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The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be
worth if you lost all your money.
- Author Unknown
Avoid being one of the mindless masses…
Every crisis presents us with an opportunity
to make a difference. Taking initiative during times of natural disaster and
civil unrest leads to the changes that the world needs to see now. Stepping
into the gaps caused by crises with courage and responsibility allows us to
create a bright future for our children and grandchildren. We have the power to
make sweeping lifestyle changes at home and to empower our leaders to do the
same.
The corporatocracy wants us to consume more
and more as their profits and power grow; yet, we are called upon to resist
with purposeful action. It is time to educate those around us so that the
movement to reduce consumption and to empower responsible businesses can become
stronger. Not only is rampant consumption feeding into the corporatocracy, but
it is also threatening the future of our children in every way from their food
sources to their health.
Through our purchasing decisions, we send
powerful messages to the corporations. It is time now for those messages to be
about creating an economy that cleans up pollution, helps starving people feed
themselves, and develops new energy, transportation, communications, banking,
education, and marketing systems – instead of about more militarization and
pillaging of the planet and its people.
Big Brother at Work
In many states, if your employer gets wind of behavior they don't like, even if it happened away from work and off the clock, they can fire you for it. With social media monitoring, this type of scenario is becoming more common.
It’s been reported that several hospitals now fire employees if they smoke, don’t lose weight, refuse to get a flu shot, partake in “immoral” behavior (teachers get fired for posing nude for magazines of if their image is found online for instance) and so on.
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Protect Yourself and Your Job
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One
of the first steps you can take against employer snooping is to get informed.
Often, employers ask you to sign privacy rights away in the mountain of paperwork
you do when you're hired. The small print may contain your consent to be
audio recorded during work conversations and phone calls, to release your
medical records to your employer, and to have your email monitored while at
work – even your personal accounts.
Check your employee handbook. It may tell you exactly how your employer plans to monitor you. Things like email monitoring, phone call recording, and even social media spying are usually spelled out in the handbook – it gives your boss legal protection. Make sure you also read any new policies your employer releases. The technology is always changing, so the way your employer monitors you may be in the policy updates rather than the original handbook. Also pay attention to things that get repeated back to you either from private conversations at work or from your social media accounts. If you notice that happening, then your employer is definitely monitoring you. Once you know that your employer is spying on you and you have a good idea of how, you can begin to adjust your behavior accordingly. If you realize your boss is a fan of your social media accounts, you can set up private lists so that your posts only reach certain people. If you realize that your conversations at work are being reported on either by a colleague or through a listening device, then you know to watch what you say |
With the
acceleration of police abuse in our country, let’s brainwash our children into
accepting this a normal state of affairs…
Teach your kids how to give up their liberty
The
End Of Anonymity
This year, the FBI will roll out the world's largest database for facial recognition. So far it's just mug shots. But what if the technology could identify anyone?
[read full story]
This year, the FBI will roll out the world's largest database for facial recognition. So far it's just mug shots. But what if the technology could identify anyone?
[read full story]
Freedom in the World is a yearly survey and
report by U.S.-based Freedom House that attempts to measure the degree of democracy and
political freedom in every nation and significant
disputed territories around the world. Find the rankings here:
Scroll down to learn about our newest free report on How to Protect
Yourself from the Growing Government Surveillance Threat…
9 Uses for Witch Hazel by Gina DeBacker
Witch hazel extract is especially beneficial for minor
skin irritations. Discover nine ways to take advantage of this botanical
wonder.
9 Uses for Witch Hazel at Home
1. Acne: Witch hazel is an astringent that can remove
dirt and oil without drying skin. Treat blemishes with a cotton pad soaked in a
witch hazel solution.
2. Blisters: Dry blisters by applying a gauze pad soaked
in witch hazel, then covering with an adhesive bandage.
3. Insect bites: Relieve itching and swelling from bug
bites with witch hazel. Apply a cotton pad soaked in the extract to the
affected area.
4. Minor cuts: Also known as “nature’s Neosporin,” witch
hazel is a natural antibacterial that will help treat minor wounds. Apply witch
hazel extract directly to the affected area with a cotton pad or washcloth.
