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When you think of emergency supplies, you probably think of the most critical preps like food and water.  And while these are certainly important, for extended...

Growing rare and endangered plants is a rewarding experience that allows us gardeners to take on our role as stewards of the land. This stewardship can...

The market has proven that gold is not the ideal investment that some people thought it was. The precious metal lost around $230 in value in...

When starting a garden, the technical terms can sound a little overwhelming. Even those who have been gardening for years sometimes have to spend time in...

It’s 2 a.m., and your mind can’t seem to stop drifting to dark places.  After watching the news for an hour, it’s becoming rather apparent that...

The media predictably seems to love President Obama’s Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) initiative. The idea behind this $100 million proposal is to use...

Black pepper is the most commonly used spice in the world and, paired with salt, is found on most tables in the U.S. The plant that...

The hypocrisy of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the animal rights movement in general is once again on display for all to...

Recently, a small firestorm was ignited by Valerie Lucus-McEwen, a government emergency management employee, who had the temerity to accuse preppers of “selfishness.” While your immediate...

Despite genetically modified crops being extremely common, especially in the United States, there is still a lot we do not know about them. Pushed to the...