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Aquaponics. A virtuous loop that delivers a lot of food.
Aquaponics refers to any system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as snails, fish, crayfish or prawns in tanks) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment. In normal aquaculture, excretions from …
Rep. Lamar Smith: The Inconvenient Facts the Media Ignore About Climate Change
Americans in large numbers are turning off TV newscasts, canceling subscriptions to newspapers, and seeking other sources of news. Distrust …
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The Squirrel says: Self-Reliance Central has brought you information before on a naturally occurring EMP but right now we’re growing concerned about the …
Tiny houses for homeless people are a lesson in urban survival
Self-Reliance Central readers love small houses. These ones come from dumped odds and ends, and a big heart. And as …
The Photography Starter Kit – John Greengo
Join award-winning photographer John Greengo to learn the most essential functions of your camera and confidently put them to work. …
UPDATE: The devastating Zika virus
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Birth defect Zika virus “spreading extensively.”
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan convened an emergency meeting to discuss the Zika virus which she said was “spreading …
Why ‘Junk Silver’ Should Be Your Next Precious Metals Purchase
Of all the forms of precious metals you can own, we believe your very next purchase should be at least …
3 things you should know before taking cold and flu medicine
Between headaches, stuffy noses, cough and the occasional fever, chances are you’ll at some point reach for over-the-counter medicines (OTC) …
Americans are all sweetness and lite!
You probably realize that eating too many sugary foods and gaining weight go hand in hand. What you may not …
Hey Alan! Here’s your gluten-free bread recipe.
Shout out to Alan who wrote and asked me about hand-baking gluten-free bread. Here’s what I discovered. Forget everything you …
Men: How to stay healthy at 50+Medical steps you can take to stay healthy at 50+
Use this information to help you stay healthy at ages 50 and above. Learn which screening tests you need and …
Deadly ‘kissing bug’ spreads to states outside Texas
Key facts About 6 million to 7 million people are estimated to be infected worldwide, mostly in Latin America. Vector-borne …
Gift cards: How you can beat big business and save money with these savvy tips
When you buy a gift card at a discount — it’s an automatic price cut on everything you eventually buy with …
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 …
The No. 1 thing you must do to stay healthy and active as you age
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said too few older Americans participate in strength …
Protect your assets from hostile claims
Basic steps to keep your assets when claims are made against you. Modern day asset-threatening scenarios are far ranging. It …
Putting the ‘fun’ in funeral
Death on your terms – and self-reliance Death hits us hard. Grief is a poor partner in decision making as it …
Emergency First Aid: How to deliver a baby
Making a grand entrance – How to deliver a baby! It happens more often that you’d think – babies are …
Everything you have been told about cholesterol is flat out wrong
I am a huge fan of Zoë Harcombe, the revolutionary diet guru from the UK. If you have not come …
Balancing Act: Tips for Adults Returning to College
Considering going back to college? You’re in good company. Non-traditional students now make up the majority of US undergraduates, and …
Outage? Charge your phone with body electricity (or do it an old fashioned way!)
Watch the video and you’ll see how you can charge your phone using your body electricity by making a capacitor …
How to make money from your photography hobby
Stock Photography Sites: How to Sell Your Work Okay, so you have taken some nice pictures and would like to …
The internet of everything. Introducing the world’s first SMART menstrual cup
Many women prefer the cup method to absorption. And for years the rubber version has been the standard method of …
Gear up for winter: Safety first car care checklist
What you should know to get ready for winter Conducting routine maintenance on your vehicle is necessary to maintain optimal …
Six tactical plays that will protect your retirement from inevitable economic crises
Our government is on the verge of collapsing under the weight of its own debt. With national debt totaling more …
How to Benefit Horses Through Rotational Grazing
How to Benefit Horses Through Rotational Grazing Rotational grazing, also referred to as planned grazing, is an excellent way to …
All you need to know about superfruit cranberries including how to grow them
Cranberries are a major commercial crop in the states of Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin, as well as in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, New …
How to pick a lock
I’ve always meant to get around to learning how to pick a lock. I usually use a credit card or …