Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
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.
The Frugal Roundup
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)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 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
I do hope you had a Happy Labor Day.
The recipes all look good, but make me think of how they would taste, if cooked on a campfire.
Urban agriculture comes to Bloomington
The phrases “urban agriculture” and “urban farming” have become more common as people
gain awareness of organic growing techniques, permaculture design, and food security.
The city of Bloomington recently noted this national trend when it amended its UDO
to approve urban agriculture, which it defined as “the growing of food crops through
plant cultivation.”
That came about thanks to John Galuska and his wife Alice Dobie-Galuska, who joined
others in lobbying the city for the change. Before the amendment was unanimously
approved by City Council, it had been unclear whether the city might conceivably
restrict a homeowner’s vegetable gardening activities. Now, urban gardeners can
breathe a sigh of relief.
‘Bad Seed’ urban farm is a labor of love, though it ruffles some neighbors’ feathers
Brooke Salvaggio’s arms are strong. Muscled. Her hair, swooped up in two tiny pigtails
wrapped with a scarf she bought in Vietnam. Dirt under her fingernails. Dirty jeans.
Dirty sky-blue garden Crocs on her feet. And a rising welt from a mosquito bite
above her eyes just minutes ago.
But she’s found her piece of heaven. She and her husband, Dan Heryer, both 27, are
happiest when they’re here in south Kansas City, playing in the dirt in this place
they named “Bad Seed Farm.”
Food Preparedness The Nation’s Need - 1917 Popular Mechanics
“People in the cities are feeling the pressure of unprecedented prices. To combat
actual want, it is imperative that they modify their system of living and become
producers. Back yards, vacant lots, and unoccupied tracts of land in outlying districts
are available for cultivation. National security demands that they be developed.”
Urban agriculture project in Victoria Harbour, Melbourne, Australia
Docklands has come a step closer to achieving a community garden with the establishment
of a demonstration urban agriculture project in Victoria Harbour.
A project of the Future Canvas organisation, the garden is a six-month experiment
playfully called “reforestation” and is the brain-child of 25-year-old environmentalist
Emily Ballantyne-Brodie.
Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said Docklanders could expect to see food grown in raised beds
in a small plot on Victoria Harbour in front of Dock 5.
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Michael Levenston
City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture
I just finished reading your recipes for Brunswick stew and will mark them for my husband. He likes to cook and looks for new ways to do the stew. Our tomatoes are finally ripening so we can put them to good use. We like to use our own frozen tomatoes as they are so flavorful because of the way we prepare them. We cut them up, skins included, blend them to desired consistency, and freeze. Great for pasta dishes, soups etc. It is the tomato skin that adds the extra taste. I’m wondering which one he will try first. My choice would be four but he willl probably opt for one with hot sauce. Regardless, it will be good eats.
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The original website I found from a solar cooking yahoo groups list the last two show how to make your own... Watch the video on soda pop.
http://www.cansolair.com/videos.php?page=ntv
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/04/pop_can_solar_p.php
http://www.squidoo.com/beercansolarheater
Now to get a bit of time... perhaps I’ll change it to a homeschool science project in the works!
To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FoodStorageTheBasicsandBeyond/
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/peanut-butter-krispy-treats-recipe.html
Peanut Butter Krispy Treats
Be sure to use crisp brown rice cereal and not puffed rice cereal.
3/4 cup unsalted peanut butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
2 1/2 teaspoons agar agar flakes (available at a health foods store)
4 cups unsweetened (or lightly sweetened) crisp brown rice cereal
3/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
Line two muffin tins with about 18 muffin/cupcake wrappers, and set aside.
Combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and agar flakes in a large saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until smooth, hot, melted, and bubbling just a bit. Add the cereal and 1/2 cup of the pistachios and stir until well coated. Spoon two heaping tablespoons of the mixture into each muffin wrapper and press into place with the back of a spoon. Alternately, if you want krispy squares, you can transfer it to an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining pistachios and refrigerate until completely cool (this also helps the agar set).
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen treats.
http://moneyning.com/frugality/frugal-living-isnt-always-about-trade-offs/
Frugal Living Isn’t Always About Trade Offs
by MoneyNing
We often equate frugality with trade offs. Trading our time to save money, trading for alternatives, and trading instant satisfaction for future gratification. No wonder frugal living seems so tough.
