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Post by sentinel on Jul 16, 2014 10:42:36 GMT 10
ISIL using brute means to crush people: Amnesty International.
Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:26PM GMT
Amnesty International says it has evidence of spiraling killings and abductions at the hands of ISIL Takfiri terrorists in Iraq.
The Britain-based group described the ISIL's assaults on Iraqi civilians as atrocious, saying the militants are using abduction and murder as key tools to crush people.
"Abduction and killings of captives seem to be among the key tools used by the group to crush opponents and intimidate civilians," said Donatella Rovera, the senior Amnesty adviser said during a briefing.
The group also says it has gathered evidence showing the militants abduct people in every single village or town they overrun.
"ISIL is continuing to overrun villages in northern Iraq that were left unprotected since the Iraqi army left a month ago," added Rovera.
The rights group also says it has documented a series of incidents where militants deliberately killed those whom they'd captured.
Amnesty International says the ISIL group continues terrorizing civilians across Iraq, provoking mass displacements.
The rights group says hundreds of thousands have fled their homes in Mosul, Iraq’s second-biggest city, fearing abductions and killings. The city's been under militant control since last month.
The ISIL Takfiri militants also issued several statements in recent days calling for the destruction of all religious and historic sites in the country.
Recently, several gruesome videos were released, purportedly showing members of the ISIL Takfiri group brutally killing Shia Muslims in drive-by shootings in Iraq.
The terrorist groups have links with Saudi intelligence services and are believed to be indirectly supported by the Israeli regime.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has also blamed Saudi Arabia and Qatar for the security crisis and growing terrorism in his country, denouncing Riyadh as a major supporter of global terrorism.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 16, 2014 10:38:23 GMT 10
in no way I support hate (on this topic) because hate clouds judgement, and puts us on the same level as them Turkey after they start to receive the F-35 JSF They are looking to be one of the biggest failures yet ATM - and yes we bloody brought these as well!!!!!
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Post by sentinel on Jul 16, 2014 10:36:28 GMT 10
in no way I support hate (on this topic) because hate clouds judgement, and puts us on the same level as them 2 big things on this topic to watch Palestine vs Israel Re - Israel: (If this is even remotely close to being accurate - then we are about to witness 'New Parameters being Set' in warfare).
........................................................................... 'Israel drops cancer-inducing bombs on Gazans' Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:38PM GMT
A Norwegian doctor in the besieged Gaza Strip has strongly criticized Israel for using cancer-inducing bombs against Palestinian civilians.
Dr. Erik Fosse told Press TV that the majority of patients hospitalized in Gaza are civilians injured in attacks on their homes and about thirty percent of them are children. Dense Inert Metal Explosive, known as DIME, is an explosive device developed to minimize collateral damage in warfare. Experts say it has a relatively small but effective blast radius and is believed to have strong biological effects on those who are hit by the bomb’s micro-shrapnel. Fosse, a department head at a university hospital in Oslo, also says some Palestinian in the besieged enclave have been wounded by a new type of weapon that even doctors with previous experience in war zones do not recognize. Israel also used depleted-uranium and white phosphorus shells in the besieged region during their previous assaults. This comes as Israel continues to pound the Gaza Strip for the sixth straight day. The latest Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 32 Palestinians in the besieged territory. Palestinian sources say Israeli fighter jets have hit nearly 200 targets over the past 24 hours. At least 167 people have lost their lives and more than 1100 others injured in Gaza since Tuesday when the Israeli attacks began. People have held a funeral in Gaza for the Palestinians who have been killed in Israeli attacks on the coastal enclave. The participants in the funeral condemned the US support for Israel. JR/AB/SL(presstv)
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Post by sentinel on Jul 16, 2014 9:44:59 GMT 10
B.I or B.O?
This is one of the big questions I often see.
A lot depends on what the event is - how long we think it will be before life goes back to normal - if it will go back to normal - (if in an urban setting) what services have been disrupted garbage, water, sewage, power etc, - short term a few days to a week - PIA (pain in the arse time frame) to indefinite, then your situation could become critical rather quickly.
Dysentery, Typhus, Ross River Fever/Dengue and Fruit Bats (both more applicable for us in the north), rapid increase in rodent numbers, disease, nearby water sources can become contaminated, packs of dogs forced to fend for themselves, people starving and disease ridden looking forwhatever - think you can get the idea from these couple of examples that life will get very difficult even if you have masses of foodstuff stored.