5. Deodorant: Pour witch hazel onto a cotton pad and dab
under arms, letting it dry before dressing. For a scented solution, mix 3
tablespoons vodka with an essential oil blend (try 6 drops lavender, 8 drops
cypress and 4 drops neroli) in a spray bottle and shake. Add 1/2 cup witch
hazel and 1/4 cup rosewater; use daily.
6. Psoriasis: In Germany, witch hazel is a mainstream
psoriasis treatment, and research proves its effects. Apply witch hazel cream
to relieve this troublesome skin condition, as well as eczema and dermatitis.
Note: Be sure to check with your health-care provider before altering any
psoriasis treatment.
7. Sunburns: This anti-inflammatory can provide temporary
sunburn relief, as well as help prevent skin from flaking. Gently apply a
washcloth soaked in witch hazel extract or cream to burned skin.
8. Puffy eyes: Witch hazel can help tighten and refresh
skin. Lay cotton balls doused in witch hazel on your eyes and relax for 15
minutes.
9. Toner: The tannins in witch hazel help it tone skin
and tighten pores, leaving skin cooled and refreshed. To make a toner, combine
equal parts distilled water and witch hazel, along with a few drops of tea tree
oil (for its antimicrobial properties).
Excerpted from Mother Earth Living.
To read more articles from Mother Earth Living, please visit
www.MotherEarthLiving.com or call (800) 340-5846 to subscribe. Copyright 2013
by Ogden Publications Inc.
Reduce arthritis pain by eating more grapes
which contain resveratrol…drinking more tea, hot or cold helps also…
How companies & the government use your personal
data against you
Virtually ALL
private companies are collecting your personal data like it was Yukon Gold Rush
(many are selling your information to the government without your knowledge)…
Loyalty
Cards. Supermarkets and other
retailers offer discounts when you sign up for their card. Each time you swipe that card, your purchases
(lifestyle habits) are being recorded and often resold to life insurance and
health insurance marketers.
EZ-Pass. In its never ending battle to extract money
from citizens (normally, instantly wasted on government worker salaries and
perks)…these EZ passes were created to supposedly help speed traffic…many
states ALSO use this technology to issue speeding tickets and in a heart-beat,
governments will turn over these records to law enforcement and they have been
known to be subpoenaed in civil lawsuits including divorce proceedings.
REMOVE this pass
from your vehicle periodically and pay cash (governments hate it when folks use
cash)…or use multiple EZ Passes. When
not being used, store it in anti-magnetic pouches. Otherwise, just like your currency can be
scanned at airports, these cards can be scanned when not in use.
Also noted…FBI
asks for backdoor to firm’s new software:
At a recent RSA Security Conference, Nico Sell was on
stage announcing that her company—Wickr—was making drastic changes to ensure
its users' security. She said that the company would switch from RSA encryption
to elliptic curve
encryption, and that the service wouldn't have a backdoor for
anyone.
As she left the stage, before she'd even had a chance to
take her microphone off, a man approached her and introduced himself as an
agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He then proceeded to
"casually" ask if she'd be willing to install a backdoor into Wickr
that would allow the FBI to retrieve information.
It’s no longer easy to mind
your own business anymore. Warrantless
wiretaps, tracking drones, automated license plate readers, the NSA, TSA pat downs
and roving patrols and more make it a full time job to keep up with the threats
to your privacy and freedom. The Poor
Man helps keep you abreast.
Tools to
Fight the Growing Government Surveillance Threat
Includes a bonus section on saving cash on your utility
bills
Best way to get germs off a kitchen sponge – microwave it for 30-60
seconds (most sponges have more germs than your toilet seat)
DIY Breads From Around
the World
Lots of our breads we frequently enjoy can be made at home. Choosing to make bread at home can save you some extra dollars that you can invest in other grocery needs
Lots of our breads we frequently enjoy can be made at home. Choosing to make bread at home can save you some extra dollars that you can invest in other grocery needs
Real Damage
This handy tool will help you visualize just how much
more you’re paying for that item you want to buy with a credit card. Put in the price of what you want to charge,
then enter in on the table below how much your APR is and pick from the
preloaded options for how you’re paying your cards off and then click the
‘What’s my Damage’ button. It will then tell you how much that item will really
cost you.
If saving money was one of your New Year’s resolutions
this might just help you put the credit card back in your wallet.
Yours for better living,
Bruce ‘the Poor Man’
A bargain isn't a bargain unless it's something you
need…
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Always the best resources!
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