Is this really where we’re headed? A national emergency for climate change? It’s become abundantly clear that the Biden administration is now considering COVID-style lockdowns with the idea of exploiting weather conditions as a pretext for exerting more control over the American people.
During a recent CNN interview, John Kirby suggested President Biden treats the supposed climate crisis with “all the due gravity and seriousness.” What does that even mean? Is it another clever way to prepare the masses for yet another assault on our freedoms, this time under the guise of “climate emergencies”?
On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby stated that President Joe Biden hasn’t decided whether he’ll declare a national emergency on climate and that “all the severe storms” that “we continue to see are definitely caused as a result of what’s going on in the rising temperature across the globe.”
Kirby said, “The President hasn’t decided yet on declaring a national emergency on climate, Poppy. But he’s treating this with all the due gravity and the seriousness that the climate crisis deserves. It’s been a focus for him since day one.”
He added, “I don’t want to get ahead of the President or his decision-making here. All I can tell you is that, as an administration, we’re going to stay focused on the climate crisis. It is front and center. It is right in front of us. And these wildfires and all the severe storms that we’re — that we continue to see are definitely caused as a result of what’s going on in the rising temperature across the globe. And so, we’ve got to treat this seriously.”
As we reported earlier in the year, The White House was already hard at work trying to figure out how they could use the climate as the next tool of fear to enact control. In fact, back in January The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission kicked off the strategy with an attempt to ban gas stoves, claiming they were damaging the climate.
This is beyond insane, but frankly not shocking, to see the White House laying down the groundwork to declare that ALL severe storms are a result from global warming. This statement blatantly disregards the fact that extreme weather conditions have been part of Earth’s natural history. By attributing every severe storm to human activity, the Biden administration is setting up a story that will now be used to enact further control over the people.
In fact, we’ve seen these tactics before, and it’s looking a whole lot like what they pulled in the leadup to the COVID shutdowns and lockdowns.
The blaming of human activity for every single disaster, natural or otherwise, allows politicians to draft “emergency” policies, enforce ridiculous business killing regulations, and push a political agenda that suits them, regardless of scientific validity or common sense. And what about those who disagree with the latest scam? They are labeled “climate deniers,” which dismisses any attempt at a balanced and reasoned debate. Dissenters are sidelined and ridiculed for daring to question the religion of the climate change movement.
Consider what a a national emergency on climate would look like.
It would yet again empower the government to take sweeping actions similar to what we witnessed during the “COVID emergencies”, killing individual liberties, severely damaging businesses, and exerting even more control over the everyday lives of Americans. Kirby’s suggestion that the White House might declare a national emergency on climate should raise red flags for every freedom-loving American.
The climate has always been changing, and it always will. That’s not a crisis; it’s a reality. What’s truly alarming is the deliberate manipulation of science and the outright attack on our freedoms in the name of a political agenda.
According to a shocking survey, the typical American household spent $709 more in July than they did just two years ago to buy the same goods and services. This figure, coming from Moody’s Analytics, is a painful reminder of the financial struggle that families are enduring across our country. But it’s not about mere numbers; it’s about shattered dreams, broken budgets, and the grim reality that the cost of living is spiraling out of control under the current administration. The inflationary nightmare we’re witnessing is a manufactured disaster severely affecting millions of Americans’ survival and everyday life.
The catastrophic reality playing out across the American economy is not an accident. It’s a direct result of the COVID-era nightmare and reckless decision-making of the Biden administration. Couple with that with the latest push to use climate change as the next excuse for lockdowns and economic killing policies, and you have a disaster that is only getting started.
“High inflation of the past 2+ years has done lots of economic damage,” Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, wrote in a post on X. Most of that increase in spending is driven by housing costs, which have surged, Zandi told CNN in an email on Friday.
Mark Zandi’s warning about the “economic damage” inflicted by rampant inflation over the past two years isn’t just another “expert opinion.” It’s the sad reality that is being ignored by those in power. The economy is worse off than it was five years ago. In fact, according to a brand new Reuters/Ipsos survey that was just released, 73 percent of all Americans believe that the economy is in worse condition than it was five years ago.
Homelessness has been a persistent problem in the U.S. for decades, but it has reached a new level since the end of the COVID lockdowns as our country plunges forward into the economic abyss.
But the media says Bidennomics is working!
Well let’s talk about the deceitful inflation numbers. A 3.2 percent annual rate? Who are they trying to fool? We know, and they know, that the real numbers would show inflation well into the double digits if calculated the way it was in 1980.
The American people are suffering. Forty-six percent of our population couldn’t even cover an unexpected $400 bill. Credit card debt has hit the $1 trillion mark. People are draining their retirement accounts to make ends meet. This is not just a troubled economy; it’s an economy in collapse.
The U.S. Government Right Now by the Numbers:
Borrowing Spree Unleashed: $5.2 billion borrowed every single DAY for the next 10 years!
Interest Payments Skyrocketing: On track to pay an eye-watering $1 trillion in just one year!
Tax Revenue Tumbles: A worrying drop of roughly 8% over the last 12 alarming months.
Debt Balance Explodes: A staggering addition of $8 trillion in just 3 short years.
Debt Ceiling “Crisis” Fallout: $1.5 trillion added to the debt balance since the crisis, and it’s not slowing down.
Spending Out of Control: 40% more expenditure in 2023 compared to 2019, and where’s the accountability?
