We unfortunately live in a world where public shootings are occurring on a weekly basis. Malls, markets, and schools—we expect to go to theses place to stroll, shop, relax, or learn in environments that are relatively secure. One of our...
Pretty much everyone has heard of the American Red Cross. Their symbol – a red cross on a white background – is one of the most widely recognized in the world. The Red Cross was established 140 years ago. Yet...
Many of us have experienced extreme weather over the past five weeks. From the deep freeze in the Plains and upper Midwest and heavy snowstorms in the Northeast, to ice storms and deadly cold in the Deep South. We all...
Most of us probably believe we have a pretty good idea what solar power is and how it works. We know that the sun’s rays deliver heat. And that photovoltaic (PV) cells are capable of converting that heat into energy....
In 1935, there were approximately 6.8 million farms in America. By 2019, that number had dwindled to just over 2 million. There was a steep decline between 1935 and 1975. But it has leveled off considerably. And since 1975, the...
By now I’m sure all of you have heard about Winter Storm Uri and its devastating effects on Texas and other states in the Deep South in early February. More than 30 people lost their lives and quite a few...
As we’ve seen in the past few weeks, a blackout affecting millions of Americans can happen at any moment. Without warning, you can wake up to a nightmare. That’s why you’ve got to be prepared. In fact, being prepared counts...
We're used to reading about winter storms in the Plains, the Midwest and New England. They're so frequent, sometimes we tire of hearing about them. But when a winter storm slams the Deep South, everyone takes notice. That's what occurred...
There may be fewer people in airports, bus terminals and train depots these days due to the pandemic. But that isn’t stopping some from preying on unsuspecting passengers. None of us wants our cellphones or other electronic devices to die...
