Joe Biden on Thursday held a disatrous solo press conference and called on a list of pre-approved reporters after meeting with NATO members.
A European reporter asked Joe Biden about Donald Trump and what he’s doing to make sure Trump can’t ‘undo’ his work if the former president were to win back the White House in 2024.
Biden mumbled about Nazis and repeated the ‘very fine people hoax’ – once again Biden is falsely claiming that Trump called neo-Nazis “very fine people.”
Joe Biden then warned the Europeans of food shortages.
Then he told the European crowd that “sanctions never deter” in his comments on Russia. WTH? Then why have them?
This clown is a walking disaster. What a shameful chapter for America.
If you are under attack by a moose, try to hide behind a tree – hiding behind a tree will cause the moose to lose you – since moose have a blind spot in their peripheral vision.
If you are in a fire, keep low to the ground – the deadliest threat comes not from the fire itself – Smoke goes up since it is lighter than air – Avoid breathing the smoke by staying close to the floor as much as possible!
If on thin ice, and there is no one to help you: Lie down on your stomach and spread out your arms and legs – if you have ice picks, use them as a grip to get back to safety – but if none, roll away in the same direction you came from – to spread out the weight of your body evenly.
If you have to check if something is electric and your only choice is to touch it with your bare hands, use the back of your hand!
If you use your palm to touch it, you will be electrified in seconds without any fight at all – using the back of your hand will allow you to snatch it back in case what you checked is electrified.
From the South American Amazon to the African Serengeti, the use of machetes is global. The long fixed blades make them ideal for cutting trails and clearing brush.
They are also a top choice of sugarcane farmers. The simplicity of the design and the effectiveness lead to the tool becoming an icon.
The billhook made cutting through vegetation and small trees easier. As time progressed, similar tools developed reached symbolic status, and became ritualized.
Stemming from need and ease of use, machete-like tools began popping up all over the world.
Machetes have also found their way onto the battlefield. Guerrilla forces and military soldiers have carried them as both tools and weapons.
In particular, the Macheteros, have centuries-old ties back to sugarcane farmers. Rebels in Cuba have also used machetes in many conflicts with opposing forces.
In some countries, machetes have even replaced handguns as the standard sidearm.
The African country of Angola even included the image of a Machete on its flag.
Inspired by the Soviet hammer and sickle, the red and black flag features a cog and machete. A cog to represent industrial workers and the machete for agriculture.
Originating from Latin America, this is the most recognized version of the machete. Blade lengths range from 18 to 24 inches and are best used in light vegetation.
Used for cutting and chopping. Also known as a bush machete.
The Philippines-based Bolo has a blade length between 20 and 24 inches and is a multi-use tool. Like the heavy machete, it has a thicker weighted blade.
This African multi-use machete has a blade length of 20 inches. A distinct curved design makes it great for cutting wood.
This design is used in the Caribbean and has a relative named the Tapanga that also originated in Africa.
Knife-like in its appearance. Originating from America with a typical blade length of around 12 inches.
This machete is a mix between a bowie knife and a machete. Regarded as the best survival machete it gets its namesake from Jim Bowie.
Used for shaping wood, the golok has a curved blade and originated in South-East Asia. This machete is a symbol of masculinity to the people of Indonesia.
An Asian machete with a single edge design and a heavy leaf-shaped blade. The slicing ability and heaviness make them ideal for hunting and slaughtering livestock.
This curved blade chopper hails from Nepal. It has a curved blade ranging from 16 to 18 inches. Ideal for jobs suited for large fixed blade knives.
Militaries around the world issue the Kukris as a survival tool.
Used for chopping and batoning, this Asian machete has a curved blade. The parang has a longer and more curved blade than the golok.
As the styles of the blade, there are different types of handles. Each handle design has a specific point and purpose.
There are different materials used in handle construction as well. Handles are made for their longevity and are made for their resistance to bacteria.
The handle is made from expensive materials and ones made from cheaper materials.
Two tools with similar uses but different applications. One design is best suited for chopping whereas the other is best for hacking.
Machetes are longer and thinner and axes are short with thicker blades. Machetes are lighter and users will tire slower than those using heavier axes.
The weight of each can be a pro or a con depending on the application.
If you are chopping firewood a machete is useless in the same way a hatchet is when clearing light foliage. If you can’t decide which one is best for you, you may not have to.
Recently, a few companies have developed a Machete-Axe. These unique hybrids combine the blade length of a machete with the heavy head of an axe.
This strange but effective combo allows you to chop, split and clear brush with one tool. Innovation has been a driving factor in the history of machetes.
This latest incarnation is no different.
