One of the most important assets to possess during a less-than-desirable-situation is…one’s health! When life is “good” and you are not trapped on bed rest, recovering from a debilitating illness, or some other physical limitation, it’s easy to take good health for granted. Now, picture this: A sudden earthquake rattles your location and shuts down […]
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Featured Review: Winning Contestant Reviews Royal Berkey on TheSurvivalBlog
Today on TheSurvivalBlog, a contestant who won third place in a writing contest posted his review of the Royal Berkey Water Purification system. He won the Royal Berkey as a prize which LPC Survival, Ltd. sponsored for the third placing winner. Here is an excerpt from his letter: “The first item I want to review […]
Featured Post: Nurse Amy’s Prepper Cheese
The following article was originally published by Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy on December 18, 2010. It is featured here with their permission. Cheese making is basically a method of separating curds and whey from the milk, and then depending on the type of cheese, allowing the cheese to grow cultures over a period of […]
SOS: Thoughts on Italy’s Costa Concordia’s Capsizing
The tragedy in Italy this weekend has definitely shaken many individuals who will be traveling on cruise ships, no doubt. While we are awaiting the causative details of this tragedy, we already know that Captain Francesco Schettino had deviated from the ship’s charted course. Five fatalities are the current count as of this writing, with many more […]
News Stack: Pennsylvanians Plea Water from EPA, Decor Wall Fountain spreads Legionnaires, & Water Condenser
Residents of Dimock Township in Pennsylvania were scheduled to rally outside of the Academy of Natural Sciences this morning. Lisa Jackson of the EPA was scheduled to attend the meeting regarding Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.’s drilling activities and the potential resulting contamination of drinking water resources. I have not read any updates as to […]
Cleaning the Waters of Information
Recently, I read an article on a blogger’s site that mentioned the Berkey® Water Purification and Seychelle® filtration systems, as well as another filtration system. Some points in that article that need clarification, especially since such generalities as stated in that article are lacking in reason and practicality. It is vital for individuals to offer […]
Texas Drought: Stronger Limits Water On Use
It’s no secret that Texas has been suffering from a severe drought this year. We have received calls from many residents throughout varying parts of the state, each expressing concern for the gravity of their situation. One particular customer I spoke with last week shared that she hopes she “dies of old age and not […]
The Survival Podcast interviews The Berkey Guy
Jack Spirko interviewed our very own Jeff “The Berkey Guy” Gleason this week on The Survival Podcast (TSP). The interview covered the subject of drinking water (big surprise?) including the issue of fluoride in your drinking water and a reference to The Fluoride Deception by Christopher Bryson. We urge you to take a read of […]
Featured Post: “EPA Study: Ground Water Contamination “Consistent With” Fracking”
West Virginia’s The State Journal published a story today that you should read and share with others. You might be familiar with news articles discussing the debate on hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Fracking is controversial because of the risk it poses to supplies of water. The issue is really that simple. The trickiest parts for […]
Groesbeck, Texas…Almost Dry!
This video highlights a water shortage in Groesbeck, Texas. Perhaps the saddest part is that this town is not alone in its shortage of precious H2O. Check it out: -The Berkey Guy