"There are two ways to sleep well at night ... be ignorant or be prepared." - Simon Black
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Our Ongoing Independence will Require Effort and Planning
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Pre-Price-Hike Sale Now: Mountain House Cans & Buckets Go Up July 1
More info here.
Pre-Price-Hike Sale Now: Mountain House Cans & Buckets Go Up July 1
Friday, June 14, 2013
Mountain House Prices Go Up July 1 ... but Many Still On Sale! Check the Cool New Products at Safecastle
Mountain House Buckets and Cans Go Up in Price July 1!
---The good news is that we still have the buckets on sale and several MH canned varieties as well.
---Shop here today to get your best sale prices while you can.
---Shop here today to get your best sale prices while you can.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Disaster Survival Checklist
If not, please take the time to review this checklist to help you build one that the team at Insurance Town has put together in collaboration with Safecastle.com. Your family's lives may depend upon it some day. Just gather the items listed below and keep in a location that is easy to access and is known to the whole family.
Water
FEMA
advises that you should have at least one gallon of water per person per day.
Family members who are elderly, infirm, or pregnant may require more. The water
is primarily for drinking, but the recommended amount per day includes water
for washing hands and brushing teeth. A good rule-of-thumb is to prepare for three
days (72 hours) without access to clean water. However, the devastation of
Hurricane Katrina demonstrated that the reality could be much longer than 72
hours depending upon where you live; plan accordingly. You can either choose to
store clean water in a sealed container or use a portable filter
like this one from Berkey that offers
optional features like solar power capabilities and an LED lit base.
Food
Experts
say to pack 3 days of non-perishable food per person. Non-perishable foods do
not require any form of refrigeration for them to stay good. It is best to choose
foods that do not require cooking or water since both could be unavailable
during a disaster. Safecastle offers MRE STAR prepackaged meals which require no cooking or
water and are in good standing with the USDA and the FDA. Beware of emergency
food bars that contain coconut oil or other tropical oils as many people prove
allergic to these. Be certain to choose food that your family will be able to
eat.
Important Paperwork
In
the case of any disaster, it is a good idea to hope for the best, but plan for
the worst. Make certain that you have copies of all of your family's important
papers -- such as passports, birth certificates, social security cards, medical
insurance cards, medical prescriptions, firearm registrations, deeds, titles,
house and car insurance contracts, and any other papers or information you may
need to rebuild your life if your house is destroyed.
Useful Tools
Each
person has their own idea what makes the "perfect" collection of
survival tools for their "bug-out bag". Without going into specifics,
here are general items that should be in any decent survival kit:
- Portable Radio with the Weather Band
- LED Flashlight (like this solar powered,
hand crank one)
- Simple Toolkit or Utility Knife (Screwdrivers, Adjustable Wrench,
Hammer, etc.)
- Local Area Maps
- First Aid Kit
- Compass
- Whistle for Signaling
- Can Opener
Supplies
for Personal Hygiene
Sometimes
personal hygiene issues can make us feel the most vulnerable and helpless. You
can keep your family from feeling this vulnerability and maybe even be able to
help others. Be certain to pack moist towelettes, face tissue, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, combs, towels, soap, and any other personal hygiene supplies your
family may need to be comfortable.
Personal
Electronics
Many
people these days have a smartphone or tablet computer. There are also small
portable game systems, cell phones, laptops, and a host of other small
electronic devices that might prove useful, if you can keep them charged. If
your family depends upon their personal electronics, then you may want to
invest in a solar-powered charger or a small hand crank generator for your survival kit.
Otherwise, make certain that you pack lots of batteries to keep those personal
electronics fed; lithium batteries have the best shelf life.
Dress
for Disaster
Be
prepared for changing weather conditions for you and your family when you leave
your home. Here are some tips for properly dressing for a disaster:
- Dress in Multiple Layers
- Wear Sturdy Comfortable Shoes
- Carry Light Rain Gear
Shelter
in Place
Sometimes
the disaster is of such a nature that the authorities determine the best course
of action to keep people safe is to implement shelter in place protocols. To be
prepared for this possibility, you should measure all of your windows and doors
so that you can purchase the appropriate amount of plastic sheeting and duct
tape to cover over all of them. At the same time, purchase filter masks for your family.
In light
of the recent rash of tornadoes in the South and Midwest, the topic of safe
rooms has frequently come up. These are optimal for people who wish to have
further protection from the elements or any potential disasters. Safecastle
offers safe room quotes and
construction for
those who are interested in this top of the line option for your safety.
