Month: September 2009
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Heaven (or hell) on earth – the MRE.
As the main operational food ration for the United States Armed Forces, soldiers, airmen, coasties, and squids know the ins and outs of the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). Having evolved from the C-rations and K-rations of World War II, the MRE arrived inside the stomachs of American fighting men and women in 1980. For modern survivalists,…
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Are you up on your government statutes?
Some estimates have it that, under the auspices of various departments, the government publishes 200 new pages of rules, regulations, and proposals every day. This might be the clearest measure of incremental intrusion into your life by elected representatives. Ever wonder exactly which rights you are losing to out-of-control regulation? We don’t suggest anyone waste…
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The Fed comes full circle.
Well, Obama’s stimulus program worked out well, especially in light of the news that now the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a government entity designed to insure the money you deposit in a bank, is considering borrowing cash from those very same banks before it runs out of money. Can it get any more ridiculous? The…
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#4 – The Three (3) P’s of Holistic Survival – People
The Three P’s of Holistic Survival The fundamental basics of Holistic Survival are found in the three P’s, which make up the three pillars of Holistic Survival. These three pillars are intended to protect your people, places, and profits from harm. The reason why we call this “Holistic” Survival is because we recognize the importance…
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HS 8 – What Does The Future Have in Store with Gerald Celente
The purpose of trend forecasting is to provide insights and directions in anticipation of what the future may bring, and to be prepared for the unexpected. Gerald Celente, founder of The Trends Research Institute and author of the national bestseller Trends 2000: How to Prepare for and Profit from the Changes of the 21st Century,…
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#3 – The 10 Commandments of Holistic Survival (Part 2)
The Ten Commandments of Holistic Survival (Part 2) The notion of Holistic Survival is based on the idea that survival in uncertain times requires an all-encompassing or “holistic” approach to be successful. As a way to articulate this principle, we have prepared “The Ten Commandments” of Holistic Survival as a guide for preserving your personal…
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The future of crime in an idiocracy.
Luckily for us, the future of crime will very likely resemble the past of crime. What this means is that, most of the time, common criminals are so dumb it’s gotta hurt. The following is what happens when you combine a penchant for burglary and an addiction to Facebook. The victim returned home one day…
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TEOTWAWKI for diabetics?
TEOTWAWKI (The End Of The World As We Know It) is an especially frightening concept for diabetics. The infrastructure of society ruptures and life-maintaining drugs for various diseases are no longer able to be produced and transported around the country. This is a nightmare scenario for anyone with a chronic medical condition but for diabetics…
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Make the adrenal rush work for you.
Are you ready for a street fight? Maybe not, even if you’ve been studying traditional martial arts for years. Recently, Jason discussed practical self defense skills with one of the world’s leading experts, Michael Pace. Pace’s strategy deals with the reality of a confrontational situation, where the most important factor becomes how to deal with…
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Superstitious hokum. Or is it?
Every once in a while, to lighten the mood here at Holistic Survival, we like to turn the page back to yesteryear and review some of the superstitions of the past. At least they seem like superstitions. At one point, someone, somewhere believed that you MUST avoid the following ten actions or your very life…