What’s the first thing you think of when you get hit with a blackout? That’s a pretty easy one. The answer is light. Whether it’s grabbing the nearest flashlight or lighting some candles, you want to see what you’re doing...
During 2020, I remember thinking we couldn't possibly have to deal with another year as bad. But then last year gave 2020 a run for its money. Extreme weather was as bad or worse in some parts of the...
Sometimes a power outage occurs when you least expect it. Like on a perfectly sunny day or a calm evening. Often these types of blackouts are caused by an automobile accident, an animal or an equipment failure. Other times an...
More than four out of five Americans take vitamins or supplements. That’s according to a recent online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association. In a perfect world, this might not be necessary. Ideally,...
One hundred and fifteen years ago today, the U.S. War Department created what eventually became known as the Air Force. Air Force Day was officially established on this day (August 1) in 1947 by President Harry S. Truman “in recognition...
All of us are seeing rising prices and shortages in our grocery stores. Many shelves are emptier now than they’ve been for nearly two years. And when you find what you want, the price is higher than it was a...
Modern conveniences are great. We take advantage of them every day. Including electricity, air conditioning and heating. Plus automobiles, communication devices and the Internet. But there's at least one area where our ancestors had us beat, hands down. And that...
If you find yourself in a survival situation, the first thing you’ll do is use your cellphone to call for help. That’s all well and good if your cellphone is charged and if you can get a signal. If both...
Summer is hot. The bugs can be pretty annoying. And it can get rather crowded at some camping grounds. But you know what? There’s never a bad time to go camping! One of the most important items you can take...