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Fire for Survival, Part 3: Fire Safety and Survival Usage
Using fire in a survival situation might seem like a simple and straightforward thing, but fire is such a versatile and multifaceted thing that it does require some attention to detail and...
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Keeping Your Online Experience Safe and Secure
If your computer is connected in any way to the outside world, you are a candidate for an Internet attack of some kind. That doesn’t just apply to your home computer either. Any Internet-connected...
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Way Off the Grid: Cruise Lines Overcome Bad Press by Offering Extreme Cruise...
Editor’s Note: Way Off the Grid is a satire feature of Off the Grid News. While the articles in this section may deal with current events, they are meant to portray these topics in a satirical and...
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Using Proper Ammunition
The type of ammo you choose to use, whether for practice or self-defense, can and will vary depending on the situation and your budget. For many of us who shoot a great deal, the ideal solution is...
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7 Ways To Protect Yourself And Your Information When Using Facebook
Many Facebook users fail to realize how much information about themselves they’re giving away and how easily unprincipled app makers and identity thieves can exploit that data. Here are some things...
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GMOs: What They Are And How To Avoid Them
You may have seen in the news that the state of California will soon be voting as to whether or not to have GMOs labeled in their state in the near future. You may also have seen that Monsanto has...
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Talking To Your Kids About Safety
Educating your kids about realistic dangers that they’re likely to encounter shouldn’t be an ordeal. In fact, with my parents, it was always a game. Even if your child isn’t the victim of a violent...
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October 2, 2012 Some of the items – AUTHOR DOES NOT RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE, AND USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY – If you do so and you injure someone playing doctor,...
View ArticleMy Survival Kit (Part 2) 1st Aid
October 2, 2012 Some of the items – AUTHOR DOES NOT RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE, AND USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY – If you do so and you injure someone playing doctor,...
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If I Can Find DC’s Security Loopholes, Can They?
With so much of our daily lives now online, it might seem simple to propose that we have an absolutely airtight security system for our cyber activities. That is a task that is much easier said than...
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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found In American Pork Products, Alongside...
Samples of pork from six cities have shown heavy contamination with five distinct bacterial strains and an often-banned controversial growth-enhancing drug, according to Consumers Union, publisher of...
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Gun Safety In The Home
Why do many of us own guns? I own guns for several reasons: hunting, plinking, and competition are just a few, not to mention it’s my God-given right as an American. The most important reason, of...
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The Forbidden Truth About Raw Milk
For most of our nation’s history, and for thousands of years before that, people have consumed raw milk from their cows, goats, and other livestock. Today however, raw milk is almost unknown, as the...
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Coke’s New Artificial Sweetener Ad
image credit abcnews.go.com The year was 1886, temperance had run people out of local bars, and the soda fountain was just beginning to catch on. John Pemberton, a pharmacist, saw this as the perfect...
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‘Made In China’ Chicken To Be Sold In US – With No Label
image credit dailyfinance.com Very quietly, and without a peep from the mainstream media, the United States has made it possible for chicken to be processed in China and then sold to you here in...
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The Easiest And Best Gun Safety Check?
Image source: shootingillustrated.com Nowadays, we seem to entrust firearms manufacturers to add features to our guns in order to protect us from our own stupidity. External safeties are the oldest of...
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Miami Police Facing Cuts Warn Citizens: ‘Get Yourself Some Firearms’
Image source: NBCMiami.com Florida residents in the Miami area are being told by the police department to arm themselves to ensure their safety. That’s because hundreds of police officers could lose...
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Wilderness Survival For You And Your Dog
Image source: so-man-places.com Taking your dog with you on excursions into the great outdoors can be a memorable experience. However, it can also quickly turn into a nightmare without adequate plans...
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How To Make Your Homestead Safe For Kids
Image source: PrahmanMarket.com.au One of the reasons many of us pursue an independent way of life is our desire to instill values in our children. We want them to grow up confident, independent,...
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6 Keys To Finding The Perfect Firearms Training For You
Image source: hawaiidefensefoundation.org Firearms training is a hot topic these days, and very much a booming industry. Training schools are popping up all over the place and becoming more and more...
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The Alarming New Report You Should Read If You Live Near A Dam
Image source: CBC Homes and entire communities could be covered with billions of gallons of water and toxic sludge because of the collapse of poorly built mining dams, which number more than 900 across...
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This Huge FDA Loophole Allows 1,000 Untested (And Unsafe) Ingredients In Your...
Image source: IMGKid.com In order to serve your family healthy and nutritious food, you know to eat whole foods, including lean meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. When you use packaged foods, you...
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6 Simple Ways To Protect Your Rural Home (When You’re Miles And Miles From...
Image source: Pixabay.com Urban areas and cities aren’t the only places where crime and theft can be a problem. Rural areas are also at risk. Here are just a few ideas for how you can keep your...
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The Best Way To Store Guns From Kids – While Keeping Them Ready To Access
Image source: AlienGearHolsters.com For many of us, owning a gun is all about being able to defend ourselves and protect our loved ones if needed. But how do you follow the conventional rules of gun...
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How To Handle Raw Milk And Make It Last Longer
Raw Milk from a Cow Whether you have been a longtime homesteader or are just getting started, you probably have a cow or a small herd of goats to provide you with milk. The first thing to know is how...
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