BEIJING (AP) — China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be part of an effort to reform…

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It’s been four years since the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois became a killing field, when a 21-year-old opened fire from the top of a building along the parade route and killed seven people while wounding more than 40 others.  The killer is…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou care. That’s why you prep. And if you care enough to be prepared, odds are you also care enough to want the people around you to be ready, too. But here’s the problem: the more you try to help others get ready, the…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis article—and the podcast that goes with it—was sparked by a listener in the Mind4Survival Facebook group. Audra McKinney asked: “What do you do when your gut tells you to prep more, even though you’re already stocked?” If you’ve been at this a while,…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’ve got your gear. You’ve got your skills. But if your mind taps out when it matters most, none of that is going to save you. That’s the truth about survival. This episode is about the part of preparedness most people gloss over—not because…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMost people wait too long. The flames are already on the ridge. The alert comes after you’ve had that gut feeling for hours. And by the time you’re scrambling, you’re already behind. In 2022 alone, more than 3 million Americans had to evacuate their…

Concord Hymn by Ralph Waldo EmersonBy the rude bridge that arched the flood,Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,Here once the embattled farmers stood,And fired the shot heard round the world. The foe long since in silence slept;Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;And Time the ruined bridge…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’ve probably seen lists like this before. “Top 10 Places to Be Looted When It All Goes Down.” The problem is, most of them read like they were written by someone who’s never lived through anything harder than a power outage. They recycle the…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadImagine the grid goes dark during a solar storm. Your freezer hums to silence, and the fridge light no longer greets you. Instead of scrambling or second-guessing, you have a plan—one that guides you on what to eat first, second, and beyond, all while…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTonight should be a fun night for most people. Here in North America, we’ll see one of nature’s best light shows—the aurora borealis (aka Northern Lights)—should the clouds cooperate. Likewise, those in the Southern Hemisphere should be getting a glimpse of the aurora australis…

A few months ago, I decided to try buying a nonstick pan to make eggs. I thought I’d give it a try for convenience. I chose a well-rated, mid-priced pan. Today, after using it for a few months, I noticed pits on the surface, even though I had been careful…

Tonight, like many Americans, I’ll be taking in a fireworks display as I celebrate our country’s 250th birthday. This morning, though, I started my celebration with a 250-round salute to those who created this free and independent nation through both pen and powder.  The words…

A lot of people who live in apartments take one look at their space and immediately conclude, “There is no way I can ever grow food here.” I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can. Preparedness isn’t about having a massive off-grid farm right away. It’s about building systems…

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Medical emergencies can happen when you least expect them. One morning, I was making breakfast for the family and was slicing a bagel. Next thing you know, the bagel knife slipped and sliced through a huge part of my left thumb. There was blood everywhere, so the first thing I…

I spent years overseeing the guard force security contract at the embassy in Baghdad. I know this 100+ acre compound well, and I know exactly what it means to rely on its defensive systems. There has been a recent shift in the security landscape that every preparedness-minded person needs to…