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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.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Has Your Data Been Hacked Recently? Find Out With This Handy Quiz

http://gizmodo.com/has-your-data-been-hacked-recently-find-out-with-this-1720822198
Posted by Adrian at 8:15 PM No comments:

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

American Rifleman | Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander Pistol

Looks like a quality product:
http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/7/27/ruger-sr1911-lightweight-commander-pistol/
Posted by Adrian at 11:51 PM No comments:

How to Get One-Horsepower Per Inch From a Smog 305 Chevy Small-Block Engine

These engines are probably very inexpensive - if the parts are also low price, it might be worth a look:
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1507-how-to-get-one-horsepower-per-inch-from-a-smog-305-chevy-small-block-engine/

Posted by Adrian at 7:04 PM No comments:

Monday, July 27, 2015

How to avoid common PC building mistakes | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2049100/how-to-avoid-common-pc-building-mistakes.html
Posted by Adrian at 10:17 PM No comments:

Huge Discount on Raspberry Pi Training | Savant7

http://savant7.com/training/huge-discount-on-raspberry-pi-training/
Posted by Adrian at 8:33 PM No comments:

10 Surprising Risk Factors for Kidney Stones — David Samadi | SAMADIMD 10 Surprising Risk Factors for Kidney Stones

http://samadimd.com/latesthealth/10-surprising-risk-factors-for-kidney-stones
Posted by Adrian at 8:17 PM No comments:

Grab these free Windows essential apps | One Page | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/downloads/317384/grab-these-free-windows-essential-apps/all
Posted by Adrian at 1:32 PM No comments:

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Test your router to see if it’s been hacked | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/cool-sites/312613/test-your-router-to-see-if-its-been-hacked
Posted by Adrian at 8:56 AM No comments:

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Tutorial: Arduino Streaming Sensor Box | Initial State

http://blog.initialstate.com/tutorial-arduino-streaming-sensor-box/
Posted by Adrian at 3:37 PM No comments:

Friday, July 24, 2015

The 7 Best Sites to Buy and Sell Your Car Online

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26163/best-sites-to-sell-your-car-online/
Posted by Adrian at 11:46 PM No comments:

Once Fired Brass | Reloading Supplies | Diamond K Brass

http://www.diamondkbrass.com/
Posted by Adrian at 11:29 PM No comments:

Japanese firm to build space elevator by 2050

http://www.cnbc.com/2014/09/22/travel-to-space-via-elevator.html
Posted by Adrian at 1:31 PM No comments:

It's Free: Tremec's Digital Driveline App for Smartphones

Check the angles before complaining:
http://www.hotrod.com/features/1507-its-free-tremecs-digital-driveline-app-for-smartphones/
Posted by Adrian at 10:31 AM No comments:

Thursday, July 23, 2015

LS Conversion KIts - Rx8 Swap Kits

http://www.ls1rx8.com/ls-conversion-kits.html
Posted by Adrian at 5:43 PM No comments:

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Free up space on your SSD or hard drive | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2893387/free-up-space-on-your-ssd-or-hard-drive.html
Posted by Adrian at 8:33 PM No comments:

Tutorial: Beer/Wine Fridge of Awesomeness | Initial State

http://blog.initialstate.com/tutorial-beerwine-fridge-of-awesomeness/
Posted by Adrian at 6:28 PM No comments:

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

World's first pocket spectrometer lets you measure the molecular makeup of anything | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

http://inhabitat.com/worlds-first-pocket-molecular-sensor-measures-the-chemical-makeup-of-everything/
Posted by Adrian at 7:55 PM No comments:

selfcare_printable.pdf - Google Drive

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6A2F5ky9SELU0Zfd05YMEpyNUk/view?pli=1
Posted by Adrian at 2:20 PM No comments:

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Survival Shotgun : American Preppers Network

http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2013/11/survival-shotgun.html
Posted by Adrian at 8:58 PM No comments:

Download almost 500 free Microsoft books and publications | One Page | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/downloads/316357/download-almost-500-free-microsoft-books-and-publications/all
Posted by Adrian at 6:04 AM No comments:

Saturday, July 18, 2015

The 10 Greatest Engines You Can Buy Today – Feature – Car and Driver

http://m.caranddriver.com/flipbook/beating-hearts-the-10-greatest-engines-you-can-buy-today
Posted by Adrian at 8:24 PM No comments:

Friday, July 17, 2015

5 essential tips for creating Excel macros | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2880353/5-essential-tips-for-creating-excel-macros.html
Posted by Adrian at 10:11 PM No comments:

Thursday, July 16, 2015

This DIY Band Saw Sharpening Jig Saves Your Blades (and Your Money)

http://workshop.lifehacker.com/this-diy-band-saw-sharpening-jig-saves-your-blades-and-1718158766?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 8:49 PM No comments:

.960 Rowland Review - Shotgun News

http://www.shotgunnews.com/ammo/960-rowland-review/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_term=shotgunnews&utm_content=shotgunnews
Posted by Adrian at 8:32 PM No comments:

Ransomware scam hits phones and tablets. Here's how to beat it in 15 seconds | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/happening-now/316770/ransomware-scam-hits-phones-and-tablets-heres-how-to-beat-it-in-15-seconds
Posted by Adrian at 5:31 PM No comments:

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Design Circuits Easily with Web-Based Circuit Simulator | Make:

http://makezine.com/2015/07/14/design-circuits-web-based-circuit-simulator/
Posted by Adrian at 8:32 PM No comments:

