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September 2008 Archive of Site Activity
September 30, 2008 - "Basic tips for building
a Pyramid Hut" There are many ways to built shelters and huts. This is an
article about building a type known as the Pyramid hut.
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September 30, 2008 - "How to build a personal
reservoir of water" Having a source of clean water is crucial for survival in
the wilderness. Water in fact is more crucial than food itself. In this short
article, we will illustrate a method of building a personal reservoir for water
storage. Click
here
September 29, 2008 - "Traits of the Survivor"
There is more to survival than survival gear and skills. A survival topic not
often touched upon is how personality traits of individuals effect their ability
to survive in adverse conditions.
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September 28, 2008 - "Make Your Own Warm
Winter Mitts" If you are like a lot of people you have a difficult time finding
proper winter mittens. Often even top of the line expedition grade winter
mittens fail for one reason or another even with limited use.
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September 27, 2008 - "Understanding
Electromagnetic Pulse and How to Prevent Resulting Damage to Electrical
Equipment" One of the many fables of nuclear war that
has been worn out in an effort to convince us all of the futility of
it all is EMP. When understood, the problem can take on
realistic proportions. When a nuclear explosion occurs, a very
broad spectrum of energy is released. It ranges from nearly DC (o
KHZ) to beyond 1021 hertz (gamma rays). The
portion concerned with here ranges from 0 KHZ to 1000 GHZ (beyond radar
uses). Click here
September 26, 2008 - "Hurricane Ike - A
Painful Reminder" Downed power lines, thousands upon thousands of flooded homes,
and victims awaiting relief are just some of the scenes in Louisiana and Texas,
evidence of Hurricane Ike's profuse wrath. The warnings of "certain death" given
by officials were not the only concerns in the minds of those who stayed behind
to face Hurricane Ike, but painful memories of disastrous Hurricane Katrina
which roared through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast only three years prior,
would have been enough to create fear in the hearts of many.
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September 25, 2008 - "Lights Out - Not If You
Have Emergency Power Restoration Plan" With another major hurricane battering
the Gulf and Atlantic coasts come questions about electric power and
restoration, generators, portable power plants, and other means of getting by.
Whether it's a hurricane, earthquake, heat wave, natural disaster, terrorism
attack, or any other interruption to the electrical grid, it soon sinks in -
"When will power be restored?"
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September 24, 2008 - "Psychology and
Wilderness Survival" You may have the skills and the knowledge to make a fire,
navigate in the wild, construct shelter and find food, but there is more to
wilderness survival than just those things. It takes a strong mind to make it in
the wilderness. There have been a number of people that have survived situations
that were life threatening with little or no knowledge of how to survive in the
wilderness. Click
here
September 23, 2008 - "Mini Urban Survival Kit"
Many of us have regular day jobs and go into the city every
day to get to work. For those who work in an office setting there is no way to
bring a BOB. If you drive to work you can leave your BOB in the car. For those
who take public transit to work a BOB is just not possible. As 9/11 showed
there are a few items that every office worker should have. An emergency can
happen at any time, and we should be close enough to gear to get out of the
office and on your way to escaping the general area.
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September 23, 2008 - "How to Survive a Riot"
What do college tuition increases, soccer games, institutionalized oppression,
editorial cartoons, and a movie star's death have in common? They've all ignited
riots in the past few years. Click
here
September
23, 2008 - "Coins for a Survivalist" In the event of an emergency it is
extremely important that one have a tank full of gasoline, all the necessary
survival equipment and a good supply of money prior to bugging out. This supply
of money should include not just small bills such as ones, fives and tens but
also a healthy amount of coins.
