Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. Start your own barter fair
2. Worst-Case-PC-Survival kit
3. Pros & cons of shopper loyalty cards
4. Uncommon tips for storing/revitalizing food
5. Free tech help 24/7
6. Raised bed gardening plans
7. States consider replacing the dollar-so does France
Sometimes you get the peanut and sometimes you get the shell…
The story of my life! --the Poor Man
My new best friend…could be yours too!
A new study shows more and more Americans are growing vegetable gardens
A recent survey by the Garden Writers of America also shows an increase in young people (under 40) starting to garden.
The survey of 1,000 people nationwide found that 38 percent of Americans had a vegetable garden in 2009. Of those planning to a garden in 2010, 37 percent plan to expand.
Now is the time to start thinking about your spring garden…soil prep, organic additives to enhance your soil, crop rotation, or just letting a section lie fallow for the year.
These dreary winter days when you can't go outside is an excellent time to layout your garden and decide what you're going to plant for the coming year.
The Poor Man already ordered a variety of seed and is laying out plans for a productive garden which will start with a soil test. We have some fruit trees which will need tending but we are interested in what we can raise that might also prove to be a viable cash crop. With only a few acres we’re not looking to plant a lot of corn or soy beans, which seems to be the main cash crops locally.
My new best friend is the guy who runs our local County Extension office. He specializes in small acreage farming (he owns two small plots of his own) and has invited the Poor Man to visit his small farm next month…can’t wait.
As much as I dislike most aspects of government, county extension offices are the exception to the rule. They truly provide valuable services and their staff practices what they preach. You can find a lot of free information at this service including sample farm business plans, crop productivity history, common pests and diseases and plenty more.
The Poor Man’s wife is investigating what house plants she can grow to resell at the local flea market. She and a buddy are making plans to become financial foliage tycoons this summer!
Here is a site you can use to easily locate an extension office near you. There’s even a section which walks you through applying for a grant. You’ll also find many universities offer boatloads of free and useful information - yours for the asking!
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/
Spray mower blades with some non-stick cooking spray - less grass will adhere, making for smoother mowing. Protect orchard trees from pests by wrapping the trunks with old-fashioned fly paper strips.
This Weeks Useful Resources
Your Worst-Case-Scenario PC Survival Kit Whether you’re in a safe house, on the lam, or weathering the End of the World as We Know It, you’ll want to check out this collection of worst-case-scenario tips, apps, and downloads for your PC and smartphone.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/219447/your_worstcasescenario_pc_survival_kit.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2
Uncommon Tips to Revive and Store Produce, Groceries
Save money and trips to the market with these tips and tricks from Rebecca DiLiberto’s Penny Saving Household Helper. You’ll be surprised how simple it is to keep food at its best.
http://shine.yahoo.com/event/financiallyfit/14-ways-to-save-money-on-groceries-2447559/
More Free Online Calendars
Calendar.Google.com and Yahoo both provide useful calendars which tie into your email accounts…here’s a new one that will tie into your Google email account too.
www.Rememberthemilk.com
Neighborhood Disaster Tabletop Exercises for CERTs, Neighborhood Watch Programs and Neighborhood Associations and others
A team of national, regional and state organizations invites Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Neighborhood Watch programs along with Neighborhood Associations to participate in one of the scheduled disaster tabletop exercises being facilitated via the internet.
These exercises have been designed specifically for organizations that work to support the disaster caused needs of community and neighborhood residents during and following a disaster.
By participating in one or several of these exercises you will be able to assess your organizations existing disaster response capabilities.
There is NO CHARGE for participation in any of the exercises.
Six distinctive exercise scenarios are available.
Earthquake
Flood
Hurricane
Influenza Pandemic
Tornado
Wildfire
For additional information and registration please access the following web site:
www.drc-group.com/project/footprint.html
Barter 101-Why not start your own barter club or barter fair?
Busted-flat? As Janet Joplin sang, “it ain’t nothin’ honey, if it ain’t free.” You can get what you want without paying a nickel if you know how to barter. We should know: the website you’re looking at is partly the result of bartering. Barter isn’t about making some kind of shady deal: it’s a legitimate form of commerce that has been going on since the beginning of time, and is making a strong comeback in the downturn. Do you need a new backyard fence? Tech support? Babysitting? Chances are, there is someone who can provide these services in exchange for something you can offer.
http://www.recessionwire.com/2009/04/30/barter-101/
http://www.barterfair.org/
Find out how much your old electronics are worth before selling them
The site provides pricing also for sports equipment, boats & apparel.
www.WorthMonkey.com
Free sample preparedness foods
http://www.preparethenshare.com/Home/FreeSample
Wide selection of free samples-mainly grocery items>requires sign up
http://freestuffhq.net/
http://dealseekingmom.com/become-weekender-free-sample-kit/
Get Free Repairs-you might deserve them
Use this site to learn if your auto had a problem due to a recall & qualify for a free repair.
www.SaferCar.gov
Free Tech Help-24/7
You’ve experienced a tech problem…yeah right! Costco or Sam’s Club could prove a real money saver. Costco offers a “concierge service on its products. Contact: 866-861-0450. Sam’s Club Tech Experts provide free assistance-even if you didn’t buy the electronics there…available 24/7 at: 877-758-4346
Zipper stuck? Use lip balm as a quick lubricant.
Raised garden beds, also called garden planters, are great for small plots of veggies and flowers. They keep pathway weeds from your garden soil, prevent soil compaction, provide good drainage and serve as a barrier to pests such as slugs and snails.
By raising the soil level, raised beds also reduce back strain when bending over to tend the bed. Raised beds and garden planters are available in a variety of different materials, or they can be made with relative ease
Creating Your Own Plan
You can create your own plan for a raised bed garden. You'll need graph paper, a ruler, and colored pencils.
Draw existing elements on the graph paper, such as houses, sheds, garages, and walkways.
Color in the elements using colored pencils.
Mark off the raised beds and pathways.
More at these sites:
http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Raised_Bed_Garden_Plan
http://eartheasy.com/grow_raised_beds.htm
Loyalty Club or Frequent Shopper Cards-pros & cons…
There are many who dislike using loyalty cards issued by gas stations, supermarkets, etc. for fear of privacy intrusions. There is some merit to this thought. However, on the other hand, you can also reap substantial rewards. For example, I have a Kroger card and it saves me 10 cents a gallon on fuel and that, to me, is a big plus. Kroger also sends me personalized coupons in the mail (based on purchase history). Just recently, I received coupons for FREE butter, free juice, free snacks along with discounts for other products.
Supermarket chains say their loyalty cards reward faithful shoppers. Privacy advocates say they're no bargain at all…some reports indicate you’re paying anywhere from 24-74% more at these stores.
When you're stacking up grocery items at the checkout line, you're probably not worried about whether your supermarket chain is compiling a profile of you based on what you buy, and storing that information for its own use. After all, who cares if you buy one brand of tissues over another, or favor name-brand microwave pizzas over store brands?
Supermarket chains care. So does CVS. So much so that they use discount cards (referred to as "membership" or "loyalty" cards) to offer you what seem like great bargains. They use the cards to keep tabs on what you purchase, how often you shop, and what your buying preferences are.
And, just as data brokers like ChoicePoint collect personal data and use it to build an aggregate "profile" of individual consumers, supermarket chains use their stored data to target buyers with "special" offers and "preferred" advertisements from their marketing partners.
http://couponing.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=couponing&cdn=money&tm=18&gps=544_564_1276_754&f=10&su=p284.9.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/loyalty_cards.html
Studies show paying cash at the supermarket help to reduce impulse buys…
Save an average of $140 a month!
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A South Carolina state politician wants the state to develop its own gold and silver-based currency in case the collapses and hyper-inflation ensues.
"If folks lose faith in the dollar, we need to have some kind of backup," State Sen. Lee Bright told the Spartanburg Herald Journal's Stephen Largen. His bill asks a committee to look into the development of a state currency, citing the Constitution and Supreme Court precedents to prove the bill's legality.
Slate's Annie Lowrey tracks down similar bills in Georgia and Virginia, and points out that the legislation reflects a larger trend of state politicians wading into monetary policy. A bill in Georgia would require all debts to the state be paid in pre-1965 gold and silver coins. The Virginia proposal would let the state print its own money. Meanwhile, one politician in Utah wants to cut out the middleman entirely and allow the state's residents to run their very own mints.
Sidebar: France Wants to Ditch Dollar as World Currency
France, as current head of the Group of 20 countries, will help the transition to a global financial system based on "several international currencies," French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said on Monday. Hey, Germany now owns our stock exchange, so who knows?
A healthy distrust of government is the best sign of patriotism
How the Patriot Act is destroying freedoms in America
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFVQ0HZz2mc&playnext=1&list=PLEA20CA0E4D3B0A9E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN2PG1EJZ0Y&feature=related
The Entitlement Bomb
Lots of talk among politicians for reducing the national budget, mostly fodder for the corporate press and the ill-informed. Our two biggest budget busters are the Medicare and Social Security programs. As the Economist magazine noted about the so-called standoff on the budget and taxes…”The Republicans and the Democrats merely agreed to each other’s giveaways.”
Rather than confront the deficit problem, the political agenda remains to artificially inflate the economy as opposed to hard choices involving raising taxes, drastically cutting government programs/departments and other entitlement programs.
Although the Poor Man will be long gone, it’s estimated that by 2080, about 86% of all tax revenues will be used to pay for just three programs: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
If you listen to Washington, one comes away with the impression many politicians think there is a lot of time left to fix these problems. Politicians are rarely proactive, but almost always reactive…just look what happened in Ireland and Greece.
Unfunded liabilities among states, especially for pension funds, will further fuel financial angst in America. All of these probably means gold and silver prices (and thus other commodities) will see even higher prices in the decades to come.
To see more of our unfunded liabilities, check out www.usdebtclock.org
Finally, a bit more fun which leans on the educational side…
Your Life According To The Government
Cute overview of how we’re expected to live and its costs…the reality.
http://crushthestreet.com/
That's it for this issue...yours for preparedness, the Poor Man!
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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You Can Be Tracked via Cell Phone Camera Photos
Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. I can track & stalk you
2. Free financial boot camp
3. How to deal with cops-video interview
4. The Practice of shunning-using it on government types
5. Aquaponics-a solution for feeding everyone
6. The secret freedom fighter
7. Alternatives to expensive software
Crime does not pay-unless you get elected! --Galambos
The calm after the storm or is it the winter blahs?
Off and on during the past few weeks, much of America has been hit by paralyzing winter storms. Winter has reached many states which are rarely affected by cold and snow, leaving some scratching their head over the affects of global warming. Adults and children alike have enjoyed snow days unable to reach work or school.
My thinking was many more would be using their computer to visit eBay and Amazon, perhaps perking up sales for merchants. Wrong! In conversations with other online merchants I learned just the opposite is true…most have experienced the slowest sales they’ve seen in a long time.