No
matter what the emergency or disaster may be, you will be better prepared if
you gather the items on this list. Do it for your family.
Author Bio:
Stephen Whitmore is a
freelance blogger for InsuranceTown.com. His writing often covers the ins and outs of
insurance issues related to weather incidents.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
6-mo. no-int./no-pmt. financing on your preps: Up to 40%-off Mountain House cans today!
Get 6 months to pay for your discounted Safecastle preps thru Paypal's "Bill Me Later" program. Click for details.
Current Maximum MH Sale: Wow ... Do Not Miss This!
--Our Mountain House Freeze-Dried Maximum-Discount Sale runs thru June 7, 2013.
--Some MH can varieties will be going up in price July 1 ... a few significantly.
Up to 40%-Off Mountain House Cans, BIG Mbr. Rebate Certificates
The value of this huge prepping opportunity is magnified because some Mountain House can prices are going up significantly on July 1.
Safecastle is renowned for the awesome MH Sales we put on ... and the fact that club members and non-members alike get the same maximum-allowed discounted prices.
Buyers club members do also get BIG Royalty Rewards rebate gift certificates for qualifying purchases! ... not to mention the added value of participating in our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program.
Monday, June 03, 2013
June 1 Loyalty Royalty Prize Winner - Are You in the Updated Top 20?
We've posted the June 1 winner of a free combo case of Future Essentials Freeze Dried Meats.
Our July 1 prize drawing from among all program participants is a Mountain House 72-hour kit.
We've also updated our Top 20 standings.
Everyone wins in this program ... and participation is free to all Safecastle Buyers Club members.
Check it all out right here: http://www.safecastle.com/loyalty-royalty-2013.aspx
Friday, May 31, 2013
Mountain House Cans Sale: up to 40%-off! Members get BIG rebate certificates! Beat the July 1 price increases!
Our one-week Mountain House Freeze-Dried Maximum Discount Sale runs June 1-7, 2013.
Note that the value and impact of this huge preparedness opportunity is magnified due to the fact that some Mountain House can prices are going up significantly on July 1.
Safecastle is renowned for the awesome MH Sales we put on ... and the fact that club members and non-members alike get the same maximum-allowed discounted prices.
Buyers club members do also get BIG Royalty Rewards rebate gift certificates for qualifying purchases! ... not to mention the added value of participating in our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program.
Free shipping to the lower 48. All MH orders ship fresh to you, straight from the MH factory within days.
Quick word on Mountain House canned food: As most know, it is the premier emergency storage food in the world. In cans, it stores for 25-30 years! Almost all varieties are precooked and ready to to eat after rehydration. The way food prices are continually rising, many see unique, top-quality storage food like MH as an investment. Certainly, there is not a better edible insurance policy for your family anywhere.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Last Day of the Resistance Sale! Loyalty Royalty Drawing June 1!
You will be sent one FREE LifeStraw for ANY purchase totaling at least $200. Or two FREE LifeStraws for any purchase totaling at least $400! (Note: the freebies will not appear in your cart but will be sent to you.)
In addition to that, for any transaction totaling at least $750, a Safecastle gift certificate worth $25 will be emailed to you (within one business day). Or a $1200 transaction will get you a $50 gift certificate. Or a $1600 transaction will get you a $100 gift certificate! Or a $2000 transaction will get you a $150 gift certificate!! Note that these gift certificates will expire June 3, 2013, so they must be used promptly.
Remember--this month we are guaranteeing low prices for our members on all Mountain House foods--cans and pouches--as well as on 25 other key prepper treasures.
ON TOP OF ALL THAT (the price discounts and the incentive freebies) ... our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program guarantees registered participants a year-end rebate of between 1 and 11% on all their Safecastle purchases between Apr. 1 and Dec. 31!
Plus great odds on winning a monthly prize! Our next Loyalty Royalty program monthly drawing is Saturday morning, June 1. Some lucky registered Loyalty participant is going to win a Future Essentials Meat Combo case, worth almost $200!
And of course, your buyers club member discounts and our free shipping policy still stand as the underlying foundation beneath all of the crazy additional opportunities above that are available to you only during this month of May.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Mountain House Can Prices Jumping as much as 35% July 1! Get Sale Discounts of up to 40% Now While You Can!
