The Top 100 Items to Disappear First by Mr. Smashy Survival Cache You could also call this “The Top 100 Things You should start stocking up on.” Even if you don’t need more than 2 (you should always have 2 of everything) each item on this list will be great for bartering. I’ve linked to a couple of the items you are less likely to find at Wal-Mart and other local stores. Generators Water Filters/Purifiers Portable Toilets Seasoned Firewood Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps Coleman Fuel. What’s Missing? What do you think will disappear before these things that’s not on the list? Reprinted with permission from Survival Cache.
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FM 23-10 Chptr 8 Tracking/Countertracking When a sniper follows a trail, he builds a picture of the enemy in his mind by asking himself questions: How many persons am I following? What is their state of training? How are they equipped? Section I Any indicator the sniper discovers can be defined by one of six tracking concepts: displacement, stains, weather, litter, camouflage, and immediate-use intelligence. Displacement takes place when anything is moved from its original position. a. b. c. A stain occurs when any substance from one organism or article is smeared or deposited on something else. a. The sniper can also determine the seriousness of the wound and how far the wounded person can move unassisted. b. c. Weather either aids or hinders the sniper. a. b. c. d. e. A poorly trained or poorly disciplined unit moving over terrain may leave a trail of litter. Camouflage applies to tracking when the followed party employs techniques to baffle or slow the sniper. a. b. c. a. b. c. Section II a. b. c. a. b. c. d. e. f.
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Combat Strategies Combat Strategy & Tactics By Stefan Verstappen Most sorts of diversion in men, children and other animals, are in imitation of fighting. Jonathan Swift The first rule of survival and self-defense is to have a plan. The following ten strategies can be universally applied and are especially applicable to hand to hand combat. Narrow passes and mountain forests are the means by which a few can attack a large force. The Six Secret Teachings of the Tai Kung Time and Place The first strategy to employ in combat is to, when possible, choose the time and place of the combat. The First Attack You quietly assume the position from which to initiate the attack and then swiftly make the attack with no hesitation. To attack first, before the opponent has readied himself for battle, have several advantages. On the streets this is known as the `Sucker Punch' and is one of the most often used tactics in bar room and street fights. To Destroy Intercepting Jamming Injuring the Corners Miyamoto Musashi Sun Tze [1].
Many uses for baking soda. While doing research for this article, we were amazed at the number of uses for baking soda. When one looks back in history, before we had such a huge array of different cleaning products, baking soda was one of the items most frequently used. It worked great, it was economical and best of all it was safe to use. In fact, Grandma had hundreds of uses for baking soda,we have collected some of the most popular ones. If you have additional tips involving uses for baking soda, add them at "Submit A Tip," and we add them to this list. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31. 32.Sprinkle soda in tennis shoes, socks, boots and slippers to eliminate odor. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56.For sunburn use a paste of baking soda and water it will help relive the burning and will help you from peeling as bad. We will be adding more uses for baking soda as we find them.
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70 Things Every Computer Geek Should Know. | Arrow Webzine The term ‘geek’, once used to label a circus freak, has morphed in meaning over the years. What was once an unusual profession transferred into a word indicating social awkwardness. As time has gone on, the word has yet again morphed to indicate a new type of individual: someone who is obsessive over one (or more) particular subjects, whether it be science, photography, electronics, computers, media, or any other field. A geek is one who isn’t satisfied knowing only the surface facts, but instead has a visceral desire to learn everything possible about a particular subject. A techie geek is usually one who knows a little about everything, and is thus the person family and friends turn to whenever they have a question. If you’re that type of person and are looking for a few extra skills to pick up, or if you’re a newbie aiming to get a handhold on the honor that is geekhood, read on to find out what skills you need to know. How to become a real computer Geek? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.