You may wonder how great you life would be if you never had to make any financial sacrifices, but let’s imagine for a minute that you didn’t have to say no to spending. That whatever you wanted, you would just buy it. That iPhone? Already have it. What about a Gucci hand bag? Got three this month already.
How will your life be if you can’t even think of anything you wanted? Do you really think there is any fun in that? If you just bought whatever you wanted without much thought, does buying really make you happy anymore?
Now, take a trip back to memory lane to those times when you finally saved enough money to buy something you really wanted. That doll, that toy car, that video game and that first house. How excited were you? Quite a bit excited I bet.
Frugal living isn’t always a trade off. Actually, being frugal enables you to enjoy the purchase. It allows you to feel comfortable about the future, and it frees you from falsely believing that money and happiness has anything to do with each other.
My friend came to visit us for a week and just left. We had lots of fun, and I welcome him to come over any time. It was also stressful though. While he was here, we ate out almost every day. During that week, I almost bought a brand new Apple Macbook. It’s not that I will be in financial trouble if I fell into the spending trap, but it’s money spent accumulating stuff that I really didn’t need. I probably would somehow disagree with the following fact at the heat of the moment, but having two laptops just doesn’t make me more efficient.
I’m happy to be back to the simplicity of being in Emma’s arms watching a $1 movie we rented at Redbox. I’m excited seeing an email today that entitles everyone at our residence free ice cream from McDonalds. I fully enjoyed eating at home tonight with my lovely wife.
There are no trade offs. I love living frugally.
How about you? How do you enjoy being frugal?
Mock Apple Crisp
2/3 c. lemon juice
12 c. cubed zucchini
Crisp:
3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
Filling:
1 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
Cook zucchini in lemon juice till tender.
Mix crisp ingredients.
Mix filling ingredients, plus 1/2 c. of the crisp mixture.
Pour half of the crisp mixture into a glass 9x13 baking dish & press down.
Spread filling mixture over top.
Add 1 1/2 t. cinnamon to remaining crisp mixture & sprinkle overtop.
Bake at 350 for 40 min.
South Indian Sesame Tamarind Chutney Powder
8 dried red chilies
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1/4 cup urad dal, (black gram dal)
1/8 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp salt
In a dry heavy skillet roast the chilies over medium heat, stirring them
constantly to prevent scorching, for 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
Using the same skillet, dry roast the sesame seeds until they begin to turn
slightly golden. Remove from the heat and keep stirring for a minute or
so; they
will go on roasting in the retained heat of the pan, and it is important
not to
let them overcook, as they can lose their sweet nuttiness and become bitter.
Remove form the pan and set aside.
Using the same technique, dry roast the dal, stirring constantly, until
roasted
and golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a spice grinder, grind the chilies and then, separately, the dal, and
place in
a bowl. Then grind the sesame seeds; you can grind them in the spice
grinder,
but they quickly turn into a paste and start to release their oils, so
we prefer
to use a mortar to pulverize them.
Add the sesame seeds to the other ground ingredients, together with the
asafoetida, and mix well. Transfer 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ground
powder to
the spice grinder, add the tamarind paste and salt, and blend well.
Return this
mixture to the remaining powder and mix well. Let dry completely,
stirring every
now and again, before storing in a well-sealed container.
Makes 1 scant cup powder.
This powder that stores well. To use, just sprinkle the powder over
bread or rice
or, in more orthodox fashion, mix it with vegetable oil or water to make
a paste,
and serve in condiment dishes as you might a hot mustard.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FoodPreservationDryingCanningAndMore/
. Swiss Steak for the Slow Cooker
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Swiss Steak for the Slow Cooker
2 lbs. round or Swiss steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 can tomatoes (1 lb)
Cut round steak into serving pieces. Season with salt and pepper and put in Crockpot with sliced onion. Pour tomatoes over all. Cover and set on high for 1 hour, then turn to low for 8 to 10 hours. Creamy Swiss Steak: Follow recipe for Swiss steak, substitute in can mushroom soup and 1/2 cup water for the tomatoes. Spread soup evenly over top. This recipe may be doubled for a 4 1/2 quart cooker.
Source: My Old Recipes
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10. Praline Grahams
Posted by: “ny14467”
Praline Grahams
12 graham crackers (4-3/4”x2-1/2”)
1/2” cup butter
1/2” cup packed brown sugar
1/2” finely chopped walnuts
Line a 15x10x1 baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Break graham crackers at indentations; place in a single layer in pan. In a small saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add nuts. Pour over crackers.
