Heirloom Seeds: A seed from a plant that has been passed from one generation to another, carefully grown and saved because it is considered valuable. The value could lie in its flavor, productivity, hardiness or adaptability. Many heirlooms have been grown, saved and passed down for more than 100 years. Some have history reaching back 300 years or more. To have been saved and preserved for so long, these seed varieties have shown their value to many people and families for an extremely long time.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-16-13)
Rocket Stove: An efficient cooking stove using small diameter wood fuel which is burned in a simple high-temperature combustion chamber containing a vertical chimney and a secondary air supply which ensures almost complete combustion prior to the flames reaching the cooking surface.
The principles were described by Dr. Larry Winiarski from Aprovecho in 1982 and stoves based on this design won Ashden Awards in both 2005 and 2006. Interest in rocket stoves has led to the development of rocket mass heaters and other innovations.
The principles were described by Dr. Larry Winiarski from Aprovecho in 1982 and stoves based on this design won Ashden Awards in both 2005 and 2006. Interest in rocket stoves has led to the development of rocket mass heaters and other innovations.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-15-13)
Lasagna Gardening: Lasagna gardening is a no-dig, no-till organic gardening method that results in rich, fluffy soil with very little work from the gardener. The name "lasagna gardening" has nothing to do with what you'll be growing in this garden. It refers to the method of building the garden, which is, essentially, adding layers of organic materials that will “cook down” over time, resulting in rich, fluffy soil that will help your plants thrive. Also known as “sheet composting,” lasagna gardening is great for the environment, because you're using your yard and kitchen waste and essentially composting it in place to make a new garden.
One of the best things about lasagna gardening is how easy it is. You don't have to remove existing sod and weeds. You don't have to double dig. In fact, you don't have to work the soil at all. The first layer of your lasagna garden consists of either brown corrugated cardboard or three layers of newspaper laid directly on top of the grass or weeds in the area you've selected for your garden. Wet this layer down to keep everything in place and start the decomposition process. The grass or weeds will break down fairly quickly because they will be smothered by the newspaper or cardboard, as well as by the materials you're going to layer on top of them. This layer also provides a dark, moist area to attract earthworms that will loosen up the soil as they tunnel through it.
Anything you'd put in a compost pile, you can put into a lasagna garden. The materials you put into the garden will break down, providing nutrient-rich, crumbly soil in which to plant. The following materials are all perfect for lasagna gardens: Organic Gardening
One of the best things about lasagna gardening is how easy it is. You don't have to remove existing sod and weeds. You don't have to double dig. In fact, you don't have to work the soil at all. The first layer of your lasagna garden consists of either brown corrugated cardboard or three layers of newspaper laid directly on top of the grass or weeds in the area you've selected for your garden. Wet this layer down to keep everything in place and start the decomposition process. The grass or weeds will break down fairly quickly because they will be smothered by the newspaper or cardboard, as well as by the materials you're going to layer on top of them. This layer also provides a dark, moist area to attract earthworms that will loosen up the soil as they tunnel through it.
Anything you'd put in a compost pile, you can put into a lasagna garden. The materials you put into the garden will break down, providing nutrient-rich, crumbly soil in which to plant. The following materials are all perfect for lasagna gardens: Organic Gardening
S-P ENTRY (11-14-13)
Water Filter Straw: Portable, lightweight, A portable, reusable straw that filters water as you drink it anywhere you go in restaurants, hotel rooms, drinking fountains and more.
A water filter designed to be used by one person to filter water so that they may safely drink it.
Sold by several different companies including Lifestraw and Seychelle.
A water filter designed to be used by one person to filter water so that they may safely drink it.
Sold by several different companies including Lifestraw and Seychelle.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-13-13)
Pemmican: A lightweight, longlasting nutritious food that has enough calories to sustain a person. Made of lean, dried meat, crushed into a powder mixed with an equal amount of hot rendered fat. dried berries are sometimes crushed into also. A man could subsist entirely on pemmican for long periods of time, drawing on the fat for energy and the protein for strength (and glucose, when needed).
Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-make-pemmican/#ixzz2kuymTef4
Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-make-pemmican/#ixzz2kuymTef4
S-P ENTRY (11-12-13)
FireSteel: a piece of high-carbon steel that produces sparks that are extremely hot, 5500 °F, and can easily start a fire even in the harshest of conditions.
To use it, pile up a small amount of tinder (lint, cotton, dry grass, shredded bark, or other flammable tinder) and then scrap the striker down the FireSteel. The spark should create a fire even in really bad conditions. The key is choosing the right type of tinder that will take a spark.
