3 Great Interviews On Preparedness

3 Great MUST listen to interviews on Preparedness with James Wesley Rawles, Joe Nobody and Jim Marrs on Natural News TV
 
James Wesley Rawles is a former US Army intelligence officer who, for the last two decades, has authored bestselling books and top blogs on preparedness. This man is highly intelligent and extremely well informed. Here, he talks with Alex Jones about what happens in a "grid down" situation and why 50% of the population in U.S. cities will probably not make it out alive. This was just recorded maybe 10 days ago with James Wesley Rawles interviewed on Alex Jones Show (InfoWars.com), on survival, gun confiscation and more.  Uploaded 4/18/2012 11:02:36 AM by HealthRanger @ http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=5BDF2BC01C51C5EFA3B9694E89EA1543
 
Joe Nobody is the featured bonus guest in my upcoming May 8th LIVE seminar. I have pre-recorded a bonus interview with him that will be unveiled on May 8th. Here, you can listen to the first 13 minutes of the discussion, which centers around the U.S. government's recent purchase of 450 million rounds of hollow point ammo to be used domestically, apparently against the American people. The full interview will be broadcast on May 8th to the participants of Health Rangers LIVE event, but you can get the first 13 minutes of the Interview with Joe Nobody on preparedness, survival, US govt. buying ammo and more Uploaded 4/23/2012 10:57:56 AM by HealthRanger @
http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=AA343A5F297DA9C076F0ADA00D747B34
  
Jim Marrs is one of the best-informed investigative journalists in the country. I interviewed him a few months ago and didn't get it published until now, but this interview is absolutely packed with valuable knowledge about the economic collapse that's coming. Interview with Jim Marrs, author, journalist, investigator, Jan 2012 Uploaded 4/23/2012 12:26:14 PM by HealthRanger  where, Jim reveals the truth about what he calls "Zombie banks." @
http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=889E3B41D9C4A1E141BD74353357DA77

Keep On Preppin'

TNT

CISPA Is SOPA & PIPA On Steroids!

Stop CISPA Now! 

H.R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act or CISPA was introduced on November 30, 2011.  According to PC World on April 13, 2012, “the bill will be up for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives the week of April 23. Unlike SOPA and PIPA, CISPA has no close relative in the U.S. Senate. Two larger cybersecurity bills, S.2151 and S.2105, have been proposed, but haven't made it out of committee.”

The biggest problem with this particular bill is that it is VAGUE.  It is soo vague and poorly written that a sheet of pegboard has fewer holes and I thought the Patriot Act was full of holes!   What this means is that every hole allows some Czar, Dept Head, Congress person, President or even some techno peon to abuse the powers in the bill to the point of tyranny!

Please write, call, tweet, wink or whatever every one of your House Representatives NOW.  You can easily do so from the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) Action Site @ http://cyberspying.eff.org/  and read about other action methods @ https://www.eff.org/press/releases/stop-cyber-spying-week-launches-protest-cispa

This is an election year so, whatever you do VOTE.  And be sure to vote for a candidate that is:  Of the people (US citizens), by the people, for people and NOT of A Political Party, by A Political Party, for A Political Party.

For links to a list of the 800 Corporate entities that support CISPA and other CISPA info see http://www.scribd.com/doc/90431318/CISPA-is-SOPA-PIPA-on-Steroids

"We have given you a Republic, if you can keep it."
Benjamin Franklin

TNT 

So You Wanna Move to the Country – Really?

Remember the show Green Acres?  Many of us may want to move rural and be ‘Oliver’, but the truth is most of us are ‘Lisa’s - country life is not for everyone.  There are a multitude of things that we take for granted in a city that do not exist or are hard to come by in a rural town.

So the first thing to do is to be sure you understand the differences between rural and suburban/urban living.

When thinking of leaving the ‘rat race’ behind – be honest and consider all the facts.  If you feel you cannot live with all these conveniences being an hour or more away, then rural living is not for you. Instead find a nice suburban ‘country like’ area.  If you still wish to move to the country, despite the travel time for these conveniences, then let’s get to it!

Decisions, decisions and more decisions …

Good detailed research on this kind of living is a must!  

