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7 Things Every Reputable Food Reserve Company Needs to Tell You

By Denis Korn

You must trust the company that provides you with the food you and your family will require during an emergency

I have written a number of articles dealing with trust, honesty, reflections, guidelines, questions to ask and recommendations concerning the purchasing of food reserve products.  While the food you rely upon [...]

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Are You ALIVE?

By Denis Korn

ALIVENESS is a noun – the state of being ALIVE.  Here are 2 of the definitions of ALIVE from the Encarta Dictionary, on-line:

a.live (adjective)

4. full of life

Full of energy and vigor, and with a zest for and interest in life.

5. animated

Active or animated, especially full of busy activity or a sense of excitement.

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Those of [...]

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Barriers to Critical Thinking – Another Look

By Denis Korn                                                                                                                                    

I am posting once again what has been one of the most read of all my posts.  It continues to be even more timely given the issues that we face as a country and as a civilization today.  As an observer of the current events in our society, it is blatantly [...]

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2012 Reflections – Part 1

By Denis Korn

2012 – Choose your attitude

In Part 1, I wish to share some observations and reflections about 2012 – a much anticipated year that many believe will usher in a myriad of diverse events – both positive and negative, catastrophes, opportunities, and profound transformation.

Then, in Part 2, I will briefly discuss what I [...]

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HONESTY – The Cornerstone of Effective & Truthful Preparedness Planning

By Denis Korn -

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It is time once again to call attention to a previous post regarding a most essential factor in preparing for emergencies or disasters – HONESTY!  This subject is not to be overlooked nor ignored.  When [...]

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Why Are So Many Christians Being Called to Prepare?

By Denis Korn

What's your calling?

The time is appropriate to share an article written prior to Y2K.  The title was the original title – Today it could be expanded to ask: Why Are So Many People of Diverse Communities Being Called to Prepare? While this was written 13 years ago to a Christian audience, it is [...]

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Excerpt from: “Why we elect liars as leaders”

By Denis Korn

Do you have the discernment skills to tell the difference?

I was going over some old articles I used when teaching Critical Thinking at our local college.  This brief excerpt caught my eye especially given the political and corporate climate of the present.

I always admired the perceptive and truthful discernment skills that Cicero possessed [...]

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What is Your Triggering Event?

By Denis Korn

Be Prepared to Be Prepared

2012 has arrived and with it a growing number of people believe serious physical, political and economic events could be occurring worldwide, it is once again essential to direct your attention to what I have identified as a “triggering event.”  (Stay tuned, as a student of prophecy [...]

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A Preparedness Metaphor – Building An Image of Preparedness Planning

By Denis Korn

How are you building your preparedness planning structure? Will it be strong and endure – or weak and collapse when you need it most?

Last year when this post first appeared I realized from many conversations with new preparedness planners that the development process was haphazard and unfamiliar.  Creating a strong, reliable and [...]

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The “What Disappears First” Preparedness Game

By Denis Korn

What's first!

Here is a valuable exercise or game for the whole family – or office.  Using the Checklist of Essentials as a guide, determine the items that would be bought up first, disappear or be unavailable in your community during a short term emergency – 3 to 14 days.

Then expand your list to [...]

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Be Encouraged

By Denis Korn

We live in interesting times!

If you should find yourself reading this article tucked away on this website it is because you were guided here to be encouraged.  It is not meant to be an article about preparedness or outdoor adventure – it is here to be a brief rest from the apprehension of [...]

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The 10 Commandments of Preparedness

By Denis Korn

Be prepared for taking action!

1. Thou shalt acknowledge oneself for being responsible

You have made a wise and sound decision and have chosen to take responsibility for you and your family, and to be prepared in the event of unforeseen circumstances.  Be encouraged to continue this process with diligence, motivation, and discernment.  Read: Beginning [...]

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Your Attitude is Your Decision – Own it!

By Denis Korn

Seriously reflect on this post!

Time to look at the importance of attitude once again.  Why?  Look around – read the headlines – talk to family, friends, co-workers – experience the media – both mainstream and alternative.

What’s your attitude?  How are you coping?  Do you see a correlation between your attitude and your [...]

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WAR – Is it Worth it?

Deserted: The denuded buildings of Sirte will have to be demolished after they were pounded with heavy artillery for weeks

By Denis Korn

This WAR in Libya is happening as you read this.

A picture is worth a thousand words!

Reflect upon it.  What does it tell you?

This picture [...]

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Eschatology and Apocalypticism – Reflections on End Times

By Denis Korn

Are we at the End or the Beginning – or somewhere in-between?

I realize that some of this material may be a bit “academic” and some of the terminology may be unfamiliar, however there is much here for serious reflection and study.  Posts such as this one relate to preparedness by pointing out some [...]

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The Chicken Little & Boy Who Cried Wolf Media

By Denis Korn

Discernment Anyone?

The media I refer to is both mainstream and alternative – TV – Radio – Internet – Print – Entertainment.  This brief post is a follow-up to my last post and once again the essential theme is TRUST.

At a time when our society is plagued and overwhelmed by great delusion, fallacy and [...]

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Are You Being Deceived? Trust – Confusion – Critical Thinking

By Denis Korn

Can you discern the truth from the lie?

“There is SO much confusing information out there on the web. One does not know what & who to trust anymore?”

This was the opening sentence of an email I recently received from Michael – a gentleman who is a MD and also has a PhD [...]

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Honesty – The Cornerstone of Effective Preparedness Planning

By Denis Korn -

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I have written a great deal on preparedness planning on this blog.  I have given both general and specific information on the preparedness process – tips – guidelines – action steps – and numerous crucial questions [...]

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Barriers to Critical Thinking

By Denis Korn                                                                                                                                    

I have decided to post this article on the barriers to critical thinking, which I use in teaching, as the 3rd in a series of posts dealing with the psychological, emotional and spiritual components of emergency and disaster preparedness planning.

Normalcy Bias – Why People are attached to Inaction

The Emotional and Spiritual Components [...]

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The Emotional and Spiritual Components of Preparedness

Our emotions effect our perceptions

By Denis Korn

For many the foundation

In my last post I talked about Normalcy Bias – the mental state by which people cling to perceptions that are familiar and comfortable – and because of this state they can be in denial of the reality of the circumstances around them.  In some [...]

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