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Goal Zero Torch 250 Review

2018-12-05T06:05:00.000-08:00

Some time ago I was sent a Goal Zero Torch 250 for review. Full disclosure: it was sent free of charge. I must say that when I was first contacted by a Goal Zero distributor about reviewing a product I never expected to be sent a flashlight. Let's face it, this is NOT what Goal Zero is known for! However I was optimistic that they had come up with a way to integrate a handy light source into a power storage unit.

Let's begin by taking a tour of the unit...

The Torche 250 sports 3 light sources. An LED spotlight with high or low settings, a multi LED floodlight with high or low settings, and two red LED emergency lights with solid on or flashing settings. For charging options there is a build in USB cable that is not replaceable, a small 0.8 watt solar panel, and a hand crank dynamo.
On the bottom of the unit are 3 pushbutton switcheds for the 3 light features, a USB output port, 2 fold down hooks for hanging, and 4 LED lights as a charge indicator.

Of course the first thing I wanted to look at was the actual battery life vs the advertised battery life. To do this I simply turned the unit on and watched for it to go out. Here are the results.

Spot light on high setting:
Advertised - 7hrs
Actual - 10 hrs

Flood light on high setting:
Advertised - 22 hrs
Actual - 11 hrs

Goal Zero claims a charge time of 5 hrs from a USB source, which is just about on the mark. As you can see however, the battery life estimates are completely out of whack! As for charging via the built in solar panel or hand crank, the estimates given by Goal Zero were so poor (23 - 46 hours for solar and 1 minute of cranking for 2 minutes of light) that they don't warrant testing. It should be noted that I was able to charge the light using an external folding 10 watt solar panel and the built in USB cable in about 5 hours of direct sunlight.

SInce Goal Zero is known for solar power generation and storage, I decided to check out a few devices I would want to charge or power up in real life. I was able to charge my flip phone twice with a full battery and I could also run a small QRP ham radio for several hours.As for todays popular smart phones, I have no idea as I do not own one and hopefully never will.

What I liked:
I love rechargeable lights, so as such it is simply OK, but has limitations as you will read lower down.

What I didn't like:
Limited recharge options. The solar and crank options are all but useless and the built in USB cable looks cheap and prone to general wear and tear. Remember, it is built in and therefor not replaceable.

The fold out hooks for hanging are small and limit yuor options for placement. For example they would not fit around a standard shower curtain rod to help see where you are "going".

The operating temperature rating is from 0c to 40c. Not Canada friendly.

The price. At $110 CAD from MEC (others may sell for more or less) this is one expensive flashlight!

All in all the Torch 250 missed the mark on many levels. I had hoped for a power storage unit with a lighting option, but was disapointed. Look for better options.

Movie Monday

2018-12-03T10:35:00.002-08:00

Wartime Farm Part 5 of 8

Ruth finds out how Britain coped with shortages of the wood vital for the war effort in the building of aircraft, ships and rifles, as well as pit props for crucial coal mining. With her daughter Eve, she travels to the New Forest and discovers how women known as 'Lumber Jills' were drafted in to fell trees in the Women's Timber Corps. Meanwhile, Peter and Alex face up to the wartime petrol crisis. Peter embarks on an ambitious plan to convert a 1930s ambulance to run on coal gas. Alex experiences the conditions faced by the Bevin Boys - conscripts who were sent to coal mines instead of the armed forces because the need for coal was so great. Having converted the ambulance and collected the coal to run it, Peter faces the question: will it work? Also in this episode, the boys revert to a Victorian solution to the shortage of animal feed - using traditional horsepower to operate a root slicer - whilst Ruth sets up an Emergency Feeding Centre. Subsidized by the government to provide cheap food off ration for air raid victims, these 'British Restaurants', as Churchill dubbed them, quickly caught on. Eating out had traditionally been the preserve of the upper class and most ordinary people had never eaten in public before - many even felt embarrassed at the prospect. The 'British Restaurants', envisaged as a short-term response to food shortages, made a lasting change to the nation - introducing the concept of high street dining for the masses.

