Before Brad Pitt starred in the movie World War Z, it was a book by Max Brooks. The movie and book are just about as different from one another as possible, with only a little carry-over from one to the other, but both of these combined give us some pretty great tips on how to …
A Cold War reprise as US seeks Moscow’s isolation
ID1974 / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sudden reprise of Cold War sensibilities, the U.S. and its allies are weighing sanctions on Moscow and whether to bolster defenses in Europe in response to Russia’s military advances on Ukraine. Secretary of State John Kerry, soon on his way to Ukraine’s capital, said world leaders “are …
Diversity wins big at 86th Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diversity was perhaps the biggest winner at the 86th annual Academy Awards. For the first time, a film directed by a black filmmaker — Steve McQueen of “12 Years a Slave” — won best picture and a Latino — Alfonso Cuaron of “Gravity” — took home best director in a ceremony …
Sands: Some customer data stolen by hackers
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Computer hackers stole the personal information of tens of thousands of Las Vegas Sands customers during a data breach earlier this month, the casino company said Friday. The company said in a regulatory filing that information about some patrons at its Bethlehem, Pa., hotel-casino was compromised during the Feb. 10 attack. …
4 women with new wombs are trying to get pregnant
LONDON (AP) — A Swedish doctor says four women who received transplanted wombs have had embryos transferred into them in an attempt to get pregnant. He would not say on Monday whether any of the women are pregnant. Since 2012, nine women have received wombs donated by their mothers or other close relatives in an …
Emergency Preparedness: How to prepare for a hurricane
Emergency Preparedness. As hurricane season approaches, everyone who lives in the paths of these terrible, potential life threatening acts of nature, should review how prepared they are for disaster. Anyone who lives in the path of hurricanes knows what can happen, and what needs to be done to be ready for whatever destruction and disruption …
Five Tips to Starting a Garden
Starting A Garden. It’s the time of the year when many folks get the urge to get out and get their hands dirty. The thought of fresh grown tomatoes and the snap of green beans in their hands is a tantalizing day dream. As with any project, the first thing to do is have a …
SurvivalBased: Caption Contest
The Skipper called, he said the best caption wins $100! We know a picture says a thousand words, but we want to know what it’s saying to you. Plus, we will reward the best caption a $100 gift card to SurvivalBased.com. How to win… Simply leave a comment with your best caption for the below …
Survival Skills: Using Your Clothes as Flotation Devices
Survival Skills: Staying afloat is a must when your boat sinks. But the clothes on your back can be just the life preserver you need. The first rule is to stay calm at all times. Panic can cause death in an instant. Take several minutes to tread water as you calm yourself down and assess …
Financial Survival: Tips to Save Money
Saving money can be difficult, especially in a down economy or if you have recently suffered the loss of an income. When you want to save money and increase the amount you have available to spend, there are various tips and tricks available to help. Saving money is possible by assessing your own situation and …