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good as a lotionI never noticed it firming but its good as a lotion. I'm not sure why they call it firming when really it doesn't do that. Its a nice lotion though and is hydrating. — 2 years, 6 months agobutterfly11 | 81 reviews
Not for meI like the scent but the lotion isn't thick enough for me. I prefer thick lotions, they leave the skin moisturized much longer. — 7 years, 8 months ago
Good smellI liked this lotion, moisturizing, but for the price, there was not enough in the bottle. — 5 years, 8 months ago
NiceI have sensitive skin and this lotion does not irritate it — 6 years, 11 months agofabbymj | 199 reviews
Smells awesome!I love this lotion!! The scent is amazing, not heavy or overpowering and it doesn't fade away. Only bad thing about it is that it is sooooo expensive!! — 2 years agomanajo904530 | 3 reviews
LOVE this stuffI've seen a lot of reviews with people saying they loved the smell, and they way it felt, but didn't notice any firming. I used this product after my first child, on my belly and with in a week noticed huge results in my stretch marks and firmness. After two weeks I seriously looked close to what I did before I had my daughter. I will definitely be using this again in a few months when my son is b...read moreorn. I was in the beauty industry for 10 years before I started having kids. I've worked with some great products, but by far, the Philosophy line is one of the best I've used!!!! — 3 years, 4 months agokandj17 | 1 reviews
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don't use for its firming propertiesI love this lotion, even though I don't think it does a darned thing in the way of firming. It makes my skin feel so silky and smooth without being greasy or heavy. I have found I get the best results when I apply it right out of the shower. I feel and smell wonderful! — 3 years, 6 months agomichelle_erstad | 25 reviews
Review subjectCurel is the best lotion ever! I tried for years to find the right lotion for my dry skin. Everything was always to watery and never nurished my skin until I found Curel. It's all I use now from head to toe! — 3 years, 6 months agomissy_loy | 2 reviews
amazingwill not be without this firming lotion it does just what it is supposed to do and smells amazing. — 4 years, 8 months agosandyc | 64 reviews
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Absorbs quickly, smells delicious!I love everything about this lotion! Amazing Grace is my everyday fragrance. It is delicate and light. The lotion is a very effective moisturizer, and it absorbs into your skin quickly. You never feel greasy after applying it. I love the pump dispenser. It's sanitary and you never have too much lotion. It is a very large bottle and the value for your money is great. I live in Alaska where it is in...read morecredibly dry, especially in the winter, and this keeps me moisturized all day and night. As for the firming part, I haven't really noticed anything different, but I'm too skinny to really tell. — 4 years, 8 months agommimsy | 7 reviews
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AMMAN — The Independent Elections Commission (IEC) on Monday held its first meeting with liaison officers at political parties and civil society institutions to look into their suggestions regarding the electoral process.
Sharaf Abu Rumman, head of the IEC's political parties and civil society institutions department, said the commission is keen on communicating with all parties to listen to their suggestions and concerns regarding the current political phase.
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A spectre of armed conflict on Polish border?
LL-F_T - One hell of an Article! Bit longer but very insightful!!! July 29, 2015 Source: http://fortruss.blogspot.sk/2015/07/a-spectre-of-armed-conflict-on-polish.html By Jacek Kami
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Polish campign ad. the world is under attack by shitty CGI. Vote for Jacek Pajak or brace yourselves 10 thousand years of darkness!
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SPIEGEL July 27, 2013 A chilling find has been made in Poland: at least 17 skeletons buried with the skulls severed and placed between the knees or hands. That, say archaeologists, is how vam
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Traces of intentional injury in the form of cuts on the femur have been discovered on the remains of one of the dead found during this year's excavations carried out in the Western Desert in Egypt. It
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Poland's prime minister has forced several government ministers embarrassed by secret recordings to quit their posts four months ahead of a general election. Three ministers, three junior minist
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Screen capture of the Facebook entry that has the professor facing 3 years in prison. 1/30/2015 Prosecutor General to investigate the scandalous entry by a Wroclaw University professor.
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When a stranger appeared at Meg Murry's door on a dark and stormy night, her entire life changed. In turn, Madeleine L'Engle's 1963 classic A WRINKLE IN TIME changed thousands of readers' of lives, as well. Praised for its fantastical plot, rife with tesseracts and the lovable Mrs. W's, its realistic characters and its delicate balance of whimsy and heart, A WRINKLE OF TIME is not free from criticism. It comes in at #90 on the American Library Association's 2000-2009 list of Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books and has been cited for everything from offensive language to "Satanic undertones." Below, YA author Leila Sales (THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE, TONIGHT THE STREETS ARE OURS) and Teen Board member Alison S. challenge the challengers, explaining why they love A WRINKLE IN TIME and would recommend it to readers everywhere.
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While plenty of books are wholly original, no one can claim that literature is immune to trends. TWILIGHT set off an entire slew of vampire titles, and dystopians flooded the young adult market for years. In 2015, books featuring protagonists with mental health issues have dominated the YA scene. In this blog series, Teen Board member Alison S. takes a look at another trend that continues to stay strong in adult and YA literature alike --- fairy tale adaptations. See her first post, below, focusing on Gregory Maguire's CONFESSIONS OF AN UGLY STEPSISTER!
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UnBan a Book Week: TTYL by Lauren Myracle
Sure, teens talk in the hallways at school and at the back of the classroom, but there's a lot more gabbing that happens after the bell rings, whether it's on the phone, through text messages or online. Lauren Myracle decided to explore all of the conversations that happen when friends aren't in the same place at the same time, and her 2004 novel, TTYL, is the first that's written entirely in text message format. While the book has been called "revealing and innovative" and explores some real issues like friendship, dating and underage drinking, it has also appeared on the American Library Association's Top Ten Most Frequently Challenged Books list time and again since it's been published (in 2011, it came in at number one). Below YA author Linas Alsenas (BEYOND CLUELESS) and Teen Board member Alyssa L. talk about why they loved the book and give all of those book-banners a piece of their minds.
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Characters That Bleed - Guest Post by Jennifer Jenkins
What makes the perfect protagonist? Is it someone who is such a good person that you wish they were your best friend? Nope. Is it someone who is so beautiful that you can daydream about them while turning every page? Wrong again! According to Jennifer Jenkins, author of NAMELESS --- a new young adult novel that follows a girl named Zo who infiltrates an enemy clan to help her people --- it's about making characters feel human, or, in other words, flawed. See her reasoning below, and decide whether or not you agree!
