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Are you ready for civil unrest?

Are you ready for civil unrest?

Civil unrest is a scary thought. It calls to mind  old Frankenstein movies where the villagers have tired of the good doctor’s marauding creation and head for his castle with...

Reskilling for future survival.

As technological advancement has bulled its way into our lives over the past 40 years, we’ve lost something. Namely, the skills and abilities previous generations took for...

Washing dishes for the environment.

Contrary to popular belief, it might actually make more ecological sense to use that handy dishwasher than to wash and dry those dinner remains by hand. That’s what a recent...

Mr. Orwell, meet Mr. GPS.

Mr. Orwell, meet Mr. GPS.

What would George Orwell, author of the decidedly pessimistic book, 1984, have to say about the development of GPS technology, especially in light of more recent applications?...

Can dual citizenship be dangerous?

Can dual citizenship be dangerous?

Perhaps the most dangerous part of holding dual citizenship is forgetting which country you’re in when you ask where the bathroom is in a new restaurant. Embarrassing. Okay,...

Heaven (or hell) on earth – the MRE.

Heaven (or hell) on earth – the MRE.

As the main operational food ration for the United States Armed Forces, soldiers, airmen, coasties, and squids know the ins and outs of the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). Having...