Marines carry it, SEALs carry it, and you should too. Duct tape, it holds what needs holding. At the Loadout Room, Scott Witner explains a great way to carry a bit of duct tape in your everyday carry kit. He writes: If something doesn’t move that is supposed to then use WD-40. If that something […]
Archives for September 2017
Trump to the Rescue
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and First Lady Melania Trump joined Governor Rick Scott on the ground in Naples, Florida yesterday, handing out food to victims of Hurricane Irma. The Naples Daily News reported on the visit: President Donald Trump handed out half-sandwiches and bananas with the first lady, vice president and Gov. […]
Would You Store Your Data in Space?
Virgin Orbit is reporting a deal has been inked with Cloud Constellation at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris. Cloud Constellation selected Virgin Orbit as a launch partner for a dozen satellites that will become the backbone of its communication SpaceBelt System. Sensitive data here on Earth is stored in the “the cloud,” which […]
It Was Not Hillary’s Fault. Really.
Hillary Clinton is eager to explain the Democratic Party’s loss last November. And many people are having a great deal of fun mocking her deflection of responsibility. But it’s worth noting that Democrats lost “more than 1,000 seats” during President Barack Obama’s two terms in the White House. And that was certainly not Hillary’s fault. […]
Key West Irma Survivors Receive Aid by Military Chopper
FoxNews.com reports that survivors in Key West were delivered aid by a U.S. Army helicopter which touched down on the island. A U.S. military aid helicopter landed at a Key West shopping center on Wednesday, enabling authorities and locals to hand out food and water Wednesday afternoon to Hurricane Irma survivors. Local 10 News reporter […]
What Happened to the Middle Class? It’s Not What You Think
There has been a lot written about the demise of the American middle class, but Dan Mitchell points out to readers of his International Liberty blog that the story is not all that it seems. He writes: Some folks on the left like to claim that the middle class is shrinking and that therefore we […]
These 9 Dow Stocks are Offering You a Bribe, Take It
There are 9 Dow stocks currently paying 3% or more. (See which stocks I’m talking about in my new “Dow Lab“) Not one of these top 2017 cash flow winners for shareholders is in the top 12 Dow stock price performers for the year. What we are looking at in 2017 is a “follow the leader” […]
Can Irma Victims Find a Way Home? What Will They Find There?
After one of the most massive evacuations ever, it’s going to take a long time for Floridians to get back home. Those returning home are already facing uncertain outcomes when they arrive. Now they may be challenged with a logistical nightmare, the possible closure of Interstate 75. Kristen M. Clark writes for the Miami Herald […]
Alternative Energy Truth—Inefficient
With much of Florida in energy crisis mode after Hurricane Irma and frustrated Floridians struggling to find gas for cars and generators, Mark P. Mills’ article is particularly timely on the performance gap between energy from wind and energy from liquid hydrocarbons. “Even if engineers were able to double or quadruple battery efficacy, that still […]
Emergency Rain Water Collection System Using MRE Sleeve
Here’s a quick way to collect water using an MRE sleeve courtesy of Corporals Corner:
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