Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today

Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.

To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)

Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)

Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)

Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)

40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)

Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)

5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)

* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206186.htm

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Amended Voluntary Nationwide Recall of several additional products that contain pepper due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Ron Spies
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.
210-351-6203
pepperrecall@chguenther.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — San Antonio, TX March 23, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. today announced a voluntary recall of additional products containing a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following products are in addition to products announced earlier in press releases dated 3/17/200 and 3/22/2010.

The products are:

Best Yet Season ‘n Bake Chicken
Food Club Beef Stew
Tops Pork Gravy
Piggly Wiggly Season ‘n Bake Chicken

The recalled products contain black pepper distributed by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The pepper has been recalled by Mincing because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause severe illnesses, including fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. While most individuals recover in three to five days without medical intervention, the infection can be life-threatening to young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Consumers with any of these symptoms should call their physician. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site at http://www.cdc.gov1. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov2

The following products were sold in grocery stores throughout the United States

Brand

Product Name

UPC#

Code Date

Size

BEST YET

SEASON ‘N BAKE CHICKEN

1.37 0z

0 42187 41168 2

W0006O

FOOD CLUB

BEEF STEW

1.5 oz

0 36800 30956 2

W0021E, W9309C

TOPS

PORK GRAVY

1 oz

0 88267 07935 9

W9327B, W9328B

PIGGLY WIGGLY

SEASON ‘N BAKE CHICKEN

1.37 0z

0 41290 41533 4

W9338O

The code dates are printed on the side of master cases and embossed on the side seals of individual packages.

To date, C.H. Guenther & Son, Co. has not received any reports of illness associated with these products, but proceed to the FDA web-site (www.fda.gov3) for updated information.

Consumers who would like a refund or replacement product should return the unopened package to the store where they purchased the product.

Consumers with questions should contact CH Guenther at 1-800-847-5608 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central time.

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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206203.htm

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Chilli Man Seasoning Mix due to Possible Health Risk

Contact:
Ken Sevcik
Chilli Man
888-824-4554

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — San Antonio, TX March 18, 2010 – C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.today announced a voluntary recall of Chilli Man Branded Seasoning Mix because it contains a pepper ingredient that may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall does not involve any Chilli Man Brand canned chili products.

The recalled product contains black pepper distributed by Mincing Overseas Spice Company. The pepper has been recalled by Mincing because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The products involved were sold in grocery and other retail outlets throughout the United States.

The following product, with the specific code date listed, is affected by the recall:

Product Name

Size

UPC
Code Dates
Chilli Man Brand Seasoning Mix

1.25 oz.

0 72273 00305 7
W0004Q

The code date is embossed on the side seals of individual pouches.

No illnesses have been associated with these products but proceed to the FDA web-site (www.fda.gov1) for updated information.

Chilli Man encourages anyone who has purchased or received a package of Chilli Man Branded Seasoning Mix with the lot code above to destroy it, and call 1.888.824.4554 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CDT Monday through Friday to receive an alternate product. If you have any questions and concerns or would like additional information, simply visit chilliman.com or fda.gov.

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Back when I ordered the herbs from AmeriHerb,(a few months ago) I got three things that I had researched - Mullein leaf, Ursa Uvi and licorice root. I had read quite a bit about it - it was used to treat TB victims to help solve their breathing/coughing problems, and it was used by the Indians to treat lung congestion too.<<<

That may be the cigarettes sold by the drugstore in Wellton, during the 1920’s/30’s, Mary has often said she wished they were still for sale, for they worked, but she did not remember what was in them.

LOL, I figured they were marijuana, for several of the indians, LOL the real ones, used it for healing and not for party time.

I don’t know if I can still roll a cigarette or not, been a lot of years since I tried.

I am so glad that it is working for you and will do some checking on it too in some of the old books.

You picked a good day for telling me about them, don’t know what was wrong, but it was a rough day, back to my average self all of a sudden about an hour ago.

Before anything is sent to all, I will be sending via FR or Email (blind copy) a follow up note. I will only offer to all participating what you want to share. This will be a small group & I wont include anyone who just joins FR etc. Most of us have been around for some time

For now I thought of a few more things to add..

Facebook name (if you are on FB) and the link so we can “friend” each other.

pets/some family info.. this of course is optional & just a way for us to become better acquainted.

In my note to you I will offer all my things & you can see the format it will be in.

If you want to add more you can email or FR me.

I have a LOT of concern about what might happen with the govt the way it is going now & the conservative (terrorists that we are?) sites. I dont trust BO one bit nor the thugs he has running things

I have info from all in the TO above except metmom... I will do the mailing maybe Tuesday of next week with a reminder NOTE possibly on Monday for those who didn’t get around to it yet.

Snow here & cold but the sun is shining & skies are blue!

