The Swans Were Not Saved by Their Cries
The Swans Were Not Saved by Their Cries by Donavon L Riley Freedom, in its abstract form, is a distant god, cold and indifferent. It makes a very stupid god.…
Celebrating 40 Years: The Legacy of Miami Vice and the Miami Classic
Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett in “Miami Vice”. Photo courtesy Galco Holsters. The Galco® Miami Classic℠, originally has a storied history that dates back to the early 1970s. This iconic…
5.11 Women’s Sulli UV Hooded Long Sleeve
As a long-time athlete I’ve put thousands of hours into athletic clothing. I know the difference between good quality and poorly made quality clothing. I’ve tested many over the 30…
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Steiner TOR-X laser with Mantis X – an aiming device with diagnostics.
Steiner eOptics has teamed up with Mantis Firearms Training Systems to create the new TOR-X. The TOR-X incorporates all of the MantisX diagnostic functionality into a compact green pistol laser.…
Does The Warrior Still Exist?
Does The Warrior Still Exist? by Donavon L Riley Until recently, it was typical for societies to exalt the warrior class to the apex of their hierarchies. However, today, in…
Nature’s Abundance Is Boundless
Nature’s Abundance Is Boundless by Donavon L Riley The land of Ireland, still ancient and wild in a few places, holds tales that stretch back to the dawn of civilization.…
High Lonesome Vineyard: Award-Winning Veteran-Owned Winery
Veteran-owned High Lonesome Vineyard s a producer of award-winning wines. It recognized as one of top 10 wineries in Arizona. Photo by High Lonesome Vineyard. Tucked away in the scenic…
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The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty
The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty by Donavon L Riley The sun hung low over the horizon, casting long shadows across the fields, as I met…
The Silent Threat: Understanding the Dangers of Dehydration
Pexels photo by Nathan Cowley As the sun climbs high and the mercury rises, National Hydration Day arrives on June 23 with a timely reminder of the importance of water…
The Resurgence of Bullshit Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as an Anchor
In recent years, the martial arts world has seen a resurgence of dubious and often ineffective martial arts practices, popularly known as “bullshit martial arts.” This phenomenon has been somewhat…