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High Stress may make people do things they normally would not do.   Land we looked at over the weekend and the 120ish foot steep decent and subsequent rise: Home or Personal Protection * Home Security System and be sure sign is out front * Have sign out front * Real Cameras * If you want to have evidence, use real cameras in the home and around the main entrances. * False Cameras * Looks just like the real thing.  Can deter some people. * Medium to large dog * Another deterrent * LED "false" TV * Light switch automation * Good door locks * Buddy Bar Door Jams * 3M window film * Tack strips at every entrance * Defense weaponry * Firearms (Shotgun and Sidearm) * Non-lethal weaponry * Pepper Spray and Mace * Baseball Bats or Golf Clubs * Stun Batons * Mag Lights * Sling Shots * Ninja Caltrops * Specialized Protective Gear * Small Tactical Flashlight * Personal Alarms (ones connected to security company) * Most important: Your Brain * We can look ahead and train before something happens. Self-Defense classes. Training with your weapons

I am sick AGAIN. Why? I am sick of glyphosates being sprayed all of the time. People, if you MUST kill weeds, use a homemade weed killer like vinegar. I am sick this time every year.  This always happens when they are spraying the fields around here.  I tell people about how toxic these things are.  Well, here in the heart of cotton, corn, and wheat country, they spray all of the time. Not only do they all spray this crap on our wonderful GMO foods, but it gets in the air and I get sick.  Because of this, and the fact that I care about my health enough, I will not be posting or podcasting this week.  Sorry... blame Monsanto! If you have to use a weedkiller, use vinegar people... even though weeds are the way nature prepares soil for more production.

I answer listener feedback and will be discussing Advanced Survival Prepping Research, Mt. Gox Bitcoin News, and Essential Urban Survival Skills. Email From Alicia about Advanced Survival Prepping Research: Wants to better direct her attention to finding valuable information. Rule of 3s for how long you can live in a survival scenario: 3 minutes without breathing (drowning, asphyxiation) 3 hours without shelter in an extreme environment (exposure) 3 days without water (dehydration) 3 weeks without food (starvation) First, Read my blog and listen to my podcast, and I will always give you the best information… I am kidding. How to find the best information for you when trying to survive: First, take a quick look at history.  What disasters have occurred in history? What problems arose from those disasters? Next, think about what caused those disasters. Is there a way to prevent said disaster? If there is no way to prevent the disaster, is there a way for us to remove or reduce the danger to us? Back to problems that were a result of disasters. There is an entire list of disasters to work off of. Job Loss, House Fire, Tornado, Snow and Ice Storm, Hurricane, Earthquake, Flood, Loss of Water Supply, Power Grid Failure, Pandemics What are the common problems resulting from each of these disasters? These are your priority items, wouldn’t you agree? We want to build resilience in our lives, and in what we do. Google is a great research tool, but you have to put your thinking cap on and come up with the question… google will usually have your answer, but don’t take all answers at face value, you need to think of your sources agenda (which we ALL have) and credibility. So the key to your dilemma is critical thinking, one of your most valuable skills for survival, and to find answers. Ask me, or others, your questions.  That is how I make this better for you.  Otherwise it is just a way for me to discuss my thoughts. Wants to get more advanced information without looking for the “Super Prepper” or spending a ton of money. I going to bring this back at first to critical thinking.  A lot of the answers that people seek can be created in their own minds.  All of the advanced strategies that you are looking to learn, were created by someone at your level until they figured out this new skill. Doesn’t mean I think you have to make your own up by any means. I don’t know just how advanced you are, and neither does the other guys.  You can only get answers to the questions that you ask. Most people with real advanced strategies are entrepreneurs with many hours and headaches involved with developing those techniques. Community groups I am actually creating one in my area and I think everyone should. You find people that specialize in different fields, and everyone shares information. Email from Bao about Mt.Gox Bitcoin News: Mt Gox is an exchange that was a GAMING company to start with. They were already struggling and decided to get into Bitcoin. For a year they had been fighting their own poor decisions.  They were barely hanging on. This story is not a story of Bitcoin Flaws, it is a story of someone losing their money in a poor business model. The news will keep attacking. Stop attacking money because of the faults of businesses. Voicemail from Justin from Tennessee about Essential Urban Survival Skills: Most Important Skills First discuss the TYPES of survival. Military Survival (Combat and Such) Wilderness Survival (How to survive a bug out to, or being stuck in, the wilderness) Modern Day Survival (aka Prepping) Where I spend my time,