On July 1 Mountain House can pricing, set by the manufacturer, is going up by as much as 35% (see specifics below).
The good news is that as a Safecastle buyers club member, right now you can purchase any MH variety in cans at maximum-allowed discounts of up to 40%-off pre-price-hike prices!! Moreover, when you do so during our current PRESALE event during May only thru May 23*, you get an outstanding array of additional freebies for qualifying orders.
June 1 starts our official Mountain House Freeze-Dried Maximum Discount Sale when members and non-members can get the same full discounted prices, but club members who order in May get "Prepperential Treatment": See details here.
(Logged in members see discounted pricing on the linked page. Otherwise you see full current list prices.)
July 1 Price Hikes on MH Cans include:
- Sliced Bananas: going up 35%
- Creamed Beef: +12%
- Diced Beef: +10%
- Ground Beef: +9%
- Raspberry Crumble: +10%
- Scrambled Eggs w/ Bacon: +6%
- Granola w/ Blueberries & Milk: +5%
- 24 other varieties: going up between 1 and 4%
Needless to say, there is going to be a surge in demand between now and July 1, so if you intend to do any stocking up on the very best long-term storage food in the world, you better act fast or you will end up at the end of the rapidly lengthening queue.
Act now.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Don't be Vulnerable to Fear and Intimidation ... Prepare, Grow, Stand for What's Right
Deception and manipulation were the recognized political methods in play in this administration's first term in office. This second term has quickly shifted public awareness to the forceful, lawless power projection being used against opponents via any and all tools available at the administration's disposal.
Few individuals inside or outside the system have had the courage to stand up to defy this clear and present threat to America. Those who have have been abused and pilloried.
Yet, the series of outrageous scandals erupting in the media in the last two weeks have put these thugs on notice that there is still some fight left in us and that maybe, just maybe, we aren't going to take it anymore.
I pray that is the truth of the matter.
How to Solidify YOUR Stance
If you intend to be a part of the solution going forward, then you need to ready your stance right now.
1. Prepare ... in any and every fashion your circumstances allow. I shouldn't need to tell you what that means, but I'd suggest a complete look at everything from laying up personal resources and supplies to bolstering your self-defense capabilities and firming up your spiritual foundation.
2. Gather your resolve ... This fight may get ugly. Pain and suffering may be paying many of us a visit. Ask yourself right now if our objective--saving the America we grew up to know and love--is worth that price. When you come to the correct conclusion, get busy fortifying your inner determination. In other words, get your game face on.
3. Be heard ... Fear and concern over losing a personal, comfy way of life keeps many silent in the face of oppression and tyranny. Stand and be heard now while your voice still counts for something. There is power in numbers. Your silence implies consent to the powers that be. Many times throughout history such acquiescence by populations have eventually resulted in genocide. Don't think that it cannot happen here. Don't let that even become a possibility.
Prepare and fortify for a fight that is still political but that could conceivably morph into a crisis not seen in this land by anyone still breathing.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Get PREPPERential Treatment in our Members'-only 25%-40%-off Mountain House Food Presale Event and Freebie Giveaway!
| Order in May--Make your Investment Pay! |
June 1 Starts Our Official MH Maximum Discount Sale, but
Club Members Ordering Early Get "Prepperential Treatment"
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Buyers club members are getting their orders in already in our
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Get your maximum allowed discounts from 25% to 35% and even to 40%-off Mountain House can-case listings!! (If you are not logged in as a member, the price you see there is full list price.)
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Make your MH Presale purchase this month and you will not only get your order in at the head of the line (June 1 is when we submit your presale orders for fulfillment), but your purchase also qualifies for our amped-up Resistance Sale freebies that are effective only through this fine month of May.
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Yes--I said amped-up freebies offer. Effective May 14 through May 31, we have made it even easier for you to collect our Resistance Sale freebies--more of them at lower incentive thresholds!
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In a nutshell, place your maximum-discounted Mountain House PRESALE order this month (discounts of up to 40%!) and you collect the bounty on this Resistance Sale ladder of incentives (note that your purchase levels can also include any other products in our store, not just MH products):
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You will be sent one FREE LifeStraw for ANY purchase totaling at least $200. Or two FREE LifeStraws for any purchase totaling at least $400! (Note: the freebies will not appear in your cart but will be sent to you.)
