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Conservative talk radio host Glenn Beck seems to preach preppers’ message when he tells listeners: ‘It’s never too late to prepare for the end of the world as we know it.’

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…..item 1)….. Mail Online …. www.dailymail.co.uk/news …. It’s the end of the world as they know it: How growing numbers of American ‘preppers’ are getting ready for Armageddon (by stockpiling food and guns)

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Last updated at 8:57 PM on 23rd January 2012

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When Patty Tegeler looks out the window of her home overlooking the Appalachian Mountains in southwestern Virginia, she sees trouble on the horizon.

‘In an instant, anything can happen,’ she told Reuters.

‘And I firmly believe that you have to be prepared.’

Ms Tegeler is among a growing subculture of Americans who refer to themselves informally as ‘preppers.’
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Ready for anything: Chuck Izzo, a "prepper" sits in his basement where he stores wood pellets to fuel his woodstove, an alternative heat source in his home

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Some are driven by a fear of imminent societal collapse, others are worried about terrorism, and many have a vague concern that an escalating series of natural disasters is leading to some type of environmental cataclysm.

They are following in the footsteps of hippies in the 1960s who set up communes to separate themselves from what they saw as a materialistic society, and the survivalists in the 1990s who were hoping to escape the dictates of what they perceived as an increasingly secular and oppressive government.

Preppers, though are, worried about no government.

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Ms Tegeler, 57, has turned her home in rural Virginia into a ’survival center,’ complete with a large generator, portable heaters, water tanks, and a two-year supply of freeze-dried food that her sister recently gave her as a birthday present.

She says that in case of emergency, she could survive indefinitely in her home. And she thinks that emergency could come soon.

‘I think this economy is about to fall apart,’ she said.
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Stocking up: Dennis McClung, of Mesa, Arizona, filled his basement with food to ride out the end of civilization, which he believes is coming December 12

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A wide range of vendors market products to preppers, mainly online. They sell everything from water tanks to guns to survival skills.

Conservative talk radio host Glenn Beck seems to preach preppers’ message when he tells listeners: ‘It’s never too late to prepare for the end of the world as we know it.’

‘Unfortunately, given the increasing complexity and fragility of our modern technological society, the chances of a societal collapse are increasing year after year,’ said author James Wesley Rawles, whose
Survival Blog is considered the guiding light of the prepper movement.

A former Army intelligence officer, Mr Rawles has written fiction and non-fiction books on end-of-civilization topics, including ‘How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It,’ which is also known as the preppers’ Bible
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Emerging market: Best Prices Storable Foods in Texas has seen a surge in customers looking to fill their pantries and basements with nonperishable foods to ride out any fall of civilization

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‘We could see a cascade of higher interest rates, margin calls, stock market collapses, bank runs, currency revaluations, mass street protests, and riots,’ he told Reuters.

‘The worst-case end result would be a Third World War, mass inflation, currency collapses, and long term power grid failures.’

—– HOW TO STOCK UP LIKE A PREPPER

You don’t have to own a fallout shelter and believe society is on the brink of collapse to store some extra supplies in case of a natural disaster or other emergency. Here are a few suggestions from the federal government:

….. Food – Three day supply of non-perishable food that requires no heat or refrigeration and little water to eat. Consider MREs (military rations), peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, canned ready-to-eat soup and energy bars. Be sure to include a can opener

….. Water – One gallon per person in your household per day. Keep enough for at least three days.

….. Light – Candles with matches and flashlights with fresh batteries
Communication – Battery-operated on hand-crank radio with NOAA weather radio function

….. Health – First aid kit as well as an prescription and over-the-counter medication you regularly use

….. Sanitation – Spare toilet paper, paper towels and plastic garbage bags

….. Documents – Be sure to keep important documents and family photos together in an easily-accessible place in case you need to leave home

A sense of ’suffering and being afraid’ is usually at the root of this kind of thinking, according to Cathy Gutierrez, an expert on end-times beliefs at Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Such feelings are not unnatural in a time of economic recession and concerns about a growing national debt, she said.

‘With our current dependence on things from the electric grid to the Internet, things that people have absolutely no control over, there is a feeling that a collapse scenario can easily emerge, with a belief that the end is coming, and it is all out of the individual’s control,’ she told Reuters.