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Dear Dollmaking Friends,

Bonnie writes: Every month I put a new flag in front of my home, along
with a door hanging or wreath and a series of seasonal dolls in my
entry foyer. In January I put out my traditional snow flag with
children sledding, and a blue and silver wreath covered with sparkly
snowflakes. Snowmen and several Father Times were scattered throughout
the house. Usually when I display this flag it guarantees that we will
have a LITTLE snow. Unfortunately, the flag worked too well this year
(we had 52” of snow in less than a week), so I replaced it in February
with a naked cupid flag I made along with a series of stuffed hearts
sewn to a coat hanger shaped in a circle for the front door. There
were also several Queen of Hearts dolls, a doll with a basket of
cherries and cherry dress commemorating George Washington, cupid
bears, paper cutouts of Victorian lovers, etc. (The snow didn’t take
the hint!) In March I put out my Leprechaun doll holding a pot of
gold, my Kelly Doll for All Seasons, along with a Leprechaun peering
over a shamrock flag I made. I discovered that the grapevine wreath I
created years ago for this month had died, so I sat down and crafted a
front door display from things I found in my sewing room.

I took the sculpting wire we sell and created a huge shamrock shape
(20” x 20”). I then wrapped the wire in green floral tape. I took
fuzzy green chenille netting, stretched it to fit the petals, and
sewed it in place. I then covered the stem with the netting, sewed
crinkled gold trim around the leaves, and made a huge gold bow to
cover where the leaves and stem meet. It now proudly hangs on my front
door. It is amazing what a little time and a lot of imagination can
create.

I bought 11 large clear storage containers (Easter, Thanksgiving, and
Halloween were twice as big as the other months) and labeled each with
a different month. (December has so many boxes that it didn’t need one
of these.) Each month I take down a different box which contains a
flag, door hanging (unless it is so large it is stored separately),
assorted dolls and decorations suitable for that month. It is fun to
see old friends that I made many years ago, and my grandchildren love
to see the changes to Grandma’s house each time they visit. We hope
this gives you ideas to store and display the things you make and
collect.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Earth Day!

Bonnie and Mary Ann

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Continued at the ‘This month link’.

US-CERT Current Activity

Original release date: March 26, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Last revised: March 26, 2010 at 3:20 pm

US-CERT is aware of public reports of an active email scam. These
emails, which appear to come from seemingly legitimate law firms,
indicate that someone has filed a copyright lawsuit against the
message recipient. The messages may contain malicious attachments or
web links. If a user opens the attachment or follows the link,
malicious code may be installed on the user’s system.

US-CERT encourages users to take the following preventative measures
to help mitigate the security risks:
* Do not follow unsolicited web links and do not open unsolicited
email messages.
* Maintain up-to-date antivirus software.
* Use caution when visiting untrusted websites.
* Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document
for more information on avoiding email scams.
* Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
document for more information on social engineering attacks.

Relevant Url(s):
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html

http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8497

http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/emailscams_0905.pdf

This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#copyright_infringement_lawsuit_email_scam

US-CERT Current Activity

US Tax Season Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns

Original release date: March 26, 2010 at 10:21 am
Last revised: March 26, 2010 at 10:21 am

In the past, US-CERT has received reports of an increased number of
phishing scams and malware campaigns that take advantage of the United
States tax season. Due to the upcoming tax deadline, US-CERT reminds
users to remain cautious when receiving unsolicited email that could
be part of a potential phishing scam or malware campaign.

These phishing scams and malware campaigns may include the following:
information that refers to a tax refund, warnings about unreported or
under-reported income, offers to assist in filing for a refund, or
details about fake e-file websites. These messages, which appear to be
from the IRS, may ask users to submit personal information via email
or may instruct the user to follow a link to a website that requests
personal information or contains malicious code.

At this time, US-CERT is aware of public reports indicating that there
is active circulation of a tax season malware campaign. This malware
campaign may be using malicious code commonly known as Zeus or Zbot.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to take the following
measures to protect themselves from these types of phishing scams and
malware campaigns:
* Do not follow unsolicited web links in email messages.
* Maintain up-to-date antivirus software.
* Refer to the IRS website related to phishing, email, and bogus
website scams for scam samples and reporting information.
* Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document
for more information on avoiding email scams.
* Refer to the Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
document for more information on social engineering attacks.

Relevant Url(s):
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html

http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/emailscams_0905.pd

http://www.irs.gov/privacy/article/0,,id=179820,00.html?portlet=5

This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#us_tax_season_phishing_scams

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/changes_h1n1_vaccine_supply_dist.htm

CDC Announces Changes to 2009 H1N1 vaccine and supply distribution, effective April 1, 2010.
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:52:00 -0500

Since mid February 2010, CDC has been working closely with its centralized vaccine distributor to prepare for a second phase of distribution of 2009 H1N1 vaccine and supplies that will take effect on April 1, 2010.