This is another case of there is no right answer.
It depends a lot on what the event that is the threat is?
How long do you perceive this threat to last?
Are all of your party capable of leaving as a group?
Are any of the group/family members carrying any injuries/disabilities ATM?
Are we able to evac to our predetermined destination/location?
Can we go all the way by vehicle or by foot?
Again this list of questions will grow the more you dwell upon it as the scenarios will change plans. Like any emergency situation - plans/circumstances can change in less than minutes. To be truly successful you need the ability or have someone who's judgement is as near flawless as possible - to think on their feet - as even the best laid plans can quickly unravel and go to pieces with all the 'unforseen' variables that can and will come into play.
(You simply can't cover everything and you 'CANNOT' save everyone - but yourself and immediate family/group are a good starting point).
Another thing (which I see a few people pointing out is 'Get the Timing Right' - this is up to the individual group or group leader to decide and once you've committed to leave you more than likely will not be or be able to return) so, this is not the time for self doubt or second guess your decision - you or the group have elected to leave - do so - with no regrets.
There is one thing that I wonder if it has been factored in to this and that is your prime BOL might be prime today - and it's a fair bet others will think the same, be that for it's remoteness or close proximity to resources or other reasons - you chose it as the best spot - so will others.
If you are within an couple of hours of a major populated area - then I don't care how remote and secure you might think you are - if you chose this place I will bet others have scoped it out as a potential destination also.
Lets look at say - in 10 years time and the increase in population that will affect your plans(I will use my region and it's projected population growth estimates as I know these for an example):
In the last ABS figures released for persons living permanently just in our LGA: 19,788 persons.
I have seen projected figures that vary from 35,000 (min growth projection) up to 50,000(forecast max growth projection) by 2030.
Either figure is a marked increase in the current population.
With these numbers expected, and should they be reached then it is a fare assumption that many of these persons will still be active post SHTF situation and you can bet they all won't stay in urban areas - they will most likely head 'bush'.
How many can the Australian bushland seashore sustain in my area that is bountiful ATM - not even half these numbers based on todays population current figures IMHO.
This can result in rapid spread of disease - areas over hunted/fished. Eventually a status quo will be reached - when is the big question that no one can answer with surety.
So even our best laid plans may come unstuck from sheer human mass of numbers.
Personally - I have no idea which of the two options will be for me/us.
It will depend on a number of things all put together and then risk assessed.
Hopefully one of the multiple plans I have will be close enough to be applied to the situation to allow it to work for us.
We look ahead to plan for an uncertain future for sure.
Hopefully these plans will sit in the unused section - but it's good insurance to have them at the ready should they be needed.
And, Yeah - I reckon you pretty well nailed it with your statement 'Gray'
{Jul 14, 2014 at 8:03pm graynomad said:
Anyway these are not plans at this point, just vague ideas. }
Except I would have said "Anyway these are not plans at this point, just ideas for possibilities!"
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Post by sentinel on Jul 14, 2014 17:20:59 GMT 10
(If this is even remotely close to being accurate - then we are about to witness 'New Parameters being Set' in warfare). ......................................................
'Israel drops cancer-inducing bombs on Gazans'
Sun Jul 13, 2014 4:38PM GMT
A Norwegian doctor in the besieged Gaza Strip has strongly criticized Israel for using cancer-inducing bombs against Palestinian civilians.
Dr. Erik Fosse told Press TV that the majority of patients hospitalized in Gaza are civilians injured in attacks on their homes and about thirty percent of them are children.
Dense Inert Metal Explosive, known as DIME, is an explosive device developed to minimize collateral damage in warfare.
Experts say it has a relatively small but effective blast radius and is believed to have strong biological effects on those who are hit by the bomb’s micro-shrapnel.
Fosse, a department head at a university hospital in Oslo, also says some Palestinian in the besieged enclave have been wounded by a new type of weapon that even doctors with previous experience in war zones do not recognize.
Israel also used depleted-uranium and white phosphorus shells in the besieged region during their previous assaults.
This comes as Israel continues to pound the Gaza Strip for the sixth straight day. The latest Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 32 Palestinians in the besieged territory.
Palestinian sources say Israeli fighter jets have hit nearly 200 targets over the past 24 hours.
At least 167 people have lost their lives and more than 1100 others injured in Gaza since Tuesday when the Israeli attacks began.
