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Excellent Reasons to Employ a Smaller Sized Bag

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Kay

Guides and books on the subject of survival consistently present checklists of things that really need to be packed for emergency travel. The vast majority recommend that you pack a small bag. There are very good considerations to have few …

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When Fear Becomes Your Adversary

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Kay

Strong emotions in charged situations bring about visceral responses that aren’t planned or calculated. The emotions take over and prevent the individual from responding intellectually. Whether you are dealing with a child that is excited over a gift, a prospective …

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Signs of Dehydration — Reasons You Must Have Water

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Kay

Humans can live without water for about three days, however the human body is not going to have the capacity to function properly during that time. Dehydration is defined as a circumstance that exists when your body starts to shed …

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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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Calculate Sunset by Hand

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Kay

Coping without electrical power or residing out of doors will mean that daylight becomes a very important resource. The sun’s light delivers illumination needed to accomplish important responsibilities. When you know how much daylight remains, you are better able to …

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Thermoregulation — No Sweat Survival

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Kay

In an outdoor situation, the mastery of thermoregulation is quite valuable. Thermoregulation is the capability of keeping body temperature within specified boundaries, even though the ambient temperature is completely different. You begin practicing thermoregulation by just keeping calm. The urge …

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Dandelions: a Good Friend in Time of Need

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Kay

Dandelions are best-known because of their dazzling yellow blooms that are later replaced by a globular downy orb, dispatching seeds in the wind. Other people view this vegetation as being a persistent weed that may invade even an immaculate turf. …

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Releasing a Zip Tie

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Kay

an opportunity to escape. Because zip ties are nearly impossible to break and cost little, they are commonly used to restrain humans. When your hands are bound in front, you here is what you will need to do to break …

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Crickets for Survival

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Kay

Crickets live in shallow tunnels dug beneath stones or dirt or in clumps of plant matter. Males can often be heard calling females for mating at night when they are more active. Most species are found in grasslands and forest, …

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Safety Guidelines for Earthquake Survival

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Kay

When the ground is rumbling every second counts. There is no time to panic. Refusing to panic can save your life. If you are close enough to feel the tremor, you are close enough to the quake (or explosion) for buildings …

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