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Monday, February 24, 2014
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Monday, February 17, 2014
How to Boil Water for Drinking
The United States E.P.A. (Environmental Protection Agency) claims that 9 out of 10 of all water sources on the planet are contaminated in some way. There are many kinds of microscopic organisms that contaminate water sources and can cause potentially serious, and sometimes deadly, illnesses when drinking water from the wild. Learning how to boil water for drinking and knowing how to clean the water for safe consumption is an essential skill to know.
The “good old days” of simply finding a stream and taking a drink from its waters are becoming a thing of the past… and even in the past there were many cases of disease that spread through fresh water sources.
You should always assume that water in the wild is contaminated in some way and you should be prepared with purification methods to make the water you come across in the wild as safe as possible in your conditions.
How to Boil Water for Drinking – How Many Minutes Does it Take?
Biologically contaminated water is water that contains microorganisms such as “Giardia” (a common microorganism that, if not killed, leads to intestinal disorders), bacteria, or viruses that can lead to infections.
Ever heard of traveler’s diarrhea? Ever been afflicted while on a hiking or camping trip as a result of drinking water that you thought was perfectly safe? One word… “Giardia”.
Toxic water sources however contain chemical contamination from sources like pesticide runoffs, direct dumping or indirect leaching, mine tailings, and so on.
Boiling, filtering, or chemically treating water can remove or kill microorganisms,
but it will not remove chemical toxins.
Boiling Water is the Most Certain Way to Remove Microorganisms
If you were to ask the Wilderness Medical Society about safe water boiling times -
Water at 160 degrees F will kill contaminants in 30 minutes.
Water at or above 185 degrees F (85° C) kill most contaminants in a few short minutes.
You can safely say that by the time your water reaches its point of boil at 212 degrees that it is safe for drinking. Water is instantly purified at a roiling boil, even if you live at high altitudes.
There are a Couple Things to Consider When Boiling Water for Drinking
If there are chemical toxins present in the water, boiling it will not remove them all. In order to remove chemical toxins, there are a number of methods you can use that are safe. A solar still is a good choice. Or collecting the steam that comes off of boiling water is another good way.
If there is any organic matter or dirt in the water, then you should filter them out first. You can use a simple cloth like a bandanna or bed sheet to remove most of the dirt and organic matter from the water prior to boiling.
If you have heard that it takes several minutes of boiling to purify water, then you have heard wrong. Save your fuel and fire and understand that once water reaches its boiling point… it is as clean as it is going to get by boiling.
If you employ the use of a thermometer then you don’t even have to wait for the water to reach a boiling point to be safe for drinking. To be safe though… I would error on the side of caution and just wait for the first signs of a boil.
Boiling Times to Purify Water for Drinking
- 30 minutes at 160° F
- 3 minutes at 185° F
- Instant at 212° F
How to Boil Water for Drinking
Monday, February 10, 2014
AR15 Modification Satisfies Gun Restrictions in New York
After New York State banned certain characteristics of many firearms, those who value the Second Amendment and refuse to yield to the arbitrary hurdles put forth by gun control extremists have had to get creative in how they will legally circumvent the draconian laws of the Empire State.
Gun owners have witnessed the pattern of lunacy for decades. Oftentimes, when a government bans certain cosmetic features of a firearm, a panic unleashes amongst gun rights advocates. Soon, however, creative stocks, barrel shrouds and other assorted alternative parts emerge that dutifully obey the law but undeniably violate the spirit of the law.
New York State and various other freedom-hating states have created bans over the years that are specifically-tailored to apply to certain frightening-looking semi-auto firearms that resemble military weapons. Specifically, the AR-15 rifle.
In 1994, when the federal assault weapon ban took effect, certain cosmetic features were banned such as bayonet lugs, flash suppressors and rifles with pistol grips. As Democrats gleefully rejoiced at having finally banned the AR-15, AK47 variants and other assorted “nasty” firearms, gun manufacturers and gunsmiths nationwide got to work modifying the designs. What emerged were AR-15’s without bayonet lugs (a feature that is rarely, if ever, used by the average gun enthusiast) and AK47 variants with a thumbhole stock- a stock that merely connected the bottom of the pistol grip to the rest of the stock offering the shooter the exact same hand position but satisfying the requirements of the law.
American ingenuity had checkmated attempted liberal tyranny.
Now, in response to New York’s SAFE Act which banned adjustable stocks, flash suppressors and pistol grips, New York patriots are developing prototypes of AR-15’s that have modifications that satisfy the New York requirements but still maintain the rifle’s effectiveness.
The Clash Daily Reports:
Prototypes for the newly designed AR-15 are hitting gun shops across New York, as gun shops and machinists have designed a rifle that complies with the anti-gun law. At least one gun shop has received a letter from state police saying that the new AR-15 style rifles should be legal in the state as long as they don’t have some of the features that the law prohibits.
The new gun law bans all kinds of semi-automatic rifles that have been labeled with the “assault” term even though these are very common rifles and are no more powerful than the average hunting rifle.
Features like adjustable stocks, pistols grips, and flash suppressors has been deemed to be unlawful on these rifles, mainly because it makes them LOOK mean. And we all know how little these anti-gun lawmakers really know about guns, as the “Ghost gun” video illustrated.
The new AR-15 design did away with the pistol grip which gives the gun an odd paintball gun look. The stock is fixed as well, but at least New Yorkers now have a legal way to own an AR-15, a fact which is still driving some gun control activists mad.
The rifle- which is, admittedly, a bit odd-looking- should ruffle the feathers of liberals who are likely to feel as if they’ve been thwarted yet again by gun rights supporter. However, conservatives are likely to rejoice as the rifle, much beloved by the gun rights community, has endured a minor cosmetic overhaul but has retained the accuracy and performance for which the AR-15 is known.
Original article at: http://www.tpnn.com/2014/02/10/freedom-lovers-push-back-new-yorkers-make-cosmetic-changes-to-ar-15s-to-skirt-safe-act-requirements/#sthash.FOi2vB9k.dpuf
AR15 Modification Satisfies Gun Restrictions in New York
VIDEO: Atlanta Taking No Chances With Coming Snow
After a minor winter storm wreaked havoc in Atlanta earlier this month, officials are taking no chances with new snowfall expected across the south. Cameron McWhirter reports on the News Hub. Photo: AP.
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Sunday, February 9, 2014
VIDEO: Obama Issues Executive Order to Combat Climate Change
The President encouraged federal and state agencies to prepare for the potential adverse effects of climate change.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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