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Frostbite is injury to any part of the body, after excessive exposure to extreme cold. Effects can range from mild redness and tingling, to gangrene leading to the amputation of body parts. Frostbite is a serious risk for anyone exposed to the elements, and can occur even when the actual temperature is above freezing due to wind chill.
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It appears that one of the most civil and thought-provoking gun and survival forums on the internet, The High Road has been hijacked by a rogue administrator.
From the rightful owner of The High Road, and a person whose work I greatly admire, olegvolk:
Going to court. (09/25/2008 19:41:00)In December 2002, I founded The High Road forum dedicated to the ( Read more... )

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Type III parachute cord, aka 550 cord (after it's 550lbs. minimum breaking strength) or paracord, is great stuff. Lightweight nylon kernmantle rope, which was originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes, can be used in all kinds of situations...
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In most places, fire extinguishers are prevalent, yet often go unseen by most people. The concept of a fire extinguisher is simple, and yet I've experienced many people who don't know how to use one safely and/or effectively. The first Tuesday of every month, I inspect all the fire extinguishers I own, as well as at my main clients' office. ( Read more... )