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The Hard Times Newsletter You Can't Afford To Miss... How to Live 'Off The Grid' and Enjoy a Life of Food and Energy Independence Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle or Attracting Unwanted Attention Top Off-Grid and Survival Experts Share Their Secrets...FREE!   Dear Fellow Patriot, Modern American life has become a chapter out of the Book of Daniel, with the ruling elite feasting on what is left of the American empire, blaspheming the traditional faith of our fathers and oblivious to the writing on the wall that spells out the end of a century of American prosperity and security. I fear that our rulers, just like King Belshazzar, have gorged themselves on power and wealth. And while seeing the signs they find them unintelligible as those of us upon whose backs the excess has been made possible see the truth as plain as day.     My name is Bill Heid and for years I've been concerned about the direction our country is headed. During the Cold War we recognized the great evil of Communism and sacrificed to meet and defeat that enemy, but since the fall of the USSR our nation has drifted further and further from the Christian foundations of our society, embracing debauchery and decadence that rivals the worst societal conditions since Noah's time. In the last decade we've experienced the worst attack on US soil in nearly 200 years, a catastrophic hurricane in New Orleans which displaced millions of people and revealed a dark underbelly to American society. This natural disaster resulted ultimately in riots, looting and assaults. It also exposed a bureaucratic, impotent government that could only fight over who was responsible.   "One 'not-guilty' verdict led to riots in L.A. and a hurricane turned New Orleans into third world anarchy... what's in store for your community?"   Then the credit crisis came, the stock market crash, and the gradual but unmistakable takeover of the economy by the federal government. While most Americans voted for a Messianic candidate for President who proclaimed that he was the one "we've all been waiting for", the crisis grew to the point where true unemployment is at 15% 20% and our debt to income ratio is worse than during the darkest days of the Great Depression. Now word is leaking out that we're on the verge of a catastrophic global food shortage that experts are saying could result in mass starvation, war and societal collapse and our own government is covering it up, proclaiming that harvests will be at record levels this year while their own data show inventories nearing critically low levels. I can't help but remember how the Soviet news services continued to publish the most absurd stories about the strength of the Communist system and the robust nature of industry and agriculture while everyone in the world saw it collapsing and knew better. Perhaps the difference between then and now is even the Politburo was aware it was all a fraud while our own rulers seem to actually believe they are above the laws of God and nature and can do anything.   "Getting off the grid means knowing how to raise your own nutrient dense food." "Could you survive for a few days... or weeks without electricity or a trip to the grocery store?"   It's clear to me, and I suspect to you as well, that we're on the verge of a dramatic shift in civilization. I'm afraid the unthinkable is now possible-if not probable-and like Joseph interpreting the dreams for Pharaoh, we must be the ones to recognize the signs and prepare. Just imagine if the next al Qaeda attack isn't a plane full of jet fuel crashing into a skyscraper, but a missile hundreds of miles over the US carrying an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon that when detonated would literally fry every electrical circuit in the country. Such a weapon is not even hypothetical; our own government has confirmed that China, North Korea and others already have this ability and it may fall into the hands of terrorists. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke about this when he commented, "A single bomb that could send the entire country back into the dark ages... and it's not just about not being able to turn on the TV or check email... without electricity the gas station can't pump gas, grocery stores can't refrigerate food, hospitals can't save lives, ATMs can't provide cash... and life as we have known it for decades comes to an end."   How would your family survive if the shelves at the grocery store are empty, there's no gas to put in the car and every computer and phone for hundreds of miles is dead?     The threat to our lifestyle doesn't just come from tech-savvy terrorists or a rogue nation... in our hospitals, clinics, schools and offices lurks an equally threatening enemy; drug-resistant superbugs that have been made increasingly potent over the years by over-prescription of antibiotics and can destroy your immune system and leave you in a coma before even the best Doctors can figure out what you have. Whether the next superbug comes from a terrorist lab, a sick illegal who came here to make a buck, or a foreign visitor who is unwittingly carrying a silent killer, the government isn't prepared for a true epidemic, and whether all those 'camps' that have been setup around the country are to quarantine the sick or safeguard the healthy survivors, their handling of a true epidemic is likely to be arrogant and foolhardy, if not dangerous. And yet, whenever a natural, alternative medicine is discovered that promises potential to relieve suffering or cure naturally, the government-big pharma partnership crushes it under foot, even criminalizing the growth or possession of time-tested natural medicines. The unfortunate truth is they are more interested in taxing and regulating medicine than allowing the population to look after their own safety.   "I hate to burst your bubble, but if you're looking to the next election to 'fix things', you're in for a terrible surprise; whoever wins the next election might affect how fast things deteriorate, but the terrible outcome is certain."   If you're thinking that the surprise election of Republican Scott Brown to the Senate from Massachusetts means ObamaCare is dead and the country is safe again, think again. Scott Brown will be one of the most liberal Republican votes in the Senate and he's unlikely to stop a freight train that has decades of momentum and baggage built up since FDR put us on the path to socialism under the guise of ending the first Great Depression. One way or another, government will find a way to control our access to health care and manage who gets what and when, and once in place no future Republican or conservative President or Congress will have the courage to undo the damage. The vast welfare state we have today was started by FDR as a temporary measure, expanded by LBJ temporarily, and now threatens to consume the entire federal budget, which is already at 1/5th the total economy. And while the threats to the power grid and our health care are grave, the threat to our very existence grows daily as our food supply borders on collapse. Around the world economists and analysts are warning that catastrophic crop failures, the use of food for alternative energy products (like ethanol), and the booming population and urbanization in Asia have brought food supplies to record lows. To make matters worse, here in the US 98% of us are now dependent on just 2% of the population for our food, and most of us are hundreds of miles from the food source, meaning that the slightest disruption in the supply chain will leave cupboards bare and bellies empty.   "The average grocery store has just 72 hours of inventory... and that is easily wiped out even by severe weather warnings."   One of the best ways to get off the grid is to learn how to put away food for future emergencies.   But in Washington, times have never been better. Despite billions of dollars of lost crops in 2009 and hundreds of counties declared federal disaster areas (and the majority of some states), the USDA says 2009 was a record harvest. Already in 2010 even more crops have been lost to severe winter storms, with Florida being the latest to request that all 67 counties be declared disaster areas....meanwhile the USDA is projecting record harvests for 2010, while food supplies inch ever lower. Gerald Celente, trend expert and one of the few who predicted the fall of the Soviet Union and the current crisis, predicts: Even just a year ago you wouldn't have imagined such a thing was possible! And yet the signs have been there for years and are only now becoming apparent to a growing group of 'mainstream' observers who would have mocked anyone for suggesting that our very way of life is at risk. But the facts are what they are... and a secular group of men and women from both sides of the aisle who reject any concept of law as coming from the Bible, along with their bankster partners in big business are determined to suck every penny out of us before bankrupting the nation, devaluing the dollar, nationalizing private business and imposing martial law.   "History is replete with examples of the catastrophe brought on by corrupt and unlawful governments who use a crisis and a nation's weakness to gain total control, from the Babylonians to the Roman Emperors and in our own time the communists in China and Russia and the fascists in Germany"     If you're thinking this is impossible, just look at 1930s Germany, a country with a strong Democratic government who was bankrupted by debt and elected a charismatic politician who promised the impossible, which began with the nationalization of industry, the devaluation of the currency and eventually total national destruction. Our own rulers have a worldview no less radical and dangerous than the dictators of the past, and they will stop at nothing to implement their agenda.  As Christians and Patriots, we owe our loved ones and society itself better…and we must prepare for the worst. That's why I'm publishing 'Off The Grid News', the world's premiere independent newsletter to independent living, and although my CPA has begged me to at least charge something, I'm giving it away for FREE. I'm so concerned for the future of our country that I'm putting all my resources behind the effort to inform people about the growing crisis and educate them on the solutions that are available.   "Some of my friends think I have a 'Noah Complex', but in truth I'm just a simple guy who knows a little history, has recognized the signs and think we're headed for a collapse of unthinkable magnitude."   