In this week’s Must-Read articles you will discover important things to consider in case of a winter power outage, how you can clear your home in case of an intruder, learn about a potentially more effective reality drivers ed course, how to effectively layer clothes to keep warm and a breakdown of the strengths and challenges of critical thinking.
Let’s dive in…
9 Things to Consider Before the Power Goes Out During the Winter
The weatherman says a blizzard is blowing in…
For most of us, that means a day at home off of the dangerous roads and out of the cold. But what happens when you lose electricity, including your main source of heat? Do you have a generator? A fireplace?
If you are beginning to panic, don’t. Take a look at this list of important factors to consider in case a storm comes and knocks your power out for a few hours, days or more.
How to Clear Your House When You Wake Up and You Think There is an Intruder
It’s the middle of the night and you hear a noise coming from another part of the house… you hope that it is one of your kids or a pet. But what if that noise is actually an intruder?
You need to make sure you take all the proper steps to check your home to insure your safety and the safety of your loved ones.
Today, this article will explain just how you can clear each room until you have covered your entire house.
‘Reality’ Driver’s Ed Increases Teens’ Awareness of Risky Driving
When driving courses were first established, most towns held incredibly low speed limits compared to the average speeds of today.
Because of the increase in speed, more and more deadly accidents are occurring. This is especially the case with younger, less experienced drivers who also have a tendency to try to manage their phones at the same time.
To try and combat this, a Texas program held a reality drivers ed course, taking the students to ER’s, ICU’s and morgues. See what, if any, changes in behavior this course was able to achieve.
Layering Clothes Effectively to Stay Warm Outside
How many of you have left the house to go out into the cold to watch a football game, sporting event, parade, etc. and thought you had dressed warmly enough, just to realize 10 minutes in that you had not?
Believe it or not, there is a bit of a science to properly dressing your body for the cold and it will make all the difference in the world.
Take a look at this article to learn the tricks of the trade.
Critical Thinking in a Confused World
In the ever-heated political climate that surrounds us today, it is invaluable to take a minute to make sure we are using critical thinking when addresses serious issues with not only those we agree with, but even more so with those we do not.
See what Modern Survival discovered when breaking down the challenges of critical thinking and how they were able to work with it, not against it.
Check it out.
