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November 2021

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November 1, 2021 - "3 MREs Recipes You Can Make at Home" Having a survival food stockpile is essential for Preppers and other like-minded folks who want to be ready in the event of a large-scale emergency. In fact, it’s usually one of the first steps people take towards living a more prepared life. Read more

November 1, 2021 - "7 Health Benefits of Elderberry" Are you looking for a safe, natural medicine to use this cold and flu season? Elderberry won’t disappoint. It’s been used throughout human history, even being planted at the edges of gardens to act as a guardian over the other plants. And just as the Elder Mother looked after her little ones in the garden, she can help to look after you and your little ones, too. Read more

November 1, 2021 -  "Survival Communities: Learning From The Wealthy" There are many different viewpoints about surviving a cataclysmic event. Survival plans are as individual as the people who create them. That’s not surprising, as we are all individuals with individual needs. My survival plan might not work for your family’s needs, and your survival plan might not work in my situation. So we all try to learn from each other and do the best we can. Read more

November 1, 2021 - "Literally Dying Screaming: Most Painful and Deadly Toxins Revealed by Venom Experts" There are over 200,000 venomous species of animal across the world, from tiny ants to Komodo dragons. Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, with one of the first known examples found in a pre-mammalian reptile fossil dating back 260 million years. Read more

November 2, 2021 - "Why You Need These 5 Tactical Tips to Survive A Home Invasion" With a whopping 1.03 million home invasions occurring every year in just the U.S. alone, there’s no reason you shouldn’t have a plan of action ready to utilize in case you become one of these unfortunate victims. Read more

November 2, 2021 - "Best Powdered Milk Brands for Everyday Use or Bulk Storage" Powdered milk is made by removing the water from milk and spray-drying it into a powder. It’s a highly technical process and can’t easily be done at home. This process results in a product that has a very long shelf life and is easy to transport. Read more

November 3, 2021 - "Black Ops the rise of special forces in the CIA, the SAS and Mossad" You may find this book to be an interesting read. The structure of this history of Special Operations Forces reflects an attempt to impose coherence on an idiosyncratic culture. A historical overview in the Introduction describes the various origins of modern Special Forces, notably the British influence on America’s emerging SF teams during and after the Second World War. Read more

November 4, 2021 - “Climate Change and International Responses Increasing Challenges to US National Security Through 2040” We assess that climate change will increasingly exacerbate risks to US national security interests as the physical impacts increase and geopolitical tensions mount about how to respond to the challenge. Global momentum is growing for more ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions, but current policies and pledges are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement goals. Countries are arguing about who should act sooner and competing to control the growing clean energy transition. Intensifying physical effects will exacerbate geopolitical flashpoints, particularly after 2030, and key countries and regions will face increasing risks of instability and need for humanitarian assistance. Read more

November 5, 2021 - "Start a 1 Acre Self-Sufficient Homestead" Expert advice on how to establish self-sufficient food production, including guidance on crop rotations, raising livestock and grazing management. Read more

November 5, 2021 - "Growing and Using Bamboo on the Homestead" Bamboo: The very word evokes an image of groves of tall, leafy plants swaying gently through the air while Buddhist monks practice Tai Chi and Kung Fu, and pandas munch peacefully. While this may not exactly be a common scene in North America, bamboo is a surprisingly easy plant to propagate here (depending on your region). It has an even more surprising number of uses: garden trellises, fencing, screens and hedges, musical instruments, paper, bicycle frames, furniture, shelter, land conservation, home décor, and fuel. With a little creativity, there are many bamboos uses for the homesteader and casual grower. Read more
 

November 6, 2021

November 6, 2021 - "The Home Citrus Orchard" It may seem like an impossible dream if you live outside of southern Florida, California, or Texas, but you can grow a home “backyard” orchard of oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, and exotic citrus even in the coldest climates. These attractive small trees provide a bounty of luscious fresh fruits, beautiful and intensely fragrant flowers, and lush glossy foliage. Best of all, growing these potted charmers is as easy as raising any houseplant. Read more

November 6, 2021 - "Root Cellar in a Box" Spring starts with a bang around here—planting seeds, preparing beds, mulching and weeding. Throughout the summer we enjoy fresh greens, ripe strawberries, and the incomparable BLT (with our own bacon and tomatoes). But by harvest time in Fall, we are ready to whimper. We often find ourselves too tired to preserve the harvest we worked so hard to cultivate all summer long. Read more

November 23, 2021 - "14 Plants You Can Turn Into Oil" Oils are indispensable for survival. They have been extracted from plants since the beginning of recorded history. There are over 200 species of plants whose seeds are used in making oil for illumination, medicine, food, soap, and lubricating machinery. You can extract oil from seeds, leaves, roots, or fruit pulp/peels. Just bear in mind that you must match your plants with the right extraction process and use the proper amount for a sufficient yield. Read  more
 

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