Survival

The recent National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) conclave saw a group protesting outside the Anaheim Convention Center.  The subject of the uproar? Someone felt they were ripped off. But this …

In a message yesterday about Catholic Church communications, the Church’s hippest pope in decades weighed in on the virtues and shortcomings of the Internet.  While Pope Francis was quick to …

Sometimes, the best investments are found beneath your feet. The rug has been considered an item of value since the end of the 13th century, when Marco Polo brought the …

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” — Friedrich Nietzsche In an engaging but under-publicized film released in 2002, Assassination …

This is part of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. Thomas Edison, the father of the light bulb, would not find our modern electricity grid unfamiliar. Which means that …

“Now, Dad had tried to teach my brothers, never try to be better than somebody else, just try to be the best you can be, never cease trying to be …

Take a look at any street scene photo from before 1960. Men are lined up to hear an important speech, taking in a baseball game, walking down the busy boulevard, …

Part II of an occasional series on Prepping for Disaster. Open the door to your kitchen cabinet. Take a good long look at the box of crackers that may save your life …

Electric vehicles still haven’t plugged into the mainstream car consumer zeitgeist, according to a more nuanced reading of the latest trends coming from the automotive press. Although you’ll likely see …

The porn industry is still healthy, with guesstimates ranging into the billions for how much revenue and profits this wide-ranging but financially murky industry generates. But the larger companies in …