by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 16, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Remember the Great War of 1985? If you’re scratching your head on that one, I’ll admit it… it wasn’t so great. The media called it the “Pasta War.” It started when Europeans refused to respond to U.S. complaints of discrimination against American citrus products....
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 16, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Winter is in full force in many areas of the country. Temperatures are continuing to creep lower in some places. Other areas are getting more than their share of the white stuff. And a quick glance at the calendar reveals that we still have two more months of winter....
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 15, 2024 | 4 Patriots
I’d be willing to bet that just about every parent has said this to a child at one time or another. “Eat your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day.” It’s said to kids sitting at the table, picking at their food until it’s time to leave for school. And...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 11, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Many people were glad to see 2023 end. Nobody knows if 2024 will be better. But we can always hope. Let’s do a quick review of last year, recalling the highlights. Or, should I say, lowlights? If nothing else, perhaps we can learn from some of them. The decline of...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 11, 2024 | 4 Patriots
As promised, here are our top 5 survival pantry staples: Water: This should be in everyone’s survival pantry. You need it to make food, brew coffee and to stay hydrated. I know a lot of folks who use these water bricks to keep their water safe. Meat: Everyone...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 10, 2024 | 4 Patriots
The United States of America is a pretty big country. A little over 3.8 million square miles, in fact. So, when 49 of our 50 states are under some type of weather alert – as they were earlier this week – you know there’s some nasty weather moving around. A powerful...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 4, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Join former Navy SEAL Cade Courtley in this 4Patriots Survival Minute, as he breaks down the must-haves for a 72-hour home survival kit. From water rationing to the importance of non-lethal self-defense, Cade shares practical tips and tools to help you become a...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 3, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Approximately 100 hostages had been released by the terrorist group Hamas as of December 1 when a weeklong truce ended. The world has heard horror stories from many of them. Dealing with both the savagery of their capture and treatment they received while in...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 3, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Some people like to know exactly where their food comes from before they decide whether or not to eat it. For example, someone ordering chicken in a restaurant or purchasing it in a grocery store might have a question. They might ask if the chicken was free-range or...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 2, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Many people believe that if they drink store-bought bottled water, they’ll be safe from contaminants. If only it were that simple. The truth is, very few people know where that bottled water came from. According to a Government Accountability Office report, about 70%...