Wartime Farm was produced by the BBC in partnership with The Open University.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

Movie Monday

2018-11-26T05:42:00.001-08:00

Wartime Farm Part 4 of 8

The team discovers that Wartime Farmers could lose everything - their home and their land - if the government did not think they were productive enough. Over 2,000 farmers deemed 'not good enough' were thrown off their farms during the war. Ruth, Peter and Alex face a World War Two-style government inspection, meeting an expert who tells them to grow and to get their milking operation up and running. In the process they confront the wave of mechanisation that government regulation brought to wartime farming, grappling with a new tractor and getting to grips with a milking machine. Yet they are dealt a bitter blow with the loss of a prime dairy cow. Peter also launches a rabbit-breeding concern and they take in the latest release from the Ministry of Information, who made films urging farmers to use the very latest techniques in the fields. The team also discovers the chilling story of a local farmer who lost his life in a dramatic shoot-out with the police after the authorities tried to remove him from his farm for failing to meet his required targets. With their hard work completed the inspector returns to judge the state of the farm and award them their all-important official 'grade' - determining whether their efforts have been a success or a failure.

Wartime Farm was produced by the BBC in partnership with The Open University.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

Friday Book Recomendation

2018-11-23T05:59:00.000-08:00

Alton's Antibiotics and Infectious Disease:

The Layman's Guide to Available Antibacterials in Austere Settings

Alton’s Antibiotics and Infectious Disease is a unique simplified guide to using antibacterial and antifungal veterinary medications. It is meant to help the non-medical professional in disaster, survival, and other austere settings where modern medicine is non-existent. Our unique book covers what you need to know about these antibiotics, including how to obtain and use them safely. The aquatic and avian antibiotics described in this book are known to be essentially identical to the human versions, and are available over the counter for emergency storage and preparedness. This is a one of a kind book.Homesteaders, outdoorsmen, medical missionaries, ocean voyagers, those in remote areas, and folks in the preparedness community will find this book an indispensable tool in circumstances where the ambulance is not just around the corner. We discuss common and uncommon infectious diseases, as well as how to identify and treat them with antibiotics. Fish antibiotics, as well as a limited number of bird antibiotics, are described, including their uses, common side effects and dosing for the diseases they treat. Additional content helps guide the person taking on the overwhelming task of caring for illnesses in catastrophic situations.Included Sections are listed below:SECTION 1: INFECTIOUS DISEASESECTION 2: BACTERIAL DISEASESSECTION 3: BASICS OF ANTIBIOTICSSECTION 4: INDIVIDUAL ANTIBIOTICSSECTION 5: ESTABLISHING A “SICK ROOM”SECTION 6: WOUND CARESECTION 7: MEDICAL SUPPLIES and INSTRUMENTSAlton’s Antibiotics and Infectious Disease is based on the Altons’ original writings on both common and epidemic diseases and the use of aquarium and avian antibiotics to treat them. Written in plain English that anyone can understand, this book will help the family caregiver save lives that would otherwise be lost to infection. This book is the companion to “The Survival Medicine Handbook: THE essential guide for when medical help is NOT on the way”. The Survival Medicine Handbook is the popular reference book for the preparedness community, as well as all those that wish to be medically prepared for disasters.Alton’s Antibiotics and Infectious Disease also teaches how to put together an effective sick room for epidemic scenarios. A thorough list of recommended medical supplies is provided to help the family medic to prepare for just about every first aid emergency.It should be noted that the practice of medicine without a license is illegal and punishable by law. Medications marked for veterinary use should never be used in any situation where there is a functioning modern medical system. Dr. and Ms. Alton are both certified Advanced Wilderness Expedition Providers (AWEP) and the founders of an award-winning survival medicine and first aid educational website at doomandbloom. They are also the co-authors of the 1st place winner of the Book Excellence Award in medicine “The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Medical Help is Not on the Way”. Joseph Alton MD, FACOG, FACS practiced as a board-certified Obstetrician and Pelvic Surgeon for close to 25 years before retiring to devote his efforts to preparing families medically for disaster scenarios. A Life Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and retired Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a contributor to many well- known preparedness, survival, and homesteading magazines. A member of MENSA, Dr. Alton collects medical books from the 19th century to gain insight on off-grid medical strategies. Amy Alton ARNP, CNM is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Nurse-Midwife. She has had years of experience working in large teaching institutions as well as smaller, family-oriented hospitals. She is the designer of a popular line of quality first-aid and trauma kits. Amy is dedicated to providing medical education and the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.