For more information on H1N1 situation, please visit www.Flu.gov

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http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/qa_longdated_vaccine.htm

2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine with Long-Dated Expiration Questions and Answers

March 24, 2009, 3:35 PM EDT
Background

Unlike seasonal influenza vaccine which typically expires on June 30th, the 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine expiration dates range from February 2010 to early 2011. Sanofi Pasteur multi-dose vials (MDV), specifically, have expiration dates in 2011. Additional 2009 H1N1 influenza activity (i.e. “third wave”) is possible through spring and summer of 2010, or in early fall 2010 when the 2010-11 trivalent influenza vaccine is not yet available. Although the 2010-11 seasonal trivalent influenza vaccine will contain a 2009 H1N1-like influenza A strain, the timing of its production and availability is not yet known.

The purpose of this document is to address questions raised by the long-expiry vaccine.
How should grantees handle Sanofi Pasteur 2009 H1N1 vaccine that expires next year?

Viable 2009 H1N1 Sanofi Pasteur MDV should not be destroyed until 2010-11 seasonal vaccine (which will contain 2009 H1N1 strain) is widely available. It should be stored in the event there is a resurgence of disease before the 2010-2011 vaccine is available.
Should the long-dated 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine be used instead of 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine?

The 2010-2011 seasonal vaccine will contain two other strains in addition to the 2009 H1N1 strain. For this reason the 2009 H1N1monovalent vaccine will not be considered a substitute for the seasonal trivalent vaccine. It would only be used in the event of a resurgence in disease before the 2010-2011 seasonal vaccine is widely available.
What should grantees do with excess viable 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccine?

Grantees should identify a way of storing viable vaccine in the event of a resurgence of 2009 H1N1 disease before the 2010-2011 trivalent vaccine is widely available. Because providers may want to free up their refrigerator storage, states may choose to accept vaccine back from providers if vaccine viability and cold chain integrity can be assured. States must review provider temperature logs for vaccine while in their possession to ensure that the vaccine has been properly stored before accepting this vaccine back from providers.
Can unused or expired 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccine be sent back to McKesson?

Unused or expired vaccine should not be sent back to McKesson.
How long should grantees plan to store the long-dated 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine?

At a minimum, grantees should plan to store such vaccine until seasonal vaccine distribution is well underway. The time at which sufficient supply can be assured is difficult to predict given year to year variations. Distribution of seasonal influenza vaccine by manufacturers will be monitored by CDC and CDC expects to issue a recommendation that stored vaccine no longer needs to be kept once available information indicates a robust supply, in order to minimize confusion about which flu vaccine (2010-11 trivalent vaccine versus 2009 H1N1 monovalent vaccine) should be administered
.
What should grantees say to providers about current vaccination efforts?

CDC recommends direct communication with health care providers and retailers to continue to encourage vaccination of people with high risk conditions. As part of this communication, CDC recommends that state health departments request that retailers, pharmacies, and healthcare providers retain their unexpired 2009 H1N1 vaccine supplies as a reserve, should demand for vaccination increase before seasonal vaccine becomes available
Can PHER funds be used to cover vaccine storage?

PHER funds can be used for storage until July 30, 2010, but at this time there is no carry over authority for PHER funds past July 30, 2010. Grantees will be kept informed of any changes to this policy.

I am wondering if any others are feeling the same level of tension/apprehension over Washington’s latest actions as I am?

There seem to be way more questions than there are answers.

We refuse to allow drilling for known existing oil here in the States (even with prices rocketing back up) - we pass legislation that provides for Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs for convicted pedophiles, rapists and other criminal perverts - we tax prosthetics for wounded soldiers and for children as well. Then we claim it by some mysterious procedure which we are to dumb to understand, that by taxing those things, we are going to SAVE large amounts of money. What are they taking or smoking? If that pacemaker that normally cost $30,000 is taxed 10% and now costs $33,000 - tell me again how that is a SAVING!

We do not provide special programs for breast cancer treatment, nor for heart ailments, and not any of a long list of other ills - then we specifically include abortions for the killing of babies and - Then by some distorted mathematical methodology we claim that taxing the prosthetic appliances and equipment used to make life livable for not only our brave Military wounded, but even the smallest of children too. (the list goes on and on)Somehow this is saving money.

Senators making statements like - you know, it takes several years to get the laws in place to’control’ people.

Today in a call in radio show, one of my State Senators had the gall to use a quote as justification. “Our job is to steer the ship and yours is to row.” Of course the very next caller told him that WE steer the ship, and that his job is to do the rowing to get done what we want.