• Honestly set your ‘country living’ expectations with reality. Be honest about you can and cannot do both physically and mentally.
• Define and prioritize what you are looking for in the state and general area of your potential rural home.
• Define and prioritize what you want the property to provide (grazing, farming or gardening, water, lumber, etc).
• Have a prepared ‘Must Have and Would Like’ list to review with the realtor and to rank potential properties.
• Have a checklist of all the various survey, certification, inspection and or tests you want, that you can show the realtor, so he can collect the information.
• Follow all the usual “real estate” purchasing and selling checklist procedures.

When you do start looking, take advantage of the internet for all your preliminary research and ‘looking’, however never, ever purchase something without a personal, by-your-own-eyes, look see and or walk thru.

You just gotta Think, Research, Think some more, Make a decision, Make a plan and then Go for it!

Read on to find out what kinds of questions to ask about the state, area, the land itself and for a list of resources @ http://www.scribd.com/doc/88030384/So-You-Wanna-Move-to-the-Country-%E2%80%93-Really

Keep On Preppin’

TNT

Spring To-Do's – Prepping for Spring

Ah yes, the clocks have sprung forward, spring bulbs are blooming, the days are getting longer and warmer … Spring is here and summer is just around the corner.

Spring is traditionally the time of year that one’s house is aired out and given a though cleaning.  If you are a Prepper or homesteader, there are additional chores to address.

"Behold, my friends, the spring is come;
the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun,
and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
Sitting Bull


Read on to see if your Spring Chores for Preparedness, In the House, Around the House, Outside the Home and on the Homestead, Farm or Ranch are the same as those listed.


Keep On Preppin'  ;-}

TNT

Roots Run Wide & Deep for New Prepper Movement

Basically the New Prepper Movement is a combination of historical events; from governance, living and production methods, to natural, human-made and metaphysical ‘disasters’ or ‘emergencies’; and society’s actions, reactions and responses to these various events.  To visualize this root system is to look into what got us here … 

The concepts of civilian and governmental preparedness have been with us for centuries, almost as long as we have been curious about the future and what dangers it might hold for us. 

Humans have been “Preppers” almost from our very beginnings.  We banded together and helped each other survive the world around us so we could grow and prosper. 

When we formed settlements; we often built walls and moats to protect us, not only from all the predatory animals, but from invasion by others too.  We observed the world around so we could anticipate natural threats to our lives.   We even ‘commissioned’ patrols and watches to keep an eye out for any danger. 

Read on to find out how this New Prepper Movement came to be:  From Drums & Bell Towers to Town Criers and Headline Hawkers; From Telegraph to Radio & Telephone to today's Internet.

It's been a long road to maturity, but our roots now extend wide and go deep ;-}

"Today is the Tomorrow that you worried about Yesterday"

TNT

Interested In Personal & Professional Privacy?

Seeking Privacy in your personal and professional Lives?

If you are - this site is for you!

Check this site out @ http://lowprofileliving.com/2011/01/01/welcome-to-lowprofilelivingcom.aspx

These great tips and tricks to living a low profile life fit perfectly with OPSEC too !!

For a list of all the posts see http://lowprofileliving.com/categories/263/low-profile-living.aspx

"Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds."
John Perry Barlow

If you are concerned by internet safety at this site – don’t be! They get a great review by http://www.safe-browsing.net/safety/l--lowprofileliving.com

"If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees."
Kahlil Gibran

Operations Security (OPSEC) - Why it Matters @ http://www.scribd.com/doc/82060457/Operations-Security-OPSEC-Why-it-Matters

TNT

2012 Preparedness & Self-reliance Events I have found so far

Del City, Oklahoma Spring 2012 Preparedness Expo Saturday March 31, 2012 the American Legion Hall
5000 SE 24th St.
Del City, Oklahoma
9 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Parking is free.
The cost is $5 a person or $8 a couple.
Workshop topics will include How to prepare on a budget, Building a first aid kit and much more. See below for the complete workshop listing.
* For more information see http://www.southernplainsconsulting.com/spring-2012-preparedness-expo Dell City, Oklahoma Spring Expo Brochure http://www.southernplainsconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Spring-Expo-Brochure.pdf

