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Basic survival, emergency preparedness, some politics with a few fun do-it-yourself skills thrown in.
Basic survival, emergency preparedness, some politics with a few fun do-it-yourself skills thrown in.
Occasionally we post news items from reputable sources. This article comes from the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. This look …
During a recent physical, Jeff Gordon’s doctor told him he may be pre-diabetic. It was a quick mention, mixed in …
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Heatstroke Get the victim out of the heat. Loosen tight clothing. Remove perspiration soaked clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths to …
Some herbs are best frozen while still on the stalk. Dillweed, in particular, is easiest to handle if you gather …
With the terrible news coming out of Texas we must remind ourselves that flooding is the most common type of …
This mad map is a compilation of data that show the most distinctive cause of death in a state. Louisiana …
You may think your risk of getting Lyme disease ends when the weather starts to cool, but by Fall, adult …
Geologists looking for diamonds in the diamond-bearing kimberlite dikes (fissures) of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia have identified the presence of an unusual …
Here’s how to fix it! What happened to the old geezer on the “Andy Griffith” show who fixed the old …
NATURAL REACTIONS Man has been able to survive many shifts in his environment throughout the centuries. His ability to adapt …
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If you’re ever in a pinch, look here and see if any of our ingenious problem-solvers apply to you! -Use a meat …
…even your kids! Is your family room a place where everyone can be comfortable? Or are you constantly worrying about …
Need a giant Fresnel lens for a solar project? Here’s how to salvage one from a rear projection TV. You’ll get a …
Ancient man lived off the land, making his own survival gear from what nature offered him. While all those old …
If you have to be out in the cold for an extended period of time, one way to warm up …
On hot summer days, there is no real need to blow out your gas bill by using a stove. Solar …
How about a birthday gift that turns into a fun learning activity? This homemade gift introduces a child to the …
Your Editor was watching the age-old “Cascade” commercial…you know, where the evil spirit called the “Spot-maker” dashes about the dishwasher …
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