Many types of resistance training exist that don’t require lifting weights. While weight training comes to mind first when you say, “resistance training,” you also have other ways to build muscle. Calisthenics, weight vests, rubber bands, isometrics and suspension trainers, such as the TRX, are all classified as resistance training. Here is an email from a veteran seeking training advice about building muscle on the far side of 40 years old: Stew, Army veteran and 44, wondering what you think I need to do to build muscle and strength: calisthenics or weight training? I am more of an endurance guy…
Like any backpacker, I try to cut weight from my pack where I can, but I draw the line at my sleep setup. I am not willing to sacrifice a good night’s sleep on trail for the sake of shaving off a few ounces. As a result, I’ve always shied away from ultralight mummy sleeping bags, preferring slightly roomier (and heavier) bags. And yet, after a week of backpacking in Oregon and sleeping in Therm-a-Rest’s Parsec 20 ($470) sleeping bag, I’ve reconsidered. This bag, which weighs just over 1 pound, shows that going ultralight doesn’t mean giving up comfort. A…
The Supreme Court generally doesn’t like to see appellate courts split on any given issue, since it can result in federal law being enforced in some parts of the country while being put on hold in other states. Still, SCOTUS left a circuit court split in place when it denied cert to five cases dealing with the right to acquire and the right to carry firearms by adults under the age of 21 at its final conference of last term. The Fifth Circuit, for instance, has held that 18-to-20-year olds have the right to purchase…
A Kentucky jury has awarded what the plaintiffs say is the largest verdict ever entered against a seller of firearms in U.S. history, ordering online ghost-gun retailer Husky Armory LLC and its parent company, Up North Media LLC, to pay $104.2 million to the family of an 18-year-old who died by suicide after purchasing a gun-building kit. The verdict stems from a lawsuit filed by the estate of Henry Willis, who purchased a Polymer80-style build kit from Husky Armory in July 2023. According to court filings, Willis was 18 years old when he ordered the kit. Less than a month…
OtherSide Entertainment is ending support for Thick as Thieves, Warren Spector’s most recent stealth immersive sim, after only two months of service. While no new content will be launched, the developer has shared an update on the future of Thick as Thieves’ playability. Initially announced during The Game Awards 2024, Thick as Thieves is a multiplayer heist game developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by Megabit Publishing. The game also had the close participation of renowned game designer Warren Spector, known for creating some of the best immersive sims of all time, like Deus Ex, System Shock, and Thief. Many…
The global price per barrel of oil is approaching $100 per barrel again, as war rages in the Middle East. While renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran have again brought traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a near halt, Houthi rebels have begun attacking tankers in the Red Sea, driving prices even higher. The American consumer is already strapped during these difficult inflationary economic times, and yet the war mongering by US rulers continues. A naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is also presenting an economic…
A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center argues that America’s murder problem is far more geographically concentrated than many people realize. According to researcher John Lott Jr., more than half of all murders recorded in 2024 occurred in just 63 counties nationwide. At the same time, more than half of all U.S. counties didn’t record a single murder. The report is based primarily on the FBI’s 2024 Supplementary Homicide Report, with Florida data supplemented using the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s incident-based reporting system because of incomplete FBI submissions from that state. Murder remains heavily concentrated The numbers…
BEIRUT (AP) — The United Nations’ human rights chief said Monday that Israel must end its occupation of large areas of southern Lebanon and halt the demolition of homes, days before Lebanese and Israeli officials are set to hold another round of direct talks. Volker Türk spoke to The Associated Press as he wrapped up a visit to Lebanon, his second in just over a year. He met with government officials, civil society representatives and Lebanese people displaced by the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group. The visit came about a week before Lebanese and Israeli officials are…
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“Move fast and break things” became the motto of the software-defined tech industry in 2014. Mark Zuckerberg coined it for Facebook. Those four words encapsulate the belief that speed beats caution, progress requires collateral damage, and that disruption beats tradition. The belief is that moving fast might break things, but those things can be fixed, adapted, or thrown away. Which is fine for a social network nobody really needs, but not so much for cars that people rely on. That’s not usually a philosophy for automakers, perhaps other than Tesla. However, software-defined vehicle architectures are being developed and put into…
Anti-gun lawmakers are bound and determined to try to force 3D printer manufacturers to install software that prevents people from making guns. In theory, that might sound fine if you’re not a fan of people making firearms on their own. After all, 3D printers make it a lot more accessible than it’s been in the past, and while these become so-called ghost guns, so have every homemade firearm since the dawn of time. One massive problem with the proposal, beyond the First and Second Amendment concerns, is that it’s very difficult for a bit of…