Default Danger Averted, for Now: Nearly defaulted before finally uncapping the debt limit until 2025 – but at what cost?
Future Debt Catastrophe Looms: Debt-to-GDP ratio expected to rise to an unthinkable 225% by 2050 – a time bomb in the making!
The current economic meltdown is more than a warning sign. It’s an alarm bell ringing loudly, and it’s time to wake up and act. The Biden administration’s inaction and the do-nothing Republican morons who enable him seem hellbent on allowing our economy to crash into the ground.
In many ways it is already here. For many families they are already living the nightmare. This economic crisis is not to be taken lightly, it is one of the biggest threats we face. Don’t wait for the mainstream media to tell you how bad it is, take action now to protect yourself and your loved ones. It’s time to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
We advise reading our article on Preparing for an Economic Collapse. We talk about the history of economic collapses, list the steps you need to take, and talk about what will most likely happen when the banking system goes down. You can read the article here.
Be Prepared to Feed Yourself when the Collapse Hits!
The Biden administration’s latest move is more than just an attack on our Second Amendment rights; it’s an attack on our way of life, heritage, and culture. For years the anti-gun crowd has told us, “You don’t need an AR-15 to hunt”, all while proclaiming their support for hunters saying they would never try to ban hunting or hunting firearms.
They have now decided to go after hunting and are starting with the youth of America.
The Biden administration has decided to withhold vital federal funding from schools that offer hunting and archery programs. This decision falls under the guidelines set by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) passed in the previous year. The Department of Education’s interpretation of these laws means that school hunting and archery classes are now ineligible to receive federal support, potentially affecting millions of American children participating in these activities.
It’s a punch in the gut to millions of American children and their families – a calculated attack on our rights, traditions, and future.
Tommy Floyd, the president of the National Archery in the Schools Program, told Fox News Digital, “It’s a negative for children.” … “In many communities, it’s a shooting sport, and the skills from shooting sports, that help young people grow to be responsible adults. They also benefit from relationships with role models.” And he’s absolutely right. These are programs that help young people grow into responsible adults. They benefit from relationships with role models and learn skills that many communities cherish.
“You’ve got every fish and wildlife agency out there working so hard to utilize every scrap of funding, not only for the safety and hunter education, but for the general understanding of why stewardship is so important when it comes to natural resources,” Floyd continued. “Any guidance where it’s even considered a ‘maybe’ or a prohibition for shooting sports is a huge negative.” “It is ironic that the U.S. Department of Education is actively denying young Americans the chance to educate themselves on basic firearm and hunting safety so that they can go afield knowing how to keep themselves, their friends, and family safe,” Ben Cassidy, executive vice president for international government and public affairs at Safari Club International (SCI), told Fox News Digital.
In addition, the National Shooting Sports Foundation blasted the Education Department’s interpretation of the BSCA, saying it was part of the administration’s attacks on the Second Amendment.
In an article on the NSSF blog, Larry Keane wrote, “When repeatedly attacking the Second Amendment, gun owners and the firearm industry, the president constantly tries to assuage those skeptical of claims – “this isn’t about hunting,” “you don’t need that to hunt deer,” “I own shotguns.” The Second Amendment isn’t about hunting at all, but the president’s recent decision reveals his contempt for lawful and safe gun ownership. It’s an attack on hunting and a calculated backdoor attack on gun rights and ownership.”
The Biden administration’s justification for withholding the funds, claiming it’s based on a straightforward interpretation of the BSCA, has been met with disapproval and rejection from Congressional lawmakers across both political parties.
“We were alarmed to learn recently that the Department of Education has misinterpreted the BCSA to require the defending of certain longstanding educational and enrichment programs — specifically, archery and hunter education classes — for thousands of children…,” U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) wrote in a letter to Secretary Cardona. “The Department mistakenly believes that the BSCA precludes funding these enrichment programs. Such an interpretation contradicts congressional intent and the text of the BSCA.”
Sens. Cornyn and Tillis wrote that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provides $1 billion for such activities under Section 4108 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 – or “activities to support safe and healthy students.” They added, “Critical educational programs like archery and hunter education fall well within this scope to promote student safety and health.” Mental health experts are already warning that blocking the funds and eliminating these programs will contribute to mental health problems for young participants.
As Hawaii’s Maui Island attempts to recover from some of the deadliest fires we have ever seen, a storm of controversy is brewing over the government’s response to the disaster. A picture is emerging of an ill-prepared system that has left residents to fend for themselves, struggling to coordinate the recovery efforts and pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. From a failure to activate warning sirens to allegations of conspiracy to steal land, the government’s actions – or lack thereof – generate outrage and questions about what is really going on.
The situation in Maui is not just a failure of leadership; it is a damning indictment of a system that has lost its way. It’s also a reminder of why we have been telling you for decades that YOU CANNOT COUNT ON THE GOVERNMENT DURING A DISASTER – You are your own First Responder!
The scene in Lahaina is one of complete devastation. A town destroyed, families torn apart, and a community left to fend for itself. The wildfires have taken so much from these residents, and now it seems their own government has abandoned them in their hour of need. Here at OFFGRID Survival, we find this situation infuriating, but sadly not at all surprising.
Let’s start with the first and most deadly failure: the absence of warning sirens. Why were 80 warning sirens never activated? Where was the communication that could have saved lives? These are not just missteps but catastrophic failures that reveal a profoundly broken emergency response system.
