and tubs for large fruit and stainless steel bowls, zip lockable bags, hand held pruners and hand wipes for berries. A picker on a stick is simple to make. A bleach bottle is cut and bolted to a broom handle. This tool allows you to reach higher and pull the fruit off the tree without having it fall and get bruised. Two Christmas’s ago a commercially produced fruit picker was given to me which I also like. I also have a hands free container which is a coffee can that has a wire coat hanger that hooks over the top of my pants.
I always clean up the area where I pick as a service to the homeowner and rake up the drops and deposit them on their compost pile. There are a few homes that actually look forward to my annual visit. I don’t know why they don’t seem to want any canned items but I don’t argue because that is more for me. They just don’t know what they are missing! All for free.
2. Put the word out. Tell everyone you know you are willing and very happy to take their year end produce. Towards the end of the season some folks are tired of zucchini boats, cabbage that might have some brown leaves or slug trails, too many tomatoes or cucumbers or can’t bear the thought of picking any more beans. I volunteer to clean out the garden and take home the left over produce. I put up signs, let church going friends know, club members, post signs on Craigslist and at supermarkets and am not bashful about putting the word out that I will take garden leftovers. All for free.
3. Make an exchange. This year I offered to advertise for a fellow with a produce stand near my home in exchange for produce. He called me when he had leftovers and I was able to either get them free or at a very low price. Daily these guys have to throw away perfectly good food. You are doing them a favor by cutting their disposal costs. This arrangement can be made with your local produce man as well. I have known people who said they were picking up produce for their chickens when they were really talking about kids, the human kind. All for free.
4. Gleaning. A friend of mine who happens to be a member of the L.D.S. church invited me to join a group of ladies that glean a corn farm annually. I thought I was bold taking two plastic tubs with me but to my surprise these ladies showed up with pickup trucks! It seems the farmer picks two to three times a season and the last of the corn is not worth his effort. Some is small but most was perfect. It is always an adventure to travel down the tall aisles of corn stalks looking for leftover ears of corn and smelling the sweet smell and hearing the fall crickets and birds chirping. We have always done this activity late in the day so the sun is setting and fall is in the air. Since my first experience I have picked corn, cucumbers and pumpkins as gleaning activities. Most often a percentage is brought to the local Food Bank so others are benefiting as well. All for free.
5. Barter. This year I bartered my canning experience for fresh tuna fish. A local fisherman brought 60 pounds of fish ready to go and I did the canning. Yes, it was labor intensive and time consuming but I now have jars of the most delicious tuna in my food storage that is not comparable to that stuff in the can from the supermarket. I also barter fresh salmon from a neighbor in exchange for babysitting and some extra camping equipment I had. The salmon is usually eaten fresh but I have canned it before. One year the local Native American Tribal caught more salmon than the market could handle and they put out the word to come and get it. I brought home about 15 very large salmon and canned it. This year I have posted ads for hunters to can meat in exchange for a percentage of the bounty. All for free.
6. Learn to forage. Take a class on foraging in your local area to learn which local plants are edible. Once you have a knowledge base of what is out there, you can go out and pick, pick, pick. Items can be canned, dehydrated or made into tinctures for healing nutritional purposes. This year I am picking wild elderberries to make a tincture. Elderberry tincture is good for the flu and since we are in a swine flu alert it is a great additive to anyone’s medical kit. I have foraged fiddleheads, many types of greens, mint, leaves for tea, wild onions, Oregon grapes, berries, mushrooms. All for free.
Being the Frugal Fraulein that I am, the word free gives me tingles. This is my favorite time of year. The gardens are calling to be harvested, the trees are laden with fruit, the fish are moving up the streams and the deer and elk are fattening up in orchards and berry thickets. I hear the sound of plink, plink, plink in my head while I have visions of full canning jars filled with free food.
Did you pick up on the word free? Yes, this time of year there is free food everywhere I look. I happen to be among the 9.7% officially unemployed but no boo hoo hoo from me. I have stored food as a way of life for years and live simply.
Let me share with you some ways to get free food.
1. Be observant. All year I keep my eyes open for fruit trees and easy access berry thickets on the side of the road and in yards. It is fairly simple to tell which homes are probably not picking their fruit because it is still hanging on the trees. If the tree sits in a yard, I stop and knock on the door and politely ask if I might pick some fruit in exchange for either leaving some picked fruit on their doorstep or bringing back some canned items. I have never had anyone say no to me in all the years I have done this. Right now I am watching a plum, apple, Bartlett pear, Asian pear, crab apple and elderberry trees for the right moment to pick. I have already picked all sorts of wild berries and blue berries. In the Pacific Northwest if you do not pick free blackberries there is something wrong with you!
My supplies are always in the car. I have a couple of “pickers on a stick” and tubs for large fruit and stainless steel bowls, zip lockable bags, hand held pruners and hand wipes for berries. A picker on a stick is simple to make. A bleach bottle is cut and bolted to a broom handle. This tool allows you to reach higher and pull the fruit off the tree without having it fall and get bruised. Two Christmas’s ago a commercially produced fruit picker was given to me which I also like. I also have a hands free container which is a coffee can that has a wire coat hanger that hooks over the top of my pants.
