As Americans, we have taken our relative domestic safety for granted. Sure, we have our share of unique threats that we must contend with annually. No other nation experiences the sheer carnage and destruction that is wielded by tornados like the United States. We also see an unprecedented level of gun violence that has sadly…
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Humans are creatures of habit. Seldomly do we consider the variables of daily life. Sure, those worst-case scenarios could become a reality without a moment’s notice, but those insurmountable odds rarely make us waver from our routine. One way to guarantee safety and peace of mind is to invest in a bunker or above ground…
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Every 23 seconds, a home is burglarized by brazen and opportunistic crooks. As the result of such burglaries, the average victim is out of $2,000. Circumstances surrounding break-ins are in contrast with our gut instincts and proves that criminals are conniving as they are clever in robbing you of your valuables. While national crime data…
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To many Americans, owning firearms is a birthright. Since the Revolutionary War, America’s fascination with rifles and shooting is rivaled only by its intense love of classic automobiles. Regardless which side of the gun control debate you might fall upon, gun ownership will likely continue well into the 21st century. A recent Gallup poll that…
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Crazy weather patterns remain in continuous flux. Dreary, rainy conditions are quickly superseded by prevailing blue skies with abundant sunshine. Powerful cold front yield wild deviations in temperature, as all four seasons can manifest within the span of just a few days. With just wild variations in weather, it appears the adage about waiting five…
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The Doomsday Clock is ticking closer to midnight. With every failed negotiation by the world’s nuclear powers, the international community is skidding closer to proverbial midnight on the infamous Doomsday Clock. Largely symbolic, the clock is analogous to a pulse on world events and how close we are to the collapse of human civilization. Initially…
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What is your worst fear? You might be surprised to learn that what keeps you up at night is a top threat to humanity. Do you fear death? Are you afraid of dying alone? Maybe you are plagued by everyday phobias, such as a fear of heights, spiders or enclosed spaces. Unfortunately, fear is a…
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Disaster doesn’t discriminate on the basis of nationality, gender or race. No one is immune to the cataclysms that weather and insidious forces manifest without warning. Even when precautionary weather forecasts perform due diligence in ensuring the message of impending doom is broadcasted far and near, we never can entirely escape the sidewinding sickle of…
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Schools were once thought to be sanctuaries for our children. These hallowed halls of learning represented much more than an indicator of a developed nation. When we saw our children step into those big, bright yellow busses, we knew they were in good hands. But times have changed. We no longer live in the American…
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Do you remember the retro ‘duck and cover’ videos of the 1950s? In these grainy black and white portrayals of this bygone area, classes were interrupted by the threat of an imminent nuclear holocaust. School children were immediately instructed to hide under their desks as a Soviet rocket homed in on their location. A bomb…
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