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Prepare for a Financial Crisis
You Must Be Prepared for the Next Financial Crisis An interview with Bill Bonner, editor, The Bill Bonner Letter –Bill Bonner is an American author of books and articles on economic and financial subjects. He is the founder and president of Agora Publishing, and author of a daily financial column, Diary of a Rogue Economist.…
Read MoreIf You Are Always Ready, You Never Have to Get Ready!
By Paul Seyfried I don’t know where you are reading this on a desktop computer or mobile device but for the sake of argument, let’s say a convicted felon is kicking in your door right now. The only weapons you have to fight him off are the items within a 3-foot circle of your current…
Read MoreBenefits of a Rocket Stove
(Illustration of the Rocket Stove concept) Practical Emergency Cooking Methods By Sid Ogden -TACDA Advisory Board Member Major disasters almost always result in loss of power, which could extend to many days or even weeks. Heating our homes and cooking becomes a challenge. Refrigerated and frozen foods need to be consumed or lost. Unprocessed foods…
Read MoreJust in Time Trucking
Just in Time Trucking (Taken from the Journal of Civil Defense Archives – www.tacda.org) Most Americans take for granted the intricate systems that make it possible for us to engage in seemingly mundane day to day tasks like filling up our gas tanks, loading up our shopping carts at the local grocery store, obtaining necessary…
Read MoreWhat To Do Before an Earthquake
A close family friend recently posted this picture on Facebook. This is what her kitchen looked like following the recent 6.0 earthquake in Napa, California. I decided it would be a good idea to do a series of posts about Earthquake safety as a reminder for those who may live in or near areas where…
Read More11 Tips for a Safe 4th of July
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stppler, MD Medical Editor: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Be a safe swimmer. Water sports and fireworks are two of the biggest pastimes for Fourth of July celebrations, and these are both linked to numerous deaths and injuries each year. Never swim alone, and make sure that kids’ water…
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