Star Wars Zero Company is getting a Collector’s Edition from Limited Run Games, which includes a variety of physical goodies for fans to enjoy. Credit: Image via EA Originally published by Game Rant The Collector’s Edition of Star Wars Zero Company was officially revealed during a panel featuring the game’s cast and crew at San Diego Comic Con 2026. Produced by Limited Run Games, Star Wars fans can pre-order the Star Wars Zero Company Collector’s Edition from now until August 23, ahead of the game’s August 27 release date. This edition of the game will set fans back a hefty $299.99,…
The Ebola virus is continuing its spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cases have now topped 3.200 while deaths are at 1,405. The outbreak has now spread across 48 health zones in five provinces. The official statistics put the overall case fatality rate at 43.9%. Currently, only 571 patients have recovered, while 773 people remain in isolation or are hospitalized with an ongoing infection. Uganda has recorded 20 confirmed Ebola infections, including two deaths and 18 recoveries, according to official figures. France has reported one imported case linked to the outbreak, with the patient having since recovered. According to…
You’ve found a great condo, your VA loan entitlement is available, and your finances are in order. Then, your lender delivers the news: the condo isn’t on the VA-approved list. For a lot of military families, this is where the homebuying journey stalls, but it doesn’t have to. The VA condo project approval process gives buyers a path to homeownership, including a single-unit option that lets you purchase a specific unit even if the condo project isn’t approved. In this guide, we’ll help you understand how this process works, what documents it requires, and how long it typically takes. How…
For decades, the Civilian Marksmanship Program has offered military surplus rifles for sale to members of CMP-affiliated clubs. In 2018, the CMP expanded its offerings to include 1911 pistols, and now the non-profit is adding another rifle to its roster: the M14. In an announcement, the CMP revealed that the rifles will be modified to be “permanently and irreversibly semi-automatic rifles,” and will be “fully compliant with CMP enabling legislation authorizing the transfer and sale of military surplus .30 caliber rifles.”Big win for gun owners and the Second Amendment!We’ve been pushing the Civilian Marksmanship Program…
If your dream is to join the U.S. Army in 2026, but your physical fitness or academic performance do not meet Army standards, then the Future Soldier Preparatory Course may be the answer. This article outlines recent changes in the scope of the course, and explains the course’s two tracks, whether you are eligible, what to expect, how successful it is, and some pros and cons to help you decide if the Future Soldier Prep Course is right for you. Why the Army’s Future Soldier Prep Course Exists (Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall PAO photo by Nell King) The Army Future…
I’ve written before about losing a friend in a mass shooting in Seattle. Every report of a mass shooting sends me right back to the moment I learned Kim was gone, and while I am still pro-gun and always will be, it’s still something I haven’t really gotten past, even 14 years later. And the report of another mass killing in the city isn’t likely to help. It seems that three people were killed in a shooting during a food festival.Three people were killed and at least four others, including a child, were injured in…
From health care to home loans, education to employment, nearly every veteran benefit starts with one document: Your DD214. What Is a DD214 Form? Your military discharge papers are officially known as DD Form 214, or just DD214. All veterans receive this Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty once they are out of the military. In a nutshell, the DD214 is proof of your military service. All branches use this same form. There may be no more important document, as it serves as the key to unlocking benefits of all kinds. In recent years, the military’s reserve components…
This article was originally published by Lance D Johnson at Natural News. Heavy explosions lit up the skies over Ahvaz on Friday as American bombers pounded Iranian cities for the 13th consecutive night, but as the US resumes its bombing campaign over Iranian skies, the real detonation may be happening inside the Pentagon’s war rooms. The United States, having signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran just weeks ago, has now shredded that ceasefire agreement and embarked on a bombing campaign that military analysts say cannot succeed without a full-scale ground occupation of the Strait of Hormuz region. What…
When people think about prepping, their minds usually jump to expensive gear like generators, tactical bags, and water filter systems with price tags in the hundreds. But some of the most useful items for riding out a disaster are already in your house. These everyday household items are cheap, easy to find, and usually overlooked, which is exactly what makes them so valuable. This list of inexpensive prepper items comes from the YouTube channel The Provident Prepper, and it’s packed with practical uses you may not have considered before. You can watch the video and see the list below. 1.…
CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions. The comments came after neither the U.S. nor Iran reported carrying out any attacks for three straight days — a respite after about two weeks of sustained bombardments that had led to increasing fears of a return to all-out war. The two regional officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive…