Offgrid Survival
To use it, pile up a small amount of tinder (lint, cotton, dry grass, shredded bark, or other flammable tinder) and then scrap the striker down the FireSteel. The spark should create a fire even in really bad conditions. The key is choosing the right type of tinder that will take a spark.
Offgrid Survival
S-P ENTRY (11-11-13)
Firestarting in Wet conditions:
Isurvivalskills.blogspot.com
Survival Skills Starting a Fire in Wet Conditions Making and maintaining a fire in wet conditions can be challenging unless you have the right skills The first thing you need to do is gather the required materials, that is tinder, kindling and fuel. However if it is wet or raining or even with snow on the ground, it can be a bit more difficult, but not impossible, if you know where to look. Some things to look for and consider:
Isurvivalskills.blogspot.com
Survival Skills Starting a Fire in Wet Conditions Making and maintaining a fire in wet conditions can be challenging unless you have the right skills The first thing you need to do is gather the required materials, that is tinder, kindling and fuel. However if it is wet or raining or even with snow on the ground, it can be a bit more difficult, but not impossible, if you know where to look. Some things to look for and consider:
- Standing dead fall
- Hanging dead fall
- Tree bark
- Inside of mature milkweed pods
- Pine pitch or pine resin
- Underneath rock shelves
- Underneath downed trees or logs or even inside of them
- Inside of thick shrubs or sedges
- Underneath heavy snow pack if the temps are below freezing
- Heavy patches of dead weeds or tall grasses
- Inside or arround old animal burrows, just be cautious with this one make sure the owner is not at home!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-10-13)
Water Purification Tablets: Used by survivalists, campers etc. Generally contains iodine or tetraglycine hydroperiodide that release 8 mg of iodine per tablet adaptation to chronic tetraglycine hydroperiodide. The iodine kills many, but not all, of the most common pathogens present in natural fresh water sources. Carrying iodine for water purification is an imperfect but lightweight solution for those in need of field purification of drinking water. Kits are available in camping stores that include an iodine pill and a second pill (vitamin C or ascorbic acid) that will remove the iodine taste from the water after it has been disinfected. The addition of vitamin C, in the form of a pill or in flavored drink powders, precipitates much of the iodine out of solution, so it should not be added until the iodine has had sufficient time to work. This time is 30 minutes in relatively clear, warm water, but is considerably longer if the water is turbid or cold. Iodine treated drinking water, treated with tablets containing tetraglycine hydroperiodide, also reduces the uptake of radioactive iodine in human subjects to only 2% of the value it would otherwise be.
A potentially lower cost alternative to using iodine-based water purification tablets is the use of iodine crystals. A small amount of water is poured into a small glass bottle (with a capacity of approximately 1 ounce or 30 cubic centimeters), containing approximately 0.25 ounces (7 grams) of iodine crystals, and then shaken vigorously to produce a saturated solution of iodine. At 25 °C (77 °F), 12.5 cubic centimeters of this solution is added to one liter of water to be disinfected. In 15 minutes the water may be consumed. At a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) let the water to be consumed stand for 20 minutes. At a temperature of 3 °C (37 °F) let the water stand for 30 minutes or use 25 cubic centimeters of saturated solution per liter. (Do not store the saturated iodine solution in a plastic bottle as the iodine vapor will pass through the plastic and corrode steel that is in close proximity.) Note also that this method may not be adequate in killing Giardia cysts in cold water. One solution is to warm the water to be consumed to 20 °C (68 °F) before treatment. Take care not to consume iodine crystals; the amount of iodine in the saturated solution may be two to four times the lethal dose. Care must be taken to prevent the small glass bottle of iodine crystals covered with water from freezing in cold climates. An advantage of using iodine crystals is that only a small amount of iodine is dissolved from the iodine crystals at each use, giving this method of treating water a capability for treating very large amounts of water, around 2,000 liters (500 gallons), with but a small bottle of crystals. Unlike tetraglycine hydroperiodide tablets, iodine crystals have essentially an unlimited shelf life as long as they are not exposed to air for long periods of time and are kept under water. (Iodine crystals will sublimate if exposed to air for long periods of time.) The large quantity of water that can be purified with iodine crystals at low cost makes this technique especially cost effective for point of use or emergency water purification methods intended for use longer than the shelf life of tetraglycine hydroperiodide.
