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Primitive Off-Grid Survival Communication

Primitive Off-Grid Survival Communication

  Before we dive into off-grid communication, let’s define a few terms. “Off the grid” means no electric power, but solar and hand-cranked generators are still a possibility. That means that batteries for walkie-talkies, CB radios, flashlights, Ham radios and ...

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9 Things You Gotta’ Consider Before Buying Any Off-Grid Land

9 Things You Gotta’ Consider Before Buying Any Off-Grid Land

Without a doubt, the main things people think of when considering buying rural land for an off-grid property are size, location and cost. But there are several other steps and factors you’ll need to consider to ascertain if the area ...

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4 Life-Saving Ways To Communicate When The Power Is Out

4 Life-Saving Ways To Communicate When The Power Is Out

When there’s a disaster or a long-term power outage, you need backup communication. During Hurricane Katrina, more than 70 percent of cell towers went down — and stayed down for weeks. The truth is that cell phone communication is very ...

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Three Off-Grid Ways To Communicate If The Power’s Out

Three Off-Grid Ways To Communicate If The Power’s Out

Editor’s note: Read our previous story on this subject here.  Sending your teenager a text to find out if they are almost home, or calling your spouse’s cell phone to tell him you are heading to a specific location will ...

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4 Ways To Communicate During A Disaster

4 Ways To Communicate During A Disaster

The power has gone out. A state of emergency has been declared. Phone lines are down. Your teenage daughter is halfway across the city watching a movie with her friend. As you frantically dial her cell phone number, you start ...

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How To Get P.R. For Your Business, Part 2

How To Get P.R. For Your Business, Part 2

Writing your first few press releases can be a little tricky, especially if you’re new to the concept. One little mistake such as a weak headline or a simple typo can turn the reader off immediately. Well-written press releases, however, can catch the attention of the media, resulting in free, positive press for your business. Last time, we talked about the importance of a good headline. And it bears repeating once more: whatever you do, do your best to write a catchy headline...

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Egypt and the Internet Revolution

Egypt and the Internet Revolution

With events moving at a dizzying pace across the Arab speaking world, it is still much too early to know what lasting impact the freedom movements in countries like Tunisia and Egypt will have. The Obama administration in the US, ...

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