Next, There are 11 military bases in Hawaii. The world’s largest fleet command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is stationed in Pearl Harbor, just 116 miles from the disaster zone. Yet, residents were forced to flee into the oceans in a desperate attempt to escape the fires, and our largest military bases were nowhere to be found. Instead, residents from other Islands on Jetskis and makeshift rafts went out themselves and desperately tried to save people. Today, there are almost 1,000 still missing; many either burned in the fires or drowned while waiting for help at sea.
Families fled Lahaina into the ocean to survive the Maui fires, as 11 local military bases stood by and did nothing? Over 1,000 still missing!
The problems don’t end there; in fact, they are going on as we speak. The delayed delivery of essential supplies like medication and food is outrageous. People’s lives are at stake, and yet bureaucracy again stands in the way of relief. It’s a sickening display of apathy, demonstrating how far removed our federal agencies have become from the real needs of the American people.
But some native Maui residents claim much more is happening here, claiming a disturbing conspiracy that goes far beyond incompetent government workers. They claim police barricades are blocking charity groups from entering the disaster zone. What twisted logic is at play here? Why would local organizations be told they cannot deliver food and water because they lack “proper licensing” when people are dying? This isn’t incompetence; it’s something much more sinister.
If there is truth to the claim of a conspiracy to defraud Native Maui residents of their lands, this goes from a failure to respond and incompetence to an outright criminal act.
Here are resident’s asking Maui Chief of Police John Pelletier — yes this is the same guy who was the incident commander during the Las Vegas Mass Shooting — Why was water shut off? Why did Police Barricade and block escape routes? Why are you Lying???
Maui Residents asking Maui Chief of Police John Pelletier — yes this is the same “officer” who was the incident commander during the Las Vegas Mass Shooting — Why was water shut off? Why did Police Barricade and block escape routes? Why are you Lying???https://t.co/4b4QLy9cmhpic.twitter.com/rzhKW6oT6j
YOU are your own first responders! The Role of Local Heroes
Amid tragedy, the real heroes are the people of Maui. Charities, churches, and local groups are stepping up to do what the federal government has failed to do. They are showing the true spirit of Aloha, but as we have shown, even that is now under attack from a system that has gone so far off the rails that it is literally killing people!
This is what happens when you replace people who care, with WOKE morons!
Hawaiian official M. Kaleo Manuel refused to release water in Maui as the fire raged
HEre is M. Kaleo Manuel, the director of the Department of Land and Natural Resources who refused to release water in Maui, contributing to up to 106 deaths…https://t.co/4b4QLy9cmhpic.twitter.com/hXYJ4Dnfj0
This disaster must serve as a wake-up call. It’s a tragic confirmation of what many of us have been warning about for years: the government will not be there to save you, and they CANNOT handle disaster response. It’s not only time for a complete overhaul of our emergency management system; it’s time the public wakes up and starts preparing themselves to deal with what’s coming.
Once again, the Biden administration is ringing the COVID alarm bells, urging Americans to receive another COVID-19 booster shot. Like clockwork, they are raising fears over newly emerging subvariants “Eris” and “Fornax.” But one can’t help but wonder, how many times will Americans fall for this tactic?
The administration’s push for vaccines and boosters, under the guise of battling a new wave of so-called infections, is nothing but the latest assault on our personal freedoms. Each new variant brings about a new surge in media hysteria, government overreach, and a troubling calls for more restrictions on our freedoms.
With every new wave and variant, the public forgets that people did get sick before COVID and the goalpost shifts further away. Despite past vaccines and boosters proving ineffective in offering protection from the virus, we are told that yet another shot is the solution. How many more will we need? 10, 20, weekly shots — When will this end?
Media’s Role in the Fear Campaign
Media outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The TODAY show are already pushing for Americans to mask up again in response to the new Eris variant. The psychopaths in the mainstream media are all clamoring for renewed restrictions — with some even advocating a return to full lockdowns.
National Geographic published an article titled: “The EG.5 COVID variant is spiking in the U.S. Is it time to mask up?”
The Washington Post advocated, “Vaccines and boosters still should be encouraged, as should safe social practices such as wearing face masks and keeping rooms well ventilated, health experts say.”
The New York Times advised, “As for how to behave in response to this trend, that’s a tricky question. Many experts still recommend wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings, but they know that not everyone will want to do so. If you’re at high risk for serious illness, you might want to mask up at the grocery store and avoid eating indoors at restaurants. Other people might just want to wear a mask at the airport, to avoid getting sick during that big summer vacation.
The Return of the Mandates….
On Monday, Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia announced that it was reinstating its mask mandate for everyone on campus. Around the same time, Syracuse’s Upstate Hospital in upstate New York announced this week: “Effective immediately, mandatory masking is required by all staff, visitors and patients in clinical areas of Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Community Hospital, and ambulatory clinical spaces.”
The New York hospital reinstating its mask mandate is just the tip of the iceberg. The underlying message is clear: COVID fear is back in fashion.
What’s most alarming is the information from whistleblowers within TSA & Border Patrol, as reported by Infowars. According to them, the Biden administration has a plot in motion to unleash a FULL Covid lockdown starting in September, synchronized with the hysteria over these new variants.
BREAKING: Alex Jones says a TSA whistleblower has told him TSA employees were instructed on Tue that masks are coming back by October for travelers & full Covid restrictions/lockdowns by December due to a new “dangerous variant” out of Canada. pic.twitter.com/sw4b2XYuoh
We’ve been here before, and the damage to our country was catastrophic. Small businesses destroyed, mental health crises skyrocketing, and an erosion of our freedoms.
