Have a Safe Laobour Day Weekend
by admin on Sep.02, 2010, under Canada, News, World
By Robert Studer
Survival Central Editor
As Summer comes to a close and the kids head back to school, we have one last long weekend full of fun and travel. I will be taking a couple of days off. I will be will resume post on Tuesday Sept 7, 2010. So to everyone traveling this weekend or just staying home.
Be Prepared, Stay Safe and Survive
Hendry: Asia Bounce Will Trigger Food Crisis
by admin on Aug.28, 2010, under Canada, News, Preparedness, Survival, Uncategorized, Urban, World
Friday, 27 Aug 2010 09:49 AM
By: Julie Crawshaw
Eclectica hedge fund manager Hugh Hendry says the world faces further commodity price rises and a potential food shortage if Asian economic growth continues unchecked, CityWire reports.
“Asia is putting on fantastic economic growth and if China or Asia does not have a great recession, we will have pressure on the food supply,” Hendry told the BBC, noting that years of underinvestment in agriculture and rapid population growth must inevitably take their toll. (continue reading…)
Survival Central Now on Instructables.com
by admin on Aug.25, 2010, under DIY, News, Preparedness, Survival, Urban, Wilderness
We are now on Instructable.com, Youtube, Twitter and Facebook. Check us out just by searching for survivalcentral. On the Instructables I will be posting the how to articles along with complete materials list and instructions.
The following are the links to the sites.
Instructables.com
Twitter
Youtube
Facebook
How to Make an Emergency Blanket from Recycled Chip Bags (Urban Survival)
by admin on Aug.24, 2010, under DIY, Preparedness, Survival, Urban
This is an easy DIY project that I thought up one day. How to make an emergency blanket from recycled chip bags. All you need are used chip bags, dish soap, scissors and duct tape. Check out the video below and try to make your own. I also have several other projects that use used chip bags that I will post soon.
Till next time: Be Prepared, Stay Safe and Survive.
Robert (Survival Central Editor)
5 Ways To Improve Your Disaster Personality
by admin on Aug.18, 2010, under DIY, News, Preparedness, Urban, Wilderness, World
In Time Magazine’s June 9, 2010 issue, there is an article on surviving disasters by Amanda Ripley. Ms Ripley has been studying disaster survivors for many years and has come up with 5 ways to improve your “Disaster Personality”. I have paraphrased the findings of her list. (continue reading…)