  I tell you the best livestock to have on a homestead, such as raising Chickens, Bees, Goats, Guineas, Ducks, Geese, Quail, Hogs, Sheep, Catfish, Rabbits, and Cattle Excuse the lack of written information on this weeks post, since All of the information is in the podcast, itself.  I really wanted to make this a printable list so you could take notes.  If you want the notes handed to you, scroll to the bottom of the show notes and go to my survivalist blog post at the bottom. Chickens * Advantages of Chickens: * Disadvantages of Chickens: * Needs of Chickens: * Labor of Chickens: * Food of Chickens: * Disease Concerns of Chickens: * More: Bees * Advantages of Bees: * Disadvantages of Bees: * Needs of Bees: * Labor of Bees: * Food of Bees: * Disease Concerns of Bees: * More: Goats * Advantages of Goats: * Disadvantages of Goats: * Needs of Goats: * Labor of Goats: * Food of Goats: * Disease Concerns of Goats: * More Guineas * Advantages of Guineas: * Disadvantages of Guineas: * Needs of Guineas: * Labor of Guineas: * Food of Guineas: * More: Ducks * Advantages of Ducks: * Disadvantages of Ducks: * Needs of Ducks: * Labor of Ducks: * Food of Ducks: * Disease Concerns of Ducks: * More: Geese * Advantages of Geese: * Disadvantages of Geese: * Needs of Geese: * Labor of Geese: * Food of Geese: * Disease Concerns of Geese: * More: Quail * Advantages of Quail: * Disadvantages of Quail: * Needs of Quail: * Labor of Quail: * Food of Quail: * Disease Concerns of Quail: * More: Hogs * Advantages of Hogs: * Disadvantages of Hogs: * Needs of Hogs: * Labor of Hogs: * Food of Hogs: * Disease Concerns of Hogs: * More: Sheep * Advantages of Sheep: * Disadvantages of Sheep: * Needs of Sheep: * Labor of Sheep: * Food of Sheep: * Disease Concerns of Sheep: * More: Catfish * Advantages of Catfish: * Disadvantages of Catfish: * Needs of Catfish: * Labor of Catfish: * Food of Catfish: * More: Rabbits * Advantages of Rabbits: * Disadvantages of Rabbits: * Needs of Rabbits: * Labor of Rabbits: * Food of Rabbits: * Disease Concerns of Rabbits: * More: Cattle * Advantages of Cattle: * Disadvantages of Cattle: * Needs of Cattle:  * Labor of Cattle: * Food of Cattle: * Disease Concerns of Cattle: * More: Clever Survivalist Blog Related Post: Best Live Stock Animals: A Prepper’s Guide to Self Sufficiency Call to Action: I want you to decide if any of these animals are possible in your situation, and answer why or why not.  Then decide if you should be in a different position.  Then create a plan to get there.

I show you one of my favorite primitive skills by explaining how to build a primitive wilderness survival shelter. Lean-to, A Frame, Debris, Hammock, etc. Housekeeping: Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 No calls today.  I really like your calls, so give me your questions I added a bitcoin donate button to both my blog and podcast I need volunteers for testing my budget, email me and tell me what your ultimate, but realistic goal is in your email.  Budget not finished, but almost there. Discussion: A-Frame Shelter Cordage between 2 trees as the brace A frame as center support 2 A-Frames on each end and tied off at both ends Poncho, Tarp, Emergency Blanket, Lashing boughs Lean-To Shelter Very quick Usually not very warm Some may be built for warmth Ridge Lean to (looks like an L) Dual Lean to   Debris Shelter A-frame on only one side other side on ground cross-members, then boughs of spruce/pine then boughs of broadleaves, tarp or snow Hammock Shelter Great for hot dry climates Hammocks Tarps without the holes Tarps with holes Cave Style Snowdrift Shelter Snowdrift, not cornice rocks or sticks for locating it Build Entrance Away from wind Archway 2-3 ft deep Transitional area 2-3 feet further in also dig up now must keep above 18 in snow over this and den Den dome shapped vent holes shelves bedding and drainage Snow Trench best on slope dig trench 4-5 feet deep Longer than body by a foot sleeping area foot above trench bottom foot of head space in area Insulation Pine and Spruce Boughs as bedding Main loss of heat is through the ground Snow (tarp) How to insulate when in a hammock? Ways to brace your cross-members lash each cross-member in figure 8 weave through the cross-members… still must lash the end-members Cordage Utility rope Paracord Vines Important take aways: Have a tarp, poncho, emergency blankets, lots of paracord in snow always use your hands to finish off the snow angle snow so you dont get dripped on all night Always insulate on the ground Clever Survivalist Posts: * How To Make a Hammock Shelter from a Tarp * How to Build Debris or One Man Shelter in the Wild * How to Make a Lean To Shelter in Wilderness * How to Build A-Frame Shelter in Wilderness * Building good snow shelters, Snow Trench * Build a Cave Style Snow Shelter

