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Catfishing Scams: Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Catfishing scams target elderly and vulnerable victims. Please protect your loved ones so they don’t die alone and ashamed, as my dad did.

Digital Profiling: How Much Does Google Know About You?

Reviewing your personalized digital profile in Google's "My Ad Center" should make you reconsider how much privacy you actually have online.

What If Someone You Knew Was Kidnapped for Ransom?

Ransom kidnappings are rare, but their effects are devastating to the victims and their families. What would you do in this scenario?

Book Review: “The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why”

The Unthinkable by Amanda Ripley asks us the hard question: “Will my decision in a disaster lead to survival or death?”

DIY Drone Drop: How to Deliver Payloads with a Consumer Drone

Knowing how to deliver payloads with your consumer drone can be a valuable skill. Read on as we explain the basics of drone drops.

Tenkara: A Better Way of Survival Fishing

Tenkara is a minimalist fishing method that’s surprisingly close to what most people envision when they think of “survival fishing.”

Gear Up: New Survival Gear for December 2022

Discover the latest in survival gear with our monthly 'Gear Up' series. Each edition brings you a selection of the items we find interesting.

Stimulants: The Pros and Cons of Tea, Coffee, Tobacco, and More

Some performance-enhancing stimulants may find a place within your emergency preparedness plans, but others are dangerous or addictive.