Although military watches have been designed to suit the demands of people serving in the military, they can be used by police officers, EMTs, hikers, mountain rescue teams, wilderness guides, among others. Given their design, military watches come in various shapes and sizes, and there’s no one watch fit all people. That’s to say that a police officer’s needs for a military watch won’t be the same as that of a camper or Navy Seal officer.

Military watches are able to work even in the harshest conditions, withstand extreme temperatures, submersion as well as constant abuse. They also have important tools such as elevation maps, a compass, barometric pressure, trailhead location to help you find your way back should you get lost. To help you find a military watch that fits your needs, we have reviewed some of the best military watches under 1000 that you can purchase.

Casio G-Shock Mudmaster Watch

Intro

The Japan made Casio G-Shock Mudmaster watch is a massive watch with high-quality manufacturing level. This watch is one of the toughest watches that you can get in the market. And from its name, you can drag it through mud, and it’ll do just fine.

Pros

• One of the toughest and rugged watches available in the market today
• The watch has a solar charging option that enables it to last a couple of weeks without any light sources
• This watch is built to resist abuse and impact thanks to the triple reinforced build
• The watch can be used in the harshest of land environments thanks to its resistance build that makes it water resistant up to 200 meters, vibration, low-temperature, and shock resistant
• Features the Triple Sensor that helps determine atmospheric attitude/pressure, temperature and compass bearing
• This watch was designed to offer the toughness needed when in use in different kinds of environments
• The watch is built for mud resistance which means it can withstand being used in any muddy or rubble environment
• The buttons on this watch are well-protected from any mud entry which ensures that all essential functions can be used at all times

Cons

• It’s massive hence a bit heavy
• The watch is too detailed hence might not work for everyone

Luminox Evo Navy Seal Watch

Intro

The Luminox Evo Navy Seal Watch is one of the best military watches for men. It has a harsh outside that is a common feature of most military watches. This watch has a case that is made from formed fiberglass fortified polymer infusion with a thickness of 1.9 millimeters and a distance of 44 millimeters across.

Pros

• It has a case that’s made from formed fiberglass fortified polymer
• This watch has a thickness of 1.9 millimeters and case diameter of 45 millimeters
• It has a simple showcase that has three conditioned hands as well as a date show where the three o’clock position should be
• The watch’s dial is well-secured thanks to the defensive window that is constructed from a solid precious stone mineral
• It has an elastic band that has a clasp that requires very little taking care of
• You can use it in water as it is water-resistant up to 660 feet
• The watch has a mineral crystal that is scratch resistant
• It’s light in weight and low contrast making it an excellent choice from a tactical perspective

Cons

• It’s only available in one color
• Some customers have complained about the quality and durability of this watch

Suunto Traverse Alpha

Intro

The Suunto Traverse Alpha ranks highly when it comes to durable military watches. This watch has a GPS functionality and is reasonably priced. The watch is more suited to adventurous people such as hunters, hikers, and fishers. While it has some features that make it a good-to-have fitness watch, it’s not well-suited for use as a fitness watch.

Pros

• This watch is quite durable and comes with a GPS functionality
• Well suited for hiking, hunting, and fishing
• Has some pretty impressive fitness features such as the fitness report that shows route, average speed, distance, calories burned when running, highest elevation, skin temperature, workout intensity, etc.
• This watch gives you the freedom to save your locations as well as points of interest
• It has a rugged stainless-steel bezel that is also knurled
• Features the shot detection technology from Suunto that helps you keep track of where and when you shoot
• The straps are made from nylon and are water-resistant and durable
• The sapphire crystal glass is scratch resistant
• The GPS tracker is compatible with the Suunto Movescount App that is available on both Android and iOS
• Available in three different colors

Cons

• The fitness report on this watch isn’t as detailed as that of other watches

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Watch

Intro

Samsung is a big brand when it comes to manufacturing different devices, from phones, laptops to watches. The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier although not the highest-quality military watch, it has features that help it pass as a good military watch, and it also meets the Mil-STD standards.