In today's Episode I Define the Economy, Explain the Federal Reserve Bank, Explain inflation and the cause, I discuss the option for smart money, and our debt Housekeeping: I have a book: “The Honey and The Bee” Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 Winner of the Colt Tactical Survival Knife is Greg from TN Discussion: Call from Joe of Missouri: Wood pellet stove vs wood stove Wood Stove Pro's Eats almost anything solid that is flammable (wood based) No moving parts other than the door and the damper Does not require electricity You can cook on the top if its large enough Pellet Stove Pro's As long as the hopper is full if produces effortless heat Starting the fire is easy Wood Stove Con's You have to empty the ashes on a regular basis You have to feed it wood on a semi regular basis Takes work to start the fire Pellet Stove Con's Takes electricity to work Pellets are pricey compared to cord wood Many moving parts to break down Expensive 600 vs 2000 Why not use a rocket mass heater High efficiency Clean Burning Mass stays warm when fire is out Most can be built for less than that of a wood stove Money Money is a means of exchange for goods and services The common agreement that money has worth is what make it so Money has been used in many different forms Cattle Gold Silver Paper Money Digital Currency Most people think money is gold backed Fiat Currency- value because government declared it so Ours is Debt backed - Every Dollar you spend is backed by debt This is how the Economy is run Banks loan money that they don’t have That money is placed in circulation Now we have more money in the economy Where do the banks get the money The Fed loans them the money Where Does the Fed get the money Two Ways They force “member banks” to keep money in the fed They have the Mint print it for them U.S. Monetary Aggregate Transparency: M0: Cash and Coins… FederalReserve Notes, US Notes, Coins M1: M0 + Deposits… Demand Deposits, Travelers Checks, Other Deposits M2: M1 + Savings… Saving Accs, Money Market Accs, MM Mutual Funds, CDs under 100k. M3: M2 + All other CDs (large deposits, institutional MM Mutual Fund balances), Deposits of Eurodollars, and Repurchase agreements M4: M3 + Commercial Paper + Treasury Bills 2006 Treasury stopped Publishing the M3 components except inst. MMMF 2 years later… bailout… M3 STAT So every dollar spent by the Government is created by the Mint through the Fed and is another debt backed dollar on the market Now the Government has to pay the fed interest on all that debt, just like we do. They have the IRS They sell more Bonds to Fed and Us Bonds in the 401k MyRA The government is taxing us to pay their debt interest! more taxes = we have to work harder to earn the same amount even though our money is now worth less taxed for the welfare as well Resources: * Federal Reserve Economic research: http://www.federalreserve.gov/datadownload/Choose.aspx?rel=H.6 Clever Survivalist Blog related Survival Guide Posts: * Economic Failure,

