Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. When it does happen, next to food and water the next on the must have list is communication. People want to know if their love ones are ok. Often phone lines and cellular sites are down. The best solution is an emergency radio.

An emergency radio is not dependent on ground facilities that often fail during big disasters. Also, it does not flood the airway causing choke points like cellular phones. You can also use it to coordinate relief efforts also. There are numerous accounts on how ham radio helped communication during disasters. In fact Congress praised its use after the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

Personal navigation has become a way of life among road travelers. They carry portable GPS units to guide them around locations that they are not familiar with. GPS components can come as a separate unit that can be hand held or installed in cars. Some software programs are also installed in cell phones. I don’t know what can be more portable than that.

Choosing the best portable GPS units is based on ratings that are dependent on a dozen elements that are methodically reviewed in laboratories. Some of the elements looked for are calculation time, ease of programming, mount design and detour options and performance. These units are also evaluated in different scenarios - rural, suburban and urban. This information, together with specifications relating to the physical attributes such as dimension and weight are made available. This will be a big help in choosing the best portable GPS unit to purchase.

When it comes to electronics, JVC can be considered top of the line. They have been offering wide array of reliable electronic products since 1927. JVC HD camcorders are currently one of their hot items. They have been very popular because they can meet even the requirements of professional shooters. These units can still produce superior quality images even on harsh shooting environment.

A good quality home video can be possible with JVC HD camcorders. There are models that can record 30 frames per second. Each unit comes with a cassette that could record up to 63 minutes. You can watch your recorded videos directly from this device.

Flying is fun. I once spent a month in Hawaii touring the different islands. One of my hosts has a small plane. It looks old but is well maintained. He also has state of the art gadget. He even has the 406 ELT.

The 406 ELT is a popular electronic homing device. It is one of the most highly sought emergency locator transmitter on the market today. It is very easy to install in planes. It is designed to take punishment therefore no plane should fly without one.

Cigarette smoking is really dangerous to one’s health. So for people who are having difficulty weaning off from this resort to diversion products such as gums, pills or others even have to go through some therapy sessions. Electronic cigars are the latest innovation when it comes to cigarette alternatives. These look like the regular cigars but driven by its mechanical parts. It emits smoke that is simulated and is actually an odorless and tasteless vapor.

Electronic cigars can give you great satisfaction without the harmful additives and chemicals found in the traditional cigars. They are very popular because they do not emit harmful second-hand smoke and do not leave unpleasant residue in the air. There is no need for lighting or cutting as well. They also come in various flavors.

One of the great things I admire in this country is that we protect the elderly and the not capable. Often they can get the same opportunities as able bodied people. Just last week I saw an eighty year old doing her shopping in her 3 wheel mobility scooter. She was able to manage inside the supermarket just right. She barely needed any help.

A 3 wheel mobility scooter is a great invention. It is not even for the disable only. I once saw an old person using in mass. During times in mass when people stood up, he stood up. He just used it to get around more quickly. Also, since it is electric powered, he can bring it indoors. It’s also small enough that he can get into small spaces easily.

My company has monochrome printing needs. My boss wanted a high-speed but cost-effective solution. We ended up buying OKI high end mono digital printers that are designed for high-volume environments with 35 ppm speed and a heavy monthly duty cycle. My boss is very satisfied with the crisp and clear output.

We chose printers with optional duplex unit. These doubled our efficiency as it save us time and money by printing on both sides of the paper. The printers we have also have ample memory and a large paper capacity that can be supplemented with optional enhancements as our business needs grow.

A lot of young people are techies. They have all the latest electronic gadgets. In my opinion, there are the basics that we need. The following are the most practical: a digital camera, a computer or a laptop and a cell phone. My camera is a Canon PowerShot SX110 IS.

The Canon PowerShot SX110 IS has 9 megapixels. It has a powerful 4x zoom. There are several shooting modes so you can easily capture portraits, landscapes and night photography. There are also several options when it comes to exposure. If you want more control, you can choose the manual mode and if you don’t want to choose there’s auto exposure.

One of the most popular sports in the world is golf. Everybody can play it from a two year old who can barely walk to a 100 year old who can barely see. Actually, the record for the oldest person to get a hole in one is a 102 year old grandma. Now, if you are like the rest of us still dreaming of getting a hole in one, you can up your chances by getting the Garmin Approach G5. It is a high tech approach to a low tech game.

The Garmin Approach G5 is a GPS unit specifically made for golf. It is preloaded with thousands of golf courses in the US and Canada. It will accurately tell you how far exactly are you from the hole. No more guesswork. What’s more it is legal to use under USGA rules and regulation.

Gas prices are going off the roof. SUVs look like they are headed for extinction. To get great mileage, more and more people are getting motorcycles or scooters. If you want to up that, get an electric motorcycle. Not only will you get great mileage, you’ll also help the environment while at it.

An electric motorcycle is more popular than ever especially in campus. It’s a cool way to get around. If you’re not too comfortable riding a motorcycle, get a three wheeler. It’s more stable. Also e-motorcycles are so quiet. You will not disturb anyone.