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Economic storm clouds are building, with a widespread recession appearing ever more likely. There are however, economic opportunities within recessions, for those who plan ahead. This group is intended for the discussion of measures that can and should be taken, before and during a downturn.
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7 Mistakes of Food Storage
By Vicki Tate
Backwoods Home Magazine
If you are going to store food, make sure that the food you store is adequate for the need you and your family anticipate. This may not be as easy as to achieve as many people think, because the facts are that most people make serious errors when storing food—errors that will come back to haunt them when the food they’ve stored is the only thing that stands between them and their empty, dissatisfied, bellies.
There are seven common mistakes people make when storing food. They are:
1. Variety
2. Extended staples
3. Vitamins
4. Quick and easy and “psychological foods”
5. Balance
6. Containers
7. Use your storage
Complete Article: view link
I plan to add a list of links to other food storage articles and resources on the Web. If you have any you're familiar with, please send them to me, and I will include them. - Silas
Backwoods Home Magazine
If you are going to store food, make sure that the food you store is adequate for the need you and your family anticipate. This may not be as easy as to achieve as many people think, because the facts are that most people make serious errors when storing food—errors that will come back to haunt them when the food they’ve stored is the only thing that stands between them and their empty, dissatisfied, bellies.
There are seven common mistakes people make when storing food. They are:
1. Variety
2. Extended staples
3. Vitamins
4. Quick and easy and “psychological foods”
5. Balance
6. Containers
7. Use your storage
Complete Article: view link
I plan to add a list of links to other food storage articles and resources on the Web. If you have any you're familiar with, please send them to me, and I will include them. - Silas
Free stuff to help you live better
I found a great website and have used them extensively, not only for things I need, but to give things away to others that I no longer needed. You just have to offer one thing first, then you are free to post what you need, or click on people offering things and just tell them you want it and when you can pick it up. I have not always been lucky to have been the first one to click on something lol, it happens lol, but I did get a piece of exercise equipment that way, plus an overhead fan with light. They offer all sorts of things from kids toys to food items, clothing, furniture, TVs, tires, you name it.
The site is Freecycle.org
They are in most states, just click on your state.
The site is Freecycle.org
They are in most states, just click on your state.
Feeding A Family Of 5 For Less Than $100 A Week
KDKA TV-2, Pittsburgh
With groceries so expensive lately, facing the grocery store check out counter these days can be frightening.
But 'Coupon Mom' Stephanie Nelson says with a little planning, consumers can easily feed a family of five for under $100 a week.
"My advice for people who want to save money is be flexible on the brands we buy and be flexible on the stores where we shop," says Nelson.
She says the first step is the planning.
"Sit down with the store ads for two or three grocery stores that are near you or go to their websites," Nelson adds.
Nelson picked Kuhn's and Giant Eagle ads to find their best buys.
She says zero in on the front page of those weekly featured sale items, the store's loss leaders.
Complete Article: view link
THe article included a link to a website that I have not joined or investigated. I think the article I linked to however, has several useful tips, that could be of interest. - Silas
With groceries so expensive lately, facing the grocery store check out counter these days can be frightening.
But 'Coupon Mom' Stephanie Nelson says with a little planning, consumers can easily feed a family of five for under $100 a week.
"My advice for people who want to save money is be flexible on the brands we buy and be flexible on the stores where we shop," says Nelson.
She says the first step is the planning.
"Sit down with the store ads for two or three grocery stores that are near you or go to their websites," Nelson adds.
Nelson picked Kuhn's and Giant Eagle ads to find their best buys.
She says zero in on the front page of those weekly featured sale items, the store's loss leaders.
Complete Article: view link
THe article included a link to a website that I have not joined or investigated. I think the article I linked to however, has several useful tips, that could be of interest. - Silas
U.S. Airlines Plan Mass Ret. of Older Aircraft
By Adrian Schofield
Aviation Week & Space Technology
U.S. legacy airlines are preparing to cull dozens of older mainline aircraft from their fleets this fall, as they foresee even tougher times after the peak summer travel season.
Deep first-quarter losses reveal the industry's shaky condition due to record fuel costs. This alone would be enough to force carriers to review their capacity plans, but another blow is expected in the fourth quarter when the economic downturn could start to seriously bite into travel demand.
Carriers are accelerating the removal of their least fuel-efficient aircraft, which will see more 737-300s and -500s, MD-80s, and older 757s either parked in the desert, returned to lessors or sold offshore. And it isn't just metal that will be heading out the door - both United and Delta have announced plans to shed several hundred workers this year.
Complete Article: view link
Processing all these aircraft with create jobs, and profits, with the companies that do the work. - Silas
Aviation Week & Space Technology
U.S. legacy airlines are preparing to cull dozens of older mainline aircraft from their fleets this fall, as they foresee even tougher times after the peak summer travel season.
Deep first-quarter losses reveal the industry's shaky condition due to record fuel costs. This alone would be enough to force carriers to review their capacity plans, but another blow is expected in the fourth quarter when the economic downturn could start to seriously bite into travel demand.
Carriers are accelerating the removal of their least fuel-efficient aircraft, which will see more 737-300s and -500s, MD-80s, and older 757s either parked in the desert, returned to lessors or sold offshore. And it isn't just metal that will be heading out the door - both United and Delta have announced plans to shed several hundred workers this year.