Pros

• It has a rugged build and is available in two versions – the international version and US version
• This Samsung smartwatch allows you to do everything – track your sleep, run a marathon, listen to Spotify, find your way if you are lost, etc.
• Compatible with most if not all smartphones iPhones included
• It’s water, temperature and dust resistant and is a lot more suited to sports and other kinds of activities
• Comes with interchangeable bands that can help you pull off a classy look as well as a rugged look
• GPS enabled which allows you to keep track of your location as well as share it
• Features a distinct steel bezel that can be rotated for notification and app access
• This can be bought as a watch only or as a watch plus earbuds

Cons

• Not a high-quality military watch
• It’s not durable
• The black bezel used in constructing this watch isn’t scratch resistant hence it easily gets scratches from almost anything

Final Thoughts

There are various brands of military watches available in the market, which can make buying one an uphill task. However, when it comes to finding a military watch, the most important question to ask yourself is why you need it and the frequency of use. Military watches come in different shapes and sizes. While some have a slim design and can give you that classy look, others are massive with a lot more features.
In addition, no one watch suits the needs of everyone. For instance, a hiker will need a watch that is temperature resistant while a diver will need a watch that is water-resistant. To avoid buyer’s remorse, ensure you find a watch that will suit your needs.

A party bus, as the name suggests, provides entertainment on wheels. You can rent a party bus to have a fully entertaining environment. You can drink alcohol, watch private dance or listen to loud music. A party bus can also be used for wedding service or to serve the purpose of airport shuttle. There are comfortable sofas in it with highly attractive interior designs. Modern limos are also used to serve this purpose.

These buses can accommodate as much as 40 people. These buses come with amazing VIP rooms and hardwood floors. These are popular among the foreigners as well as the locals. Party buses gained a lot of fame and started getting huge investments in the 90’s. Thus, it started growing as a business. These party buses were not under the supervision of government in the past but due to black marketing and illegal activities, the government started making rules and regulations. Now, Party buses are fully legalized and monitored. Thus, there are several set of rules and regulations that are made by the government. These rules vary from place to place.

Regulations on party buses in Chicago

Chicago has always been a popular tourist attraction. Therefore, the government has made some new regulations to better manage and handle these party buses. Here are some new regulations proposed by the government:

The Illinois Secretary of State office has employed 10 new investigators to manage the data such as vehicle license plate and driver license number to make sure there are no illegal party buses.

These investigators are given certain rights such that they can disqualify any party bus if they feel that the party bus owner is not following the set of rules proposed by the government.

A future plan of making “Party Bus Safety Task Force” is under discussion. This task force would be much beneficial to the government in providing the right information and getting the hidden news about the illegal activities going all around the city. The Party bus task force would also be responsible to present its report.

Some incidents of shooting have been reported a couple of years ago inside these party buses. New rules are adopted to ensure that the party buses are safe for the visitors.

Party bus owners would be heavily fined if they violate any ordinance. There could also be a threat of suspension or disqualification.

According to the new rule, if the bus stops at any licensed liquor store then the bus must have a licensed security guard boarded on it. This law was made due to increase in death of drunken passengers when they moved out of the party bus and got struck by a fast moving vehicle.

The insurance cost is increased for party buses as they must have security cameras and licensed security guard. These buses must also pass background security checks.

Security cameras must be installed on appropriate angles inside party buses to minimize the probability of any mishap.

The government is still in the phase of making new rules to decrease party bus related crimes.

It isn’t without controversy, as there has been some pushback.  Just like Jeff Magnus, Chicago Party Bus operator, says: “We are licensed, and follow all the rules.  These new regulations just take more money out of our pockets, because of the actions of others.”

Resources

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2018/6/6/18450183/chicago-tightens-the-regulatory-leash-on-party-buses-again

Working from home: the ups and downs

Working from home is a glorious idea – especially when we’re imagining it from our position in a cubicle
office that we fought through hours of traffic to get to and now have to combat annoying co-workers!
But while there are plenty of upsides to working from home, it’s not without its own challenges.