The Poor Man even ran a sale which produced dismal results. In fact, all forms of online activity has slowed according to a report I read recently.
If you’re like me, you might be getting a bad case of cabin fever. I’m anxious to get outside and do some gardening, finish up our cabin and explore related projects. There is a lack of auctions, thrift store donations, and of course, garage sales to go treasure hunting (some might say, who cares, nothing is selling anyhow).
The Poor Man placed several ‘wanted’ ads on Freecycle.com and our area Craigslist and not one response. I even placed a help wanted ad for a freelance cartoonist to create several politically incorrect cartoons I came up with - again, no response. (if you’re cartoonist & need some work, let me know).
This has also been the slowest I’ve ever seen in response to our weekly bulletin. Normally, I get up to a dozen emails a week with suggestions to share or feedback on its content…this week, only one. That person wrote to say how much he and his wife enjoyed the newsletter and they were curious as to how I come up with ideas for content…(I read a lot of online and offline publications and glean what I feel might be useful). Without feedback it is difficult to come up with fresh ideas which is one of the reasons I vary the content. Got ideas? Please share!
Finally, as most know by now, the President of Egypt finally stepped down. Somewhat surprising, the crowds of protestors were, for the most part, well-behaved. The price of oil came down on world markets as a result…Our own president took a lot of hits in the international press for his wavering actions…even British newspapers lampooned him intimating how irrelevant he’s become.
If inflation wore a label, it would read “Manufactured in Washington DC
The Weekly Round-up
Financial Bootcamp-Get a Money-tune-up
Since 2009, LearnVest has been providing sharp and seriously useful money advice for women. Now, the site has launched a series of email bootcamps to get readers ramped up financially. The investing unit costs $7.99, but the Cut Your Costs and Personal Finance Basics Bootcamps are free. You don’t have to be a personal finance dork (like me) to appreciate that.
http://www.learnvest.com/
I can stalk you-the danger of posting photos…GPS in cameras & phone now allow the government & anyone else to track you. This is not a joke!
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=7621105
Reason.tv: How to Deal with Cops - Q&A with Steve Silverman of Flex Your Rights
"Asserting your Constitutional rights is not a trick in any way," says Steve Silverman of the Flex Your Rights Foundation. "What the police officers do is a trick." Silverman started Flex Your Rights in 2002 after spending years working with college students who lost scholarships because of minor drug busts. Since then the organization has produced two popular videos, Busted: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters and 10 Rules For Dealing with the Police, both of which have millions of views on YouTube and have been screened in classrooms and communities around the country.
http://reason.com/blog/2011/02/08/reasontv-how-to-deal-with-cops
Kidstuff is now offering distributorships…could prove good for go-getters
The Kidstuff Magazine™ is a free shopping resource guide for parents and grandparents. The magazine serves two purposes. It is designed to help families find products and services they need as their children grow. And, it is the perfect advertising medium for companies to let growing families know about their products and services. The information is presented in a full four-color format on glossy magazine paper for easy reading and to keep for a long lasting resource guide. It is digest size and a handy size to use for shopping.
http://www.kidstuffmag.com/
TRACK NEIGHBORHOOD FELONS
Just type in a street name at the top of the form & your whole neighborhood map will pop up…check your neighbors.
Every place you see a red balloon or thumb tack is the home of a convicted felon.
Just place your mouse over an icon & not only will the name come up, but also the crime they were convicted of.
Share with your friends . . . Safety first.
http://www.felonspy.com/search.html
A 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide & vinegar will dissolve lead.
Aquaponics…viable solution for feeding everyone!
The information contained herein can help you get started in aquaponics and controlled environment agriculture. Information can be found here to help you from the early planning stages all the way through construction and marketing helping you get off to a profitable start whether it is a backyard operation or commercial venture. Just visit our forum to find information posted by individuals around the world who have experience with backyard, commercial and educational systems in around the world.
Using a controlled environment greenhouse or pond/tank greenhouse combination, large premium quality crops of vegetables and herbs can be grown on a year-round basis simultaneously producing large amounts of fresh fish. Using the knowledge to be found within the pages and the forum at "Do It Yourself Aquaponics" combined with proper planning, equipment and management, aquaponics can be used to supplement your food demands or in a commercial manner, turned into a profitable business.
http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/
http://diyaquaponics.com/
Find alternatives to expensive software
This site offers free or less expensive versions to many of today’s expensive software. Example: Instead of buying Adobe Photoshop, you can use GIMP, a free image-manipulation program that offers many of the same features.
http://AlternativeTo.net
Fix it Yourself-How to repair cameras, game consoles, toasters, iPods, etc. at:
www.IFixit.com
Another resource for private e-mail
Free service to encrypt messages, prevent forwarding & set a time for the message to self-destruct. Go to:
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The End of the Dollar Being Proposed
New international currency proposed by International Monetary Fund
The IMF is trying to move the world away from the U.S. dollar and towards a global currency. In a new report entitled "Enhancing International Monetary Stability—A Role for the SDR", the IMF details the "problems" with having the U.S. dollar as the reserve currency of the globe and the IMF discusses the potential for a larger role for SDRs (Special Drawing Rights). The IMF considers SDRs to be a transitional phase between what we have now and a new world currency. In this newly published report, the IMF makes this point very clearly: "In the even longer run, if there were political willingness to do so, these securities could constitute an embryo of global currency."
CNN clearly understands what the IMF is trying to accomplish with this new report. The following is how CNN's recent story about the new IMF report begins....
"The International Monetary Fund issued a report Thursday on a possible replacement for the dollar as the world's reserve currency."
This synthetic currency unit is made up of a basket of currencies. SDRs have actually been around for many years, but now they are being heavily promoted as an alternative to the dollar.
The SDR is a hybrid. SDRs are part U.S. dollar, part euro, part yen and part British pound. In particular, the following is how each SDR currently breaks down....
U.S. Dollar: 41.9%
Euro: 37.4%
Yen: 9.4%
British Pound: 11.3%
In January, the Obama administration said that it fully supports the eventual inclusion of the yuan in the SDR.
Keep a few extra containers of GoJo, the waterless cleaner, on hand should you lose your water supply. It’s also good for cleaning antique wood such as picture frames.
The Secret Freedom Fighter
The Parting shot…
Do you remember the Bill of Rights?
I remember studying the Bill of Rights when I was in fifth grade. I found it odd that the founding fathers had written laws to protect us from our government. In the naivete of my 11-year-old world, it never occurred to me that the government would invade my home, arrest me without cause, or act unjustly toward any of its citizens. Sadly, I see the wisdom of the founding fathers being undermined by the government.
Freedom today requires a lot more creativity given the penchant of politicians to take it away. There is a certain futility in conventional activism…
Here are a couple of non-violent ways to fight back against imperious government agents be they from the IRS, ATF, FBI, or local bureaucrat…
Shunning is the act of deliberately avoiding association with, and habitually keeping away from an individual or group. It is a sanction against association often associated with religious groups and other tightly-knit organizations and communities. Shunning has a long history as a means of organizational influence and control.
>don’t do business with them
>do not speak to them
>do not invite them to social events
>do not buy cookies or other fundraisers from their children
We could continue with examples but you get the idea. Perhaps impractical except from a local community perspective. It might be a useful way to send a message that as a citizen you are not happy with our lost rights and its heavy handed approach to screwing citizens.
There’s little doubt the nature of our country has changed much in the past 30 years. Whereas I grew up with neighborhood merchants, the butcher, the shoemaker, the appliance repairman…now everything has become big box stores, few mothers at home and neighbors who often do not know each other. We’ve lost a lot in terms of sense of community and a government out of touch with the common person. All of this has affected our personal freedoms to one degree or another and has given rise to police powers…after all, we’re no longer expected to be self reliant or to even take care of neighborhood bullies…we must let the nanny state intervene now.
What happens when they steal your freedom and you're too fat to run for the hills?
It can happen here.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/655922/posts
That’s it for this issue from your fat boy, the Poor Man…be sure to share this with friends!
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
A Shallow Planet Production
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. I can track & stalk you
2. Free financial boot camp
3. How to deal with cops-video interview
4. The Practice of shunning-using it on government types
5. Aquaponics-a solution for feeding everyone
6. The secret freedom fighter
7. Alternatives to expensive software
Crime does not pay-unless you get elected! --Galambos
The calm after the storm or is it the winter blahs?
Off and on during the past few weeks, much of America has been hit by paralyzing winter storms. Winter has reached many states which are rarely affected by cold and snow, leaving some scratching their head over the affects of global warming. Adults and children alike have enjoyed snow days unable to reach work or school.
My thinking was many more would be using their computer to visit eBay and Amazon, perhaps perking up sales for merchants. Wrong! In conversations with other online merchants I learned just the opposite is true…most have experienced the slowest sales they’ve seen in a long time.
The Poor Man even ran a sale which produced dismal results. In fact, all forms of online activity has slowed according to a report I read recently.
If you’re like me, you might be getting a bad case of cabin fever. I’m anxious to get outside and do some gardening, finish up our cabin and explore related projects. There is a lack of auctions, thrift store donations, and of course, garage sales to go treasure hunting (some might say, who cares, nothing is selling anyhow).
The Poor Man placed several ‘wanted’ ads on Freecycle.com and our area Craigslist and not one response. I even placed a help wanted ad for a freelance cartoonist to create several politically incorrect cartoons I came up with - again, no response. (if you’re cartoonist & need some work, let me know).
This has also been the slowest I’ve ever seen in response to our weekly bulletin. Normally, I get up to a dozen emails a week with suggestions to share or feedback on its content…this week, only one. That person wrote to say how much he and his wife enjoyed the newsletter and they were curious as to how I come up with ideas for content…(I read a lot of online and offline publications and glean what I feel might be useful). Without feedback it is difficult to come up with fresh ideas which is one of the reasons I vary the content. Got ideas? Please share!
Finally, as most know by now, the President of Egypt finally stepped down. Somewhat surprising, the crowds of protestors were, for the most part, well-behaved. The price of oil came down on world markets as a result…Our own president took a lot of hits in the international press for his wavering actions…even British newspapers lampooned him intimating how irrelevant he’s become.
If inflation wore a label, it would read “Manufactured in Washington DC
The Weekly Round-up
Financial Bootcamp-Get a Money-tune-up
Since 2009, LearnVest has been providing sharp and seriously useful money advice for women. Now, the site has launched a series of email bootcamps to get readers ramped up financially. The investing unit costs $7.99, but the Cut Your Costs and Personal Finance Basics Bootcamps are free. You don’t have to be a personal finance dork (like me) to appreciate that.
http://www.learnvest.com/
I can stalk you-the danger of posting photos…GPS in cameras & phone now allow the government & anyone else to track you. This is not a joke!