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UnBan a Book Week: THIRTEEN REASONS WHY by Jay Asher
When Clay finds a package of cassette tapes on his doorstep in Jay Asher's debut novel THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, he never imagines they're from Hannah, his late classmate who recently committed suicide. As Clay listens to Hannah outline the 13 people and events that led to her death, you feel the pain, enlightenment, shock and sorrow cutting to his very core. The award-winning THIRTEEN REASONS WHY has been praised for being "compelling", "remarkable" and having "dizzying emotion" and it was an international bestseller, but people have attempted to ban the book time and time again; it was the third most banned book in 2012. Below, YA author Patty Blount (SOME BOYS, NOTHING LEFT TO BURN) and Teen Board member Leanna R. talk about their own connection to THIRTEEN REASONS WHY and what they would say to those trying to challenge the book.
Charlie is your average "wallflower" in THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chbosky, but everything changes when he meets some older kids at school. For the first time, he experiences true friends, young love, the glory that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show and some truly difficult aspects of growing up. A coming-of-age tale that's been hailed a "modern classic" and was on the bestseller list for more than a year, THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER was also the 10th most banned book from 2000-2009, most often for being sexually explicit and having offensive language. Still though, there are many diehard fans that believe this book should not be banned by any means, including author Ava Dellaira [LOVE LETTERS TO THE DEAD] and Teen Board members Janine C. and Dally M. Below, the three of them discuss their own reactions to THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, and why it means so much to each of them.
October 5, 2015
Twilight Celebration: Seven New Love Triangles
Twilight, one of the first major series in the modern YA scene is turning 10 this year --- can you believe it? To celebrate, you should definitely go back and read the epic trilogy that started the vampire craze; there will even be a special new edition (coming out tomorrow!) with bonus content. Another way? Check out the blog post below, written by the talented team at BookSparks. If you're yearning for more love triangles after revisiting Bella, Edward and Jacob, they offer seven other complicated romances that are sure to give you your fill.
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UnBan a Book Week: THE GIVER by Lois Lowry
What makes you you? Is it the things you love, the things you do, the people you surround yourself with? Well, in the world of Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel THE GIVER, not only would this question not matter, but it wouldn't even make sense --- the Community lacks color, emotion and memory and strives for equality through "sameness." This 1993 book has made waves since it first hit the shelves, receiving numerous awards and being praised for making readers think deeply about society, individuality and making change. However, it has also attracted negative attention for violence, sexual content and even "occult themes." Below, author Amber Keyser (THE WAY BACK FROM BROKEN) and Teen Board members Asia H. and Levi V. talk about their reactions to THE GIVER and why they find the book so meaningful.
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October 1, 2015
Unban a Book Week: THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins
One of the best-selling teen books of all time (and the inspiration for a smash hit on the silver screen), THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins transports readers to a dystopian society with a legendary tradition to stop rebellion: teens from each district must fight to the death until one victor remains. It's dark. It's violent. And it pulls at your heartstrings and makes you cry, think and cheer more than most YA books out there. Despite the book's wild reception across the globe, it has frequently appeared on the American Library Association's list of Top Ten Challenged Books since it was first published, generally for violence and because dissenters thought it was unsuited to the YA age group. Below, YA author Katie Coyle (VIVIAN APPLE AT THE END OF THE WORLD, VIVIAN APPLE NEEDS A MIRACLE) and Teen Board member Hafsah K. talk about their own love of THE HUNGER GAMES and why think banning this modern classic is, in the kindest of terms, "unreasonable."


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After a certain level, winning becomes a curse. As I've often said: Every victory is merely a loss avoided. No joy.
Never thought about it that way, but perfectly depicts how I've felt after every game this season besides Va Tech.
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After a certain level, winning becomes a curse. As I've often said: Every victory is merely a loss avoided. No joy.
Never thought about it that way, but perfectly depicts how I've felt after every game this season besides Va Tech.
How am I hating on Tressel? I loved Tressel he was just a coach that didn't reveal much to the media and there is nothing wrong with that.
Clueless? Go watch the most recent Hardknocks episode. They had a segment about 10 minutes long were Bill O'Brien coached them on how to answer media questions. Told them to answer every question like "I'm doing everything I can to make this team better...."
Totally agree you. Reminds me of how Tressel answered every media question.
I totally agree with you. I believe Jeff Van Gundy made a comment on that last night during the game saying that Lebron doesn't get those calls because of the fact that he is so much stronger than everyone else. Which is bullshit.
How can you just not admit that the Warriors are playing better basketball?
Lebron is without question the best player in the world, but that only goes so far when all they can do on offense is throw him the ball on the wing and let him drive, take 15 ft jumper, or drive and dish to a guy who is going to chuck up a three. Offensively, they have no one other than Lebron to create things on their own. Another point I want to make is that Delly although he has been doing a great job defensively, he is killing them on the offensive end. Watch Game 6 and look how they are play about 5 ft off of him at all times. This closes driving lanes for Lebron and he is then forced to settle for that 15 ft jumper, which we all know is not his game.
Everyone in this thread who is saying they hate Curry's demeanor sounds like Collin Cowherd when he says he doesn't like Tony Romo because he wears a hat backwards on the sideline. Calling him a pussy? How?
To everyone saying he doesn't deserve the MVP. I've never seen a basketball player have a bigger affect on the game when he doesn't have the ball in his hands.
I don't understand why everyone hated the Seinfeld finale. I thought it was brilliant bringing back all of the characters the way that they did.
It actually looked like the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight from this weekend.
Here is the link to the video of the incident. Man does the media blow things out of proportion.
How many point guards in OSU history has had this kind of tournament career?
Aaron Craft was an excellent point guard in the fact that he was a great game manager on the offensive side of the ball. During his first two years he excelled when have a great inside presence with Jared Sullinger. His last two years he had absolutely no inside presence with Amir Williams, and defenses don't have to sag off perimeter players by helping out down low.
If pulling Chris Ash away from Arkansas a long-time Bielema assistant and paying him less money than he was previously making is any indication, I think we will be fine.
My big take away was how Herman and Meyer handled knowing that Wisconsin would be sending the house every play. When you watch the replay you can see that OSU kept 6-7 guys in for pass protection on every throw. Jalin, Thomas, and Smith just had one hell of a game winning those one on one battles.
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This is Robert Smith's opinion. Why do you think that everyone who has Alabama & Mississippi State in the top 4 has an SEC bias? Ohio State needs to take care of business with M*ich*g*n and the B10 West champ and then let the debate begin.
