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Using Potato Towers

Getting the most out of your seed potatoes
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 2:10 PM

Great summary of various types of potato towers and their use.

http://www.resilientcommunities.com/potato-towers-and-open-source-innovation/

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http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/water-your-shower-it-co...

That water from your shower?

It could water your garden
by Jason Wiskerchen
Thursday, January 24, 2013, 9:32 PM

Make better use of water by setting up greywater collection systems.  Good for the garden and the pocketbook.

http://www.marketplace.org/topics/sustainability/water-your-shower-it-could-water-your-garden

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The Deadliest Jobs in America

In one graphic
by Jason Wiskerchen
Thursday, January 24, 2013, 3:14 PM

When thinking about switching jobs or making the leap to the agrarian life, it is important to consider the physical, life threatening risks that come with the job. An infographic for the work-related, on-the-job deaths in 2011 for U.S. workers.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/01/08/168897140/the-deadliest-jobs-in-america-in-one-graphic

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Brandon Martin-Anderson

Census Dotmap

Visualizing population densities
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 8:03 PM

This is a map of every person counted by the 2010 US and 2011 Canadian censuses. The map has 341,817,095 dots - one for each person.

http://www.bmander.com/dotmap/index.html

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Traditional Healing Herbs

Herb Reference

Healing herbs reference database
by Jason Wiskerchen
Monday, January 21, 2013, 8:06 PM

Information you can use to prevent and even help reverse degenerative disease.

http://www.herbreference.com/

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Hypothermia Treatment

5 Hypothermia Myths

And the real treatments that work to save lives
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, January 18, 2013, 5:37 PM

Learn about the signs of hypothermia and how to properly protect and treat someone is danger.

http://survival.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/01/survival-skills-5-hypothermia-myths-and-real-treatments

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Screen Capture: HelpBridge App

Introducing the HelpBridge App

Let people know your status during emergencies
by Jason Wiskerchen
Thursday, January 17, 2013, 1:34 PM

A phone app to aid in communications during emergencies.

HelpBridge lets you put together a list of friends and family members you would want to notify in the event of a natural disaster. Then in an emergency, the app lets you quickly send email or text message alerts letting those people know you're safe or require help. It can also post an emergency message on your Facebook Timeline.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414377,00.asp

Available on Android, iPhone and Windows Phone.

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Cold and Flu Prevention

10 natural ways to boost your immune system
by Jason Wiskerchen
Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 2:27 PM

Take simple steps to help prevent and fight the flu & cold bugs going around this season.  Follow them for year round protection and overall better health.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/15/cold-flu-prevention-natural-immune-boosters_n_2474430.html

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http://www.thesietch.org/projects/solarthermalpanel2/index.htm

DIY Solar Thermal Panel

Low cost water heater
by Jason Wiskerchen
Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 12:56 PM

An interesting concept for heating water with recycled and low cost parts.

http://www.thesietch.org/projects/solarthermalpanel2/index.htm

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5 Herbs & Tinctures That Everyone Needs

For the home and your grab & go bag
by Jason Wiskerchen
Friday, January 11, 2013, 4:22 PM

A few practical herbs and tinctures to have on hand for medicinal use and emergency situations.

http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2013/01/10-essential-herbstinctures-that-everyone-needs.html