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Year: 2014

Ebola Part Two
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Ebola Part Two

December 24, 2014May 7, 20214 min read

Ebola Part Two If you think the recent Ebola epidemic is over then you probably think that “denial” is a river in Egypt. If we…

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The Political Effects of Self-Reliance
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The Political Effects of Self-Reliance

September 10, 2014February 9, 20211 min read

I am often asked why Live Free is not involved more in political activities. After all, “Live Fee” implies a political imperative and philosophy far…

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Baby Totin’ Busy Hand Drills
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Baby Totin’ Busy Hand Drills

August 27, 2014February 9, 20215 min read

I just read this article and knew I had to share this. I no longer have small children, therefore, have not considered this. It is…

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Thoughts From Alaska
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Thoughts From Alaska

August 24, 2014February 8, 20215 min read

Thoughts from Alaska I finally got around to seeing Alaska. Simply put: you should not leave this life without seeing this beautiful l and unique…

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Enhanced Optics for Survival
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Enhanced Optics for Survival

August 24, 2014August 18, 20223 min read

Multiplying Your Survival Choices with Binoculars in Your Pack One item that is often left out of the survival pack is optical enhancement (binoculars or…

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Survival Shovels
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Survival Shovels

July 15, 2014February 9, 20212 min read

Very small folding shovel for survival packs. A shovel is one of the items that is often left out of the bug-out-bag, but should be…

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Home Freez-Drying Machine
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Home Freez-Drying Machine

June 29, 2014February 8, 20212 min read

At a recent preparedness expo I observed a demonstration of an “in home” freeze drying machine.  Up until now, freeze-drying was been the one food…

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Live Free Radio Interviews
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Live Free Radio Interviews

April 27, 2014February 9, 20211 min read

At this point we have done a total of seven radio programs for the Preparedness Radio Network at PreparednessRadioNetwork.com.  Of these two have been edited and…

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New Live Free chapters!
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New Live Free chapters!

April 23, 2014February 9, 20211 min read

Live Fee USA continues to grow with new “boots on the ground” working chapters in more states.  These are great gruops that serve their members…

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Diabetes Disaster Preparedness
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Diabetes Disaster Preparedness

April 7, 2014February 9, 20217 min read

Personally, I would have liked to have just added the link to this article, as it is fairly lengthy. It is, however, very important for…

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30 Uses For Wood Ashes
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30 Uses For Wood Ashes

April 5, 2014February 9, 20215 min read

(Ashes from hard wood trees works best, and don’t use ashes from treated wood) Make lye water out of ash. You can boil 2-3 spoons…

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Preparing and Sharing: Developing a Bartering Surplus
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Preparing and Sharing: Developing a Bartering Surplus

April 3, 2014February 9, 20214 min read

I think as Americans, we are blessed in being able to afford to buy items in bulk. But, at the same time I think we…

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7 Plants That Repel Insects
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7 Plants That Repel Insects

March 27, 2014February 9, 20214 min read

Springtime is just around the corner and many of us are beginning to put our garden/yard plans together. A friend shared an article with me…

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To Build Or Not To Build A Fire?
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To Build Or Not To Build A Fire?

March 14, 2014August 18, 20224 min read

The very definition of ‘survival” is someone starting a fire without matches. What survival class goes without a fire starting class? So to suggest that…

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Extra Stuff In Your Pack
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Extra Stuff In Your Pack

February 8, 2014August 18, 20224 min read

Extra Stuff In Your Pack    I do not remember when I had my first  “survival pack”.   I do remember that after World War Two…

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SURVIVAL COMBAT
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SURVIVAL COMBAT

January 4, 2014April 1, 20161 min read

This article looks at several scenarios for combat by a civilian under survival conditions.   SURVIVAL COMBAT,10-12

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Disaster Preparedness Overview
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Disaster Preparedness Overview

January 4, 2014February 8, 20218 min read

Distributed as a public service by Live Free, USA An Overview of Why Personal Preparedness Is Important Today and the Various Levels of Preparedness Needed…

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Disaster Preparedness
Always Carry a Knife
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Always Carry a Knife

January 4, 2014February 7, 20239 min read

There is probably no single item that defines, establishes and sustains an individual’s survival, self-reliance and freedom potential more than the knife.  The knife and…

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