Housekeeping: I have a book: “The Honey and The Bee” Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 No calls today.  I really like your calls, so give me your questions Next week I announce the winner, and this is why...   Discussion: I discuss bug out vehicles like trucks, vans, or RVs.  I also give you a Bug out vehicle equipment list or packing list. Types of Bug Out Vehicles: Assess your needs Vans Jeeps, Hummers, FJ Cruisers RVs AWD Cars Prius List of Needs: Water Food Shelter Security Energy/Light   Keep Water in your Bug Out Vehicle: Priority #1 2-3 Liters per person per day 2-Liter Soda Bottles   The foods you should keep in your Bug Out Vehicle: 3-Days supply for everyone beyond your BOB Count pregnant or breastfeeding mothers as two people Cans, Canopeners, Tabs Freeze Dried Foods   Use your BOV as a shelter: Your Bug out vehicle is a great shelter Keep a tent, tarp, and backpacking hammock   The security of your BOV: Keep Pepper Spray Keep Stun Gun Strobing flashlight I don’t keep gun in Vehicle, but if you do…   Energy, Light, and Warmth with your Bug Out Vehicle: Lanterns, Flashlights, and Road Flares 400W and 800W power inverter Electric Blanket for each person Wool Blanket for each Space Blankets and bedsheets   Utilitarian Items for your B.O.V.: Camp Shovel Extra set of summer and winter clothing. Jacket for each person Decent hiking boots or shoes (and Chains) Duct Tape (Or Duck Tape) Navigation Items for your Bug Out Vehicle: * GPS Device * Marked up Maps (3 Routes, 3 Destinations, 3 Rally Points) Notebook with Important information: * Banks, phone, account and routing info * Important Family and friends, addresses, phones, email, social names * Emergency numbers Good Vehicle Reliability Items to keep in your Bug Out Vehicle: Lengths of Chains and zip-ties, Kitty Litter CB or Hamm Radio Fuel Reserve...if possible Spare Fuses Belts and Hoses that fit the vehicle Hose Clamps Radiator, Transmission, and Tire Sealants Anti-Freeze Jumper Cables Cigarette Lighter Air Compressor Tire Plug Kit Tool Kit (Full Wrench and Socket Set, Hammer) Tow Straps   Tailor this to your own needs. Clever Survivalist blog post on this subject: bugout vehicles, bov, emergency equipment Emergency preparations  

I discuss the best shotgun, best rifle, best handgun for concealed carry, and best carbine for beginners, women and men alike, to purchase or buy. theprepperpodcast.com/017 Housekeeping: Social Media Links: type in “theprepperpodcast.com/TheNameOfTheSocialMediaSite Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 Discussion: List of Basic First Guns, Frugal Way to Shop for Ammo First Firearms: Shotgun Home Defense is the reason. Shotguns are cheap and reliable. Used vs New Pellets Spread and if you are using #4 Shot, it is a great home defense round Chances of hitting target is higher chances of shooting into another room is lower Home defense rounds 12 Ga 12 Ga pump is my favorite for hunting 20 Ga youth model is lightweight, easy to maneuver, and can be modified with different stocks, like a collapsible one. I don’t do it, but most can have tactical rails placed on them as well If I had to choose, I would choose 20 Ga HandGun Personal Defense .45 Cal, .40 Cal, 9mm, .357 These are the most common police rounds Look for .357 Magnum, because they shoot .38 Special which is commonly available, but not really saught after during shortages. .44 Mag is generally available as well Rifle Souther “Big Game” 30-06 Awesome round, and is the base for many other rounds Was overly expensive during the shortage, but still available. 30-30 The go-to-round before the 30-06 Was available, is generally cheap I recommend looking at a Marlin lever-action Mauser 7mm and 8mm Norther “Big Game”, the real stuff Go with a 300 Win-Mag or 300 Weatherby Expensive Rounds, but usually available, and you won’t shoot many Carbine Ruger Mini-14 (5.56 mm) or Mini-30 (7.62x39) Winchester 94 Trapper (.357), Puma 92 (.357/.38 or .44 Mag), Marlin 1894 Go with the Puma 92, it seems to be cheaper than the others, and is known as a very reliable gun. M1 Carbine (.30) - Civilian Version Hi-Point (9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) The obvious AR Platforms Stock up on what everyone else is ignoring as far as ammo goes. 12 Ga, 20 Ga 30-30 .357 with .38 Special Backup 8mm Mauser   Post on my Blog Related to this topic: handguns to own, us handguns, buying a first gun, possession of a handgun, First firearms, 9mm, self defense, must have firearms, top rated firearms Next related Blog Post: Bulk bullets,

