Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Surviving a recession

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Like everyone, things have been a challenge for me over the past few months.  I am fortunate to have a good job.  The downside is that my business took a major dump and crashed!  Ouch.  Did I loose money, yes Virginia, I did.  And it was a painful experience. For me, ...

Gun Rights under Fire

Monday, January 19th, 2009

As the publisher of Urbansurvivalsecrets.com, I am concerned about the bill below:By Mr. RUSH:    H.R. 45. A bill to provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms , and for other purposes; ...

The Emergency Courses Begin

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

OK, after multiple conversations with tech support, the glitch was found and those who have signed up for the emergency preparation course will start getting them.  If you are one of these folks, please drop me a line if you did or did not receive the email.For those just signing ...

Shelter In Place Practice at 4 a.m.

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Sometimes you need to make lemonade from the lemons given to you at 4 in the morning (yes- 4 a.m.!)I was awoken by my wife this morning when the smell of skunk had permeated the house.  I quickly dressed and went out in the back yard with my flashlight.  I ...

Hurricanes and readiness

Friday, August 29th, 2008

From our folks at the Federal Government, I borrowed some content below. I realize Hurricane Gustav bearing down on the Gulf of Mexico area, with Hanna and a few tropical depressions after that, being ready is critical. Even the Govenor of Loisiana said on the news this morning ...

Repairing my Truck and Leatherman Tools

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Yesterday I had to replace a sensor in my diesel truck (2003 Ford F250 with the 7.3 liter engine!)  I was heading to church when the truck died on me completely about 3 blocks from the house (still in the neighborhood!)  I was able to get the thing home and ...

The Basic 72 Hour Kit

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

The 72 Hour kit – basics   When you are planning for disasters and emergencies, you need to be sure to have the right supplies.  Nothing like having canned food to find out you don’t have a can opener.  Being prepared also means knowing what to do, not just having the stuff ...

Basic Food Storage

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

So, with Hurricanes bearing down on Florida, how many people are truely ready for a disaster or emergency. Lets face facts, most are lucky to think far enough ahead to have a few bottles of water in their house and a few candy bars to top it off. ...

Upcoming Items

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Good Day!  I am a bit behind myself due to work related stuff.  With that in mind, I am going to working on the following stuff: The Altoids Box first aid kit - Just need to post what I have! I know I know. Food Storage - the Basics Planning for disasters/emergencies Cooking with ...

Joint Forces Suvival Guide

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Good Morning to all. Welcome to Sunday (in the western world) and Monday elsewhere.I want to publicly thank all of those folks who recently signed up for the Newsletter! I am still having some challenges getting the push to work properly, so please bare with me. For ...