Prep #9 Multipurpose Survival Products/Supplies

Here’s an introductory look at household items that have many uses. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all their benefits.      Baking Soda: toothpaste, deodorant, cleanser, deodorizer, treat insect bites, relieve skin irritation, antacid, air freshener, control insects.      White Vinegar: cleanser, deodorizer, sanitizer, disinfectant, eliminate insects, soothe sore throats, kills germs. … Read more

Scam Of The Week: Valentine’s Day Phishing Attacks

In an effort to make as many people aware of the risks we face on a daily basis. I will pass on information not of my making if I see a need for it. The below “Valentines Day Phishing Attacks” fall into that category. https://blog.knowbe4.com/scam-of-the-week-valentines-day-phishing-attacks It’s Valentine’s Day and the scammers are out in full … Read more

The Gift of Fear

An interesting two part interview by Jordan Harbinger of the Art of Charm with Gavin de Becker on following your Gut Instinct to protect yourself. Gavin de Becker (@gavindebecker) is the the author of The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence and the security pioneer who designed the MOSAIC … Read more

Possible Bank of America text scam

Not being a BofA customer made me suspicious about a text message I received this morning. Additional research identifies the email address “[email protected]” as “Not Valid” http://email-checker.net/ More information can be found here; https://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/article/2015/1/9/fake-and-phishing-bank-of-america-sms-text-messages/  

Seven out of 10 People have Failed to Act

Reviewing available material on the preparedness of Americans for Emergencies and Disasters tends to bring up past and present surveys on the subject. I have noticed that the numbers of those actually prepared has stayed fairly consistent since I first delved into the subject in 2004. Included four surveys ranging from 2007 to 2015 with … Read more