Don't understand how this wasn't expected seeing as how he is the most recognizable college football analyst in the country. Will be getting hate messages from everybody he leaves outside his top four.
Here is about 20 of them combined into one video.
If TCU and Baylor win out TCU wont have won their conference. If this is the case Baylor will win the BIG 12 because of the head-to-head win.
I personally love the 4 team format. Heard Dan Patrick earlier this week talking about this topic and said he is glad that we have this format locked down for 10 years. Said the great thing about college football is that every game means something and that by moving from a 2 team championship to a 4 team playoff championship we didn't lose that. Went on to say that if we had a 8 team playoff the SEC west would've know by week 5 that they were going to get 2 teams in that bracket.
I'm sorry for being blunt but every time I see a post from Hoody Wayes I think of the movie Billy Madison.
Mr. Hoody Wayes, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it.
Ron Dayne was the first player that popped into my head. As a long time buckeye fan he was the one player that I dreaded playing every year. Dayne had two season in which he topped 2,000 yards rushing. Absolutely insane.
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starting August 14, google it. I know Hawaiian is booking the coast routes at a very high load factor, check it for your self.
I read one of the stories from azcentral - seems in general Allegiant isn't a good choice to fly except for their low prices. Infrequent flights, not enough planes, etc. Now with this "we'll fly the route during peak periods" it confirms they really aren't a big factor.
Additionally, most of the airports they fly to/from aren't where most people travel from. If you fly from CA to Hawaii you fly LAX or SFO - not these podunk airports.
It reminds me of the cheap/independent/Chinese coach bus services that skip going in to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC to save money, and just picking people up on a designated street corner so they're able to charge a low fare. Half of them don't have the proper permits/licenses/insurance either.
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Luis Alberto
Update on Luis AlbertoLuis Alberto, 63, is married with five children. Of his children, four are working and one, who is eight years old, is under his care. He originates from Chinandega, which is located in the west of the country. Luis Alberto is characterized by being a hard-working, responsible man with good habits. His business for the last 22 years is a pulpería that he runs out of his house. A pulpería is a small store that sells everyday consumption products in small quantities, like rice, beans, sugar, milk, bread, packets of coffee and packets of shampoo. The objective is to invest the loan in business capital and stock up his store in order to satisfy her clients. Luis Alberto is grateful for the help the Kiva investors give to those of few recourses and developing countries like Nicaragua.
Previous Loan DetailsLuis Alberto, 61, is an incredible, exemplary man who has worked hard and continues working to contribute to the household economy and give his family a better lifestyle. He has a small grocery store where he sells different basic needs products. His goal is to increase his inventory to improve... More from Luis Alberto's previous loan »
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Fundación Leon 2000This loan is administered by Fundación Leon 2000. Fundación Leon 2000 began operations in 1993 as the first microfinance institution to serve the western part of Nicaragua, a country which continues to be one of the poorest in the western hemisphere. Fundación Leon 2000 works to further the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises through credit services and management, applying the best credit industry practices and technical expertise. Additionally, Fundación Leon manages several business and financial education programs in the community, specifically for young entrepreneurs and at-risk youth. Fundación Leon 2000's group of experienced and dedicated employees works in 7 offices in Leon, Chinandega, Chichigalpa, Somotillo, Jinotepe, El Sauce, and Nagarote and serves several thousand clients (the majority of whom are women).
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
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Kiva allows our Field Partners to re-use the same photo for individual borrowers that have been posted on Kiva's website once before in a 24 month period, and we allow them to re-use group photos for up to 24 months, provided that 80% of the current group's membership is represented.
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Do you know where this is? I'm sure some of you do, but for this who don't, it's The Library of Birmingham.
Yesterday we had a day out for my Birthday - we visited Birmingham. I wanted to see the new Library and also the even newer New Street Station, as well as revisiting the Staffordshire Hoard in its new gallery in the Museum and visiting the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.
We parked near the Library, you can't miss it - a huge silver and gold block covered in steel filigree. The golden dome on the top houses a room saved from the original Victorian library, a Gothic extravaganza of remarkable craftsmanship in wood, plaster, ceramics and metalwork.
The shelves house books and documents relating to a local Midlands lad called Will Shakespeare; it's a shrine in the sky to the bard.
I was really impressed with the new Library, inside had an atmosphere of relaxed calmness and on floors 7 and 3 there are outside terraces with beautifully planted gardens.
There are lovely spaces to relax and look out over the busy city square below.
The recently opened new New Street Station is equally impressive and even more shiny, in fact it is very very shiny - clad in undulating polished steel that reflects the surrounding buildings like ripping water (dazzled by the shinyness, I completely failed to take a photo!) Inside it's like every other airport or shopping centre.
On to the Staffordshire Hoard, we'd visited the Museum to see the hoard when it was first put on public display (another birthday treat) now it was interesting to see how the jewels had been cleaned and interpreted. The hoard is a huge pile of scrap bling, probably looted from a battlefield and intended to be presented to a victorious warlord. It's anyone's guess as to why it got hidden by a main road and never retrieved. The exhibits explain what is known about life 1300 years ago and what the hoard consists of - basically it's man bling - warrior's swanky accessories. Again I didn't take photos but I did buy this book and I'm looking forward to reading it - because THE astounding thing about the Staffordshire hoard is the craftsmanship, the mind-blowing intricate patterns made of gold and garnets.
We then walked to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, I'd heard it was interesting but wasn't prepared for such a treat ... if you go, you MUST go on the guided tour! Behind the small museum galleries and tea shop is a time warp - the Smith & Pepper jewellery business which was in business for nearly a century and closed its doors in 1981, leaving everything untouched.
Smith & Pepper kept everything, it might come in useful! all the paper work and records, all the engraved blocked for their illustrated catalogues, all the moulds and punches for stamping out components for brooches and lockets, bangles and pendants lined up on slightly wonky shelves which cover the walls.
The craftsmens' benches are left as if they're having a tea break and will return to carry on work.
I was impressed that Birmingham has two glorious new shiny metal-clad buildings - it seems very apt in a city built on the talent of Midlands metal workers and they have given the city energy and pizazz.
I'll finish with a photo of my present from Cliff - a quirky curvy flower brick. Cliff spotted it when we were looking around a bric-a-brac shop on our holiday in Provence last month and he bought it for my birthday present. It's perfect for making a few flowers picked from the garden look fabulous!


