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Debunking the Alternative Choice

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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 […]

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Now Available: Wise Food Storage 60 Servings Meat Bucket

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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 […]

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Iowa Deals with Arsenic in Water Supplies?

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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 […]

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Featured Post: The Benefits of Cinnamon

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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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World Population Growth Outpacing Water Availability…per Reuters

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Another fantastic article (insert satire here) comes to us from Reuters this morning. It speaks to the world’s demand on water, especially with regard to the modern trend of population growth. I think we are all keenly aware that water is the fundamental element of life. What consistently disappoints me is the lack of transparency […]

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Floods, Mudslides, & Storms: During the Flood (Part 3/3)

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I’ve personally experienced the devastation that a mudslide can cause. I’ve seen moderate flooding and the damage that can destroy hard years of work in building a home to fit one’s dreams. Thankfully in both cases, there was no loss of life. The clean-up can be physically draining and will take a while to accomplish, […]

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Pine Trees for survival

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Thanks to Tom over at the American Preppers Network (APN), we have this article today: The “Pine Tree” can quite arguably be considered the Survivalists (and Preppers) number one friend in the forest. Not only can every part of this highly versatile king of the woods be used, but those uses can range anywhere from […]

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Floods, Mudslides, & Storms: Preparing Before the Flood (Part 1/3)

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Erosion is a result of water and wind weathering on soil. Water’s effect on causing and furthering erosion can be manifested in many ways. Rain and water run-off can create grooves in the earth that may affect the land’s ability to retain structure. The wind’s influence can also increase the rate at which surface soil […]

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