INSTALL A BLACKLIGHT FILTER ON YOUR SMARTPHONE CAMERA FOR 3 CENTS

I saw this on the web this morning and I cant wait to try it out. “A Wood’s lamp [UV emitting light source, UT] is a diagnostic tool used in dermatology by which ultraviolet light is shone (at a wavelength of approximately 365 nanometers) onto the skin of the patient; a technician then observes any subsequent fluorescence. For example, porphyrins—associated with some skin diseases—will fluoresce pink. Though the technique for…

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How to make bread from wood ( sawdust? )

How to make bread from wood there was a time in our nation’s history when times were so difficult that people were advised on how they could use wood in place of flour to bake their bread. This actual procedure was first shared through The Emigrant’s Handbook (1848). (* See note 1 and 2 below) 1. Chop fresh (green) beech tree wood into shaving sized pieces. You may substitute other turpentine…

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DIY Disposable French Press

This my DIY version coffee brewer is a single-brew French press. all you need to do is: open, pour 1 cup hot water into the pouch, and let it brew 2-4 minutes. This is great for leave no trace camping or backpacking. Or you can just buy them pre made. At http://amzn.to/1CU7TxU My amazon store is here http://astore.amazon.com/n027a-20 I will not cost you anything to use the link but it…

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Foraging for wild edibles

My recommendation is to find a good field guide for your region and/or take a course from a knowledgeable local expert. Just remember, do note consume ANY plant material that you cannot identify with complete certainty. You only have to be wrong once in order to find yourself in a world of hurt.   I will add more links to online sources as I find them.   Online Resources –…

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Fish Antibiotics for preppers

The first thing you have to learn is to identify or “best guess” the infections, and decide if it is gram positive or negative. Misuse of antibiotics is a real concern to me, as people are still self-diagnosing and taking them for viruses, or taking leftover antibiotics from past infections or from other people. They don’t realize (or care) that their misuse causes drug resistance that affects everyone.   The…

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How to make a secure Password

To make a strong password It should have the following Has 12 Characters, Minimum: You need to choose a password that’s long enough. There’s no minimum password length everyone agrees on, but you should generally go for passwords that are a minimum of 12 to 14 characters in length. A longer password would be even better. Includes Numbers, Symbols, Capital Letters, and Lower-Case Letters: Use a mix of different types…

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