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It's hard to believe that a year ago we were at the hospital and William was only a few hours old! Now he's standing on his own for a few seconds, but he still prefers crawling as his main mode of getting around. William walks behind his shopping cart and while holding our hands.
He spends lots of time playing on his own and has figured out puzzles and putting the different shaped blocks in the correct hole. He babbles a lot, but doesn't have a whole lot of words. He loves to play outside in the sand box and follow Mahlon around.
He loves oatmeal, fruit, cheese, crackers, and cupcakes! There really isn't much the kid won't eat-although he's not a big meat fan. William has figured out how to take his bib off so meal times are all sorts of messy. He also drinks out of a straw (we bypassed the sippy cups) and will drink lots of water until he thinks it's fun to spit it out.
William loves to snuggle before his naps and is still sleeping well. He's got 2 teeth on the bottom. One of his favorite activities is to crawl along the couch and then pretend to sleep. He thinks it's hilarious when you tell him "Night, night, William."
Happy birthday, sweet boy! You've brought immeasurable joy and happiness to our family. I couldn't imagine us with out you.


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One of the cheapest Chinese restaurants...
We came across the name of this Chinese restaurant from the indispensable "Vilnius in your pocket" guidebook. Restaurant Hong Kongas (as its name implies, it is a Hong Kong restaurant) is certainly one of the cheapest Chinese restaurants in the city of Vilnius. A large bowl of hot freshly-cooked Chinese mushroom soup, a large plate of Chinese fried...more
Traditional Trakai Kibinai
When visiting Trakai Island Castle in Trakai, don't miss the popular Karaite dough pastry known as kibinai. This is a delicious hot juicy dough pastry stuffed with a choice of several meat (pork, beef or mutton or even vegetarian) mixed with onions and sour cream. The dough is made from flour, butter and egg yolk something like or in the shape of...more
Excellent local Lithuanian food
For the quality of food, location of the restaurant and services of the staff, prices of food here are really reasonable. It will not cost you a fortune to dine at Gabi Restaurant. The restaurant has a cosy atmoshphere, fine decor, a nice fireplace (as depicted on our second photograph) after the entrance in front of the elegant bar.We had a local...more
Cepelinai - food from potatoes
Cepelinai is the most popular and favourite Lithuania dish. If the restaurant based on Lithuanian food, Cepelinai in menu will be definitelly.Cepelinai (or another word - didzkukuliai) is a food from potatoes and meat. It is like potatoe dumpling, where meet is inside. It is always eaten with cracklings and sour cream. Sometimes restaurants offer...more
Please try Kibinai
Restaurant called Kibinine by Karaits national food - kibinai. Karaites went to Lithuania in XIV-XV century to be a part of Lithuanian army. They mostly create his culture in Trakai and Vinius. Some Karaits work in this restaurant. Restaurant's interior looks great: wooden construction, nice attending. Especially memorized was a view to Lake galve...more
Drinking, cycling and watching
Hahahahaha, if you want to make 3in1 rent this funny vehicle! You are sitting at the bar, admiring views and...moving the vehicle, because every person has their own pedals to move the cart. Very creative! Beer.more
Fun For All Family
If you are travelling in north-east Lithuania by car or going to Latvia on A10 road you can rest at "19 kilometras" restaurant. Located some 10 km from Pasvalys, on the bank of the Tatula river it is a perfect place to stop for meal.It's buffet style restaurant that serves mostly traditional Lithuanian food. But if you don't like that you can...more
A romantic cafe in Vilnius
A perfect place in the heart of the Old Town in Vilnius. Bloody strong coffee , yummy pastry and nice ambience. Staff seemed to be a bit unfamiliar with English, but helpful. Poppy seeds cke was like my Mum's!more
Vilnius has many cafes
Wonderful ambience, fantastic smells of freshly prepared coffee, comfortable seats- extremely important for exhausted tourists. Good desserts although portions of ice cream rather humble.Wide choice of teas and coffees.There's also a shop, so you can buy tea, coffee and some china as well.Don't bother if you don't see an entrance from the street-...more
Good place to stop for a while
It's situated in the middle of old town, a nice place to have a stop. Menu also in English, what is a great advantage as staff didn't speak English. Good coffee , also good pielmieni, although this was the first time I had eaten pielmieni (a kind of pierogi with meat) with sour cream and melted butter.more
Don t miss this bargain
This restaurant is approached through the Gate of Dawn in Vilnius Lithuania. It is on the lefthand side as you walk to the cathedral. A steak meal and a small beer cost less than £3 in 2005. I called there twice in my 2 days in Vilnius. Very friendly staff.more
Food and wine with a view over Vilnius
This is one of the coolest spots in Vilnius. Actually it's not in the old town, but above town. The restaurant is located on a hill in the bohemian quarter Uzupis. In the summer you can wine and dine on the large terrace overlooking the church spires of the old town. Tores serves mostly light dishes of international food. I don't remember exactly...more
Best restaurant in Klaipeda's city
The luxurious restaurant welcomes to visit it and taste exquisite dishes of the European cuisine. You are also offered to enjoy wide range of wines and cigars. Bookings for banquets, parties, business dinners and any celebrations are available. Individual menu will be made at guests request. my favourite dish is fish there. it is very tasty.more
Lithuanian food
Dairy products and potatoes are mainstays of the Lithuanian diet, and pancakes are particularly popular. A traditional (and unforgettable) meal is cepelinai, a zeppelin-shaped parcel of a glutinous substance (allegedly potato dough), with a wad of cheese, meat or mushrooms in the centre. It comes topped with a sauce made from onions, butter, sour...more
Eating The Lithuanian Way
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Lithuanian food
CULINARY SPECIALITIESLithuanians have always been known for their hospitality. It is said that 'if u do not love other people, u will not be loved'.When expecting guests, Lithuanians go all out of food & drink,for they want the guests to comment'there was an abudance of everything,the only food was missing was bird's milk'.You stay in Vilnius...more
The best places to eat in Lithuania
Well hello folks! If you are hungry for really good lithuanian food ,please,take a look at my KLAIPEDA (Nida) and VILNIUS pages, as there i have recomanded some very nice places to eat.Im also about to add some info about KAUNAS and PANEVEZYS restaurants and pubs.more
Restaurants for Lithuanian...