'Off The Grid News' is a fiercely independent, weekly email newsletter that is crammed full of practical information on living and surviving today and in future times when life may not be as easy. Each issue includes articles on topics such as:   Gardening, including "Crisis Gardens" Alternative Energy Options, so you can go 'Off Grid' Political Analysis, So You Can Understand What's Really Going On Herbal Medicines and Alternative Health Care Threats to Your Privacy Economic Analysis, So You Can Prepare Your Finances Gun Ownership, Maintenance, Training and Use How-To Articles on Things Like Canning and Food Storage Emergency Preparedness Planning and Crisis Response Personal Security & Self Defense   Gun skills and gun safety. And much more... Our team of devoted writers and analysts scour the press and utilize our network of deep undercover sources to learn what the headlines really mean and how they will impact your life. For example, you'll discover:   What rising gold prices mean to you... even if you don't own gold How health care reform-in any form-is a sneak attack on your constitutional rights What the trend experts and forecasters are saying is on the horizon The parallels between the fall of the Soviet Union and the future of the US What lessons to learn from the earthquake in Haiti   And other analysis and advice you'll never hear from the mainstream media.  With this information, you'll be able to:     Plan your survival retreat or emergency hideout Plant a survival garden and avoid the common newbie mistakes Learn the secrets for getting (or keeping) a great job in any economy Build your emergency stockpile, without wasting time or money How to select the right "Get Out of Dodge" vehicle Discreetly turn your home into a fortress... without attracting attention Treat common ailments and injuries at home-with ease and confidence Identify the people in your family or community you can rely on... and who you need to avoid When to 'fight' and when to flee... based on the threat and your abilities Choose the right firearms based on your situation and needs   And many more secrets of experienced survivalists... But don't take my word for it, hear what current subscribers have to say:   "I've spent 25 years in emergency rooms and just got back from Haiti, where conditions were worse than anything I've seen before... I've been reading your newsletter for months but it wasn't until I saw the conditions in Haiti that I realized how in a split second life can change forever... keep up the good work." -Dr. James Hollis, Tampa, FL     "A friend forwarded your newsletter to me and I found it fascinating, since I've been somewhat of a closet survivalist for years. You've caused me to sit back a few times and re-evaluate my preparations and be more practical. A lot of the information out there is just pie in the sky kind of stuff, so I appreciate your down-to-earth style." -Margaret Sanderson-Miller, Milwaukee, WI     "My favorite issue of all time was the one where you shared how vinegar can treat arthritis... my mother has suffered from crippling arthritis for years and within a few weeks of trying it she felt better than she had in years. I know it's not an "Off Grid" thing but it changed my life. Thank you!" -Rachel Porterfield, Provo, UT     "I don't agree with all of your political views but your advice on alternative energy, survival stockpiling and gardening is invaluable. The first thing I do every Monday is check my email for your newsletter... and find myself hitting the get new messages button until it shows up!" -Judd Oulette, Fresno, CA     It Comes Free Of Charge Each Week!     Just imagine... each week you'll be adding to your own knowledge the most valuable information from expert advisers from a wide range of backgrounds, giving you the equivalent of a Master's Degree in Off The Grid News, Emergency Preparedness and Survival Techniques. Soon you'll be telling wanna-be homesteaders the right way to configure a solar panel, how to can food so it doesn't lose taste or nutritional value, and what natural remedies fight pain and infection. I have to warn you though... in your enthusiasm you may be tempted to brag to others with your newly discovered secrets, but we strongly encourage readers to use great discretion, because as the crisis worsens both the government and your unprepared neighbors will grow envious of your planning and preparations... so it's best to be discreet. There are few newsletters in existence that offer the kind of insight and advice you'll find in 'Off The Grid News', and those that do often charge $99, $199 even $359 a year... and more. However, on the verge of the Second Great Depression I don't want anyone to miss out on this information just because budgets are tight, so for a limited time I'm offering you a one-year subscription to the newsletter absolutely free.   Off The Grid News is like having six or eight different periodicals condensed into one, concise, easy to read weekly overview of practical information. You don't have to wade through page after page of self-righteous blather; we just cut straight to the information you MUST have. And best of all, it's FREE! Subscribe to Off The Grid News today and on Monday you'll receive the latest edition, packed with useful information that will change your life... guaranteed. And you never have to worry about your privacy because we don't sell, share or rent our list to anyone. So don't delay... sign up for Off The Grid News today. Sincerely, Bill Heid Publisher, Off Grid News P.S. What are you waiting for? The newsletter is free, and if you don't like it, you can unsubscribe immediately and you'll be automatically removed from our list and you'll never hear from us again... I promise!

