April 27, 2021 - "The Ugly Part of Water Purification: Top 5 Mistakes You Make" Water is part of the survival triad – water, food, shelter. You can only live for about three days without it and even after twenty-four hours, you start experiencing physical and cognitive decline. Right now, it’s easy to turn on the tap and get fresh, clean water, but even without a SHTF situation, many of us are doing what we can to live off the grid. I’ve written several articles on collecting rain water and purifying water, and now I’d like to discuss how to make sure that your water is safe to drink. Read more

April 27, 2021 - "Animal Bites: Management and Treatment" Animals come in all “bites” and sizes, and even the friendly neighbor’s dog can harm you if provoked or if it feels under the weather. Regardless you explore the great outdoors or visit the local park, an encounter with a four-legged creature can leave you with a nasty scar or worse.
Considering that the average human spends quite some time near various animals, especially dogs and cats, it pays knowing how to manage and treat animal bites. Even more, you should be able to prevent them from happening in the first place. Read more

April 22, 2021 - "CDC Updates Guidelines on Surface Disinfecting" The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a statement that says that the risks of transmission of COVID-19 via surfaces are low and that at times, the cleaning of surfaces may, in fact, not be as necessary as previously thought. Read more

April 21, 2021 - "Build A Basic 3 Day Survival Kit" Your first consideration for building a Survival Kit is what types of events you are planning for. You will most likely tailor your kit to match your specific needs and goals. I will be covering only the fundamental aspects of what you need for most events. This won't cover every event, and you can't factor in every possible scenario. However, if you have an emergency kit or basic survival kit in position you will already be better prepared than most people when catastrophe takes place. Read more

April 21, 2021 - "A Short Recent History and the Basics of Animal Breeding in the 21st Century" Animal breeding is simply the vocation of selectively mating carefully chosen specimens of any species to produce or enhance specific desirable qualities and characteristics, thereby improving both the stock and the species in general. Read more

April 21, 2021 - "A Nation Torn from The Inside Out" As someone once said the times are changing. I guess from a personal perspective no truer words could have said it best. Whoever thought that years ago our society would now be overwhelmed with not only a deadly pandemic but a world filled with hate, suffering, and unimaginable horror where countless millions desperately cling to any shred of salvation from their daily misery. A far cry from the days when I was young. Read more

April 21, 2021 - "Why You Should Rotate Your Tires" Tires rotate all the time as they roll down the road. But that's not what it means to "rotate" them. Rotating tires means moving them from one wheel to another and from left to right or back to front, or even diagonally. Read more

April 11, 2021 - "The Spook Book" This unusual book reveals the strange and dangerous forbidden technology in use by the CIA. It is an interesting read. Read more

April 11, 2021 - "Where There is No Dentist" This is a useful book to have around in the event you have a tooth problem and nowhere to turn. Read more

April 11, 2021 - "Should you invest in a Scanner?" Here is an older article which I wrote in 2010 but still applies today.  I personally have one of these small units and they are great to use. All you need to do is basically select a specific band and you are set to go. Read more

April 11, 2021 - "Beans and Rice Survival Soup" Here is a recipe that I recently chanced upon as I wandered around the internet. These are all dry items and should last for many years. Read more

April 3, 2021 - "Homemade Chrain" This memorable condiment is traditionally found on the holiday table come Passover and, in eastern Europe, Easter. Its bracing robustness is most terrific alongside rich dishes such as deviled eggs, gefilte fish, and roasted hen, although it also works admirably as a dip with crudités. Read more

April 3, 2021 - "Blackening Seasoning" As preppers we are always looking for something to make our emergency foods more palatable. This seasoning will last a long time. Read more