Chlorine-based halazone tablets were formerly popularly used for portable water purification. Chlorine in water is more than three times more effective as a disinfectant against Escherichia coli than iodine. Halazone tablets were thus commonly used during World War II by U.S. soldiers for portable water purification, even being included in accessory packs for C-rations until 1945. The primary limitation of halazone tablets was the very short usable life of opened bottles, typically 3 days or less, unlike iodine-based tablets which have a usable open bottle life of 3 months. Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) has largely displaced halazone tablets for the few remaining chlorine based water purification tablets available today. It is compressed with effervescent salts, usually adipic acid and sodium bicarbonate, to form a rapidly dissolving tablets, diluted to 10 parts per million available chlorine (ppm av.cl) when drinking water is mildly contaminated and 20ppm when visibly contaminated. Chlorine bleach tablets give a more stable platform for disinfecting the water than liquid bleach (sodium hypochlorite) as the liquid version tends to degrade with age and give unregulated results unless assays are carried out – not practical on the spot. Still, despite chlorine-based halazone tablets falling from favor for portable water purification, chlorine-based bleach may nonetheless safely be used for short-term emergency water disinfection. Two drops of unscented 5% bleach can be added per liter or quart of clear water, then allowed to stand covered for 30 to 60 minutes. After this treatment, the water may be left open to reduce the chlorine smell and taste. Guidelines are available online for effective emergency use of bleach to render unsafe water potable. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Population Services International (PSI) promote a similar product (a 0.5% - 1.5% sodium hypochlorite solution) as part of their Safe Water System (SWS) strategy. The product is sold in developing countries under local brand names specifically for the purpose of disinfecting drinking water (CDC: SWSPSI: SWS).
Neither chlorine (e.g., bleach) nor iodine alone is considered completely effective against Cryptosporidium, although they are partially effective against Giardia. Iodine should be allowed at least 30 minutes to kill Giardia. Chlorine is considered slightly better against the latter. A more complete field solution that includes chemical disinfectants is to first filter the water, using a 0.2 µm ceramic cartridge pumped filter, followed by treatment with iodine or chlorine, thereby filtering out cryptosporidium, Giardia, and most bacteria, along with the larger viruses, while also using chemical disinfectant to address smaller viruses and bacteria that the filter cannot remove. This combination is also potentially more effective in some cases than even using portable electronic disinfection based on UV treatment, such as using a SteriPEN UV portable water purifier.
A potentially lower cost alternative to using iodine-based water purification tablets is the use of iodine crystals. A small amount of water is poured into a small glass bottle (with a capacity of approximately 1 ounce or 30 cubic centimeters), containing approximately 0.25 ounces (7 grams) of iodine crystals, and then shaken vigorously to produce a saturated solution of iodine. At 25 °C (77 °F), 12.5 cubic centimeters of this solution is added to one liter of water to be disinfected. In 15 minutes the water may be consumed. At a temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) let the water to be consumed stand for 20 minutes. At a temperature of 3 °C (37 °F) let the water stand for 30 minutes or use 25 cubic centimeters of saturated solution per liter. (Do not store the saturated iodine solution in a plastic bottle as the iodine vapor will pass through the plastic and corrode steel that is in close proximity.) Note also that this method may not be adequate in killing Giardia cysts in cold water. One solution is to warm the water to be consumed to 20 °C (68 °F) before treatment. Take care not to consume iodine crystals; the amount of iodine in the saturated solution may be two to four times the lethal dose. Care must be taken to prevent the small glass bottle of iodine crystals covered with water from freezing in cold climates. An advantage of using iodine crystals is that only a small amount of iodine is dissolved from the iodine crystals at each use, giving this method of treating water a capability for treating very large amounts of water, around 2,000 liters (500 gallons), with but a small bottle of crystals. Unlike tetraglycine hydroperiodide tablets, iodine crystals have essentially an unlimited shelf life as long as they are not exposed to air for long periods of time and are kept under water. (Iodine crystals will sublimate if exposed to air for long periods of time.) The large quantity of water that can be purified with iodine crystals at low cost makes this technique especially cost effective for point of use or emergency water purification methods intended for use longer than the shelf life of tetraglycine hydroperiodide.