People have held a funeral in Gaza for the Palestinians who have been killed in Israeli attacks on the coastal enclave. The participants in the funeral condemned the US support for Israel.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 14, 2014 17:07:00 GMT 10
(Seeing some dramatic weather this winter - with an unseasonal wet spell up near the top-end as well). ............................................................................................................ www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/bom-confirms-tornado-in-perths-south/story-fn3dxiwe-1226988611249BoM confirms tornado in Perth's south. •From: AAP •July 14, 2014 4:48PM WILD weather that tore through Perth's southern suburbs, causing widespread damage, has been categorised as a tornado by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). RESIDENTS of Hilton and O'Connor woke on Monday to find roofs torn off houses, downed power lines and smashed trees, and a dinghy landed in someone's front yard. More than 80 State Emergency Service volunteers responded to 75 calls for help since 5am (WST). A BoM spokeswoman said a wind engineer had inspected damage in Hilton and concluded a tornado had hit the suburb, with winds well exceeding 125km/h.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 18:41:30 GMT 10
I did do yoghurt previously and it had it's own taste - better than shop sold ones - so here is an easy Greek or Plain Yoghurt option: Homemade greek yogurt - who knew this is SO easy to make? happymoneysaver.com/homemade-greek-yogurt/
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 18:29:11 GMT 10
I have had a few people ask about cheese making,(I chose these as you don't need any special ingredients, most should be found in the average kitchen with little difficulty), these are likely the easiest to make post SHTF; ............................................................................................................... Fresh Ricotta:
Time - About: 55min Ingredients
Serves: 4 3.8 litres of whole milk 1 teaspoon of citric acid 1 teaspoon cheese salt/non-iodized salt flakes (if it doesn't say iodized then it is non-iodized) 1/2 cup water large pot - 6 litre capacity fine cheesecloth/muslin cooking thermometer colander large slotted spoon
Directions
Preparation:5min › Cook:20min › Extra time:30min resting › Ready in:55min 1.Add the citric acid into half a cup of water and stir. 2.Pour milk, citric acid/water and salt into pot and mix thoroughly. 3.Heat milk to between 82 Degrees C and 85 Degrees C without boiling over. Stir constantly. 4.As soon as the curds and whey separate and lots of curds have formed and there is no milky whey, turn off the heat and allow to set undisturbed for 10 minutes. 5.Put the cheesecloth over the colander and a bowl underneath to catch the whey - if you'd like to save it. Pour in the curds and whey and leave to drain for 15-30 minutes. Cheese is ready to eat or store it in a covered container in the fridge for a week. ......................................
Paneer (Indian Fresh Cheese)
Time - About: 3 hours 30 min Ingredients
Makes: 1 paneer 4 litres milk 110ml lemon or lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Directions
Preparation:10min › Cook:20min › Extra time:3hours drying › Ready in:3hours30min 1.Line a colander with a damp piece of muslin or cheesecloth and set in the sink or over a bowl. 2.Pour milk into a large pan. Heat to 93 degrees C. Stir well and add salt if using. 3.Add lemon juice a little at a time. Stir until curds separate. Ladle curds into the muslin. Fold muslin over curds and place a weight on top (this can be a bowl filled with water). Press lightly and let drain for 2 to 3 hours. 4.Your paneer is now ready to use in your favourite recipe! ..........................................................
Home-made Paneer
Time - about: 1hour30min
Ingredients
Serves: 4 1 litre full-fat milk 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 lemon, juiced
Directions
Preparation:1hour30min › Ready in:1hour30min 1.Combine the milk, yoghurt, salt and sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat stirring occasionally with a whisk. As the milk is just about to boil (it will bubble at the edges) stir in the lemon juice. 2.Remove from the heat and pour into a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Lift the cloth by the four corners and tie them together. Hang the cheese in the cloth over the sink to drain. It will take 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once drained, place the cheese, still in the cloth, into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. 3.If later you want to cut the paneer into firm fingers, use a spoon to press the paneer into the shape of the bowl before refrigerating. ..................................
