Download: Disaster Supplies Kit Checklist

I recently put together this checklist of disaster supplies to have on hand in case of emergency (medical emergency, power failure, fire, flood, earthquake, blizzard, etc.). The list was compiled from a number of sources, and in my opinion it is quite comprehensive. (Prominent sources include recommendations from FEMA and Red Cross.)

PDF: Disaster Supplies Kit Checklist

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Productivity Tip: Keep a Clock in the Bathroom

One of the best additions I’ve made to my bathroom is adding a wall clock. This clock has been there for several years now, and I can’t count the times it has helped me.

At first thought, it might seem strange to hang a clock there. Many people think of the bathroom as a place to unwind a bit, to take your time. Why would you want to have a clock in there?

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Read Your Phonebook

When I get a phonebook in the mail, I usually find the old phone book and toss it, and leave the new phonebook in its place. The only time I ever look at it is when I’m looking for a particular business or type of business — and these days I usually do that online.

Perhaps from sheer boredom, I decided to try something different with the phonebook that arrived this week. I decided to page through it — through the Yellow Pages section, at least. And, wow, did I find some cool stuff.

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