Chlorine-based halazone tablets were formerly popularly used for portable water purification. Chlorine in water is more than three times more effective as a disinfectant against Escherichia coli than iodine. Halazone tablets were thus commonly used during World War II by U.S. soldiers for portable water purification, even being included in accessory packs for C-rations until 1945. The primary limitation of halazone tablets was the very short usable life of opened bottles, typically 3 days or less, unlike iodine-based tablets which have a usable open bottle life of 3 months. Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) has largely displaced halazone tablets for the few remaining chlorine based water purification tablets available today. It is compressed with effervescent salts, usually adipic acid and sodium bicarbonate, to form a rapidly dissolving tablets, diluted to 10 parts per million available chlorine (ppm av.cl) when drinking water is mildly contaminated and 20ppm when visibly contaminated. Chlorine bleach tablets give a more stable platform for disinfecting the water than liquid bleach (sodium hypochlorite) as the liquid version tends to degrade with age and give unregulated results unless assays are carried out – not practical on the spot. Still, despite chlorine-based halazone tablets falling from favor for portable water purification, chlorine-based bleach may nonetheless safely be used for short-term emergency water disinfection. Two drops of unscented 5% bleach can be added per liter or quart of clear water, then allowed to stand covered for 30 to 60 minutes. After this treatment, the water may be left open to reduce the chlorine smell and taste. Guidelines are available online for effective emergency use of bleach to render unsafe water potable. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Population Services International (PSI) promote a similar product (a 0.5% - 1.5% sodium hypochlorite solution) as part of their Safe Water System (SWS) strategy. The product is sold in developing countries under local brand names specifically for the purpose of disinfecting drinking water (CDC: SWSPSI: SWS).
Neither chlorine (e.g., bleach) nor iodine alone is considered completely effective against Cryptosporidium, although they are partially effective against Giardia. Iodine should be allowed at least 30 minutes to kill Giardia. Chlorine is considered slightly better against the latter. A more complete field solution that includes chemical disinfectants is to first filter the water, using a 0.2 µm ceramic cartridge pumped filter, followed by treatment with iodine or chlorine, thereby filtering out cryptosporidium, Giardia, and most bacteria, along with the larger viruses, while also using chemical disinfectant to address smaller viruses and bacteria that the filter cannot remove. This combination is also potentially more effective in some cases than even using portable electronic disinfection based on UV treatment, such as using a SteriPEN UV portable water purifier.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-9-13)
Portable Generator: Small electrical generator usually gasoline or propane powered. Great for power outages at home or for bugging out.RELOCATION
Survival Retreat Consulting(208-627-2855)
DVD: 'Strategic Relocation' Joel Skousen
Books:
'When Disaster Strikes' by Matthew Stein and James Wesley Rawles, 'The Secure Home' by Joel Skousen
Articles:
Saturday, November 9, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-08-13)
Homemade Soap: Does anyone need to be convinced of the usefulness of soap along with other necessities during societal collapse. Here's a recipe for homemade soap from thereadystore.com:
Soap making can be dangerous
Before you start making and using your own soap, please remember that soap making can be dangerous. If the contents are prepared, weighed or measured incorrectly, they can prove dangerous. Please take caution when preparing your own soap.
Soap making can be dangerous
Before you start making and using your own soap, please remember that soap making can be dangerous. If the contents are prepared, weighed or measured incorrectly, they can prove dangerous. Please take caution when preparing your own soap.
| Ingredients • 6.9 oz Lye (sodium hydroxide) • 2 cups Distilled Water (refrigerated) • 2 cups Canola Oil • 2 cups Coconut Oil • 2 cups Palm Oil | Needed Supplies • Goggles • Gloves • Face Mask • A mold for the soap (an old cake loaf, large PVC pipe, etc.) • Plastic wrap or wax paper • Large glass bowl • Wooden spoon for mixing • 2 thermometers • Stainless steel or cast iron pot • Hand held stick blender (optional) |
S-P ENTRY (11-07-13)
Blast Curtains: Reinforced window coverings that can mitigate damage from shattered glass in the event of an explosion. http://mitigationtechnologies.com/products/safetydrape http://protectionessentials.com/?gclid=CLCC16zY17oCFSEV7Aod93wAXQ
Friday, November 8, 2013
SECURITY
Handgunhelp.com
protectionessentials.com premiertactical.com
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Range Monkey Firearms Accessories shooterselement.com
B.E.T. Self Defense usaebn.org
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mitigationtechnologies.com copperstatetactical.com
Range Monkey Firearms Accessories shooterselement.com
B.E.T. Self Defense usaebn.org
blockitpocket.com(888-315-9618)
instantaccuracy.org currentcamo.com
safecastle.com extremedefenseusa.com
patriotammosupply.com (406-210-5294)
safecastle.com extremedefenseusa.com
patriotammosupply.com (406-210-5294)
vpn4all.com dillonprecision.com(800-762-3845)
privacylockdown.com lifelock.com(800-995-6850)
Legal: dwidude.com
Newsletters: humanevents.com/guns-and-patriots On Point Feb. 2013
Videos: Slingshot Videos
Thursday, November 7, 2013
S-P ENTRY (11-6-13)
Weather radio: service is a broadcast service that airs weather reports. When the radio is on and tuned to the weather band, it airs both normal and emergency weather information. If the radio is off or tuned to another band, it automatically turns on and goes to the weather band for emergency weather information when an emergency situation occurs.
