Many restaurants remain closed or must serve only on ourdoor patios. Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

Coronavirus Report July 7: Economic Problems Persist

Rising coronavirus cases are causing states to reverse reopening, causing more long-term economic damage.

Coronavirus Report: July 6

Coronavirus cases in the U.S. grew by 50,900 in the past 24 hours, reaching 2,910,600, an increase of 1.8 percent.  Deaths remained remarkably low...
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Prepping Diary July 5: Packing our Ammo

As we prepare for our move, we need to properly store and transport our guns, ammo, powder, primers, and other "hazardous" materials that movers won't take.
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Coronavirus Report July 5: From Bad to Worse

Florida, Texas and California are among the 38 states where COVID-19 continues to spread, leaving a great many unanswered questions.
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The Importance of Independence Day

It is important that everyone who is or wishes to become an American Citizen recognizes the importance of Independence Day, the anniversary of the...

Coronavirus Report July 4: Celebrate Safely

Many pundits consider the long holiday weekend a critical juncture for the spread of the coronavirus.  They point back to the many Memorial Day...
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Coronavirus Report July 3: No One Seems to Care

Social distancing is falling by the wayside as people, especially younger folks, worry less about getting COVID-19.
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Preppers Need to Go Beyond Planning and Build Skills

Preppers plan and prepare, but that's just the first step. Training and practice are necessary to build skills and gain experience.
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Coronavirus Report July 2: Two Big Numbers

Unemployment drops as the economy recovers, but at what cost?
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Monthly Coronavirus Stats

As you can see in the chart above, the coronavirus continues to grow rapidly, spreading across both the United States and the world. ...