By Gloria Ogbonna In a significant move aimed at reducing federal government expenditures, the Department of Education (DOE) has cut 29 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training grants totaling…

By Gloria Ogbonna President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at reducing the size of the federal workforce by establishing a strict hiring ratio. The order is a part of Trump’s…

By Gloria Ogbonna A United States Army general has condemned the military’s recent decision to halt recruitment efforts at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA), calling the move “racist”…

Prime Minister and Foreign Minister defend Labor’s focus on unity, while the opposition presses for stronger actions against growing anti-Semitism.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged full support…

DOGE-hating federal government union workers had to dig deep to find a protest song to defend government waste. They dug up an old coal mining protest song and gargled and croaked some new Musky lyrics…

As often as President Trump does it, I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to someone saying the most outlandish things — and then making them happen. But I’m learning that’s President Trump’s signature…

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Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Will North Carolina Be The 30th Constitutional Carry State? o  o  o A recent purchaser of one of our waterproof 2005-2024 blog archive USB sticks wrote to ask about what appeared to be inconsistent access to the “Index” page and to the library of bonus books.  I sent him this explanation: The … The post SurvivalBlog Readers’ & Editors’ Snippets appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

(Continued from Part 1.) Tools for Cutting Wood at Home Wheelbarrow or manure cart- I use these to haul wood and cutting equipment. Occasionally, someone will offer me free firewood they cut some time previously. Sometimes, if it is seasoned and not split, the wood can be heavy. In these circumstances, I will use a furniture dolly, but I try to never cut and/or haul anything that large/heavy. Hunting/Boy’s Axe – I prefer using a two-pound “boy’s axe” because it is extremely light, and easily maneuverable. This is strictly used for delimbing. Splitting maul – I use these not only … The post Fuels for Cooking, Warmth and Comfort – Part 2, by Lodge Pole appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

On February 12, 1818, Chile gained independence from Spain. — February 12, 1870: An official proclamation set April 15 1870 as the last day of grace for US silver coins to circulate in Canada. — Ready Made Resources (our longest-running advertiser) has announced a special overstock sale on military contract canned freeze-dried foods. These include some premium meats and are available in individual #10 cans, or in six-can case lots. Stock up! — I’m scheduled for cataract surgery on my right eye, today. Even though this surgery is now considered a “routine” outpatient procedure, I’m still feeling a bit anxious.  … The post Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — February 12, 2025 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.