Today is a little different. I am interviewed by another host about the START Triage System, an extremely smart mass casualty triage method. We discuss a neat way to make a smart triage tag, and how it is multi-functional.  The owner of The Survival Podcast. Housekeeping: Social Media Links: type in “theprepperpodcast.com/TheNameOfTheSocialMediaSite Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 Listener Call from Indiana * Explain what START Triage stands for. Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment Simple Triage is first-responder triage, at the scene of a Mass Casualty Incident Earthquakes Highway Accidents Air Crashes Major Fires Train Derailments Building Collapses Explosions Terrorist Attacks Materials Releases Earthquakes Tornadoes Hurricanes Floods What is the reason for triage? process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition It is a quick way to prioritize injuries to figure out who needs immediate attention and who doesn’t Triage was used in World War I by French doctors treating wounded at the aid stations. They divided the victims into three categories: Those likely to live, regardless of what care they get Those likely to die, regardless of what care they get Those where immediate care might make a difference in outcome. Today triage is used to decide how immediate a response the victim needs.   Can you take us through a typical scenario to show us the usefulness of the START system. Train Accidents Steps:  RPM - Respirations, Perfusion, Mental Status Anyone that can walk out, does so and as they go, you give them a minor tag. You can keep someone back to help with the next steps. Check for breathing.  If not breathing, try to adjust airways. If you can get them to breath, then they need their airway supported and move to next step If they will not breath, you tag them as deceased. Pulses/Perfusion: Check their finger nail.  Press down firmly and see if color comes back within 2 seconds. If so, continue on to next step. If not, mark them as immediate Control Major Bleeding During checking the victims you can check their Mental Status Ask their names Ask the day of the week. Ask them to squeeze your hand. Things that take just some thought We verify they can answer us and follow simple direction. If they can comprehend and answer, we mark them as delayed If they cannot, we mark them as immediate   What does ABC stand for and how does that relate to RPM? ABC-Airway Breathing Circulation which is for CPR, RPM-Respiration Perfusion Mental Status which simply means to check the Airway, Circulation, and that they are in their right mind. As you can tell here that we are essentially checking similar symptoms that we would look at for CPR.   Are there any times in which the START system would cause you to do something that is counter-intuitive to your natural response and , if so, why would you follow the system? If you have a baby that is not breathing, and will not begin breathing once the airway is cleared, even if a pulse is available, the START method tells you to mark that one as deceased. The system is simply a suggestion, but it is known to help much more than it hurts.  The idea is to quickly assess everyone and then decide who to begin work on afterward.  The system is over at that point. Is there any other resources you know of that would be beneficial to the audience? http://cleversurvivalist.com/start http://theprepperpodcast.com/start

I discuss collecting rainwater, whether it is illegal or legal in your area (I don't care).  I also talk about reclaimed water in a graywater (or greywater, however you may spell it) system. Housekeeping: Social Media Links: type in theprepperpodcast.com/TheNameOfTheSocialMediaSite (eg. theprepperpodcast.com/facebook) Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 Next week will be a special episode, I will be interviewed by another big name in the survival industry. Listener call in: Michael from Mississippi Discussion: Collecting Rainwater and Conserving Graywater I tell people to collect water in soda bottles, because they are great and extremely cheap Stacks well Durable 2-liter bottles can keep freezer cold Great in coolers Thaw, now drinkable water We begin working on bottles but other stuff as well As time goes up in a disaster, so does the need for water storage, jugs don’t last too long. After starting the bottles, work on other stuff Rain Barrels 50 bucks at Lowes Here’s one on Amazon with hose connection and overflow for &69 Place under downspouts Screen on top for mosquitos Can get some chemicals from shingles Use a first catch diverter flush method Filter in top of barrel Berkey Filter on kitchen counter Water great for gardening because rainwater catches nitrogen from the air as it falls Extremely simple Rain Barrel No filter, just a screen No first flow Don’t drink without treating Steps Use barrel, trashcan or Rubbermaid tub Cut hole in lid Place screen over hole and possibly hold with bungee cord Install a spigot on the side and elevate the barrel above a sink Sink then flows into a similar collector made from 5 gallon bucket Close to top of barrel, place a PVC overflow to drain into the sink 50 gallons per barrel, 250 gallons per IBC tote Roof Top calculation If you have 1200 sqft home and only half of it empties into a 50 gallon drum, it would only take .13 inches of rain to fill it up! so the same home would only take .65 inches of rain fall! figure it out on your own: not done in show 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches ≈ .1337 cubic feet 1 square foot = 144 square inches Surface area of the roof draining into barrels (Hint: you do not need to take into account the pitch, or slant, of your roof. You do have to take into account what fraction of your roof is emptying into rain barrels.For example, if you have a simple roof, say a rambler style house, and all the downspots in the back empty into rainbarrels, then the surface area emptying into rain barrels would be approximately 1/2 the width of your house times the length of your house. If you have two downspouts in the back and only one empties into a rain barrel, than it might be more like 1/4 the width times the length.) Equation: (total capacity of barrels in gallons x 231)/(surface area in inches of roof draining into barrels)= # of inches of rainfall to fill Elevation for pressure Typical Tap pressure is 50-70 psi Each foot of height provides 0.43 PSI Need 10 foot of elevation to meet same as city water, but just 5 feet would give near 20 psi, which is plenty. Pressurized cistern with city water, use city water to pressurize it. Water goes out, you have a reserve Pressure Contamination If in attic, remember how heavy water is 8.

