How to Put Together the Ultimate Survival Kit | Tactical Intelligence Would you be willing to stake your life on your survival kit? I would. There are so many debates when it comes to the perfect survival kit. My entire kit is based off of three tiers — one that I carry with me, one that I keep in my car (and sometimes on me), and one that is in my home ready to go in a moments notice if I had to bug out. The Three-Tiered Survival Kit First Tier: This ‘kit’ includes those items that you have with you at all times. Folding Knife: If you’ve ever been in a survival situation (planned or not) you know how essential a knife is. While I would at the least recommend the Essential 3, there are a few other items you may want to consider carrying as part of your EDC (Every Day Carry) Gear or first Tier. Coin Sized Compass: These are those small, coin-sized compasses you see in many mini survival kits. The key to the first-tier kit is to incorporate it as much as possible with what you wear. Second Tier: Fixed Knife: In other words, non-folding. Third Tier: Conclusion
Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales & America Welcome to Lesley Nelson-Burns' (aka the Contemplator)'s Folk Music Site.Folk and Traditional Music and Popular Songs, with Lyrics, Midi, Tune Information and History behind the folksongs and ballads. Irish, British and American Folk Music including Francis J. Child Ballads and Sea Shanties. The background music is Spanish Ladies Sequenced by Lesley Nelson-Burns Please be aware that the midi controller will work in Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, but it does not function in Internet Explorer or Edge. For those browsers, you will have to use the download link in order to play the file. If you wish to use any of these tunes in an archive or on a webpage READ THIS.If you have questions, please go to the Introduction. There is a Framed Version with all of the songs listed on the right frame by subject for easy browsing. Because of the many requests I receive for information on songbooks and other resources I have become an Amazon Associate (that's the book store type Amazon...)
Edible and Medicinal Plants The information on this page is presented in an older format. We have vastly expanded our edible plants information with far more information, and far more plants. You can find this information at our new site Wildcrafting.net Abal Calligonum comosum Description: The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exists in the shady deserts. Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in desert scrub and waste in any climatic zone. Edible Parts: This plant's general appearance would not indicate its usefulness to the survivor, but while this plant is flowering in the spring, its fresh flowers can be eaten. Acacia Acacia farnesiana Description: Acacia is a spreading, usually short tree with spines and alternate compound leaves. Habitat and Distribution: Acacia grows in open, sunny areas. Note: There are about 500 species of acacia. Edible Parts: Its young leaves, flowers, and pods are edible raw or cooked. Agave Agave species Habitat and Distribution: Agaves prefer dry, open areas.
Dehydrated-to-Death Chili image by trekkyandy I tried a new chili recipe recently and decided to play around with it a bit. I dehydrated the tomato sauce, kidney beans, added a few seasonings and stored it in my pantry for about a month. When I decided one night to make one of my family’s favorite meals, Chili and Rice, I added four cups of water to the dehydrated chili mixture and was amazed! 2 cans tomato sauce 2 cans kidney beans, drained 1/4 c. chopped yellow onion* 1 T. chili powder 1 t. cumin 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/8 t. ground black pepper In a food dehydrator, dehydrate the tomato sauce, kidney beans and chopped onions. To store, combine the sauce, beans, onion and seasonings in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, a Food Saver bag or even a Zip-Loc bag, depending on how long you wish to store it. Cooking the dehydrated chili is a dream. Serve alone, over rice, topped with grated cheddar cheese, saltines, tortilla chips, sour cream, or your own preferred chili toppings. © 2010, The Survival Mom.
Dolphin vs Porpoise - Difference and Comparison Dolphins and porpoises are both cataceans, i.e. marine mammals, and are closely related to whales. Dolphins belong to the family Delphinidae and are up to 30 feet long. Porpoises, belonging to family Phocoenidae are smaller, but stouter than dolphins. edit Anatomy Dolphins have a bulbous "melon" in the head distinct beak with conical teeth. Close up of a dolphin's head Porpoises have small, rounded heads and blunt jaws with flat, spade-shaped teeth. edit Social Behavior Dolphins are social, living in pods of up to a dozen individuals. Porpoises are smaller and have a triangular dorsal fin Porpoises are relatively shy and are seen alone or in groups containing a few individuals, but rarely in large pods. edit Intelligence Dolphins and porpoises are highly intelligent. edit References
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