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Depends where you store them! On your personal computer's hard drive? In the "cloud"? As an attachment in your Gmail email? How will you access them for proof? Also, those statements can come monthly or quarterly. For some people, balances can change a lot in those time periods. It's better to do a quick printout every week or so...

No doubt China is pushing to be on top of the mountain. But at the end of the day, what I think is most important is, how will I find locally what I need, and how will I obtain it. I can't control what happens across the Pacific in China. It's all about how will I provide for my family here, and protect them, and putting plans in place to achieve those goals.

For some, it does. But I've always wondered how many people would accept it at it's silver value, or would only accept it at face value? Not a whole lot of people even understand PMs. I even wonder if I had to break out a 1 oz silver round for payment, how many people even know what a ounce of silver is worth, and think I was carrying a quarter?

You might want to reconsider that, and put away some cash. If a cyber attack happens, like mentioned in this article, your plastic would be useless, and your accounts could be wiped out..... I'll also mention that people should regularly print out their investment and bank balances. Wouldn't it really suck if you woke up one morning, and your balances were ZERO, and you have no backup copy to show the finance institution and prove your balances. ........."Israel on Thursday led a 10-country simulation of a major cyberattack on the global financial system in an attempt to increase cooperation that could help to minimise any potential damage to financial markets and banks. The simulated "war game", as Israel's Finance Ministry called it and planned over the past year, evolved over 10 days, with sensitive data emerging on the Dark Web. The simulation also used fake news reports that in the scenario caused chaos in global markets and a run on banks. The simulation -- likely caused by what officials called "sophisticated" players -- featured several types of attacks that impacted global foreign exchange and bond markets, liquidity, integrity of data and transactions between importers and exporters. "These events are creating havoc in the financial markets," said a narrator of a film shown to the participants as part of the simulation and seen by Reuters. "Attackers are 10 steps ahead of the defender," Micha Weis, financial cyber manager at Israel's Finance Ministry, told Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/exclusive-imf-10-countries-simulate-cyber-attack-global-financial-system-2021-12-09/

Now, port congestion hits the NY ports. It's not only happening on the West coast ports. This will delay products coming through East coast ports. ...."New data from Bloomberg shows a rare bottleneck has materialized at the New York area's port terminals, the busiest on the East Coast, due to labor shortage fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have seen a spike in the number of labor going out into quarantine," Port Authority Director Sam Ruda said. The developing backlog is a labor issue as port workers stay home due to the rapid spread of the Omicron virus. Meanwhile, at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, on the West Coast, responsible for 40% of all shipping containers entering the U.S., congestion is at a record high of three weeks. President Biden's plan to alleviate port congestion is not working. Vessels are avoiding the mess on the West Coast and are opting for other less crowded ports. The shipping crisis continues to spread. https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/new-york-port-hit-rare-vessel-congestion-amid-covid-induced-labor-shortage

So, you think if the US melts down, that won't have an effect on a bunch of other countries. You do know that the dollar is the world's reserve currency, right?

Another point, I don't think we make it to Phase 4 to see the corpses... That happens after Phase 1. When the machines accepting plastic get turned off, Mad Max shows his head quickly. Very few people have cash laying around, so it won't matter of a loaf of bread costs $5, or $50, or $500... call that hyperinflation any way you want, the Zombie will be out in full force. They'll have no way to obtain their necessary supplies. Very few will be lucky to survive to Phase 4, where they will be able to scoop up deals with all the PMs in their safe. Wifey was in the safe the other day, and pulled out some coins and said, "what are you going to do with this stuff"? My answer .." well, they're nice and shiny.."

I have PMs too, as part of my overall plan, but I even doubt in Phase 4, if anything can be done with them. We have to survive Phases 1 - 3, and we have no idea what the landscape will look like when we get to Phase 4. Will there be some special deals or big purchases you could make with them at that time? Maybe? Will you be breaking off pieces of your gold coins to buy chickens and vegetables from the local farmer or to put gas in your car? Doubtful. The odds are, my PM's will pass to the kids when I exit the planet, and they'll be stuck with them. I hear they make nice paperweights....

Well, this isn't heading in the right direction: ...."Before Christmas eve, President Biden declared his administration's efforts to eliminate supply-chain bottlenecks ahead of the holiday season had succeeded. Ten days into the new year, we can firmly say that is not the case. The hashtag "BareShelvesBiden" has been trending on Twitter for the last 24 hours. The hashtag ranked on Twitter's most trending list as of late Sunday evening. People from around the country tweeted pictures and videos of bare supermarket shelves as Biden's Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force fails to address pandemic-induced disruptions. Southern, PA Target. Southern California. Oakton, Virginia https://www.zerohedge.com/political/bare-shelvesbiden-trends-alarming-number-people-report-empty-shelves

Problem is, you need to survive between 1 and 3, or 4 will be worthless.

