Cigarettes are one of the main causes of death. More than 480, 000 people are dying because of cigarettes. They contribute to a lot of serious health problems and chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, diminished immune function, emphysema, heart…
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These days, the number of victims of home burglary is quite alarming. According to FBI data American homes are robbed every 15 seconds. In any given time, especially if you live in a high-density area, your house may be next. Burglars…
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SECURITY ISSUES IN MEXICO – A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE When most people consider a wide-spread SHTF scenario, scenes from Mad Max and The Walking Dead flood the mind. But some in the preparedness community are starting to believe that we might not…
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SHTF Guns and Ammo This article is the interesting opinion of Dyspeptic Gunsmith commenting on a similar article (NRA’s top 10 disaster guns). Reading these comments kinda change my mind about my SHTF guns: AK, AR-15 and a M-1 Carbine….
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Are You Ready Series: Nuclear Disaster Preparedness Since the dawn of nuclear weapons, we have always been weary of a trigger happy world leader hastily pushing a nuke detonator. However, according to history the two worst nuclear events that have…
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Most people have, at some time of their life, run afoul of some ornery critter. In the United States, there are millions of animal bites every year resulting in hundreds of thousands of ER visits. As this is Dog Bite Prevention Week, we’ll discuss…
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Duct tape is one of those glorious items that remains reasonably priced but can still be used in almost any conceivable survival situation. However, there are others that are also quite versatile and useful without breaking the bank. Since these…
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Gel fuel is a relative newcomer to the portable fuel scene and is making quite a splash, mainly because if you knock it over, it DOESN’T make a splash. It’s safer to use than regular fuel because it won’t spill out…
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The topic of bugging out is fairly common in the preparedness community. Even before clicking on articles about bugging out you already know you’re going to be reading about having a backpack and using it to escape danger. You will…
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Becoming severely dehydrated can rapidly become life threatening. The most common cause of dehydration is diarrhea, which can be a result of food poisoning, drinking contaminated water, or other sickness or contamination. Those who have experienced any of these…
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