Dear Kelly, I heard you on the radio saying that you like to take a compass reading of the emergency …
These Prices & Rates Preceded Every Recession Since 1957
In 1997, Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, while still an academic, wrote a famous historical study for the Brookings Institution: “Systematic …
Recession predictor? Oh yeah, and it’s bad
By Robert Romano The spread between 10-year and 2-year treasuries, a reliable indicator of incoming recessions that has predicted almost every …
Smell test and Alzheimer’s
One of the big obstacles facing doctors with elderly patients has been the lack of a simple test to indicate …
Be Your Own Polygraph
Here’s a step in your body language education: how to interpret non-verbal clues to tell if someone is lying. On …
The Savvy Survivalist’s guide to finding an attorney
Choosing an attorney can be a bewildering experience. The days of general practice lawyers who manage any and all problems …
Learn how to parallel park
We should all know how to do it. But many of us don’t. So now’s the time to learn. As …
How to stay safe in a crowd
It’s finally summer, which means it’s time for traveling, festivals, holidays and sporting events. Unfortunately, the warmer weather and seasonal …
You should know this: Mail bombs
You’re really not likely to come across a letter bomb unless you work in a high-risk environment likely to be …
How not to die of carbon monoxide poisoning
We all think we understand CO poisoning, yet every year thousands of people die from it. Remember, it’s about more …
How to pick a knife
Knives are one of mankind’s oldest tools and one of the most versatile. In this article, David Wooley shows how …
The “starter” and how to make your own sourdough bread
There’s been a big lockdown craze of creating our own sourdough starters for baking bread. If you’re not familiar with …
How to win a fist fight & get in shape first
This is an awesome article on The Journal of Joe the Peacock. It gives you some great information about getting …
Sudden death: What can you do to prepare?
Sudden death impacts young and old, rich and poor, family, friends, colleagues and strangers any time, any place. Suddenly, you …
Got Mercury?
In a perfect world, fish would be a near-perfect food. It’s high in protein and full of essential nutrients and …
Heads up! These mice droppings can kill you
You probably didn’t know it but deer mice, cotton and rice rats and white-footed mice carry the potentially deadly Hantavirus. …
Emergency toilets
In extreme emergencies, sewage systems may not be functioning. During these times it may be necessary to create a temporary, …
DIY making a compost pile
Saving money on fertilizer, AND finding a use for plant waste? Sign me up! How to make a compost pile …
Bird hunting – How it’s done
Our friend Scott Singleton wrote this great guide to bird hunting for us: “As an avid outdoorsman, I am always …
DIY: How to butcher a deer
Why pay a shop to prepare your meat when you can do it yourself? There are just as many methods for …
When life gives you a lemon…
Here, Cathryn Goble will guide you through the used car game. The most important things to keep in mind when …
DIY: Cheap and easy gardening for beginners
About 80 years ago I was taken to the garden and taught how to plant onion sets. Mom’s finger made …
But Officer…
For most of us, blue flashing lights in the rearview mirror create a feeling of abject dread in the pit …
You should know this: How to spot drug users
You’re on the bus and the guy across from you has dilated eyes and can’t stop scratching his face. What …
DIY: Make a distress signal
Ground-to-air signs are used in times of distress. They are an internationally recognized emergency code that you could use anywhere …
DIY: How to track in the wild
Identifying wildlife tracks can be a great hobby for all seasons. Tracking is also a necessary skill for any serious …
DIY: Treating hypothermia
Here we look at hypothermia. Remember, these first aid suggestions are no substitute for getting a victim to a hospital …
DIY: Make a stone knife
A knife has three basic functions: – To puncture – To slash or chop – To cut A knife is …
How to avoid these super-perceptive water predators
OK, we know they can be used for good in a sterile, medical environment, but mostly we hate them. Nasty …
Live-saving protocols to protect against stalkers
When you think of someone being stalked, chances are that a celebrity or other famous figure comes to mind. So …