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The things they aren't telling us about H1N1 or Swine Flu

we have been thrown into a state of total insecurity as to our health status. This is not just one person I am speaking of here, but the entire world has been thrown into a panic. The cases have mounted and...

6 comments    immune system skin cancer
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Doomsday Preparation. Things To Keep On Hand For Survival

Doomsday can mean different things to different people. For some it means the end of the world and for others such as those in New Orleans it can just feel like the end of the world. There are many scenarios...

8 comments    depression recession survival
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What To Do In A Winter Power Outage

What will you do in cold wether if the power goes out for some reason? Do you know what you need to to survive? Winter disaster preparedness can make the difference between life and death.

14 comments    home electricity cold weather
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10 Things That Will Run Out After A Natural Disaster

If you one of the lucky ones who've never lived through a natural disaster, count your blessings! I've lived through two hurricanes (Ike and Rita) plus Tropical Storm Alyson on the Texas Gulf Coast. When I...

2 comments    survival hurricane tornado
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Hurricane Gilbert

Hurricane Gilbert is the second most intense hurricane ever to have been observed in the Atlantic Basin, second only behind Hurricane Wilma of the incredibly eventful 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. ...

4 comments    mexico hurricane jamaica
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Why Women Need Skills And Education

I live in an area that is both very Christian and very conservative. One of the things that I hear repeatedly from young women in college is that they really aren't interested in finishing, because they have...

8 comments    finance money education
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Food Storage Gift Ideas

A gift of preparedness can be one of the greatest gifts of all. Show your loved ones that you really care by helping them be more prepared for economic turmoil and natural disasters.

4 comments    food christmas gifts
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A dangerous earthquake in San Francisco in the next 30 years?

www.calstatela.edu The 1906 earthquake was historically large and devastating to the areas surrounding the San Andreas fault. While measures have been taken to prevent another such disaster in the future, not...

8 comments    nature future san francisco
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Emergency Radios--AM/FM/SW and NOAA Weather Band

Choosing an emergency weather or news radio for the home or car or bug-out bag--shortwave, AM/FM, weather band, and cool features.

0 comments    technology radio weather
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Earthquake preparation tips

A mega-earthquake is certainly something one should prepare for, as such a disaster can cause inexplicable damage and harm. While one cannot completely be protected from natural disasters, there are things...

3 comments    life tips safety
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