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September
23, 2008 - Would you like to write some articles relating to survival for the
Delmarva Survival Training web site? If so here is your chance to get published
on the web and start a new career. For more information
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September 22, 2008 - "Alternate Bug-out
Locations" Texas has nearly 400 private campgrounds across the state. This could
be a viable option for people looking for someplace to go when having to
evacuate because of a storm or hurricane. Most anything from tent spaces to camp
trailer and RV hook-ups are available at these campgrounds. Many of these also
have cabin rentals which could be utilized by those who don’t own campers or
RV’s. Click here
September
21, 2008 - "Disaster Barter Items - Tangibles - Water" In any disaster there are
going to be numerous items that will have value as barter items. Probably the
most essential item will be the one item for which there is always a universal
need during a disaster. That one item is water! No one will survive very long
without it! Click
here
September 20, 2008 - "How To Choose Your
Hunting Rifle" This article debates the issue of hunting rifles and how to
choose the most suitable rifle for a particular type of hunting.
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September 15, 2008 - "Water Purification 101" Whether or not you are in a
situation you need a
certain amount of water in order to function at your
peak efficiency. That crystal clear stream or lake may
look to be an enticingly cool drink, but think again
before taking that first sip.
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September 14, 2008 - "Nuclear Destruction is
Survivable" The apprehension of Oleg Khintsagov, a Russian who was
attempting to sell 100 grams of weapons grade uranium 235 for one million
dollars, brings to the forefront once again how close the world could be to
disaster and the importance of survival preparation.
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September 13, 2008 - "Protective Gears"
There are many kinds of gears available to protect you while you go for camping,
during swat and assassination. Hence, it is better to carry all kinds of these
protective gears when you step out of your home. Below mentioned are some of the
protective gears: Click here
September 10, 2008 - "Survival techniques:
Surviving power outage" We survived two hurricanes in Florida. Hurricane number
one, we had no power for two days. Number two, we were without power for 8 days.
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September
9, 2008 - How a Hurricane Survival Kit - Pack Can Save Lives" /When a
hurricane hits, it is important to have the skills and the know how to protect
yourself and your family. Hurricanes are becoming more and more dangerous and
they are occurring more often. Even if you have lived through a hurricane
before, there are some survival tactics that can prepare you for the next one.
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September 8, 2008 - "Get Clean Hair Naturally
by Making Your Own Shampoo" If you want to avoid exposure to potentially
dangerous synthetic chemicals in shampoo, try making your own. It's fun and
easy!
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September 7, 2008 - "Using Axes And Crampons
On Your Ice Hiking Adventure" Although this article was written specifically for
hikers it presents some important information that is useful for us
survivalists.
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here
September 6, 2008 - "What You Should Keep in Your Car in
Case of Emergency"
Vehicles break down all the time and not usually in a
convenient place or with a driver who carries emergency
items with them. Does your car carry what is needed in
case you or someone you love breaks down on the side of
the road?
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here
September 5, 2008 - "Dangers associated with
Stevia" Many survivalists have asked me about the potential dangerous effects of
using Stevia. Stevia is a natural type of sweetener which comes from a plant.
The Stevia plant is a member of the sunflower family. In this article I would
like to provide you with some background information regarding this interesting
plant and what if any precautions you should take.
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September 4, 2008 - "Preparing You and Your
Pet for Emergencies" Article pertaining to preparation for emergencies for
you and your pet, i.e. evacuation with your pet.
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September 3, 2008- "How Body Heat is Lost" In
cold temperatures or winter survival, heat is the currency of the survivor and
he does his best to conserve that heat. He does not squander his warmth by
exerting himself so hard that he overheats and sweats profusely, which can lead
to chilling when he stops to rest. Nor does he allow himself to become so cold
that he finds it difficult to function physically and mentally.
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September 2, 2008 - "Find the Temperature Using
Crickets" You have no doubt heard crickets chirping away in the grass and
bushes. The male cricket chirps at regular intervals in order to attract female
crickets, ward off predators, or establish territory. He creates the cricket
chirping sound by rubbing one of his wings on a hard rigid structure located on
its other wing. Click
here
September 1, 2008 - "Emergency food storage:
The Pallet Root Cellar" Fifteen years ago when I began my odyssey as a "Domestic
Survival Specialist" I began compiling the educational materials I felt were
necessary for the layman to fully grasp the scope of "Successful Survival."
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