Homemade Fresh Cheese
Ingredients
Serves: 4 5 litres low-fat milk 1/3 cup lemon juice
Directions
Preparation:2hours30min › Cook:5min › Ready in:2hours35min 1.Bring the milk to the boil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let stand until the curds and whey separate. Line a sieve with a double layer of muslin. Place the sieve in the sink and pour in the curdled milk, draining off the whey. Place the sieve over a bowl and stand for 20 minutes. 2.Tie the muslin up and gently squeeze to remove any remaining liquid. Flatten the mixture into a round, place a weight on top (such as a heavy can inside a saucepan) and stand at room temperature for 2 hours or until the cheese is firm enough to cut. ..................................... Queso Blanco
{Queso blanco is a soft, unripened Latin American cheese, and it is one of the easiest cheese to make.}
Ingredients
Makes: 1 cheese 4 litres milk 80ml cider vinegar 3 tablespoons sea salt (optional) cheesecloth or muslin
Directions
Preparation:5min › Cook:30min › Extra time:3hours resting › Ready in:3hours35min 1.Pour the milk into a large pan and heat to 85 degrees C. Add the salt, if using, and stir to dissolve. Add the vinegar a little at a time, stirring gently until the curds separate. 2.Dampen the cheesecloth and use it to line a colander. Using a slotted spoon, ladle in the curds. Fold the cheesecloth over the curds and cover with a weight, such as with a small plate with a container of water on top. Let the water drain out for 1-3 hours.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 17:30:40 GMT 10
Billy Loaf (The Billy Can is a tin, with handles and lid, used to carry water, boil water and make tea)
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 cup wheatmeal
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon malt or treacle.
Method: Mix with water, place in billy can with lid on, bake in moderate oven 3/4 hour.
Billy Can Bun
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of raisins
1/2 cup of sultanas
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon of mixed spice and cinnamon
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda
Method : Combine all ingredients. Mix well with one pint of boiling tea. Empty into a greased and floured billy can. Cover, let stand overnight. Steam for 3 1/2 hours.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 16:32:09 GMT 10
(I have never done this - just tried to do it at home but couldn't get 'MUDDY' water - only dirty water - will need to wait till wet season now to try this.)
Clarify Muddy Water
Stir a handful of flour into the water and wait 10 minutes.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 16:12:48 GMT 10
Using your disclaimer Ausprep - (Perhaps you should have a copy rights).
{{Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, surgeon, or any kind of medical expert and this article represents only my own opinion. Furthermore, this advice is intended solely for situations where doctors and hospitals are unavailable such as after a societal collapse. Always listen to your doctor regarding wound care, and always seek medical attention for potential infections, serious wounds, or other injuries.}}
(SOME OF THESE I WOULD USE AS AN EXTREME LAST RESOPRT AS WELL - THESE WERE PIONEER REMEDIES AND SOME WERE POSSIBLY OLD WIVES TALES). .................................................................................................................. MEDICAL
Remedy to staunch bleeding of a wound.
Use spider web, ointment made from the marshmallow plant and pure fat.
Home made penicillin.
The mould from around the edges of jam jars was smeared onto wounds that were festering. It apparently had quite beneficial effects. (WOULD NEED TO BE DIRE SITUATION AND ABSOLUTLY NO OTHER OPTION FOR ME).
Drawing boils or abscess
A mixture of milk and bread or of soap and sugar was used as a poultice. Glass jars with large bodies and small necks were sometimes heated in boiling water and then placed over the head of the boil but this was a very painful form of treatment. (I REMEBER SEEING THIS DONE - APPAREENTLY IT HURT LIKE HELL AS WELL).
Common cold remedies
Hot stout and aspro. A mustard plaster or a rub with camphor oil to relieve congestion.
It is said that cutting out dairy products if you catch the flu will help as milk etc. increase the production of mucus.
2 drops of lavender oil in some luke warm water can be sponged over the neck and chest to help lessen a fever.
Eucalyptus oil is a decongestant and can be inhaled. (I HAVE A COUPLE OF BOTTLES IN OUR F.A.K. AND B.O.B's)
Fresh dried thyme leaves added to a bowl of hot water can be inhaled.
Ginger, sage and lemon balm can all be made into weak tea and with honey added may help as a decongestant and fever reducer.
In the early stages of a cold stay in bed and keep as warm as possible.
Salt water gargle can help a sore throat.
Lemon and honey drinks made with warm water.
Garlic is anti-bacterial.
Headaches.
Brown paper and vinegar placed on the forehead.
Chapped hands
Rendered caul fat.
Bee Stings
Remove the sting and then apply some honey.
Ant Stings
Rub the crushed fiddle head of bracken fern into the bite site.
Mosquito and ant bites (stings)
Run a slice of raw onion on the affected area. You could also try a paste made from baking soda and water or Epsom salts or even just damp salt.