I always clean up the area where I pick as a service to the homeowner and rake up the drops and deposit them on their compost pile. There are a few homes that actually look forward to my annual visit. I don’t know why they don’t seem to want any canned items but I don’t argue because that is more for me. They just don’t know what they are missing! All for free.
2. Put the word out. Tell everyone you know you are willing and very happy to take their year end produce. Towards the end of the season some folks are tired of zucchini boats, cabbage that might have some brown leaves or slug trails, too many tomatoes or cucumbers or can’t bear the thought of picking any more beans. I volunteer to clean out the garden and take home the left over produce. I put up signs, let church going friends know, club members, post signs on Craigslist and at supermarkets and am not bashful about putting the word out that I will take garden leftovers. All for free.
3. Make an exchange. This year I offered to advertise for a fellow with a produce stand near my home in exchange for produce. He called me when he had leftovers and I was able to either get them free or at a very low price. Daily these guys have to throw away perfectly good food. You are doing them a favor by cutting their disposal costs. This arrangement can be made with your local produce man as well. I have known people who said they were picking up produce for their chickens when they were really talking about kids, the human kind. All for free.
4. Gleaning. A friend of mine who happens to be a member of the L.D.S. church invited me to join a group of ladies that glean a corn farm annually. I thought I was bold taking two plastic tubs with me but to my surprise these ladies showed up with pickup trucks! It seems the farmer picks two to three times a season and the last of the corn is not worth his effort. Some is small but most was perfect. It is always an adventure to travel down the tall aisles of corn stalks looking for leftover ears of corn and smelling the sweet smell and hearing the fall crickets and birds chirping. We have always done this activity late in the day so the sun is setting and fall is in the air. Since my first experience I have picked corn, cucumbers and pumpkins as gleaning activities. Most often a percentage is brought to the local Food Bank so others are benefiting as well. All for free.
5. Barter. This year I bartered my canning experience for fresh tuna fish. A local fisherman brought 60 pounds of fish ready to go and I did the canning. Yes, it was labor intensive and time consuming but I now have jars of the most delicious tuna in my food storage that is not comparable to that stuff in the can from the supermarket. I also barter fresh salmon from a neighbor in exchange for babysitting and some extra camping equipment I had. The salmon is usually eaten fresh but I have canned it before. One year the local Native American Tribal caught more salmon than the market could handle and they put out the word to come and get it. I brought home about 15 very large salmon and canned it. This year I have posted ads for hunters to can meat in exchange for a percentage of the bounty. All for free.
6. Learn to forage. Take a class on foraging in your local area to learn which local plants are edible. Once you have a knowledge base of what is out there, you can go out and pick, pick, pick. Items can be canned, dehydrated or made into tinctures for healing nutritional purposes. This year I am picking wild elderberries to make a tincture. Elderberry tincture is good for the flu and since we are in a swine flu alert it is a great additive to anyone’s medical kit. I have foraged fiddleheads, many types of greens, mint, leaves for tea, wild onions, Oregon grapes, berries, mushrooms. All for free.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Security – Be Careful What You Say
By Jonathan Hunt
As time goes by and we converse our thoughts and plans on forums and blogs one issue becomes extremely important… Operational security. In this day and age even someone with modest knowledge of network concepts can learn quite a bit about a person. Let me introduce you to a site called IP-Adress.com. Follow this link and type in your computer’s IP address, it will give you the last known location of that IP. If you don’t know how to find your IP click here.Your IP is logged on virtually every site you visit from stores, to forums to blogs. Anyone with access to these logs can determine your general location within a couple minutes.
If you’re active online here is another thing to try. Take your email address, any websites you are affiliated with, even your name and location and put it into Google to see what shows up. You may be surprised by what you find. There are also many sites that offer detailed information about a person using a phone number or name and location. On these sites you can find past addresses, other contact information, relatives and more.
With a few minutes, public resources and just some scraps of information someone can find out quite a bit about you. Be careful what you say and what you share. As you discuss plans, preps, even opinions, know that this information could be used for malicious purposes. As the future moves towards increasing government control, with the possibility of gun sweeps and people who disagree with the government being pegged as a domestic terrorist, it is time to be vigilant and take steps to protect yourself.
How to Stay Secure
Surf the web using an anonymous proxy server. An anonymous proxy server takes all of your computer’s requests and processes them through that server. In this way your IP appears as the proxy server’s IP. A quick search will show you the mountain of options out there. Some can even be obtained for free but these may block certain content and offer slow connectivity.
Not only is it important to keep you IP anonymous but your other information. Your email addresses, physical location, phone number, even your real name can give people a lot of information about you. It is imperative that you release this information selectively and with security precautions.
Also be aware of the opinions and personal facts you share with others. Today trigger words in phone or email conversations can send a red flag to government agencies for review. In the future, or even the present, your online activity could do the same. In a future of mandatory gun registration, fear of violence from pro-gunners or those against the government direction, any information you say or type could be used against you and place you under investigation. It may sound far-fetched to some, but as we move into these uncertain times nothing should be taken for granted.
Be Careful Out There!
As time goes by and we converse our thoughts and plans on forums and blogs one issue becomes extremely important… Operational security. In this day and age even someone with modest knowledge of network concepts can learn quite a bit about a person. Let me introduce you to a site called IP-Adress.com. Follow this link and type in your computer’s IP address, it will give you the last known location of that IP. If you don’t know how to find your IP click here.Your IP is logged on virtually every site you visit from stores, to forums to blogs. Anyone with access to these logs can determine your general location within a couple minutes.
