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The word love has many meanings. In fact, in the New Testament a number of Greek words have been translated into the word “love” in English. The various Greek words refer to romantic love, family love, charity, friendship, etc. Perhaps the most famous Bible verses on...
Thinking through possible worst-case scenarios is an important part of being prepared. Yet let’s face it, few in the West have had to live through civil war on their doorstep or a situation in which armed groups were advancing toward their residence. This recently...
There are many applications and instances in which mixing ingredients or elements together results in strength and resilience. One example involves metals. The bronze and copper weapons wielded by ancient warriors were no match for the knives and swords forged by...
We probably don’t think about it much, yet our tires are the only part of our vehicles that normally touch the road. Without inflated tires you’re not going too far. This is a vulnerability of which we need to be aware. We published an article on 10 February 2021...
In this week’s security article (posted 07 April 2021) we noted how we’d neglected to charge a flashlight that was inserted into one of our chest rigs. By the time we realized our mistake, this important piece of gear had entered into a digital coma. It had a 0%...
In last week’s article titled “Organized 01: A Place for Everything,” we mentioned how critical it is to be organized. We suggested that this is of particular importance during a crisis or emergency. We’ve learned through many incidents that having what you need when...
If you ask someone you meet for the first time what they do, the answer usually has to do with their occupation. Part of this is due to cultural conditioning and expectations. And yet, such answers may also offer insight into how we see ourselves, and what constitutes...
Imagine that you’ve been assigned a personal protection detail for one of the world’s top musical performers. She’s got millions of fans, and you’re at one of her concerts in a large city to keep her safe. There’s tens of thousands in attendance. Suddenly, one of her...
In this past Wednesday’s security article we highlighted what appears to be a resurgent tactical trend. This involves the use of Magnetic IEDs (improvised explosive devices) to harm or kill people in at least two international locations. We mentioned that mobile...
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