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Tuesday miscellany

May 22, 2012

→ The Recovery Is An Illusion : I contend that the recovery is an illusion created by the government using inflation numbers that are too low when deflating economic series. The lower the inflation rate you use for adjustment, the stronger the resulting inflation-adjusted growth. → Ron Paul wins majority of delegates in Minnesota : [...]

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Monday miscellany

May 21, 2012

→ Sunday morning, while working outside in my yard I distinctly heard three bursts of full auto fire. It sounded like the shots were about a mile away, however I could not tell the exact spot where the shots were fired. But, one thing is certain, and that is that someone nearby has full auto weapons. [...]

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What did you do to prep this week?

May 19, 2012

Well folks, that is it for me this week – what did you do to prep this week? Let use know in the comments below.

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Friday miscellany

May 18, 2012

→ How The U.S. Dollar Will Be Replaced : There is only one factor that shields the dollar from implosion, and that is its position as the world reserve currency. Without this exalted status, the currency’s value vanishes. Backed by nothing but massive and unpayable debt, it sits frighteningly idle, like a time bomb, waiting for the moment [...]

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Wednesday miscellany

May 16, 2012

Today, I’m pleased to announce the winner of our resent “Review my Book Or Blog and Win Big” competition. Are you ready! Okay here we go… And the winner is, wait for it, take a deep breath, breath out. . . Claire Wolf with her great review of my new book “31 Days to Survival” [...]

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Tuesday miscellany

May 15, 2012

Score one more for the redoubt of the east: After a two-month survey of over 6,000 small business owners nationwide, Thumbtack.com has released new data showing that small businesses rank Tennessee among the top ten least costly states nationwide for hiring a new employee. According to The Mercatus Center Tennessee ranks #39 for personal freedom [...]

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Monday miscellany

May 14, 2012

→ I was recently interviewed by Examiner.com (20 million + visitors per month), this will be a two-part interview with the second part scheduled for publication later this week. You can read part one here “Prepper interview – meet M. D. Creekmore” – please feel free to leave a comment on the site or share [...]

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What did you do to prep this week?

May 12, 2012
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Well, folks it’s hard to believe that it’s already been a week since our last ”What did you do to prep this week?” segment. My, my how time flies when you’re preparing to survive the end of the world as we know it…  Before we start today, I’d like to thank Deb in Ohio, Jeffery P and Charles P [...]

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Thursday miscellany

May 10, 2012

→I’m disappointed to announce that SafeGuard Armour has been excluded from our non-fiction writing contest. I won’t go into details here, but I would like to let all advertisers know that I will not be swayed to change blog policy for advertising dollars or products. →Kill-or-be-killed’ self-defense guru Tim Larkin banned from UK: An American self-defense expert [...]

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Wednesday miscellany

May 9, 2012

→America’s Record Shadow Welfare State disability: in 2011, nearly one million Americans applied for disability and year-to-date, 333k have actually been enrolled and are receiving the monthly disability check. Unfortunately, in my area (and I’m sure it’s the same everywhere else) there are many “welfare addicts” that have successfully faked being disabled and are more than happy [...]

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Tuesday miscellany

May 8, 2012

Solar flare could unleash nuclear holocaust across planet Earth, forcing hundreds of nuclear power plants into total meltdowns and according to Mike Adams of NaturalNews.com such an event is not only possible but inevitable. And making matters worse experts say acknowledging a nuclear threat would call into question the safety of dozens of identically designed nuclear power [...]

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Monday miscellany

May 7, 2012

→They are watching you – Nashville police acquire two drones with Homeland Security grant. According to the video the drones will be used “for guarding critical infrastructure in Nashville, police say” well at least we know that the doughnuts are safe. →Smart move, “More Americans Stashing Cash in Home Safes“  banks are vulnerable to government [...]

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What did you do to prep this week?

May 5, 2012
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First of all, I would like to thank Gwyneth P, Laurence H, Glen C, Richard C, Rosalie M and Laurie R for their generous donations via PayPal this week.  You are “cream of the crop” Wolf Pack members. Thank you for your help and support… Well so far the response from other bloggers to review this blog [...]

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Friday miscellany

May 4, 2012

I’m looking for folks with hands on experience to write product reviews of survival related gear, including firearms, knives, optics, electronics, field gear, tools, firearm accessories, books and instructional DVDs ect. Reviews should be 500 words or more with pics being a plus. The media has refered to this guy as a vigilante, Minuteman, and neo-nazi [...]

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Wednesday miscellany

May 2, 2012

I’m looking for someone to write reviews of several products including the Smith & Wesson knives, Smith & Wesson M&P and new Ruger 1911. These are products that I don’t own, so I can’t write a useful and honest review (I know some bloggers write and post ”reviews” without actually using or testing the product, but you [...]

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Tuesday miscellany

May 1, 2012

Paladin Press is currently offering a 30% discount on all of their books and DVDs with the promo code Apr12 – but hurry because this saving opportunity ends on 5/4/12. This would be a great time to order my new book “31 Days to Survival” don’t you think… Several pack members have asked me about [...]

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Monday miscellany

April 30, 2012

Surprisingly no one has responded to my offer of “Review my blog or book and you could win BIG!” - I thought it was a great offer giving the blogger something to write about that day and a chance to win 22 survival related books with a value of over $300. Have you seen this “Bill [...]

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What did you do to prep this week?

March 31, 2012

Before we start today, I would like to thank Brad V, Doris V, and John T for their generous donations via PayPal this week. Thank you for the help you are the best. I would also like to thank everyone that has bought my new book “31 Days to Survival” according to my reports sales [...]

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Just Questions

March 19, 2012

This is a guest post by Rex J There has been a lot of good information put forth on this blog and others concerning food, water, shelter, and defense. There was recently a good article on mental preparedness and I do remember one on “Roach Control”. There are still subjects not overly discussed and I [...]

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What did you do to prep this week?

March 17, 2012

Before we start with todays super-duper one of a kind “What did you do to prep this week” blog segment, I would like to give a big hug and a heart-felt thank you to, Village idiot, Jodi J and Catherine E for their generous donations this week. Thank you for stepping up and helping me [...]

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