Monday, July 13, 2015

What do progressives ultimately want? | Newsday

http://www.newsday.com/opinion/columnists/william-f-b-o-reilly/what-do-progressives-ultimately-want-1.10631764
Posted by Adrian at 8:19 PM No comments:

The Earthquake That Will Devastate Seattle - The New Yorker

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/07/20/the-really-big-one
Posted by Adrian at 11:55 AM No comments:

If This Supervolcano Erupts, Two-Thirds of America Will Be Screwed - RYOT News

http://www.ryot.org/supervolcano-yellowstone-volcano-will-it-erupt/765673
Posted by Adrian at 11:27 AM No comments:

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Top Five Ways to Get New Mainframers Up to Speed Fast | Enterprise Systems Media

http://enterprisesystemsmedia.com/article/top-five-ways-to-get-new-mainframers-up-to-speed-fast#sr=d&m=n&cp=d&ct=-tmc&ts=1436729974
Posted by Adrian at 12:40 PM No comments:

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Best iPhone 6 and 6 Plus accessories for the car - CNET

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/best-iphone-6-accessories-for-the-car/
Posted by Adrian at 5:21 PM No comments:

25 Nikon DSLR Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/?p=160175&ext=FB_PC_LP_Registrations_Blog_Blog30_2015-07-11&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Engagement&utm_campaign=Photography%20Club-Registrations&initialPage=true
Posted by Adrian at 1:08 PM No comments:

Pens Are Making a High-Tech Comeback | WIRED

http://www.wired.com/2015/07/the-pen-is-back/
Posted by Adrian at 11:53 AM No comments:

How To Build A DIY 1000 Watt Wind Turbine - SHTF & Prepping Central

http://www.shtfpreparedness.com/how-to-build-a-diy-1000-watt-wind-turbine/
Posted by Adrian at 7:03 AM No comments:

Friday, July 10, 2015

Hack.Chat Is an Easy to Use, Disposable Chat Client in Your Browser

http://lifehacker.com/hack-chat-is-an-easy-to-use-disposable-chat-client-in-1717039217?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 5:42 PM No comments:

Dumbbells & Dragons | Work out. Nerd out.

http://dumbbellsanddragons.com/
Posted by Adrian at 12:06 PM No comments:

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Excel's best tricks: How to make a calendar | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2920340/excels-best-tricks-how-to-make-a-calendar.html
Posted by Adrian at 2:00 PM No comments:

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

A little known hack from Japan to get your notebook organized

http://blog.highfivehq.com/a-little-known-hack-from-japan-to-get-your-notebook-organized/
Posted by Adrian at 10:48 PM No comments:

Congress OKs new ID cards for all veterans

http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/benefits/veterans/2015/07/08/id-cards-veterans/29852467/
Posted by Adrian at 7:22 AM No comments:

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

This Could Be The Combustion Engine That Works On Venus | Popular Science

http://www.popsci.com/could-be-combustion-engine-works-space?src=SOC&dom=fb
Posted by Adrian at 1:21 PM No comments:

Build Your Own Battery-Powered Portable Mini Monitor

http://lifehacker.com/build-your-own-battery-powered-portable-mini-monitor-1716245429?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Posted by Adrian at 1:17 PM No comments:

Monday, July 6, 2015

Smart Boy controller will play Game Boy carts on your smartphone - Geek

http://mobile.geek.com/latest/257234-smart-boy-controller-will-play-game-boy-carts-on-your-smartphone?origref=http:%2F%2Fm.facebook.com


Cheers
Posted by Adrian at 1:51 PM No comments:

Easy Tiki torches - With An Old Beer Bottle And $8 Worth Of Supplies, He Makes THIS Backyard Must Have

http://americanoverlook.com/with-an-old-beer-bottle-and-8-worth-of-supplies-he-makes-this-backyard-must-have/48904?bst=beerbottlema
Posted by Adrian at 7:50 AM No comments:

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Military Humvees Sold To The Public May Soon Be Street Legal

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/military-humvees-sold-to-the-public-may-soon-be-122967003027.html
Posted by Adrian at 2:40 PM No comments:

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Learning How to Take VHS Tapes and Archive Their Content

http://vhs-tapes.worthytales.tv/learning-take-vhs-tapes-archive-content
Posted by Adrian at 12:29 PM No comments:

Teenagers create $13 door handle that kills 99.8% germs on contact | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

http://inhabitat.com/chinese-teens-create-13-door-handle-that-instantly-kills-99-8-germs-on-contact/
Posted by Adrian at 12:09 PM No comments:

Friday, July 3, 2015

NASA, Air Force Lifting Bodies

Watching a rerun of the first "Six Million Dollar Man" I was reminded of theses interesting vehicles - Lifting Bodies:
http://area51specialprojects.com/lifting_bodies.html
Posted by Adrian at 6:24 PM No comments:

5 things you never knew you can control with your phone | One Page | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/tips/313490/5-things-you-never-knew-you-can-control-with-your-phone/all
Posted by Adrian at 9:50 AM No comments:

Thursday, July 2, 2015

5 free Wi-Fi tools that help maximize your home network | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2943644/5-free-wi-fi-tools-that-help-maximize-your-home-network.html#slide1
Posted by Adrian at 7:01 PM No comments:

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

What to Do When Your Doctor Asks About Your Guns | Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership

http://www.drgo.us/?p=1621
Posted by Adrian at 11:26 AM No comments:
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