A paste of water and cornstarch can be used on insect bites, also on nappy rash.
Mix lime juice and water and dab on mosquito bites.
(These are only really for a post SHTF and I would recommend you seek proper medical treatment/advice in preference to self medicating and self treatments).
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 16:00:44 GMT 10
(I have a recipe using rabbit skins or hide which even though it takes some mucking around to make is amazingly strong by all reports - will post it when I get motivated to search my files better). ....................................................................................... Type 3 - waterproof glue
INGREDIENTS
6 tbsp water 2 packets unflavored gelatin (1/2 oz.) 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 tsp glycerine
Boil water in saucepan, remove from heat and add gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Add glycerine and vinegar stirring well. Allow to cool slightly and store in a sealed glass jar. Best applied when warm. When glue gets too hard to use in the jar simply place in a pot of hot water.
Type 4 - waterproof glass sealant
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp cold water 1/2 oz unflavored gelatin 3 tbsp skim milk Oil of cloves
Dissolve gelatin in cold water. Boil milk and stir into gelatin. Add a few drops of oil of cloves. Store in a sealed container. Soften as for recipe above. Best applied warm.
Type 5 - Gum Arabic
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INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp gum Arabic
1 tbsp glycerin
1/2 tsp water
Mix and store in airtight container.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 15:57:50 GMT 10
(if I doubled up on a few of these - sorry in advance). .......................................................... Make your own yeast
Instead of the dried yeast we have available today the pioneers had to come up with their own ways of making their bread rise. As yeast spores are in the air it was usually easy enough to catch them in a mix of some sort and keep part of the mix aside after making bread to use next time.
1. Sourdough.
Cup of plain unbleached white flour
2 cups of rainwater
Mix in a bowl. Cover with a cheesecloth and peg it to the rim of the bowl. Leave in a warm corner of the kitchen out of direct sunlight. Stir once or twice a day. After 2-3 days bubbles should appear on the surface. Add a desert spoon full of water and flour and mix in well. transfer to a clean bowl and repeat this process for 7 days. After 7 days split the mix into 3-4 glass jars each with a small breathing hole in the lid and store in the fridge.
Each glass jar should have about 500ml of mix in. Use half of this per loaf you make. Mix in with the bread dough and leave overnight.
When you are down to the last bottle place in a bowl and add 2 cups of flour and 2 of water. Start the process all over again.
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2. Potato mix.
Boil some potatoes for dinner and keep the water aside.
When cooled add some left over mashed potato 1/4 cup of sugar and a cup of flour.
Stir and set in a warm area of the kitchen covered with a cheese cloth.
Watch for bubbling.
Add flour, sugar and water as needed.
This type of yeast acts slowly and needs several hours to make bread rise.
Ye Olde art of butter making
Allow your raw whole milk (Ie. from the cow not from the carton) settle for 2-3 hours so the cream rises to the top.
Skim off the cream using a slotted spoon.
Keep the cream cold until enough has been collected to make the butter.
The cream needs to stand until it begins to sour. If it does not do this then it will not separate properly.
Fill your butter churn half full of cream and start to churn it. As the cream thickens it with start to separate, one part being the butter and the other the butter milk. This can take half an hour or more.
When the butter has been scooped out use a butter pat (a flat wooden implement) to work the butter in a bowl until all the butter milk comes out. Remove the butter milk as it comes out of the butter.
Pour a small amount of very cold water in with the butter and work the butter. As the water discolours remove it and add fresh water. Keep doing this until the water remains clear.
When all the water has been worked out add 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of butter and work it through.
Place butter into butter moulds making sure there are no air bubbles.
Wrap in butter paper and store in a cool place.
Ye new easy way of making butter
Use un-pasteurized, raw cream an electric mixer with a wire whip. Whip for about 5 minutes. Remove butter milk. Wash with water as per the instructions above. Put into old margarine containers and store in the fridge.
Easier still - just buy some at the shop.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 14:30:57 GMT 10
Yep, I was one of those pushing "necessary software" and "Patches/Updates" to our clients. Guilty as charged, your honor hahaha... Wish I was 'puta' smart nough ta ave thought of that!!!!
