The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the recent March 11, 2011 earthquake that hit Japan, to a 9.0 magnitude on March 14.  The earthquake that rocked Tohoku in northern Honshu, Japan, was originally estimated at an 8.9 on the Richter scale, caused a massive tsunami that drove large schools of fish…

The recent exposure of radiation in Japan has left people asking many questions. How will effect me, how much is too much, and what do I need to know in case I am exposed to radiation. These questions raise a lot of concern to families across the world. Lets begin…

If you're looking for a good organic catalogue, I've compiled a list of some of the best out there. View them online or order a good old fashioned catalog. Most of the catalogs in this list have both an online and paper version.

After several earthquakes in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, a first world class country you saw the tremendous gathering of the country rallying its resources to deal with this catastrophe. Earthquake devastations have been seen all over the world in places such as Haiti and Chile and it unrattled…

The BP oil spill was caused by an explosion followed by fire on one of its drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20,2010. This occured by a blow out preventer which had failed to function to prevent crude oil from spilling. Several different attempts were made to…

Breaking News: Earthquake In Japan 2011! A GREAT 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the northeastern coast of Japan, quickly followed by a 13-foot tsunami that has devastated the Miyagi shoreline. This major earthquake marks as the largest to hit in Japan's history, and is being added to an Earthquake in…

This is probably the best meteor shower of the year. It is the most reliable, as it regularly generates a visible meteor every 60 seconds. And, most people have heard of it. So, let’s look at what you can do to enhance your view. Find a dark Sky. Not as…

When the Tsunami hit Japan the world was shocked to see the havoc, the chaos and the distrought caused by it. Sadly thousands are still missing and many families are still left without shelter. Another danger the people in the region are facing is the possibility of a nuclear melt…

My father was born in 1900 and I lived in two thirds of the last century so I pretty well know what happened. People were killed by the millions by flood, pestilence, tsunamis, volcanoes, winter storms, fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, and famine. You can probably name a few mores. The earth…

You may wonder why it is, that often times Tsunamis and Earthquakes go hand in hand.  It’s because a tsunami is a direct result of an earthquake.  Like the one that recently hit Japan and caused a tsunami in Hawaii.  Even though the earthquake doesn’t have to occur on land…

Have you ever offered to volunteer for a charity, non-profit, or your favorite community organization? If you have then you know the typical drill: make a significant commitment in time, attend training sessions, perform specified duties, observe a cobweb of rules, regulations, and laws, and finally sign a detailed application…

Building the ultimate survival bug out bag requires a lot of time, patience and perseverance on your part. You are going to have to be innovate, strategic and be willing to think "outside of the box". There are many items that you should have, and some items you should not…

As Adam Kirsh has noted some of us write for the truth or God or the planet. Did anybody get hit in the head by a tree during the latest climate change induced hurricane? Actually what I have heard is that though the hurricane was not necessarily a product of…

Scrap iron, copper, aluminum like any other thing is a product and it should have a price. And, the price fluctuates with the passage of time. Here we are going to talk about the factors metal recycling units consider while determining the cost of scrap materials. Let’s continue reading to…

Is the world coming to an end? Strange things have been happening in the world lately with nature and temperature rise, and now x class solar flares? X-class solar flares are considered to be the strongest of flares that come from the sun, and on a scale from 1-5 the…

The ocean has always fascinated me. I've always had lots of questions about it. After doing research, I've learned many things about our amazing ocean. The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the earth and directly and indirectly affects all life on earth. In reality, the world is one…

According to report, since May this year, disposable plastic foams restore freedom out of banned usage, but the criticism still prevalent. Recently, the State Development and Reform Commission, Administration of Quality Supervision, Business Administration, Food and Drug Administration of China Light Industry Association, China Plastics Processing Industry Association, China Environmental…

Lets face it, there is a lot of waste going on at the workplace and you and your co-workers can make the biggest impact on savings by finding ways to conserve energy at work. It does not mean you have to make a new spreadsheet or sweat any harder. So…

Recently I watched a CBC documentary on fuel. Our addiction to gasoline and fossil fuels. It tracked the progress made by the alternative fuel movement specifically on bio diesel. It left me more convinced than ever as to why we should continue searching for ways to create better alternatives to…

Every homeowner has some unwanted stuff at home. It is really difficult to remove trash from the home without any external help. You can ask your friends or relatives for help in removing heavy trash. But it is always better to hire professionals. They will do this job in an…

There are many reasons to start prepping now. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned prepper, you should know the reasons WHY you should start preparing for apocalypse RIGHT NOW! Whether you are a brand new prepper or you have been prepping and into self-preservation for many years (or even…

The commodities required during a rescue effort can be extensive. It becomes really difficult to outline how to rate different products and service. However the need is evaluated on the basis of how a certain product can provide an immediate positive impact on the displaced people. Typical products like food…

You need to start paying attention to what foods that you are eating, and what you are feeding your children. I'm not talking about people that want to lose weight, I'm talking about everyone in general. In case you are not aware of it, and I am sure that millions…

Rising demand of minerals and natural resources in various sectors is making our earth prone to perilous consequences. Steeper pollution growth and increasing level of carbon footprints are the probable menaces, which are a sequel to these shortsighted activities. In order to put an end to the natural torture and…

In a previous article we discussed chemical disasters. In this article we focus on things that don’t burn down the town, blow everything in sight to smithereens, and do not flood every nook and cranny with poisonous chemicals. We are discussing local contamination problems that affect families. For example, where…

Vancouver ranks as the #2 rainiest city in the world, next to London. The measure used is “most days of rain per year,” as opposed to most rainfall in total, in which case cities in South America or South East Asia would win, as they get more rainfall in a…

Glass recycling and waste management are two main environmental issues in every state when it comes to waste reduction and composing recycling plans. Both the national landfills and the packaging regulations are aimed to achieve ecological goals. Glass as the most used packaging material is widely included in many recycling…

How important is food to you? If you're concerned about your survival, food should be incredibly important. As a prepper or survivalist, what would you do if the food supply to your local stores suddenly stopped? Would you be able to survive? You may be able to survive for a…

There was a break out of green thumbs on February 15, 2011 all around the Atwood Community Gardens as the Next Step YEP program secured their lease to manage the property. The Atlanta Community Food Bank showed up in support with 20 local volunteers in trail. The Atlanta Community Food…

People’s involvement with presenting their ingenuitive characteristics is really common around the time of the introduction of topiary. Smaller trees and shrubs creatively cut and chiseled to make basic yet great models like spirals, cones, spheres, and a lot more. You'll find the most exhilarating pretty furnishings, Boxwood topiary recalls…