If you’re active online here is another thing to try. Take your email address, any websites you are affiliated with, even your name and location and put it into Google to see what shows up. You may be surprised by what you find. There are also many sites that offer detailed information about a person using a phone number or name and location. On these sites you can find past addresses, other contact information, relatives and more.
With a few minutes, public resources and just some scraps of information someone can find out quite a bit about you. Be careful what you say and what you share. As you discuss plans, preps, even opinions, know that this information could be used for malicious purposes. As the future moves towards increasing government control, with the possibility of gun sweeps and people who disagree with the government being pegged as a domestic terrorist, it is time to be vigilant and take steps to protect yourself.
How to Stay Secure
Surf the web using an anonymous proxy server. An anonymous proxy server takes all of your computer’s requests and processes them through that server. In this way your IP appears as the proxy server’s IP. A quick search will show you the mountain of options out there. Some can even be obtained for free but these may block certain content and offer slow connectivity.
Not only is it important to keep you IP anonymous but your other information. Your email addresses, physical location, phone number, even your real name can give people a lot of information about you. It is imperative that you release this information selectively and with security precautions.
Also be aware of the opinions and personal facts you share with others. Today trigger words in phone or email conversations can send a red flag to government agencies for review. In the future, or even the present, your online activity could do the same. In a future of mandatory gun registration, fear of violence from pro-gunners or those against the government direction, any information you say or type could be used against you and place you under investigation. It may sound far-fetched to some, but as we move into these uncertain times nothing should be taken for granted.
Be Careful Out There!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Preppers: Don’t Be a Fat Ass
One of the biggest drawbacks of reading survival blogs and related books is that you sit – A LOT. And if you’re not careful, it will catch up with you.
What good will it do you to have a ten year supply of survival foods and related survival gear if you die of a heart attack while walking across the room?
Over the past year I've spent more time than I would like in front of this computer - usually about three hours working on this blog and another three or four on my upcoming book. It's beginning to catch up to me.
OK, if you saw me in person, you probably wouldn’t think so. I’m about 5′9" and am currently sitting at anywhere between 190 and 197 pounds, depending on when I jump on the scale. My ideal weight is probably around 170 pounds. So, I am overweight. Not a fatty, but overweight.
I try to workout everyday, push-ups, sit-ups, walking mixed with running etc., but still I've gained 15 pounds over the past six months. Apparently I'm not doing enough... I need to get even more exercise into my daily routine.
Navy Seal workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMP6rIrmtI&feature=player_embedded#
What about you - are you a fat ass? Do you exercise? What do you do and how much?
"This may not be the latest post! Check out The Survivalist Blog dot Net to see if you're missing anything."
What good will it do you to have a ten year supply of survival foods and related survival gear if you die of a heart attack while walking across the room?
Over the past year I've spent more time than I would like in front of this computer - usually about three hours working on this blog and another three or four on my upcoming book. It's beginning to catch up to me.
OK, if you saw me in person, you probably wouldn’t think so. I’m about 5′9" and am currently sitting at anywhere between 190 and 197 pounds, depending on when I jump on the scale. My ideal weight is probably around 170 pounds. So, I am overweight. Not a fatty, but overweight.
I try to workout everyday, push-ups, sit-ups, walking mixed with running etc., but still I've gained 15 pounds over the past six months. Apparently I'm not doing enough... I need to get even more exercise into my daily routine.
Navy Seal workout video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlMP6rIrmtI&feature=player_embedded#
What about you - are you a fat ass? Do you exercise? What do you do and how much?
"This may not be the latest post! Check out The Survivalist Blog dot Net to see if you're missing anything."
Friday, January 15, 2010
Living In A Van By The River
by Jonathan Hunt ATU 757 Portland
Mondays post, 17 Random Things You Probably Didn’t Know About M.D. Creekmore seems to have stirred the interest of several readers who sent emails asking for more details about my 2005 experiment living in a van down by the river .
Most asked for elaboration on my set-up inside the van, so that is where I will concentrate my efforts today.
Granted this lifestyle will not appeal to everyone, but for those with the desire and mentality, it could be an alternative to the 30 year mortgage. And even cheaper than the travel trailer on junk land concept. You can literally have a roof over your head for under $1200.
If I were doing this again, I would choose a 4WD truck with camper instead of a van. My wife Melissa says the van is to cramp. But in my opinion the van worked well, but being forced to stay humped over while inside grew old quickly. At least with the truck and camper there would be more head room, and it is already equipped with most of the stuff you need to be comfortable.
I spent around $500 on the conversion. First I built a frame for a bed behind the drivers seat with room for storage underneath. Then mounted a 13 inch TV on the wall above the bed and built cabinets along the wall opposite the bed. Nothing fancy - just open shelves large enough to hold cardboard boxes that were held in place by bungee cords.
Under the shelves on the same wall, I built a kitchen area large enough to set a two burner propane camp-stove. On the wall I mounted a power inverter and underneath, I built a battery box with sealed lid vented outside. I charged the batteries with the alternator in the van.
