Author: Damian Brindle
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The Philly Trash Mess
On July 1, workers in the city of Philadelphia walked off the job for better pay and benefits, as occasionally happens with unions. This included “911 dispatchers, trash collectors, water department workers and many others.” That strike ended last week, but not before eight days of trash piled up in the streets. Just watch this…
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Freeze-Dried Kale
I can’t even remember the last time I posted about something I freeze-dried, mostly because I hadn’t found anything new to freeze-dry, until my wife suggested I get off my rear end and freeze-dry some of the kale we’re growing in our garden. I thought it was a waste of time, but because I hadn’t…
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The Tragic Texas July 4th Flash Flood
The Fourth of July should be a time of celebration and fun family gatherings. Sadly, natural disasters don’t take a pause for holidays. Instead, this year it became a nightmare for hundreds of families in Kerr County, Texas. As of this writing, more than 100 people tragically lost their lives in sudden flooding, including dozens…
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Doomsday Preppers vs. The Sheeple
I read this article the day before the 4th of July about a doomsday prepper “revealing his fallout shelter,” which, if I’m being honest, made me sad. Actually, it was the comments section that made me sad, but I’ll get there. Once upon a time, I watched the Doomsday Preppers television show that aired from…
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How to Harden Your Home
Have the LA riots and other civil unrest got you thinking about your home security? It’s got me thinking about it again! Perhaps I’ve harped on this subject too much lately (this and food storage) but I feel your security is too important to take lightly. After all, it doesn’t take much for things to…
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Quishing? The QR Code Scam to Know About
Phishing. Smishing. Vishing. And now quishing? Perhaps you’ve heard of one or more of these terms, or maybe not. I can tell you that I’m getting old enough that I can’t keep up with the technological lexicon any longer. But I am still interested in knowing how hackers and scammers are using technology to target…
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Microprepping – 60 Days of Supplies in a Small Closet?
I assumed I’d heard all the preparedness-related terms, but I’ve never heard of “microprepping,” which is simply preparedness for small spaces. It’s for those of us living in apartments or maybe a condo. For what it’s worth, I’d written a book about the topic years ago: “Prepping Strategies for Condos, Apartments, and Duplex Living.” I’ll…
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Forget Pandemics and War, This is Why I Prepare Today…
What’s a little clickbait in a title these days, am I right? Lol. But there’s some truth to it. Yes, I’m less concerned about a pandemic these days and slightly more concerned about war (including domestic strife), but there’s one drumbeat that I continue to beat on about, have for years, and will continue until…
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How to Design a Storm-Resistant Bunker: Materials, Design and Location Tips
Volatile weather events and natural disasters can strike at any moment, making them critical to plan and prepare for. Some areas get hit much harder than others, leaving you and your loved ones vulnerable. Building a storm-resistant bunker can help you navigate and survive these unexpected storms. Why Should You Build a Storm Shelter? From…