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  1. RCSAR

    ECON Buying Silver Rounds

    Been thinking of getting some more .999 fine silver rounds. Each coin is weighed to 1 troy ounce. New direct from the mint. The price structure is like this They sell by ASK price plus a premium. Example ASK price is 46.72 and with the premium per coun the final cost is $49.72. Shipping is...
  2. RCSAR

    ECON Need Scale Suggestions.

    Well, I have been looking for scales and my head is spinning with all that is offered. I hope someone here can point me towards a brand or model thats affordable. What I want it to weigh. Grams Pennyweight Troy ounces silver.gold coins and in a pinch, grains for reloading (a backup scale) It...
  3. D

    OT/MISC Washing machines--recommendations? made in USA?

    The appliance service outfit recommends we get a new washing machine rather than fix the old one. I turn to you folks first for recommendations. Front load vs. top load? Brands? Are there any still made in America? We may end up with a new dryer, too. So feel free to comment. Gas is an option...
  4. RCSAR

    ENER Silver in the future (feel free to make your best guess)

    Wondering about silver in the future. Since the Japan event silver has dropped so here is my question. What do you think silver will do in the future dates below? I think Silver is is a good buy opportunity right now but I'm interested in opinions more informed than mine. What will silver do...
  5. A

    DISASTER Geiger network?

    I'm thinking it might be a good idea to have a network of members throughout the US and Canada with counters (and the knowledge to use 'em) and periodically post readings in their area. It would be a half-***ed attempt at gauging any possible fallout, but might be better than whatever data the...
  6. N

    TECH Computer File Backup: Best Options?

    I have heard a lot about Mozy recently and am considering a service that will maintain backup for my considerable growing files. Right now I use thumb drives and discs and want something more stupid-proof and more reliable than me doing it when I get around to it. I like the idea that it backs...
  7. twincougars

    PREP Night vision monocular

    I have been reading "Overthrown" by one of our TB2Kers. The night vision monocular mentioned seemed like a good thing to have, but what are the differences between the gen1, gen2 and gen3 types? I googled the gen3 and saw prices way out of my budget range. I would want a safe, effective, light...
  8. RCSAR

    PREP Silver Rounds

    I'm looking at www.apmex.com as I don't thing anyone is cheaper. I will be buying rounds with purity and weight stamped on it (priority) Will it matter much in the future WTSHTF if they are Silver Eagles Canadian Silver Maple Leafs Silver Libertads Austrian Silver Philharmonics I think...
  9. RCSAR

    FOOD Question Heirloom Seeds vs Hybrid

    Educate me please. :shr: Are there any Hybrid seeds that will reproduce true to the parent? If so, how can I tell when I'm looking at the seed packs? Is there any special words or phrases I am looking for in the description? Yes I understand what Heirloom Seeds and Hybrid seeds are but I am...
  10. M

    PLAY Random Picture Thread

    To much doom and gloom going on here. Everyone is right and everyone else is wrong. Time to lighten up. This is the random picture thread. Post your pics or pics you find on the internet here. No lewd or porn please.
  11. R

    PREP Two new mutual aid printable flyers published

    I have completed and published two new printable flyers -- Mutual Aid for First Responders to Extreme Civil Emergency and Mutual Aid Before an Extreme Civil Emergency. These two flyers expand on my thoughts about how to "get there the firstest with the mostest" to adapt and cope with a...
  12. MDINMT

    PREP Cool map site

    http://www.anyplaceamerica.com/ Looking for free topographic maps? You’re at the right place! Anyplace America helps you access the topographic map of nearly any place in the US. The maps are free, made possible by Google Maps. A lot of websites use Google Maps these days. So what’s different...
  13. D

    OT/MISC Flashlight porn: 800 lumens LED light

    800 lumens for 90 minutes! Rechargeable! (for comparison a 4 D cell maglight is about 60 lumens) http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=2583 From the website... The S12 is the new benchmark for ultra compact, insanely bright tactical and duty flashlights. It is the smallest...
  14. Flippper

    …… Online live streaming tv channels?

    I have my fiancee's son's pc internet card for a few days to see if I want one and how it works in my area. I would like to watch live tv, movies and shows as free streaming downloads. I was able to do that a year or 2 ago but am having trouble finding sites now. If I had permanent internet I'd...
  15. RCSAR

    HEALTH Prescription Drug Coupons

    Not sure if I posted this before as I can not find it in a search. These are coupons for pharmacies and are good with insurance also. Sorrt if I already posted this or someone else did. http://www.internetdrugcoupons.com/ Update: You can printout coupons from the drug manufactures and use...
  16. B

    FOOD Homemade MRE

    This will work in a pinch if you can't afford to by the store bought MRE's Homemade MRE If you ever priced MREs, you'll find they're just about $8.00 a meal. Though it'll last for five years, I find this just a little pricey for what I'm getting. That's why I decided to make my own and it is...
  17. RCSAR

    PREP Lithium Batteries and other things

    I often buy my CR123 batts from www.botach.com The price has gone way up to over $1 each! Anyone know of a place that has a cheaper bulk price? Here is the info Rayovac RL123 3-Volt Lithium Batteries 100/Pack Typical Capacity: 1500 mAh (to 2.0 volts), (Rated at 100 ohms at 21°C) Classification...
  18. Satanta

    FOOD Coupon links/Sites?