Movie Monday

2018-11-19T10:59:00.002-08:00

Wartime Farm Part 3 of 8

The team tackles the conditions faced by the British farmers in late 1940, when Britain's cities were heavily bombed by the Nazis. The Blitz resulted in one of the biggest mass movements of people in British history as three million city dwellers fled to the countryside. To make outbuildings habitable as refugee shelters, Alex and Peter resort to the age-old craft of making tiles by hand - which means camping out for two days and nights in freezing cold to tend the tile-making kiln. They are visited by a 94-year-old conscientious objector who was conscripted as a farm labourer because he refused to fight on religious grounds. Ruth gets involved in the work of the Royal Observer Corps, who often enlisted farmers in the work of spotting enemy planes. Alex and Peter also learn how to set up 'decoy fires' to lure German bombers off target, a project known as Operation Starfish. With December approaching, the team look forward to celebrating Christmas 1940-style. People were understandably eager to put the horrors of war behind them - if only for a day - but this was the first Christmas under rationing and compromises had to be made. Alex looks at government solutions to the national 'toy shortage', whilst Peter discovers that soap had become the nation's favourite Christmas gift. With turkeys few and far between, Ruth cooks up an alternative - known as 'mock turkey' or 'murkey' - made from apples, onion and a dash of sausage meat, with a pair of parsnips for legs.

Wartime Farm was produced by the BBC in partnership with The Open University.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

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2018-11-15T06:29:00.002-08:00

Midland ER310 Emergency Solar Hand Crank AM FM Digital Weather Radio with Cree LED Flashlight and USB Charger Output

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How Does a Hand Crank Emergency Radio Work? - Guest Post By Danny Major

2018-11-14T05:00:00.000-08:00

How Does a Hand Crank Emergency Radio Work?

Article kindly provided by Danny Major of Alpha Survivalist

Hand crank power generation has been around in one form or another for decades, so it hardly surprising that this relatively simple technology would eventually become so mainstream that it would become a main feature of all the best emergency weather radios.

Power outages are common in hurricanes and during powerful storms, so having a weather radio at hand that doesn’t need to be powered by the grid or disposible batteries can be an absolute life saver, literally!

But how do these radios work, and why are they truly so valuable?

The Principles of Hand Powered Generators

Hand crank radios, also known as windup radios and emergency radios, use hand powered generators to function. This means that, while the radio still requires a flow of electricity through all of its components to be capable of capturing and decoding radio signals sent by transmission stations, the energy converted to electricity is actually the kinetic energy generated by the user’s own hands.

The basic principle is the following: by creating a certain movement, you move around a magnet or a coil inside the radio or generator. This movement creates a changing magnetic field which generates an electric current between the two connectors of the coil, leading to power generation similar to what you’d find in a battery. That electrical energy is then used to power the radio’s circuits and speaker.

This principle is the same as the one used in power plants, except instead of using the energy derived from burning coal, moving rivers or nuclear reactors, the relatively small generator used to power a hand crank radio just uses your hand’s movements.

The mechanical makeup of a hand crank generator ensures that, as long as it’s cranked up, it will keep working for as long as its components can function. However, to add additional measures to ensure that the generator keeps working under any condition, many manufacturers also add solar panels and rechargeable batteries that keep everything going for a longer time, even if you can’t crank up the radio as frequently as you’d like.

Storing Energy for Hand Crank Radios

The surest way to ensure that a hand crank emergency weather radio keeps working is to add more than one means of providing it with energy or storing electrical energy. A few of these methods can include the following:

· Some hand crank radios use complicated mechanical systems to prolong the movement and keep the magnetic field fluctuating for as long as possible. So the radio literally winds up and slowly unwinds, like a mechanical alarm clock.

· Solar panels can be used to top off the energy once the radio runs out of kinetic energy. If you have to leave it in the other room and you don’t crank it for a while, using a solar panel as a backup can be really handy.

· Rechargeable lithium ion batteries and large capacitors that can store electrical power in a similar fashion to a battery can also be used to keep storing the electricity for a while longer.

These principles and ideas are behind the functionality of all the emergency radios you see on the market.

So, whether you need a cheap radio or the most advanced one you can get your hands on, make sure that it uses the best means of power generation, before you consider buying it.

Author Bio: Danny Major is the owner of Alpha Survivalist, a relatively new website about survival and emergency preparedness. He is a former reconnaisance soldier in HM Armed forces so he knows a thing or two about concealment.