Here are some related survivalist blog posts for this episode: * food shortage, storing food, food storage made easy, low cost survival checklist p3, low cost food storage * Copy can, how to store food, grocery store food, stores food, grocery list, canned food, food for a year, survivalist, foods to store Housekeeping: theprepperpodcast.com/facebook

I explain a good way to reflect back, which includes writing your New Year's Goals for 2014.  I also do a year end in review for 2014. Housekeeping: * Facebook * Twitter * Google Plus * Prepper Podcast Call-In line: (978) KNOWS-IT or (978) 566-9748 * Zello Channel What are the different subjects that I look at: * Spiritual: What to do you believe? Identify your spiritual belief, align your actions, and work to improve your spiritual walk. * Physical: Your body is a temple. * Mental: Lots of Alzheimer in the world today.  A lot of that is because people are becoming mentally flaccid. * Family: This one is all about a balanced life, which is VERY hard for me. * Professional (Job): I may have a business, but my livelihood is my job. * Business: This is a big part of my plan for financial independence. * Survival: Military, Wilderness, and Modern Day Survival. Here is my review of those subjects for 2013: BUSINESS   SURVIVAL   Social and Email Food Created social pages to connect with you! Copy-Canning (not done, but worked on it) Created many videos created can stackers (PVC, maybe a post in the future) Began connecting on Google plus and twitter, even though I am not big a big fan. Made water Keifer (probiotics yo!) Set up email Opt in (this is how you can sign up for my personal emails) Failed Miserably at a Garden (I blame the late start, but we still produced some... It was more of a failure for me) Organization Water IQTELL (Getting Things Done Principle, and Project management.  It's FREE!) Worked on Backup Water Storage in soda bottles (never done, but sitting fairly good) Set up a business bank account for tracking expenses Water Purification Tablets (when you run our to water!) Web Improvements, Tracking, SEO Shelter Created cleversurvivalist.com New Hammocks (Grand Trunks Hybrid Hammocks) Created THEprepperpodcast.com New Tents Storm Shelter Lots of hidden stuff with websites (LOTS!!!) Learned some shelter constructions Created a Backup System on my websites Energy Began satellite sites for SEO Learned a primitive fire building technique and practiced it Google Analytics Solar Powered, Battery backup for storm shelter Woopra Security Podcasts and Posts Aquired some firearms (NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS! LOL) Went to new format (Awesome decision) Sanitation Added additional ways for people to join podcast (If you arent listening to The Prepper Podcast YOU SHOULD!) Medical Income Generating Other Wrote a book about bees (So far, my only income) Made several Paracord bracelets Had money paid to me (That's what makes a business, not a hobby) Made Paracord Belt Other Camping Supplies Bought Been looking into an assistant, researching security and such. Camped with children (Doubles as Family, Permaculture says to stack benefits) Learned extra ways of compass-free orienteering Plotted Contour of my land Building Fitness Started a Business for sustainability Started saving a cash backup My 72 hour bag or Bug Out Bag Here are my goals for 2014: BUSINESS   SURVIVAL   Social and Email Food Go to Gunshows/ Survival Expos Make different beers (Who wants me to start doing beer review?) Connect with one person a day/week Biltong One Email Marketing Campaign Jerky

