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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.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Electronics - Make your power bank more reliable with output short-circuit protection

https://e2e.ti.com/blogs_/b/fullycharged/archive/2016/12/06/make-your-power-bank-safer-with-output-short-circuit-protection
Posted by Adrian at 7:58 PM No comments:

1946 Dodge Power Wagon Brought Back To Better-Than-New Life

http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1702-1946-dodge-power-wagon-brought-back-to-better-than-new-life/?sm_id=organic_fb_social_FWN_170227_sf59049337#sf59049337
Posted by Adrian at 7:05 PM No comments:

Garage Overhead Storage Beams for Large Plastic Bins

https://club.craftsman.com/projects/garage-overhead-storage-beams?sid=olv:753316:20488866:42504984&utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=brand
Posted by Adrian at 6:21 PM No comments:

Organizations Funded by George Soros and His Open Society Foundations - Discover the Networks

A rather stunning list. An organization for practically every topic you can imagine, all pushing common political objectives.
http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/viewSubCategory.asp?id=1237
Posted by Adrian at 12:29 PM No comments:

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Spanner, the Google Database That Mastered Time, Is Now Open to Everyone | WIRED

https://www.wired.com/2017/02/spanner-google-database-harnessed-time-now-open-everyone/?mbid=social_fb
Posted by Adrian at 2:12 PM No comments:

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Build a Blow-Through Carb for Less Than $50 - Hot Rod Network

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/build-blow-carb-less-50/?sm_id=organic_fb_social_HRN_170219_sf56903439&sf56903439=1
Posted by Adrian at 9:01 PM No comments:

Goodbye, Brass? - Shooting Sports USA

Inexpensive, reloadable, and improved shell casings:
https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2017/2/13/goodbye-brass/
Posted by Adrian at 3:30 PM No comments:

MagPul’s MIAD Grip Kit - AR-15

https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=244

 
#AR-15, #AR15, #AR-40, #AR40, #AR-45, #AR45, #AR-9, #AR9, #AR-16, #AR16, #M-16, #M16,

 

Posted by Adrian at 2:52 PM No comments:

AR-15 Mods and Odds

https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=1782

 
#AR-15, #AR15, #AR-40, #AR40, #AR-45, #AR45, #AR-9, #AR9, #AR-16, #AR16, #M-16, #M16,

 

Posted by Adrian at 2:51 PM No comments:

.45 ACP Heavy Metal | Thoughts on powders & bullet weights

Faster powder can result in softer recoil:
https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=228
Posted by Adrian at 2:29 PM No comments:

Nowlin’s Bobtail Carry Pistol

https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=298
Posted by Adrian at 2:17 PM No comments:

Common Sense 1911 Modifications

https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=1222
Posted by Adrian at 1:15 PM No comments:

Modding the Glock (Because Stock Does Not, In Fact, Rock)

https://self-defense-handguns.com/?page_id=1709
Posted by Adrian at 1:14 PM No comments:

Saturday, February 18, 2017

How to build a speed-loving DIY Linux router from scratch | Ars Technica UK

https://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/04/how-to-make-your-own-linux-router/
Posted by Adrian at 7:33 PM No comments:

3 free Microsoft Office alternatives you've probably never heard of | One Page | Komando.com

http://www.komando.com/downloads/386297/3-free-microsoft-office-alternatives-youve-probably-never-heard-of/all
Posted by Adrian at 12:57 PM No comments:

Alternative Fuel Car Comparison - Comparing Hybrid, Plug-in, Fuel Cell, Electric Vehicles

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a32549/alternative-fuel-vehicles-comparison/?src=ign_ai&mg=roa&dom=fb
Posted by Adrian at 12:23 PM No comments:

Friday, February 17, 2017

This dollar store hack will save money on Swiffer pads | Clark Howard

http://www.clark.com/make-swiffer-pad
Posted by Adrian at 10:14 PM No comments:

Where Watercolors and Zentangles Collide by PrintsCharmingByLisa

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrintsCharmingByLisa?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Posted by Adrian at 9:17 PM No comments:

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Cheapest and easiest ways to do a will | Clark Howard

http://www.clark.com/cheapest-easiest-ways-to-do-will
Posted by Adrian at 12:35 PM No comments:

Sunday, February 12, 2017

How to Get Past Customs Without Giving Up Your Digital Privacy | WIRED

Minimal data on wiped devices ...
https://www.wired.com/2017/02/guide-getting-past-customs-digital-privacy-intact/?mbid=social_fb
Posted by Adrian at 10:35 PM No comments:

Monday, February 6, 2017

Shooting Illustrated | How to Build a 1911 Pistol

Links to chapters:
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/12/15/how-to-build-a-1911-pistol/
Posted by Adrian at 8:11 PM No comments:

Shooting Illustrated | Dialing In Sights on a Snubnose Revolver

Filing & painting - oh my!
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/12/16/dialing-in-sights-on-a-snubnose-revolver/
Posted by Adrian at 8:07 PM No comments:

Shooting Illustrated | How to Improve Your Snubnose Revolver Reload Time

Hone inside the cylinder:
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2016/12/23/how-to-improve-your-snubnose-revolver-reload-time/
Posted by Adrian at 8:04 PM No comments:

Sunday, February 5, 2017

12 New Cars With The Worst One-Year Resale Values | Forbes

http://www3.forbes.com/business/12-new-cars-with-the-worst-one-year-resale-values/?utm_campaign=12-new-cars-with-the-worst-one-year-resale-values&utm_source=FacebookTest1&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=3&kwp_0=258175&kwp_4=1176566&kwp_1=533652
Posted by Adrian at 8:48 AM No comments:

Saturday, February 4, 2017

6 Ways to Save Money and Energy at Home - Consumer Reports

http://www.consumerreports.org/energy-efficiency/save-money-and-energy-at-home/
Posted by Adrian at 1:45 PM No comments:

Alexa, Turn on My Appliance with TP-Link's Latest Smart Outlet -

https://geardiary.com/2017/01/06/alexa-turn-appliance-tp-links-latest-smart-outlet/
Posted by Adrian at 1:31 PM No comments:

Friday, February 3, 2017

How Google fought back against a crippling IoT-powered botnet and won | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/02/how-google-fought-back-against-a-crippling-iot-powered-botnet-and-won/
Posted by Adrian at 10:23 AM No comments:

Thursday, February 2, 2017

How to repair Windows' master boot record and fix your bricked PC | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/3113585/windows/how-to-repair-windows-master-boot-record-and-fix-your-bricked-pc.html
Posted by Adrian at 6:46 AM No comments:
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