Homemade Dishwasher Powder and Dishwashing Liquid

Here's a big money saver:

Dishwasher Powder1 cup Borax
1 cup bi-carbonate soda (baking soda NOT baking powder)
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup citric acid
30 drops citrus essential oil (I used lemon)

Mix thoroughly and store in an airtight plastic container. Use 1 tablespoon at a time.

Dishwashing Liquid3 tbs lavender organic liquid castile soap
2 cups warm water
2 tsp vegetable glycerine
2 tbs white vinegar
10 drops lavender essential oil

Mix thoroughly in a jar, shaking well. Use 1 tablespoon at a time.

Read entire article and feedback here:
http://www.towards-sustainability.com/2007/03/homemade-dishwasher-powder-and.html

Obama Quietly Gives Himself Power to Seize Internet

“Under the Executive Order the White House has … granted the Department [of Homeland Security] the authority to seize private facilities when necessary, effectively shutting down or limiting civilian communications,” wrote the Electronic Privacy Information Center in a blog post.

This is what has Internet privacy advocates worried. They say the document represents a power grab on behalf of the federal government, CNBC reports.

They’re particularly concerned about language like this, from section 5.2(e): “The Secretary of Homeland Security shall … satisfy priority communications requirements through the use of commercial, Government, and privately owned communications resources, when appropriate.”
Read more on Newsmax.com: Obama Quietly Gives Himself Power to Seize Internet

Here's the entire executive order:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/07/06/executive-order-assignment-national-security-and-emergency-preparedness-

Is World War Ready To Erupt?

Interesting video and well to the point...

Preparing For Civil War Or Maybe Mass Civil Unrest?

Preparing for Civil War: Chart Shows DHS Has Bought Hundreds of Millions of Rounds of Ammo Since 2009

Sadly, there is little to nothing standing in the way from rogue agents carrying out a false flag which in turn would give the entire agency dictator like powers, turning America into a full fledged Fascist police state.

Read More:
http://theintelhub.com/2012/07/15/preparing-for-civil-war-chart-shows-dhs-has-bought-hundreds-of-millions-of-rounds-of-ammo-since-2009/

U.N. Agreement Should Have All Gun Owners Up In Arms

What, exactly, does the intended agreement entail?
While the terms have yet to be made public, if passed by the U.N. and ratified by our Senate, it will almost certainly force the U.S. to:

1. Enact tougher licensing requirements, creating additional bureaucratic red tape for legal firearms ownership.
2. Confiscate and destroy all “unauthorized” civilian firearms (exempting those owned by our government of course).
3. Ban the trade, sale and private ownership of all semi-automatic weapons (any that have magazines even though they still operate in the same one trigger pull – one single “bang” manner as revolvers, a simple fact the ant-gun media never seem to grasp).
4. Create an international gun registry, clearly setting the stage for full-scale gun confiscation.
5. In short, overriding our national sovereignty, and in the process, providing license for the federal government to assert preemptive powers over state regulatory powers guaranteed by the Tenth Amendment in addition to our Second Amendment rights.

Read More Here:
http://preppercentral.com/?p=2223

A Zeer Pot - Off Grid Refrigeration

An interesting way to keep food or medications (such as insulin) cool.  This method is in use today in North Africa where power is not an option.

 

How To Prepare For Power Outage

BEING PREPARED IF THE POWER GOES OUT

There are basic things any house needs to be prepared if the power goes out - both winter and summer.

• First, know where your circuit breakers are located and how to check to see if a breaker switch is tripped or a fuse blown. Have space fuses of various amp sizes if you don't have breakers.
• Have a number of flash lights with fresh batteries in your home, and know where they are located. Also consider having a plug-in flashlight that remains charged until you need it - use, for example, in a dark hallway socket. Or consider one of the "shake it" flashlights that does not need batteries.
• Have spare batteries to replace ones that run out. (Make sure you dispose of the old batteries properly - don't just toss them in the trash.)
• Have a battery-powered (or one with a built-in, hand-crank generator) radio or television set to listen to news and weather announcements. If you don't have those, a quick trip to your car will give you a radio to listen to. Don't start up your car with garage door closed, and don't run your car for long periods of time inside your garage.
• Have candles and or oil lamps (don't forget matches) for light. Make sure you keep them away from flammable materials such as drapes. Have additional candles, lamp oil and wicks available.
• Post the emergency number for your electric utility so it's handy in case you need to call.
• Have an ice chest available to store needed medications that must remain cold. Have "blue Ice" freezer packs ready for the ice chest to keep your medication cold.
• Have a regular, hard-wired telephone, not just a cordless model. A cordless phone needs electricity in its base to operate the transmitter. Unless the telephone lines are down, you should have telephones. Cell phones may or may not work depending on whether there is power to the cell towers system.
• If you use electricity for your water, such as a well with an electric pump, have enough water available to last a couple of days. You should have at least a gallon of drinking water a day for each person in your house for drinking and cooking.
• If you want to have a backup generator, make sure it is installed by a licensed electrician. Check with your local building department to see if a permit is needed. Make sure the system has an automatic breaker that disconnects the house from the power company's regular electricity lines when it is running. This prevents electricity from leaking back into the grid and making it dangerous for utility workers.
• Have a household first aid kit and a disaster preparedness backpack kit (the American Red Cross offers this kit for sale) in case something happens.
• Have a household disaster plan that you and your family can follow if something occurs.

Source:
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/tips/beprepared.html

Sam Eliot's Take On Slow Governmental Response