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=7621105
Reason.tv: How to Deal with Cops - Q&A with Steve Silverman of Flex Your Rights
"Asserting your Constitutional rights is not a trick in any way," says Steve Silverman of the Flex Your Rights Foundation. "What the police officers do is a trick." Silverman started Flex Your Rights in 2002 after spending years working with college students who lost scholarships because of minor drug busts. Since then the organization has produced two popular videos, Busted: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters and 10 Rules For Dealing with the Police, both of which have millions of views on YouTube and have been screened in classrooms and communities around the country.
http://reason.com/blog/2011/02/08/reasontv-how-to-deal-with-cops
Kidstuff is now offering distributorships…could prove good for go-getters
The Kidstuff Magazine™ is a free shopping resource guide for parents and grandparents. The magazine serves two purposes. It is designed to help families find products and services they need as their children grow. And, it is the perfect advertising medium for companies to let growing families know about their products and services. The information is presented in a full four-color format on glossy magazine paper for easy reading and to keep for a long lasting resource guide. It is digest size and a handy size to use for shopping.
http://www.kidstuffmag.com/
TRACK NEIGHBORHOOD FELONS
Just type in a street name at the top of the form & your whole neighborhood map will pop up…check your neighbors.
Every place you see a red balloon or thumb tack is the home of a convicted felon.
Just place your mouse over an icon & not only will the name come up, but also the crime they were convicted of.
Share with your friends . . . Safety first.
http://www.felonspy.com/search.html
A 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide & vinegar will dissolve lead.
Aquaponics…viable solution for feeding everyone!
The information contained herein can help you get started in aquaponics and controlled environment agriculture. Information can be found here to help you from the early planning stages all the way through construction and marketing helping you get off to a profitable start whether it is a backyard operation or commercial venture. Just visit our forum to find information posted by individuals around the world who have experience with backyard, commercial and educational systems in around the world.
Using a controlled environment greenhouse or pond/tank greenhouse combination, large premium quality crops of vegetables and herbs can be grown on a year-round basis simultaneously producing large amounts of fresh fish. Using the knowledge to be found within the pages and the forum at "Do It Yourself Aquaponics" combined with proper planning, equipment and management, aquaponics can be used to supplement your food demands or in a commercial manner, turned into a profitable business.
http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/
http://diyaquaponics.com/
Find alternatives to expensive software
This site offers free or less expensive versions to many of today’s expensive software. Example: Instead of buying Adobe Photoshop, you can use GIMP, a free image-manipulation program that offers many of the same features.
http://AlternativeTo.net
Fix it Yourself-How to repair cameras, game consoles, toasters, iPods, etc. at:
www.IFixit.com
Another resource for private e-mail
Free service to encrypt messages, prevent forwarding & set a time for the message to self-destruct. Go to:
www.StealthMessage.com
Lower your chance of an IRS audit. Any time you have a questionable tax deduction & wish to avoid raising a red flag, use Form 8275. Ask your tax preparer. Download form from the IRS:
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8275.pdf or call 800-829-3676
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The End of the Dollar Being Proposed
New international currency proposed by International Monetary Fund
The IMF is trying to move the world away from the U.S. dollar and towards a global currency. In a new report entitled "Enhancing International Monetary Stability—A Role for the SDR", the IMF details the "problems" with having the U.S. dollar as the reserve currency of the globe and the IMF discusses the potential for a larger role for SDRs (Special Drawing Rights). The IMF considers SDRs to be a transitional phase between what we have now and a new world currency. In this newly published report, the IMF makes this point very clearly: "In the even longer run, if there were political willingness to do so, these securities could constitute an embryo of global currency."
CNN clearly understands what the IMF is trying to accomplish with this new report. The following is how CNN's recent story about the new IMF report begins....
"The International Monetary Fund issued a report Thursday on a possible replacement for the dollar as the world's reserve currency."
This synthetic currency unit is made up of a basket of currencies. SDRs have actually been around for many years, but now they are being heavily promoted as an alternative to the dollar.
The SDR is a hybrid. SDRs are part U.S. dollar, part euro, part yen and part British pound. In particular, the following is how each SDR currently breaks down....
U.S. Dollar: 41.9%
Euro: 37.4%
Yen: 9.4%
British Pound: 11.3%
In January, the Obama administration said that it fully supports the eventual inclusion of the yuan in the SDR.
Keep a few extra containers of GoJo, the waterless cleaner, on hand should you lose your water supply. It’s also good for cleaning antique wood such as picture frames.
The Secret Freedom Fighter
The Parting shot…
Do you remember the Bill of Rights?
I remember studying the Bill of Rights when I was in fifth grade. I found it odd that the founding fathers had written laws to protect us from our government. In the naivete of my 11-year-old world, it never occurred to me that the government would invade my home, arrest me without cause, or act unjustly toward any of its citizens. Sadly, I see the wisdom of the founding fathers being undermined by the government.
Freedom today requires a lot more creativity given the penchant of politicians to take it away. There is a certain futility in conventional activism…
Here are a couple of non-violent ways to fight back against imperious government agents be they from the IRS, ATF, FBI, or local bureaucrat…
Shunning is the act of deliberately avoiding association with, and habitually keeping away from an individual or group. It is a sanction against association often associated with religious groups and other tightly-knit organizations and communities. Shunning has a long history as a means of organizational influence and control.
>don’t do business with them
>do not speak to them
>do not invite them to social events
>do not buy cookies or other fundraisers from their children
We could continue with examples but you get the idea. Perhaps impractical except from a local community perspective. It might be a useful way to send a message that as a citizen you are not happy with our lost rights and its heavy handed approach to screwing citizens.
There’s little doubt the nature of our country has changed much in the past 30 years. Whereas I grew up with neighborhood merchants, the butcher, the shoemaker, the appliance repairman…now everything has become big box stores, few mothers at home and neighbors who often do not know each other. We’ve lost a lot in terms of sense of community and a government out of touch with the common person. All of this has affected our personal freedoms to one degree or another and has given rise to police powers…after all, we’re no longer expected to be self reliant or to even take care of neighborhood bullies…we must let the nanny state intervene now.
What happens when they steal your freedom and you're too fat to run for the hills?
It can happen here.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/655922/posts
That’s it for this issue from your fat boy, the Poor Man…be sure to share this with friends!
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
A Shallow Planet Production
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Little Known Facts & Freebies for Valentine's Day
Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. History of Valentine’s Day-Freebies
2. Hydronic heating-the basics on saving on heating bill
3. Getting started in blacksmithing
4. What information do they have on you-you’d be amazed
5. DIY electric bike plans
6. Using Netcycler to promote swaps
Why is it in the US folks won’t turn their headlights on during overcast snowy weather, but on a clear night, they’ll blind you with 100,000 watt fog lamps?
Can you afford to retire-or will you work until you drop?
According to one recent survey, 36 percent of Americans say that they don't contribute anything at all to retirement savings.
Most Baby Boomers do not have a traditional pension plan because employers have eliminated them over the past 30 years. Just consider the following quote from Time Magazine: The traditional pension plan is disappearing. In 1980, some 39 percent of private-sector workers had a pension that guaranteed a steady payout during retirement. Today that number stands closer to 15 percent, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute in Washington, D.C.
Over 30 percent of U.S. investors currently in their sixties have more than 80 percent of their 401k invested in equities. So what happens if the stock market crashes again?
Thanks to Washington pickpockets, Social Security is effectively broke.
In the real economy, grim news abounds. The Federal Reserve's own skewed statistics now acknowledge that for the first time in 57 years, Americans have made a net negative withdrawal from savings and investment accounts. The cause of this squeeze? Rampant unemployment and hidden inflation, especially evident in rising food costs! Analyst John Williams of Shadow Government Statistics notes that if inflation was counted exactly the way it was during the inflation-ridden Carter Administration, annual cost-of-living increases would be in excess of 10%.
Higher wage jobs, those paying $17.50 to $31 an hour, accounted for almost half the jobs lost in the past few years, according to the National Employment Law Project. Of the new jobs created, 76% paid $8.92 to $15 an hour.
With a decline of what is estimated at 10% in the middle class, the American Dream is rapidly becoming a shattered dream. Betrayed by the Washington-Wall Street Cartel, we now see the middle class as the desperate, downwardly mobile.
Faith in the ‘System’ is getting mighty shaky…
Over the last couple of years, lawmakers in at least 10 U.S. states have introduced legislation that would allow state commerce to be conducted with gold and silver coins. Could this be the beginning of a new trend?
Home made cough syrup-Mix 2 Tbs. of honey with 1tsp. Of baking soda.
The Weekly Roundup of useful stuff…
Valentine’s Day Freebies-hot, sweet and sticky…
Make sparks fly this Valentine’s Day-two out of three women are more affectionate if their partner reads to them in bed. The softer, more intimate tones he uses while reading out loud act as a relaxing aphrodisiac say experts…the bedtime stories found to woo women best include romantic classics, travel guides and restaurant reviews - go figure.
In the 3rd century, the Romans practiced a pagan celebration of a young man’s rite of passage to the god Lupercus. These young men would pick from a lottery, the names of teenage girls and these girls would then be their sexual companions for the remainder of the year.
Pope Gelasius wanted to do away with this celebration, so he ordered a change to the lottery. Both men and women would draw the names of saints instead, and they were to emulate these saints for the rest of the year. He also chose a new patron saint of love to replace the pagan god Lupercus and that was St. Valentine.
St. Valentine was stoned and beheaded by the Emperor Claudius II, on Feb 14, AD 270, for performing secret marriages for young lovers. At this time, the Emperor believed that married men made poor soldiers and banned marriage from his empire. While imprisoned, Valentine fell in love with the daughter of a jailer and would sign his love notes to her ‘From Your Valentine’, a phrase that is still used to this day.
>Average amount spent on Valentine’s Day (US)-$103
>Men spend nearly two times more than women
>One in four prefer Valentine’s Day with their pet vs. their mate
>Top three gifts-Dinner, flowers and candy
Here are a few sites offering free things to spice up the day of romance.
http://valentinesdayfreebies.com/
http://thefreesite.com/Seasonal_Freebies/Valentines_Day/index.html
http://www.starchefs.com/cook/features/love-potions/volume-12
http://www.ehow.com/how_14024_celebrate-valentines-day.html
What Information do they have on you…you’d be amazed!
Most of us have probably gotten a copy of our credit reports from time to time, but you have probably never gotten all the information that other database repositories have on you. Lexis/Nexis, more thought of as a database of legal cases and news stories, has another business -- collecting information about you! You have a right to get a free report about yourself to see what information they have collected. When writing to them, ask for the full disclosure report.
Create your own comic strip from Marvel Comics-Fun stuff for kids (& adults)
http://marvel.com/games/play/34/create_your_own_comic
**100% FREE**
Want More Clicks, More Leads, And More Sales?
Want To Work Less...But Earn More!
Increase Your CTR, And Your ROI
Visit http://bit.ly/DOEJER Today!
Marketplace creates 'trade rings' for group swaps
Netcycler matches up multiple people and goods so that each person
gets a wished-for item and is able to get rid of something too. This
should allow greater swapping opportunities than one-to-one trades.
