https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/10/29/the-design-margin/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 22:20:47 -0400<![CDATA[When storms disrupt utilities as they have done in New York City it is always good to have a few things in stock. Some canned goods in the cupboard. Maybe the hated Spam and baked beans. A stock of ordinary candles and matches are in order as are 25 gallons or so of drinking water. A full bathtub of water for flushing the toilet in case the water pressure fails would be good. And one or more flashlights, preferably with some spare batteries.]]>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:59:45 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/10/29/the-design-margin-n192144