    Just askin'. ;)
  19. S

    GUNS/RLTD Training the Whole Circle: Blending Boyd’s OODA Loop Cycle and Cooper’s Color Codes

    This is a most natural and effective combination... http://www.guns.com/training-the-whole-circle-blending-boyds-cycle-and-coopers-color-codes.html Fascinating book about Boyd, his OODA loop, and it's widespread influence in revolutionizing all levels of combat is here...
  20. blindhog

    HEALTH Black Salve

    What about this? http://www.billolearyphuket.com/ArticleView.asp?ArticleID=33
  21. RCSAR

    HEALTH Medicare Part D Supplemental coverage

    This is driving me nuts!!! Is there an online calculator that lets you punch in the meds and it searches all plans and tells you which one is the best one?
  22. Jonas Parker

    PREP Junk Silver - In Praise of...

    from "Ol Remus" at "the Woodpile Report... http://woodpilereport.com/html/index-194.htm Junk silver: In praise of It's doomsday plus a few weeks. Say you need to bribe the border guards at the state line but they seem to have all the wristwatches and free range eggs they can use...
  23. jed turtle

    PREP Force Multipliers for Retreat Groups

    very good points. i would add amplified listening device headsets, and maybe substitute for flares (in dry forest conditions) the use of motion-activated spotlights or even just strings of LED christmas tree lights. any other thoughts? Force Multipliers for Retreat Groups In the past 60 years...
  24. medic38572

    OT/MISC This is why I am no Hero! And don't rush into a scene such as this

    Officer didn't have a chance!!! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bb7_1291660979 Danger of a Anhydrous Ammonia spill Police Officer overcome by Anhydrous Ammonia...never even had a chance to call for help. Unsure of the outcome...NFI
  25. mzkitty

    CRIME Everything Is A Lie: The Deliberate Intent To Deceive

    Everything Is A Lie: The Deliberate Intent To Deceive People Is At An All Time High From pollution to politics, the era of deception and duplicity has reached new heights and hijacked almost every form of media in the world. In the last frontiers for truth such as the internet, disinformation...
  26. S

    GOV/MIL For Those Who Insist The Illuminati Is A Myth

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Xu-5B22Ok
  27. jed turtle

    PREP Using the Grain You Have Stored (save this one)

    awesome article. i bolded some of the stuff i didn't know before. critical information... Using the Grain You Have Stored http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/11/using_the_grain_you_have_store.html Grain is a foundational item in food storage, because it is a cheap source of fair-to-good quality...
  28. New Freedom

    HEALTH Favorite vitamin company?

    I want to stock up on some vitamins and wanted some recommendations on where to buy. Looking for some high quality at lower/wholesale costs. Any suggestions?
  29. ivantherussian03

    TECH Home TV Wiring

    My house was built in 1993. It looks like the house's room have all been wired to recieve tv signal. So I am wondering how or perhaps where I can connect tv wiring to my digital attenna. I have a mass/mess of tv type wiring in the garage, and I have seen it in attic area. I am handy, but...
  30. Sozo

    PREP Quansheng Radios?

    Does anyone know anything about these? Would this be a good prep item? I'm not up on radio's, frequencies, and what I would need to communicate in a SHTF scenario, but these look affordable with a good frequency range. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.41618~r.73254288
  31. D

    GUNS/RLTD Lessons Learned From a Recent Tactical Shotgun Class

    http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/10/my_lessons_learned_from_a_rece.html My Lessons Learned From a Recent Tactical Shotgun Class, by Greg C. I recently took part in a Tactical Shotgun class with the US Training Center and learned a great deal. I am obviously not an operator and have not engaged...
  32. Rampon

    ADMIN Is This Still The Backup Site

    http://tb2kbackup.netgirlsmall.com/index.php?cookie=1 Is there one for the TOL Thanks
  33. RCSAR

    PREP Useful Prep Videos

    Sorry for the folks on dialup. I thought I would start a thread with some nice prep info. Please add any video links devoted to prep and all its aspects. I'll start it off. This is ThePatriotNurse's YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePatriotNurse Lots of good stuff on general...
  34. RCSAR

    PREP Instant Coffee

    Which brand of Instant Coffee is the best? Fall back plan is have half instant with fresh brewed. Buying tomorrow so looking for input. Seems Freeze dried is the way to go. Thanks
  35. A

    HEALTH Coconut Oil and Alzheimers Disease

    http://www.anh-usa.org/coconut-oil-and-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease/ How worried should drug companies be about supplements eating into their monopoly profits? A lot—as this story will show. Please share it with anyone you know who is suffering from Alzheimer’s or is worried about it. Of...
  36. Heliobas Disciple

    HEALTH Can you hear this? Great online hearing test.

    http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009/03/can-you-hear-this-hearing-test/ I need some feedback! I can't hear past the 10kHz test and I'm positive it's a defect in the sound files;) Can anyone hear the 12kHz tone? Is it just me? HD
  37. O

    ECON Form Letter: Proof of Credit Card Debt Collector's Ownership -Thanks Trasael Adnepos

    Thank you so much Trasael Adnepos! http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=208638 Search is your friend! ... You just have to ask the correct question! :scratch: :p A friend asked for help and I racked my brains and hdd looking for it. ------------------- I tweaked it a bit the...
  38. I

    OP-ED George Washington's Rules of Civility

    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1248919 George Washington's Rules of Civility 110 Maxims Helped Shape and Guide America's First President As a young schoolboy in Virginia, George Washington took his first steps toward greatness by copying out by hand a list of 110 'Rules...
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