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Home Office Favorites – Pete
GPS, short for Global Positioning System, is the foundation of much of modern life. Most people use GPS everyday in one form or another – whether that be rideshare apps, navigation systems, food delivery, or fitness trackers – but not many know GPS’s true beginnings and how it can help one stay safe today.
Films for Freedom
Taken was one of the first movies to bring widespread attention to the horrors of human trafficking. While we do not doubt that it accurately portrays a father’s love and his will to do anything necessary for his daughter, we can confirm that Taken as a whole does not portray an accurate representation of human trafficking.
‘Till the Sun Rises: Staying Safe at Music Festivals and Concerts
Whether it is your first concert ever in a set stadium or you regularly spend a good amount of money attending music festivals across the globe, staying safe should always be at the top of your priority list. We have listed below some top tips to staying safe until the sun rises!
Least Expected – Staying Safe in Public Restrooms
Many people, when they think of staying safe in public, they do not often think of how to stay safe in a public restroom. Unfortunately, predators often hide in public park bathrooms and desert gas...
Pepper Swap
However, what happens when your beloved protection product expires? Can it still be used for a while longer? And, most importantly, how do you change the canister once it is unusable? We are here to answer all your questions and guide you on how exactly to change your pepper canister!
Home Office Favorites – Judah
“Having a clear mind and a clear space allows you to think and act with purpose.” -Unknown In the moment, when time seems to freeze and it is just you facing a stressful, difficult, or dangerous...
The Great Outdoors: Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing originated in Nordic countries as a means of travel and simple recreation and may have been a practice as early as 600BC. The Norwegian military were the first to hold skiing...
Happy New Year!
Whether you are in New York watching the ball drop, in Idaho watching the Potato drop, or across the world celebrating, New Year’s is the time to get loud and crazy with your friends, family, or...
Home Defense
‘Tis the season for gift-giving, cheer-spreading, and warm welcome home-s to family and friends alike; however, ‘tis also the season for stolen packages, home invasions, and other not-so-jolly...