Ready for Life

I began reviewing more information related to security and technology recently. This is one area that I often put on blinders and visit the River Denial. I can deny the implications easily as long as things are running smoothly. Like so much of the areas of our life, this is fine until something happens to [...]

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This article posted by CNN in the money section highlights some of the challenges and responsibilities service oriented companies will face. The best scenario of course, is to prepare you family as much as possible so that you are more self-reliant. Instead of a steady diet of soup and bread, put back a little extra [...]

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There are many people that want to get out and escape the city now and again. I am one of them. I have not quite placed an order yet, but when I upgrade to a more self-sufficient and green or earth friendly vehicly. I hope this is on the short list. http://www.earthroamer.com/main_truck/vehicles.html These may not [...]

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Much of the midwest and even some southern regions of the United States are under a winter storm warning and could possibly experience severe ice storms. If you haven’t prepared for an ice storm, there additional considerations besides wrapping the pipes and making sure you have bread, milk, and a few staples on hand…

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One of the first steps my family took, is to give a healthy gift this year. In a time of getting back to basics, we took a digital leap forward to help learn about what our fitness goals really feel like. We each received a BodyBugg that tracks both calories going out and calories going in….

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I am usually running around getting prepared for my day each morning. Today, I stopped as I passed the TV to listen to the excellent tips on safety and how to protect yourself during the holidays. Great Advice like not carrying a purse, but a wallet on your body. Carry on the cash or traveler’s checks you will need for that particular day or shopping trip. Put all those extra credit cards and checkbook somewhere safe at home.

Read the article here http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/ChristmasCountdown/story?id=2725939&page=1

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Daily commuting in a big city has it’s fair share of urban offroading situations. Here in the cities near the Gulf of Mexico, tropical downpours with slow runoff turn urban streets into rivers and newscasts often show the heroic rescue (hopefully) of people stranded in their vehicles. I have decided to upgrade my current vehicle [...]

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This amazing little site includes graphics and notices on most major world events that could constitute a disaster like alert. I found myself fascinated looking at the blinking icons and seeing a world view at once. Follow this link to the Havaria Emergency and Disaster Service in Hungary. http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/woalert.php?lang=eng

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Hurricane shutters are not that common in the Houston area. But, hurricanes can be a real threat. I spent the last weekend preparing my home for high winds and how to avoide a disaster. Plywood doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. It is a little awkward to transport in 4′ x 8′ sheets [...]

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We are starting to see the first tropical storms of the 2006 Hurricane season. I found this article recently on the internet. It summarizes a very basic understanding of planning and preparedness. by: Diana Ennen Hurricane Wilma, the most powerful hurricane in our nations history, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita’s left behind catastrophic damage. Families [...]

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