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The Steps to Accident Handling: Wilderness First Aid

    The following hub is for informational purposes only. It is not to be used without actual training in First Aid. For the most up-to-date and thorough information, get yourself certified in...

2 comments    advice outdoors first aid
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The Ghost of Laura Ingalls Wilder

In these shaky economic times, I think it would be good to start channeling Laura Ingalls Wilder. You know, that pioneer girl, author and American icon of independence and self reliance? I was first exposed...

5 comments    popcorn laura ingalls wilder
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Ramona Quimby Age 8 critique for educators and parents

Critique and activities for Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby, Age 8, for teachers and parents. The formatting of this book is characteristic of most books for this reading level. Well-spaced, medium-sized, bold print, makes for easy reading. The paper is thick and durable, great for a lot of ...

8 comments    education literature reading
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Guide to Survival Knives from Ka Bar and Puma

Comparing the history and style of two famous knifemakers, with suggestions for the best modern survival knife choices.

0 comments    camping hiking hunting
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Global Warming: Fact or Folly?

There are basically three ideas people have about our climate. One group believes that whatever changes that occur are all a part of a cycle as old as nature itself. They really can't see what all the fuss is...

35 comments    science environment barack obama
The Awesome Power of the Sun74

Solar Chargers – How Do Solar Chargers Work and When Would You Use Them?

How does a solar charger work and where would you use one? Harness the power of the sun and charge all your gadgets using a solar charger.

5 comments    camping solar solar power
Brad Hunter on the trail to Banner Peak near Thousand Island Lake in Ansel Adams Wilderness.  Photo by Allen Conant. 78

Finding the Best Wilderness Backpack--Internal or External Frame

Comparing internal frame and external packs and discussing some of the best products available -- personal preferences and opinions on the good and bad of both types.

4 comments    how to travel sports
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Disney Pixar Up

Disney Pixar's Up movie was released on May 29th 2009 and received both critical acclaim and box office success. This is Disney Pixar's 10th movie and it looks as though this one may be their very best.The...

1 comment    entertainment movies movie
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How to Cook Poke Salad

Harvesting and cooking the most dangerous of wild foods -- poke sallet, the delicious springtime herb. No food like scary food.

0 comments    salad free food foraging
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What are the Parts of the Brain and their Functions?

An overview of the different parts of the brain and their functions, plus a basic discussion of the cerebral cortex.

0 comments    psychology brain hypothalamus
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