Still Lots of Distractions!

Have you seen the working from home meme where the worker is surrounded by all kinds of
distractions? Which one you ask? That’s right – there’s heaps of them. Deliveries, the pull of household
chores, the pull of household conveniences, people thinking they’ll just ‘pop in’ because they know you’ll
be there, the expectation to look after kids (yes, while still working!), the list of possible distractions
goes on and on!

Procrastination and Work Habits

What about the working from home meme that pokes fun at the challenges of procrastination and how
difficult it is to motivate ourselves? Yes, there are heaps of those too! With lots of distractions around,
it’s easy to procrastinate – especially if our work is requiring us to do something challenging or
unpleasant. When we work from home, we miss out on some of the benefits that working in an office
provides – namely accountability. We can be a lot more autonomous with our time but that’s not always
a good thing! Sometimes we need a bit of enforced structure to help us get the important things done.

The contrast is also true though as some people that work from home find it hard to draw lines to define
their working day and end up working all the time. Without the interactions from co-workers, they can
end up becoming somewhat recluse – and perhaps, eccentric!

Flexibility and Saved Time

But hey, when working from home, you can usually wear whatever you like, work wherever you like (in
bed? on the couch? outside?), and you definitely won’t miss the office commute. Saving travel time
alone can actually be a huge benefit and just this alone can make working from home worthwhile. Plus,
the extra flexibility can make it much easier to fit in with your family, or do other things (cheap
lunchtime gym or yoga sessions anyone?).

Working from home has lots of pros and cons but at least you have more control and it’s you who
decides how you structure your day. Yes, there are issues and it’s not as amazing as other people think,
but at least those issues are ones you can work on resolving.

Fiona Adler writes about entrepreneurship at DoTheThings.com and is the founder of Actioned.com – a
productivity tool for individuals and teams.

China has been making a move towards other countries’ economies via debts. How exactly does it happen? Investments in form of debts with high-interest rates are putting third world countries at risk of losing their sovereignty. Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been on his quest to build infrastructure in the country in order to boost the national economy. Unfortunately, a lot of experts are warning Duterte when it comes to getting debts from China. While The Philippines is dealing with China funding their projects, it could potentially affect The Philippines negatively once it is time to pay the loan back in the coming years.

China has been expanding its territory over the years. Different countries have taken different measures in stopping China on its track to claim their territories. Unfortunately, ASEAN countries have been harassed by China by flexing its naval fleet. The Philippines and Vietnam are among countries that have become victim of China’s aggressive expansion in the South China Sea.

How exactly can China be stopped? Is China really serious about going towards military action if it can’t get the disputed areas? A lot of South East Asian countries have been using diplomatic solutions in order to shame China into what it is doing. In fact, Philippines won its case against China in the international arbitration tribunal based in Hague, The Netherlands.

Jeff Bezos for a short period of time overtakes Bill Gates as the richest man in the world. Jeff Bezos is the CEO of Amazon. Jeff Bezos, during the time that he eclipsed Bill Gates’ wealth, had $91.4 billion.  Amazon started as a text-based website that sells books. Over the years, it has grown into what it is now.

Last year alone, Amazon had sales of $136 billion. According to studies, Amazon has the 43% share of all online retail sales. At age 53, Bezos owns 17% of Amazon. According to experts, for every 1% rise in the value of Amazon, Jeff Bezos’ worth goes up by $1 billion.

There are a lot of individuals today becoming interested in cryptocurrencies mainly Bitcoin and other popular altcoins such as Litecoin and Etherium. For a lot of people, it is now becoming more relevant especially now that there are countries that are going up against each other. When you have political and economic crisis, cryptocurrencies can become a good option because it is decentralized in nature. This means that it is not tied to any central bank. In fact, Bitcoin has exceeded the $4,000 mark this 2017. Does it mean that Bitcoin is here to stay?