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Daily News is very important to those who are true Orthodox Catholic Christians.  For without knowing or gaining information for understanding about what is happening in one's local area and around the world, you could  find yourself faced with denied services in the secular area, lack of income, even (although it sounds far-fetched) ability to worship openly for the time is not far off when all will have to decide if they wish to follow the Anti-Christ through the One World Church and One World Government as prophesied by the Apocalypse, the Book of Revelation of St. John or follow the faith delivered once and for all which will cause for many to be denied the abilities to survive under those kind of conditions, causing for one to consider other options. 

Many of those who subscribe to, and some who have caused or are the cause for, these things to happen are involved in or with the Roman Jurisdiction of the Catholic Church (which is not the seat of all things "Catholic") as well as its protestant daughters such as the cultic Jehovah's Witnesses, the Pentecostal Churches, the Church of Latter Day Saints also known as the Mormon Church and far too many more to list. 

Yet, at this web site we do provide some of the reasons about why they are opined to be the harbingers of that which is prophesied in Holy Scripture for the bringing about of the End Times which we have already entered.  It is not necessarily their individual members or parishioners that should be blamed since they are only the "Sheep" and not the Shepherds... So do not think we castigate individual people of themselves as we castigate those "money changers" who Jesus Christ chased out of His Father's House as the Bible Describes; for they exist in these present times too.

Events are already rushing toward that time in which this is beginning to happen and will become more fully wide-spread. In these present times all you need to really do is look around both your local and larger areas as to what is really on-going through.  Things so very little or miniscule that they are barely noticeable except to the more informed observer may become apparent. 

Those little things are the laws of the land, economics, politics, the degrading and erosion of those rights and liberties afforded by the Constitution of these United States of America and many other things such as the manner with which entertainments have taken over much of the populace, entering into and becoming a major focus in worship, and more. 

We ask you, if you don't want to believe us... Have you heard, seen or found what is termed (of the many terms being used) that there are "holding areas" or "camps" or "Closed/Fenced communities" being built by GOVERNMENT? 

Here in North America, especially in the United States of America, we must admit that what Russia has come out of (a communistic, atheist country) we are entering into.  And one last thing that needs also to be understood... Something very important to those of you who are "Catholic" in the Roman sense of its jurisdiction....   And, we believe this also holds true for many who are "Orthodox" whether "Eastern" or "Western"....

[ * Non-Denominational = Synchrestic Ecumenism, Disease of Scholasticism, altering the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ to accommodate the disease of Political Correctness and CULTIC PROTESTANTISM, and the Roman Jurisdiction (Latin Church = Vatican) of the Catholic Church) breaking of - or failure and refusal to respect and abide by  - the ancient Seven Ecumenical "Do Not" Canons which leaves everything else open to God's gift of creativity... failure & refusal to abide by and have respect for those who diligently protect one of the other Pillars of the Church, the Seals of the Confessional, but "Non-Denominational" also includes worshiping Satan's religion of Muslim, Islam by praying with them and other heretics such as 'Pentecostalism,' 'Jehovah's Witnesses,' 'Mormons,' 'Church of Christ,' any so-called church with "Community Church" in their nomenclature and others who by their false and misleading dogmas and doctrines are actually against the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ upon whom and for exacting reason we are called "Christian" in both spirit and truth from which non-denominational protestant sectarian claimants have departed from as being so-called Christian] Only a skilled spiritual father can help you!

Remember: You cannot ride two horses or serve two masters for one of them will be harmed by your thoughts, your very words and your actions which is to blaspheme the Holy Ghost (Spirit) who will depart from you.  And when the Holy Spirit departs, the great deceiver (unbeknownst to you) will rush in to fill the void under disguise of being the Holy Spirit!  Testing of the Holy Spirit to insure it is the Holy Spirit does not, for many a Sectarian Protestant and Roman, work because the Great Deceiver (Satan) is most skilled in worming and snaking his charms around your mind and heart to feign being the Holy Spirit.  Remember, Satan has the same gifts similar to the Holy Spirit but Satan's gifts are UN-HOLY and lead all who accept him (unbeknownst to you) to perdition.

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