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Thoughts on current events, including but not limited to, the computer & automotive industries; British, American, & World politics; Space Exploration; and the military. I don't claim to be an expert on anything, and I'm not receiving any revenue from this blog. Comments are welcomed but I'll delete any I find offensive or any I determine to be off-topic or some form of advertising.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Use These 34 Simple Ideas To Make Your Home More Efficient

http://www.viralnova.com/simple-home-ideas/
Posted by Adrian at 9:54 PM No comments:

5 Terrible Ideas That Solved Huge Global Problems | Cracked.com

http://www.cracked.com/article_19489_5-terrible-ideas-that-solved-huge-global-problems.html
Posted by Adrian at 10:54 AM No comments:

Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Week In Drones: Russia Has A New Prototype, Alaska Bans Drone Hunting, And More | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/week-drones-russia-has-new-prototype-alaska-bans-drone-hunting-and-more?src=SOC&dom=fb
Posted by Adrian at 10:19 PM No comments:

15 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone Could Do

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/things-you-didnt-know-your-iphone-could-do?bffb&s=mobile
Posted by Adrian at 1:02 PM No comments:

IFTTT Blog - Introducing the NowVia Channel. Plus, new SmartThings Recipes

http://blog.ifttt.com/post/80884562211/introducing-the-nowvia-channel-plus-new-smartthings
Posted by Adrian at 12:38 PM No comments:

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Minds: Napping can Dramatically Increase Learning, Memory, Awareness, and More

http://www.minds.com/blog/view/292493790206234624/napping-can-dramatically-increase-learning-memory-awareness-and-more
Posted by Adrian at 4:11 PM No comments:

The 3D Economy - Reason.com

http://reason.com/archives/2014/03/24/the-3d-economy
Posted by Adrian at 12:27 PM No comments:

Monday, March 24, 2014

The Remedy For Everything But Death | REALfarmacy.com | Healthy News and Information

Black seed:
http://www.realfarmacy.com/the-remedy-for-everything-but-death/
Posted by Adrian at 10:30 PM No comments:

Microsoft reveals zero-day attacks against Word | ZDNet

http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-reveals-zero-day-attacks-against-word-7000027648/
Posted by Adrian at 2:37 PM No comments:

Articles: The Profound Arrogant Ignorance and Stupidity of Liberals in Charge

http://www.americanthinker.com/2014/03/the_profound_arrogant_ignorance_and_stupidity_of_liberals_in_charge.html
Posted by Adrian at 1:36 PM No comments:

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Supercharge Google Drive With These Clever Third-Party Apps | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2014/03/google-drive-third-party-apps/
Posted by Adrian at 7:17 PM No comments:

Five Powerful, Built-In Windows Tools You Might Not Know About

http://lifehacker.com/5-powerful-windows-tools-you-might-not-know-about-1548488241?rev=1395366628&utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 7:56 AM No comments:

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Here's the Reliable and Unreliable Data You Get from Fitness Trackers

http://lifehacker.com/heres-the-reliable-and-unreliable-data-you-get-from-fi-1547252231?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 11:34 PM No comments:

The Best Raspberry Pi Accessories

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-raspberry-pi-accessories-1546644602?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 11:27 PM No comments:

Solar Grill Stores Heat - Cook at Night Without Electricity

http://www.wesupportorganic.com/2014/01/newly-invented-off-grid-solar-grill-can-store-energy-and-cook-at-night-without-electricity.html
Posted by Adrian at 7:26 PM No comments:

Surprise! It's a Laxative! - Yahoo News

http://news.yahoo.com/surprise-laxative-114335177.html
Posted by Adrian at 3:36 PM No comments:

Monday, March 17, 2014

IFTTT Blog - Introducing the OneNote Channel

Perhaps a better method than posting links on a blog:
http://blog.ifttt.com/post/79873227223/introducing-the-onenote-channel

Posted by Adrian at 5:40 PM No comments:

A powerful tool for better Wi-Fi - The Kim Komando Show

Netstumbler:
http://www.komando.com/downloads/1992/a-powerful-tool-for-better-wi-fi
Posted by Adrian at 10:58 AM No comments:

Hackers now targeting your router - The Kim Komando Show

http://www.komando.com/columns/244836/hackers-now-targeting-your-router
Posted by Adrian at 10:52 AM No comments:

Saturday, March 15, 2014

2 killer ways to keep Facebook hackers out of your account - The Kim Komando Show

http://www.komando.com/tips/244464/stop-facebook-hackers-before-they-get-started
Posted by Adrian at 6:47 AM No comments:

Friday, March 14, 2014

IFTTT Blog - Introducing the Sunlight Foundation Channel

http://blog.ifttt.com/post/79464912449/introducing-the-sunlight-foundation-channel
Posted by Adrian at 7:27 AM No comments:

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Verizon Mobile Support - iPhone hotspot

http://m-support.verizonwireless.com/mobl/features.kb_64837.tp_2.html
Posted by Adrian at 4:03 AM No comments:

How to use iPhone 5 Personal Hotspot? | Verizon Wireless Community

https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/783415
Posted by Adrian at 4:00 AM No comments:

