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How to Use a Compass

If you have a compass in your possession, you have what you need to determine your direction of travel. The trouble is, knowing how to use it. It is possible to learn how to use a compass alone for survival.

The red and white arrow on your compass is called the compass needle. The first thing you need to know, is that the red arrow is always pointing to the magnetic north pole of the earth. Don’t confuse this with the black or white arrow on your compass. This is a common mistake.

If you want to travel north, you have it made. But, what if you want to travel in another direction? Now, what do you do with it?

The compass housing is the thing on the compass that turns. There is usually a scale on the edge of the compass housing.  The scale typically goes from 0 to 360 or 0to 400. These represent the degrees or the azimuth.

The letters N, E, S, and W, represent the directions North, East, South, and West, respectively. Let us assume that you want to travel northwest in the direction of the nearest town. What do you do next?

Locate northwest on the compass housing. Turn the housing until northwest is aligned with the large travel arrow on your compass.

Hold the compass flat in your hand so that the arrow can freely move. Now, turn your entire body, hand and compass until the compass needle is in line with the lines on the compass housing. Make certain that the compass housing has not turned during this step. If the compass is not relatively flat, it will not be able to work effectively. This will throw off your direction…

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Rice Variations Explored

Rice is the single most commonly consumed food grain in the world. Much like wheat and corn, rice comes in a number of varieties, each with different characteristics. They are typically divided into classes by the length of the kernel grains; short, medium and long. Each of those can be processed to one extent or anotherand be found as brown, white, parboiled or converted and instant rices. Here we wil briefly explore these various types and their differences.

Short Grain Rice

Short grain rice is a little softer and contains a bit more moisture when it cooks giving it the tendency to stick together more so than longer grain rices. Short grain rice is often sweeter and stronger in flavor than longer grain rice.

Medium Grain Rice

Medium grain rice is not very common in the United States. It has a flavor similar to short grain rice, however the consistency is similar of long grain rice.

Long Grain Rice

Long grain rice cooks to a dryer, flakier finish compared to shorter grains. The flavor tends to be more bland than shorter grain variations.

The processing that the rice grain receives further classifies it. Below we will explore the sub classifications of rice.

Brown Rice

This is whole grain rice with only the hull removed. It retains all of the nutrition to be found in rice and has a pleasant nutty flavor when boiled. From a nutrition stand point it is by far the best of the rices to put into storage, but it has one flaw. The essential oil in the germ of the rice is very susceptible to oxidation and soon goes rancid. As a result, brown rice has a shelf life of only about six months from the date of purchase unless given special packaging or storage processing. Freezing or refrigeration will greatly extend its storage life. It’s also possible to purchase brown rice from long term food suppliers specially packaged in air tight containers with an inert nitrogen atmosphere. Under that kind of packaging, if properly done, the storage life of brown rice can be extended for years. If you are not using special storage or packaging for your brown rice then it is important that you rotate your storage rice regularly to avoid spoilage.

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Things to Look for at a Yard Sale

Next time you find yourself browsing a market, yard sale, thrift store make sure to keep your eyes out for these items. Often times you can find great deals on items like these that hold their value or are sturdy enough to last the test of time.   

Sterling Silver 

Flatware or plates can often be found for sale at relatively low prices. If you can afford to grab a spoon or fork every now and again in no time you will have a nice collection of silver. The value and uses for silver in a post doomsday situation are endless. You do want to make sure you are purchasing silver from reputable sellers. Estate sales and trusted thrift stores are a safe bet.   

Books 

Survival books. Cook books. Health books. Reference books. Any book is a good book and most times you can find them for pennies on the dollar.   

Camping Equipment 

Quality tents, sleeping bags, lanterns and tons of other useful camping gear get sold every spring when people clean out their garages and basements. Looks for steals on great camping goods at yard sales and the like.   

Tools 

Tools much like camping equipment often get discarded when people try to reduce their clutter look for good quality tools for deeply discounted prices. Be sure to examine for rust and other signs of wear.   

Cast Iron Cookware 

One can never have enough cast iron pots and pans. Again check for rust and scratches before purchasing See more at: 

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Outdoor Survival Hack: Carry a pencil sharpener with you to make quick tinder for starting a fire!

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Urban Aquaponics System Grows Food Indoors Year-Round Delana, dornob.com

Urban farming has exploded in popularity in recent years, with even the least experienced among us growing vegetables and herbs inside apartments, on rooftops, or on balconies. A device called Aqualibrium was developed by two law students who also…

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360-degree Direct Pivot panels allow flexibility of light

Lasts up to 105 hours

140 lumens on high

Perfect for camping, working, or survival situations.

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