. In addition to that, for any transaction totaling at least $750, a Safecastle gift certificate worth $25 will be emailed to you (within one business day). Or a $1200 transaction will get you a $50 gift certificate. Or a $1600 transaction will get you a $100 gift certificate! Or a $2000 transaction will get you a $150 gift certificate!! Note that these gift certificates will expire June 3, 2013, so they must be used promptly.
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Remember--this month we are guaranteeing low prices for our members on all Mountain House foods--cans and pouches--as well as on 26 other key prepper treasures.
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ON TOP OF ALL THAT, the price discounts and the incentive freebies ... our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program guarantees registered participants a year-end rebate of between 1 and 11% on all their Safecastle purchases between Apr. 1 and Dec. 31! Plus great odds on winning a monthly prize!
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And of course, your buyers club member discounts and our free shipping policy still stand as the underlying foundation beneath all of the crazy additional opportunities above that are available to you only during this month of May.
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Prepare and fortify!
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Members-Only Mountain House Food PRESALE Event ... Amped-Up Resistance Sale Freebies!
June 1 Starts Our Official MH Maximum Discount Sale, but ...
Buyers club members can get their orders in already starting today in our
Mountain House Pre-Sale Event!
Mountain House Pre-Sale Event!
Maximum allowed discounts from 25% to 35% and even to 40%-off Mountain House can case listings!! (If you are not logged in as a member, the price you see there is full list price.)
Make your MH Presale purchase this month and you will not only get your order in at the head of the line (June 1 is when we submit it for fulfillment), but your purchase also qualifies for our amped-up Resistance Sale freebies that are effective only through this month.
Yes--I said amped-up freebies offer. Today through May 31, we have made it even easier for you to collect our Resistance Sale freebies--more of them at lower incentive thresholds! Check the freebies menu here(see #3 on that page).
Reminder--this month we are guaranteeing low prices for our members on all Mountain House foods--cans and pouches--as well as on 26 other key prepper treasures.
ON TOP OF ALL THAT, the price discounts and the incentive freebies ... our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program guarantees registered participants a year-end rebate of between 1 and 11% on all their Safecastle purchases between Apr. 1 and Dec. 31! Plus great odds on winning a monthly prize!
And of course, your buyers club member discounts and our free shipping policy still stand as the underlying foundation beneath all of the crazy additional opportunities above that are available to you only during this month of May.
Quite simply, we can do no more than what we are doing this month. We're giving away the store in hopes that it will make a difference for you and our nation in the dangerous times ahead.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Travel Channel's "Extreme Factories" to Feature Mountain House's OFD Production Facility May 12
Of course, Safecastle is a long-time key dealer for Mountain House canned food and pouch foods.
Resist and Survive ... Food will be the Most Valuable Commodity Soon
| Experts Agree: Food and Certain Tools will Determine Your Standing |
We've seen several online discussions and articles recently about how food will be the single most important commodity to be holding when the economy collapses. Even precious metals will be further down the list of useful and practical resources that will carry the most value in sustaining you and your household through the crunch.
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That's why we're in this business ...
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Our mission for many years now has been to provide smart people with the opportunity to maximize their preparedness efforts and to become fully prepared for what is now imminent. Be ready, my friends. The house of cards is far too tall to stand much longer. That may be by design. Those who recognized the true danger early are going to be the ones able to battle through the chaos.
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This month we are offering an array of interlocking discounts, incentives, and rebate opportunities that are unprecedented in their scope. Discerning members can be assured they are doing their very best to finish their defenses this month.
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You're seen our many previous emails about what is going on this month. Click the links below to be reminded about the details on:
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1. The May Resistance Sale with over 100 guaranteed low-prices for our club members on key foods and gear (including all Mountain House food).
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2. The sale also offers free LifeStraws and gift certificates for your qualifying orders.
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3. In addition, our Sale category includes long-term storage discounts on many more food packages, prepper gear, folding bikes, etc.
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4. ON TOP OF ALL THAT ... our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program guarantees registered participants a year-end rebate of between 1 and 11% on all their Safecastle purchases between Apr. 1 and Dec. 31! Plus great odds on winning a monthly prize!
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5. And of course, your buyers club member discounts and our free shipping policy still stand as the underlying foundation beneath all of the additional opportunities above.
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Quite simply, we can do no more than what we are doing this month. We're giving away the store in hopes that it will make a difference for you and our nation in the days and years ahead.
Prepare and fortify!