Restaurants for Lithuanian food: "Cili kaimas", "Forto dvaras", "Marceliukes kletis" in Vilnius You can find it in any Lithuanian restaurant, but if you want, you can make it by yourself: Ingredients: 1 kg uncooked potatoes, 3 or 4 boiled potatoes, ground beef, milk curd or mushrooms. Peel and grate the raw potatoes, then squeeze out the excess...more
Simple but tasty
Lithuania is not a country of 'grande cuisine' but you can get simple, honest and tasty food. To rise your appetite look at the respective vvery tempting pages of my VT-friends vysnaite and Redule. Other than in Lithuania's early years you can find now lots of good restaurants but in these it is sometimes difficult to get the cepelinai described by...more
The traditional meals are delicious...
Lithuania have several good traditional meals. Taste the Lithuanian cooking, once at least, I think you will repeat it...more
Meal fit for a king or even for Queen...
First Class, 2 thumbs up, coming back for more in 2004. Not only does it have a restaurant but a small museum is dedicated in memory to the fallen freedom fighters. The tower entered Lithuania's history on January 13th 1991, when fighters for independence were killed while defending the tower. It was built in 1980, it has a height of 326 m (higher...more
Pub grub
The Pub is in a side street just off the main street running through the old centre of Vilnius. It has a courtyard bar, with a sliding roof that can be closed during the dismal Lithuanian winters. In summer, however, it's pleasant to sit over a couple of beers during the heat of midday. The menu offers international pub staples - lasagna,...more
Lithuanian Beer (1)
The best from my home town (Panevezys)-KALNAPILISWith its proven reputation as the most modern equipped brewery in the Baltic States, "Kalnapilis" is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year . "Kalnapilis" and "Vilniaus Tauras" brewery group are the second largest beer producer in Lithuanian and the largest exporter of Lithuanian beer worldwide....more
Lithuanian Beer
'King' of Lithuanian beersThe Švyturys beer brand Baltijos won the bronze award at the World Beer Cup in the beer category of German-style Märzen/Oktoberfest. Švyturys beer Baltijos is the oldest brand of beer produced by the brewery Švyturys, the recipe of which was created in 1965. This is the oldest brand of Lithuanian beer. Švyturys Baltijos...more
There is a restaurant in...
There is a restaurant in Vilnius that is Americanized. The food is good, but American. We went there a few times, as it was one of the better places to go. It is called Rita's, (thank you Laurike) right on the river. The first day in Lithuania, we, exhausted from the long trip ate a bit of crackers and some sort of Lithuanian dip at someone's...more
'Ritos Smukle' is the best...
'Ritos Smukle' is the best restaurant in Lithuania. It is located in Vilnius and I have to say that everybody should go there when they visit Lithuania. Prices are low, food and service is great, doesn't it sound like a dream? A must visit resataurant! This restaurant has such a wonderful Lithuanian atmosphere. The waitresses are dressed in...more
As a food lover I enjoyed...
As a food lover I enjoyed almost every meal I had. All restaurants are good. The food mostly is traditional Lithuanian. I didn't like 'cepelinai' but I loved the meat, chicken, pancakes - 'blynai'. I would say that the products are of better quality than other countries I visited. It was a bit of the problem to understand what a plate is like as...more
Our FAVORITE restaurant is a...
Our FAVORITE restaurant is a restaurant in Palanga - '1925'The atmosphere is FANTASTIC! it is so cosy and nice inside that we went there every day! It is a perfect place for everyone. After dinner with a cup of coffe or tea - you can read a book near the fireplace(when its cold), kids can play outside as there is a play ground as well! The view -...more
In one restaurant west of...
In one restaurant west of Klaipeda, pictured here, we were served with steaming buckets (!) of cepelinai (Lithuania's national dish of meat & potato 'zeppelins) - the restaurant itself is a restored windmill!more
The 'Zeppelins' is the...
The 'Zeppelins' is the Lithuanian National food. You have to try it. It is like big raviolies made from potatoes and meat.more
SAY YES TO SLOW FOOD... yes,...
SAY YES TO SLOW FOOD... yes, SLOW - FOOD means local culture, local jobs, local tradition... some more opportunity for LOCAL development!!! And more enjoiement of your travels.... if you can have 'globalized food' at home, why having it while travelling?I'm supporting the lichinga's slow food campaign :-)more
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If you have heard anything about Lithuanian cuisine, you should know the word 'zeppelins'. I am not sure about the etymology of this word, but they are shaped as zeppelins indeed. They are prepared from potatoes (this fact already says that this dish is not so ancient - as everyone knows, there were no potatoes in Europe before Columbus), rubbed...more
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Going green in the Obama administration has taken a new twist. President Obama has just ordered his top aide, newly minted Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, to stop biking to work.
"I have stopped biking to work," Mr. McDonough said on NBC over the weekend, attributing the stoppage to a presidential order. The new chief of staff used to ride his bicycle to the White House while employed as Mr. Obama's deputy national security adviser, The Hill reports.
But his new position carries a Cabinet-level title. And for security reasons, The Hill reports, the president says he has to put away the bike.
A sort of "free McDonough" rally has erupted. The League of American Bicyclists has petitioned Mr. Obama to allow him to continue his ride, via a "free the McDonough ten-speed" campaign, The Hill reports.
Mr. McDonough lives north of the White House in Takoma Park.


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More details are emerging about DJ AM's final days. The New York Post reports that "just hours" before the well-liked record spinner (real name: Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his New York apartment, he had agreed to check into rehab.
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According to the paper, the deejay, who died on Aug. 28 at the age of 36, had recently been "missing appointments and acting erratically," leading to fears that he had relapsed after several years of apparent sobriety.
Goldstein's inner circle grew so worried that his manager and his AA sponsor flew from Los Angeles to New York on Wednesday night to see him.
When they showed up at his apartment on Thursday morning, an "agitated" AM would only allow his sponsor to enter, and he "lit up a crack pipe and popped pills in front of his horrified pal."
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But the deejay, who survived a deadly plane crash less than a year ago and was said to suffer from a crippling fear of flying, didn't make his flight to Vegas. His concerned traveling companions called the police, who entered his apartment and found his body. A crack pipe and prescription pills were also purportedly discovered inside.
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Prepare Now For the Coming Winter
Not all survivalism should be centered around a worst-case-scenario. It is arguably more important to prepare for the problems that will inevitably come your way over the next year, societal downfall or not. Neglect these precautions, and you could invite a small-scale disaster on yourself while preparing for Armageddon.
Summer makes for an excellent time to start thinking about the winter to come. With the kind of crazy weather patterns we've had for the last couple of years, you never know when fall will betray you. If you wait too long to winterize your home, you could find yourself smack in the middle of a blizzard, utterly unprepared. Instead, set a weekend aside and knock out the following tasks.