The passenger side chair was affixed with a swivel base allowing it to turned 180 degrees, this made a comfortable place to sit, read, sleep or whatever.
For the sink, I used one taken from an old RV. I hooked up the sink so it would drain into a 5 gallon water bottle underneath. Between the bed and sink, I built a divider of 1/2 inch plywood to separate the two areas.
On the other-side I built another partition from the same sheet of plywood, creating a small closet and extra storage space. I left enough space to pass between the two partitions and out the backdoor of the van.
For refrigeration I used a 12 volt refrigerator that plugged into the vans cigarette-lighter outlet. I also kept stuff cool by submerging a Styrofoam cooler in a shallow spot along the riverbed.
As I said before; if I were to do it over again, I'd choose a 4WD truck with camper instead of a van, and a small pull behind trailer would be a good idea to haul extra survival gear. This could could easily be the ultimate bug out system, or freedom from a mortgage. You can even build your own camper.
Have you lived in a car, van or camper? We would love to hear about your experience in the comments below....
Mondays post, 17 Random Things You Probably Didn’t Know About M.D. Creekmore seems to have stirred the interest of several readers who sent emails asking for more details about my 2005 experiment living in a van down by the river .
Most asked for elaboration on my set-up inside the van, so that is where I will concentrate my efforts today.
Granted this lifestyle will not appeal to everyone, but for those with the desire and mentality, it could be an alternative to the 30 year mortgage. And even cheaper than the travel trailer on junk land concept. You can literally have a roof over your head for under $1200.
If I were doing this again, I would choose a 4WD truck with camper instead of a van. My wife Melissa says the van is to cramp. But in my opinion the van worked well, but being forced to stay humped over while inside grew old quickly. At least with the truck and camper there would be more head room, and it is already equipped with most of the stuff you need to be comfortable.
I spent around $500 on the conversion. First I built a frame for a bed behind the drivers seat with room for storage underneath. Then mounted a 13 inch TV on the wall above the bed and built cabinets along the wall opposite the bed. Nothing fancy - just open shelves large enough to hold cardboard boxes that were held in place by bungee cords.
Under the shelves on the same wall, I built a kitchen area large enough to set a two burner propane camp-stove. On the wall I mounted a power inverter and underneath, I built a battery box with sealed lid vented outside. I charged the batteries with the alternator in the van.
The passenger side chair was affixed with a swivel base allowing it to turned 180 degrees, this made a comfortable place to sit, read, sleep or whatever.
For the sink, I used one taken from an old RV. I hooked up the sink so it would drain into a 5 gallon water bottle underneath. Between the bed and sink, I built a divider of 1/2 inch plywood to separate the two areas.
On the other-side I built another partition from the same sheet of plywood, creating a small closet and extra storage space. I left enough space to pass between the two partitions and out the backdoor of the van.
For refrigeration I used a 12 volt refrigerator that plugged into the vans cigarette-lighter outlet. I also kept stuff cool by submerging a Styrofoam cooler in a shallow spot along the riverbed.
As I said before; if I were to do it over again, I'd choose a 4WD truck with camper instead of a van, and a small pull behind trailer would be a good idea to haul extra survival gear. This could could easily be the ultimate bug out system, or freedom from a mortgage. You can even build your own camper.
Have you lived in a car, van or camper? We would love to hear about your experience in the comments below....
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Why Are We Bankrupt?
by Jonathan Hunt
Has anyone ever thought about us just making Mexico the 51st state? It would be a lot easier.
You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read on...
Boy,was I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS.
I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the readers gets sick of reading them. I also have included the URLs for verification of all of the following facts.
1. $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by state governments.
Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77
2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.0.html
5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.
Verify at http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
6. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/ TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
7. 30% percent of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
8. $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare and Social Services by the American taxpayers.
Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html
9. $200 Billion dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRI PTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular, their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the US.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0606/12/ldt.01.html
11. During the year of 2005 there were 4 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our Southern Border also, as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from Terrorist Countries. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S. from the Southern border.
Verify at: Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9sht
12. The National Policy Institute, estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.'
Verify at: http://www.nationalpolicyinstitute.org/pdf/deportation.pdf
13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances to their countries of origin.
Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm
14. 'The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration: Nearly One million sex crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants In The United States.'
Verify at: http: www.drdsk.com/articleshtml
The total cost is a whopping $ 338.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR AND IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY; IT IS $338,300,000,000.00 WHICH WOULD BE ENOUGH TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY...
Are we that stupid? Yes, for allowing the criminals in the U.S. Congress get away with this year after year.
If this doesn't bother you then just delete the message. If, on the other hand, it does create some righteous anger and indignation, I hope you forward it to every legal resident in the country including every elected representative in Washington , DC - five times a week for as long as it takes to restore some semblance of honesty and intelligence in our government policies and enforcements.
Has anyone ever thought about us just making Mexico the 51st state? It would be a lot easier.
You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read on...
Boy,was I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS.
I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the readers gets sick of reading them. I also have included the URLs for verification of all of the following facts.
1. $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by state governments.
Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77
2. $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
3. $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
4. $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English!
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.0.html
5. $17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies.
Verify at http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
6. $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/ TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
7. 30% percent of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
8. $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare and Social Services by the American taxpayers.
Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html
9. $200 Billion dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRI PTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
10. The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular, their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the US.
Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0606/12/ldt.01.html
11. During the year of 2005 there were 4 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our Southern Border also, as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from Terrorist Countries. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S. from the Southern border.
Verify at: Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9sht
12. The National Policy Institute, estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a five year period.'
Verify at: http://www.nationalpolicyinstitute.org/pdf/deportation.pdf
13. In 2006, illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances to their countries of origin.
Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm
14. 'The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration: Nearly One million sex crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants In The United States.'
Verify at: http: www.drdsk.com/articleshtml
The total cost is a whopping $ 338.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR AND IF YOU'RE HAVING TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY; IT IS $338,300,000,000.00 WHICH WOULD BE ENOUGH TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY...
Are we that stupid? Yes, for allowing the criminals in the U.S. Congress get away with this year after year.
If this doesn't bother you then just delete the message. If, on the other hand, it does create some righteous anger and indignation, I hope you forward it to every legal resident in the country including every elected representative in Washington , DC - five times a week for as long as it takes to restore some semblance of honesty and intelligence in our government policies and enforcements.
Monday, January 11, 2010
18 Random Things You Probably Didn’t Know About me, Jonathan Hunt
I thought that I would do something a little different; today. Most of my posts are more "how to" oriented than personal in nature. To shake things up a bit here are 17 random factoids about yours truly that you probably wouldn’t know by just reading this site.
1. I am not a loner. I haven't always been - as a child I did preferred to be by myself. I always thought the other kids were stupid. There are sometimes, that I can spend weeks alone and never get bored. You could say I'm my own best friend.
2. My wife, Melissa and I first met when we both worked for the same company. We've known one each other for years - I think we have the perfect relationship.
3. I listen to the Glenn Beck radio show nearly everyday. Don't always agree, but I do find him entertaining. I admit being easily amused.
4. I've held several jobs over the years, from the U.S. Marine Corp to working for a military contractor. My last job; before diving into this blog full time, was working maintenance at the Merlo Garage for Trimet.
5. I have a fifth degree black belt (Nidan) in Shotokan Karate. I competed heavily for several years winning numerous trophies and awards. Now days, I try to stay in shape but any competition is in the past.
6. I’m a big classic rock guy, although I do like some country. My favorite band is AC/DC - especially the early years. When I was young (I'm now 37) I was into heavy metal, Iron Maiden, Metallica - all the headbanging stuff.
7. I used to own a 750 Honda Nighthawk. It was so fast it was scary, I swapped it for a pickup truck. I think that decision saved my life.
8. I love food. Especially southern food. I would choose fried taters, pinto beans and cornbread over the finest steak.
9. During 1989 I spend just under 6 months living in a van on the Snake River in Oregon. My days were spent fishing, trapping, hunting, reading and sleeping. I have to say it was one of the best times of my life.
10. In the spring of 1989 I started walking. I walked from OR down to California and back again.
11. My favorite color is olive-drab.
12. I love dogs but hate cats and I even ate one in Okinawa one time.
13. I've been in several car accidents - but never while I was driving. Apparently I make people nervous and they drive into things...
14. Can't sleep with any noise in the background, even the sound of a clock ticking prevents me from going to sleep. Even the faintest sound will wake me from the deepest sleep.
15. One of my favorite movies is Dances With Wolves, and I also love Porn.
16. In the early 90's, I became a member of the militia group here in Oregon. We train hard, but like most groups never actually used our training for anything.
17. In school I was good at history, science and reading comprehension. I sucked at math.
18. And for the past 4 years I have been the President of ATU 757, A White Supremacist Organization here in Portland.
1. I am not a loner. I haven't always been - as a child I did preferred to be by myself. I always thought the other kids were stupid. There are sometimes, that I can spend weeks alone and never get bored. You could say I'm my own best friend.
2. My wife, Melissa and I first met when we both worked for the same company. We've known one each other for years - I think we have the perfect relationship.
3. I listen to the Glenn Beck radio show nearly everyday. Don't always agree, but I do find him entertaining. I admit being easily amused.
4. I've held several jobs over the years, from the U.S. Marine Corp to working for a military contractor. My last job; before diving into this blog full time, was working maintenance at the Merlo Garage for Trimet.
5. I have a fifth degree black belt (Nidan) in Shotokan Karate. I competed heavily for several years winning numerous trophies and awards. Now days, I try to stay in shape but any competition is in the past.
6. I’m a big classic rock guy, although I do like some country. My favorite band is AC/DC - especially the early years. When I was young (I'm now 37) I was into heavy metal, Iron Maiden, Metallica - all the headbanging stuff.
7. I used to own a 750 Honda Nighthawk. It was so fast it was scary, I swapped it for a pickup truck. I think that decision saved my life.
8. I love food. Especially southern food. I would choose fried taters, pinto beans and cornbread over the finest steak.
9. During 1989 I spend just under 6 months living in a van on the Snake River in Oregon. My days were spent fishing, trapping, hunting, reading and sleeping. I have to say it was one of the best times of my life.
10. In the spring of 1989 I started walking. I walked from OR down to California and back again.
11. My favorite color is olive-drab.
12. I love dogs but hate cats and I even ate one in Okinawa one time.
13. I've been in several car accidents - but never while I was driving. Apparently I make people nervous and they drive into things...