Los Angeles, CA Krav vs. wild Krav Maga Worldwide Wilderness survival camp April 13-15, 2012
Cost Per Person: $299.00
This training will start on Friday, April 13 at 6pm and continue through Sunday, April 15 at 12 noon.
Participants will stay at the training site and sleep in tent style facilities in the outdoors for the duration of the camp. Bunks will be provided, however, you will need to bring a sleeping bag. There will be bathrooms and showers available (you will need to bring your own towel and toiletries). A recommended equipment list will be provided upon receipt of your registration. A limited quantity and selection of food will be provided while at camp. PLEASE CHECK THE BOX BELOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR MEDICAL LIMITATIONS (as it pertains to food or housing).
Address inquiries to: forcetraining@kravmaga.com
Please mail or fax registration form to:
Krav Maga Worldwide Force Training Division
11500 W. Olympic Blvd. #545
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 477-9977 (310) 477-9722 FAX
Application form http://www.kravmaga.com/mediafiles/2012/02/KRAV-VS-WILD-REG-FORM2.pdf
* For more information see http://www.kravmaga.com/2012events/

Bluemont, VA Ground Zero Spring Blast April 13-15 2012
136 Poston Ln
Bluemont, VA 20135
Time for the Spring Blast!
Hope you all can come & make it out. It's lots of fun & great people.
Breakfast & Lunch are on your own, but we usually have a nightly dinner that is shared. KGal & I usually do the cooking, but we haven't figured out who the head chef will be this year.
This is a family event, so bring the kiddo's!
Alcohol is allowed & encouraged so long as you share! (And yes I will have a nice bottle of American Honey to pass around)
As the below post states, this is a hike in camp. The trails down & up are more like deer trails- thin & enough room for single file trekking.
There is a privy set up for the lady folk's privacy. BUT no running water & electric. Sorry this ain't the Hilton.
There is a stream at the bottom of the hollar, so bring your water purifiers. We usually bring safe water up on the ridge.
Plenty of wonderful trees for hammocks & shade. Plenty of space to pitch tents & lean to's etc.
Plenty of hard wood to chop & plenty of fire!
Scott Gossman may make it out, but he hasn't confirmed yet. So bring your knives to play with!
I don't know about the guns, but if you are interested, please PM me so I can find out for you.
And bring rain gear & tarps. Usually rains around this time of year. Hopefully we won't have any!
And the spring blast has a lot more people then the winter blast.
* For more information see http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=4433.0

Springfield, MO Get Prepared EXPO April 28-29, 2012
Meet: Talk Show Hosts - Seminar Speakers - Authors - Exhibitors
April 28 - 29, 2012 - Springfield, MO Fairgrounds
Phone: (816) 600 -1485
Seminars - included in all EXPO passes
* For more information see http://www.usaprepares.com/

Midland, Texas Great Outdoors Expo MAY 11-13, 2012
The Midland County Horseshoe
2002 Cotton Flat Rd
Midland, TX
Fri, May 11th : 3pm-8pm
Sat, May 12th : 10am-7pm
Sun, May 13th : 11am-5pm
ADMISSION
Adults, $8
Seniors 62 & over, $7
Kids 5-16, $4
Admission Specials:
Kids FREE Friday from 4-7pm!
Moms FREE on Mothers Day!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
• Outfitters from across the world
• Hunting & Fishing Accessories
• Demonstrations for the Hunter & Fisherman
• Workshops & Noteworthy Speakers
• Door Prizes all day both days
• Giveaways at participating booths
• Kids Activities
• Family FUN
• Travel and Leisure
• Outdoor Gear
• Outdoor Apparel
• Park & RV locations
• State Agencies
And MUCH MORE
* For more information see http://www.goetx.com/


Colorado Springs Self-reliance Expo May 18-19 2012
Dates & Times
• May 18th & 19th, 2012
o Friday 5/18 -> 10AM-7PM
o Saturday 5/19 -> 9AM-7PM
Keynote Presenters & Highlights
• Keynote Presenters – Fernando Aguirre, The Modern Survivalist.
• Prize Giveaways and Drawings - Sign Up HERE!
• Special Training Classes – … more details
• Workshops and Presentations – hourly education & equipping from industry experts … more details
Ticket Pricing
o Door Price -> Save with Online Purchase … More Info Coming Soon!
o Senior Discount -> $2 Off
o Kids 12 and under FREE
Bring the Whole Family!
Event Location
The Freedom Financial Services Center is located downtown Colorado Springs.
Freedom Financial Services Center
3650 N.Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
* For more information see http://www.selfrelianceexpo.com/colorado-springs/

