I recently read a story about a scientific researcher who bought a small sustainable farm out in rural Northern California in case of a overwhelming environmental disaster.

He wanted his family to be safe - just in case.

If I've learned anything from the riots taking place this past week in London, one of the Top 10 cities in the world, it's that after a global catastrophe, he'd have people storming his land, looting his storehouse and setting fire to his livestock within an hour.

To prepare for a global disaster, don't buy a farm. Buy a lockable bunker.

One of my close friends is moving to Madison, WI. Just 2 years ago, she moved back to Chicago from living out of state, and I was so excited. We could actually be friends again. But, in the past two years since her return, I saw her only once...on her wedding day.

3 years ago, another close friend moved back even closer to me. From Nebraska, to a Chicago suburb just two towns over (30 minutes away). I've seen her 3 times in those 3 years.

These are close friends. Well, at one time they were. But, if you don't live within a 10-mile radius, good friends become great acquaintances.

It's why we should all live in a giant house together.