14. Can't sleep with any noise in the background, even the sound of a clock ticking prevents me from going to sleep. Even the faintest sound will wake me from the deepest sleep.
15. One of my favorite movies is Dances With Wolves, and I also love Porn.
16. In the early 90's, I became a member of the militia group here in Oregon. We train hard, but like most groups never actually used our training for anything.
17. In school I was good at history, science and reading comprehension. I sucked at math.
18. And for the past 4 years I have been the President of ATU 757, A White Supremacist Organization here in Portland.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Living In A Travel Trailer In Winter
Travel trailers are hot in summer and bitter cold in winter. There isn't much you can do about that, it's the nature of the thing and something you've got to live with, if you decide to live in a tin box.
I do whatever I can to keep the temperature at a bearable level - even a gain of five or ten degree is a big deal when you wear thermal underwear to bed and.
The first thing I did was tape plastic over the windows and check the seal around the door. Next I replaced the light weight "summer curtains" with heavy weight acrylic fleece curtains (made from material bought at Wal-Mart) to further block drafts and keep the heat in and the cold out.
My trailer has two ceiling vents, one in the bedroom and another in the bathroom. These are great in summer to let the heat out, unfortunately during the winter months they let a lot of heat out and cold in.
I cut two pillows from a four inch thick piece of foam bedding. These were cut slightly larger than the space for the vents so they could be pushed into place and held by friction.
From an old emergency blanket, I cut pieces large enough to cover the pillows on all sides then neatly folded and taped this over the pillows forming a reflective cover. They are easily removed if needed and should keep the heat in and cold out.
Travel trailer doors are poorly insulated and have single paned glass, as a result they aren't very energy efficient. I taped plastic over the windows. I hang a heavy wool blanket over the door during cold snaps.
I also lined the walls inside the closets, shelves and under my bed with reflective type insulation. This is the first time I've used this type of material, so I can't guarantee the performance, the reviews I've read were positive. If you've used this material or have other ideas for winterizing a travel trailer, please leave feedback in the comments below.
by Jonathan Hunt
I do whatever I can to keep the temperature at a bearable level - even a gain of five or ten degree is a big deal when you wear thermal underwear to bed and.
The first thing I did was tape plastic over the windows and check the seal around the door. Next I replaced the light weight "summer curtains" with heavy weight acrylic fleece curtains (made from material bought at Wal-Mart) to further block drafts and keep the heat in and the cold out.
My trailer has two ceiling vents, one in the bedroom and another in the bathroom. These are great in summer to let the heat out, unfortunately during the winter months they let a lot of heat out and cold in.
I cut two pillows from a four inch thick piece of foam bedding. These were cut slightly larger than the space for the vents so they could be pushed into place and held by friction.
From an old emergency blanket, I cut pieces large enough to cover the pillows on all sides then neatly folded and taped this over the pillows forming a reflective cover. They are easily removed if needed and should keep the heat in and cold out.
Travel trailer doors are poorly insulated and have single paned glass, as a result they aren't very energy efficient. I taped plastic over the windows. I hang a heavy wool blanket over the door during cold snaps.
I also lined the walls inside the closets, shelves and under my bed with reflective type insulation. This is the first time I've used this type of material, so I can't guarantee the performance, the reviews I've read were positive. If you've used this material or have other ideas for winterizing a travel trailer, please leave feedback in the comments below.
by Jonathan Hunt
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Pocket Pistols For Survival
I'm sure many readers will question the logic of including a “pocket pistol” in the survival battery. After all there are better, more effective tools available for self-defense and survival.
I agree there are better weapons for saving your skin. But the pocket pistol, being small and light is likely to be with you when you need it and not left behind because you didn't want to carry the weight and bulk of a more effective weapon.
Even a mid-size handgun like the Glock19 can be a pain to lug around all day, especially while doing chores like cutting firewood, mending fence or tending the garden. A small handgun like the Beretta 21A Bobcat can be carried all day, without any trouble and be available when needed.
For example; a few days ago I was picking tomatoes from the garden, dusk was filling the sky and I was in a hurry to get what I needed to fill the canner, before the last minutes of light slipped into darkness.
Just as I was reaching in to pluck a big juicy red one from the vine I spotted a torquata lying beneath the plants on the ground - to be honest, when I saw the thing, I nearly pooped my pants.
The first shot from the little Beretta Bobcat missed by about two inches (danged small sites) it quickly curled into strike mode, the second and third shot found the target.
It measured 30 inches end to end and was as fat as I've ever seen. I hope this is the same one that bit my dog a few nights ago. He has been bitten two times within the last four months. Looks like after getting hit the first time he would have learned his lesson. But then he's always been kinda slow.
I always carry the Beretta in my hip pocket when working around the place, it's not the best defensive tool, but it's always there; unlike the 12-gauge taking up space in the rack.
It's been said before that a handgun is best used to fight your way back to your shotgun or rifle. I couldn't agree more.
What do you think are pocket pistols useful for the Survivalist?
