Category Archives: Environment

The Hazards Unleashed by a Volcano

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Kay

A volcano is a mountain that opens downward towards a reservoir of molten rock. That mountain will explode when the pressure from gases and melted rock under the surface becomes strong enough. Volcanic blasts can mess up miles of surface …

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Tips for Emergency Water Storage

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Kay

The human body can only survive three days without drinking water. Water is really a high priority in terms of emergency preparedness. Nearly 25 gallons each day is used by each individual in the average household. This isn’t only drinking …

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Herbs Used for Incense

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Kay

Native Americans often used the smoke of Cedar to cleanse their homes. Smoke can be used in rustic conditions as a cleanser to rid a person, bedding, clothing or shelter of vermin, viruses and harmful bacteria.

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Safety Tips for Floods

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Kay

If you see water covering an area, DON’T DRIVE into it. That water may be hiding hazards. The area isn’t safe no matter how well you know it. The ground surface could have been compromised by water and objects.

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Life Beneath the Surface

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Kay

Havre Beneath The Streets If you ever visit Havre Montanna, you may think that there isn’t much to see other than Norman’s Ranch and Sportswear store. While Norman’s is a fine establishment, there’s much more to Havre than meets the …

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The Vision by Debi Pearl — Fiction set in Reality

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Kay

Debi Pearl’s latest literary work is entitled The Vision (ISBN: 978-0-9819737-0-8). A dramatic work of fiction, The Vision follows its main characters as they devote themselves to a controversial mission amid community disruption, political upheaval and environmental concerns. The largest environmental concern …

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Cooling Your Living Space

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Kay

Help keep your living environment cooler using evaporative cooling techniques. SLEEPING PORCH Before the advent of air conditioning in hot climates, rural homes were often built with wide porches (porticos or decks). During the sweltering summer months, these porches were …

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Activated Charcoal Around the House

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Kay

Learn to use Activated Charcoal to increase your harvest, neutralize offending odors, filter your water and air. GARDEN SOIL IMPROVEMENT: If you use compost and organic fertilizers to enrich your soil, using charcoal in your garden can help retain valuable …

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Why Keep Activated Charcoal

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Kay

The average person thinks of charcoal briquettes manufactured for use in barbecue grills when asked if charcoal is in the home. Those briquettes have chemical additives that help them hold their shape and burn evenly. . . NOT something useful for …

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