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Scapegoats and Atonement

Scapegoats and Atonement

“Sister,” she said, “What’s wrong? I mean about me…. Why do they call me the Accursed?” —Psyche in C. S. Lewis’s Til We Have Faces (1956) “It is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and ...

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Extreme Cold

Extreme Cold

Loss of heat can be the most devastating hurdle to deal with in any survival situation. While of course it is important to stay hydrated and avoid overtly life-threatening occurrences (like falling off of sheer cliffs or being mauled by a bear), exposure (the cold) can kill you in a matter of hours. In terms of risk, you are likely at greater risk to die of exposure than of any other outdoor concern. It is incredibly important to understand how the body works and how to counteract ...

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Keeping Your Goats Happy and Healthy

Keeping Your Goats Happy and Healthy

Goats are overall very hardy animals. The breeding is so pure in even the most heavily bred purebreds that they are as close to their natural state as any domestic animal, and that makes them less susceptible to disease. However, ...

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Sunday Dinner, Anyone?

Sunday Dinner, Anyone?

This pot roast recipe turns a cheap cut of meat into a succulent delight with very little work and lots of flavor. (It’s even better when you use your own homegrown herbs!) When it’s finished, it will be worthy of a Sunday or other holiday dinner. Add a side of cranberry bean salad, and you’ll be delighted in the immune-boosting color!

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Forget Spring Cleaning: Fall Chores for a Great Garden Next Year

Forget Spring Cleaning: Fall Chores for a Great Garden Next Year

We have now passed the mid-point of October. With the arrival of October 19, only 73 days remain before your 2011 calendar becomes obsolete. While I'll still be growing broccoli, collards, carrots, and some other hardy crops for a few more months here in North Carolina, most of my friends up north are preparing to shut things down for the season. With that in mind, I thought today might be a good time to mention a few things you can accomplish around this time of year...

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Bankruptcy as a Freedom Tool

Bankruptcy as a Freedom Tool

Bankruptcy has often been considered to be the ultimate shame and crowning mark of failure. Yet for millions of people out of their financial depth, bankruptcy should actually represent a path out of a financial nightmare. Bankruptcy is not reserved ...

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