Whiten your teeth for less-dip a wet toothbrush in baking soda, top with dollop of toothpaste .Repeat 2-4 times a month, also neutralizes bad breath.
HOW DO I GET STARTED IN BLACKSMITHING?
A frequently asked question. And the answer is almost always the same. But lets look at the art of blacksmithing a little first.
Blacksmithing is not all pounding iron, it is design, layout, cutting, drilling, joining, finishing, tempering, welding, brazing, tool making. . . Blacksmithing is almost ALL the metal working trades all combined. More at these sites:
http://www.anvilfire.com/FAQs/getstart_index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVR8f_rVT8E&feature=player_embedded#
Make your own propane forge at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gNL2ezQnbI&feature=related
DIY Hybrid electric bike how-to…this site also offers other interesting projects for the do-it-yourselfer including my favorite - how to build a gyrocopter!
http://hacknmod.com/hack/make-a-diy-electric-bike-drill-batteries/
This site offers how-to and DIY kits…pickle jar minnow trap, hard tack, simple rabbit trap, ghetto knife, DIY cross-bow, etc.
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electric-Bike-Conversion/
Real easy home-made solar cooker
Complete solar cookers can be purchased on eBay-variety of prices/styles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwEO6ekUds
Remember to clean your lint trap after every use-saves $35 annually on electric bills.
What is Hydronic Heating & how it can save some cash…
In simplest terms, today’s hydronic heating is an energy efficient home heating system that uses tubing to run a hot liquid beneath the floor, along base board heaters, or through radiators to heat your home. Also referred to as radiant heating, this type of system has become increasingly popular among families that want added comfort and control in their heating zones, savings through lower heating bills, and a decrease in their environmental impact by making smart green building choices.
The hot water, or alternative heated liquid, of the hydronic radiant heat system is circulated throughout the home through loops of plastic piping. Most often, these tubes are installed within your homes concrete slab or floor joist system as radiant flooring, and allow the heat to radiate evenly across the entire floor surface. In addition, baseboard heating units and radiators can be used as sources of hydronic heat.
You can find a variety of such heaters in all price ranges on eBay.
More at:
http://www.hydronicheating.net/what-is.html
Stop buying disposable cleaning wipes. Instead, layer paper coffee filters in a resealable container and pour in just enough multi-surface cleaner to dampen each one.
Growing Garlic for profit
Garlic can be grown in a number of environments & can be sold for a profit.
There are two main kinds of garlic. (Actually, there are three. The third kind, 'elephant garlic', Allium ampeloprasum, has absolutely enormous cloves, but has no garlic flavor worth mentioning.) The first is 'Common garlic', which is the usual white skinned supermarket type plus the silverskin types generally used for braiding and available at farmers markets; and 'Hard neck garlic', which is much less common. Find a complete how-to here…
http://www.naturalhub.com/grow_vegetable_type_garlic.htm
>>December was the third month in a row in which consumer credit grew in the United States. Prior to that, consumer credit in the United States had declined for 20 months in a row
Parting shots…
Jackpot! This past week the PM & his wife went to an estate sale, something a bit rare in the winter. Turns out the home is being foreclosed upon and the couple is moving to HI to stay warm. The fellow had a large storeroom filled with dehydrated survival foods priced dirt cheap. Needless to say, we stocked up. Freeze dried food lasts many years but it is not cheap.
Your Medicaid and Medicare benefits are under assault:
Already, on a state level, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has asked Washington for permission to drop Medicaid coverage for 280,000 people. Other states are doing the same.
Meanwhile, in Washington, Medicare is, by far, the largest, fastest growing piece of the deficit disaster. Experts of both parties admit that there’s no way to stop the deficit from exploding out of control WITHOUT cutting Medicare.
If you’re going to depend on Medicare, this crisis is a direct threat. And if you’re an investor or trader, this crisis could be a powerful force that sparks global investors to dump U.S. bonds and the U.S. dollar.
SECOND: Your personal safety is now at greater risk in many areas of the country.
City after city and state after state are releasing prison inmates, gutting police, fire and emergency rescue services, shutting down entire departments.
Funding cuts for transplants has already resulted in patient deaths in Arizona and other states are likely not far behind.
Finally, I watched a re-run of the movie, The Right Stuff, about our early astronauts and space program. Putting a man on the moon, a vision of John F. Kennedy, became an immense source of pride to our nation…we could use a shot of that again.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all and to my own sweetheart…her personal ‘Valentino’ Poor Man! Go to our OldBookNook site as we’re running a sale off our low prices.
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
A Shallow Planet Production
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. History of Valentine’s Day-Freebies
2. Hydronic heating-the basics on saving on heating bill
3. Getting started in blacksmithing
4. What information do they have on you-you’d be amazed
5. DIY electric bike plans
6. Using Netcycler to promote swaps
Why is it in the US folks won’t turn their headlights on during overcast snowy weather, but on a clear night, they’ll blind you with 100,000 watt fog lamps?
Can you afford to retire-or will you work until you drop?
According to one recent survey, 36 percent of Americans say that they don't contribute anything at all to retirement savings.
Most Baby Boomers do not have a traditional pension plan because employers have eliminated them over the past 30 years. Just consider the following quote from Time Magazine: The traditional pension plan is disappearing. In 1980, some 39 percent of private-sector workers had a pension that guaranteed a steady payout during retirement. Today that number stands closer to 15 percent, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute in Washington, D.C.
Over 30 percent of U.S. investors currently in their sixties have more than 80 percent of their 401k invested in equities. So what happens if the stock market crashes again?
Thanks to Washington pickpockets, Social Security is effectively broke.
In the real economy, grim news abounds. The Federal Reserve's own skewed statistics now acknowledge that for the first time in 57 years, Americans have made a net negative withdrawal from savings and investment accounts. The cause of this squeeze? Rampant unemployment and hidden inflation, especially evident in rising food costs! Analyst John Williams of Shadow Government Statistics notes that if inflation was counted exactly the way it was during the inflation-ridden Carter Administration, annual cost-of-living increases would be in excess of 10%.
Higher wage jobs, those paying $17.50 to $31 an hour, accounted for almost half the jobs lost in the past few years, according to the National Employment Law Project. Of the new jobs created, 76% paid $8.92 to $15 an hour.
With a decline of what is estimated at 10% in the middle class, the American Dream is rapidly becoming a shattered dream. Betrayed by the Washington-Wall Street Cartel, we now see the middle class as the desperate, downwardly mobile.
Faith in the ‘System’ is getting mighty shaky…
Over the last couple of years, lawmakers in at least 10 U.S. states have introduced legislation that would allow state commerce to be conducted with gold and silver coins. Could this be the beginning of a new trend?
Home made cough syrup-Mix 2 Tbs. of honey with 1tsp. Of baking soda.
The Weekly Roundup of useful stuff…
Valentine’s Day Freebies-hot, sweet and sticky…
Make sparks fly this Valentine’s Day-two out of three women are more affectionate if their partner reads to them in bed. The softer, more intimate tones he uses while reading out loud act as a relaxing aphrodisiac say experts…the bedtime stories found to woo women best include romantic classics, travel guides and restaurant reviews - go figure.
In the 3rd century, the Romans practiced a pagan celebration of a young man’s rite of passage to the god Lupercus. These young men would pick from a lottery, the names of teenage girls and these girls would then be their sexual companions for the remainder of the year.
Pope Gelasius wanted to do away with this celebration, so he ordered a change to the lottery. Both men and women would draw the names of saints instead, and they were to emulate these saints for the rest of the year. He also chose a new patron saint of love to replace the pagan god Lupercus and that was St. Valentine.
St. Valentine was stoned and beheaded by the Emperor Claudius II, on Feb 14, AD 270, for performing secret marriages for young lovers. At this time, the Emperor believed that married men made poor soldiers and banned marriage from his empire. While imprisoned, Valentine fell in love with the daughter of a jailer and would sign his love notes to her ‘From Your Valentine’, a phrase that is still used to this day.
>Average amount spent on Valentine’s Day (US)-$103
>Men spend nearly two times more than women
>One in four prefer Valentine’s Day with their pet vs. their mate
>Top three gifts-Dinner, flowers and candy
Here are a few sites offering free things to spice up the day of romance.
http://valentinesdayfreebies.com/
http://thefreesite.com/Seasonal_Freebies/Valentines_Day/index.html
http://www.starchefs.com/cook/features/love-potions/volume-12
http://www.ehow.com/how_14024_celebrate-valentines-day.html
What Information do they have on you…you’d be amazed!
Most of us have probably gotten a copy of our credit reports from time to time, but you have probably never gotten all the information that other database repositories have on you. Lexis/Nexis, more thought of as a database of legal cases and news stories, has another business -- collecting information about you! You have a right to get a free report about yourself to see what information they have collected. When writing to them, ask for the full disclosure report.
Create your own comic strip from Marvel Comics-Fun stuff for kids (& adults)
http://marvel.com/games/play/34/create_your_own_comic
**100% FREE**
Want More Clicks, More Leads, And More Sales?
Want To Work Less...But Earn More!
Increase Your CTR, And Your ROI
Visit http://bit.ly/DOEJER Today!
Marketplace creates 'trade rings' for group swaps
Netcycler matches up multiple people and goods so that each person
gets a wished-for item and is able to get rid of something too. This
should allow greater swapping opportunities than one-to-one trades.
Whiten your teeth for less-dip a wet toothbrush in baking soda, top with dollop of toothpaste .Repeat 2-4 times a month, also neutralizes bad breath.
HOW DO I GET STARTED IN BLACKSMITHING?
A frequently asked question. And the answer is almost always the same. But lets look at the art of blacksmithing a little first.
Blacksmithing is not all pounding iron, it is design, layout, cutting, drilling, joining, finishing, tempering, welding, brazing, tool making. . . Blacksmithing is almost ALL the metal working trades all combined. More at these sites:
http://www.anvilfire.com/FAQs/getstart_index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVR8f_rVT8E&feature=player_embedded#
Make your own propane forge at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gNL2ezQnbI&feature=related
DIY Hybrid electric bike how-to…this site also offers other interesting projects for the do-it-yourselfer including my favorite - how to build a gyrocopter!
http://hacknmod.com/hack/make-a-diy-electric-bike-drill-batteries/
This site offers how-to and DIY kits…pickle jar minnow trap, hard tack, simple rabbit trap, ghetto knife, DIY cross-bow, etc.
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Electric-Bike-Conversion/
Real easy home-made solar cooker
Complete solar cookers can be purchased on eBay-variety of prices/styles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENwEO6ekUds
Remember to clean your lint trap after every use-saves $35 annually on electric bills.
What is Hydronic Heating & how it can save some cash…
In simplest terms, today’s hydronic heating is an energy efficient home heating system that uses tubing to run a hot liquid beneath the floor, along base board heaters, or through radiators to heat your home. Also referred to as radiant heating, this type of system has become increasingly popular among families that want added comfort and control in their heating zones, savings through lower heating bills, and a decrease in their environmental impact by making smart green building choices.
