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Terrorist Threats and What You Can Do About Them . . .

These days anything can happen. The United States is no longer as insulated as it once was in days past. We need to change our mindset to one of readiness. What should self reliant people do?
 
When traveling:
 
  • Stay on-guard for your person and property.  
  • Be totally aware of your surroundings.  
  • Report suspicious activity.  
  • Be prepared to act on a moment's notice.
 
On the homefront:
 
  • Maintain stored water, food, and supplies.  
  • Consider having alternative electrical generation capacity.  
  • Have alternative communications capabilities (CB or short wave radio and handheld walkie talkies).  
  • Have an emergency kit and plan.  
 
In the car (beyond automotive basics):
 
  • Keep extra food and water.  
  • Have a safety kit.  
  • Include an emergency bag.  

At work:
 
  • Have food and water supplies.  
  • Maintain evacuation supplies (a flashlight at a minimum).  
  • Keep an emergency bag.  

In future posts, I will fully discuss the contents of emergency bags/kits based on need, location, and seasonal weather.
 
The bottomline is to think "it" can't or won't happen is to kid yourself . . . be prepared. You really don't be the farmer trying to buy fire insurance while the barn is burning . . .
 
This post originally appeared on Self-Reliance-Exchange.com, here is the link to the original post: Terrorist Threats and What You Can Do About Them . . . 
 


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Posted by DDFD at 1/11/2010 9:06 AM | Add Comment

In My Moleskine Monday 01/11/10

I always have a pen and paper. Specifically,I carry little Moleskine notebooks to jot ideas, plans, lists, post topics, budgets . . . you name it.  I get ideas all the time, but they can be lost if not quickly recorded.  Some ideas sit for days, weeks, and months, but I still have them at my fingertips.

Every Monday I will share some of what I have recorded in my Moleskine notebook and how I used it the prior week-- it will provide great insight as to how much of what you read here comes about.

Here is what I gleaned from this week's notes:
  • Again, added more ideas to my list of Frugal Money Saving Tips.
  • Started thinking about my tax refund spending plan
  • Made notes on Low Profile Living ideas
  • Wrote about auto repair savings



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Posted by DDFD at 1/11/2010 8:54 AM | Add Comment

Quote of the Day 01/11/10

Learn something new everyday!  Here is today's quote:

  • Penny wise, pound foolish . . . Richard Saunders (aka Ben Franklin)

Words to live by . . .



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Posted by DDFD at 1/11/2010 8:49 AM | Add Comment

Book Recommendation: Encyclopedia of Country Living

The late Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living is a great reference for those living in the country-- even old hands.  It is a nice companion to Basic Country Skills, however, this book has a heavier emphasis on recipes. It would also have a value to suburbanites who want to do more with their outdoor spaces (gardening) and want recipes and ideas on canning.  I own this book in my personal home reference library.
 
Some of the more useful topics include:

  • Homesteading
  • Gardening
  • Growing and producing herbs, grains, and vegetables
  • Canning and preservation
  • Raising animals
 
I highly recommend owning it, but I have seen it at the public library as well.




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Posted by DDFD at 1/10/2010 8:41 AM | Add Comment

DDFD's This Week Last Year (#21)

Each week, I provide a recap of posts that appeared here one year ago.  Here are the posts for this week:

I hope you enjoy the chance to review these posts . . .



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Posted by DDFD at 1/10/2010 8:33 AM | Add Comment

In the Workshop at Defensive-Entrepreneurship.com 01/10/10

Here is this week's review of entrepreneurial posts that appeared over Defensive-Entrepreneurship.com:

More to come . . .



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Posted by DDFD at 1/10/2010 8:15 AM | Add Comment

Book Recommendation: Basic Country Skills

This is a great reference for those living in the country-- even old hands.  John and Martha Storrey's Basic Country Skills is an invaluable reference.  It would also have a value to suburbanites who want to do more with their outdoor spaces (gardening) and want recipes and ideas on canning.  I own this book in my personal home reference library.
 
Some of the more useful topics include:

  • Home selection and maintenance
  • Gardening
  • Farming
  • Food preparation and storage
  • Tools  
 
I highly recommend owning it, but I have seen it at the public library as well.




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Posted by DDFD at 1/9/2010 11:58 PM | Add Comment

On the Exchange at Self-Reliance-Exchange.com 01/09/10

Here is this week's review of self reliance post(s) that appeared over at the Self-Reliance-Exchange.com:

More to come . . .



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Posted by DDFD at 1/9/2010 7:07 PM | Add Comment

In the Kitchen at DaddyCooksQuick.com 01/09/10

Here is this week's review of recipe posts that appeared over at DaddyCooksQuick.com, but have not appeared here.

 

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Posted by DDFD at 1/9/2010 7:00 PM | Add Comment

Film Recommendation: The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is the first of my film recommendations.  I use the word "recommendations" because I will not simply review films, but rather I will only recommend them.  I am a movie nut and will begin with movies I actually own in my collection-- I am frugal, so not everything gets in to my collection.

The movie is set in a prison in Maine from the 1940's to the 1960's. It has a male cast of well developed characters headed up by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.  The storyline follows the derailed life of Andy Dufresne, a wrongly convicted man.  Over the years he discovers his faults, develops new strengths, and maintains hope-- even in his darkest hours.  

This movie is well written (based on a Stephen King story), acted, and cast.  However, The Shawshank Redemption isn't for the kids in that it contains adult content and language, it is rated R.  The movie is about 2.5 hours long.

I highly recommend viewing it and I actually own it in my personal collection.



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Posted by DDFD at 1/8/2010 8:55 AM | Add Comment
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