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Yields: 4 dozen
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11. Marinated Pork Strips
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Marinated Pork Strips
2 pork tenderloins
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 T. sugar
2 T. minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 t. ginger, ground
3/4 cup sesame seeds
2 T. oil
Trim fat from pork. If thick, split lengthwise. Mix the remaining ingredients except oil in a bowl. Marinate pork in the mixture for 3 hours in refrigerator, turning and basting frequently. Drain and reserve marinade. Preheat oven to 375. Transfer pork to oiled roasting pan. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Simmer marinade 10 minutes. Cut pork into thin slices and serve on cocktail picks. with marinade. Makes 32 slices
Source: My Old Recipes
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12. Chicken Sausage, Pepper and Onion Heros
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Chicken Sausage, Pepper and Onion Heroes
1 T. oil
1 pkg. chicken sausages, about 13 oz
1 each red and green bell pepper
1 medium onion
4 hero rolls
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Arrange sausages on one side of pan. Cover and cook 4 minutes. Meanwhile, cut peppers in thin strips. Add to other side of pan. Cook 2 minutes. While sausages cook, cut onion in half lengthwise, then in long thin strips. Add to peppers; turn sausages. Cook all 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausages are lightly charred and cooked through and vegetables are lightly browned and tender. Place a sausage on each roll and top with pepper land onions. Serves 4
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13. Chicken with Potatoes and Olives
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Chicken with Potatoes and Olives
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut bite size
1 large green pepper, cut in narrow strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can tomato sauce, 15 oz
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup pimiento stuffed olives
1 1/2 T. each minced garlic and olive oil
1 T. tomato paste
1/2 t. each salt and pepper
1 bay leaf, broken in half
6 each chicken drumsticks and thighs, about 3 lbs, skin and fat removed
Have ready a 4 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker. Put all ingredients except chicken in cooker. Stir to mix. Add chicken; stir to coat. Cover and cook on high 5 hours or on low 8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and tender and potatoes can be easily pierced. Discard bay leaf.
Serves 6
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14. Honey Mustard Glazed Kielbasa
Posted by: “ny14467”
Honey Mustard Glazed Kielbasa
1 lb. kielbasa
1 1/2 c. ginger ale
1 tsp. brown sugar
8 oz. honey mustard
Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Slice kielbasa diagonally into 1/4” pieces.
In a medium sized skillet saute kiebasa in ginger ale until they are heated through. Drain well. Arrange the kiebasa on the prepared baking sheet, then sprinkle with them with brown sugar.
Broil the kielbasa until the brown sugar melts and begins to crystalize; check after 3 to 5 minutes. Serve tghe kielbasa with honey mustard for dipping.
Serves 4
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15. Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Bread Salad
Posted by: “Lynnda”
Lemon Rosemary Chicken with Bread Salad
Marinade:
2 T. each grated lemon peel, chopped fresh rosemary, and olive oil
3 T. lemon juice
2 t. minced garlic
1 t. salt
1/2 t. ground black pepper
4 each drumsticks and thighs
Bread Salad:
3 large tomatoes, cut in chunks
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup bottled light Italian dressing
4 large 1 inch thick slices Italian bread
Garlic flavor cooking spray
1/2 cup lightly packed basil leaves, stacked and cut in narrow strips
Reserve 1 t. each grated lemon peel and chopped rosemary. Put remaining marinade ingredients in gallon size zip top bag and add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat chicken. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Heat outdoor grill or heat oven to 400. Meanwhile, make bread salad. Combine tomatoes, onion and dressing in medium bowl. Coat both sides of bread with garlic spray. Grill 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted. When cool enough to handle, cut bread in bite size chunks. Put basil and bread on tomato/onion mixture; set aside. Toss 10 minutes before serving. Remove chicken from bag; place on grill. Discard bag with marinade. Cover grill and cook, turning chicken once, 30 to 35 minutes until juices run clear when meat is pierced with fork. Sprinkle with reserved lemon peel and rosemary. Serve with the salad. Serves 4
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SimpleMeals/
I think that at some point in life many of us look around and just want to be rid of the clutter and duplicates crowding our lives and homes. I quit stopping at yard and garage sales and thrift shops to curb my instinct to buy bargins that I invariably donated to others for their fund raiser sales. It is hard to break the habit of even frugal shopping! This is not to say I am not grateful that those venues were available to me when I most needed them. This article makes a good case for simplicity leading to peace of mind and enjoyment of life.
