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Featured Nurse Amy Post: Garlic As An Antibiotic

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The following article was written by Nurse Amy of DoomandBloom.net. It’s a great article on garlic. Enjoy!: In a collapse situation, it stands to reason that we may find ourselves without pharmaceutical medications. Pharmaceutical manufacture is a complex process involving a lot of chemicals (just see Dr. Bones articles on how to make Penicillin or the formula […]

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Featured Post: “EPA Study: Ground Water Contamination “Consistent With” Fracking”

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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 […]

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Survive 2 Thrive Certified USDA Organic Long-Term Food Storage Preparedness Pail

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Let’s face it, not everyone has the same taste for food…and for those who have been searching for a Long-Term Food Storage solution that is USDA Certified Organic, here you have it! Jeff “The Berkey Guy” shot a short clip on Youtube introducing the food. We’ll have (more…)

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She Literally Eats Out of Her Gutters…

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…rain gutters, of course! Suzanne Forsling has become somewhat of a celebrity for her ingenuity. Her resourcefulness finds a practical application for re-purposing rain gutters. Have a read: I am from Iowa, so I have an inherent need to grow vegetables. Each winter, I dream up ways of trying to garden in Juneau’s environment which, […]

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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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Denver's Self-Reliance Expo 2011

Denver’s Self-Reliance Expo 2011

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This last weekend we attended the National Self-Reliance Organization’s Semi-annual Expo in Denver, Colorado. It was held at the National Western Complex and accommodated thousands of interested attendees, from near and far. We spoke with dozens of individuals and families who traveled from all over the United States and Canada in order to attend. One […]

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Guest Post: Why Not Start a Survival Garden with Straw Bales?

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The following guest post is by John Wesley Smith of DestinySurvival.com. When it comes to survival gardening, think outside the row. One of the things I like about gardening is there are so many ways to do it. Three examples: Square foot gardening Lasagna gardening (with layers of compost material) Container gardening And a fourth: […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Buggin’ Out (5/5)

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Know your terrain & navigate the turf. Educate yourself on what to expect & prepare for your performance there. With all the talk of current events & the buzz of uncertainty, having plans to Shelter-In-Place or Buggin’ Out is important. It may not always prove wise to Bug-Out, especially if you find yourself in a […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Building Your Safety Net (4/5)

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Your safety network is not a back-up, it is a primary system of strength. All too often, well-intentioned people who consider themselves preppers and survivalists rely on their own knowledge and resources to get them through potential widespread threats. They anticipate that society as we know it can come to a sudden pause, if not […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Long-Term 91+ Days (3/5)

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The idea of relying almost entirely upon your 91+Day or Long-Term food storage is not something out of a doomsday novel. I personally have known a few families who have been forced to live off of their Long-Term storage because of sudden deaths, financial tragedies, and loss of employment within their families. I have seen […]

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