Watch full video on YouTube
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing veterans looking to transition into entrepreneurship with free advice and resources. SBA Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs, speaking to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence, outlined the opportunities the SBA provides to veterans who he said “have the natural skill…
A 100- to 150-watt plug-in inverter is the practical size class for most cars, but the number on the inverter is not the real limit. The limit is the vehicle’s 12-volt outlet, fuse, and wiring. A 120-watt outlet may support roughly 100 watts of AC load after inverter losses. For…
Neither type is always better. Wide-mouth Mason jars are easier to fill, empty, and clean, especially when canning whole or chunky foods. Regular-mouth jars work well for pourable foods such as jams, jellies, sauces, and liquids, and their narrower shape may let you fit more jars in some canners. My…
Battery voltage can be used to estimate state of charge when the battery is fully at rest, with no charging or electrical load. The first table shows typical flooded lead-acid battery voltages for 6V, 12V, 24V, and 48V systems. A separate AGM chart follows because AGM batteries have different resting-voltage…
If you want to store dry yeast long term, keep it sealed, dry, and away from heat. Once the package is opened, cold storage is usually best. However, whether that means the refrigerator or freezer can depend on the brand of yeast. For example, Fleischmann’s recommends storing opened dry yeast…
Watch full video on YouTube
Does a fake TV burglar deterrent really work? I believe it can help, especially when you’re away from home at night. I’ve used a FakeTV for more than 10 years, and mine is still working today. It isn’t a replacement for good locks, outdoor lighting, or an alarm system. What…
Watch full video on YouTube
Do you keep a few things in your vehicle “just in case?” Food and water should be part of that kit, especially if you drive in winter weather, rural areas, or places where one accident can shut down a highway for hours. Especially that last one – ask me how…
Watch full video on YouTube
If you’ve ever applied for a credit card or loan while serving, you’ve probably benefited from the Military Lending Act (MLA). This federal law protects active duty service members, certain Guard and Reserve members, and their families from predatory lending practices, most notably by capping interest rates on certain types…
Iran’s president says the world has accepted that it’s won the war with the United States, while France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran nearly six months…
Watch full video on YouTube
“Safe record-keeping, more healthcare organization and multi-state coordination is on the way from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with its new Federal Electronic Health Record system for veterans. The system is first rolling out in the state of Indiana, and soon nationwide, to give veterans an easier time accessing…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down by the end of the year, and possibly sooner, due to months of purported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the discussions, reported Friday that Driscoll’s departure has been under…
Dozens of people recently came together for the ultimate cause: raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide veterans with an honor flight to Washington, D.C. Missions of Honor, an Appleton, Wisc, based organization that celebrates the service and sacrifice of veterans from every generation, hosted its annual “Pulling for…
Watch full video on YouTube
Editor's Picks
The U.S., Japan and South Korea held a three-way call to coordinate their response to…