Save for your kids with a 529 plan

I just found out how easy it is to start saving for my kids' education.

I highly recommend you check it out.

https://www.nysaves.org/content/investors_parents.html

Got Kids?

Here's a great list of resources for those of you with children.  Thanks Lisa.

http://thesurvivalmom.com/survival-lessons-for-students-from-sesame-street/

Sign up for mobile emergency texts on state run website - WKTV

http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Sign-up-for-mobile-emergency-texts-on-state-run-website-286014061.html

How to make biogas digester

Rust removal by Electrolysis - Removing rust from a Briggs and Stratton ...

Twilight Zone - The Shelter

Pine Home: Emergency Preparedness cooking devices

NY SAFE Act - This is how NY treated a disabled marine veteran

Herkimer County to offer emergency preparedness class

Herkimer County to offer emergency preparedness class
http://www.uticaod.com/article/20140930/NEWS/140939913/-1/news

Squirrel Combat Video | #WARONSQUIRRELS

12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free

Check this list out:

http://themindunleashed.org/2014/07/12-dozen-places-educate-online-free.html

Governor Cuomo Announces 10 Citizen Preparedness Trainings Across the State This Saturday [feedly]

This just popped up on the governor's site.  Seems like it may be worth attending.  Unfortunately I just found out about it and will not be able to go.
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/09252014-citizen-preparedness-trainings

NY gun shop owner Joe Palumbo is involved in NY SAFE Act related legal b...

Garlic is toxic to dogs and cats

Here's something I didn't know:
http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-health-toxins/Garlic-Toxicity-and-Pets.aspx

The tree of forty fruits: Sam Van Aken at TEDxManhattan

Another casting call.

EVER WATCH THOSE FISHING SHOWS AND WISH YOU COULD BE OUT THERE? GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE ON THE OPEN OCEAN, BUT THRIVE? Nationwide casting is now underway for adventurous, thrill seeking, risk-taking adrenaline junkies who know how to capitalize on an opportunity like this one. "Ambergris Hunters" is seeking "rookies of the sea" for a one-in-a-million opportunity: to learn from the best, make some cold hard cash from the bounty of ambergris, and experience the adventure of a lifetime.  To learn more, please contact Metal Flowers Media at casting@metalflowersmedia.com and put “AMBERGRIS” in the subject line or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/metalflowersmedia, or apply online at www.metalflowersmedia.com.

Spee-D-Loaders by MTPE - Efficient Reloading of Tube Fed 22s

How to make the Ultimate Electric Worm Getter!

2AFriendly.com

HOW TO BUILD A WOOD GASIFIER (FEATURED ON DOOMSDAY PREPPERS SEASON 2)

Cr0chet20: Backpacking Gear I've Changed

Here's a great video from Cr0chet20.  I would add though that the katadyn filters can fail because they are plastic.  I've seen it happen.  Always have a backup.

Another Casting Call

Swiss Family Robinson

Here's a casting call for anybody interested.  Check it out if you want.
They are looking for a family consisting of 2 parents with at least 2 sons older than 14 (just like the original show), whom really want to escape the rat race of society to live off the grid in a remote, warm location for several weeks.
Qualifications are:
-Solid people who MUST be able to handle their own in the wilderness (can hunt, camp, fish, hike, make fires, knowledge of plants, etc)
-Huge strong, personalities that will be interesting to watch (especially the dad) -People who either have been wanting to "leave it all behind," or who already are in the process
-People who can leave their houses, jobs, lives, etc this summer, 2014 (the network will work around their schedule)

 

What are they teaching our children?

A high school student in upstate New York was suspended for wearing an NRA T-shirt that touted the second amendment after he refused to turn it inside out or cover the words with duct tape.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/03/13/new-york-high-school-suspended-for-nra-pro-2nd-amendment-t-shirt/

If you live in this school district you should be calling and demanding a change of administration.

Survival Tools You Can Make Using Duct Tape

Thanks to http://www.foodinsurance.com for this infographic.

Reader Question

NYPrepnet,

I don’t know how much of your readership lives in/around NYC but I’m looking for some suggestions for my daughter who’s moving to Manhattan in a few months.  What do folks carry for self-defense in the city…what’s legal or what do the police look the other way on.  Out here in flyover country she’d be carrying pepper spray for a few more years then I’d move her into a CCW pistol when she was old enough...but I have no idea what she can get away with in NYC.  She’s still young enough that she’s concerned with appearances so I’m looking for something that is ‘normal’ for young ladies there.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions you can provide,

AJ

Andrew J. Jackson

www.prepography.com

Andrew,

I don't live near the city but I know the gun laws are rediculous.  I will refer you to http://ny-prepnet.blogspot.com/2013/08/guest-post-new-york-knife-law-for.html 
Honestly I can't imagine why anyone would move there but I'm sure she has her reasons.  If anyone else has suggestions feel free to write them in the comments or send them to me and I will forward them to Andrew.

-Dave

Paul Wheaton's Permaculture, Earthworks, and Hugelkultur Kickstarter

If It Only Saves One Life - Applying Gun Control Logic to Staircases

A full transcript of the article this presentation is based on is available at http://brinkoffreedom.net/politics-and-economics/if-it-saves-only-one-life-gun-logic-applied-to-staircases

It's Tax Season

Just a quick tip to those of you looking to do your taxes online.
Don't click links you get in your email.
It is so common these days to get phishing scams that look like they are from the IRS or turbotax.
It is best to open your browser and go directly to the site you are looking for.
Also, before you do that make sure your antivirus and antimalware software is up to date.
It would be a shame to spend hours accidentally giving your information to an identity thief.
-Dave

We Can Win But Voting Is Not Enough