Let me know your comments on this.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
How to make your own moonshine
The production of moonshine has been a part of American culture since the 19th century, and it continues to intrigue us to this day. Making moonshine is not easy – it requires time and patience. Historically, it also required a secluded stream where bootleggers could secretly produce mass quantities of the potent and illicit alcoholic beverage. The reason for the secretive production was to evade the high taxes on whiskey. Moonshine was bootlegged, and with such high taxes to pay for “legal” liquor, the demand for moonshine was very high. Making and selling bootlegged moonshine was quite profitable, especially during the prohibition movement. On the flip side, though, the penalties were stiff, and law enforcers were eager to shut these operations down. The abundance of moonshine production in the 19th and 20th century has taken place in the South, especially Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Moonshine is still popular to this day, although it is illegal because it is not taxed and its production is thought to be somewhat unsanitary in most instances.
There have certainly been reports of health risks associated with drinking Moonshine. Some of the most serious reactions include blindness, ulcers, nerve damage, and paralysis. However, that could be due to the fact that some moonshine makers add dangerous ingredients to their brew, such as paint thinner, bleach, and embalming fluid. Also, since so many moonshine stills are outdoors, insects and even rodents could get into the mixture, causing contamination. If you want to try this Southern spirit for yourself, please be very careful and cautious. Even at its “best,” moonshine is incredibly strong and has a very high concentration of alcohol. With that in mind, here’s how you make moonshine (keep in mind that you will wind up with about 18 gallons of the stuff if you follow this exact recipe… adjust your measurements accordingly):
Before you start, you have to learn the moonshine lingo. A “still” is a metal container used for fermenting and heating the “mash.” The “mash” is the mashed cornmeal that is used to make the moonshine. The “thump” is a water-filled barrel that captures the steam from the mash. The “worm” is a long copper coil that the steam from the thump can run through to cool down and condense. The worm is submerged in the “flakestand,” which is another barrel that is constantly cooled with water. Condensed mixture drips from the flakestand into the “catch,” which could just be a can or jar used to collect the liquor.
Ingredients: 25 lbs. corn meal
, 100 lbs. sugar, 100 gallons water, 6 oz. yeast
Directions: Boil the water. Add cornmeal, and return to a boil. Add yeast and sugar to boiling cornmeal in order to ferment the mash. When the mash stops bubbling, cook it in the still, and capture the steam in the thump. (This is a lot trickier than lemonade, huh?) Let the steam cool and condense through the worm and flakestand. The cooled liquor will drip from the bottom of the flakestand, so make sure you have your catch ready.
As you can see, moonshine is not something you will be able to whip up on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It is a painstaking process that should probably be left to the enthusiasts. Plus, with a proof somewhere between 100 and 200, you wouldn’t remember how to make it a second time anyway.
See these other great websites on how to make your own website. http://www.stillcooker.com/ and http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-moonshine
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Top 10 Smart Ways to Build Your Food Storage
1. Make a list: Never go shopping without a list – know what you are going to buy and how much before heading to the market. Lists save time and money by giving you order and preventing impulse buying.
2. Don't go into debt: This should be self explanatory, still many will max out the credit card for a years supply of freeze dried survival foods. Don't do it. Buy what you can afford and pay cash.
3. Stick with the basics: There is no need to get fancy, the basic foods like wheat, beans, rice, sugar, salt and canned fruits, vegetables and meats are some of the cheapest foods you can buy, they store well and provide a balanced diet.
4. Grow your own: Seeds are cheap, plant a garden and preserve your own foods. You will save money and eat healthier meals. Not to mention the satisfaction that comes from producing your own from seed to table.
5. Store what you normally eat just more of it: Sometimes this is easier said than done, if the bulk of your diet comes from the drive-through at the local burger joint, you need to change your meal plan. By including your storage foods into your everyday meals you avoid the shock of a radical change in diet if forced to live from your food storage.
6. Don't forget candy and other comfort foods: This is a must; especially if you have children in your group. Hard candy stores well, is cheap and your little ones will love you for it. Just make sure they get a balanced diet and not to much of the sweet stuff.
7. Multi-Vitamin and Mineral supplements: One a day helps insure you are getting everything required for maintaining your health. Also B-complex helps control stress and vitamin C helps the immune system. Keep in the refrigerator for increased shelf life.
8. Drink mixes and coffee: These help to alleviate boredom, giving a sense of normalcy during hard times. Refrigeration may not be available so look for mixes meant to be served hot or at room temperature.
9. Vegetable shortening: Fat is a necessary nutritional component, just not at the level found in the typical American diet. Shortening is needed to make foods such as biscuits and pan breads. Be sure to rotate.
10. Spices and Seasoning: If things get as bad as I think they will, we could be forced to eat some strange and unusual things. Several days without food and the cat starts to look like chicken and the dog like meatloaf. Having an assortment of spices and seasoning will come in handy as you roast the dog.
by Jonathan Hunt
2. Don't go into debt: This should be self explanatory, still many will max out the credit card for a years supply of freeze dried survival foods. Don't do it. Buy what you can afford and pay cash.
3. Stick with the basics: There is no need to get fancy, the basic foods like wheat, beans, rice, sugar, salt and canned fruits, vegetables and meats are some of the cheapest foods you can buy, they store well and provide a balanced diet.
4. Grow your own: Seeds are cheap, plant a garden and preserve your own foods. You will save money and eat healthier meals. Not to mention the satisfaction that comes from producing your own from seed to table.
