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We are blessed in our modern-day society with a robust and diverse communications grid: landline phones, cell phones, cable Internet, even satellite communication. But the stark reality is that all of those systems can, do and have gone down in ...

  Before we dive into off-grid communication, let’s define a few terms. “Off the grid” means no electric power, but solar and hand-cranked generators are still a possibility. That means that batteries for walkie-talkies, CB radios, flashlights, Ham radios and ...

Without a doubt, the main things people think of when considering buying rural land for an off-grid property are size, location and cost. But there are several other steps and factors you’ll need to consider to ascertain if the area ...

When there’s a disaster or a long-term power outage, you need backup communication. During Hurricane Katrina, more than 70 percent of cell towers went down — and stayed down for weeks. The truth is that cell phone communication is very ...

Editor’s note: Read our previous story on this subject here.  Sending your teenager a text to find out if they are almost home, or calling your spouse’s cell phone to tell him you are heading to a specific location will ...

The power has gone out. A state of emergency has been declared. Phone lines are down. Your teenage daughter is halfway across the city watching a movie with her friend. As you frantically dial her cell phone number, you start ...

Writing your first few press releases can be a little tricky, especially if you’re new to the concept. One little mistake such as a weak headline or a simple typo can turn the reader off immediately. Well-written press releases, however, can catch the attention of the media, resulting in free, positive press for your business. Last time, we talked about the importance of a good headline. And it bears repeating once more: whatever you do, do your best to write a catchy headline...

With events moving at a dizzying pace across the Arab speaking world, it is still much too early to know what lasting impact the freedom movements in countries like Tunisia and Egypt will have. The Obama administration in the US, ...