For as long as people have been building houses, people have been devising ways to keep those homes secure. And, more than likely, innovative attempts at home security predates houses. Dogs are often what comes to mind when we thiink of primitive home security. But...
The desert life, especially for the uninitiated, can be a bit intimidating. First there is the scorching temperatures of summer. Then there is the awe inspiring power of monsoon storms. But, perhaps, the most unnerving thing about life in the desert are otherworldy...
The chain of lakes along the Colorado River, and the river itself, have been the focus of countless news stories this past few months. From the macabre discovery of human remains in Lake Mead as waters recede to speculation on what the future holds as an historic...
Worry and concerns bordering on paranoia permeates American society. It is made manifest in political rallies, speeches, and campaign promotion. It is at the root of divisions about the proper role of firearms in the society, and heated discussion about possible...
An infestation of bees or ants can pose a serious problem. Individual stings can be quite painfull. Multiple stings can be life threatening. And desert dwellers are well of the risks associated with scorpions, black widow spiders, and the brown recluse spiders, the...
