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Americans’ trust in the media plummeted to a record low of 32% in 2016 amid the hotly contested presidential election. The numbers are still low, hovering around 40% today according to a recent Gallup poll. Subjective reporting and lack of attention to detail has left many wondering where to turn for reliable information. Similarly, many … Read more

According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the world is currently only 100 seconds away from doomsday. The main two threats on the horizon are nuclear war and climate change. A sudden nuclear strike or widespread flooding caused by global warming could have calamitous consequences across the planet. In many areas, electrical power grids … Read more

Over the past several years, cellular network coverage has continued to improve throughout the United States and many other countries. However, these improvements haven’t been as dramatic as mobile carriers would like you to believe. According to one FCC study, many of the top mobile carriers in the country lie about the coverage they provide. … Read more

Many different types of accidents can happen while boating, sailing or engaging in other similar types of maritime activities. Head injuries are especially common, as are slips and falls. Some accidents involving collisions even result in lost limbs. Many injuries and casualties involve professional mariners, but recreational sailors face dangers as well. According to the … Read more

Unprecedented technological leaps have made recreational boating safer than ever. For example, all mariners now have access to GPS-enabled devices, which was unavailable to consumers until just a few decades ago. In addition, AIS has become so affordable that all vessels are legally required to have it. Despite all these new communication tools, accidents still … Read more