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Closing a Window

Doug Adamavich — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 15:13:52 +0000

Technology can be a two-edged sword. On the one hand, it gives regular people access to information and provides countless communications channels to convey it. On the other hand, Big Tech installs various tracking tools to gather data on what users are looking for. It’s a bit Orwellian and provides tech criminals with a big […]

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Unexpectedly

Doug Adamavich — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 11:00:01 +0000

That moment when the inevitable didn’t happen and you are now forced to deal with a new reality. “Unexpectedly” as Instapundit would say. Just when you think you have things figured out, reality intervenes and changes everything. We see it in politics, business, conflict, and in our personal lives but still act surprised when the […]

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Two Is One, Money Edition

Doug Adamavich — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:00:42 +0000

Remember a while back, I wrote about why it’s smart to carry cash? Even though I don’t like to carry a lot of cash, I keep some in my pocket at all times just in case. Well, just in case became the case for me one afternoon. I’ve been having problems with one of my […]

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Concert Jihad

Doug Adamavich — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:00:38 +0000

Over the last few years, Islamic terrorists have targeted concerts in large Western cities. The result has been carnage and fear, but also a lot of confusion. Why would radical Muslims engage in concert jihad? Take a few moments and watch this YouTube video, which will help explain why. The first step in achieving victory […]

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Vehicle Jihad

Doug Adamavich — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:22:03 +0000

Why have so many recent ISIS attacks involved automobiles? Vehicle jihad gained notoriety when a moon god-worshiping coward terrorist killed over 80 civilians in Nice, France during Bastille Day celebrations. It happened again, this time in London during a busy Saturday night. So why is this form of terrorism becoming more popular? To help explain […]

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Home Defense Shotgun Rounds

Doug Adamavich — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 03:05:43 +0000

Let’s say you own a shotgun for home defense, millions of people do. The next question is what sort of ammunition do you use in aforementioned weapon? My original load-out for my first firearm was #4 birdshot…which isn’t the best round to use. Here is a video that explains what sort of ammunition you should […]

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Don’t Let Your Expectations Trump Reality

Doug Adamavich — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:55:45 +0000

Well, the United States has inaugurated it’s 45th President and undergone a peaceful transition of power. Just like in past elections, life goes on and people make necessary adjustments to the new reality. What’s important is not to put too much faith in a leader and his ability to “fix” things. After all, some people […]

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Election 2016 and Preparation

Doug Adamavich — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:34:11 +0000

Well, the 2016 clown show Election is over and for some the result was…disappointing. However, the results of this election won’t matter as much as people on both sides think. For wise preppers, life goes on no matter who lives in the White House. We all live in a fallen world that is populated by […]

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Preparation in Practice: Water Filtration

Doug Adamavich — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 03:13:09 +0000

For a few days, I had a chance to test my preparedness. It wasn’t anything life-threatening or urgent but it did give me an opportunity to see how ready I am for the unexpected. The experience was one I need to repeat in other areas too, but for now the water filtration test was a […]

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Alarm Monitoring Saga, Part I

Doug Adamavich — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:36:19 +0000

Fair warning dear reader, this will be a two-part post about an ongoing sage I am having with my alarm monitoring company. It may be worth your time though, since the lessons I learned through this saga could help you. If nothing else, I have some tips that can save you time and hassle when […]

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