Infinite mirrors are a fun party trick, but the physics behind this phenomenon explains why it may not be true.

You won’t believe this—Target is dialing back on the LGBT “pride month” celebration this year! I call that a win! Usually these companies double down when their customer base rejects what they’re…

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii —  The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved…

This weekend, President Trump is getting a much-deserved break from the insane NY criminal trial he has been forced to attend these past few weeks. But, he’s not taking a rest. Instead, he is spending…

On Friday, Alvin Bragg’s paralegal was called to testify in the so-called “hush money” trial against President Trump in New York. But once again, Bragg’s witness backfired on him! During his time…

Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com. Biden proposal would target…

More than two decades into her American journey, Shamarukh Mohiuddin navigates the crossroads of culture and identity. A Washington-area business consultant by day, Mohiuddin supports Asian American causes,…

“O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long? Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. Mine eye … The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug-out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year.  We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those — or excerpts thereof — in the Odds … The post Editors’ Prepping Progress appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

Back to building cabinets. A cabinet is only a box built from materials the same width having smooth parallel sides. For wall hung units, the depth is usually around 12 inches. If you subtract for the thickness of face frame material (approximately ¾ inch) then the plywood panels can all be cut at 11-1/4 inches. You can make them which ever width you want, but an advantage of this size is that each full sheet of plywood can yield four sections eight feet long. If you are brand new to woodworking, keep in mind that a saw blade eats somewhere … The post Shelving: Storage Projects – Part 2, by A.F. appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.