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 13:48:08 GMT 10
Wait... "It's not all about Doomsday"? It's not? It's not: "Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling! Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes... The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!"* OMG, Am in the wrong place... Just kidding... But seriously, labels are like Marketing, even if you have the best idea in the world but the label sucks, it ain't gonna sell. That's maybe why NatGeo's DDP was quick to catch on followed by all those other series. Unfortunately, because of that, legitimate preppers are looked at in a funny way. Although I never really called myself a Doomsday Prepper but simply a prepper, because I was prepping for Natural Disasters although the Doomsday word reflected the philosophy that if you are prepared for a MAJOR event, then you are practically prepared for most if not all events. Before, (here in the Philippines) when you said you were into Disaster Preparedness, they would say that you are paranoid because the end of the world is far and there is no major catastrophic event that can affect people on a large scale. Now, we see Disaster Preparedness infommercials, courses, seminars, etc. popping up all over. * Ghostbusters People cashing in on it more like likely. Remember how much 'necessary' software was being pushed in marketing to prevent the Y2K issue that was looming over us all.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 10:38:05 GMT 10
Natural Disasters (Solar Flares, Storms, Earthquakes because the big one is overdue here), War with China Not yet into the Pandemic stuff although I do monitor events like these Have you been looking at the earth quake activity on that continental plate between us - there has been a marked increase in activity and intensity and frequency over past 6 + months.
The www.ga.gov.au/earthquakes/
and the 'Australia and region — Last 7 days ' is the one I mostly rely on.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 9:06:18 GMT 10
(I sorta remember that US interests had O B-L in custody rendering medical treatment also before he became the leader of A-Q.and then let him go at a later date - history does have a habit of repeating itself).
ISIL boss, former US prisoner in Iraq.
Wed Jul 9, 2014 3:30PM GMT
The leader of the terrorist ISIL group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is a former prisoner held by US authorities in Iraq for five years before being released in 2010.
Baghdadi, whose ISIL Takfiri militants are wreaking havoc on Iraq, was captured by US troops in 2005 and held at the US-operated Camp Bucca detention center in Umm Qasr, a port city in southern Iraq.
However, he was released in 2010 from prison after Washington turned over all detainees to Iraqi authorities under a troop drawdown agreement that the US government signed with the Iraqi government in 2008.
The same year, Baghdadi assumed leadership of the ISIL which has taken control of vast swathes of conflict-stricken Iraq.
The US government has since placed a USD 10-million bounty on Baghdadi's head.
Baghdadi is said to have been born in the Iraqi city of Samarra, north of the capital Baghdad, in 1971, with the name Awwad Ibrahim Ali al-Badri al-Samarrai.
He obtained a PhD in Islamic studies and history from the Islamic University of Baghdad.
At the time of the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, Baghdadi was an imam at a mosque and some analysts speculate that he may have been radicalized while held by the US.
The ISIL recently unveiled a five-year plan for expanding their control into Europe.
The terrorist militants plan first to extend their so-called Islamic caliphate into Eastern Europe, including Romania, Bulgaria and Greece, and then conquer as far as Austria.
The crisis in Iraq escalated after the ISIL militants took control of Mosul in a lightning attack on June 10, which was followed by the fall of Tikrit, located 140 kilometers (87 miles) northwest of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Tikrit was later taken back by the Iraqi army forces.
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Post by sentinel on Jul 10, 2014 8:03:06 GMT 10
This thread has basically produced results that I expected. All have some good and adequate lighting for a time - be it a week to 6 months to a year. If this is a time frame you are aiming for - well done, things look to be well in hand. But what if the lights never come back on? Will you be in the dark or capitalize on a skill that can be valuable in trade? People will want oil lamps/candles and want a lighting supply of fuel - hence rendering of animal fats - wont smell pretty - but does the job. You may even develop a skill to extract oils from seeds and other vegetation but that is way more complicated. ( I think I indicated or mentioned previously that I am preparing for the 'New Norm' as anything less is but an inconvenient pain in the arse IMO.) I left a slight hint in my original post referring to glass jars with metal lids and flannel wicks plus a few 4ltr drums of old cooking oil that I was looking well ahead for the fail of even solar lights. (Old cooking oil store has a duel purpose - lighting and deterrent to ward of any zombies who try and breach the house.) A teapot is basically an oil lamp - check out some op-shops and second hand shops for these. Simple lamp designs can be found with a quick google search or Below is an example for lamp and wick making (borrowed from another site): Homemade Vegetable Oil Lamp www.judyofthewoods.net/diy/lamp.html(sorry - have not had a chance to go through other info on this site so can't make an opinion on it as yet - but looking at the menus there might be some interesting items).
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