Machetes are versatile tools, but they have one enemy and vulnerability, rust. Because of this, it is crucial that you store your machete in a dry location and when in storage keep it out of the sheath.
Whichever style machete fits your purpose best, it is imperative you maintain it and care for it. Since carbon steel blades are prone to rust apply a light coat of oil after use.
Stainless steel will hold up better against the elements but you should oil them from time to time. Handle maintenance is simple, especially if you have a plastic handle.
Wooden handles need periodic oiling and are achieved by using a light rub down of furnish polish.
In most cases, using a field sharpener is enough to keep a sharp edge on a machete while you are working. After an extended period of use, or if your machete comes without an edge, you will need a heavier sharpener.
Like every other aspect of machetes, the angle of edge you choose will be completely based on your needs. A 20 to 25 degree works best for non-woody applications.
For branches and mixed woody vegetation, 25 to 35 degrees is ideal. Mill files, grinding wheels, and belt sanders are great sharpening tools for machetes.
Each has pros and cons and specific methods of use. When using all three it is imperative you keep an eye on the blade temperature so it does not lose its temper.
I recommend that you research the three tools and find the one you are most comfortable with.
Watch this satisfying video from Masters of Craft of restoring a machete:
That has made machete knife a staple of outdoor adventures and projects for centuries. Regardless of where you are, what you need, or what you are doing, chances are there is a machete perfect for you.
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Many factors could lead to society collapsing in 2040. Some of the most likely reasons include:
When will society collapse? Many people are asking, and new research has some disturbing answers.
A recent climate change analysis predicts that human civilization will collapse by 2050.
The analysis concludes that climate change poses a current existential national security risk. Not addressing the threat of climate change could lead to the extinction of humanity. Or the permanent destruction of our potential for future development.
In other words, the world is on a path to disaster, and we need to take urgent action before it’s too late!
Many think about societal collapse as a world where law and order have broken down. Gangs are running the streets. While this may be one possible outcome, it’s not the only one. Many different things could happen when society collapses. Many different scenarios could play out. But, here are some of the most common ones:
As a prepper and survivalist, surviving the collapse of society is a must skill to get.
A person can survive a week max without food or water. How can you expect to live three months without food or water? How do you plan for what might occur if something goes wrong?
If you want to survive a societal collapse, you need to:
As we just mentioned, the best way to find out you have heat stroke symptoms is the body temperature which is higher than 105°F. Usually, the first sign of this illness is fainting.
Here are the common heat stroke symptoms:
Age is a consideration in heat stroke. Older people are more likely to be the victims, especially those who live in small apartments or in places where there is poor airflow.
People who are dehydrated, have an existing medical condition, or are alcoholics are also more prone.
Heat stroke happens when the heat index is quite high. The heat index is the discomfort you feel after feeling the combined effects of relative humidity and air temperature.
When the relative humidity reaches 60% and above, you should be alarmed, as it will become more difficult for your body to bring down its temperature to normal because of increased sweat evaporation. Much more so if the heat index significantly reaches 90°F or higher.
Your best move is to pay attention to weather reports. Take note that your chosen activities can either increase or decrease the heat index. Being exposed to full sunshine shoots up the heat index by an alarming 15 degrees.
Your residential area is also a risk factor. Living in urban areas increases the likelihood of heat stroke. These are places where atmospheric conditions are stagnant, and of course, the airflow is poor.
The “heat island effect” explains how asphalt and concrete can absorb and store heat during the daytime and how they release the heat at nighttime. You may be better off surrounded by trees and natural grounds then.
Your choice of location during extreme heat index can save your life. Bugging out may not always be a good idea when it’s the middle of summer or there’s a heatwave.
If possible, secure yourself in an air-conditioned environment or one with a good amount of airflow to keep temperatures as low as possible. If you have no other choice and must be outdoors, safeguard your health by doing the following:
This is deemed as one of the most primitive fishing techniques. A backcountry fishing trick, hand fishing perfect in rivers and lakes.
It is an efficient way to catch catfish without the aid of any tool.
Another one earliest primitive fishing methods, the use of spear requires skill. Spears are easy to craft yet it takes training to master them for catching fish.
Aside from this, spears are only effective on specific fish types. You also have to consider the fishing environment.
The best spot to catch fish using a spear is in shallow water where there is good cover. This allows you to eyeball your target without being seen first.
Using hooks to catch fish was first discovered in the Neolithic age. Hooks are easy to fashion from available materials in their environment.
These include wood, bone, and even thorns from plants like cactus. The ideal condition for this primitive fishing technique requires banks with heavy cover.