Puyallup, Washington Mother Earth News Fair June 2-3 2012
Time: June 2, 2012 at 6pm to June 3, 2012 at 7pm
Location: Puyallup Fairgrounds
City/Town: Puyallup, Wash
About the FAIR:The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS are fun-filled, family-oriented sustainable lifestyle events that feature dozens of practical, hands-on demonstrations and workshops.
About the Venue: Each September, the Puyallup Fairgrounds is home to the Puyallup Fair, which is the state of Washington’s largest single attraction and routinely in the top 10 attended fairs in the country. Located 35 miles south of Seattle and 10 miles east of Tacoma, the fairgrounds are nestled in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
In June, the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS will come to the state-of-the-art Americraft ShowPlex facility with additional demonstrations held in the nearby outdoor, arena and barn complexes located within the fairgrounds.
* For more information or map see http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/home.aspx

BC Canada Kamloops Bushcraft-Survvial Meetup-up June 2-4 2012
Room for up to 500 people
Free Lessons and Demonstrations on:
pre bowdrill fire tinder finding/search walk
bowdrill fire making or at least getting an ember with the firebow, Making fire with that ember is the other 50% of the equation of fire making with a bowdrill
setting up tarp and hammock everyone can get to hang for a while we will talk about advantages and disadvantages of hanging around
Fun Fun things to cook (if no fire ban in place)
Water Purification
GPS/MAP usage
how to make an emergency wood pack A-frame
Their will be a .22 range setup for target shooting practice and showing those who have never shot a rifle can participate and learn to shoot I have to say is loads of fun for everyone... So bring your .22 along
Bow shooting area will be setup this is also loads of fun for everyone modern and self made bows will be available for everyone to practice with
* For more information Call 604 220 6038 or see http://www.survivalbill.ca/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=121&t=12057

Santa Barbara, CA Dirttime 12 — The Hunter Gatherer July 22-27 2012
Nestled in the beautiful mountains above Santa Barbara, amidst the oak tree forest, not far from Central California Wineries, DT12 will be an unforgettable event.
This year's Dirttime's theme — The Hunter Gatherer — will focus on the acquisition, preparation and cooking of wild edibles and animals, using primitive, traditional, and modern means.
Cost of this one of a kind, six day even event is as follows:
Adults 18 & older.............. $300
spouse or significant other..$250
teens 13 thru 17..................$100
kids 12 and under................$25
Cost includes all meals, camping spot, prizes, and instruction (some classes may have a material fee. cost is noted next to class).
Our events always sell out, and leave us with a stand-by list of people wanting to attend. In order to insure your spot, payment must be made in full at time of registration.
Classes are subject to change without notice. For the most up to date information, visit us at http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?board=39.0
* For more information see http://www.dirttimeforum.com/index.php?topic=3908.0

Seven Springs, Pa Mother Earth News Fair September 21-23, 2012
Time: September 21, 2012 at 6pm to September 23, 2012 at 7pm
Location: Seven Springs Mountain Resort
City/Town: Seven Springs, PA
About the FAIR:The MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS are fun-filled, family-oriented sustainable lifestyle events that feature dozens of practical, hands-on demonstrations and workshops.
About the Venue: Seven Springs Mountain Resort is nestled in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, located within 200 miles of the major metropolitan areas of Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. Seven Springs is a full-service resort featuring a complete conference and exhibit center, a 418- room hotel and nearly 1,200 condominiums and townhomes.
* For more information or map see http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/SevenSprings.aspx

As I keep looking for preparedness and self-reliance workshops, fairs and expos, it occurs to me that there does not seem to be a place on the web where all of these events are listed by state.

Soo – if anyone knows of an upcoming event (big or small) of this type please contact me at
USPreparednessSelfRelianceEvents@yahoo.com with the information so I can post it in my Events of Interest section of my blog NMUrbanHomesteader.blogspot.com.

Thank you and Keep on Preppin ;-}

TNT