Here ya go: http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/rifle/762x39/

Yeah, but most of that is contained in the 1A Lounge, which comes with a disclaimer, and requires a SECOND login to access. Nobody is forced to go there, and lurkers can't access it or even see it. So, if a reader takes the time to get in the 1A Lounge, after seeing all the disclaimers, they really don't have a leg to stand on and reason to complain.... They were warned.....

True, but if the guy comes with a referral from people you know, hopefully he won't screw it up, versus just pulling someone from Craigslist. That's the BIG issue, you can't disable the bathroom for multiple days during reno. A day without a shower is survivable, broken up floor and no toilet, not so much... You might need to move her into your shop to live for a few days during construction..

Exactly my thought. Even with the 15 foot stand off with the Taser, that's still pretty close, and a easy space to close up. The last thing I'd want to do is fumble and try to remove the cartridge, and then have to make direct contact on the attacker. That's possible, but another option with the Byrna is that you can hit a solid object near the attacker, like a wall or the ground, to dispurse the pepper. I watched some videos where they did that, burst them in front of the attacker, and it had the same effect when he went through the cloud. Isn't this the whole point of the less-lethal, to slow down or stop the attack so it gives you the chance to escape. Do many guys use them to "disable" the attacker, so they can directly and physically attack the attacker? That's why I think the Byrna has more benefits. Five rounds and good for like 100 feet. Helps keep the distance.

Like it says in the article, when the industry gets consolidated down to two main manufactures, it hurts the consumers. Doesn't matter if it's primers or regular ammo, they just regulate output to keep their profits up. They know, based on the last two years, what people are willing to pay. They know, if you want it, you'll buy it, at whatever price. I think the range we're in now, like $350 - $400 a case for 9mm might be the range for a while. Plus, the cost to enter for a new manufacturer is daunting. Between the supply shortages in raw materials and the regulatory environment of the current administration and the anti-gun sentiment, good luck seeing any new entries in this area.

That one looks like a good choice. Did you actually show the pictures to mom, and get her opinion on what will work for her? The seat is also a good idea, or having the ability to use a portable shower chair, if the built in wasn't there.

Looks like some even more downward pressure. Back to levels it was at a year ago, after hitting a high in Nov. around 69,000. ....."The price of bitcoin fell at one point Monday to its lowest point since September, as rising rates continue leading investors to shed positions in risky, growth-oriented assets. Bitcoin fell as much as 6% to touch a low of $39,771.91, according to Coin Metrics, but has since reclaimed some of its losses. It last traded about 4% lower at $40,758.90. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, fell more than 6% to $2,979.82. Declines across the cryptocurrency market follow a week of rough trading for equities, particularly momentum stocks. As the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield spiked to start 2022, investors have been rotating into more cyclical and value names. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/10/bitcoin-tumbles-below-40000-to-lowest-since-september-as-investors-dump-risky-assets.html

I worked with a lot of the elderly and disabled. Having to step over a small curb isn't a big issue for most of them, specially if they're still ambulatory. What's more important is installing grab bars that they can hold on for support and safety. Seriously consider installing one on the edge, that can be grabbed when stepping in, and installing one on the back wall, to grab when turning around.

What's his Cliff Notes version of the video? What does he recommend?

Does that work through clothes or a jacket?

Honest question, how many members have been chased away because of said admonishment or lecturing, when middle age men get chastised or lectured for having everyday, "normal" guy banter?

It's the size of a full sized pistol, so in any CCW situation (with this or a real handgun) concealment would be an issue. But in the case where you're wearing a jacket, in any vehicle, at work, etc., it's not a bad option, compared to other less-lethal products available.

If cash becomes worthless in that situation, who's going to have that $50,000 laying around to give you for your PMs. Don't get sucked into the narrative by the PM hawkers about "hyperinflation" and a "store of wealth" in a SHTF. Just look around in your area, which gas station, grocery store, pizza place will take your PMs for payment of their products?

They do, but they're the last ones you want to hire. They are usually guys who couldn't cut it with their own businesses, so they had to go with a sure thing, and get funneled work from the Big Box stores. You're better off asking around with your customer base if they have a recommendation for a plumber.

They also love to tease you with the intro 0% rates to suck you in. They know that half the people will miss a payment, then they get to back hammer you for the double digit rate for the whole period and amount.