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No one can say we are headed for another world war, but the latest ominous signs don’t bode well. Russia isn’t slowing down it’s “special military operation” in the Ukraine. Putin’s henchmen continue to shell Ukrainian women and children into oblivion. The world remains helpless. We can do nothing, but watch the chaos. Aside from…
DetailsDust off your winter parkas and stock-up on the sidewalk salt, as the upcoming winter could be icy and dicey. After record breaking heat scorched much of the continental US with unprecedented warm weather, the nation could be in for a massive cooldown. According to the newly released Farmers’ Almanac 2022 Winter Forecast, the upcoming…
DetailsMore than 800 tornadoes touchdown annually in the United States. It may come as no surprise the United States leads the world in tornadoes. Humid weather patterns and colliding airmasses produce a litany of storms from the Midwest to the Deep South. Unique geographic conditions make a dangerous situation even more dire. Tornadoes roam without…
DetailsThe world is on fire. Wildfires continue to vanquish the west coast, as the mercury rises across the globe. Our fair-weathered English cousins are sweating bullets as a heatwave continues to blister the island. We can’t think of any other nation so woefully unprepared for this kind of heat. More than half of all UK…
DetailsFacebook is going 3D. The social media conglomerate recently announced plans to launch a new computerized simulation of the platform called Metaverse. To augment the user experience, Facebook will introduce 3D spaces where you can meet up with your buddies in a simulated world without every leaving your bedroom. You can sort of think of…
DetailsMisinformation kills. Propagating damaging half-truths for the sole purpose of assuaging fear of the unknown or threats to one’s belief system is outright malicious. Spreading outright lies for political clout has become mainstream. Look no further than the COVID19 pandemic for proof that believing this malignant garbage is dangerous and is a threat to civilization…
DetailsIt’s unfortunate that we’re having this conversation. But we have to face the reality of the American dystopia. Our government has failed us in protecting our nation’s children. Little stands in the way of sadistic shooters from unloading on any classroom in America. With the body count mounting to unprecedented figures, the “thoughts and prayers”…
DetailsIf you had to choose between riding out a tornado or hurricane, which would you pick? Perhaps even more importantly, where would you go for shelter? While neither scenario is desirable, understanding the dangers of both malevolent maelstroms could help you survive either storm. When comparing disastrous weather events across the full spectrum of collateral…
DetailsAmerica no longer has the monopoly on destruction from tornadoes although gun violence is still an entirely different story. While the US has some of the most diverse microclimates in the world, other nations across the globe see their fair share of chaotic weather. Just take a recent tornado in China as case and point.…
DetailsSchool shootings have become an all too common reality in American classrooms. Schools were once a place of refuge and solace for our children. Today, parents remain on the edge of their seats whenever news breaks of yet another school shooting. “Will my kids’ school be next?” Is often the first thought that streams through…
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