The Pharmaceutical Scam
Meanwhile, Moderna and other big pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer and Novavax, are racing to create new versions of their vaccines aimed at the latest subvariants. With the upcoming fall vaccination season, these updated shots are hailed as the next line of defense against the virus.
But it raises the question: are we in an unending cycle where we are being manipulated by big pharmaceutical companies and government bodies that stand to gain from a continuous state of panic? I think we all know the answer!
This never-ending cycle of alarm bells and restrictions is not just an attack on our freedom but a betrayal of everything this country once stood for. Whether it’s the never-ending push for the next pandemic or trying to convince the world that global warming is going to kill everyone, it’s high time people wake the hell up and start to question the narratives being fed to us and demand that our liberties be respected and upheld.
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled SEMA Show as the SEMA Show Overland Experience expands into uncharted territory in 2023. This year, the celebrated showcase that has captured the hearts of offroad and off-grid enthusiasts is shifting gears, relocating to a new, immersive location.
Traditionally a top attraction at the world’s premier automotive trade show, the SEMA Show Overland Experience is breaking free from the convention and embracing its adventurous side. Set against the Las Vegas backdrop of the Diamond Lot, adjacent to the West Hall, this move promises a heightened, hands-on introduction to Overlanding, catering to a growing legion of devoted fans.
“Moving the Overland Experience to the Diamond Lot will enable attendees and media to easily access the latest products and innovations in the growing market segment in an outside setting they were designed for,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “The exhibit will be conveniently accessible to all Show attendees via the LVCC Loop West Hall Station and the West Hall, which will feature the latest in trucks, SUVs, off-roading, Powersports, and utility vehicles.”
The Overlanding exhibit has an impressive lineup of customized vehicles, ranging from pop-top-equipped trucks to sprinter vans and specialty trailers. Imagine refrigerators, storage racks, makeshift kitchens, and solar chargers seamlessly integrated to craft the ultimate off-the-grid travel experience.
“The Overland Experience is a great opportunity for attendees to delve deep into the lifestyle and gear associated with this adventure-driven niche,” added SEMA Trade Show Director Andy Tompkins. “With exhibits like the Overland Experience displayed throughout the SEMA Show, we will showcase what’s trending in the marketplace and what many consumers and enthusiasts are gravitating towards.”
This year’s event boasts an impressive lineup of sponsors, including heavyweights like American Expedition Vehicles, KW Automotive, LiquidSpring, and ORACLE Lighting. Adding to the excitement, newcomers like Winnebago are making their debut, promising fresh perspectives and innovative offerings.
The 2023 SEMA Show, taking place October 31-November three at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is the ultimate business gathering for the automotive specialty-equipment industry. It is the place to discover new products and trends, make new business contacts, strengthen existing ones, and help professionals take their careers from good to great.
To become part of the SEMA Show experience and check out the overlanding world experience, register for the 2023 SEMA Show, visit www.semashow.com.
About SEMA
Since its inception in 1963, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has driven the automotive specialty-equipment industry. The annual SEMA Show, a trailblazing event that debuted in 1967, remains the industry’s pinnacle, bringing together manufacturers and buyers globally. The spotlight shines on products that enhance cars’ and trucks’ style, functionality, comfort, convenience, and safety.
In a move that screams dystopian déjà vu, institutions nationwide are once again imposing COVID-19 Mask mandates, as rumors swirl that the Federal Government is preparing for COVID mandates and restrictions in late September. From colleges to large corporations, it seems that the pandemic hysteria is far from over, despite years of evidence that these draconian policies only serve to restrict liberties without providing any tangible health or safety benefits.
Rutgers University in New Jersey and Morris Brown College in Georgia have recently issued mask mandates for their campuses, disregarding student choice and calling back useless policies from 2020. Morris Brown College in Atlanta took it a step further, reinstating its mask mandate for two weeks as a so-called “precautionary measure,” restricting event sizes and resuming contact tracing. College president Dr. Kevin James told students: “There will be no parties or large student events on campus for the next two weeks.”
But it doesn’t stop at educational institutions. In California, Lionsgate, the major movie studio, is reinstating an in-office mask mandate at its Santa Monica headquarters. Employees will now be required to perform a self-screening for COVID symptoms daily before reporting to the office.
“The LA County Department of Public Health is requiring Lionsgate employees on the 3rd & 5th floors of our 2700 Colorado Avenue headquarters in Santa Monica to wear masks due to a cluster of COVID cases,” Peter Wilkes, chief communications officer for Lionsgate, told ABC News in an email. “It is the policy of the LA County Department of Health to require masking in workplaces that have a cluster of cases.”
And then you have the paid shills in the healthcare industry. Kaiser Permanente in Northern California has reintroduced a mask mandate at its Santa Rosa hospital and medical offices. This mandate applies to physicians, staff, patients, members, and visitors.
As we reported earlier in the week, a number of government whistleblowers have recently come out claiming that the Biden administration is getting ready to reinstate several COVID-era mandates, including possible mask mandates at government buildings and airports in September. Shortly after the whistleblowers leaked the information, the White House started a public push urging Americans to receive another COVID-19 booster shot.