Movie Monday

2018-11-12T05:37:00.000-08:00

Wartime Farm Part 2 of 8

The team tackle the conditions faced by British farmers in 1940, when the full impact of rationing took hold and which also saw Britain face the onslaught of Nazi bombing in the Blitz. Ruth finds out how about the impact rationing had in the kitchen as food became strictly limited - and also explores the temptations of the black market. Alex and Peter are confronted with vastly reduced supplies of feed for the animals, so attempt a method encouraged by the government: making "silage". This involves not only finding alternatives sources of feed to store for winter, but also creating a container to store them in. And for this they find out how the Women's Land Army could be of help. Along they way, they also discover how racial prejudice reared its ugly head during Land Girl recruitment - only to be overcome by the actions of a local farmer. Ruth goes on a canning drive - gathering fruit to preserve and donate to the war effort - with the local Women's Institute.

Wartime Farm was produced by the BBC in partnership with The Open University.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

Friday Book Recomendation

2018-11-09T07:20:00.000-08:00

The Home Blacksmith

Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Blacksmith Hobbyist

As more and more people join the do-it-yourself revolution, they are breathing new life into many time-honored skills and crafts. Blacksmithing is among the trades that are enjoying a resurgence for both practical and artistic uses, yet there is not an abundance of readily accessible information available to beginning blacksmiths to help them get started and understand the craft. Author Ryan Ridgway, a veterinarian and blacksmith with more than fifteen years of metalworking experience, hopes to fill that void with this comprehensive volume geared toward answering the many questions that new blacksmiths often have. By explaining the physics of moving metal, the different styles of anvils and forges, and alternative fuel sources, Ridgway sets his book apart from less detailed volumes. Forty practical, easy-to-follow projects are presented, showing aspiring blacksmiths how to make tools, such as hammers and chisels; farm implements, such as gate latches and hoof picks; and items for home use, including drawer pulls and candle holders.
Inside The Home Blacksmith:

The evolution of blacksmithing around the world and the differences between the tools specific to each region

The behavior of heated metal and the science of metalworking

Setting up a shop safely and economically

The heart of your shop—the anvil and forge—and the other essential tools
Working with different types of steel, including how to salvage steel for different uses

Techniques from beginning to advanced

Step-by-step instructions for forty blacksmithing projects: tools and other implements as well as decorative pieces for personal use or sale

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2018-11-08T06:41:00.001-08:00

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Discussion on Wartime Farm Part 1

2018-11-07T12:02:00.001-08:00

As we get into the series, there is one theme that sticks out to me. All preppers have heard the term WROL or without rule of law. The idea being that when SHTF, government bodies will cease to exist. If we stop to think for a moment though, we may realise that this may not be the case. Imagine the preps you could set up with access to billions of dollars. Trust me, if any entity has prepared to survive most anything, it is the government and they are set up not only to survive, but to keep control over the military and law enforcement. A more likely scenario in SHTF would be EROL or excessive rule of law.

We see this in the series with the introduction of the "war ag". An agency set up with special powers to actually tell farmers what to grow and what not to. There are stories of farms in the UK being taken over by the government due to lack of cooperation or under production. Todays government is no different with the powers to take possesion of property for the use of the "greater good". I can't guess how many times I've heard preppers complain about this, perhaps without keeping the scope in mind. It is doubtful that your preps, even a year's supply for a familly would be considered even a drop in the bucket of what is needed. Just like you would not want to bother spending a day of hard labour for minimum wage, the government is not likely to be bothered searching your home for the low return of resources. Producers are the more likely target. In the case of this series, farms are highlighted, but factories were also confiscated and retooled for weapons and other military production.

With raw materials in short supply, old machinery is put back into use by repurposing the materials they are made from. We see a subsoiler fashioned out of scrap metal, but unfortunately, it doesn't work. There is an important lesson here in that even with skills such as blacksmithing, projects may not work out as planned. Preppers have to be prepared for failure as well and be able to bounce back and make the best of the situation. In some cases, failure was almost a certainty but the efforts were made in spite of this.

Throughout this series we will see many topics raised that can relate to how a current day SHTF situation may affect our lives. Feel free to comment with your observations and thoughts.