She compared the major technological developments of the past decade to the Industrial Revolution of the 1830s and 1840s, which led to the growth of the Millerites, the 19th-Century equivalent of the preppers.

Followers of charismatic preacher Joseph Miller sold everything and gathered in 1844 for what they believed would be the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Many of today’s preppers receive inspiration from the Internet, devouring information posted on websites like that run by attorney Michael T. Snider, who writes The Economic Collapse blog out of his home in northern Idaho.

‘Modern preppers are much different from the survivalists of the old days,’ he said.

‘You could be living next door to a prepper and never even know it. Many suburbanites are turning spare rooms into food pantries and are going for survival training on the weekends.’

Like other preppers, Mr Snider is worried about the end of a functioning US economy. He points out that tens of millions of Americans are on food stamps and that many U.S. children are living in poverty.

‘Most people have a gut feeling that something has gone terribly wrong, but that doesn’t mean that they understand what is happening,’ he said.

‘A lot of Americans sense that a massive economic storm is coming and they want to be prepared for it.’

So, assuming there is no collapse of society — which the preppers call ‘uncivilization’ — what is the future of the preppers?

Ms Gutierrez said that unlike the Millerites — or followers of radio preacher Harold Camping, who predicted the world would end last year — preppers are not setting a date for the coming destruction. The Mayan Calendar predicts doom this December.

‘The minute you set a date, you are courting disconfirmation,’ she said.

Ms Tegeler, who recalls being hit by tornadoes and floods in her southwestern Virginia home, said that none of her ’survival center’ products will go to waste.

‘I think it’s silly not to be prepared," she said.

‘After all, anything can happen.’

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Ending of Dr. Strangelove, one of the best movies ever made.

Vera Lynn – "We’ll Meet Again"

We’ll meet again,
Don’t know where,
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through,
Just like you always do
Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away

So will you please say "Hello"
To the folks that I know
Tell them I won’t be long
They’ll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song

We’ll meet again,
Don’t know where,
Don’t know when
But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day

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(PRWEB UK) 4 March 2012

Although many people are now taking the one device does it all approach, investing in iPhones and Smart phones with a host of superior multi-media functions built-in, the average household still has a plethora of gadgets and single-purpose digital devices. Whats more, most of these prized gadgets are often plugged in and switched on whether in use or not, ravenously chewing up energy and eating a hole in the household budget.

With the average lounge or family room alone containing at least five technological devices from iPods to games consoles, laptops and tablets (thats not counting when everyone is in the room with their mobile phones), not using gadgets efficiently can result in a lot of wasted energy and money. But the drain on resources is usually so subtle it goes unnoticed until the bill comes in.

Fortunately, there are a variety of energy saving devices available on the market that can help power mobile technology without using electricity and they are kind on the pocket as well as the environment. Here are a few suggestions along with some simple tips on how to use gadgets so they are energy efficient.

1. Go green on gadgets. Check out environmentally friendly technology that is energy efficient and ethically made. There are several Eco smart phones on the market that are rated by the O2 eco rankings on how ethically made they are. The best appears to be Sony Ericssons Xperia Mini which won the 2011/2012 European Green Smartphone Award. The newly released Xperia P also has a White Magic energy-saving feature which saves battery life by adjusting the screens brightness automatically to suit the light levels of the users surroundings.

2. Mobile phones, iPods and other devices can be powered for free with solar powered batteries or by wind powered chargers. Gadgets such as the HYmini can be powered by either, providing up to two hours of power for an MP3 player for instance if just placed outside in the sun for one hour. It is also designed to be attached to a bicycle or car and powers up a range of gadgets.

3. An iPhone wind charger called the iFan has also been invented by Dutch designer Tjeerd Veenhoven but supply is currently limited . The fan skin attaches to the handset, topping up the power literally on fresh air. It may not look so cool but all that is required is a bit of a breeze to generate the power needed. Always check with insurers when using wind or solar powered chargers to ensure policies for gadgets cover use of chargers other than the one supplied with the device before use.

