>editors
Well we knew that…
It's really sad when you learn that some of your closest "friends" are spooks, anon. Trust me, I know.
Yes, which is racketeering in the US and operating on a secret commission in Canada. Both illegal.
Trips say yes. What do you think dumpster diving is?
Or did you mean 4chan mods? They are too. :)
The proof is when you put them into catch-22 situations. They tend to just ghost on you. They know they are burned.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stasi
>One of its main tasks was spying on the population, mainly through a vast network of citizens turned informants, and fighting any opposition by overt and covert measures, including hidden psychological destruction of dissidents (Zersetzung, literally meaning decomposition). Its Main Directorate for Reconnaissance (German: Hauptverwaltung Aufklärung) was responsible for both espionage and for conducting covert operations in foreign countries. Under its long-time head Markus Wolf, this directorate gained a reputation as one of the most effective intelligence agencies of the Cold War.
>Being the noble one is overrated at times
At times, but never in the end. Always maintain your integrity. We're going to be the new leaders, we need to have that.
With the first point of fellowship, we are instructed to go by foot to answer the needs of others, but more especially that of a Brother Freemason. This is not to say we ignore others in our benevolent acts, but rather that we look carefully not to ignore our Bothers in need. Beyond helping with Masonic instruction and guarding a Brother's fidelity, we should strive to insure our Brethren reach their potential and serve the Order to the fullest. Helping them to improve themselves helps us be better Freemasons.
Within the second point of fellowship, we find the power of prayer, especially prayer directed for the benefit of a fallen Brother. When we kneel to pray, we call upon the most powerful force to bring about good. Acknowledging our dependence upon The Most High can lead to the wisdom to see His path, the courage to choose that path above all others, and the strength to carry out His will. Clarity of action and concern for the welfare of our Brethren makes Freemasonry a stronger Fraternity.
With the third point of fellowship, we are reminded of the responsibility of trust. Holding in our heart the secrets of our Brother Freemason is a sacred responsibility. We do have some discretion with those secrets, but our honor requires treating them with the utmost respect. When communicated to us confidentially, a Brother's words are to be securely guarded, as we would wish our own words to be properly guarded. We earn the trust of others by giving trust, and our Brother is our most trusted friend.
In the fourth point of fellowship, we are charged to support the character of our Brother, either before his face or behind his back. In an age when people eagerly seize rumors concerning the conduct of others, we must guard the character and integrity of our Brethren on all occasions. As Freemasons we are charged to erect our Masonic edifices, not tear them down, and a careless word can do more harm than good.
With fifth point of fellowship, we are encouraged to give wise counsel to our Brother Freemason and to support him in his time of need. In Ancient Craft Masonry, the hand symbolized the support, while the whispered counsel, if found worthy, was equally common. The key is to see the responsibility of communicating good advice and providing support and help in implementing that advice. No matter who we are, we will need some help at some time, and, as Freemasons, we should strive to be available to offer our assistance to others when needed.
http://www.practicalprimitive.com/skillofthemonth/pemmican.html
Believe it or not, when made properly Pemmican does not taste too bad. Okay, you probably wouldn't want to serve it for Sunday dinner, but I bet you'd be surprised at how "not bad!" it actually tastes.
Packed with calories, which is what you need in a survival situation, pemmican is way up there on the "bang for your buck" food scale. It also travels well, can be stored for a LONG time, and can be made with many different variations so feel free to experiment with the extras that you add.
And next time you cook a pot roast or make some stew, save that stuff that hardens over on the top (the rendered fat) and try your hand at a batch of pemmican.
Tips & Tricks for Making Pemmican
When preparing your fat, meat and berry ratios it is best to make them equal by weight, not volume. You will get much better tasting results!
So long as the fat has been properly rendered pemmican does not require any refrigeration, but be sure that you use air-tight containers for storage. Sausage-type links in a tight plastic wrap or vacuum packed can last a very long time.
Glass jars or and pottery containers are also good, and better for rodent-proofing your stash!
While not as high in fat and calories as the meat-fat version, vegetarians can make a similar product using peanut butter (the commercially made non-separating kind) in place of rendered fat and fruit or vegetable leather instead of meat jerky.
Luke 12:48
>But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.