I give a reading of the biblical account in the book of Luke of the origins of the Christmas Story. I tell the real story of Saint Nicholas.  I give more Christmas history. Housekeeping: ITunes Stitcher Facebook Survivalist Blog Post on this Topic: origins of christmas, christian christmas symbols and meanings, christmas facts, christmas history, history of christmas, facts about christmas The Biblical Story of Christmas: Luke Chapter 2: 8-14 (Authorized King James Version) "'8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and goodwill towards men.'" Explanation of how magnificent angels were Everyone was afraid when angels showed up.  They were huge, awesome, and battle ready! Explanation on what the manger really was What was the deal with the 3 wise men, who were they and when did they show up? Explanation of the date of Christ’s birth and why we choose to celebrate December 25th. 3rd Century Non-Christian Roman Empire celebrated rebirth of the Unconquered Sun (Natalis Solis  Invicti) honoring the sun god Mithras on December 25th because the return of longer days after the winter solstice. Emperor Constantine, forcefully, at the point of a sword, made Christianity the official religion of the empire. 336 AD, during his reign, Christmas was formally celebrated on December 25th in an attempt to weaken pagan celebrations. Just so we are clear.  Early Christians were NOT anti-pagan.  Explain… When was Christ Really Born, according to the main historic document for the religious, the Bible? Look at the story of John the Baptist for answers! In the book of Luke we read that the father of John the Baptist was Zacharias, and he was a priest who served at the temple in Jerusalem. He was "of the course of Abia" (Luke 1:5). While serving at the temple, he was informed by an angel that his wife was to have a son, who was to be named "John." After this, Zacharias finished "the days of his ministration," and "departed to his own house" (v.23). "And after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived..." (v. 24).

Today, I discuss ways of heating and cooling you, your family, and your home during electricity blackouts or electric grid failures causing electricity outages. We just had an Ice Storm. My Survivalist Blog Post on this: Survive the Heat, survive the cold, power out, stay warm, stay cool Heat or Cool Self * Electric blankets * Sleeping Bags * Emergency Blankets * Personal Fans * Reduced clothing * DIY PERSONAL Air Conditioner * Frozen salt water in 2-liter bottles * Bowls of ice and salt pull condensation * Get close to it * Using your storm shelter, since it is near ground temp all year round! Heat or Cool Space Heating * 1 gallon propane heaters (Like the awesome Mr. Heater - Buddy or the Mr. Heater - Little Buddy) * I recommend an adapter for 5 gallon propane tanks to the 1 gallon connection * Use the ones that sense oxygen levels, and would def. have a carbon monoxide detector * Knock over switch * Easy to keep propane at home and it stores almost indefinitely. * Propane space heaters are pretty good for a full room, equivelant to a large electric space heater * Could use electric space heaters if you have plenty of power (but they are power hungry and I have no recommendations) * Choose best room in house, convenience, sleeping, living * The more generator power you use, the more fuel you use * Wood Stoves (more efficient than fireplaces) * Fireplaces (inefficient due to air drafting in and up) * Wood stove inserts for fireplaces (Like this one, but they are really expensive) * Fireplace

I answer the question," What is a backup emergency generator?" I explain to you how to choose one for your standby power generation. More information on this topic may be found on my Survivalist Blog, post Choosing a Generator for Your Home Generator. Housekeeping: Go to ITunes and leave me a  review and comment.  Also you can subscribe on Stitcher Radio Call in number is (978) KNOWS-IT, (978) 566-9748 * First, What loads are in your house?  You want to size your generators for this. * Generator Load Ratings * 2000/3000 Watt means 2000 continuous and 3000 peak * Most typical homes can use a 5000 watt generator and run most loads * If you do it correctly you can run most everything on 2500 Watts. * Load Rotation * Load reduction *  LED Christmas lights  *  hand-cranked blender *  a French press * Small heating or cooling of individual people * Cooking with propane, gas, or alcohol stoves, burners, and grills. * 2 Watt LED Bulb * 7.5 Watt LED Bulb * A decent fridge can be turned on for a couple of hours and then shut off most of the day, as long as it is kept closed.  Same with freezers. * Generator Price: Typically 7-10 dollars/watt. * Permanent, PTO mounted, portable models... There are others as well. * Portable Generators are cheaper that permanent ones * Natural Gas Generators ($1.50 - $2 cheaper per gallon for similar power output) * Generac and Champion are both decent brands. * Generators: * 4000 Watt 7HP Generator * 7000 Watt 13HP Generator * 100...