[This morning, I was reading about the dangers to our food supply and then these 3 reports show up....granny]
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm181301.htm
Georgia Agriculture Department Finds Listeria in Sample of Eggo Buttermilk Waffles at Atlanta Plant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 2, 2009 - A laboratory test by the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of Kellogg’s Buttermilk Eggo Waffles manufactured at an Atlanta plant.
The sample was taken as part of a routine inspection by GDA of the Kellogg’s plant at 5601 Bucknell Dr. SW, Atlanta. This product was not shipped into the marketplace.
While no illnesses have been reported, out of an abundance of caution, Kellogg is voluntarily recalling a limited number of the following products produced in the same facility:
*
o Kellogg’s® Eggo® Cinnamon Toast waffles, 10-count package, UPC code 3800040440 with Best If Used Before” dates beginning with:NOV22 10 EA, NOV23 10 EA and NOV24 10 EA.
o Kellogg’s® Eggo® Toaster Swirlz™ Cinnamon Roll Minis eight-count package, UPC code 3800023370 with a “Best If Used Before” date beginning with NOV15 10 EA.
Kellogg voluntarily ceased production at the plant, began an investigation to determine a possible cause of contamination and began a regimen of cleaning and sanitizing. Kellogg will execute its hygienic restoration plan under GDA before it resumes production at the plant.
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease. The most common manifestation of listeriosis is meningitis, which has symptoms of high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections to infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems such as persons with chronic diseases or taking chemotherapy for cancer.
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Page Last Updated: 09/08/2009
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm181061.htm
OCEAN MIST FARMS Announces Precautionary, Voluntary Recall of 1,746 Cases of Iceless Green Onions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASTROVILLE, CA – August 28, 2009 – Although no Ocean Mist Farms’ product has been identified, the company immediately began a precautionary, voluntary recall of 1,746 cases of iceless green onions. This decision follows confirmation from federal regulators of a positive test for salmonella on iceless green onions supplied by Circle Produce to several shippers, including Ocean Mist Farms.
“The health and safety of our customers and their consumers always comes first. As soon as we learned of the positive test, it became our immediate responsibility to begin a voluntary recall of the product in the interest of protecting public health,” said Ed Boutonnet, president, Ocean Mist Farms. “We quickly traced back the product using our tracking system and will work closely with our customers and officials.”
“It’s fortunate there have been no reported illnesses; regardless, we must remain vigilant in ensuring food safety.” The company has suspended receiving Circle Produce green onions. Ocean Mist Farms will continue to provide green onions from its own growing and packing operation.
“We’re seeing more inspections by regulators throughout the industry, which is good. It’s having a positive effect in ensuring food safety, and through our systems at Ocean Mist Farms, we’re able to trace back and quickly recall product.”
It is possible that a small amount of product may have already been purchased by consumers and therefore anyone who has purchased any of the following products with the trace back codes listed below should dispose of the product. For additional information, consumers can visit www.oceanmist.com.
The recalled iceless green onion pack styles and code dates are as follows:
* 4 x 12 count
* 2 x 24 count
* 24 count 5.5oz Cello Bag
* 36 count 5.5 oz Cello Bag
* 40 count 5.5 oz Cello Bag
Trace Back Code:95ONCP7G
Production Dates: 80309; 80709; 80809; 81109; 81209; 81309
Page Last Updated: 09/08/2009
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm180995.htm
TEXAS COFFEE Company Recalls Red Pepper Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Carlo Busceme III
(409) 835-3434
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 30, 2009 — The Texas Coffee Company, Inc. of Beaumont, TX, is recalling its 3 ounce and 8 oz. packages of Texjoy red pepper because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, 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 recalled pepper was distributed in retail stores Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana.
The product comes in a clear plastic package marked with lot # A29A07A2012, A28A07A2012 & A30A07A2012.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after a supplier of the product to the Texas Coffee Company revealed the presence of Salmonella in some of the red pepper they had shipped to Texas Coffee Company.
Consumers who have purchased product with this code are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-259 3400 (hours the telephone is answered – 8:30-3:30 PM Central Time)
The management of Texas Coffee Company.
Page Last Updated: 09/08/2009
This article makes a good case for simplicity leading to peace of mind and enjoyment of life.<<<
I can speak from experience, for I have lived a long time and in periods of plenty money and then again in periods of not enough, so I have “ been there”.
Surviving is a lot more fun than going out and shopping.