How to Tether Your iPhone and Use It as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/phonesformobileworkers/a/How-To-Tether-Your-iPhone-and-Use-It-As-A-Wi-Fi-Hotspot.htm
Posted by Adrian at 3:52 AM No comments:

How I share my iPhone’s Internet connection (without paying Verizon extra) | Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/10/how-i-share-my-iphones-internet-connection-without-paying-verizon-extra/
Posted by Adrian at 3:47 AM No comments:

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Do You Know What's Really In Your Tea?

http://foodbabe.com/2013/08/21/do-you-know-whats-really-in-your-tea/
Posted by Adrian at 11:04 PM No comments:

The Best Add-Ons for Google Drive

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-add-ons-for-google-drive-1541643206?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 7:45 AM No comments:

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Get Buttons Back in iOS 7

http://lifehacker.com/get-buttons-back-in-ios-7-1541496265?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 9:49 PM No comments:

12+ Tips and Tricks to Work Faster in Microsoft Outlook

http://lifehacker.com/12-tips-and-tricks-to-work-faster-in-microsoft-outlook-1540483009?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 7:12 AM No comments:

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Essentials Pouch

http://lifehacker.com/the-essentials-pouch-1540667563?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 10:29 PM No comments:

The Two Features Worth Paying for at a Carwash

http://lifehacker.com/the-two-features-worth-paying-for-at-a-carwash-1540691318?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 5:59 PM No comments:

Sunday, March 9, 2014

$2,400 “Introduction to Linux” course will be free and online this summer | Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/2400-introduction-to-linux-course-will-be-free-and-online-this-summer/
Posted by Adrian at 9:30 PM No comments:

10 Reasons Why EarthShips Are Freakin’ Awesome! | REALfarmacy.com | Healthy News and Information

http://www.realfarmacy.com/10-reasons-why-earthships-are-freakin-awesome/
Posted by Adrian at 12:14 AM No comments:

Saturday, March 8, 2014

This is how easy it is for anyone to see your saved browser passwords - The Kim Komando Show

I never use this browser "feature".
http://www.komando.com/tips/243868/this-is-how-easy-it-is-for-anyone-to-see-your-saved-browser-passwords
Posted by Adrian at 9:38 PM No comments:

Top 10 DIY Projects That Simplify Your Kitchen

http://lifehacker.com/top-10-diy-projects-that-simplify-your-kitchen-1538640661?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 2:22 PM No comments:

Friday, March 7, 2014

1971 Ford Maverick - Bumble Bee - Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine

http://www.mustangandfords.com/featuredvehicles/maverick/mdmp_1210_1971_ford_maverick_bumble_bee/
Posted by Adrian at 11:46 PM No comments:

Streaming Device Showdown: Who Wins the Battle for Your TV?

http://gizmodo.com/streaming-device-showdown-who-wins-the-battle-for-your-1537850412?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 1:40 PM No comments:

The Always Up-to-Date Guide to Building a Hackintosh (OS X 10.9.2)

http://lifehacker.com/the-always-up-to-date-guide-to-building-a-hackintosh-o-5841604?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 9:20 AM No comments:

How Are Small Banks Faring Under Dodd-Frank? | Mercatus

http://mercatus.org/publication/how-are-small-banks-faring-under-dodd-frank
Posted by Adrian at 9:14 AM No comments:

The Best Chromecast Apps

http://lifehacker.com/the-best-chromecast-apps-1538438569?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 9:09 AM No comments:

Thursday, March 6, 2014

10 Things That Every Brand New Creator of Science Fiction Should Know

http://io9.com/10-things-that-every-brand-new-creator-of-science-ficti-1537923613?utm_campaign=socialflow_io9_facebook&utm_source=io9_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 1:47 PM No comments:

18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4859769
Posted by Adrian at 8:51 AM No comments:

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

print efficiently and save money

http://www.komando.com/downloads/2239/save-money-with-efficient-printing
Posted by Adrian at 7:03 AM No comments:

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Facebook Looking Into Buying Drone Maker Titan Aerospace | TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/03/facebook-in-talks-to-acquire-drone-maker-titan-aerospace/
Posted by Adrian at 11:46 AM No comments:

The Season for Outfitting a New Life | J-List Blog

This summary is not available. Please click here to view the post.
Posted by Adrian at 7:35 AM No comments:

Monday, March 3, 2014

Apple CarPlay: iOS on Your Dashboard

http://gizmodo.com/apple-carplay-ios-on-your-dashboard-1535053054?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 10:10 PM No comments:

A Smartphone That Tries To Slip You Off The Grid : All Tech Considered : NPR

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/02/28/283523473/a-smartphone-that-tries-to-slip-you-off-the-grid?sc=tw
Posted by Adrian at 9:13 PM No comments:

Saturday, March 1, 2014

SigFig - The easiest way to manage & improve your investments | Free online personal finance investment software

Recommended by youngest sibling for the iPad:
https://www.sigfig.com/
Posted by Adrian at 5:01 PM No comments:

Right to Carry Winning Out in America | Gun Digest

http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-news/right-carry-winning-america
Posted by Adrian at 6:57 AM No comments:
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