SurvivalRing has been on the web since 1997. It started out as a single web page to support the SurvivalRing Survival and Preparedness webring, hosted way back then on Webring.org (now a poorly run Dot.Com company). Within a couple of months, the webring had 12 members webrings. By the late fall of 1999 (pre Y2K), SurvivalRing had 750 members and amazing traffic.

Starting in early 1998, SurvivalRing become it’s own website, with hosting, downloads, features, and a budding online community was born.

Today, SurvivalRing has been beefed up on infrastructure and backend support, and now has the room, and power, to offer AMAZING future growth.

Here’s the details…

Current online storage capacity….
25 gigabytes (or 25,0000 megabytes)
(originally? 10 megabytes)

Current bandwith limits…
None - Now with Freedom bandwith
(originally? 500 megabytes a month)

Current UNIQUE domain capability…
8 unique, full blown domain baseds websites
(originally? 1…and multiple subdomains)

added…
SSL certificate and security features
unlimited email addresses
unlimited subdomains
much, much more…

Now, what can I do with all that space?

=> Put dozens of CDs worth of new content on the web.

=> Put ISO CD image files on the web for folks to instantly download, if they prefer that do receiving a regular CD in the mail, for both of my CD publications to date

=> Put HUNDREDS of new files online that I’ve been holding off on to keep the site running smoothly without hitting bandwidth or space limitations. The new documents will contain tens of thousands of new pages, never before on the web.

=> Add video productions as I make them, and keep all variations of video files (mpeg, mov, rm, avi, etc) online for visitor choices of download

=> upcoming podcast production…ALL shows will remain online instead of being rotated offline.

Who knows what else I’ll add? But, the good news is, I literally have power and space to put incredible amounts of data, info, and knowledge online, all in one place.

Now, I’ve gone through as many parts of the website since the move was completed today, and think I’ve fixed all the database errors that popped up. If, however, you find any part of the website now working, please email me and let me know so I can fix it asap.

Now, go and enjoy the rest of the website. And, thanks for dropping in…

Rich
Founder-SurvivalRing.org

Another media company has contacted me requesting help in finding folks who may be interested in adventure, travel, survival, and probably a little pain and worry.

I’ve taken a look at their website below and I’ve seen many of the shows they produce appear on the Discovery Channel.

While I will suggest that anyone interested in helping this reality series possibility pursue it with caution (all kinds of things happen when you let it all out on national TV…think of Survivor Winner Richard Hatch, who’s now in prison for tax fraud regarding his winnings), if you ARE up for a challenge, an adventure, and a chance to do something very few individuals ever get to, then send them an email at the address below.

I have. And I will report any updates here.

Rich

Below is the inquiry I received, and below that is the posting they want to share in their search for what I’ll term “meat”.

Hi there,

We’re a non-fiction TV production company looking for some survivalists for a show we have in development. Would mind if I posted an ad in the SurvivalRing forums? I understand many forums have issues with SpamBots, so I thought I’d just contact you first. I’ve included the text of the ad
below.

And here is the posting I’ll be sharing on my websites and other areas….

From Ms. P (name sanitized per request)
Morningstar Entertainment
Burbank, CA
www.morningstarentertainment.com

Are you able to survive in the most dangerous places and situations? We are
currently looking for media-savvy men and women to appear in a television
series about surviving the worst the world has to offer.

If you think you might fit the bill, please email a picture and a brief
letter about what qualifies you to be our survivor to:

morningstarentertainment1@yahoo.com

Check us out on the web:
http://www.morningstarentertainment.com

No calls, please.

I’ve done quite a few new website projects for the SurvivalRing web project over the past couple of months. As a college student with two applied science degrees, and goals of helping others in every way possible, I’m using my web, media, programming, production, and business skills to create resources to help everyone become more self sufficient and self reliant. This includes giving you the tools to generate you own income, regardless of your limits.

With that in mind, I’m creating a series of profit producing websites that will cover all the operations costs of the SurvivalRing website (now in it’s TENTH year!), provide an income that allows me to take care of my family’s needs, and let me continue to expand the boundaries of SurvivalRing’s reach and capabilities.

First and favorite at this point is my new SurvivalGear store, where you can pick up a multitude of survival tools, survival kits, survival food, and much more. Need to stock up on some potassium iodide? We have it… How about some Israeli Gas masks AND extra filters for everyone in your family? We’ve got that too. Maybe you might want a prepackaged Bug Out Bag…for the next tornado or hurricane that heads you way? We have them here, here and here…

There are literally thousands of survival and preparedness items in the
SurvivalGear store, including entertainment items such as classic survival related movies (The Stand, Red Dawn, The Road Warrior, Braveheart, and more), tools including multitools, rescue tool kits, emergency safety hammers, generators, and other neccessary items.

How about communications equipment? You’ll need a shortwave radio, handheld family walkie talkies, a CB radio for the car AND truck, emergency alert weather radio for the home, office, and vehicle, and for the really bad days…you’ll want hand crank powered radios to get news when there is no electricity or batteries in your home. You might even grab a police scanner to get a heads up on local events as they happen.

For around the home, you’ll want to consider MAJOR power needs such as a whole house generator, escape ladders, security systems, and food storage .

There is SO much more in the SurvivalRing SurvivalGear store. Drop on by and see how vast our selection is, and the quality of the products. Brand names you can trust, and fulfillment by none other the Amazon.com. All proceeds from our store sales go DIRECTLY back to this website to continue the work we’ve been doing for almost ten years.

If you find there is an area lacking in the store, or you need a specific item…tell me. I’ll add it to the store system so that others may find it much easier. You’ll find food for long term storage, tools for every emergency situation, electronic gear for every kind of communications, books on every aspect of survival and preparedness, entertainment resources that will make you think, give you ideas, build your skills, and more (think videos, movies, software, games, and the like), and a lot more. Drop on by and check out the tens of thousands of items you can find there in a moments notice.

