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Kerosene vs. propane for emergency heating
Justin S. lives in Pennsylvania. One evening, he was walking home from a friend’s house in sub-zero temperatures when he fell and blacked out. The college student lay in the snow for hours as temperatures neared 0 degrees. He was found the following day unconscious, with no pulse. According to Justin’s dad, “He was blue, …
Two-Factor authentication is always safe right? Wrong. Here’s why
Crypto.com is one of the biggest and most well-known cryptocurrency exchange websites. They are backed by celebrities such as Matt Damon. The company has been making a name for itself the past few years. They purchased the naming rights to the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Earlier this year, the company admitted that 483 of …
3 Uncommon shooting positions to train?
Over the past few years, carjackings have risen dramatically in America’s biggest cities. Last year in Chicago more than 1,800 carjackings were reported. In 2020, there were 1,400. In Philadelphia, there were 757 reported carjackings in 2021. This is an increase of 34% from the year before. Of those, police arrested 150 people and solved …
This privacy tool will self-destruct to keep your data safe
The FBI recently warned that a European cybercriminal group has tried to hack U.S. companies. The targets have included transportation, defense, and insurance companies. But the method of the attempted attacks is a different one. The hackers mailed all these companies USB drives infected with malware. The companies received a series of fake letters via …
Why the CIA gave FDR an “Assassination Pistol”
During World War II, the U.S. government created the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a paramilitary intelligence unit that conducted missions across Europe. The OSS was the precursor to the CIA, and the first director of the OSS was William Donovan. Donovan became a legend as a war hero during World War I, and he …
3 Easy ways to put physical security on your digital privacy
In 2021, New York City’s law department was hit by a cyberattack. The hack forced officials to take the 1,000 lawyer agency offline to protect data. City officials disconnected the law department’s computers after learning of the cyberattack. New York City’s Law Department holds some of the city’s most sensitive data. This includes criminal evidence, …
4 Best crops to grow in a survival garden?
While it’s bitter cold in many parts of the country, it’s a good time to start thinking about spring and your survival garden. In 2020, during the pandemic, it’s estimated that at least 20 million first-time gardeners picked up the hobby. One person that is known for his garden is Ron F. Ron lives in …
Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite gun?
In May of 1898, Theodore Roosevelt resigned as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to join the war effort. During the Spanish-American War, he led the volunteer Cavalry known as the Rough Riders. While preparing for the Battle of San Juan Heights he was trying to decide which firearms to carry. He was a firearms enthusiast …
He survived a week behind enemy lines using just this
On June 2nd, 1995, U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot Scott O’Grady was flying a peacekeeping mission over Bosnia as part of the 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base in Italy. It was a routine combat air patrol over northwest Bosnia, but it quickly turned into anything but routine. O’Grady was alerted to a threat …
Vietnam vet burns dollar bills to stay alive
Kim C. is an experienced snowshoer who lives in Tacoma, WA. One winter, he went on a snowshoeing trip to Washington’s Mount Rainier and during the trip he became lost. Kim was leading 16 members of a hiking and climbing club when he slid down a slope and became separated. He tried to meet up …
How hackers are easily infiltrating Google accounts
Google’s productivity tools such as Google Docs have over 2 billion active monthly users. This means they are also a big target for hackers. Cyber security experts recently revealed a massive increase in hackers targeting Google Docs. But it’s not only Google Docs… Hackers are also going after other Google applications including Google Slides and …
They shot him in the head, so he machine-gunned them
One morning, airmen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron received a report of a Fallen Angel. The term for a downed aircraft. An Army helicopter had crashed into a mountainside and it was in a hostile Afghan area. Within ten minutes of being notified, two Pave Hawk helicopters were en route to the crash site. …
How to spot the top 3 imposter scams happening today
It’s human nature to exaggerate a little now and then… But Ferdinand Demara took his lies to a whole other level, becoming one of America’s biggest imposters. Ferdinand was born in 1921 in Massachusetts. At the age of 16, he joined a Trappist monastery. But after a few years, he was asked to leave the …
Weapons of the Wells Fargo “kill squad”
In the Old West, people who wanted to transport money or valuables often used Wells Fargo & Co. The company had a reputation for making security a priority, and their stagecoaches carried silver, gold, and other valuables from one location to another. The valuables were secured inside an iron safe in the stagecoach. But despite …
3 Alternatives to costly whole-house generators
In early 2019, Douglas County, Oregon was hit by a massive snowstorm that dumped eight inches of snow overnight and brought down trees and power lines. Power was out for tens of thousands of people in rural areas. But the next night another six inches of snow fell, hampering efforts to get the power back …
Are you prepared for the collapse of our medical system?
If there is anything that we have learned from the pandemic, it’s the fragility of our healthcare system. It’s now crystal clear how crucial our healthcare workers are, as shortages of doctors and nurses cause backups and bottle-necks at hospitals. And it’s preventing much needed treatments for some people. For example, it’s estimated that the …
Should you carry a backup gun? Answer may surprise you
One evening, a husband and wife were walking in their Palmdale, California neighborhood. Around 6 p.m. the couple was attacked by a man they didn’t know. He hit them with a metal pipe and fled after attacking the couple. The male victim flagged down a passing Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy. He explained what happened …
3 Drills for surviving a firefight when you’re outgunned
Yolo County, California is part of the Greater Sacramento Region. The majority of the county is made up of rural agriculture. One evening, the sheriff’s department responded to a residence after the homeowner reported a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two people had been shot. A man and a woman. Deputies performed CPR on …
How thieves partner with big tech to track and rob you
Everyone loses things… Whether it’s your wallet or your keys, chances are you’ve lost or misplaced something. This is why small tracking devices such as Apple’s AirTags have become so popular. These little devices connect to Bluetooth to let the owner know their location. But these devices also create a new weapon for criminals. In …
Cop, shot in head, wins gunfight
Thadeu H. is a police officer in Dayton, Ohio. Around 6 p.m. one evening, Thadeu responded to a Dollar General Store to investigate a report of someone using fake bills. After leaving the store, the officer approached Antwyane Lowe, because he matched the description of the suspect in the fraud investigation. As the officer approached, …
246 Rounds fired in 20 seconds – Could you survive?
Harold R. struggled with mental health… and one day he robbed two convenience stores in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the second robbery, he fired a rifle he had, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Responding police officers spotted Harold and pursued him. As he sped through the city Harold fired at officers from his …
Should you build a tiny house for your SHTF plan?
In 2019, the Kincade Fire burned about 80,000 acres and threatened over 90,000 structures in Sonoma County, California. It caused evacuation warnings and orders in many parts of the county. At the time, Erik and Laura W. lived in Sebastopol, in Sonoma County. Laura had left town to attend a conference in another part of …
Alaskan man stops charging polar bear with his AR-15
Zeb C. is an avid hunter who lives in Fort Yukon, Alaska. During one winter, residents in the village of about 900 people became concerned about a bear. Residents had seen the bear eating an animal carcass in town, and noticed that the bear didn’t avoid people. The bear looked like a polar bear, but …
3 Tips for avoiding deadly “Follow-Home” robberies
Follow home robberies are on the rise in parts of Los Angeles. A follow-home robbery is a crime in which thieves target victims who are seen in public. The victims are often followed to their house from a restaurant. They are targeted because of their expensive jewelry or high-end cars. According to the LAPD, they …