The congressman then tried Lincoln - ‘ The purpose of government is to do those things people can’t do’ as justification for health care legislation. He has no concept of the fact that what was meant was things like defend the Nation from foreign attack, building the Panama Canal, Interstate Highways, and the space programs. Those are the things that we need coordinated Government actions to accomplish - Not to be telling us how we HAVE to raise our crops, how much we must weigh, what we must eat, and definitely not what medical treatment my Doctor and I decide is in my best interest.

I eagerly undertook to stand in South Florida during the Cuban/Russian missile crisis facing their nuclear weapons... I did not feel the deep resentment nor helplessness that Barack Obama instills now.

So, I ask, is it just me or are others feeling similarly?

Agricultura Urbana Ciudad Bolívar

a Agricultura Urbana en Ciudad Bolívar se ha venido consolidando en los últimos
años. Desde el año 2005, durante la Administración Distrital del Alcalde Luis Eduardo
Garzón, cuando se dio comienzo al Proyecto Piloto de Agricultura Urbana enmarcado
dentro de la Política Pública de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional SAN, más y
más Agricultores se han sumado a esta tarea de producir alimentos orgánicos que
contribuyan a minimizar problemas de Hambre y eleven la calidad Nutricional de grandes
grupos de nuestra población.

Digging Deeper Competition - A feast of urban agriculture projects!

Within San Francisco and many urban areas, the potential for using community gardens,
backyard gardens, vacant or under-utilized lots, parks, greenhouses, and rooftops
for food cultivation is significant. Urban agriculture is known to encourage community
wide benefits in urban neighborhoods as well as wellness and business opportunities
on an individual scale.

The urban farming explosion

“I’m a farmer first,” he tells his weekend class of 80 people who are crammed into
one of his 14 greenhouses in a working class neighbourhood of Milwaukee. They’re
paying $150 a day for a weekend course at the at the epicentre of the North American
urban agriculture explosion. Biceps the size of tree trunks hanging out of his cut-off
hoody, he strokes and pokes the moist black soil swarming with red wriggler worms
as he repeats his lessons.

Allotment garden concept is being modernized in Finland

A new allotment garden area to be built in the city of Lieksa, Eastern Finland,
promotes building with wood. The cabins will be designed for year-round use.

“We want to update the idea of allotment gardens for the 2000’s. Originally, allotment
gardens were created to enable poor people to grow fresh vegetables, but that’s
not what people need or want from them nowadays,” explains Mr. Markku Karjalainen,
architect and docent at the University of Oulu.

Finnish gardeners cull rabbits in capital city

Helsinki’s rabbit wild situation has reached the point where the little furry creatures
are now being hunted by any means necessary, especially in residential districts
with gardens to protect.

According to head gardener Marko Pesu of the University of Helsinki’s botanical
gardens, also in the city’s allotment gardens some rather dubious rabbit-elimination
methods have been introduced.

Digging Deeper Competition - A feast of urban agriculture projects!
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Stories here:
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Michael Levenston
City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture

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Weekly Gardening Thread – 2010 Vol. 08 – March 26
Free Republic | 03-26-2010 | Red_Devil 232

Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 5:16:36 AM by Red_Devil 232

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Pinging all of you to this!

Freeper who knows what evil? in post #51 linked to a site that has the following videos on how to start vegetables/plants from seed. I found them to be very informative and I thought I would just post the links to the videos. If you are starting from seed these are good instructions. Most of this has been covered in discussions on this thread before but watching the videos makes things a lot clearer.

Video #1 http://www.youtube.com/user/nctomato.../0/CoYgX3y5ptQ

Video #2 http://nctomatoman.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/next-film-clip-caring-for-young-seedlings.html

Video #3 http://nctomatoman.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/you-just-cant-hold-them-back-seed-sprouting-madness.html

Video #4 http://nctomatoman.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/march-11-seedling-update-video.html

Video #5 http://nctomatoman.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/let-the-transplanting-begin-video-post.html

Video #6 http://nctomatoman.weebly.com/1/post/2010/03/one-handed-transplanting-videoup-closer.html

>>>I know the MREs I ate in the Army were leftovers from Korea and Vietnam<<<

LOL, Then they were called ‘C Rations’ (up until about the mid to late 60’s) - Canned, except for the chocolate, cigarettes & misc. stuff... (That is why we really really needed that P-38 can opener...)

They must have been from WWII.

We did discover that they had several advantages - like once after eating them for two weeks straight, the mess tent got set up on a place that got to be known as Gnat Hill... Cooks did a great job of making us a nice meal, but the gnats swarmed to it - opened the C Rations and the gnats hovered about 3 feet away from them - so rather than eating gnats, we left the fresh food and ate more C Rations. (We survived too... LOL)

Nothing like them in the winter when you weren’t where you could heat them - nice globs of congealed grease that coat your teeth for the whole day... We soon learned to heat them by punching a couple of holes in the top and putting them between the intake and exhaust manifolds of trucks, generators, etc.

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