I have mountains of collected stuff, and cannot use any of it, due to bad health....so it sets and rots.
One of these days, I will put it all in the Free Cycle, or the family will.
A campfire, a pot of beans and a pot of coffee and you have the makings of memories.... for me.
Thanks for reading and posting with us here, you are welcome to just join in, the others will be back, as soon as the canning and garden harvesting is caught up.
If I could get out and about, I would be active in the Free Cycle world, for what is more fun than giving what you have and getting what you really need enough to ask for?
LOL, of course, I see lots of impulse things there too.
[Snipped from this morning’s posts...........granny]
I would hope that EVERYONE in this group would have AT LEAST several
months rations, at a very bare minimum. This isnt planning for a camping trip
for a week end. Dude
In a message dated 9/7/2009 10:06:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jesse ,
writes:
Am I the only one but has anyone noticed the plethora of disaster
programs on this weekend?
I am watching several programs on the history program that deals with the
1906 San Fransisco Earthquake and fire. One of the guys said it quite
well! “Its the apathy of the citizens, how many don’t have water, don’t have
food and won’t survive in a post disaster.” He got the last word and he
even said “People need to prep!” He actualy said “prep.”
But also, other programs this week, the Mayan Calendar ending 21 Dec 2012,
the Hopi or was it Navajo prediction, Nostradamus, the Antichrist, floods,
tsunami’s that have nailed part os the world. Astroid impacts,
Yellowstone, and a couple “doomsday cults” as well.
I am wondering if there is a reason? Is it because people are afraid? Or
they want to keep people afraid?
Is it because the golden childs glow is wearing off and things aren’t
going to be alright?
So, with all of that being said, who here has enough food and water to
last more than a weekend, or a week? I mean you have the means should you
loose utilities, no power, no gas, no water, the roads are closed and its to
unstable to venture away from home. So, do you have what you need to
survive for a week? No need to answer unless you wish, just something to think
about.
To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HunkerDown06/
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=49458
National Preparedness Month: Your Family Preparedness Plan
Release Date: September 4, 2009
Release Number: R6-09-143
» 2009 Region VI News Releases
DENTON, Texas — Putting together a family preparedness plan for disasters or emergencies can serve you well in any circumstance. Whether you are facing a severe weather event, a fire in your home, a hazardous materials incident in the neighborhood, or any other emergency, it’s a good idea to plan in advance.
* Talk to your family members about preparedness and how to respond calmly to emergencies. Discuss what you would need to do to shelter in place, leave your home or evacuate your city.
* Identify two meeting places, one near your home and one away from the neighborhood in the event family members cannot return to the house.
* Post emergency phone numbers beside the telephone. Teach children how to call 911.
* Choose a friend or relative out-of-state whom all family members will telephone to check in. The out-of-state relative can relay messages. When evacuating, notify relatives and friends about your plans.
* Be familiar with designated evacuation routes leading out of town.
* Draw a home floor plan and choose at least two escape routes. Make sure you know how to shut off the water, gas and electricity.
* Keep an emergency supply kit, including water, non-perishable food, important documents, radio and flashlight with extra batteries, extra eye glasses, medications and special needs products for babies and the elderly.
* Make plans for family members or neighbors with special needs, as well as for care of pets.
More information is available at:
www.redcross.org/
www.citizencorps.gov
www.americaprepared.org
www.ready.gov/america/npm09/members.html
www.fema.gov/
www.ready.gov or www.listo.gov
www.GetAGamePlan.org
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 08-Sep-2009 08:31:32
[This was sent out 4 days ago and now today, again , does one make a person ask “What do you know, that I do not???
granny]
http://www.hhs.gov/news/healthbeat/2009/09/20090907a.html
HHS HealthBeat (September 07, 2009)
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From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.
A sour outlook might not be a good life strategy. A Mayo Clinic study finds people who were more depressed, anxious and pessimistic tended to die earlier.
Yonas Geda saw that in data on more than 7,000 people who lived within 120 miles of the Mayo and who took a psychological questionnaire for research purposes. They were followed for about 40 years. He says the more negative people were, the more likely they were to die prematurely.
[Yonas Geda speaks] “The bottom line is that perhaps just focusing excessively on the half empty thing may not be that great a thing to do.”
Dr. Geda doesn’t make recommendations based on this, but he says it may be better to see positive, negative and neutral.
The study in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine was supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Learn more at hhs.gov.
HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I’m Ira Dreyfuss.
Last revised: September, 08 2009
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