4. Another neat device for enhancing the sound of favourite iTune tracks is the iPhone speaker made from bamboo. This is an incredibly simple yet effective idea a natural speaker made from a sustainable material. The user just places their iPhone in a carefully positioned slit in a piece of specially cut, thick bamboo which is several inches long, and the sound played from the phone naturally resonates creating a stereo effect.

5. Consider one device that does it all and then only one device needs powering regularly and the smaller the device, the less energy it takes to power it. Smartphones are a great choice for reducing the amount of energy and gadgets in use as they are capable of a range of functions. Pocket sized bundles of multi-media magic, featuring capabilities that allow users to view, share and create information, taking high quality images and videos, while allowing access to the internet and social networking sites. The iPhone 4S even has Siri voice recognition which acts like a personal secretary so smartphones have got pretty much everything covered.

6. Choose laptops and tablets to save energy. Desktop computers are not as energy efficient as laptops or the lightweight revolutionary tablets which are becoming ever more popular. Another good reason to buy that iPad.

7. Switch devices and chargers off at the mains or unplug. Its amazing how often mobile phones, games consoles, chargers and computers are left on or in standby mode but they are constantly chewing up electricity. So hit the switch on any gadget not being used and save money. Devices consume almost as much energy on standby as when in use. It is a simple tip but one that is safer too as devices that are left on are potential fire hazards and chargers, which have been known to overheat, are often issued with warnings not to be left unattended while plugged in due to this.

8. Decrease the intensity of the light on computer screens. More energy and money can be saved by simply adjusting screen light levels on PCs and laptops. The brighter the display screen the higher the energy consumption. Getting the right light balance is important though. There is little point in saving energy if the risk of eye strain or eye fatigue is increased by setting the levels too low, so users should adjust screens to a comfortable level.

9. Change settings on computers creating a schedule for when PCs are active or sleeping.

10. Use energy monitors or energy meter apps – Some energy companies provide customers with free energy monitors when signing up but there are plenty on the market plus iPhone apps such as SmartEnergy which can individually monitor the electricity consumption of separate devices.

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West Palm Beach, Fla., (PRWEB) March 09, 2012

SunFest, Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festival, announces national acts scheduled to headline at the 30th annual event being held May 2-6, along scenic Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach. National acts scheduled to perform include Counting Crows, Creed, Pitbull, The Fray, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Passion Pit, Paul Rodgers, Third Eye Blind, Girl Talk, Foreigner, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Herbie Hancock, Matisayhu, Coheed & Cambria, All American Rejects, NEEDTOBREATHE, SOJA, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Fab Four and more.

Weve had an exciting year planning the 30th celebration of SunFest, said Paul Jamieson, executive director of SunFest. We have pulled together a lineup that includes todays current stars and up and comers, to some of the most loved music of the past 30 years. SunFest 2012 is relevant to those who enjoyed the first festival and those who were not even born then. And as always, SunFest is a music experience of value, diversity, location and quality like no other available in the country.

Counting Crows will perform Wednesday evening, May 2 on the Bank of America Stage. Originating from California, the group gained popularity in 1994 after the release of their debut album, August & Everything After featuring the hit song Mr. Jones. The Crows hit song Accidentally in Love was included in the film Shrek 2, landing them an Academy Award nomination in 2004.

Rock band, Coheed and Cambria will perform Wednesday evening, May 2 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. The New Jersey native group came together in 1995, releasing the first album of their science fiction storyline called, The Amory Wars. Currently they have two-live albums along with several special edition releases. Their latest album is, Im Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World for Tomorrow and they are currently working on their fifth studio album which will be a prequel to the series.

Snoop Dogg will perform on the Bank of America Stage on Thursday evening, May 3. In 1993, Snoops first album Doggystyle, featuring hit singles Whats My Name and Gin and Juice, made its way to the No. 1 spot on Billboards hip-hop and top 200 charts. He went on to release three chart-topping albums in the 90s making him known for his laid-back rapping style. His most well-known single, Drop it Like Its Hot was released in 2004 and also reached the top of the charts. Snoop was the first artist to release a ringtone rap, Its The D.O.G in 2007.