Complete Article: view link
Processing all these aircraft with create jobs, and profits, with the companies that do the work. - Silas
We must be in a recession
I just heard on the news yesterday that they are rationing how much rice you can buy at Sams and BJ's wholesale clubs, the last time I heard about rationing was during the Great Depression, my parents lived through that. Besides that, gas prices are out of sight, thus food costs have gone up at the market, people are losing jobs, their homes, and we are not in a recession? I just can't believe that.
I finally found a job, it's just part time, but at least it is a job, I am so grateful, I was afraid I was going to lose my condo, I have a mortgage, condo fees each month, life hasn't been easy.
We have an Aldis grocery store that just opened in our town, so I go there when I can even though they are not like a regular grocers, they don't have everything other grocers have, but they are a discount grocer, so it does help me with my budget.
How is everyone else coping these days? How are you getting by? I think if we all shared suggestions, we might be able to help one another ride out the storm so to speak.
I usually only buy what I need to get buy, I pay my mortgage, buy a few groceries. Sometimes I go to Subway, but a footlong, eat one half for lunch, the other half for dinner, you do what you've got to do.
I don't normally shop for clothing unless it is needed, and I do like having clothing thrift stores nearby, they are inexpensive. Just hold things up to the light to make sure there are no holes in them. Stains can be removed using Lestoil, just not if the garment is red or pink, then it makes a white stain.
Hang in there everyone! Sending alot of hugs your way!
I finally found a job, it's just part time, but at least it is a job, I am so grateful, I was afraid I was going to lose my condo, I have a mortgage, condo fees each month, life hasn't been easy.
We have an Aldis grocery store that just opened in our town, so I go there when I can even though they are not like a regular grocers, they don't have everything other grocers have, but they are a discount grocer, so it does help me with my budget.
How is everyone else coping these days? How are you getting by? I think if we all shared suggestions, we might be able to help one another ride out the storm so to speak.
I usually only buy what I need to get buy, I pay my mortgage, buy a few groceries. Sometimes I go to Subway, but a footlong, eat one half for lunch, the other half for dinner, you do what you've got to do.
I don't normally shop for clothing unless it is needed, and I do like having clothing thrift stores nearby, they are inexpensive. Just hold things up to the light to make sure there are no holes in them. Stains can be removed using Lestoil, just not if the garment is red or pink, then it makes a white stain.
Hang in there everyone! Sending alot of hugs your way!
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Is Your Food Storage Up To Date?
From the Wall Street Journal... If you don't have any food storage, you may think it's too late to start, but today's prices will look like bargains six months from now. - Silas
By Brett Arends April 21, 2008
I don't want to alarm anybody, but maybe it's time for Americans to start stockpiling food.
No, this is not a drill.
You've seen the TV footage of food riots in parts of the developing world. Yes, they're a long way away from the U.S. But most foodstuffs operate in a global market. When the cost of wheat soars in Asia, it will do the same here.
Reality: Food prices are already rising here much faster than the returns you are likely to get from keeping your money in a bank or money-market fund. And there are very good reasons to believe prices on the shelves are about to start rising a lot faster.
Complete Article: view link
Load Up the Pantry
By Brett Arends April 21, 2008
I don't want to alarm anybody, but maybe it's time for Americans to start stockpiling food.
No, this is not a drill.
You've seen the TV footage of food riots in parts of the developing world. Yes, they're a long way away from the U.S. But most foodstuffs operate in a global market. When the cost of wheat soars in Asia, it will do the same here.
Reality: Food prices are already rising here much faster than the returns you are likely to get from keeping your money in a bank or money-market fund. And there are very good reasons to believe prices on the shelves are about to start rising a lot faster.
Complete Article: view link
The Economy Booms in These U.S. Hot Spots
From Alabama to North Dakota: Places That Don't Feel the Slump
By RON SCHERER
The Christian Science Monitor via ABC News
Don't look for an economic downturn in North Dakota: In fact, the state is holding job fairs in other states to try to fill 13,000 open jobs.
The slump hasn't hit Chattanooga, Tenn., either. There, pent-up demand is so strong that a large back order exists for major connections to the municipal electrical grid.
Even if builders are hanging up their hammers in a lot of cities, they are still building subdivisions in Mobile, Ala., which is expecting an onslaught of thousands of new workers at a new steel mill.
Full Article: view link
By RON SCHERER
The Christian Science Monitor via ABC News
Don't look for an economic downturn in North Dakota: In fact, the state is holding job fairs in other states to try to fill 13,000 open jobs.
The slump hasn't hit Chattanooga, Tenn., either. There, pent-up demand is so strong that a large back order exists for major connections to the municipal electrical grid.
Even if builders are hanging up their hammers in a lot of cities, they are still building subdivisions in Mobile, Ala., which is expecting an onslaught of thousands of new workers at a new steel mill.
Full Article: view link
Glenn Beck Tonight!
The show tonight has a segment that speaks directly to the purpose of this group. It will be on at 7 pm, 9 pm and midnight Eastern, on CNN Headline News. Please watch, and let me know your thoughts.
