Every year about this time, various print publications and websites provide readers with gift-giving suggestions. If there has ever been a year when preparedness gifts deserved to be considered for these lists, 2020 is it. And while we all hope...
Most people are spending a lot more time at home these days than they used to. The pandemic has made many of us leery about venturing out. Especially to restaurants, stores and other enclosed areas. One upside to this, however,...
Ever since the coronavirus began infecting people in the U.S. last January, it’s been the number one topic of conversation. Nearly every day we read or hear statistics regarding the number of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Here and there...
Why is one side of aluminum foil shiny and the other dull? This is one of the great mysteries of our time. Well, not really. But there is definitely confusion about it. Some people believe foil keeps heat out better...
We all know the value of coffee during a crisis situation. If you drink it, coffee can help keep you awake and alert when you need to stand guard. If you don’t drink it, it can be used as a...
When Americans serve in the armed forces, they are given a mission. They develop a sense of duty and purpose, and they benefit from a committed network of support. Michael Paul describes it as “camaraderie” and “fellowship with like-minded individuals.”...
Will you participate in Giving Tuesday today? If so, you're among the 62 percent who will. That's according to a survey from Piplsay, a company that provides businesses with consumer opinions. The survey involved 28,730 Americans. That's a pretty high...
In the SEAL Teams there was nothing more important for mission success – and everyone returning alive – than the current and constant flow of intel (information). Where was our target, where were they going? What was the size of...
Studies show that bad news overload can negatively affect us. Physically, mentally and emotionally. 2020 has been one bad news announcement after another. What with COVID-19, extreme weather events, civil unrest, election stress and more. Psychologists are having a field...