5. Store what you normally eat just more of it: Sometimes this is easier said than done, if the bulk of your diet comes from the drive-through at the local burger joint, you need to change your meal plan. By including your storage foods into your everyday meals you avoid the shock of a radical change in diet if forced to live from your food storage.
6. Don't forget candy and other comfort foods: This is a must; especially if you have children in your group. Hard candy stores well, is cheap and your little ones will love you for it. Just make sure they get a balanced diet and not to much of the sweet stuff.
7. Multi-Vitamin and Mineral supplements: One a day helps insure you are getting everything required for maintaining your health. Also B-complex helps control stress and vitamin C helps the immune system. Keep in the refrigerator for increased shelf life.
8. Drink mixes and coffee: These help to alleviate boredom, giving a sense of normalcy during hard times. Refrigeration may not be available so look for mixes meant to be served hot or at room temperature.
9. Vegetable shortening: Fat is a necessary nutritional component, just not at the level found in the typical American diet. Shortening is needed to make foods such as biscuits and pan breads. Be sure to rotate.
10. Spices and Seasoning: If things get as bad as I think they will, we could be forced to eat some strange and unusual things. Several days without food and the cat starts to look like chicken and the dog like meatloaf. Having an assortment of spices and seasoning will come in handy as you roast the dog.
by Jonathan Hunt
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Two Videos NOT to Buy For Survival
Several months ago, a reader sent ( thanks Mike) me several boxes of books and videos, most of which were very informative, to the point and useful. I love it when readers send me free stuff (hint) especially books and videos that I can review here on The Survivalist Blog.
Most of the stuff Mike sent was utilitarian, but at least two of the videos presented little usable information or instruction. But that doesn't matter - since the bulk of the package was great and even the few subpar items where greatly appreciated - at least I can review them here, so you don't get burned by an uninformed purchase.
The first video not to buy for survival is "Tactical Concealed Carry 2" put out by Gunsite Training Academy. I have to say this was one of the worst instructional videos (of this type) that I have ever had the misfortune of viewing.
During the course of the video presentation, it was stated several times that this was advanced instruction, with the suggestion for those not at this "advanced level", to purchase one of their more basic videos or to seek other instruction.
If this was their advanced video training course, I can only imagine what their basic "Tactical Concealed Carry 1" video would consist of. This is a gun. This is a trigger. This is the grip. Or probably something to that effect...
Aside from being extremely boring and painful to watch "Tactical Concealed Carry 2" offered nothing unique, useful or even interesting. Everything presented here; safety, firearm and holster selection and carry positions, can be learned by attending just about any state required concealed carry permit class.
If you know anything about shooting or firearms this video is a total waste of your time and money. A much better and useful production is Jim Grover's Inside the Crucible series. Don't waste your money on Tactical Concealed Carry.
The next video not to buy for survival is Whispering Death - Secrets of Improvised and State-of-the-Art Silencers put out by Paladin Press. While I enjoy most of the work done by Paladin, I have to say that "Whispering Death" was below their usual standards.
The author spends the majority of the 40 minute video shooting through soda cans, two litter plastic bottles and other improvised "sound suppressors". While a silenced weapon would be a great survival tool, under certain conditions - you will not learn anything from this video that isn't available for free by doing a Google search for improvised silencer construction.
What is the worst survival related instructional video (or book) that you have had the misfortune of viewing? Please let us know in the comments below - so it can be avoided by the rest of us...
Most of the stuff Mike sent was utilitarian, but at least two of the videos presented little usable information or instruction. But that doesn't matter - since the bulk of the package was great and even the few subpar items where greatly appreciated - at least I can review them here, so you don't get burned by an uninformed purchase.
The first video not to buy for survival is "Tactical Concealed Carry 2" put out by Gunsite Training Academy. I have to say this was one of the worst instructional videos (of this type) that I have ever had the misfortune of viewing.
During the course of the video presentation, it was stated several times that this was advanced instruction, with the suggestion for those not at this "advanced level", to purchase one of their more basic videos or to seek other instruction.
If this was their advanced video training course, I can only imagine what their basic "Tactical Concealed Carry 1" video would consist of. This is a gun. This is a trigger. This is the grip. Or probably something to that effect...
Aside from being extremely boring and painful to watch "Tactical Concealed Carry 2" offered nothing unique, useful or even interesting. Everything presented here; safety, firearm and holster selection and carry positions, can be learned by attending just about any state required concealed carry permit class.
If you know anything about shooting or firearms this video is a total waste of your time and money. A much better and useful production is Jim Grover's Inside the Crucible series. Don't waste your money on Tactical Concealed Carry.
The next video not to buy for survival is Whispering Death - Secrets of Improvised and State-of-the-Art Silencers put out by Paladin Press. While I enjoy most of the work done by Paladin, I have to say that "Whispering Death" was below their usual standards.
The author spends the majority of the 40 minute video shooting through soda cans, two litter plastic bottles and other improvised "sound suppressors". While a silenced weapon would be a great survival tool, under certain conditions - you will not learn anything from this video that isn't available for free by doing a Google search for improvised silencer construction.
What is the worst survival related instructional video (or book) that you have had the misfortune of viewing? Please let us know in the comments below - so it can be avoided by the rest of us...
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