Next, is my SurvivalRing Download Store, with dozens of digital ebooks, software, manuals, and my most popular civil defense survival documents. Visit and see the large collection of tools I have there, including quite a few packages that will give YOU the ability to create your own home based, income producing business. I have thousands more books, packages, templates, turnkey websites, and more to be added over the coming months. ALL of them will have resell rights, meaning YOU can buy them and turn around and sell them yourself on your OWN website. The Download Store is automated (think about that…making money in your sleep), and once you make a purchase, you create a simple and quick user account, go to Paypal to make the payment, and after payment return back to the store for INSTANT DOWNLOAD 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Interesting in learning how to do this? I can show you how…

My CD Rom publications also have their own website now, at SurvivalRing Media Store. Currently the store only has these CDs as the only products, but the store uses the same programming as the Download store. The only difference is that the Media Store sells TANGIBLE products, and will include many items besides CDs, including my upcoming video productions, my rare book collection extras, and new and used items you might find handy and interesting. If you don’t have Paypal or a credit card, you can send money orders or checks as your payment, as the website can produce an invoice to include with your payment.

Much more in the works, including an entirely new section for my web based business. I’m going to be creating a VIRTUAL HOME INCOME system that anyone can use to supplement their income, or create a brand new career. Features of this system will include packages business software, downloadable products, affiliate sale, joint ventures, and tons of freebies. Watch this space for the latest info.

That’s it for now. Have a great weekend!

Rich

Well….THAT sucked…

OK folks…

I’ve had a very long, very bad day….I’m sick, with a stomach virus that is REALLY about to start kicking in (I saw it in action last night in Laramie when we had to pull to the side of the road for one of our tv crew to decorate someone’s yard, and then had to find a newspaper for him to sit on because he blew at BOTH ends)…

…and the video shoot with the vice president went horribly awry with the satellite truck developing hardware problems JUST as the VP’s plane landed, and our regular on-air engineer throwing up in his hotel room and NOT available to fix it, with our backup, less trained engineer arriving only minutes before air time, after a 3 and a half hour drive across the state….well, it become a total cluster (****)….

…and I didn’t even mention the frikking idiots that the state GOP folks hired to do the audio and nicey nice lighting and multimedia INSIDE the 60 or more year old Laramie High School gym…and who could NOT understand how to set the audio feed to us…causing ME to have to FIGHT MY WAY into the gym..AFTER LOCKDOWN by the secret service and the vice president ALREADY in the building, before he came on stage…

…with me getting a full security scan and pat down, and personal traversal by TWO SS agents from the front door all the way through the crowd, to the AUDIO control guys in the BACK of the gym…who had turned our audio feed OFF from the gym to the satellite truck.

Once they pushed the button, and I got back out to the truck, they were blowing the WORST sounding audio I’ve ever heard in my short TV career….at least 20-40 DB…and we were receiving audio feed into our mic set for -50DB…using XLR mics with balanced stereo levels….and I was NOT about to go through that fight again to get back inside to slap the snot out of them.

Holy Mary Mother of God….

Can my day have been ANY worse?

And, I’m just now posting this, because the “director” of WyoPTV chose for us to stay at the Motel 6…which did NOT have wireless access …or net access at all…so I’m a DAY behind now…and this is the FIRST thread I’ve read and caught up on since arriving home, hugging my wife, playing with my grandson Hudsin, and taking a deep breath…

I’ll have a more detailed report later this week, on the entire event.

For now, understand this….

Cheney gave pretty much the same stump speech he has been giving across the entire Western US…almost word for word…

Cubin did the same thing I’ve heard her do several times now while working television coverage of these political races….blowing smoke….standing on a not so hot 12 year career..with NO goals of what she WILL be doing for our state.

The other REPUB candidates (gov, dept of edu, etc, etc) all gave somewhat lukewarm speechs, and the crowd (less then expected I heard), was there for the sparkly lights and big names, but little else.

As we were heading to the satellite truck to power up for the day, we passed a block long procession of protestors marching toward the high school from a couple of blocks away. I got some handy cam video of them as we passed.

A few got in…and one was forcibly carried out…after interrupting Cheney a couple of times with screams of FASCIST!

Sheesh…..

What a frikkin’ day…

That’s the world of political posturing, main stream media, and little people….

…all rolled into one hour long, tripe filled, security laden, vomit smelling, and incredibly intense Saturday morning in Wyoming.

Less you think I am anti-republican, anti-Cheney, or anti-anything, let me say this…

I am an INDEPENDENT.

I vote for the MOST qualified, intelligent, and trained person for the options available. I am a Constitutionalist, and have been for a long time.

But, you just have to see some things for yourself to make that final decision on WHO deserves…ney….EARNS your vote.

AND, for the love of ALL that is great and just in our country…PLEASE vote this Tuesday.

THIS is what our men and women in uniform the world over, have paid for with their blood, and lives, ever since the founding of our nation.

Each of us is welcome to our own choices, decisions, and lives…

Voting is how we help shape our own futures, and the futures of all that come after us.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for those posting on this thread in shows of support…I appreciate it…

Rich

Hi Team,

Just got asked to join Wyoming Public TV crew again for a romp down in Laramie, at Univ. of Wyo.

Cheney is going to be stumping for Cubin….(yech…I REALLY don’t like her )

http://www.house.gov/cubin/index.shtml

because of this….

http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2006/10/24/….txt

( I was in the room after this broadcast, and heard her … )

and the Repubs NEED to keep the house….

We’ll have the satellite truck and broadcast it live…to the world…again…

funfunfun.

Anyways, though you might like to know…

I’ll say high for ya’ll…