Tighten Home
You can have an attic filled to the roof with insulation and still lose plenty of heat through unsealed doors and windows. The first step towards proper winterization involves doing a full walkthrough, looking for any places where cool air may be seeping in and heat may be escaping. Caulk and weatherstripping should help you ensure a tight seal.
Inspect Heater
If you're facing major heat repairs, it's far better to know when the temperatures are still moderate. Inspect your heating system or – preferably – have a professional come out to take a look. If you don't have a regular heating company, read reviews carefully before calling one out. Some will look for any excuse to make a buck off you, so it pays to be cautious.
Inspect Fireplace
If you're fortunate enough to have a fireplace, this is a good time to get it ready. A thorough safety check is required; make sure the flue is working properly. Furthermore, make sure you aren't losing heat through the damper. If you feel a draft, you might consider implementing a flue sealer – an inflatable tool that plugs any leaking air.
Cover Your Pipes
If you have any exposed pipes, it can be a good idea to insulate them with sleeves made specifically for that purpose. You don't want to face the winter with busted pipes and water damage. If you prefer, you may be able to insulate the pipes using materials like newspaper. Some choose to keep their faucets running just a little bit throughout the winter to prevent freezing, but that's a considerable waste of water.
Clear Out the Gutters
Clogged gutters are a problem at any point in the year, but they can be especially troublesome once the winter storms start blowing. Leaves and debris can prevent snowmelt from being properly drained, thus putting your roof in danger of damage. Special snow guards can ensure that your gutters handle inclement weather more efficiently.
Lights Out: 6 Ways to Replace Electric Lamps
It's so easy to take for granted the thousands of comforts that come with a 21st century lifestyle. But as anyone who has ever been without power knows, the degree to which we depend on electricity becomes starkly clear in no time flat. The first thing you're going to miss in a blackout is, of course, your eyesight. Without electric lights, do you have a way of illuminating your home? If not, here are six ways you can get ready for the coming darkness.
Let's cover the most obvious tool first, because if you're going to prioritize your lighting supply, this is a great place to start. You probably already have a flashlight or two around the house, but you can't go wrong by stocking up. Do yourself a favor and skip the cheapo models. These provide little light and don't come with the reliability of the more expensive options.
A flashlight can help you see into the dark corners of your home, but what happens when you need both of your hands free to work? For that scenario, it's worth having a head lamp or two in storage.
You could probably light a room with some strategic positioning of your flashlights, but candles are a much more efficient solution. These versatile lighting options were commonplace before the advent of electric lights, and they are just as effective a hundred years later.
A mirror isn't going to light up a room, but it can do wonders when it comes to magnifying the light you have. With a single mirror, one candle becomes two. With several mirrors, you can get much more out of your limited lighting.
The Sun
You're not going to do much better than the sun if you want to light up your house. It's not going to do you much good at night, but you can rearrange and modify your house to make sure you're getting as much of that natural light as possible.
You don't necessarily have to plug a lamp into the wall to light up a dark room. Kerosene, oil, and propane lamps can help you stave off the darkness when the power goes out. The only concern with these lamps is that they produce heat as well as light. If you're trying to keep your home cool, they may not be the best light source. They can also be dangerous, so make sure you have ventilation. Never leave a burning lamp of this type unattended.
Chill! Tips to Cool Off Without Power
One of the most important things to plan for as a survivalist is a long, cold winter. Freezing temperatures can kill you when you don't have a reliable way to get warm. But for people who live in Florida, Texas, and other semi-tropical climates, it may be just as important to find ways to keep cool. Heat stroke is deadly, and the day-in, day-out misery of sweltering temperatures can make you wish you'd died right along with your air conditioner. Instead of losing all of your precious water through your pores, try these tips on for size.
Plant a Seed
Whether you nurture a tree from germination to maturity or simply buy property surrounded by nature, trees are a good way to make sure your home stays cool. The shade itself will make a big difference, and the increased oxygen will make it feel cooler than the thermostat might suggest.
Your ceiling fans aren't going to work without a power grid, but that doesn't mean you have to sit around in the still, stale air. With battery-powered fans, you can keep the circulation going. Fans aren't as effective when there's no cool air to blow around, but you're better off with them than without them. Wet yourself down, sit a spell in front of a small fan, and you'll cool off remarkably well.
You're better off keeping your home sealed up if you want to keep the worst of the daylight sun out of your home. But when the sun goes down, open up your doors and windows to promote a cross-breeze. Exercise caution, of course, when it comes to security concerns. And make sure you have tight screens on all windows to prevent bugs and other critters from taking shelter in your house.
Drink Often
If you get drunk enough, you won't care how hot it is. Just kidding! No, the order of the day is water, and you'll need to drink early and often if you want to keep dehydration at bay. This is why it's so important to keep a large clean water supply. Don't let yourself get in a situation where you have to choose between thirst and extending your supply another day.
Blackout Curtains
When the temperatures are rising, you want to do everything you can to keep the hot air from invading your home. Make some heat-blocking curtains to make sure the sun stays on the right side of your walls. In fact, even if you aren't preparing for a life without air conditioning, these curtains can make your home cooler and slash your monthly electric bill.
Safe, Smart Cooking in a Survival Scenario
A child with almost no experience at all can figure out how to cook some food if they have a fire and a pan. But when it comes to cooking in tough situations, there is more to consider than just a flame source. Those preppers who have spent a lot of time camping will have no problem mastering the fundamentals. Those who have solely relied on a stocked kitchen to make their meals could run into unforeseen problems. Here are some safe, smart cooking tips that can help you when trouble comes.
Clear the Area
It's important to be methodical and thorough when clearing room for a fire pit. It's not enough just to make sure you've removed all the leaves and debris from the immediate area. Look also for low-hanging branches, bushes, and other things that could catch fire if a spark gets away from you.
Keep a Lid On It
If you want to make sure your meals are done quickly, keep a lid on your pan when cooking food. This creates a feedback system of heat, ensuring not only that your food stays moist but that it cooks evenly. You can get more cooking done with less heat, a factor especially important if you're using a limited fuel supply.
Be Prepared
It's always a good idea to keep some water at hand when cooking over an open fire. Should the flames get out of control, you want to douse them as soon as possible. Don't wait until you have a full-fledged situation on your hands before you start looking for a pail of water.
Clean Immediately
Without the luxury of running water, cleaning up after a meal gets a little more difficult. Alas, it's still easily doable. The best trick is to clean up your pans while they are still hot from the fire. Don't burn yourself, obviously, but attend to the scrubbing as soon as possible. The food will come off much more easily than if you leave it to sit.
