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Is Your Spare Flat?

Is Your Spare Flat?

Emergency Preparedness – Is Your Spare Flat?      Food in the storage room is a lot like the spare tire in your vehicle.  Both can be neglected.    People never think of tires in terms of a set being five.  Out of sight, out of mind . . . a good (bad) example being cars that go to the wrecking yard.  Most have spare tires that look like they have never been driven on.  A little air pressure and…

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Express Checkout (15 Items or Less Please)

Express Checkout (15 Items or Less Please)

Emergency Preparedness – Express Checkout  (15 Items or Less Please)       With two carts filled, people in line behind me not only starred daggers, but were sure I would try and pay with stolen credit cards and have half dozen felony convictions and outstanding warrants on my record.    I never shop without going out the express line, even if I’m buying 15 cases of goods.    The secret is never buy just onesies and twosies.  Never buy anything…

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Microwaves — Tool or Trouble?

Microwaves — Tool or Trouble?

Emergency Preparedness:   Microwaves — Tool or Trouble?   Operate with an RF wave slightly above that of FM radio, penetrating foods 1 to 2 ½ inches The RF excites moisture molecules to rotate 180 degrees 2.5 billion times per second which . . . Produce heat from friction inside foods – which builds faster in foods with fats and/or sugars Use 1/20th the electricity of conventional radiant cook ovens or ranges Cook oil-less, salt-less, flameless and waterless to cook in…

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“Ive got all the money I’ll ever need, if I die by 4 o’clock.” Henny Youngman

“Ive got all the money I’ll ever need, if I die by 4 o’clock.” Henny Youngman

Emergency Preparedness – “I’ve got all the money I’ll ever need, if I die by 4 o’clock.”  Henny Youngman      “When peoples bank accounts grow, they feel more secure thinking that they can simply go out and buy all of the things that they need.  That’s not the program of the Church.  Food in the basement will be more important than money in the bank,” said President Kimball in the mid l970’s.     The only things that have changed…

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What is the Definition of Globalization?

What is the Definition of Globalization?

Emergency Preparedness – What is the Definition of Globalization?      Answer:  Princess Diana’s death.  WHY, you ask?    An English princess with an Egyptian boyfriend crashes in a French tunnel, in a German car with a Dutch engine, driven by a Belgian who was drunk on Scottish whisky, followed closely by Italian Paparazzi, on Japanese motorcycles; treated by an American doctor, using Brazilian medications.  Still don’t get it?    This information is coming to you from an Englishman, using…

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Make a Dirt Stove

Make a Dirt Stove

Emergency Preparedness – Make A Dirt Stove      Emergency cooking can be simple as dirt, if you have the right stuff.    Highly refined (Jet A or Jet B) kerosene is clear as water because sulfur and ash that typically color this fuel have been  removed.  This heavy oil-based fuel does not evaporate or produce explosive fumes and must be wicked to burn.  It contains ten times more BTUs of heat per gallon than lighter LP gasses.    To…

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Diets are Really Getting Ugly.

Diets are Really Getting Ugly.

Emergency Preparedness – Diets are Really Getting Ugly.      As June, 2005 came to a close, MTV Networks launched the newest of digital cable channels, especially designed to capture the “underserved” 10 million (estimated) viewer market of gays and lesbians.  Previously launched HERE TV was joined by ad-supported LOGO NETWORK (Ch. 263) to offer 24-hour  lifestyle programming to over 44 million American cable and satellite system homes.    “There have been more gay characters and themes in television and…

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What Food “Sell-By” Dates Really Mean.

What Food “Sell-By” Dates Really Mean.

Emergency Preparedness – What Food “Sell-By” Dates Really Mean        Many states require food manufacturers to mark perishable foods with a date so that customers can gauge product freshness.  There are no federal regulations requiring products to be dated and there isn’t a uniform system.  “Sell-by” dates let stores know how long products can remain on the shelves and are used as guides for rotating stock.   Perishable foods can remain good long after this date, dependent on home storage…

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72 Hour Emergency Kit — #2 Food.

72 Hour Emergency Kit — #2 Food.

72 Hour Emergency Kit — #2  Food        Stress makes us eat more – up to double.  Don’t under estimate food in your kit, and keep it light.      Tools:  A P38 can opener or easy-open containers.  Cooking materials (high tech lessens weight).      Resources:  Use high protein energy foods such as Jerky, canned tuna, MRE meals, whole grain foods, dehydrated, powered, or freeze dried items like drinks, condiments, fruits, and even Mentos or gum.      Know How:  Anything…

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First Responder Kits.

First Responder Kits.

Emergency Preparedness – First Responder Kits.        A 72-hour kit IS NOT the foundation of a home preparedness program.  But, it’s a start.      What are the essentials of a three day First Responder Kit?  (priority order) Water Food                               Considerations:   “Will it all fit into something Clothing                                                        that won’t break my back?” Shelter                                                        “Can technology lighten my load?” Sanitation                                                   “Will I be able to afford it?” First Aid                                                     “I don’t want something else that will Communication                                           just sit and…

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