Austin Weiss, metal fabrication extraordinaire, sat down with Skillset for a glimpse into his work and his world. He has an extraordinary skill set. SS: For the folks who might not know who you are — which is hard to imagine, given your 350,000-plus followers on Instagram — give me
If you’re not a pro fighter with Jean-Claude Van Damme type flexibility, not to worry! I’ve got five types of kicks that do the trick for self-defense and get you out of a bad situation. These strikes are very effective when done correctly. Let’s start with the best one first! If you know
The textbook definition of a New Year’s resolution is a promise to do something differently in the new year. Sounds easy enough, especially if you’re doing it for good reasons, right? So, why is it so hard to stick to these annual promises we make to ourselves? Sometimes, it seems
After landing at LaGuardia Airport, you disembark the plane and gather your luggage. Having never been to New York, you use Uber to get to your hotel instead of renting a car. Five minutes after activating your app, the driver arrives and helps stow your luggage. Tired from a long
‘Tis the season used to be one of the most joyous lines to utter this time of year for at least the last 160 years that we know of. The phrase can be traced back to the Christmas carol, “Deck the Halls,” and that song originated back in 1862. It
For most people, the idea of dieting or eating clean doesn’t really include things like Guinness. But it could—and maybe it should. Morale is important, after all. And there’s at least one kind of beer that can lay claim to real health benefits. Just keep in mind that this author
The holidays can bring out the best in people, but unfortunately, they can also bring out the absolute worst. With gift-giving season comes holiday scams aimed at separating you from your hard-earned money. These deceivers of the holiday season come in many forms. They can be real people you interact with as you hectically try
Something just didn’t look right. Casino security expert and consultant Sal “The Hitman” Piacente and his wife were working at a property in Australia, and a dealer looked as if he was trying to pull off a false shuffle – literally trying to stack the deck in a certain way.
Keeping devices charged during an emergency or out in the wilderness isn’t just a luxury—it’s a must. Nestout, a company known for rugged outdoor tech, has crafted a versatile, modular solar battery system perfect for these situations. With everything from their 4-panel Solar Charger to a lineup of tough batteries and a powerful little
