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This is the one self-defense gadget you need to carry at all times

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The vast majority of things I write about here tend to be happy and uplifting (I hope so at least), but on occasion I feel the need to write about topics that deal with online security.

Well, today I’m going to discuss your physical security, a topic that’s very important in today’s dangerous world.

Most of us aren’t experts in self-defense but there are some things we can all do in order to enhance our personal security when we’re out and about amongst the public.  [Read more…]

How to quickly fix a sticky lock

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Do you have a door, a cabinet or most anything else that has a sticky lock? You know, a lock that won’t let you insert the key smoothly (or at all)?

If you’re like most folks the answer is probably yes.

The first thing that usually pops into someone’s mind when this situation arises is “I’ll give it a good shot of WD-40”.

Well, I’ll admit that WD-40 is awesome and it certainly has tons of great uses, but fixing a sticky lock isn’t one of them.  [Read more…]

Why every day of the year is Thanksgiving

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“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.”
     –Catherine Pulsifer

For most folks, Thanksgiving is a season of joy.

It’s a day for spending time with loved ones, enjoying the most awesome meal of the year and then spending the rest of the day doing whatever it is that makes Thanksgiving special for each of us.

Truth be told, Thanksgiving isn’t just a name we chose to assign to the fourth Thursday of every November.

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Why it pays to never let your car’s gas level drop below half-full

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I’ll admit it – back in my younger days I loved to live life on the edge.

Yep, I would drive all around town or even on the interstate and backroads with my car running on fumes, waiting until the very last minute to wheel into a gas station and pump a gallon or two in the tank.

The first time I ran out of gas it was sort of a thrill. I had lived on the edge and finally teetered over it. Even the two mile walk to the nearest gas station and the two mile walk back had me humming to a great tune.  [Read more…]

5 things I never expected to find on Amazon

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If you’ve ever spent any time shopping on Amazon you’re probably aware of the mind-boggling selection of items you can find on there.

But if you’re like me, there are probably some things that you’d never expect to find on the equivalent of an Internet “big box” store.

Well, every now and then I like to peruse the offerings on Amazon to see what unusual (and very unexpected items) they happen to be selling at the time. Here are five that just might blow your mind: [Read more…]