Back in May we told you this was far from over, as the World Health Organization and Bill Gates feverishly pushed the media to report that the Next Pandemic will be ‘More Deadly’ than COVID in their latest Fear Campaign. What we are witnessing is not a genuine concern for public health but another power grab. These mandates are nothing more than another attempt to exert control over the populace under the guise of safety.
In a move that reeks of governmental fear-mongering and coordinated manipulation, several school districts across the country are shutting their doors and switching to remote learning. The cause? A so-called “tripledemic” threat that seems more like an attempt to control us than a genuine health concern. These shutdowns are not about protection; they are about coercion, fear, and an erosion of our freedoms.
In states like Kentucky and Texas, school districts are canceling classes after so-called outbreaks of COVID, the flu, and strep have been reported, sending students and staff home. Officials like Scott Lockard, the public health director for the Kentucky River District, are claiming an intense uptick in COVID cases, while others cite additional concerns like strep throat, RSV, and stomach viruses.
But is this a legitimate crisis or the latest hyped-up scare tactic?
Adding to the fear are warnings about the recent COVID mutant (EG.5 or Eris) and a so-called deadly spread of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which officials claim results in 14,000 deaths among older adults annually.
We’ve seen this play before—draconian policies, restriction of liberties, and a 24/7 fear campaign from the media, all under the claims of keeping the public safe. Yet, after years of shutdowns, mandates, and large-scale vaccine campaigns, it’s clear that these things did nothing to stop the virus – some think they only made it worse.
And now, Colleges like Rutgers University and Morris Brown College are reviving useless policies from 2020, all while the Biden administration is buying Covid equipment and spending $1.4 billion on more Covid “countermeasures” and vaccines. It’s a runaway train of spending and fear-mongering that seems to have no end.
But perhaps people are starting to wake up! With only 17% of Americans getting their Covid booster shot, according to CDC data, and more and more people saying NO to the tyranny, there’s hope that this madness can be stopped.
The “tripledemic” is a transparent and alarmist narrative that our country cannot afford to fall for again. The school shutdowns and remote learning are not about protecting our children; they’re about maintaining control and perpetuating fear.
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Get Down For Food Storage Solutions
“Under the bed” is a great location to store things, right?
Well, why stop at just the bed?
Look around your space and find every piece of furniture taking up space.
Does it have legs that give you a few inches of room between the floor and the unit?
That unused gap is an excellent space for dried foods or cans.
Maybe your office desk has enough space for a couple of food buckets underneath.
Or your couch can hide a couple of low-profile boxes full of dehydrated goods.
The kids’ furniture isn’t out off-limits.
Do you have a new bundle of joy in your small apartment?
There is plenty of room for both the princess and your peas.
Slide boxes of canned goods underneath the crib or toddler bed.
Have you ever seen those restaurants that decorate with cans of Italian tomatoes, fancy olive oils, or dried garlic ropes and peppers hanging from the ceiling?
Why not store your items the same way?
An added benefit is you can spark a conversation about preparedness when friends are over and see your food stash.
Of course, it pays to think wisely about what’s out in the open.
Oils, foods kept in mason jars, and other foods break down more quickly when exposed to light.
Keep on display only the items you are rotating out to use first, and keep the rest of your bulk storage in a darker place.
Hanging In There With Your Food Stock
Everyone knows you can stuff the floor of your closets with food-grade buckets and stacked cans.
But did you know you can also hang your essentials next to that old motorcycle jacket?
Just fill an oversized zip-top storage bag with pre-sealed packages of pasta or dehydrated foods (think lightweight).
Place the handle of the bag over the “hook” part of any regular plastic hanger and hang it on the closet rod.
Alternatively, you could utilize a hanger with pants clips, clipping them on the edges of one or even several bags, and hang them up.
Also, try installing a tension rod behind the clothing rod in your closet for even more hanging space.
Over-the-door pocket shoe organizer is also a wonderful way to sort and stock your surplus food items.
Clear pockets can give you an idea of how much you’ve accumulated with just a quick glance.
A hanging shower caddy can be mounted in places other than just the shower.
Try mounting it in a closet or hallway, on the back of cabinet doors, or on the side of your kitchen island.
If you live in a small apartment or house, odds are there are some affordable storage units not too far away.
If this is true for you (and you can afford it) you can store a lot of food buckets, dried goods, and cans in a small rental unit dedicated solely for this purpose.
The biggest downside to this is when SHTF you’d have to leave your home periodically to acquire more of your stash.
Not an ideal food storage idea but better than starvation.
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Then once you know your family’s total calories needs, you can decide how many days, months, or years you are stockpiling for.
Based on these 2 numbers you can figure out how much survival food your family needs for any given emergency time frame you decide.
If you need to get creative with your prepper food storage, the best tip out there is to inventory your stash.
With hiding places like behind the curtains, it would be easy to forget about some foods until it’s too late, which is certainly a waste of your time and space.
Be sure to list not only the foods you have stocked and the dates but the creative place you have stowed your treasure.
And keep a copy of your list (on paper) in an easy-to-find location.
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How To Protect Your Privacy Online With Cyber Security
You’re careful.
You avoid sharing personal information with strange websites.
You never fill out those random pop-up surveys.
You don’t click any suspicious email links.
Sure, you occasionally make online purchases, but only with reputable companies you trust.
Maybe you’ve even bought a virus protection package to prevent malware, spyware, and phishing.
But, guess what…it probably doesn’t matter.
Sadly complete privacy is a thing of the past.
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Enter your first name, last name, and the state most associated with you.
