Years ago, I made an investment into cast iron skillets to use in an off-grid environment. We frequently went camping …
Over 200 million Americans could be dead in one year after an EMP
Recent tensions with North Korea have put the U.S. power grid on the front page. Former Chief of the Central …
Regular exercise may improve odds of surviving a heart attack
By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise may not prevent all heart …
Why women’s clothing sizes make no d*mn sense at all
Here are some numbers that illustrate the insanity of women’s clothing sizes: A size 8 dress today is nearly the equivalent of a …
She Never Joined a Union. But Union Fees Got Deducted From Her Paycheck.
ST. PAUL, Minn.— Patricia Johansen has worked as a home caregiver for her two special-needs grandchildren for about 10 years. …
Moringa – the health food you never heard of
The most widely cultivated species is Moringa oleifera, a multipurpose tree native the southern Himalayas, and grown in places like …
Nuclear systems still use 8-inch floppy disks. Why the government must modernize its IT
In a meeting with leading business executives in early April, President Donald Trump lamented the poor state of federal IT. He’s right. …
Understanding mesothelioma
Did you or someone in your family work in the insulation business, regularly use asbestos at work, serve in the …
25 Must Have Survival Foods: Put Them In Your Pantry Now
One of my favorite phrases that I tell new preppers is that “your preps are your lifeline.” We must put …
Here comes Google’s silencing of the Right
Paul Joseph Watson is a YouTube pundit. Naturally, he is conservative because as he points out, the left is about emoting …
Explaining Zero Days. They are on your computer. And pretty much every connected device on the planet.
Melanie Teplinsky, cybersecurity expert and adjunct professor at American University’s Washington College of Law, explains the lifecycle of a zero …
Mr. Trash cleans up harbors.
Mr. Trash Wheel – Cleaning Up A Harbor Near You! The adorable and insanely effective Mr. Trash Wheel may soon be eating …
World’s Largest Cottonmouth Snake?
What would you do in this situation? The Mossy Oak crew came across this venomous cottonmouth (water moccasin) while out …
Waiting on a dental appointment for a bad tooth?
If you have ever had a cavity in which a nerve was exposed you need to read this. Recently I …
President George W. Bush Reveals If Impressions Bothered Him
What do you think?
Knot what you’d think!
I saw this video and thought I’d share it with you. But I missed seeing a clove hitch, which is …
Gunshow loophole and other anti-gun fallacies
The Yankee Marshall clearly debunks all the arguments posited by anti-Second Amendment types. That’s the cross-state purchase, the private sale and of course, …
Miniatures from a 12th-century Medical and Herbal Collection
Here’s a wonderful series of miniatures from a late 12th-century manuscript thought to hail from England or Northern France, once …
Beware the Big Mistake – Anyone can make it
Since so many famous people seem to be ruining their careers these days through a lack of good judgment and …
Skyroam – your personal hotspot away from home
As you know, I’ve been away for a while. It was on business completely unrelated to Self-Reliance Central but as …
Real world advice. How to start a Prepper Pantry
There are three types of prepper pantry. This is a year-round pantry that has six months to one year’s supply …
Do you believe in Heaven?
Did you see this? I only just did. This guy is a neurosurgeon with an amazing story of his illness …
Steve Forbes on the Flat Tax
Steve Forbes — a very nice gentleman. If you ever attend FreedomFest you’ll know that he has no airs and …
All natural. Kill your weeds in 40 seconds.
You’ll need: Apple Cider Vinegar, Epsom Salt, and a Spray Bottle. Epsom salt, named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom …
Allergies: Finding alternatives to antihistamines
You’ve probably seen commercials before for antihistamine allergy medicines like Sudafed and Benadryl. For some people, these products offer relief …
Patriotism – the Penn & Teller way. Did they burn the flag?
Famous performers Penn & Teller “burned” the American flag as part of their stage act. Don’t be outraged, they use the …
How about a ‘Grannypod’ instead of a nursing home?
We all know how expensive nursing homes can be, often running into five figures each month. And it’s not just …
How to make perfect stock
So many recipes require a good stock. Remember, you can add in vegetable scraps for extra flavor. Save scraps from …
Get Out
A reader asked me to look at some of the issues facing us when we have to evacuate from our …