Cook Thoroughly
Whether you're eating wild game or stored meat, food safety takes on a whole new priority in a survival situation. Food-borne illness could mean the difference between success and failure. Storage, a discerning nose, and common sense will serve you well here, but there is no substitute for thoroughly cooking your food. A meat thermometer will cut the guess work in this area.
Safety gets overlooked when it comes to survival preparation, and that makes no sense at all. What's the point in getting prepared if you're going to hurt or kill yourself in the process of surviving? Adhere to these tips and avoid a cooking nightmare.
No Electricity? 5 Kitchen Alternatives That Don't Require Power
If you're serious about living without electricity, you should already know how to cook food using only fire. That will keep you alive, but why not live a little? Preppers should focus on the high priority items when first building their inventory, but you never know how long your survival scenario will last. You don't need a lot of convenience to make it a week, but what if you have to live a month without power? Or a year? You've never known drudgery until you've experienced this kind of pressure.
Once you get beyond the basics, it's important to remember how essential morale is to making it through tough times. The constant fight to survive can drain your batteries in a hurry. If you have a few "fun" items, it might help you keep the depression at bay. Start in the kitchen, and stock up on these alternative devices that don't require a healthy power grid to function.
Manual Flour Mill
This is a handy device to have around, not just because it can stave off the worst of the nutritional boredom that will inevitably set in. It's also a practical tool that can turn beans and wheat into usable flour. Considering the short shelf-life of many flours, a hand mill is a wise purchase.
Food Strainer
You won't be able to rely on your trusty blender when the electricity goes out, but a good food strainer makes a decent substitute. With this device, you can turn fruit into juice, create sauces, and even whip up some jam.
What's better than a crock pot? Set it in the morning, and you have a delicious homecooked meal waiting when you get home. Of course, any such niceties go out the window when the plugs don't work. The Wonderbag is a novel item that can do the same thing without the electricity. With a pot, a lid, and some water to boil, you can use the Wonderbag to replicate the functionality of a slow cooker.
Hand Mixer
With a manual mixer, you will have to put in the effort that electricity handles on your behalf with modern appliances. Despite that, you'll find that it works just as well for most applications. If you plan on making any recipes more elaborate than "fry meat in skillet," you should think about getting your hands on one of these.
Can you imagine trying to survive the apocalypse without coffee? Is there even a point to that kind of life? If you're a java addict, make sure you get a percolator that will allow you to make coffee without a traditional pot. No one should have to go through trying times in a grumpy mood, after all!
Communication Breakdown: Devices You'll Need to Stay in Touch
In some ways, it may have been easier for humans to survive a post-apocalyptic scenario in the 80s then it will be today. Society has changed significantly in the last twenty years, and it has given us a warped view of what life is all about. That's not criticism, exactly; it's just an observation that we are further away from nature than ever before. When the power goes down, communication isn't going to be as easy as picking up your cell phone. There's not going to be any internet. If you want to get in touch with someone, you're going to need some special preparation.
Food, tools, weapons, and healthcare supplies are essential to any attempt at post-societal survival, but it's a mistake not to invest in some method of communication. Your longterm survival may depend on your ability to contact the outside world. By getting your hands on the following devices, you'll have a much better chance of doing just that.
A Shortwave Radio
With shortwave frequencies, you'll be able to broadcast transmissions that can be picked up by others in the area. These radios are commonly used in emergency situations, and they make for an excellent addition to your survival inventory.
A Satellite Phone
If you're prepping on a budget, a satellite phone may not be a practical purchase. If you have plenty of money to blow, on the other hand, you could make worse investments. Without working cell towers, your iPhone isn't going to be much good. As long as the disaster that strikes doesn't wipe out our satellites, though, this type of phone should continue to do the trick.
A GMRS/FRS Radio
For short-distance communication, GMRS/FRS radios can work well. There are rather affordable, but there are drawbacks. If you live in a mountainous area, you may not get much coverage. The batteries have a tendency to die quickly as well.
A Ham Radio
If you want to put all of your communication budget into a single device, make it a ham radio. Emergency response systems all across America use this system to broadcast, meaning you'll be able to tap into any existing national support. That support includes the national weather system, giving you a heads-up on any existing storms.
Depending on the severity of the situation, communications could be nearly impossible when the crisis hits. There's no guarantee that these devices will keep you in touch, but it's a bet worth wagering on.
The Four Most Common Survival Mistakes
When society crumbles, none of us can say what the ensuing chaos will look like. Because of this uncertainty, you have to take any advice with a grain of salt. What seems like good common sense when the lights are on could turn out to be pure foolishness in a crisis.
That said, we can only prepare using the knowledge we have. You could prepare for the next thousand years and never think of all the contingencies. But there are some common mistakes people make that can be pointed out despite the unknowns. If you or someone you know is guilty of making them, try to correct course before it's too late.
Style Over Substance
For some survivalists, this is just a hobby. They don't really expect to be around for the end of the world. They don't expect to wake up one day and confront a world that has changed dramatically. Prepping for them is just another way to pass the time. That's absolutely fine.
Unfortunately, there are others who really do want to be prepared for the worst. And they wind up taking advice from the ones who are just whiling away the hours. That can lead to putting style over substance, wasting money on equipment, food, and skills that will not be useful in a real survival situation. If you just want to "play" survivalist, that's not a problem. If you really want to protect yourself and your family in a desperate scenario, though, be careful about your priorities.
You've got your garage packed with enough food to last you and your family until the sun goes dark. You've got every knife ever manufactured. You've set up a water retention system that ensures you'll never go thirsty. But if you don't have a plan to go along with all of those supplies, you're making a big mistake. The biggest part of prepping is planning. Run through several different scenarios, make a detailed plan for each one, and don't leave the brainstorming for the last minute.
Insufficient Healthcare Supply
The little first aid kit in your medicine cabinet is better than nothing, but it in no way constitutes the extent of your healthcare needs. Remember, in a worst-case-scenario, you may have no access to a doctor. No access to a drugstore. And you have no idea how long that situation will last. Make sure your first-aid supplies are extensive. This is one area of preparation where there is no such thing as "too much."
This is probably the most common mistake preppers make. They get into the hobby for a year or so, build up a respectable survival kit, and then promptly forget about it. You don't want to have spent all this money and time coming up with a storeroom only to find that decay has set in when you really need it. Check your supplies regularly, rotate out old stock, and take care of your weapons and tools. No matter what form disaster takes, you'll be glad you did.