Don’t worry; you’re not giving up any new data, you’re just checking to see what this single site knows about you.
Now scroll through the results.
See if you can find you.
Once you find one that looks like you, click on it and see what comes up.
If you’re like most people (including me), you’ll see many of your relatives’ names (father, mother, siblings, etc.) and you may also see some close acquaintances’ names (friends, roommates, business partners, etc.).
You’ll probably recognize your past home addresses.
How does that make you feel? Violated? Frustrated?
Welcome to the internet age, where even your offline personal data is being uploaded to the web.
Then assembled to reveal YOUR personal data to the entire world.
I don’t know about you, but I wasn’t happy to see my results, I never agree with this.
I didn’t approve of this. How in the world did my personal information become someone else’s website service?
It’s an absolute outrage!
And the worst part is we can’t put the cat back in the bag.
This data can never be erased.
It’s too late.
So I start asking myself, what’s next? My family, acquaintances, and addresses are bad enough.
But when will my internet activity become part of the online universe? On full display for the world to see.
If you want to keep some semblance of privacy, you’re going to have to get serious about it.
To this day, you can enter any email address (your own, a spouse, a friend, co-worker’s) and see if they were ever on Ashely Madison’s email list.
And if you found them on that list your perception of that person would change, right?
But what if someone else accidentally typed in the wrong email address (happens all the time) but this time it was YOUR email address?
Or what if someone who dislikes you signs up using your email address out of spite?
Here’s a quote from the Ashley Madison data breach investigation:
“None of the accounts on the website need email verification for the profile to be created, meaning that people often create profiles with fake email addresses, and sometimes people who have similar names accidentally confuse their email address, setting up accounts for the wrong email address.”
“In early May 2013, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration released an audit report confirming that the IRS used inappropriate criteria to identify potential political cases, including organizations with Tea Party in their names.”
And to top it off, every day we hear about new hacks and data breaches from national companies such as Yahoo, Target, Adobe, LinkedIn, Snap Chat, CVS, eBay, Sony, Home Depot, TD Ameritrade, Apple, Facebook, etc., etc., etc.
The last thing you want is a creep parking outside your home to get access to your WIFI and personal network information.
So if you haven’t done so yet, lock it down.
Update Your Router Settings
One of the more susceptible areas of your home’s WIFI network is your router.
Many people don’t take the time to change the default passwords, change their SSID, turn on encryption, or update their firmware.
1. Grab An Ethernet Cable
The first step to making these critical security improvements is to get your hands on an Ethernet cable.
Yes, Ethernet.
It’s old school but it’s the safest way to update your router’s firmware (later step).
You want to avoid any connection loss when updating your firmware as this has been known to cause some routers to turn into plastic paperweights. For example,
As one person asks in a Netgear forum: “Can I Update Firmware Without Ethernet Cable To My Computer?”
Answer: “it’s not recommended because there is no real way to determine when WiFi will drop during the upgrade process. You could easily brick your router. Purchase an Ethernet dongle for your laptop. It’s handy to have..”
In case you don’t know what the term “brick your router” means, it’s when your router is fried, “done for,” worthless, or destroyed…
2. Log In To Your Router
So once you’ve got your Ethernet cable, physically connect it from your computer to your router.
Log in to your router’s backend. For most routers, you can find the backend login screen by typing in the following IP address into your web browser: 192.168.1.1
However, if this doesn’t work, you’ll need to read your router’s owner’s manual to find your router’s IP address.
Or you can try going to www.routeripaddress.com and locating your router’s model name to find it.
Your router’s model name will be located somewhere on the device itself.
3. Audit Your Username and Password
Once you’ve accessed your router, it’s time to update your username and password.
Never leave these in the default settings.
Every hacker (and anyone with basic computer knowledge) knows the standard default passwords for a new router is:
Username: admin
Password: admin
If you leave yours like this, sorry to say it, but you’re asking for it.
With passwords, the more complex, the better.
That’s why I recommend looking into a password manager (password managers are discussed later).
4. Change The SSID
The next security update is to change your WIFI SSID.
Before you freak out, SSID is just a fancy acronym.
It stands for Service Set Identifier, but honestly, it’s just the name of your WIFI network.
When you search for WIFI networks, it’s the name you see. That’s it.
When you see a list of available WIFI networks, it’s the names you see. That’s it.
But you should change yours from the default. Use something creative so you know it’s yours but not too personal.
Pro Tip: Try using something menacing like “you’ve been hacked” or “this is a virus”.
It helps keep strangers (or cheap neighbors) from trying to connect to your network because who has the courage to connect to a WIFI network called “you’ve been hacked”?
Your friends and relatives may raise an eyebrow when they want to connect to your network but tell them why and they’ll think you’re a genius.
5. Or Hide Your SSID
What’s even better than using scary WIFI network names?
Hiding it.
Modern routers let you adjust this setting.
Turn it on and your SSID won’t show up at all in WIFI network searches.
The good news is:
Your computers and devices that are already set up and connected will be fine.
It’ll only be a hassle when you want to connect a new device (smartphone, smart TV, etc.).
When this happens you can either type in the SSID info manually in the setup step (since you won’t see it).
Or you can go back into your router, allow the SSID to display, connect and then hide the SSID again.
Is this a pain in the butt?
Of course, but if you want to protect your security and privacy that’s what it takes in today’s world.
Get used to it.
6. Double-Check Your Encryption Settings
Now it’s time to embrace encryption. Another jargon term but necessary to understand and use.
