by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 18, 2021 | 4 Patriots
When Ed Crenshaw of Orlando, Florida graduated from high school in 1968, the Vietnam War was raging. He considered going to college, but instead enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He signed up in August at age 17, turned 18 in November, married his sweetheart in February and...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 6, 2021 | 4 Patriots
Water contamination has been a huge global problem for many years. And now it’s a big problem here in the U.S. as well. A recent report from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa declared this. “Our aging water infrastructure,...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 6, 2021 | 4 Patriots
Despite spending only two weeks in the U.S. during their first tour in 1964, the Beatles had a huge impact on the country. Prior to their return to the States six months later, the British band had 17 top-40 singles in America. Including six No. 1 hits. Young people...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 6, 2021 | 4 Patriots
There are many enjoyable things about camping. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of life and getting back to nature are two of them. Camaraderie is also a big part of the experience. Whether it’s with family or friends or both, camping is a great time to bond....
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 2, 2021 | 4 Patriots
It’s almost like something out of a science fiction movie. I’m talking about the Bootleg Fire. The largest wildfire in the U.S. was not only burning out of control. It was so big, it created its own weather system. As of this writing, the fire in southern Oregon had...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 2, 2021 | 4 Patriots
We all temporarily lose Internet service now and then. It happens. Usually it reconnects pretty quickly. Unless there’s a power outage in the area. In which case we have to wait before we can send and receive emails, check out websites, etc. But once in a while, an...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 2, 2021 | 4 Patriots
We’re in the middle of yet another sweltering summer. Some areas of the country have already seen record-high temperatures. Others have broken records for most days above 90 degrees. There is cool air at the end of the tunnel. But it’s going to take a month or two to...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 2, 2021 | 4 Patriots
Prior to the advent of emergency warning systems, people were frequently sitting ducks. A hurricane could be 24 hours from landfall but the coastal population might have no idea. Thankfully, technology and weather prediction accuracy have improved. Now we’re much...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 26, 2021 | 4 Patriots
Hello, my fellow Patriot. Cade here. There are a number of reasons why a person has the potential to be stalked or be under surveillance in everyday life. It can range from a spouse wanting to know if his or her wife or husband is having an affair to a criminal...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 23, 2021 | 4 Patriots
Approximately 5.5 million Americans receive their tap water from systems exceeding the federal lead action level. That’s according to a recent, multi-year study. Of course, lead is only one of many water contaminants that come out of some faucets in America. The...