Rubbing Alcohol: 5 Ways to Use This Amazing Solution
Sterilization is one of those concepts we take for granted in modern society. But we are only one destructive storm away from losing access to 2015's medical miracles. For that reason alone, rubbing alcohol should be part of your survival inventory. But the uses for this amazing solution go well beyond simple sterilization. Here are five fantastic ways you can use rubbing alcohol.
Pain Relief
Rubbing alcohol earns its name when you use it to relieve sore muscles and joints. If you don't have a supply of Ben-Gay in your storage closet, turn to rubbing alcohol instead.
Pinch the Tick
Depending on where you have to wait out the apocalypse, insects and other crawling critters could make your life miserable. Rubbing alcohol isn't a great pesticide, but it does come in handy if you need to get a tick off your skin. Douse the tick in the solution and remove the offending leech with tweezers.
Pest Control
Wait, did we say rubbing alcohol made a poor pesticide? That's true for the most part, but it does give you a line of defense against fruit flies, mites, and bed bugs. Spray down your bedding/kitchen/bathroom with the alcohol, and it should go a long way towards eliminating these persistent pests.
Rubbing alcohol really shines when you use it as a cleaner. Not only does it do a fine job of clearing away germs, it makes an excellent degreaser. Alcohol can cut through grease caked on your sensitive equipment, and it can get it off your skin like nobody's business.
Fuel for Flame
Because of the danger involved, you don't want to make a habit of putting flame to alcohol. But if you're in a survival situation where you either have to make a fire or die of hunger/exposure, rubbing alcohol makes for an indispensable help. You'll still need to create a spark, but the alcohol should make it much easier to get a healthy flame going.
Rubbing alcohol doesn't get a lot of press when it comes to survivalism/prepping, and that's a shame. It may not be the ultimate staple, but its many uses should not be overlooked. Its ability to sanitize should make it an essential tool, even if you disregard its other uses. It's cheap, it keeps for a long time, and you can find plenty of uses for it in your everyday life. Next time you go shopping for survival supplies, throw a bottle in your cart.
Dental Floss Can Save More Than Your Gums
Most of us have been told to floss regularly since our first trips to the dentist. But for survivalists, dental floss isn't just a tool to round out your oral hygiene. This tiny, versatile tool has a host of surprising applications, a comprehensive list of which would likely be endless. You don't need to know every single application, though, to realize how important dental floss is to your supply store. Here are just a few.
A Makeshift Alarm System
Alarm systems can help guard your home against intruders, but ADT probably isn't going to be online when the you-know-what hits the fan. Dental floss can serve as a substitute. By tying some noisy metal cans to a long string of floss, you can create a strong perimeter that will provide you with plenty of warning if someone approaches.
Protection is a necessary component of prepping. None of us know what the world will look like after a crisis, but it's naive to think humans will come together in peace and harmony. As they say, hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Dental floss, in this instance, can be utilized as a tool of restraint. As light as it is, this material is extraordinarily strong. Wrap enough of it around an enemy's wrists and he'll be secured.
Dental floss is strong, but it may not be strong enough for every purpose. However, if you can braid several threads of it together, you can make rope that is much stronger. Naturally, you're better off keeping a dedicated supply of rope instead, but floss makes a decent substitute if you're caught without the good stuff.
A good prepper closet should already have a wide array of cutting implements, but you never know when you might come up short. If you find yourself in the unenviable position of needing a knife and having only dental floss, you aren't as bad off as you think. Wrap a length of floss around fruit or meat, yank it tight, and it should slice through almost as easily as a sharp knife.
Make Stuff
Dental floss is a handy tool to have when you need to make larger tools. With floss, you can make a variety of things that cover a diverse array of situations. Among the possibilities:
– Use floss to tie a knife to a stick for a hunting spear.
– Use the floss as fishing line by tying a hook to the end of the string.
– Use the floss to make a replacement string for your bow.
This only scratches the surface, but dental floss is worth having around even if none of the possibilities appeal to you. A dentist, after all, may not be available if things go awry. A tooth infection isn't just painful; without treatment, it can actually be deadly. Flossing is important in modern society, but it may be doubly so in a survival scenario. Take care of your teeth, take care of your health, and live longer in extreme circumstances.
5 Basic Foods to Start Your Prepper Pantry
When crisis strikes, it doesn't take long for the supermarket shelves to empty. If you've ever lived through a hurricane, you know how the local grocery store looks in the days leading up to the storm. Once the forecasters sound the alarm, the entire population turns into one big survivalist army. That's why it's so important for full-time preppers to stock the shelves before the rest of the public catches up to the danger.
Obviously, you have to be careful when outfitting your pantry. Look for staple foods that are calorically dense, inexpensive, and are able to stay good for a long time. By focusing on these three criteria, you can slowly build a storeroom you can turn to when darkness approaches. Here are the best five foods to start your disaster-proof nutrition nook.
Beans are power-packed with nutrition, and they can retain their flavor for up to a decade if stored properly. They are among the easiest foods to prepare with limited resources and they are cheap. This conspires to make them one of the top foods for any burgeoning survivalist. Buy them liberally whenever you go to the grocery store, rotating them into your everyday diet on a regular basis.
What would beans be without rice to go along with them? Rice has a similar shelf life of up to ten years, and it is practically pure carbohydrate. With a steady supply of just rice and beans, you'll have met your basic nutritional needs. That's not to say that this represents a balanced diet, but beggars can't be choosers. If crisis strikes and you only have two foods in your pantry, you could do a lot worse.
Flour is extremely handy, and it has a long shelf life. Any all-purpose flour will do, but cornmeal comes with oils that help extend its lifespan. What really recommends cornmeal, though, is its versatility. Even without a steady power supply, you can make a variety of meals from cornmeal with little more than a skillet. Other flours may require oil and yeast to make something worth eating. Under optimum storage conditions, your cornmeal should last 1-2 years.
Survivalists have a tendency to forget about the importance of seasonings when stocking their pantry. And while you can argue that what your food tastes like is a lot less important than how nutritious it is, a long spell of self-sustaining solitude may be easier to cope with if you have a little flavor. Even if you aren't convinced, salt is a powerful prepper item. Its use as a preservative alone makes it worth the purchase.
Canned Meat
Beans pack a wallop of protein, but there's no substitute for meat. Look for meats like chicken, ham, and tuna that are stored in the can. They will keep for at least five years, and some of them may be good for up to a decade.


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