Without getting too technical, you need to switch from WEP to WPA2-AES and disable the PIN method of using WPS.
You want to use WPA2-AES because it’s the newest and strongest form of encryption.
That’s all you really need to know.
If you can’t enable WPA2-AES encryption because your devices are too old then it means you’re long overdue for new devices (computers and routers).
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7. Check For Firmware Updates
The next step in your router security adventure is to check and update your firmware.
New security breaches occur almost daily. So to combat these new breaches, router companies periodically push out new firmware updates.
These firmware updates patch new security holes.
However, if you’ve never updated your firmware there’s a good chance you have security holes.
And this is not a one-and-done task. You should check and update your router’s firmware on a set schedule.
Once a year will work for most people.
Normally, on the login screen, you’ll see a “check firmware” button.
Click it, follow the prompts, and update to the latest version.
8. More Router Setting Changes
A couple more router security tips to consider: Do you plan to ever change your router settings when you’re far away from home?
Probably not.
Do you want someone else to have the ability to change your router settings remotely?
Hell no!
So go ahead and turn remote management off.
Look for something named Remote Management, Remote Access, or Remote Administration settings.
Now since we’re talking about remote management, why don’t you go ahead and just turn your WIFI off when you’re out of town?
Unless you have devices such as a WIFI doorbell or a NEST learning thermostat (that uses the internet while you’re away), you might as well turn it off while on vacation.
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11. Your Gadgets Are Spying On You
Does your computer or smartphone have a camera built-in?
One word comes to mind; creepy. Imagine someone watching through your open laptop.
Probably recording what they see.
Malicious actors can turn on your cameras and watch your every move.
Here’s a small news snippet about one such creep:
In all, Mijangos unlawfully accessed and could control more than 100 computers.
He read their emails, watched them through webcams without their knowledge and most damaging was his discovery of nude photos they had taken of themselves. Mijangos then threatened to post the images online unless his victims were willing to provide more racy photos or videos to him or if they went to police, according to court documents.
What’s even worst is most of Mijangos victims were teenage girls.
The archive of voyeurism was staggering: over 15,000 webcam-video captures, 900 audio recordings, 13,000 screen captures. In total, he had infiltrated more than 230 victims, including juveniles.
Websites that use HTTPS means they encrypt the data that travels back and forth between their website and your computer.
Unfortunately, this newer standard is difficult to implement and so is not yet widespread.
You can tell if a site is using HTTPS if its web address starts with it, as opposed to starting with the old “HTTP” standard (notice no “S’ at the end – the “S” stand for secure).
While it’s currently impossible to avoid all sites that don’t have the new standard yet, you can do yourself a favor and add an extension to help.
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19. Wearables (a.k.a. Spyables)
Most wearable fitness-based devices (such as Fitbit) use Bluetooth technology to connect to your smartphone.
However, Bluetooth is not secure. It’s fairly easy for data access “sniffers” to nab the data being transferred.
Data such as a user’s name, password, address, and GPS. Not the sort of information you want tech-savvy strangers to know.
So go low-tech and turn off your Bluetooth syncing while you’re away from home.
Then turn it back on once you get home.
Data that are not being broadcast can’t be snatched out of the air.
Problem solved (plus, the battery life of your wearable and phone will improve).
Protect Yourself From Ransomware
Ransomware is alive and well.
Hackers are making a fantastic living by blackmailing innocent people with their own data.
The way ransomware works is a hacker either steals a person’s data or takes over their computer.
Then they contact the victim and demand money to save the data from destruction (or the sharing of personal data).
If it’s data that you would hate to lose or data that you would be ashamed to share, they use this as leverage (i.e. blackmail) to get you to pay up…or else.
Scary stuff. And it’s growing in popularity.
“On average, Ransomware infects 30,000 to 35,000 devices in a month.” – Source
That’s a whole lot of misery for hundreds of thousands of people each year.
And the frequency of attacks and the number of “dollars” demanded are both rising at incredible rates.
It’s only a matter of time before you (or someone you know) are affected.
Notice I used “dollars” in quotes above, that’s because often ransomware hackers demand getting paid in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
Side note: If you’re going to own any cryptocurrencies, you’re going to want to store them in a hardware wallet to keep them safe from hackers stealing them from you.
On a personal note, I have a friend who’s Dad’s data was held hostage via ransomware.
Get ahead of this before you’re a victim too. You need to:
Back-Up Your Data
Keep Software Programs Up To Date
Use Data Encryption
20. Back Up Your Data
Use a storage system that backs up all your important files and data automatically.
That way, if you’re ever hit with ransomware, you’ll be able to restore your files without having to succumb to these scums’ demands.
They cost a few dollars more but consider it a single-fee insurance policy to protect your data.
25. Encrypt Your Cloud Data
Some folks are worried about storing their data in the cloud.
And I don’t blame them.
You are giving up a lot of control of your data for convenience.
You’re essentially allowing your data to be stored at a remote server somewhere.
However, for some, convenience is worth the risk.
For example:
With small businesses or for a long-distance family, the cloud makes sharing data and photos much easier.
So if you decide you want to use the cloud you must
Avoid uploading your most sensitive information
Make sure it’s encrypted
Dropbox is a popular cloud-based application that provides data encryption.
I’m sure there are others but make certain you do your research and turn the encryption option ON if it’s not ON by default.
