West Virginia’s The State Journal published a story today that you should read and share with others. You might be familiar with news articles discussing the debate on hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Fracking is controversial because of the risk it poses to supplies of water. The issue is really that simple. The trickiest parts for […]
We recently added a new product to our site. The EverSafe Emergency Auto Kit makes a wonderful solution for your vehicle’s Emergency Preparedness. Weighing in at over 21 pounds, this kit is designed with the seasons in mind. With over 25 different products, it comes with items ranging from emergency calorie bars to a fire […]
The Volcano Collapsible Propane Grill is quite possibly the coolest outdoor propane grill on the market! Seriously. Here are a few of the reasons (beyond the manufacturer’s selling points) why we decided to add it to The Berkey Guy’s selection of items available on Directive21.com: The bulk and clamor of traditional grills does not lend […]
This video highlights a water shortage in Groesbeck, Texas. Perhaps the saddest part is that this town is not alone in its shortage of precious H2O. Check it out: -The Berkey Guy
As if there were not enough acronyms for governmental entities, try this one: ICS-CERT. I’m familiar with the citizen’s corps of emergency response, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) respective ICS (Incident Command System). I had to look up that acronym to discover that it actually stands for: Industrial Control […]
Recently, a product was introduced into the marketplace that directed its marketing toward users of the Berkey® Water Purification Systems, particularly the Big Berkey® model. It has promoted itself as an alternative choice and the manufacturer of the Berkey® systems has tested its performance in two ways: Flow Rate Lifespan The following comses directly from […]
Many customers who have preferred Wise Food as their Long-Term storage solution have expressed their desire for a “meat bucket” to supplement their breakfasts and entrees. We’re happy to announce that Wise Food Company has now launched their Long-Term Food Storage Preparedness Bucket containing 60-Servings of meat. The following meats are included in this new […]
The Des Moines Register is reporting that Iowa is dealing with Arsenic issues across the state. According to reports, fifty-five percent of Iowa’s tap water is sourced from ground water. Although the recommended test apparently costs about $20 for residents to use, resolving the issue will not be as quick and simple. Arsenic reduction can […]
I am a generally healthy guy. I hardly ever get sick, but when I do feel a bug trying to set-in, here’s what works for me. I have a couple of orange trees which produce good size fruit. In my experience, eating freshly picked fruit is much more preferable than eating fruit that has been […]
Our friends at HomesteadBasics.com posted an article that I found valuable for reference-relevance. Here it is: Cinnamon serves uses beyond bread pudding, french toast, and tea. In fact, Pliny the Elder referenced an unknown native people’s guarding of a pricey cinnamon by “a terrible kind of bats,” circa 77 AD.1 Both bark and flower have […]
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