Though it was called “Peace in the City,” a back to school giveaway Saturday afternoon in Titusville was anything but. …
Censorship Exposes Larger Problem of Silicon Valley Bias
This week, the conspiracy website Infowars, which is run by Alex Jones, was either “banned” or had content stripped from …
Land snake spotted by whale-watching boat 1.5 miles out!
Wow! The crew and passengers onboard a Hyannis Whale Watcher, off Provincetown, MA were treated to a rare sight last …
Elderly Homeowner Calls 911 — Police Then Kill Him
When a naked intruder broke into the Aurora, Colorado home of Richard Black in the middle of the night , …
Everything You Want (and Need) To Know About Long-Term Canned Food Storage. (Plus 10 Signs To Look For When It’s Spoiled)
You’ve likely got a nice supply of canned goods in your pantry and food storage inventory, but how long do …
Cured egg yolk recipe. Use instead of grated cheese.
Can’t eat cheese? Miss grating an extra taste over your pasta sauce or salad? Try cured egg yolk. It’s salty …
It’s official! Ethanol from soy and corn bad for the environment
When the National Wildlife Federation speaks out, the nation usually listens. It’s America’s oldest and largest conservation organization, fighting on the …
Haemaphysalis longicornis – The new tick on the block.
UPDATE: The long-horned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis or Asian tick is capable of reproducing at remarkable speed and gorging on so much …
Cali – Batsh*t crazy
Since I focus on public finance, I think California is crazy because of punitive taxes and reckless spending policies. But …
Thought you were safe from Lyme ‘cos you’re not in the North East? Think again
If you thought you were safe from Lyme disease because you don’t live in New England, where the tick-borne illness …
Cuttlefish and their cuttlebones
When I was a kid, I remember that people put cuttlefish in the cages of birds for them to add …
Gotta Love Millennials
This is a spoof, OK! There’s nothing wrong with most millennials. It’s like calling us the “Depends” generation – it’s …
Lemonade stands rile bureaucrats. Is this American?
Another weekend, another lemonade stand shut down. Last Memorial Day weekend, the city of Denver brought us the story of …
This is priceless!! How Green was your childhood?
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the much older lady that she should bring her own …
A Jittery Adam’s Apple May Land You on a TSA Watch List
Contributed by former Congressman Bob Barr Next time you board a commercial airliner, be careful not to sweat too much, glance …
The Platform Economy explained – and why we need to keep the government’s mitts of it!
The Competitive Enterprise Institute is an important think tank battling meddlesome government, climate nonsense and cronyism. I am a big …
Making slaked lime – the most useful substance you never heard of
The is possibly the most interesting and best made video I have ever watched on primitive skills. These guys take …
Preserving eggs the 18th century way!
Imagine no refrigeration. How would you keep your eggs fresh? Here are some techniques you may not have considered. And …
Top 5 terrifying snakes
The top 5 most scary snake clips from Discovery UK, including the pet python who killed a small child, a …
Clade X – the pandemic virus calculated to kill 900 million people. (It’s a doomsday scenario.)
Imagine a terrorist group hellbent on taking Earth’s population back to Stone Age numbers. They manipulate a deadly virus. And …
Oops – conceal carry reminds us to keep our ego in check!
I found a great site on YouTube. Active Self Protection. Here’s a great example of concealed carry mistakes. In fact, there …
Turning soda bottles into string!
Using NOTHING but a piece of wood and a knife, you can make endless amounts of strong plastic string that’s …
Military skill training: Reacting to Gunfire
“Active Shooter” by Mike McMaken The term Active Shooter was coined after the 1999 Columbine High School shooting that killed …
The Clinton State Department’s Major Security Breach That Everyone Is Ignoring
Peter Strzok’s testimony about the email server scandal involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised headlines because of his …
Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) for everyday survival
Kelly: I’m thrilled to introduce Mike McMaken, a regular Self-Reliance Central reader and all-round good guy. Mike is a US Army …
ICYMI: Texan makes 3-mile shot
A man from West Texas set a new world record after hitting his target from 3 miles away. Bill Poor, …
How to use Aloe Vera leaves (and not get poisoned)
Native to the Caribbean, Latin America and South Africa, the aloe vera plant produces a clear, gelatin-like substance that soothes …
Husband Shoots Home Invader Holding His Wife at Gunpoint
This is why we have the Castle Doctrine, Stand your Ground, and the Second Amendment in our civilized states – …
Hero high-speed LEO in Vegas shootout takes out thugs.
Man alive! This is one brave officer. He looks like a movie star as he fires shots through his windshield …
Robert Ringer — The One Fear That Can Kill You
The phony fear-mongering that has gripped the country since the election of the evil Donald Trump is a reminder to …