Weather radio services may also broadcast non-weather related emergency information, such as in the event of a natural disaster, an AMBER alert or a terrorist attack. They generally broadcast in a preallocated very high frequency (VHF) range using FM. Usually a dedicated weather radio receiver or radio scanner is needed for listening, although in some locations a weather radio broadcast may be retransmitted on a conventional AM or FM frequency (as well as HD Radio substations), some terrestrial television stations broadcasting in MTS stereo transmit weather radio on their second audio program (SAP) channel as well as on one of its digital subchannels (where news and weather are applicable), on local public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable TV channels or during Emergency Alert System activations for tornado warnings primarily on cable systems.
Weather radios come with several features that make them very helpful in case of an emergency. Some models use crank power, in addition to mains electricity and batteries in case of a power outage. Some models have an embedded flashlight, and can double as a cellphone charger. Some also serve as a more general emergency radio.
Weather radios are widely sold in home electronics stores and even many supermarkets and drugstores in the United States and Canada, with the supermarkets and drugstores selling them more in the southern and midwestern U.S., which is in Tornado Alley. The price of a consumer model weather radio varies depending on the model and its extra features.
Most receivers from the 2000s and the 2010s, and even some from the mid-1990s, are able to listen silently for weather alerts via the SAME protocol and then sound an alarm to warn the listener of the oncoming weather or event. Additionally, many weather radio vendors also include a visual element such as colored warning LEDs or strobe lights which attach via an accessory port to give a warning to those who are hearing impaired.
Weather radio services may also broadcast non-weather related emergency information, such as in the event of a natural disaster, an AMBER alert or a terrorist attack. They generally broadcast in a preallocated very high frequency (VHF) range using FM. Usually a dedicated weather radio receiver or radio scanner is needed for listening, although in some locations a weather radio broadcast may be retransmitted on a conventional AM or FM frequency (as well as HD Radio substations), some terrestrial television stations broadcasting in MTS stereo transmit weather radio on their second audio program (SAP) channel as well as on one of its digital subchannels (where news and weather are applicable), on local public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable TV channels or during Emergency Alert System activations for tornado warnings primarily on cable systems.
Weather radios come with several features that make them very helpful in case of an emergency. Some models use crank power, in addition to mains electricity and batteries in case of a power outage. Some models have an embedded flashlight, and can double as a cellphone charger. Some also serve as a more general emergency radio.
Weather radios are widely sold in home electronics stores and even many supermarkets and drugstores in the United States and Canada, with the supermarkets and drugstores selling them more in the southern and midwestern U.S., which is in Tornado Alley. The price of a consumer model weather radio varies depending on the model and its extra features.
Most receivers from the 2000s and the 2010s, and even some from the mid-1990s, are able to listen silently for weather alerts via the SAME protocol and then sound an alarm to warn the listener of the oncoming weather or event. Additionally, many weather radio vendors also include a visual element such as colored warning LEDs or strobe lights which attach via an accessory port to give a warning to those who are hearing impaired.
SURVIVAL WEBSITES
bugoutbagmethod.com
Marksdailyapple.com easygokit.com backwoodshome.com
survivorjane.com (Survival Preparedness For Women. (Men will find it interesting also) - Founder of #Preppertalk on Twitter)
bestbugout.com forgesurvivalsupply.com
The Ready Store - Jeff and Amy Davis, founders. From humble beginnings which has given them a unique view on how to help average People prepare.
“Our motto is that if it’s not good enough for my family, it’s not good enough for our customers! You can always expect that from us!”
Survivor Mike isurvivalskills.com prepperdating.com
Marksdailyapple.com easygokit.com backwoodshome.com
survivorjane.com (Survival Preparedness For Women. (Men will find it interesting also) - Founder of #Preppertalk on Twitter)
bestbugout.com forgesurvivalsupply.com
The Ready Store - Jeff and Amy Davis, founders. From humble beginnings which has given them a unique view on how to help average People prepare.
“Our motto is that if it’s not good enough for my family, it’s not good enough for our customers! You can always expect that from us!”