The hot water, or alternative heated liquid, of the hydronic radiant heat system is circulated throughout the home through loops of plastic piping. Most often, these tubes are installed within your homes concrete slab or floor joist system as radiant flooring, and allow the heat to radiate evenly across the entire floor surface. In addition, baseboard heating units and radiators can be used as sources of hydronic heat.
You can find a variety of such heaters in all price ranges on eBay.
More at:
http://www.hydronicheating.net/what-is.html
Stop buying disposable cleaning wipes. Instead, layer paper coffee filters in a resealable container and pour in just enough multi-surface cleaner to dampen each one.
Growing Garlic for profit
Garlic can be grown in a number of environments & can be sold for a profit.
There are two main kinds of garlic. (Actually, there are three. The third kind, 'elephant garlic', Allium ampeloprasum, has absolutely enormous cloves, but has no garlic flavor worth mentioning.) The first is 'Common garlic', which is the usual white skinned supermarket type plus the silverskin types generally used for braiding and available at farmers markets; and 'Hard neck garlic', which is much less common. Find a complete how-to here…
http://www.naturalhub.com/grow_vegetable_type_garlic.htm
>>December was the third month in a row in which consumer credit grew in the United States. Prior to that, consumer credit in the United States had declined for 20 months in a row
Parting shots…
Jackpot! This past week the PM & his wife went to an estate sale, something a bit rare in the winter. Turns out the home is being foreclosed upon and the couple is moving to HI to stay warm. The fellow had a large storeroom filled with dehydrated survival foods priced dirt cheap. Needless to say, we stocked up. Freeze dried food lasts many years but it is not cheap.
Your Medicaid and Medicare benefits are under assault:
Already, on a state level, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has asked Washington for permission to drop Medicaid coverage for 280,000 people. Other states are doing the same.
Meanwhile, in Washington, Medicare is, by far, the largest, fastest growing piece of the deficit disaster. Experts of both parties admit that there’s no way to stop the deficit from exploding out of control WITHOUT cutting Medicare.
If you’re going to depend on Medicare, this crisis is a direct threat. And if you’re an investor or trader, this crisis could be a powerful force that sparks global investors to dump U.S. bonds and the U.S. dollar.
SECOND: Your personal safety is now at greater risk in many areas of the country.
City after city and state after state are releasing prison inmates, gutting police, fire and emergency rescue services, shutting down entire departments.
Funding cuts for transplants has already resulted in patient deaths in Arizona and other states are likely not far behind.
Finally, I watched a re-run of the movie, The Right Stuff, about our early astronauts and space program. Putting a man on the moon, a vision of John F. Kennedy, became an immense source of pride to our nation…we could use a shot of that again.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all and to my own sweetheart…her personal ‘Valentino’ Poor Man! Go to our OldBookNook site as we’re running a sale off our low prices.
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
A Shallow Planet Production
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Raising Frogs for Fun & Profit, Lower Funeral Costs
Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. Raising frogs for fun n profit
2. Learn how to dowse
3. Lowering funeral costs…or eliminate it
4. Why do immigrants succeed in America?
5. Why US factory jobs are unlikely to return to the USA-video
In the first place, God made idiots. This was for practice. Then he made school boards.
--Mark Twain
America, land of special interests
The number of lobbyists in Washington has finally leveled off. However, there are still too many well-heeled groups buying influence from politicians. One of our readers sent me a news clipping written by a man in MI which states some of the obvious. I’ve condensed some of the points here.
“Has America become the land of the special interest & home of the double standard?
Let’s see, if we lie to Congress, it’s a felony but if Congress lies to us, it’s just politics….in public schools you can teach homosexuality is OK, but you better not use the word ‘God.’
We got rid of Communists and socialists by renaming them Progressives; we are unable to close our border with Mexico but have no problem protecting the 38th parallel in Korea. You can watch pornography on TV & the internet, but you better not put a Nativity scene in a public park…
We all support the Constitution, but only when it supports our political ideology; we still have freedom of speech, but only if it’s politically correct. What’s happened to real freedom in this country?”
A new Gallup poll found that 67 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the size and influence of major corporations in the United States today. Not only that, the most recent Chicago Booth/Kellogg School Financial Trust Index found that only 26 percent of Americans trust our financial system at this point. The mainstream media is acting as if this is a new phenomenon, but the truth is that a dislike of giant corporations goes all the way back to the founding of this nation.
There’s little doubt that our freedoms and economic security are being hijacked by special interest groups, especially those corporations who sell ‘spy-on-your-citizen’ technology - all in the name of securing our freedom. What do you think? (thanks Jim for this contribution).
Old cupcake tins can be reused to hold nuts and bolts, loose screws, etc.
This week’s roundup
Speedbit Video Accelerator – Some people have a lot of luck with a video accelerator program like Speedbit’s Video Accelerator. It installs a program in your browser that is designed to help eliminate buffering on video sites like YouTube, DailyMotion, Facebook, CNN and more. The free version will be enough for most people, but if you want to accelerate HD video, you will need to pay for the premium version.
Federal Energy Tax Credits were eliminated on Dec 31st (would have saved up to $1500 for improvements on insulation, etc.)…they continue through 2016 for major projects such as solar, wind and geothermal. Most states still offer rebates or incentive programs however. Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables at:
www.dsireusa.org
Your utility provider may have such programs and/or can help direct you to programs within your state.
Cola can be substituted for penetrating oil in a pinch for
Removing rusted bolts…soak overnight. Also good for cleaning chrome.
Raising frogs for profit & eating…plenty of pitfalls to consider.
When I was a young lad, a local hospital paid us 10 cents a frog. We captured them with nets at a local pond. Frog legs, whether French fried or sautéed in garlic & butter are mighty good.
Edible Frogs
A number of species of frogs, including the green frog (Rana clamitans), the leopard frog (Rana pipiens), and the pickerel frog (Rana palustris), are harvested from the wild and sold as a luxury food - frog legs - in expensive restaurants. However, the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) has the greatest potential for culture.
The common bullfrog, often referred to as the "Giant Frog" or "Jumbo Frog," is the largest native North American species, often reaching 8 inches in body length. Because of its large size, the bullfrog is the most preferred and commonly attempted species for farming.
Frogs and other amphibians are coldblooded animals that grow slowly, not a particularly desirable trait for farming. The rate of growth of the bullfrog tadpole varies with the climate, length of the growing season, and available food supply. Even in temperate climates, it may take a year or more to transform the tadpole into a young bullfrog. Another year or more is required to produce a mature, marketable-size bullfrog. Therefore, in the mid-latitude states like Virginia, development from egg to a mature bullfrog of harvestable size may take over 3 years, even under ideal conditions.
http://www.mixph.com/2006/07/raising-frogs-for-meat.html
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/1978-07-01/Theres-Big-Money-in-the-Secret-Art-of-Frog-Farming.aspx
http://www.startupbizhub.com/how-to-farm-frogs.htm
See the Poor Man site for the how-to’s of raising fish in a barrel-Urban Livestock page.
According to a report published in The American Journal of Medicine, medical bills cause more than 60 percent of the personal bankruptcies in the United States.
According to that same study, approximately three-fourths of those that do go bankrupt because of medical bills actually do have health insurance.
Lowering the cost of a funeral
The Poor Man buried his parents last year and it wasn’t cheap. The obit alone ran $500 for each of them in local newspapers…The Poor Man donated his entire body to science upon his demise. Organ donation is always a good way of helping others. (they’ll have fun checking my brain). http://www.sciencecare.com/
As the economy has slowed, more families have been forced, for financial reasons, to choose cremation instead of body burial when someone they care about dies.
A typical traditional funeral followed by body burial in a cemetery costs between $7,000 and $10,000. A typical funeral service that results in the body being cremated runs approximately $3000. While the trend towards cremation will likely continue in the near future, there are things you can do to make body burial more affordable.
One of the simplest things a family can do is choose a service level known as an “immediate burial”. With an immediate burial the body is taken directly from the place of death (or morgue) to the cemetery. Normally, the body stops at the funeral home just long enough to secure the death certificate and burial permit (and for the family to buy a cemetery plot if they don’t already own one). No funeral ceremony is held at the funeral home.
http://funeral-tips.com/category/tips-to-lower-funeral-costs/
Warning! If the sole source of heat in your home is a woodburning stove, many insurance companies will not offer homeowners coverage to you…double check your policy.
Do you have questions about making your home more environmentally friendly? Are you trying to find a green professional in your area to do work on your home? Do you want to read articles on learning how to make your home greener? Well then, you've come to the right place.
http://greenhomeguide.com/
A disaster planning recovery guide is a useful document addressing how a business or institution prepares and institutes strategies to recover from man-made or natural disasters. In many organizations and businesses, executive management appoints a disaster recovery committee to create disaster planning recovery guides and procedures
Read more: Disaster Planning Recovery Guides | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5886012_disaster-planning-recovery-guides.html#ixzz1Ctw3i9lx
The U.S. government has now deployed VIPR (Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response) teams to set up security checkpoints at bus terminals, subway stations and on major highways
Dowsing is an old method of finding water that flows underground. It takes an open mind and practice to master the ancient skill. Practitioners swear by it, and many make a living locating water and other materials. Start slowly and take your time when learning how to dowse. You'll find water before you know it.
Read more: How to Dowse a Water Well Site | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2065927_dowse-water-well-site.html#ixzz1CoSSGw8D
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"....you’re going to pay $25 for a loaf of bread pretty soon. Look at what’s happening with our food prices. They’re going through the roof. We could end up being another Egypt. You could have riots in our streets also."--Donald Trump
Elizabeth Warren : Consumer Protections to Arrive This Summer
A new federal watchdog will be policing credit cards, mortgages and other financial products beginning this summer. Treasury Adviser Elizabeth Warren explains how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will impact consumers
http://marcfaberchannel.blogspot.com/2011/02/elizabeth-warren-consumer-protections.html
100 Super Bowl Facts…just for you.
Your quick guide to over 100 facts and figures on spending, consumption and advertising surrounding the Super Bowl. We reviewed more than 200 sources, selected the most essential pieces of information and made it into an easily digestible guide.
Get your copy of the 2011 Super Bowl Facts and Figures report today! (You must email them with why you want the guide, even if you’re just a fan.
http://www.knowteria.com/super-bowl-facts-and-figures
The so-called PATRIOT act was a farce from the beginning. If you don't think the pols have got you dancing to their tune, go back and look at the last 70-80 years - look at the growth of the Military Industrial Complex which we are seeing the fruit of now. The patriot act is just the latest over-ripe piece of garbage..
http://ronpaul1.blogspot.com/2011/02/ron-paul-patriot-act-update.html
A metal 2lb or greater (empty) metal coffee can turned upside down over a can of sterno can make a quick stove…use a pointed can opener to pop several openings on the top and sides to allow some venting. Useful for keeping soup and other low heat foods warm.