Pittsburgh native, Wiz Khalifa will perform on the Bank of America Stage Thursday evening, May 3. Straight out of high school in 2005, Wiz released his first mix-tape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania. It didnt take long for Wiz to drop his first album, Show and Prove, rated best album of the year on Okayplayer.com. Establishing himself as an artist, he quickly became the top search on Google and the number one tweeting topic on Twitter. His latest hit from Atlantic Records, Black and Yellow landed him 35 million views on YouTube.

Chicago native, Herbie Hancock will perform on the Tire Kingdom Stage, Thursday evening, May 3. After taking on the first movement of Mozart at 11 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, he went on to graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa. Joining trumpeter Donald Bryants group, he moved to New York City. Best known for his outstanding blend of funky rhythms and ethereal harmonies, his hit song Watermelon Man has been covered by dozens of musicians.

Rock Band Creed will perform Friday evening, May 4 on the Bank of America Stage. Founding members, vocalist Scott Strapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillip, entered the studio in 1997 to record the first album, My Own Prison after producing their own label, Blue Collar. Initially being self-released, the group was picked up by Wind-Up Records. Creed was the first band ever to have four no. 1 singles off their debut album.

Platinum -elling singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumental artist, Paul Rodgers will perform on the Tire Kingdom Stage, Friday evening, May 4. After writing, recording, producing, and releasing 30 albums since 1968, Rodgers has gone on to sell 90 million records, form and lead 3 bands(Free, Bad Company, & The Firm) to worldwide success. In 2010, Rodgers was ranked No. 1 Greatest Rock Single in the UK top 40 for his hit All Right Now. His latest earning was the Ivor Novello Songwriting Award for his outstanding contribution to British music.

Boston based group Passion Pit will perform on the FPL Stage, Friday evening May 4. Head vocalist, Michael Angelakos has composed the groups two studio masterpieces Manners and Chunk of Change. The latest of the two albums, Manners which was produced by Columbia Records in 2009 reveals a complex and challenging 21st century sound and sensibility. Passion Pit has opened for many well-known artists, including Death Cab for Cutie.

Jamaican reggae artist SOJA will perform on the Bank of America Stage, Saturday afternoon May 5. SOJA released their first album in 2002, Peace in a Time of War. True Love and Peace in a Time of War were the groups two hit singles giving them some national attention. As their fan base, concerts, and name grew, they produced their third album Born in Babylon in August of 2005. They average 150 shows a year hitting every major U.S. city and internationally throughout Canada, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Sweden.

Michael Franti & Spearhead will perform on the Bank of America stage on Saturday afternoon, May 5. Not only is Franti an award-winning musician and activist, but also an award-winning documentary film writer. The group performed at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards in 2011. This year, Franti has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best World Music Album. This is the first time Franti has ever been nominated. Currently the group is on tour for their sixth studio album, All Rebel Rockers, a reggae-steeped record.

Southern rock band The Marshall Tucker Band will perform Saturday evening, May 5 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. The band signed with Capricorn Records and released their debut album, The Marshall Tucker Band in 1973. They went on to gain national recognition as they toured with the Allman Brothers Band. In 1977, the band reached great success with their Top 15 single, Heard It in a Love Song. Also that year, the band was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance.

The Outlaws will take the Tire Kingdom Stage, on Saturday afternoon, May 5. Natives of Tampa, Florida, The Outlaws quickly became the college crowd favorite in the 70s. Clive Davis signed the group to Arista Label in 1975, releasing their debut albumGreen Grass and High Tides which became no. 13 on the Billboards Hot 100. With substantial success in the live concert arena, the Outlaws have become best known for their Southern Rock music.

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, a mix of ska and punk, will perform on the FPL Stage on Saturday evening, May 5. In 1996, The Bosstones helped organize the Safe and Sound benefit album in response to Boston-area family planning clinic slayings. The group then went on to produce a radio smash hit The Impression That I Get, landing them the favorite artist award at the 1997 American Music Awards. Their most recent album The Magic of Youth was released in 2011 with their newest smash hit Like a Shot Gun.

Saturday evening, May 5 San Franciscos Third Eye Blind will perform on the Bank of America Stage. Having recorded three best-selling albums and assembled one career retrospective, 3EB is led by Stephan Jenkins. Third Eye Blind is known for such hits “Jumper” and “Semi-Charmed Life.”

Pop/punk rock band The All-American Rejects will perform on the Ba