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013
May is Prepper-Bike Month ... Best Prices on Montague and SwissBike Folding Bikes and QuikPak Folding Trailers
May is Bike Month. At Safecastle, May is Prepper Bike Month.
For the rest of the month, we are selling our primo folding Montague and SwissBike mountain bikes and road bikes, to include the famous Paratrooper, the Paratrooper Pro, and the new top-of-the-line X90.
This month, not only are you getting steep sale prices, member discounts, and free shipping on all our folding bikes (and folding bike trailers too), but with our May Resistance Sale member-incentive-offer of free LifeStraws and Gift Certificates applies as well, you score an unbeatable haul!!
And that's not all. Finally, our 2013 Loyalty Royalty offer ensures that at the end of the year, you will recoup still more in the form of a rebate gift certificate worth between 1% -11% on top of all that you already are saving!
These folding bikes are legendary ... the design was initially the result of a DARPA project for military paratroopers who could jump with these folding bikes on their backs and then hop aboard and make great time on the battlefield.
Not only robust and fun--they are practical and easy to stow and carry. Preppers love these bikes ... and I know my family does.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Friday, May 03, 2013
Loyalty Royalty April Standings Posted! Are You in the Top 20?
| Prizes and Rebate Totals at Stake |
We just posted our first Loyalty Royalty Top 20 list. These standings (using customer numbers only) take into account all purchases from April 1-30 of this year. Our next posted update will be in about two weeks.
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The significance of the the standings are two-fold ...
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 One--registered Loyalty Royalty participants who are in the Top 20 as of the end of the month in May, July, September, and November are the folks who will be eligible for the prize drawing for each of those periods. Example: the Top 20 participants as of May 31 will be the members thrown in the hat for our June 1 prize drawing. The winner of that June 1 drawing will receive a free Future Essentials Freeze Dried Meat Combo Case. Pretty good odds--1 in 20.
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Two--for better odds, since everyone is a winner ... at the end of the year, those standings will determine the amount of the rebate gift certificate that Loyalty Royalty participants will receive. ALL program participants will receive a rebate gift certificate with a value of at least 1% of their total purchases calculated from April 1-December 31, 2013. The Top 10 participants as posted at the end of the year will receive anywhere from 2%-11% rebate certificates! Believe me, that is going to be some significant moolah!
Check the standings now at the bottom of this page, and if you are not yet registered, do so today--it's free for our buyers club members only.
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Check the several new Future Essentials freeze-dried specialty-food varieties ... 20%-off for club members and free shipping.
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RESISTANCE SALE Lo-Price Guarantee on 100+ Key Preps
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Through May, in our Member Low-Price Guarantee category, 26 very key products are displayed for which we are guaranteeing lowest price for our buyers club members (vs. any competing online retail store for new product when shipping and handling charges are considered).
. Any necessary price matching must be done before your purchase is completed. If you find a lower price out there, send the link to Vic Rantala and I will personally beat that price, as well as count your purchases toward our active buyers club incentives that you may qualify for (see "Freebies" below).. We also are guaranteeing low member pricing on all U.S. Mountain House foods. Our member prices on MH pouches and buckets (now rated at 10 years and 25 years shelf life) are the lowest prices out there, including shipping.. On MH cans, dealer pricing is strictly regulated. We are authorized by the manufacturer to at any time match any dealer's sale pricing. And we are always happy to do that while providing you all qualifying member incentives as well (check "Freebies" below). Just email Vic with a link to a current MH cans sale offer that might be out there.
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Resistance Sale FREEBIES: Effective through May 31, 2013, we are providing all the following club-member incentives that your orders of any kind qualify you for:
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v You will be sent one FREE LifeStraw for ANY purchase totaling at least $300. Or two FREE LifeStraws for any purchase totaling at least $500!
v In addition to that, for any transaction totaling at least $1000, a Safecastle gift certificate worth $25 will be emailed to you (within one business day). Or a $1500 transaction will get you a $50 gift certificate. Or a $2000 transaction will get you a $100 gift certificate! Note that these gift certificates will expire June 3, 2013, so they must be used promptly.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A Few Free Buyers Club Memberships Today: Act Fast
We still have a few free lifetime buyers club memberships available today ... first come first serve. See the bottom of this page for the coupon code:http://www.safecastle.com/resistance-sale.aspx
Also, today we drew the first of the monthly Loyalty Royalty prize winners: http://www.safecastle.com/loyalty-royalty-2013.aspx
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