Survivor Mike isurvivalskills.com prepperdating.com
reditogousa.com(888-983-6162 - Free shipping on orders more than $100)
myfamilysurvivalplan.com, rethinksurvival.com, getsurvivalkey.com, safecastle.com, modernsurvivalblog.com preparedchristian.net, readymaderesources.com, shtfblog.com, campingsurvival.com prepperwebsite.com, americanpreppersnetwork.com, survivalblog.com, survive2thrive.net internationalpreppersnetwork.com, cuttingedgebushcraft.co.nz, poormansurvivalkit.com candktraders.com, budkcatalog.com, echo-sigma.com, jungletraining.com
Networks:
Preppergroups.com #preppertalk(Twitter)
Articles:
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Newsletters:
Magazines:
Books:
prepperpress.com/, Expatriates: A Novel Of The Coming Global Collapse(James Rawles)
How To Survive The End Of The World As We Know It(James Rawles)
Videos:
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
ENERGY
interstatebatteries.com(866-842-5368)
aspectsolar.com(877-717-7778)
greenmountain.com(855-443-2030)
sungevity.com(866-fun-4all)
alternateenergyhawaii.com(808-842-5853)
HEALTH-NUTRITION
womenshealthnetwork.com (800-808-0631) Skin Tag Removal (866-445-5433)
Articles: nongmoproject.org, gmo.mercola.com, fluoride.mercola.com/, naturalnews.com/fluoride.html, Natural News: Chemtrails
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
SURVIVAL-PEDIA
Adams, Mike (aka The Health Ranger): Alternative Health expert. Editor of Naturalnews.com. Host of 'The Health Ranger Report' podcast.
Aquaponics: A combination of two different food cultivation methods.
- Hydroponics: A sustainable method of growing plants in water without soil. Instead, it utilizes mineral nutrient solutions and water.
- Aquaculture: This is essentially aqua farming. It is the practice of cultivating animals that live in water such as fish and mollusks under your control.
In a nutshell, aquaponics combines hydroponics and aquaculture into one symbiotic system consisting of plants and aquatic organisms. There is definitely some science involved in the process, but at its most basic elements, aquaponics farming is simple and the benefits are unmatched.
Bowline Knot:
Step 1: Take one end of your rope and pass it behind a tree or rock (or simply bend it to create a loop)
On one side of the loop you will now have a short end (the “working” end) and a longer piece (the “standing” end). The working end usually needs to be about a foot long, but can be longer if you want a larger loop.
Step 2: Create a small circle in the standing end of the rope by pinching the rope and folding it down about three inches.
Step 3: Run the working end of the rope through the loop from back to front.
Step 4: Run the working end of the rope around the standing end. 5 and 6. Run the working end through the loop, from front to back and pull the knot tight.
Carabiner or Karabiner: is a metal loop with a spring loaded gate used to quickly and reversibly connect components in safety-critical systems. The word is a shortened form of "Karabinerhaken", German for "spring hook for a carbine. Carabiners are widely used in rope-intensive activities such as climbing, arboriculture, caving, sailing, rope rescue, construction, industrial rope work, window cleaning and knot tying.
Caliber: In guns, caliber or calibre is the approximate internal diameter of the barrel, or the diameter of the projectile it fires. In a rifled barrel, the distance is measured between opposing lands or grooves; groove measurements are common in cartridge designations originating in the United States, while land measurements are more common elsewhere. Good performance requires that a bullet closely match the groove diameter of a barrel to ensure a good seal. When the barrel diameter is given in inches, the abbreviation "cal" is used in place of "inches." For example, a small bore rifle with a diameter of 0.22 inch is a .22 cal; however, the decimal point is generally dropped when spoken, making it "twenty-two caliber" or a "two-two caliber". Calibers of firearms can be referred to in millimeters, as in a "caliber of eighty-eight millimeters" (88 mm) or "a hundred and five-millimeter caliber gun" (often abbreviated as "105 mm gun").
While modern cartridges and cartridge firearms are generally referred to by the cartridge name, they are still lumped together based on bore diameter. For example, a firearm might be described as a .30 caliber rifle, which could be any of a wide range of cartridges using a roughly .30 inch projectile; or a ".22 rimfire", referring to any rimfire cartridge using a .22 caliber projectile.
Chemtrails: Chemical or biological agents trails left by aircraft that fly at high altitudes. Why? That's the $64,000 question. (According to Al Gore scientists are doing it to try to darken the atmosphere to cool the planet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WbXK_Twm5I I guess he's a conspiracy theorist because according to the experts chemtrails don't exist.)
Dakota Fire Hole (or Pit): 12" deep, 12" circumference hole dug in soil with 6" air ventilation hole started 12" away from original hole. Burns hotter than a fire built above ground. Uses less fuel. Creates less smoke and light. More stable cooking surface. Easier to extinguish. http://survivaltopics.com/the-dakota-fire-hole/
#2: Figure Eight Follow Through Knot
source: blog.emergencyoutdoors.com
This is a bit more complicated than the one above, but it follows the same principle. It`s usually used for tying two ropes together. It may take you a bit of practice at first, but don`t worry, you`ll figure it out before you can say “Figure Eight Follow-Through Knot”.
