In this episode we discuss the current events involving China's pursuit of Taiwan as well as Russia's pursuit of Ukraine - what both have been up to and what it could mean for the US. Plus a small rant.

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China/Taiwan Articles:

https://tinyurl.com/mhcpjzhy

China's growing firepower casts doubt on whether U.S. could defend Taiwan

https://tinyurl.com/55a6vas3

With Swarms of Ships, Beijing Tightens Its Grip on South China Sea

https://tinyurl.com/rtd38nm

China's Military Preparing for U.S. Intervention in Taiwan Strait

https://tinyurl.com/69tcmymw

China's Military Has Surpassed US in Ships, Missiles and Air Defense, DoD Report Finds

https://tinyurl.com/v8adpvje

Russia/Ukraine Articles:

Satellite images show huge Russian military buildup in the Arctic

https://tinyurl.com/f3d7a6pm

US Allies Threatened By Russian Nukes, Experts Say

https://tinyurl.com/yn9kk9ad

Watch 3 Russian Nuclear Submarines Smash Through Arctic Ice at Once

https://tinyurl.com/wk5e8bvu

Three Russian nuclear submarines simultaneously break through Arctic ice in drills

https://tinyurl.com/h563r69k

Three Russian Ballistic Missile Submarines Just Surfaced Through The Arctic Ice Together

https://tinyurl.com/atrpvvn7

Biden calls Ukraine's leader, pledges "unwavering support" in the face of Russian "aggression"

https://tinyurl.com/nzeaxrra

Russia warns West against sending troops to back Ukraine

https://tinyurl.com/6bebc3y8

China Sends TWENTY War Planes into Taiwan Air Space after Russia Opens Nuke Missile Hatches on Arctic Submarines

https://tinyurl.com/d98x5w7p

The West waits for Putin’s next move as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise

https://tinyurl.com/5xtrbmn9

Russian 'troop build-up' near Ukraine alarms Nato

https://tinyurl.com/3r9aw86w

In this episode I discuss the current state of my garden as well as lessons I've learned from last years failure's and changes I'm planning for this year to improve upon the garden.

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In this episode we discuss the importance of building a prepping library.

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In this episode we will discuss home security for everyday and SHTF situations.

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Links:

Information on different grades of deadbolts

https://yourhomesecuritywatch.com/best-heavy-duty-deadbolt-lock-reviews-schlage-medeco/

https://www.locksmithledger.com/locks/article/10229590/an-overview-of-cylindrical-deadbolts

Window Security film 3M

https://youtu.be/96x2tO9Xuxw

More security film demos

https://youtu.be/i9Q3Wx6I6xA

Vehicle Security Film Demo

https://youtu.be/3tykhdkUG00

https://youtu.be/gMG8Z59IQm0

Other Brands/Types:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maph1a2qFf4&t=6s

https://youtu.be/VyKlP2trTrc

https://youtu.be/Qp4JwzyOGFU

In this episode we will discuss some of the current headlines regarding the rolling blackouts in Texas as well as the lessons we can take away from this.

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LINKS:

Animals at primate sanctuary freeze amid Texas power outage

No power and no way out: One Austin neighborhood feels trapped in the cold

Two dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after using car for heat in Texas storm

Death toll rises as powerful winter storm knocks out power to millions in Texas

Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies and rolling blackouts: Behind Texas’ energy woes

Deadly, massive winter storm upends life across dozens of states

‘A complete bungle’: Texas’ energy pride goes out with cold

In this episode we discuss the bare bones of prepping, where to start and what to focus on.

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In this episode we discuss how equipment failure can lead to bigger problems, and how through the use and implementation of PACE plans we can build redundancy into our preps so that no matter what happens we always we have a plan and have what we need.

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In this episode we discuss basic things we can do in advance of a storm to help us ride it out in the event we should experience a short term power outage.

Related Links:

Eastern Pa Weather Authority:

Power Failiure Monitor App:

Link to USB rechargable hand warmer:

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In this episode we take a look into the do's and don'ts of relying on Amazon reviews for making purchases. We will cover the basics of how to weed out the useless reviews and get to the meaty ones that make the biggest difference in your ultimate satisfaction. We also cover, ridiculous expectations, user error, and paid/sponsored reviews. Learn how to separate the junk reviews from the real ones and how to make almost all of your purchases "good" purchases.