Swine Flu Pandemic Alert
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) elevated the swine flu alert from phase 5 to phase 6. This means that the current swine flu epidemic is freely spreading around the world.
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Home Defense and Emergency Preparedness
Home Defense HQ is dedicated to helping you to prepare your family to survive many of the multitude of disaster situations that may threaten lives or livelihood.
We cover critical issues, such as emergency preparedness to help you to survive natural disasters.
We show you ways to protect your family from many of the almost endless number of scams that threaten your financial freedom, such as identity theft and malicious web sites.
Home Defense HQ also investigates health and safety issues and methods to help reduce your dependence upon expensive sources of energy. We also show you ways to "harden" your home and make it less likely for thieves to steal the possessions that are important to you.
The best way to successfully survive in the jungle is to understand the nature of the jungle and the dangers found within. Those who are prepared to deal with emergency situations and threats tend to be the survivors. You can survive almost any situation when you are prepared with the knowledge needed to overcome obstacles.
Notice: Due to the urgency of the situation with the current outbreak of Swine Flu (H1N1), we have included a Current Swine Flu Information page with live updates from the World Health Organization and BBC News.
More Disturbing News About BPA Contamination in Food
There is a new report from hormone experts that cites concerns about human exposure to bisphenol A, also known as BPA. BPA is found in many plastic products, including the epoxy liners commonly found in canned goods.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Swine Flu Outbreak
We have put together some of the frequently asked questions about the 2009 Swine Flu outbreak and have researched and provided answers for these important questions.
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Credit Repair Companies - Are They White Knights or Sharks?
Credit repair companies are on the rise with the sudden surge of unpaid debt Americans are amassing on a daily basis, and their advertising of services is increasing. Many credit repair companies offer to help improve or fix your credit history for a fee – sometimes affordable, but more often than not, for astronomical rates.
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Disease Fighting Foods You Should Start Eating Today
You are what you eat. And, if you eat healthy, you can boost your immune system and increase its efficiency in fending off infections and diseases from cancer to the common cold.
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How to Avoid Catching the Flu
Given the concerns about potentially deadly stains of avian bird flu and swine flu virus, here are some common sense precautions that you can take that may prevent you from catching a flu bug.
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Surviving Wild Animal Attacks
For hundreds of years the rule for dealing with potentially dangerous wildlife was, “shoot on sight”. As pioneers moved westward, this helped to keep the threat of attack on humans on ranches and remote settlements to a minimum, and reinforced a predator’s natural fear of humans.
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Current Swine Flu Information from the World Health Organization
Due to the elevated importance of the potential pandemic situation with Mexican Swine Flu, also referred to as H1N1 Flu or Swine Influenza A, we have posted the current flu epidemic notices and press releases from World Health Organization.
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Preserving Seeds for Your Garden
Given the current economic situation, garden seeds are once again in demand. People are wisely cutting their budgets and looking for ways to reduce their food bills. One way to do that is to grow your own vegetables.
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An Emergency Preparedness Travel First Aid Kit
As someone who has traveled around the world on business, I learned the importance of maintaining a traveler’s first aid kit or emergency preparedness first aid kit to deal with the lack of adequate medical care in many countries.
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