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Form a single figure eight in the end of the rope and feed the tail through your harness. Some harnesses require that you feed the rope through certain straps. When tying in, I like to feed rope through the same harness straps that the belay loop occupies (not pictured), others prefer to use the belay loop (as pictured). Still others prefer to tie into a steel locking carabiner, or two aluminium locking carabiners, gates reversed, which have been clipped into the appropriate harness straps. There are pros & cons. Consult your harness manual for the recommended tie in point.
Steps 2 & 3: Rethread the figure eight, following the same path as the first. Pull the knot tight (though some climbers prefer to leave it a little loose to absorb force from a fall). Make sure you have enough tail, as the knot will slip a bit when loaded. Check the knot by counting “two”, “two” & “two”, for the three visible doubled strands. Ensure they each are lying flat and not crossing over themselves.
Step 4: An optional step. If you find yourself with too much tail, or are paranoid about the figure eight slipping, tie a stopper knot with the remaining tail.
It is recommended that you check your partner’s tie in knot, and get them to check yours before climbing.
Figure Eight On a Bight Knot
source: blog.emergencyoutdoors.com
You can print the picture above and put it in your bug-out bag, if it`s easier for you. Although this knot is so simple, you`ll remember the steps without any effort:Steps 1,2 & 3: Grab a bite of rope and form the classic figure eight.
Step 4: Pull tight and clip in. Fast, simple and secure.
That`s it. Anyone could make this knot, from a 10 year-old to a senior with arthritis. And the benefits of this knot do not stop at its simplicity. You`ll be amazed to hear that it preserves 85% strength of the rope, so it`s a good, solid AND easy knot anyone can make in an emergency situation
Financial Derivatives: Security or financial instrument which derives its value from the value of another underlying entity such as an asset, index, or interest rate. It has no intrinsic value in and of itself. (Great tool for globalist bankers to drive countries into debt to prepare those countries for takeover.)
Firebox: A small, retractable, yet powerful camp stove that fits easily into a backpack. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foldingfirebox/firebox-nano-ultra-light-wood-burning-backpacking?ref=category
Food Dehydrator: Handy appliance that dries food such as fruit, vegetables and meat items to prepare them for long term storage. uses a heat source and air flow to reduce the water content of foods. The water content of food is usually very high, typically 80% to 95% for various fruits and vegetables and 50% to 75% for various meats. There are various manufacturers and models with prices ranging generally from around 35$ to 300$.
Garlic: a species in the onion genus. Native to Central Asia. Garlic is not only a great spice but is also good for your heart and is a powerful natural antibiotic.
GMO: An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. (Then they want you to eat it.)
Gold Standard: Monetary system in which the standard economic unit of account is based on a fixed quantity of gold.
Kevlar: Registered Trademark for a para-aramid synthetic fiber. Developed at Du-Pont in 1965. High strength first used commercially in the 1970's as a replacement for steel in racing tires. Currently used in many different products including body armor.
The LuminAID: Solar powered, rechargeable lamp that provides LED light for 8+ hours. The light is housed in an inflatable plastic pillow that is not only waterproof, but floats. Can be hung easily. http://modernsurvivalonline.com/unique-solar-lighting-product-the-luminaid/
Medicinal Silver: Silver has valuable anti-bacterial properties. Some ancient people stored wine in silver vessels to ensure freshness. Today there are anti-bacterial wound dressings, creams and even many catheters are coated with it. Colloidal Silver, a colloid consisting of silver particles suspended in liquid, are used in many countries as dietary supplements and homeopathic remedies.
Micro Wind Turbine Generators: A wind turbine used for microgeneration, as opposed to than large commercial wind turbines, such as those found in wind farms, with greater individual power output. These turbines may be as small as a fifty-Watt generator for boat, caravan, or miniature refrigeration unit. The electricity generated is stored in a battery, usually a 12 volt battery. There are various manufacturers and suppliers. Good deals on units can be found through Amazon, Ebay etc. There are even DIY units for sale. (windenergy.com, http://www.usawindgen.com/, amazon-generac)
NWO/New World Order: Militarized Corporatism, global fascism. (It's not good.)
Nylon Rope: Very handy for any Prepper to have. Resists, rot, mildew and most chemicals.
Overhand Knot (aka Transport Knot/Mule Knot)
This one is used for securing the transport tightening system:
Step 1. Pass the running end of the rope around the anchor point passing it back under the standing portion (leading to the far side anchor) forming a loop.
