The writers for Johnny Carson heard that the U.S government was having a hard time getting bids for the supply toilet paper and that it might be possible that in a few months the United States could face a shortage of toilet tissue. They took the words of a Wisconsin congressman who said this, Harold Froehlich, and decided to add a joke for Carson for the next evening show.
This had some far-reaching and unintended consequences. Continue reading ‘The Toilet Paper Shortage of 1973′
I guess we all now need to build a Faraday Room instead of a Safe Room or Bomb Shelter — EMP Attack Would Decimate America and The Great Storm: Solar Tempest of 1859 Revealed. Damn, I thought I was going to get a week-end off this year.
The following short article is quite good and it has an excellent bibliography. If you conduct interviews, this stuff is important.
How to Prevent Crime BEFORE it Happens
Written by Damian Ross
Crime is never unpredictable. Before a lie is spoken, a pocket is picked, or an assault is inflicted, each and every criminal gives off silent cues. They can be as subtle as a shrug of the shoulder, a pointed finger, or an averted gaze. But together, they make up a nonverbal language that speaks loud and clear if you’re trained to see it…
BoB is short for Bug-out Bag. BoB will help you Get Out Of Dodge (G.O.O.D.) fast. The Toronto propane explosion should be a strong reminder that we have to look after ourselves when things become chaotic. Running out of the house in pajamas and slippers is not a good survival strategy.
It doesn’t take much to have an inexpensive but rugged day pack in the front hall closet along with a pair of good boots and socks. Good boots are perhaps the most important item. When the White House was evacuated on 9/11, the area was littered with shoes that came off as people fled. If you can’t walk, then you can’t get away from the danger.
Water, food, a good knife & multi-tool, flashlight & candle lantern, clothing & rain gear, first-aid supplies, and maps should reside in BoB. Medications, money, ID, and important documents should be organised nearby for a quick getaway. This should get you through 3 or 4 days.
If you travel by car a lot, then a BoB clone should reside in your car. The same applies to your office if possible. My briefcase contains a mini-BoB.
I was cleaning-out my briefcase and was surprised to find that I am well prepared for a disaster. I have always carried a little nylon pouch with a few things to make life easier. A flat lint brush, one of those foam things in a plastic case to shine my shoes, antihistamine tablets, band aids, moleskin, safety pins, etc.. Over the years this has grown into an urban survival kit to include a whistle and flashlight, money, Swiss Army knife, small forceps, twine, cord, lanyards and chains, a pair of shoelaces, hand sanitizer, lighter and more.
What I find even more surprising, is that I am using this stuff more often.
In my peaceful and sedentary life I still find many tasks made easier by a trusty Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. I have owned 7 such knifes. I still have 5 of them. The worn-out ones are respectfully retired. Three are currently on active duty.
The robust Farmer model (top left) has been a trustworthy companion in many a cold, wet, and lonely place. It has enabled me to build shelters, start fires, and skin rabbits. In my opinion, this is the most useful model. The smaller Cadet model (centre) goes unnoticed in dress slacks. It has a razor-sharp blade, screw drivers, can opener, bottle opener, and a nail file that stands-in as an excellent little pry-bar. The large red Climber model tends to reside in my briefcase.
It’s strange how these inexpensive, mass-produced items can engender such feelings of trust and value, but they do, because they are trustworthy and so very valuable when you need them