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Willie, put down the bong: Guns aren't just for the military

dissident — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:55:11 +0000

Willie Nelson tells Piers Morgan that guns should be more regulated

Nationwide BUYcott of Ammunition - National Ammo Day/Week - Nov. 17-24

kelvin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:14:24 +0000

The goal of National Ammo Day is to empty the ammunition from the shelves of your local gun store, sporting goods, or hardware store and put that ammunition in the hands of law-abiding citizens. Make your support of the Second Amendment known—by voting with your dollars! There are an estimated 75 MILLION gun owners in the United States of America. If each gun owner or Second Amendment supporter buys 100 rounds of ammunition, that’s 7.5 BILLION rounds in the hands of law-abiding citizens! Buy locally or from Manventureoutpost.com

When the power grid goes down, all grid-tie solar systems are dead too

Regulus — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:18:34 +0000

A lot of people believe they are becoming "power independent" by installing grid-tie solar systems, but what many don't realize is that virtually all such systems are designed to actively go offline when the power grid goes offline.

E. coli outbreak sickens 14 in six states

ecigarettes — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:24:52 +0000

Federal health officials say 14 people in six states have been sickened by the same strain of E. coli over the past couple of months. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokeswoman Lola Russell, 14 cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli 0145 infection with the same DNA fingerprint have been identified in six states. "Their illness onsets range from April 15 to May 12," she said, adding that the most recent case was reported June 4. "Three ill persons have been hospitalized. One death has been reported in Louisiana."

The Top 100 Items to Disappear First

Mattfree88 — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:12:25 +0000

The Top 100 Items to Disappear First

by Mr. Smashy
Survival Cache

You could also call this “The Top 100 Things You should start stocking up on.” Even if you don’t need more than 2 (you should always have 2 of everything) each item on this list will be great for bartering. This list was discussed and chosen by the members of SurvivalistBoards.com. No Particular Order.

I’ve linked to a couple of the items you are less likely to find at Wal-Mart and other local stores.

Fukushima Daiichi Worker: Radiation Leaking into Water

MrElectric — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:57:14 +0000

Fukushima Daiichi Worker: Nothing can be done except to leak radioactive water! — Honestly feel that we are dumping massive amounts into ocean — Will spread all over world, reaching Hawaii and US soon

Ron Paul Super PAC Unveils Poll Watching Mobile Application

stuntmantdave — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:22:25 +0000

In the face of mounting evidence of voter suppression and election fraud, Revolution PAC is formally launching a groundbreaking exit polling initiative in time for the February 28 Republican presidential primaries in Arizona and Michigan. The first-of-its-kind grassroots effort also will include the deployment of a private-label smartphone application.

Passports For a Price

ZEUSLGN — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:12:33 +0000

For decades, the two-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis exported sugarcane to keep its economy afloat. When sugar prices fell, St. Kitts began to sell an even sweeter commodity: its citizenship. For $250,000, a foreigner can buy full rights as a citizen there. The transaction can take as few as three months and applicants need never visit the nation's sandy shores.

Feds try to prevent panic over national emergency alert

Cyphase — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:20:40 +0000

It's the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), which hopes to provide key information immediately to all Americans in the event of a truly national emergency. This national system will look and sound much like the current (and local) emergency warnings often seen on TV or heard on radio, but the scope is larger and it can be put under the direct control of the President.

FEMA test of EAS

SRandle — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:24:18 +0000

FEMA is conducting a test of the EAS on November 9, 2011 at 2PM EST. The URL will fill you in on the official scoop. It remains unclear if cell phones will be affected according to AT&T. The test will take over all 'digital' traffic for up to 3½ minutes.

Where was FEMA on September 10, 2001? Setting up in New York for a 'test' of emergency preparedness. The test event was to be a terrorist attack, flying airliners into tall buildings.

Lessons Learned From Irene

Sgt Jarhead — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:08:36 +0000

The last time our area experienced a hurricane was Hurricane Gloria in 1985 and TS Floyd in 1999.
For Irene we had enough food, water and ways to cook, and a communications system all in place ahead of time in case we lost power for any length of time until power was restored.

Adira Asuransi Kendaraan Terbaik Indonesia

aidiel — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:25:46 +0000

friend link : Mobil Keluarga Terbaik di Indonesia
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Adira Asuransi Kendaraan Terbaik Indonesia

Adira Asuransi Kendaraan Terbaik Indonesia

Authorities Investigate Stun Gun Found on JetBlue Plane

masshole — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:35:28 +0000

Authorities are investigating how a stun gun managed to make it through security and onto a flight that landed at Newark Liberty International Airport, Fox 5 reported Sunday.

Apps to help with cop accountability

Ang — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:16:50 +0000

The article describes another app those interested in cop accountability might want to download.

Bears used to guard cannabis crop.

Puke — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:56:04 +0000

Cops find guard bears around cannabis crop in Canada.

Raw Video: Homeowner shoots at fake FBI agents trying to break in

MuslimNonarchist — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:40:07 +0000

COOPER CITY, Fla. - A Cooper City family awoke to the sounds of three men posing as FBI agents on Wednesday.
The three men were caught on home surveillance video.
They were all wearing t-shirts with the words FBI on them and had fake badges around their necks.
A father, mother and three children were all inside, when the heard the men say "FBI, police! Open up!"

The father fired a warning shot and the three men took off running.

Realistic survival guide in case you're the last human alive

Cyphase — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:10:44 +0000

A basic survival guide in case you're the last person on Earth. It's mostly how to prepare for life on your own, as opposed to a walkthrough. Realistic and amusing, and sure to spark conversation.

Also:
http://digg.com/environment/The_Last_Person_on_Earth_What_Would_You_Do

Potential terrorist taken off train after passengers hear threats

wbuch — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:18:46 +0000

Even more proof that it will be regular people who prevent bad things from happening, not the government --

from KVDR Denver:

"LA JUNTA, Colo. - Police in southern Colorado arrested a New Jersey man for allegedly threatening to blow up an Amtrak passenger train.