Why do immigrants seem to do well in America? Parting thought
Other than illegal immigrants, it seems to many that immigrants, especially Asians and those from India do well in the United States. Are they harder working, more frugal, get special tax breaks?
For the most part, the answer is no, though Asian children do seem more driven by their parent’s to succeed in life and at a younger age. In fact, not all immigrants remain here.
Those who had left found life in the U.S. had many drawbacks. Returnees cited language barriers, missing their family and friends at home, difficulty with cultural assimilation, and care of parents and children as key issues. About a third of the Indians and a fifth of the Chinese said that visas were a strong factor in their decision to return home, but others left for opportunity and to be close to family and friends. And it wasn't just new immigrants who were returning. In fact, 30% of respondents held permanent resident status or were U.S. citizens.
New Census numbers show the largest growth rate in the US is from Hispanics, throughout the entire country. MI, for instance, would’ve had a zero growth rate if it weren’t for Mexicans!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfvQD2bcAXE
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World famous investor Harry Schultz recently published the last issue of his legendary financial newsletter. After 45 years, the following is how Schultz summed up the economic collapse that we are now facing....
"Roughly speaking, the mess we are in is the worst since 17th century financial collapse. Comparisons with the 1930’s are ludicrous. We’ve gone far beyond that. And, alas, the courage & political will to recognize the mess & act wisely to reverse gears, is absent in U.S. leadership, where the problems were hatched & where the rot is by far the deepest."
David Stockman, the former director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan was quoted by Schultz as saying the following about how desperate things are about to become....
"Get some gold, beans, water, anything that Bernanke can’t destroy. Ron Paul is right. We’re entering a global monetary conflagration. If a sell-off of U.S. bonds starts, it will be an Armageddon."
<<>>
TULLY, Australia – First came the terrifying roar, then a violent bang like something had exploded. "We gotta go!" David Leger screamed to his father as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia tore the roof off their home, sucking the air up and out of the room like a vacuum.
More & more natural and man made disasters everywhere. Are you prepared?
Finally, watch this Detroit News video as to why it’s unlikely US automotive jobs will ever return to the US in any meaningful numbers…pay attention to the last 30 seconds.
http://apps.detnews.com/apps/multimedia/player/index.php?id=1189
That’s it for this issue…enjoy the Big Game!
Yours for ‘living under the radar,” the Poor Man
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
A Shallow Planet Production
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. Raising frogs for fun n profit
2. Learn how to dowse
3. Lowering funeral costs…or eliminate it
4. Why do immigrants succeed in America?
5. Why US factory jobs are unlikely to return to the USA-video
In the first place, God made idiots. This was for practice. Then he made school boards.
--Mark Twain
America, land of special interests
The number of lobbyists in Washington has finally leveled off. However, there are still too many well-heeled groups buying influence from politicians. One of our readers sent me a news clipping written by a man in MI which states some of the obvious. I’ve condensed some of the points here.
“Has America become the land of the special interest & home of the double standard?
Let’s see, if we lie to Congress, it’s a felony but if Congress lies to us, it’s just politics….in public schools you can teach homosexuality is OK, but you better not use the word ‘God.’
We got rid of Communists and socialists by renaming them Progressives; we are unable to close our border with Mexico but have no problem protecting the 38th parallel in Korea. You can watch pornography on TV & the internet, but you better not put a Nativity scene in a public park…
We all support the Constitution, but only when it supports our political ideology; we still have freedom of speech, but only if it’s politically correct. What’s happened to real freedom in this country?”
A new Gallup poll found that 67 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the size and influence of major corporations in the United States today. Not only that, the most recent Chicago Booth/Kellogg School Financial Trust Index found that only 26 percent of Americans trust our financial system at this point. The mainstream media is acting as if this is a new phenomenon, but the truth is that a dislike of giant corporations goes all the way back to the founding of this nation.
There’s little doubt that our freedoms and economic security are being hijacked by special interest groups, especially those corporations who sell ‘spy-on-your-citizen’ technology - all in the name of securing our freedom. What do you think? (thanks Jim for this contribution).
Old cupcake tins can be reused to hold nuts and bolts, loose screws, etc.
This week’s roundup
Speedbit Video Accelerator – Some people have a lot of luck with a video accelerator program like Speedbit’s Video Accelerator. It installs a program in your browser that is designed to help eliminate buffering on video sites like YouTube, DailyMotion, Facebook, CNN and more. The free version will be enough for most people, but if you want to accelerate HD video, you will need to pay for the premium version.
Federal Energy Tax Credits were eliminated on Dec 31st (would have saved up to $1500 for improvements on insulation, etc.)…they continue through 2016 for major projects such as solar, wind and geothermal. Most states still offer rebates or incentive programs however. Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables at:
www.dsireusa.org
Your utility provider may have such programs and/or can help direct you to programs within your state.
Cola can be substituted for penetrating oil in a pinch for
Removing rusted bolts…soak overnight. Also good for cleaning chrome.
Raising frogs for profit & eating…plenty of pitfalls to consider.
When I was a young lad, a local hospital paid us 10 cents a frog. We captured them with nets at a local pond. Frog legs, whether French fried or sautéed in garlic & butter are mighty good.
Edible Frogs
A number of species of frogs, including the green frog (Rana clamitans), the leopard frog (Rana pipiens), and the pickerel frog (Rana palustris), are harvested from the wild and sold as a luxury food - frog legs - in expensive restaurants. However, the bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana) has the greatest potential for culture.
The common bullfrog, often referred to as the "Giant Frog" or "Jumbo Frog," is the largest native North American species, often reaching 8 inches in body length. Because of its large size, the bullfrog is the most preferred and commonly attempted species for farming.
Frogs and other amphibians are coldblooded animals that grow slowly, not a particularly desirable trait for farming. The rate of growth of the bullfrog tadpole varies with the climate, length of the growing season, and available food supply. Even in temperate climates, it may take a year or more to transform the tadpole into a young bullfrog. Another year or more is required to produce a mature, marketable-size bullfrog. Therefore, in the mid-latitude states like Virginia, development from egg to a mature bullfrog of harvestable size may take over 3 years, even under ideal conditions.
http://www.mixph.com/2006/07/raising-frogs-for-meat.html
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/1978-07-01/Theres-Big-Money-in-the-Secret-Art-of-Frog-Farming.aspx
http://www.startupbizhub.com/how-to-farm-frogs.htm
See the Poor Man site for the how-to’s of raising fish in a barrel-Urban Livestock page.
According to a report published in The American Journal of Medicine, medical bills cause more than 60 percent of the personal bankruptcies in the United States.
According to that same study, approximately three-fourths of those that do go bankrupt because of medical bills actually do have health insurance.
Lowering the cost of a funeral
The Poor Man buried his parents last year and it wasn’t cheap. The obit alone ran $500 for each of them in local newspapers…The Poor Man donated his entire body to science upon his demise. Organ donation is always a good way of helping others. (they’ll have fun checking my brain). http://www.sciencecare.com/
As the economy has slowed, more families have been forced, for financial reasons, to choose cremation instead of body burial when someone they care about dies.
A typical traditional funeral followed by body burial in a cemetery costs between $7,000 and $10,000. A typical funeral service that results in the body being cremated runs approximately $3000. While the trend towards cremation will likely continue in the near future, there are things you can do to make body burial more affordable.
One of the simplest things a family can do is choose a service level known as an “immediate burial”. With an immediate burial the body is taken directly from the place of death (or morgue) to the cemetery. Normally, the body stops at the funeral home just long enough to secure the death certificate and burial permit (and for the family to buy a cemetery plot if they don’t already own one). No funeral ceremony is held at the funeral home.
http://funeral-tips.com/category/tips-to-lower-funeral-costs/
Warning! If the sole source of heat in your home is a woodburning stove, many insurance companies will not offer homeowners coverage to you…double check your policy.
Do you have questions about making your home more environmentally friendly? Are you trying to find a green professional in your area to do work on your home? Do you want to read articles on learning how to make your home greener? Well then, you've come to the right place.
http://greenhomeguide.com/
A disaster planning recovery guide is a useful document addressing how a business or institution prepares and institutes strategies to recover from man-made or natural disasters. In many organizations and businesses, executive management appoints a disaster recovery committee to create disaster planning recovery guides and procedures
Read more: Disaster Planning Recovery Guides | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5886012_disaster-planning-recovery-guides.html#ixzz1Ctw3i9lx
The U.S. government has now deployed VIPR (Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response) teams to set up security checkpoints at bus terminals, subway stations and on major highways
Dowsing is an old method of finding water that flows underground. It takes an open mind and practice to master the ancient skill. Practitioners swear by it, and many make a living locating water and other materials. Start slowly and take your time when learning how to dowse. You'll find water before you know it.
Read more: How to Dowse a Water Well Site | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2065927_dowse-water-well-site.html#ixzz1CoSSGw8D
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"....you’re going to pay $25 for a loaf of bread pretty soon. Look at what’s happening with our food prices. They’re going through the roof. We could end up being another Egypt. You could have riots in our streets also."--Donald Trump
Elizabeth Warren : Consumer Protections to Arrive This Summer
A new federal watchdog will be policing credit cards, mortgages and other financial products beginning this summer. Treasury Adviser Elizabeth Warren explains how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will impact consumers
http://marcfaberchannel.blogspot.com/2011/02/elizabeth-warren-consumer-protections.html
100 Super Bowl Facts…just for you.
Your quick guide to over 100 facts and figures on spending, consumption and advertising surrounding the Super Bowl. We reviewed more than 200 sources, selected the most essential pieces of information and made it into an easily digestible guide.
Get your copy of the 2011 Super Bowl Facts and Figures report today! (You must email them with why you want the guide, even if you’re just a fan.
http://www.knowteria.com/super-bowl-facts-and-figures
The so-called PATRIOT act was a farce from the beginning. If you don't think the pols have got you dancing to their tune, go back and look at the last 70-80 years - look at the growth of the Military Industrial Complex which we are seeing the fruit of now. The patriot act is just the latest over-ripe piece of garbage..
http://ronpaul1.blogspot.com/2011/02/ron-paul-patriot-act-update.html
A metal 2lb or greater (empty) metal coffee can turned upside down over a can of sterno can make a quick stove…use a pointed can opener to pop several openings on the top and sides to allow some venting. Useful for keeping soup and other low heat foods warm.
Why do immigrants seem to do well in America? Parting thought
Other than illegal immigrants, it seems to many that immigrants, especially Asians and those from India do well in the United States. Are they harder working, more frugal, get special tax breaks?
For the most part, the answer is no, though Asian children do seem more driven by their parent’s to succeed in life and at a younger age. In fact, not all immigrants remain here.
Those who had left found life in the U.S. had many drawbacks. Returnees cited language barriers, missing their family and friends at home, difficulty with cultural assimilation, and care of parents and children as key issues. About a third of the Indians and a fifth of the Chinese said that visas were a strong factor in their decision to return home, but others left for opportunity and to be close to family and friends. And it wasn't just new immigrants who were returning. In fact, 30% of respondents held permanent resident status or were U.S. citizens.
