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Just a heads-up:

SafeGuard Armor is conducting a giveaway contest via their Facebook page and ending on 28 June, 2013, wherein the prize includes the new StealthPro™ brand vest in Level 3a ballistic, Level 2 Stab and Spike, as well as two (2) Polyethylene plates.

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Passing this along…

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Hey there,

I work in development for Karga Seven Pictures… we’re an LA-based TV production company. We work a lot with Discovery, History, NatGeo, Science, Travel, etc…

We’re currently working on a new documentary series that focuses on survivalist families and individuals. Ideally, we are looking for families living a subsistence lifestyle to some degree and who are open to travel.

We came across your info and were hoping to see if this might be of interest to you or someone you know. If this sounds like your family and you’re interested,…

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Editor’s Note: While the following article concentrates mainly on issues
revolving around aviation accidents, it explores concepts that fit the
overall tone of this blog as being an emergency preparedness advocacy
website. I chose to accept it for submission and to publish it here
because all of the themes explored can be adjusted to fit any number of
survival situations. I hope you enjoy.

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Aviation crashes are among the most complex cases to litigate. Because of the myriad factors involved in their investigation, as well as the high profile nature of the official…

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“The EU’s Fools With Rules, Part 2″

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Desert Gal

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The ‘crats of yesteryear broke the spine of the Persian empire, paralyzed the Incas in their later days, and brought the word “mandarin” into the world’s vocabulary. By the way, if someone calls you a mandarin it is NOT a compliment.

Looking at the recent EU plan, reading the interminable pages of convoluted gobbedygook, one can only assume that it was conceived by Big Brother and the Red Queen during an all-night drinking session.

Supposedly a piece of legislation to protect biodiversity in food plants, it soon…

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“The EU’s Fools With Rules, Part 1″

by
Desert Gal

Starting from a handful of seed, each successive generation of a given plant becomes more at home in your garden. This is a mathematical process called transgressive segregation and occurs because stronger plants that are more at home set more and better seed and thereby have more influence on successive generations than the weaker plants. This is one of the ways that new varieties of herbs and vegetables come about, because a handful of varied seed will develop differently in different locales and gardens.

The EU regulations would put…

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Pest control experts share that you don’t need harsh chemicals to prevent and control pests. In fact, natural pest control is an effective way to deter pests in a way that keeps your family, pets and the environment safe. When you practice them regularly, natural pest control techniques offer a great long-term solution that will always beat the use of toxins.

DIY Natural Insect Repellants

Spiders
Make a spray repellant using scents that spiders hate: spearmint, peppermint and garlic. To save your own olfactory system, don’t combine the garlic and mints. To make the solution with…

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Living on a rural homestead has its own charm. However staying away from the crowd also has its own set of challenges; the primary one being burglaries. According to data provided by the FBI, over 24% of all property related crimes committed in 2011 were burglaries. However, with minimal investment and some smart work, you can not only ensure your house is safe when you are at home or away, but also make the potential burglars wary of the risks involved and thus avoid taking on your house.

First things first – make sure you have proper locks to secure
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Almost any type of camping or day long outdoor activity can benefit from having a tarp or two on hand. Tarps are inexpensive and so versatile, that there is almost no excuse for not including one with your camping gear. Even if you are carrying a tent with you, a good tarp will come in handy.

Day hikers can put a lightweight polyethylene tarp in their backpack in case of bad weather or to ensure a shady spot when they reach their destination. Mesh tarps are great for partial shade or a wind break. You just run a bungee cord or
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Hi,

My name is Brooklyn Bagwell and I’m the Casting Director for Doomsday Preppers on Nat Geo TV. I wanted to let you know about our new format for Season 3. We are looking for big projects to build and complete on camera. I would love to speak with you about this in more detail. It is a great opportunity for any prepper that has construction/mechanical/engineering/welding/fabrication skills and looking to show off some cool prepping inventions.

Please email me at brooklyn@sharpentertainment.com

Or Call 212 994 2233

I look forward to hearing back from you!

My…

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Natural stone has been used for home exteriors for thousands of years

Being mindful of the surrounding environment results in benefits that positively impact the individual, his or her family, the surrounding community, and the world. When it comes to building a new home or structure, or adding on to an existing one, there are a variety of green building materials to consider.

One such building material that’s growing in popularity is natural stone. This durable, attractive natural resource can be used in many different ways inside and outside the home. Those who value nature and want to…

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