Tornadoes in the south are especially dangerous. Rolling hills and thick tree lines conceal horizons, blocking key vantage points for tornado spotters. Unlike the Midwest, where you can see a tornado miles in advance, killer twisters have a habit of sneaking up on you in Dixie. The North Carolina piedmont is no exception. Centuries aged…
Schools and colleges are supposed to be safe havens for students. These academics sanctuaries were built to shield our most precious assets from the threats and responsibilities of adulthood. Unfortunately, a nationwide increase in domestic shootings and changing weather patterns has forced an uncomfortable conversation. How can we adequately protect our children with wolves at…
Pharmacies are the cornucopias of the modern world. They provide relief from common ailments and recurring illnesses. Without the institutional knowledge of esteemed pharmacists and their medically approved elixirs, human civilization would be susceptible to rampant disease and infection. Advances in modern medicine have entrenched pharmacology as the front line defense in communicable diseases. Benefiting…
The Cannabis industry is growing in potency. As an increasing number of states move toward legalizing recreational and medical marijuana, Cannabis dispensaries will continue to emerge in meeting the growing demand of this evolving cash crop. And like any other retail establishment, dispensaries must protect their product and large amounts of cash on hand. Owners…
The southern United States can’t catch a break. Killer tornadoes have become a fact of life for the embattled region. As soon as the flood waters recede and the horizons of a fragmented sky give away once again to sunshine, weather forecasters issue yet another tornado warning. Tornadoes have made an appearance in almost every…
If you don’t have a storm shelter and live in a storm prone area, a tornado might not be the only thing you have to worry about. Storm season could pack a double-punch this year for those who do not have a custom tornado shelter. The CDC urges those who seek cover at a community…
If a tornado can happen in Vermont, it can happen anywhere. Vermont hasn’t seen such long-winded appeals since Bernie Sanders. All jokes aside, a very serious situation unfolded in the Green Mountain State that underscores the fact that no location or topography is truly immune from the powerful effects of killer tornadoes. Although the tornado…
At least five people are dead after supercell tornadoes destroy hundreds of homes in the Deep South Tornado season has come early to the southeast. Earlier this year, meteorologists warned us that changing global weather patterns could have dire consequences for the upcoming tornado season. So far, their forecasts were dead-on. On Thursday, deadly tornadoes…
Money is a terrible thing to waste. Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck, so we’re constantly looking for ways to pinch pennies and offset expenses. While we might be tempted to splurge a little whenever our bank accounts receive a little extra padding, the merits of investing those funds could mean a future financial windfall.…
The United States is most commonly known as the Land of the Free. When most people think of the Red, White, and Blue, tantalizing images of Mickey Mouse, baseball, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola come to mind. For decades, America has also shined as a beacon for the oppressed, destitute and generally anyone seeking a better life.…