This prepping and survival post contains important information on using simple OTC antacids as a treatment for internal contamination with radioactive isotopes from nuclear fallout. The radioactive fallout might come from a nuclear power plant disaster, or a dirty bomb,
Early in 2012, the FBI and Department of Justice distributed flyers they called “communities against terrorism” flyers to local businesses advising them how to spot “suspicious activity” and encouraging them to report such behavior as potential terrorist activity. These are
Mushrooms are another option for finding food in the wild, and are a great source of protein and other essential nutrients. They can be eaten as an alternative to animal protein or just served on the side. And when the
A new law proposed by the European Commission would make it illegal to “grow, reproduce or trade” any vegetable seeds that have not been “tested, approved and accepted” by a new EU bureaucracy named the “EU Plant Variety Agency.” It’s
There is a primal link between man and fire. Every man or woman should know how to start one. And you should know how to start a fire without matches. It’s an essential survival skill. You never know when you’ll
Before we even get into the tactical and self-defense uses of a flashlight, let’s talk about why you should start carrying one even if you don’t plan on using it to thwart would-be attackers. Next to a pocket knife, a
If you’re not yet using raised garden beds to grow your own food, here are some reasons why you should start: Raised beds are easier to keep free of encroaching grass than ground-level beds. Elevated soil warms earlier in spring
One of the most valuable assets you can have in your garden is your greenhouse. Why? It’s simple. Because it allows you to grow plants that you normally would not be able to grow, produce crops that the season is
