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Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes America's Water Crisis

Ordinarily, we might not associate a pandemic with a water crisis. The two issues seem to be pretty different. But there is definitely a link. And the pandemic has actually served to shed light on the problem of contaminated water....

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Tribute to Dads on Father's Day

One of the most important roles a man can play in life is that of father. Mothers are also essential, of course. But fathers help balance the guidance children need as they grow up. Traditionally, fathers have been considered "providers."...

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11 Severe Weather Hacks Everyone Should Know

As I write these words, Tropical Storm Cristobal is moving inland across southeastern Louisiana. It’s bringing heavy rain, storm surge, flooding and gusty winds. This storm is expected to have staying power. In fact, they’re predicting it will move all...

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Food Preservation Tips You’ll Want to Try

You spend your hard-earned money and valuable time acquiring food. Regardless of whether you grow some of it yourself or purchase all of it at the grocery store.  So it’s logical to make sure that food lasts as long as...

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Cade’s Corner: Fortify Your Castle

Home invasion occurs when intruders force their way into an occupied home, apartment or hotel room to commit a robbery or other crimes. Tactics have become increasingly brutal, with a third of all home invasions turning physically violent, often leading...

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Here's How the U.S. Military Is Responding to COVID-19

We've heard a lot from healthcare officials since the pandemic broke out. And we've heard plenty about it from politicians. Many of us have not heard as much about how the U.S. military has gotten involved in the situation. But...

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Tilt The Odds in Your Favor And Get Some First-Aid Training

One of the very best pieces of advice I can give regarding survival is “GO AND GET SOME MEDICAL TRAINING” because when bad things happen, people get hurt. During actual emergencies, you’ll have no time to flip through a book...

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Tips on Cooking Food Safely

We need food to survive. That’s the understatement of the year, right? It’s a no-brainer. But stay with me here. Food is what gives us the energy we need to stay strong physically and sharp mentally. The occasional fast for...

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Be on Alert for Coronavirus and Stimulus Check Scams

There is one thing we can count on in life. No matter what the problem we’re dealing with is. Someone will try to take advantage of us. And the more vulnerable the victim, the more successful the perpetrator will be....

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