Author: vieditor

Very few people have been in situations where access to water was limited.  Sure, maybe they had a plumbing problem or municipal supplies may have been disrupted for a short…

Developing our capacity to be self-sufficient involves a lot of resourcefulness and thinking outside of the box.  These two skills help us to re-purpose everyday items into useful resources, and…

Diabetes is often called the silent killer because many of the symptoms are subtle, and people can be exposed to the effects for years before serious problems develop.  However, there…

Believe it or not, drinking too much water can cause a number of serious or even life-threatening medical conditions, and drinking in excess also wastes resources.  In fact, the body…

The vast majority of plane crashes are survivable, and only a small percentage are considered to be catastrophic.  While there isn’t much that we can do on a doomed flight…

Foul odors represent the main reason that people discard shoes and boots, and this often happens long before they wear out.  While this isn’t a big deal now, protecting our…

Forecasters are predicting hotter than average temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere this summer, and we should all be considering the various ways that we can minimize our vulnerability…

New vehicles that have key-less ignitions are becoming the norm rather than the exception, and some manufacturers are even making them standard on some of their best-selling models.  They are…

911 operators play an integral role in making sure that people in distress get the resources they need in a timely manner.  They are a trusted resource that is perceived…

Cardiovascular problems claim around 700,000 lives a year, and they represent the leading cause of death in the United States.  Fortunately, the vast majority of people can avoid these life-threatening…