New Census numbers show the largest growth rate in the US is from Hispanics, throughout the entire country. MI, for instance, would’ve had a zero growth rate if it weren’t for Mexicans!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfvQD2bcAXE
<<>>
World famous investor Harry Schultz recently published the last issue of his legendary financial newsletter. After 45 years, the following is how Schultz summed up the economic collapse that we are now facing....
"Roughly speaking, the mess we are in is the worst since 17th century financial collapse. Comparisons with the 1930’s are ludicrous. We’ve gone far beyond that. And, alas, the courage & political will to recognize the mess & act wisely to reverse gears, is absent in U.S. leadership, where the problems were hatched & where the rot is by far the deepest."
David Stockman, the former director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan was quoted by Schultz as saying the following about how desperate things are about to become....
"Get some gold, beans, water, anything that Bernanke can’t destroy. Ron Paul is right. We’re entering a global monetary conflagration. If a sell-off of U.S. bonds starts, it will be an Armageddon."
<<>>
TULLY, Australia – First came the terrifying roar, then a violent bang like something had exploded. "We gotta go!" David Leger screamed to his father as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in Australia tore the roof off their home, sucking the air up and out of the room like a vacuum.
More & more natural and man made disasters everywhere. Are you prepared?
Finally, watch this Detroit News video as to why it’s unlikely US automotive jobs will ever return to the US in any meaningful numbers…pay attention to the last 30 seconds.
http://apps.detnews.com/apps/multimedia/player/index.php?id=1189
That’s it for this issue…enjoy the Big Game!
Yours for ‘living under the radar,” the Poor Man
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
A Shallow Planet Production
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Shadow Government, Shadow Banking, Get Internet Access Even...
Bruce’s Poor Man Survival Bulletin
Your choice for urban survival resources
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
In This Issue:
1. The world of shadow banking
2. Get internet access-even if the government shuts it down
3. Sites to sell your handmade goods, crafts & art
4. Surfing the web anonymously
5. 10 Offbeat ways to be more frugal
6. Make ice cream from snow video
A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny.
--Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Security in an insecure world…
As chaotic events unfold in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere, many ask “how does that affect me?” Other than the sudden spike in oil prices, predicted to rise 10 cents a gallon by March, most Americans pay little attention.
Even during WWII most Americans on the home front have been pretty well insulated from the ravages of war, revolution and international turmoil. We’ve been involved with wars during much of my life and see little in terms of rationing or sacrifice among our citizens. The absolute worst effect has been the loss of life among our military families and that is never taken lightly.
As I indicated in the previous issue…many people, in many countries have become angry over their domestic rulers and economic plight. The rumblings of financial chaos have only started in this country. On a related note…
Wikileaks founder was interviewed on 60 Minutes this past Sunday and I think its founder remained a pretty cool cucumber under questioning from Steve Kroft. What is perhaps more interesting was his take on journalism or should I say, lack of in this country and the fact his crew has more potential bombshells to reveal. Assange has upset the establishment apple cart and political leaders have called for his head to be delivered on a pike. Perhaps this is just another form of insecurity among our so-called leaders and some suggest he’s responsible for much of the turmoil.
I believe that to be nonsense and there is little doubt our own media have fallen down on their jobs as watchdogs of Washington. See the interview here:
http://mashable.com/2011/01/30/julian-assange-60-minutes-video/
SIDE NOTE: My Amazon account was hacked this week by some foreigner…Amazon caught it in no time and within 24 hours my account was secure again and the folks at their customer service were prompt and a delight to work with and actually easy to reach and they spoke English. Unlike some other online entities who make it tougher than blazes to reach by phone, Amazon provided a phone number pronto! Online security is wrought with risk and in this issue, you’ll find some answers.
Use white out correction fluid to repair small nicks on appliances. Once dried, cover with clean nail polish. Many colors now available.
Consumer News & Resources
Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down
Does your government have an Internet kill-switch? Read the guide to Guerrilla Networking and be prepared for when the lines get cut.
These days, no popular movement goes without an Internet presence of some kind, whether it's organizing on Facebook or spreading the word through Twitter. And as we've seen in Egypt, that means that your Internet connection can be the first to go. Whether you're trying to check in with your family, contact your friends, or simply spread the word, here are a few ways to build some basic network connectivity when you can't rely on your cellular or landline Internet connections.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/218155/get_internet_access_when_your_government_shuts_it_down.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2
Q: Is there a way to surf the Web anonymously so that the sites I visit don’t know that I have been there?
A: There are ways to surf anonymously, although there is no guarantee that what you do won’t be seen. Here are two options...
An anonymizer hides information that is coming from the user’s computer. It often is used by government agencies and corporations -- it can make communication seem to come from an entirely different place. A company called Anonymizer (www.Anonymizer.com) is a major provider of this type of service for $80 a year.
Onion routing is another method of disguising the origin of most Internet activity. It can be complicated, making it more appropriate for advanced users. You can use onion routing for free through www.TorProject.org.
Our inside source: Randolph Hock, PhD, a former reference librarian and now a seminar and workshop provider and operator of Online Strategies, Vienna, Virginia. www.OnStrat.com.
Sites for selling your crafts and art…
Selling your hand made goods is a good way to earn extra cash. You might find these sites useful or at least review to see what others are selling.
>>Crafty, hip and offbeat goods-Craftster.org
>>Well known marketplace-Etsy.com
>>Good place to sell your art-BigCartel.com
>>Design products, must have your work pre-approved-Supermarketthq.com
10 Offbeat Ways to Be Frugal
What more can you do after you've cut out every coupon, cut your own hair, cooked enough beans to last a lifetime and made every meal at home, recycled everything, cut out cable TV and vowed to go to the library every week? There's only so much penny-pinching people can stand. Read more here:
http://www.walletpop.com/2011/01/24/10-ways-to-be-frugal-that-are-off-the-beaten-path/
10 More US Companies which may vanish this year…
http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/investing/10-american-companies-that-will-disappear-in-2011/19798647/
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Approximately 11 percent of all homes in the United States are currently standing empty.
Tips for Burglar-Proofing you home…
>Keep a low profile-Crooks look for names on mailboxes & use it to call “411” & then your number to see if you’re home.
>Flaunt a security system-Home equipped with security systems are three times less like to be targeted. Post warning signs in visible areas.
>Lock Up!-Install single-barrel dead bolts on all exterior doors, use exterior key-entry types.
>Don’t leave a spare key in obvious places-under a doormat is not a good idea.
Find more from our Poor Man Guide to Homestead Defense at our site.
Do not apply vinegar to jewelry containing pearls or gemstones as it will damage the finish or in the case of pearls, it can actually disintegrate them!
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Judge Andrew Napolitano - Natural Rights, Patriot Act, The Constitution
Judge Andrew Napolitano gives a speech about freedom and from where our rights come. The Judge explains the Constitution and why we must fight to regain and retain our freedoms.
http://peterschiffchannel.blogspot.com/2011/01/judge-andrew-napolitano-natural-rights.html
Not in our neighborhood…Santa Monica, CA is realigning its sidewalk benches to deter homeless people from accosting (begging) pedestrians.
The Shadow Banking System
The shadow banking system or the shadow financial system consists of non-depository banks and other financial entities (e.g., investment banks, hedge funds, and money market funds) that grew in size dramatically after the year 2000 and play an increasingly critical role in lending businesses the money necessary to operate. By June 2008, the U.S. shadow banking system was approximately the same size as the U.S. traditional depository banking system. The equivalent of a bank run occurred within the shadow banking system during 2007-2008, when investors stopped providing funds to (or through) many entities in the system. Disruption in the shadow banking system is a key component of the ongoing subprime mortgage crisis.
In Washington, Republican leader Paul Ryan warned the nation is on course for an economic disaster thanks to its crushing burden of debt.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor ruled out any congressionally authorized bailouts for states. "There will not be a federal bailout of the states," he vowed.
The International Herald Tribune warned that the chaos we're seeing in Europe as a result of its sovereign debt crisis is likely to come to U.S. shores soon.
Even renowned Nobel-prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz predicted "a series of rolling crises for an extended period of time" as one government entity after another succumbs to this great debt catastrophe.
We all know the rising threat of defaults and foreclosures facing America is currently harming the economy, causing extreme asset devaluation, and potentially creating a serious social problem for the greatest example of democracy in the world today (www.marketuncertainty.com).
We all know that we must do everything in our collective power to help homeowners stay in their homes, and at the same time, help lenders keep their loans. This is good for us all. The solution should not be couched in polar divisive politics, nor should the solution be a ‘bailout’ of one interest over another. Neither bleeding hearts nor cold business greed should guide the solution, but, recognition in a few basic American principles must be our precondition. We can, and we must ‘bailout the economy’ because its wellbeing is dangerously uncertain. We should not tolerate the risk of total free market devastation to the extent potentially causing millions of lost households and domestic if not worldwide recession, due to “uncertainty” created by failed system safeguards (i.e.: Shadow Banking System).
Inherent in saving the economy is saving homeowners who are sinking in ‘debt’ while retaining sensitivity to ‘free but responsible open markets’ (FBROM www.fbrom.org). If we don’t we will flirt with ‘actual recession’ or worse. Then we will all suffer.
http://shadowbankingsystem.com/
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has just warned that the governments of the United States and Japan — the two single largest debtors on Earth — are risking a repeat of the sovereign debt crisis which engulfed Greece and Ireland.
Gold prices in 2011-2012 will probably reach $1700 an ounce-our best prediction.
Is the world operated by a ‘Shadow Government?’ --Parting thoughts…
Since I was a college student there have been rumors concerning the New World Order, the Globalists, a one-world currency, and secret societies bent on ruling the world…
For the most part, I discounted these notions and have applied my own theory of what I call International Cartels. Over the past 60 years we’ve seen more categories of businesses which are gobbled up by international firms. This is highly apparent among food corporations which are ruled by a few (Nestle & General Foods, Monsanto), big pharmaceutical corporations, and big media companies such Fox, Comcast and others. (the most trusted news outlet is now PBS…beating the Fox network).
Each time these international firms gobble up another competitor, prices usually go up, despite the economic theory of savings from a new economy of scale…and people get laid off. Of course, the PM has always felt we have the best government money can buy!
Secret Rule
It is becoming increasingly apparent to American citizens that government is no longer being conducted in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, or, within states, according to state constitutions. While people have recognized for more than 150 years that the rich and powerful often corrupt individual officials, or exert undue influence to get legislation passed that favors their interests, most Americans still cling to the naive belief that such corruption is exceptional, and that most of the institutions of society, the courts, the press, and law enforcement agencies, still largely comply with the Constitution and the law in important matters. They expect that these corrupting forces are disunited and in competition with one another, so that they tend to balance one another.
