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Humans have become adept at picking up the pieces. Even in the face of unspeakable tragedy, we overcome adversity to coalesce from the deepest of wounds. Whether its a byproduct of evolution in overcoming insurmountable odds, or a general propensity to help our befallen brethren, civilization knows how to recover from fraught calamity. Few tragedies…
DetailsNo one takes the heat for mistakes on the job like a weatherman. Trying to pinpoint accurate weather conditions over the next several hours relies on a wealth of empirical information and research. One flawed data point or unforeseen variable can completely alter the forecast. And unlike most professions where you can simply gloss over…
DetailsNo one likes feeling the squeeze at the pump. We all roll our eyes the moment we pull into the gas station to see another 10-cent hike in fuel prices. “Great, an extra $10 down the drain just to get to work. When will it ever end?” becomes our collective rallying cry. Along with fuel…
DetailsWho has heard of a Tennessee Tornado in December? While extremely rare, tornadoes have become more common in the Volunteer State. In fact, tornadoes can occur anytime of year with an increasing number of these storms touching down in the Deep South. This confirms what meteorologists have long suspected: Tornado Alley is shifting to the…
DetailsWe now find ourselves in a new Cold War. Not since the 1960s has fears of nuclear war felt so palpable. Now is the time to consider what was once unthinkable: the prospect of nuclear war. While the chances of a nuclear attack might feel low, growing tensions in the East could place American cities…
DetailsPaperwork might be the downfall of humanity. Before you can even break ground on a renovation project, you must go through the proper governmental channels. New projects will almost always require a building permit. Foregoing the annoying, but necessary trip to your town’s building permit office can lead to even bigger headaches. Even constructing a…
DetailsThis is a touchy topic. Everyone has an opinion on the latest Middle East conflict. “Should we support Israel? What about the innocent civilians stuck in Gaza? Shouldn’t we rescue them?” Unfortunately, there’s no easy answers here. It’s hard not to politicize the bloodshed taking place in southern Israel. We, by no means, claim to…
DetailsNeed a place to stay on vacation without crashing with annoying in-laws? Airbnb removes the hassle of pricey hotel stays with a home-away-from-home feeling. Getting cozy without the crowd shouldn’t come at a premium. Instead of dishing out thousands for an upscale condo or cabin, vacationers can get first-class treatment and homeowners can create passive…
DetailsAnyone who has lived in the Deep South or Tornado Alley for any time has probably spent a few nights in their bathroom. And no, we aren’t talking about intimate evenings with the porcelain throne following a night of heavy drinking. Although, we’ve all been there a time or two. But that’s a different storm…
DetailsFrom the mountains to the sea, there’s no reprieve in North Carolina for dangerous tornadoes. Two weeks ago, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado, packing windspeeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, touched down along the sky-reaching peaks of Beech Mountain. Known for its views of unparalleled serenity, as well as…
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