It is also crucial that the water is deep dropping just down near the bank. This will allow you to easily cast your cordage and hook to lure catch.
Employing traps is the way to go if you need a less labor-intensive fishing method. This primitive fishing technique is also effective in catching lobsters and crabs.
It is a preferred option for those who fish on narrow parts of a river or any running body of water. This fishing method is also suitable for catching salmons and other bottom-feeders.
You can make fish traps from any available materials such as bamboo, twigs, and tree barks. You leave the contraption on the chosen spot and come back a few hours or overnight for the catch.
In situations where tools are not available, use this primitive fishing technique instead. No need to use spears, hooks, or anything.
Grab a huge rock or a heavy wooden club and you’re good to go. It is crude yet works best in catching huge fish in shallow waters.
As you do with spearfishing though, it will take a lot of practice in getting the technique right. It is a necessary skill that you need when there is no other option to survive.
It is illegal in some places fishing with poisons is one of the most primitive means to catch fish. Our ancestors used natural toxic extracts to stun their catch.
They use various types of fruits, leaves, seeds, and roots to make poison. Once applied to still water, the poison stun fishes where they float and are free for the taking.
The two common natural ingredients to make poison are mullein seeds and black walnut. But there are more native plants in North America for this purpose.
The Greeks in ancient times raved on how nets would fish for men while they slept. Like trapping, this primitive fishing method requires less specialized skills.
Unlike spearfishing, for instance, this method doesn’t take time to master. You only need to cast the net in the water and you’re set.
The hard part is pinpointing the exact location suitable for fishing. Sometimes you even have to swim and dive the fish to the net.
This technique is best suited in shallow waters. Though a single person could fish with a net, larger quantities of catch need more hands.
No exact records show when ice fishing was first developed. North Americans though developed this primitive fishing method.
Like kite fishing, this technique was also invented due to necessity. People living in sub-zero conditions learned to punch a hole in the ice to fish.
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This is no doubt the most unconventional primitive fishing technique on the list. Notorious for their savage behavior, otters when tamed are great assets for fishing.
As early as the sixth century AD, humans have employed these mammals to catch fish. And catch they did. The modus work by using a bevy of otters to drive fish to traps.
The trick is to keep most of them on a leash so others would follow. In some areas in Bangladesh, otter fishing is still a common practice.
Note: Make sure to consult your state laws before using a squirrel snare trap or any animal trap.
Learning to hunt using snares is a must-have survival skill to have since food is vital to survival. A squirrel snare, in particular, is better learned because of the abundance of this small game in the wild.
Thousands of people are lost in the wilderness with no way of surviving because they didn’t anticipate these scenarios. It’s essential to keep in check your available sources of food and learn survival hunting traps.
This is why we’re here to teach you how to make homemade animal traps. In particular, we will learn how to make a squirrel snare trap and how to make it work, too.
Having a survival kit is a safe way to prepare for anything, indeed. In fact, a kit about the size of your phone can literally save your life.
You will need an Altoids box, a mini utility knife, some matches, some bandages, and a mini compass. Also throw in a couple of small antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) packets, a pencil, and 10 feet of 24 gauge floral wire.
Another very helpful item I carry in my kit is a survival card. In fact, I personally carry the UST Survival Card, and Survival Life has its own version — the Survival Business Card.
These very thin cards include:
First, you need to break the pencil in half and roll the wire around it, then take all your supplies and place them in the Altoids box. I trust you have made a nice little survival kit.
It is not only handy in a survival situation but in any difficulty which arises. You might give yourself a cut and will need a bandage. You might also need to cut through something, so its uses are varied and handy, indeed.
Now you got your survival kit, you might wonder, “Why do I have a wire? What good will that do me?” The wire is for making traps or at this point, a squirrel snare.
The snare trap is constructed from a cord, wire, string, line, or cable. When the animal enters the snare, the noose (loop) then tightens around its body or neck.
Snares can be homemade very easily or purchased online. The wire you have in your kit is quite thin, making it good for rabbits and squirrels.
Yes, squirrels, because you can eat squirrels and they are quite good — that is, if you like chicken. They are a rich source of protein, too, which will save you in a survival situation.
But, if you don’t know how to make a snare, what good will the wire do for you? Not much. So why not take a few minutes to learn how to make a trap for your life? A few minutes can save you for many years.
Watch this video from NLGhostWolf to see a squirrel snare in action:
You cannot last long without food or water because they’re vital to life! So, you must know the basics of survival, including hunting big games or trapping small ones in case these things ever happen.
With skills in animal trapping, you will now feel more confident about surviving in the wild. And survive, you must!
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