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2018-11-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

The Book of the Farm

Detailing the Labours of the Farmer, Farm-steward, Ploughman, Shepherd, Hedger, Cattle-man, Field-worker, and Dairy-maid

Henry Stephens (1795-1874) was a farmer and later a writer on agriculture. After attending lectures on chemistry and agriculture at the University of Edinburgh he boarded with a Berwickshire farmer, George Brown, and gained experience of agricultural work. In 1820 Stephens acquired his own farm, on which he used modern and experimental farming methods. In 1837 he sold the farm, and devoted the rest of his life to writing guides to farming for the use of inexperienced farmers. These influential volumes, first published in 1842, contain Stephens' detailed descriptions of contemporary farming practices. He describes in meticulous detail all aspects of farming, including livestock care and slaughter, dairying, irrigation practices and crop culture. Arranged by season and including copious high-quality illustrations of farming equipment, these extremely popular and fascinating volumes were considered the standard work on practical Victorian agriculture. Volume 1 describes farming tasks performed in winter.

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Movie Monday

2018-11-05T12:27:00.000-08:00

Wartime Farm Part 1 of 8

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn face up to the challenges of the biggest revolution ever seen in the history of the British countryside as they turn Manor Farm back to how it was run in the Second World War. When Britain entered the war, two-thirds of all Britain's food was imported - and now it was under threat from a Nazi blockade. To save Britain from starvation, the nation's farmers were tasked with doubling food production in what Churchill called 'the frontline of freedom'. This meant ploughing up 6.5 million acres of unused land - a combined area bigger than the whole of Wales. In this first episode, the farmers find themselves in a new location, a new time period and with a new team member. There is a new farmhouse to modernise, strict new rules to abide by and air raid precautions to contend with. The team begin by reclaiming badlands to grow new crops. Peter works with a blacksmith to design a special 'mole plough' to help drain the waterlogged clay fields. Ruth and Alex get to grips with a troublesome wartime tractor - and must plough through the night to get the wheat crop sown in time. On top of farmers' herculean efforts to double food production, their detailed knowledge of the landscape also made them ideal recruits for one of the war's most secret organisations - the 'Auxiliary Units', a British resistance force trained to use guerrilla tactics against German invasion.

Wartime Farm was produced by the BBC in partnership with The Open University.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

Movie Monday

2018-10-29T13:14:00.004-07:00

The Power of Community

How Cuba Survived Peak Oil

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half and food by 80 percent people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. Cubans share how they transitioned from a highly mechanized, industrial agricultural system to one using organic methods of farming and local, urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis, which they call "The Special Period." The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time in our history when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis the massive reduction of fossil fuels is an example of options and hope.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

Friday Book Recomendation

2018-10-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

The Cannabis Grow Bible:

The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medicinal Use

The most comprehensive guide to marijuana gardening ever written is back with all new information and updated advice for cannabis enthusiasts. Over 200 additional pages of all new information are included in this book, from all new lighting equipment and techniques, to highly advanced cannabinoid extraction techniques and detailed, step-by-step gardening guides for novice and professional growers alike.

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2018-10-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Canada Has Gone To Pot

2018-10-24T06:53:00.001-07:00

For those of you that are expecting some politically charged rant post, you will be disappointed! You all should know me better than that by now!

WARNING

THE FOLLOWING POST CONTAINS CORNY INNUENDO

Preparedness bloggers and youtubers have been saturating their mediums over the past week over the legalizastion of recreational pot. I'm only aa little surprissed at how this topic has come up with such gusto in the preparedness community. Across the country pot heads are rejoicing!

Medical Mary Jane has been available in Canada since 1999 with lots of restrictions and a prescription. The medical benefits have been well documented and the whaky weed does indeed have it's place for certain conditions. However, unlike antibiotics preppers have not had access to pot until now. Preppers now have a new LEGAL natural medication for their medical tool kits.

The diggity dank can be used for pain management, increasing appetite, and as an mental escape for PTSD. All legitimate uses for post SHTF situations. Marijuana is a plant that is harvested and dried for smoking. Preppers from coast to coast are making plans for producing and stockpiling this magical plant. This is where I have a problem with most of the information being distributed by preppers who are supposed to be "in the know" about what they publish. The problem is, most are giving out false or incomplete information. I suspect some of them are getting high on their own supply!

Although it is the federal government that passed legalization, there are limits to the federal laws and in many cases even more so on a provincial and even local level. As an example, before you head out to buy bulk pounds of pot, keep inn mind that you are limited to 30 grams of public possesion. That's gonna make for a lot of trips to the weed store to get your cache fully stocked. Another legal limit is 150 grams per household, regardless of how many individuals reside there. So long term storage of massive amounts is NOT allowed!

