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Growing Concerns of Exposure to Crude Oil
June 9th, 2010Those that live on the Gulf coastline are growing concerned with the possibility of coming in contact with oil from the oil spill. Although the CDC says that brief contact with oil or crude will not pose a serious threat, there are symptoms to look for and ways to properly clean oneself if a person should come in contact with crude oil. Additionally, there are serious issues to be concerned with if prolonged exposure occurs.
Have We Lost Our Common Decency?
June 7th, 2010There were times, not that long ago when people were burdened under hard times. The times were so difficult that they could barely get food on the table, where shoes were made out of old tires, where friends and family had to bind together. When a neighbor, friend or family was in need, everyone would pitch in to [...]
Uncommon Uses For Eggshells
June 4th, 2010Cracked egg shells are more useful than you think. Not only can it perk up a garden bed, but it can also be used to deter harmful garden insects, as well as help out around the house. Here are eight great ways to use egg shells, rather than tossing them into the garbage can.
Lighten Up Your Load With a Mini-Survival Kit
May 12th, 2010It is safe to say that disasters can happen when we least expect them to. So what is the use of having all the cool survival gadgets, if you only use them on the camping excursions? Experts say you will not have an adequate understanding of how to use your gear, and could get hurt in the process if you do not regularly use your survival gear. That being said, there are certain survival essentials, suggested by the Boy Scouts that I have on me at all times.
Precautions and Considerations When Dealing With The Dead
May 10th, 2010Sudden and long term disasters can bring about a lot of change. And some of that change is the loss of friends and loved ones. As unappealing as this subject may be, recently, there has been multiple accounts of natural disasters where large amounts of individuals perished. To better educate the population, here are some tips that were gathered from the Center For Disease Control and other educational resources for how to properly deal with ridding of dead bodies.
Safe Investment Commodities for a Volatile Market
May 7th, 2010With the market as volatile as it is these day, it is better to start investing in safer commodities that one can use for their future well being. Stocks are plunging around the world! Long gone are the days of “easy money” from trading in the stock market. No one can trust in the market’s reliability. Investing your money in real assests that you can live off of for the next 10 years will be a better approach than investing in short term stock investments.
3 Survival Concepts That Could Save Your Life
May 7th, 2010The book, “The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Stikes and Why,” is an outstanding account of real life scenarios of people’s struggle to survive different disasters. It also provides psychological reasons why we act the way we do in these situations. The author discusses that during any type of disaster, a person travels through three phases: denial, deliberation, and the decisive moment. Reality is full of unforeseen events. The end result of these unforeseen events depends on the choices the person makes during the three phases after the disaster occurs.
EMP Threat: ‘Within One Year 9 Out of 10 Americans Would Be Dead’
May 5th, 2010This article has been generously contributed by Mac Slavo from SHTFplan
A spokesman for the Center for Security Policy says that the threat of Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) is real. With Iran developing multi-stage Space Launch Vehicles (SLV) the possibility of such an attack will become even more probable than ever before:
From WND:
And experts forecast if such [...]
Glass Jars Have More Than Just One Shelf Life
May 4th, 2010There is something about glass jars being used other than their intending purpose that makes a smile creep across my face. Perhaps, it is because the jar has been given a second chance at being useful. Because of the durability of glass, if kept in a safe place they can last a lifetime, as well as serve a multitude of purposes. Many of us toss out our used glass jars without giving it a second thought. Here are some creative ways to re-purpose glass jars so they can serve another purpose.
Do You Have the Survivalist Attitude?
March 23rd, 2010People say that being a survivalist or prepper is contagious. Once, a person starts prepping they do not want to stop. What prepping really does is instill an assurance about ourselves and our abilities, and that is what is so contagious and intriguing about this. We are rediscovering our roots, and finding that inner strength that makes us stronger. And, [...]
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