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What Is Solar Cooking – and How Does It Work?

Suppose you are home without electrical power. Or out in the woods camping or hiking. Either way, you may not be able to cook food or heat water. Unless, of course, you’re prepared. Take a quick glance at that round...

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Stories of Hope Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic

In 2018, a review of studies about the effects of stress revealed something interesting. It found that a constant flow of negative news causing stress can damage your health. Susanne Babbel is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma recovery. She says,...

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What a “Survival Expert” Recommends During This Pandemic

Ten years ago, I was the host of a TV series called SURVIVING DISASTER. We picked 10 events, both manmade and natural disasters, for our first season, of which “Pandemic” was our final episode. You can watch it here if...

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Cyberattack Against U.S. Health Agency Aims to Slow Covid-19 Response

There's nothing like a common enemy to bring people together. Even people with philosophical differences. Right now, the world has a common enemy. It's COVID-19. As you know, this pandemic has ravaged the world. Now, I don't expect hostile nations...

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U.S. Government Responds to COVID-19

As everyone knows, COVID-19 is spreading in the United States. At alarming rates. There's no point in me giving you the latest statistics. They will be outdated by the time you read this. The states suffering the worst of it,...

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Eggs Make a Great Survival Food

One of the best and most versatile survival foods is not one that usually comes to mind right away. It’s eggs. Eggs in powdered form can have a reliable shelf life of about 10 years. Which is great for your...

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When Does Prepping Turn Into Hoarding?

How many times have you heard the phrase: “Preppers are hoarders.” For those of us who are trying to prepare and keep a stockpile at home, that phrase can sting a little. It’s true that hoarding and prepping can take...

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Solar Energy – The Best Disaster Preparedness Tool You Can Own

Of all the preparedness items you could have at your disposal, solar energy might be the most important. In fact, some call it the single most effective disaster preparedness aid. That’s because if you have solar-powered tools at your disposal,...

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"Social Distancing" & Virus Misinformation

I'm practicing a little responsible "social distancing" here at home (as you can see in the video below) and I would advise you do the same: Look, as we all spend more time at home and likely, more time in...

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