A Birthday Letter to America

A Birthday Letter to America

Are we now, then, witnessing your teenage years, America? Is that why we find ourselves in this state of national angst? Is this your adolescent period, during which you “find yourself?”

U.S. Army Vets Seek to Spice Up Global Saffron Biz

U.S. Army Vets Seek to Spice Up Global Saffron Biz

Two U.S. Army veterans are aiming to bridge the gap between farmers in Afghanistan and the international spice market. Kimberly Jung and Emily Miller, both West Point graduates and military veterans who were deployed in Afghanistan, created Rumi Spice in 2014. Jung, who was named 2016 “Asian-American Vetrepreneur of the Year” by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOB), served […]

The Internet; For better or for worse?

The Internet; For better or for worse?

In semi-secure anonymous realm of the Net, it can be zero-to-jugular in a second flat, and some folks are looking to shave off those last few tenths of a second from their last year’s olympic qualifying time. The Internet really is a double-edged cyber sword, isn’t it?

Situational Awareness: Getting The Upper-Hand

Situational Awareness: Getting The Upper-Hand

Situational awareness is very important for being prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. This can make a huge difference in your performance in a fight if you’re aware of your surroundings. People tend to concentrate more on shooting than they do the other things that will actually make you better at employing those […]

‘Spy House,’ a Decrepit Reminder of Betrayal, Sits Empty in New Jersey

‘Spy House,’ a Decrepit Reminder of Betrayal, Sits Empty in New Jersey

Amid the 75 houses inside the oak-lined, no-outlet neighborhood, a single home stands unoccupied, a celebrity eyesore. Inside the house, the baseboards have been torn from the walls, with wires visibly protruding. The back deck is deteriorating, and the foundation may be pitched slightly toward the wildlife preserve adjacent to the back yard. Around here, […]