Step 2. Form a bight with the running end of the rope. Pass over the standing portion and down through the loop and dress it down toward the anchor point.
Step 3. Secure the knot by tying a half hitch around the standing portion with the bight.
And here are some checkpoints, to make it all even easier for you:
Checkpoint 1: There is a single overhand slip knot.
Checkpoint 2: The knot is secured using a half hitch on a bight.
Checkpoint 3: The bight is a minimum of 12 inches long.
Paracord Bracelet: Bracelet made of 10' of paracord. (paracord is a strong cord with an outer sheath and seven inner strands. 10' of paracord with the seven inner strands is the equivalent of 80' of cordage. See http://www.tacticalintelligence.net/blog/how-to-make-a-paracord-bracelet.htm for directions on making this bracelet
Potassium Iodide: An inorganic compound with the chemical formula KI. In case of possible exposure to radioactive iodine (I-131), potassium iodide (KI) tablets can be used to reduce your risk of thyroid cancer.
Ratsack Cache Bag: A rodent proof, protected food cache bag. This food and supply protection bag is made of 0.011 diameter wire, 304 stainless steel knitted mesh that prevents gnawing varmints and other critters from ruining your food, water, medicine, first aid supplies and other gear. These bags are made in Flagstaff, AZ and can be ordered at armoredoutdoorgear.com.
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Rawles, James Wesley: Former US Army intelligence officer and survival retreat consultant. Well known author of the 'Patriots' novel series and editor of survivalblog.com.
Rennet: is a complex of enzymes produced in any mammalian stomach, and is often used in the production of cheese. Rennet contains many enzymes, including a proteolytic enzyme (protease) that coagulates the milk, causing it to separate into solids (curds) and liquid (whey). They are also very important in the stomach of young mammals as they digest their mothers' milk. The active enzyme in rennet is called chymosin or rennin (EC 3.4.23.4) but there are also other important enzymes in it, e.g., pepsin and lipase. There are non-animal sources for rennet that are suitable for consumption by vegetarians.
Rescue Knife/Tool: Hooked-tip blade knife useful for vehicle extraction (i.e. cutting seat belt etc.) and other emergencies.
Ron Hood B.A. M.S. Ed.D. (ABD): was a member of the Military Intelligence Community while in the Army Security Agency (ASA). Ron also spent a year in the Middle East and nearly 18 months in Vietnam. Since the military Ron taught accredited classes in Wilderness Skills at two Universities for over 20 years, authored many articles for National magazines, published a Guidebook to the Sierra as well as appearing on many TV and Radio Programs. Ron spent much of his time learning, practicing and studying wilderness and survival skills with native populations around the world. He was the editor of survival.com
Sling (weapon): A weapon typically used to launch a blunt projectile such as a stone. Considered an extension of the human arm, a sling has a pouch in the middle of two lengths of cord to hold the stone or other projectile. The sling is swung in an arc then one length of cord is released at the precise moment to send the projectile to the desired target.
Strategic Relocation: Relocation plan for yourself and family in the event of a societal collapse or emergency. Ideally away from major population centers. Safe place with supplies of food, firearms etc.
Survival Candle: Candle that can provide light and heat in an emergency situation. Can be purchased or homemade. Consists of a hollow container such as a tin can or a milk carton filled with fuel such as wax, shortening, fat or tallow and a wick made of string, twig, plant stem, etc. covered or soaked with the fuel used in the candle.
Two Half Hitches
source: www.outdoorlife.com
This knot helps you tie the paracord to any tree or pole securely. So if you need to climb down a cliff to rescue someone or to get food or if you want to tie secure something to a tree, this is the know you`ll need.
Here`s what you`ve got to do:This knot helps you tie the paracord to any tree or pole securely. So if you need to climb down a cliff to rescue someone or to get food or if you want to tie secure something to a tree, this is the know you`ll need.
Step 1: Wrap around the standing end to make the first Half Hitch.
Step 2: Wrap around the line in the same direction again to make the second Half Hitch.
Step 3: Pull it tight.
Congrats, you re done with Two Half Hitches. Now, for extra insurance, you can tie an Overhand knot in the free end of the line to keep the Two Half Hitches from slipping.
Zeer Pot:
Zeer Pot: is a container made of materials that are specially chosen to take advantage of evaporative cooling. It pumps water and blows the air into a room like most swamp coolers do. You won’t be able to freeze anything with it but it’ll extend the life of whatever you’re trying to keep fresh inside. http://graywolfsurvival.com/2874/keep-food-cool-without-power-zeer-pots/
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