You should also only choose a cloud-based Storage Company that supports 2 step authentication.
26. 2 Step Authentication
Is the cloud convenient? Yes.
Does it use data encryption? Maybe.
Does it have 2 step authentication? It better, or you shouldn’t use it.
Most cloud-based storage companies tout their data encryption tactics.
And as long as you use a strong secure password and 2 step authentication, you’ll significantly lower the risks of an intruder gaining access.
So what’s 2 step authentication?
It’s basically a second form of proving you are, who-you-say-you-are.
The first step is your password.
But as we all know, passwords can be hacked (especially if they are simple and short).
But by adding a second “step” of authentication, you’re dramatically reducing the chances of your accounts being compromised.
With 2-step-auth enabled, not only does a hacker have to brute force cracked your password.
But they now must also have your 2nd authentication code as well.
This hacker headache alone makes it not worth the time to pursue your accounts.
The most common way 2 Step Authentication works is to either send an SMS text of the code to your phone (or through an app) that generates unique codes every minute.
The bottom line is:
When you enable 2 step authentication on your accounts, you’ll start by logging in as normal and instead of gaining immediate access, you’ll have to enter a unique code.
Depending on the account, the code may be sent to your phone via text or you might be able to get the code through an app.
You enter the unique, time-limited, code, and then you get access to your account.
A bit of a pain? Yes. Worth it? Yes.
Your best privacy option is to either avoid using cloud storage or only use it for data you wouldn’t mind the entire world seeing.
This takes us to the next topic…
Stop Over-Sharing
27. GPS Tracking
Most phone apps (especially popular ones like Facebook) by default track your GPS data.
With some apps, you can turn off this function, and you should.
And if you can’t turn off the function, then I suggest you remove the app from your phone entirely.
The other option is to turn off your phone’s GPS and only turn it back on when you are actually using it for navigation purposes.
No one needs to know where I’m at, or where I’ve been, period.
28. Turn On Log In Approvals
“Log In Approvals” is just Facebook’s version of 2 step authentication.
This means even if someone steals or guesses your password, they would also need a unique code to get in.
Making it much less likely.
So turn on “login approvals” to lock down your Facebook account.
You can find the setting in your Facebook account settings area.
29. Become Elusive
Maybe you’re not interested in having an old high school crush looking you up on Facebook and friending you.
So what’s the best way to avoid this awkward fate?
Hide.
You have the option to show up in the Facebook search results or not. Go to the “who can look me up?” settings section on Facebook.
But like most privacy settings, by default, you will show up in the search.
So you have to be proactive and turn that setting off.
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Protection On Public WIFI
Many people enjoy connecting to free public WIFI at places like Starbucks.
Just find the network, accept the terms, and start surfing.
But did you decide to automatically connect to that network whenever it’s in range for future convenience? Oops.
Because what if a hacker creates a WIFI network that sounds like Starbucks ‘ official one?
Maybe the real Starbucks connection was named “WIFI Starbucks,” and the hacker created a rogue WIFI called “Starbucks Official.”
You wouldn’t know which one was the safe WIFI, so you connect to the wrong one; oops, you’ve just been hacked.
You can combat this by asking the Starbucks staff (or whichever business you’re visiting) which WIFI is legit and never allowing your computer to automatically connect to public WIFI.
Also, never conduct sensitive affairs on public WIFI networks, such as logging into bank accounts.
30. Enable Your Computer’s Firewall
A computer firewall acts as a front door for your computer.
It won’t automatically let outside computers link to yours without your permission.
Just as you would leave your front door open for anyone to walk into your home.
Go to your computer’s security settings and double-check that it’s enabled.
31. Hide Your Computer
Once your firewall is enabled go a step further and cloak your computer.
If the bad guys can’t find you, then they can’t hurt you.
On a PC, it’s normally under Advanced Sharing settings.
With a Mac, you can enter stealth mode in your firewall options.
32. Use The Automatic Options
Whenever you decide you want to join a public network, make sure you classify it as one.
You can classify any network you connect to as “home” or “public”.
When you classify it as “public” your operating system will forget the network when you log off.
These terms and options are for PCs.
For a Mac, use the free-to-download ControlPlane app.
33. Use A Virtual Private Network
In my opinion, this is the most crucial step to protecting your privacy when browsing online in public or private!
“Incognito” windows don’t record your online history in your browser but that’s about it.
Your computer’s IP address still shows where you’ve been online.
A Virtual Private Network (or VPN for short) is a simple but effective online privacy tool.
A VPN routes your internet connection through a remote server.
So all of your internet activities are not tied back to you or your computer.
Without A VPN: You’re Computer —–> Websites
With A VPN: You’re Computer —–> Virtual Server —–> Websites
All computers have a unique address called an IP address.
When you visit a website, you’re essentially leaving your computer’s IP address at the front door.
However, if you route your connection through a VPN you don’t leave YOUR IP address at the front door, you leave the VPN’s IP address.
And the VPN’s address is not tied back to your IP address, so it lets you surf the web anonymously.
Genius!
Without the VPN anyone with a bit of technical know-how can see which sites you visit and how often.
However, with a VPN your information and privacy are protected.
Unfortunately, with a VPN you get what you pay for. And you can’t trust any old fly-by-night VPN operation.
That’s why I recommend HMA. They were founded in 2005, they have thousands of remote servers, they encrypt all the data, and I’ve been a satisfied customer since 2012.
They are worth every penny to help protect my online privacy.
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