Mounting evidence makes it clear that the situation is far worse than most people think, that during the last several decades the U.S. Constitution has been effectively overthrown, and that it is now observed only as a façade to deceive and placate the masses. What has replaced it is what many call the Shadow Government. It still, for the most part, operates in secret, because its control is not secure. The exposure of this regime and its operations must now become a primary duty of citizens who still believe in the Rule of Law and in the freedoms which this country is supposed to represent. Read more & you decide at:
http://www.constitution.org/shad4816.htm
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread60574/pg1
http://www.sweetliberty.org/shadow.htm
How to make ice cream from now-keep the kids occupied this week!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Ar-Zbn9TI&feature=player_embedded#
I know our snowplow guy is happy with the winter weather…we all stayed warm with the huge kettle of home made beef-vegetable noodle soup I made.
Yours for some global warming during these frigid wintry days! The Poor Man.
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
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In This Issue:
1. The world of shadow banking
2. Get internet access-even if the government shuts it down
3. Sites to sell your handmade goods, crafts & art
4. Surfing the web anonymously
5. 10 Offbeat ways to be more frugal
6. Make ice cream from snow video
A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny.
--Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Security in an insecure world…
As chaotic events unfold in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere, many ask “how does that affect me?” Other than the sudden spike in oil prices, predicted to rise 10 cents a gallon by March, most Americans pay little attention.
Even during WWII most Americans on the home front have been pretty well insulated from the ravages of war, revolution and international turmoil. We’ve been involved with wars during much of my life and see little in terms of rationing or sacrifice among our citizens. The absolute worst effect has been the loss of life among our military families and that is never taken lightly.
As I indicated in the previous issue…many people, in many countries have become angry over their domestic rulers and economic plight. The rumblings of financial chaos have only started in this country. On a related note…
Wikileaks founder was interviewed on 60 Minutes this past Sunday and I think its founder remained a pretty cool cucumber under questioning from Steve Kroft. What is perhaps more interesting was his take on journalism or should I say, lack of in this country and the fact his crew has more potential bombshells to reveal. Assange has upset the establishment apple cart and political leaders have called for his head to be delivered on a pike. Perhaps this is just another form of insecurity among our so-called leaders and some suggest he’s responsible for much of the turmoil.
I believe that to be nonsense and there is little doubt our own media have fallen down on their jobs as watchdogs of Washington. See the interview here:
http://mashable.com/2011/01/30/julian-assange-60-minutes-video/
SIDE NOTE: My Amazon account was hacked this week by some foreigner…Amazon caught it in no time and within 24 hours my account was secure again and the folks at their customer service were prompt and a delight to work with and actually easy to reach and they spoke English. Unlike some other online entities who make it tougher than blazes to reach by phone, Amazon provided a phone number pronto! Online security is wrought with risk and in this issue, you’ll find some answers.
Use white out correction fluid to repair small nicks on appliances. Once dried, cover with clean nail polish. Many colors now available.
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Get Internet Access When Your Government Shuts It Down
Does your government have an Internet kill-switch? Read the guide to Guerrilla Networking and be prepared for when the lines get cut.
These days, no popular movement goes without an Internet presence of some kind, whether it's organizing on Facebook or spreading the word through Twitter. And as we've seen in Egypt, that means that your Internet connection can be the first to go. Whether you're trying to check in with your family, contact your friends, or simply spread the word, here are a few ways to build some basic network connectivity when you can't rely on your cellular or landline Internet connections.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/218155/get_internet_access_when_your_government_shuts_it_down.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2
Q: Is there a way to surf the Web anonymously so that the sites I visit don’t know that I have been there?
A: There are ways to surf anonymously, although there is no guarantee that what you do won’t be seen. Here are two options...
An anonymizer hides information that is coming from the user’s computer. It often is used by government agencies and corporations -- it can make communication seem to come from an entirely different place. A company called Anonymizer (www.Anonymizer.com) is a major provider of this type of service for $80 a year.
Onion routing is another method of disguising the origin of most Internet activity. It can be complicated, making it more appropriate for advanced users. You can use onion routing for free through www.TorProject.org.
Our inside source: Randolph Hock, PhD, a former reference librarian and now a seminar and workshop provider and operator of Online Strategies, Vienna, Virginia. www.OnStrat.com.
Sites for selling your crafts and art…
Selling your hand made goods is a good way to earn extra cash. You might find these sites useful or at least review to see what others are selling.
>>Crafty, hip and offbeat goods-Craftster.org
>>Well known marketplace-Etsy.com
>>Good place to sell your art-BigCartel.com
>>Design products, must have your work pre-approved-Supermarketthq.com
10 Offbeat Ways to Be Frugal
What more can you do after you've cut out every coupon, cut your own hair, cooked enough beans to last a lifetime and made every meal at home, recycled everything, cut out cable TV and vowed to go to the library every week? There's only so much penny-pinching people can stand. Read more here:
http://www.walletpop.com/2011/01/24/10-ways-to-be-frugal-that-are-off-the-beaten-path/
10 More US Companies which may vanish this year…
http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/investing/10-american-companies-that-will-disappear-in-2011/19798647/
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Approximately 11 percent of all homes in the United States are currently standing empty.
Tips for Burglar-Proofing you home…
>Keep a low profile-Crooks look for names on mailboxes & use it to call “411” & then your number to see if you’re home.
>Flaunt a security system-Home equipped with security systems are three times less like to be targeted. Post warning signs in visible areas.
>Lock Up!-Install single-barrel dead bolts on all exterior doors, use exterior key-entry types.
>Don’t leave a spare key in obvious places-under a doormat is not a good idea.
Find more from our Poor Man Guide to Homestead Defense at our site.
Do not apply vinegar to jewelry containing pearls or gemstones as it will damage the finish or in the case of pearls, it can actually disintegrate them!
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Judge Andrew Napolitano - Natural Rights, Patriot Act, The Constitution
Judge Andrew Napolitano gives a speech about freedom and from where our rights come. The Judge explains the Constitution and why we must fight to regain and retain our freedoms.
http://peterschiffchannel.blogspot.com/2011/01/judge-andrew-napolitano-natural-rights.html
Not in our neighborhood…Santa Monica, CA is realigning its sidewalk benches to deter homeless people from accosting (begging) pedestrians.
The Shadow Banking System
The shadow banking system or the shadow financial system consists of non-depository banks and other financial entities (e.g., investment banks, hedge funds, and money market funds) that grew in size dramatically after the year 2000 and play an increasingly critical role in lending businesses the money necessary to operate. By June 2008, the U.S. shadow banking system was approximately the same size as the U.S. traditional depository banking system. The equivalent of a bank run occurred within the shadow banking system during 2007-2008, when investors stopped providing funds to (or through) many entities in the system. Disruption in the shadow banking system is a key component of the ongoing subprime mortgage crisis.
In Washington, Republican leader Paul Ryan warned the nation is on course for an economic disaster thanks to its crushing burden of debt.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor ruled out any congressionally authorized bailouts for states. "There will not be a federal bailout of the states," he vowed.
The International Herald Tribune warned that the chaos we're seeing in Europe as a result of its sovereign debt crisis is likely to come to U.S. shores soon.
Even renowned Nobel-prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz predicted "a series of rolling crises for an extended period of time" as one government entity after another succumbs to this great debt catastrophe.
We all know the rising threat of defaults and foreclosures facing America is currently harming the economy, causing extreme asset devaluation, and potentially creating a serious social problem for the greatest example of democracy in the world today (www.marketuncertainty.com).
We all know that we must do everything in our collective power to help homeowners stay in their homes, and at the same time, help lenders keep their loans. This is good for us all. The solution should not be couched in polar divisive politics, nor should the solution be a ‘bailout’ of one interest over another. Neither bleeding hearts nor cold business greed should guide the solution, but, recognition in a few basic American principles must be our precondition. We can, and we must ‘bailout the economy’ because its wellbeing is dangerously uncertain. We should not tolerate the risk of total free market devastation to the extent potentially causing millions of lost households and domestic if not worldwide recession, due to “uncertainty” created by failed system safeguards (i.e.: Shadow Banking System).
Inherent in saving the economy is saving homeowners who are sinking in ‘debt’ while retaining sensitivity to ‘free but responsible open markets’ (FBROM www.fbrom.org). If we don’t we will flirt with ‘actual recession’ or worse. Then we will all suffer.
http://shadowbankingsystem.com/
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has just warned that the governments of the United States and Japan — the two single largest debtors on Earth — are risking a repeat of the sovereign debt crisis which engulfed Greece and Ireland.
Gold prices in 2011-2012 will probably reach $1700 an ounce-our best prediction.
Is the world operated by a ‘Shadow Government?’ --Parting thoughts…
Since I was a college student there have been rumors concerning the New World Order, the Globalists, a one-world currency, and secret societies bent on ruling the world…
For the most part, I discounted these notions and have applied my own theory of what I call International Cartels. Over the past 60 years we’ve seen more categories of businesses which are gobbled up by international firms. This is highly apparent among food corporations which are ruled by a few (Nestle & General Foods, Monsanto), big pharmaceutical corporations, and big media companies such Fox, Comcast and others. (the most trusted news outlet is now PBS…beating the Fox network).
Each time these international firms gobble up another competitor, prices usually go up, despite the economic theory of savings from a new economy of scale…and people get laid off. Of course, the PM has always felt we have the best government money can buy!
Secret Rule
It is becoming increasingly apparent to American citizens that government is no longer being conducted in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, or, within states, according to state constitutions. While people have recognized for more than 150 years that the rich and powerful often corrupt individual officials, or exert undue influence to get legislation passed that favors their interests, most Americans still cling to the naive belief that such corruption is exceptional, and that most of the institutions of society, the courts, the press, and law enforcement agencies, still largely comply with the Constitution and the law in important matters. They expect that these corrupting forces are disunited and in competition with one another, so that they tend to balance one another.
Mounting evidence makes it clear that the situation is far worse than most people think, that during the last several decades the U.S. Constitution has been effectively overthrown, and that it is now observed only as a façade to deceive and placate the masses. What has replaced it is what many call the Shadow Government. It still, for the most part, operates in secret, because its control is not secure. The exposure of this regime and its operations must now become a primary duty of citizens who still believe in the Rule of Law and in the freedoms which this country is supposed to represent. Read more & you decide at:
http://www.constitution.org/shad4816.htm
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread60574/pg1
http://www.sweetliberty.org/shadow.htm
How to make ice cream from now-keep the kids occupied this week!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Ar-Zbn9TI&feature=player_embedded#
I know our snowplow guy is happy with the winter weather…we all stayed warm with the huge kettle of home made beef-vegetable noodle soup I made.
Yours for some global warming during these frigid wintry days! The Poor Man.
http://www.PoorManSurvival.com
http://www.OldBookNook.com
http://www.GreenIrene.com/Poorman
Don't Get Caught With Your Pantry Down-New 11th Ed.
http://tinyurl.com/PMBasics
Free Money assistance for women, businesses, more.
http://hop.clickbank.net/hop.cgi?poorman11/mlesko
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