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Is It Safe to Return to the Gym? Will It Ever Be?

One of the businesses deemed “nonessential” when closings started happening recently was workout gyms. That’s because people often work out in close proximity to each other. And multiple people can touch the same machines in a short period of time. ...

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What Does COVID-19 Have to Do With Hurricanes?

For more than two months now, many American businesses have been closed. Countless numbers of people have been sheltering in place. And wearing masks when out in public. Still, the number of positive COVID-19 tests and deaths has risen dramatically....

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Is Your Survival Food Healthy Enough?

I applaud people who have planned for their future by stockpiling survival food.  With extreme weather events on the increase and a pandemic ravaging the world, we live in very uncertain times. Through the years, many of us have seen...

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Solar Power Myths We Can Safely Put to Rest

Solar energy has grown by leaps and bounds in the U.S. over the past 20 years. As of the end of 2018, America had 64.2 gigawatts of installed solar. That’s enough to power 12.3 million homes. In 2018 alone, Americans...

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Best Ways to Keep Food Cold During a Power Outage

What’s the worst thing about a power outage? The answer to that question depends on a variety of factors. Including where you live and what time of year it is. As well as any health conditions you might have. Stumbling...

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COVID-19 Changing Memorial Day Events… But Not Day’s True Meaning

Everybody loves a three-day weekend, right? That’s what holidays often provide us with. Looking forward to a holiday weekend is especially enjoyable if we have plans with family and friends. Memorial Day is a great example. It’s always celebrated on...

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Grocery Store Prices Rising Amid Shortages as Some States Start to Re-open

Have you noticed how much items have gone down recently? Especially for things such as clothing and gasoline. Plus used cars, airline fares and hotel stays. Consumer items fell nearly a full percent during April. It's the biggest drop since...

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Contaminated Water Issue on Military Bases Worse Than We Thought

For some time now, we've known that drinking water at some U.S. military bases is contaminated. As well as in surrounding areas. The culprit is toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFAS). These compounds are linked to cancers and liver damage. Plus developmental...

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Essential Ways to Use Water During an Emergency

Take the next 60 seconds to think of all the ways you use water on a daily or weekly basis. I’m guessing you listed drinking water first. That’s number one for survival. Bathing is another example that comes to mind...

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