How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Craft Coffee at Home Part 2
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.” — T. S. Eliot. Grinding Your Own Coffee If you are a coffee lover, you might have wondered if grinding your…
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Craft Coffee at Home Part 1
Photo by Anna Tukhfatullina. It consisted of very strong coffee, from De Bry in New Oxford Street, brewed in an American Chemex, of which he drank two large cups, black…
Understanding Lumens & Candela
If you are looking for a new flashlight, you might be confused by the terms lumens and candela. What do they mean, and which one is more important for your…
ANSI/PLATO FL 1 Standard: Measuring Flashlight Performance
Flashlight lumen testing at SureFire. Lumens are measured using a device called an integrating sphere. Integrating spheres are optical components consisting of a hollow spherical cavity with a white reflective…
Gin and Tonic: Quintessential British Cocktail with an Interesting History
Photo by Vlad Tchompalov. Bond ordered a double gin and tonic and one whole green lime. When the drink came, he cut the lime in half, dropped the two squeezed…
The History and Types of Coffee: Part 2
The lifeblood of effective fighting is organization and communication. Coffee is the lubricant that keeps the Army/Navy/Air Force/Marines going.”— General Omar Bradley. Different Types of Coffee Not all coffee is…
The History and Types of Coffee: Part 1
Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with millions of people consuming it every day.…
The Real-Life Q: Inspiration for James Bond’s Gadget Master
Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation deploying smoke screen. Photo © Aston Martin. Used by permission. Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, was a former British Naval Intelligence officer who…
How to Pick the Best Running Shoes
U.S. Army photo by Capt. William Carraway Running is a great way to stay fit and healthy, but it can also put a lot of stress on your feet and…
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How to Improve Your Situational Awareness Skills
U.S. Navy photo. Situational awareness is the ability to perceive, understand, and anticipate what is happening in one’s environment. It is a crucial skill for anyone who operates in complex,…