Most preppers produce a lot of their own food by gardening, so it stands to reason that those with green thumbs (and green brains) would start growing their own. Federally, this is legit to a point. You may be allowed to grow your own, but before you go plowing up the back acres, know that you are limited to 4 plants per household. That's the federal law, but some provinces have outlawed the practice of home grown herb altogether.

Stockpiling and/or producing stinkweed has also been discussed as a bartering item. Personally, I'm not a big fan of bartering addictive substances for barter. It has the potential to invite problems, but this is a personal choice you have to make for yourself. If you believe the hype that ganja isn't addictive, think again. Ignoring the "professional studies" I have been able to observe the 420 friendlies who have hit dry spells. Believe me, some of them are going to get quite ingenious and even agressive in their attempts to score a puff!

The decision whether or not to grow, aquire or stock pile pot is completely up to you. Like everything else, there are pros and cons in doing so. All I ask is to ignore the blunt hype some preppers are pushing and do your own research on benefits, dangers, uses, and legalities.

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2018-10-23T12:58:00.002-07:00

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Movie Monday

2018-10-22T07:55:00.001-07:00

The Blackout

An expecting couple, four rebellious teenagers and a lone survival expert are confronted by a worldwide blackout that forces them to survive as society breaks apart around them. THE BLACKOUT is a riveting ensemble thriller that illustrates the strength of human endurance and the worst of human nature.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

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2018-10-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

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Movie Monday

2018-10-15T07:29:00.002-07:00

PBS NOVA: Inside the Megastorm

Stony Brook University (SBU) oceanography professor and storm surge expert Dr. Malcolm Bowman was interviewed by and provided research data to PBS' "Nova" for a one-hour documentary special on Sandy that aired November 18, 2012 on PBS in the U.S. and on the BBC in the UK. In the special, "Nova" showed storm footage and spent time on the question of whether superstorms are becoming more frequent and what can be done to protect coastlines.

These films are presented as an exception to the copyright act as fair dealing for the purpose of research, private study, education, parody or satire. See bill c-42 article 29.

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2018-10-11T07:51:00.000-07:00

Rutland Dry Creosote Remover Chimney Treatment, 2-Pound

For use in woodstoves, fireplace inserts or fireplaces
Safe to use on all types of chimneys
Heat activated at 265°F

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Fall Wood Stove Prepping

2018-10-10T05:23:00.000-07:00

The signs are all around us. The air is cooler, the leaves are falling, and the farmers markets are bursting with fresh local prrocuce! That's right, it's Fall which means Winter is right around the corner. As a matter of fact, many of us have probably already burned a fire or two in the wood stove on a particularly cool night.

Since we are so close to ussing ouur wood stovves on a more regular basis, let's take a look at some important items on the to do list.

Clean Chimney - either DIY or call a professional, but DO NOT omit this step. Even burning only dry hardwood in your stove can deposit dangerous amounts of creosote in your chimney which can ignite if left unchecked. Despite the claims of numerous products on the market, there is no substitution for a thorough chimney sweeping. Sweep the chimney in the fall before heavy use, and a second cleaning on a warmer winter day can't hurt either.
Check and replace Door gaskets. Loose or overly compacted door gaskets can cause too much air flow to enter the stove causing excessily hot fires and essentially disabling dampers. Replacement gaskets are inexpensive and come in a kit with heat resistant glue for a simple DIY job. Many stove owners replace gaskets every fall as a preventative measure. If your stove has a window in the door, check and replace that gasket too.
Check and replace fire bricks. Look for cracked or broken fire bricks and replace as needed. If a broken brick falls out of place, it can cause a hot spot on the stove and increase the fire risk in your home.
Physically clean and inspect your stove. Dust settles on stoves and needs to be removed. Clean every inch of your stove front to back, top to bottom removing any dust or dirt and looking for cracks or open seals on the stove especially around the seams. Try putting a light source in your stove and checking for light escaping on the outside.
Clear the area around your stove of clutter. Ensure that all flamable materials are a safe distance away.
Ensure that a fire extinguisher is close by and has been inspected. Call your local fire department for information on what size to have and where to get them inspected.
Use creosote preventing products. As mentioned in item 1, these are NOT an alternative to proper sweepings, but can help lessen the amount of creosote that deposits on the chimney walls.

Have a happy and safe winter.

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