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"Clearly," (note the quotes) it was an inappropriate use of deadly force. However, by the time I got to the part where the shooting occurred, I had already seen several minutes of CCTV footage from various perspectives that showed the perpetrator handling the bike lock, slinging it over his...

I was into offshore singlehanded sailing for many years. The other boatowners in Key West where I kept my boat had some words of wisdom. Regarding maintenance: "Teak is supposed to be grey and bronze is supposed to be green." :) Regarding toys and expenses: "If it flies or floats, it's...

There's a very low probability that I'll be involved in a similar event, but with training and situational awareness, I hope I'm sufficiently prepared. Only a real situation will reveal how I'll actually react, but to quote one of my CCW instructors: "If it ain't kin, I ain't in" meaning I...

I was once stopped for physical inspection of my carry-on at a TSA Pre-check line. They thought they detected a weapon with a blade tip. After rummaging through my belongings, the guy took out my gold fountain pen. He had no idea what a fountain pen was, but fortunately, the supervisor did...

I bought my own dehydrator a few years ago so I make my own jerky. No more need to go to some stinkin' gun show.:) Actually, gun shows do have quite a bit of entertainment value. I'd still go but with no expectations of scoring a bargain or buying a specific item. Most of my past gun show trips...

It's unfortunate that civilians end up as casualties, particularly if indeed used as human shields. Most of us remember where we were on 9/11. I happened to be stuck overseas and I vividly recall videos of Palestinians in the West Bank: men, women, and yes, children, celebrating the murders of...

Back in the 1700s, a visionary in the era of muskets wrote a Christmas song about "a cartridge in a pear tree."

I looked at DMR a few years ago. One area that I recognized was TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) which I recognized as one of the cellular multi-user technologies before GSM took over the world. I'll have to re-visit it now that radio prices have gone down quite a bit. There's a Baofeng...

In general, I think it's ok to look and even ask about the tattoos, since they're exposed. After all, I'm sure a lot of clear thought :) went into: - the location, such as being easily concealed in various situations such as professional vs. recreational settings. As we can see from the...

I've been a fountain pen user for many years. Most people don't know how to use them. I've even had a carry-on bag inspected by TSA because the person didn't know what a fountain pen was. My fountain pens don't get a chance to walk away because when someone asks to borrow my pen, I have a valid...

I agree. The video in Post #17 appears to show a lack of rudder input. Notice at 28 seconds, the pilot was dealing with a right crosswind component that he was trying to overcome by turning the ailerons to the right. I've landed in crosswinds higher than a plane's "maximum demonstrated crosswind...

Gun advice, regarding quality: Cry now, or pay more later. Life advice: "A man's got to know his limitations" - Inspector Harry Callahan

The ads I get are for the "Classy Women of Walmart." Probably due to my browsing history. I don't know how these advertisers make money. Perhaps they're selling cellulite cream and tramp stamp concealers. Now, you guys have made me really curious. Next time I'll click on the ad to help this site.

I hunt deer with my 14" 460XVR up north. I always use a minimum of active noise reduction (ANR) ear muffs. The ear muffs keep my ears warm. I can hear better than with bare ears. Sound direction is not compromised since each cup has its own microphone. I can hear the rustle of leaves and...

"The check's in the mail." Scammers have been using that line since Benjamin Franklin's time.

I still have the same phone number that started out as a landline (twisted pair wires with RJ-11 plug). Many years ago, I got rid of the landline and tansferred the phone number to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) as they call it. Basically, VOIP uses internet service to send/receive phone...

I found this cuddly stray outside the back door, viewed from a side window. I believe it was patiently waiting for one of us to pet it then take it for a romp around the yard. I don't have a leash for it. Can someone recommend one that's easy to put on and remove? I felt a bit guilty that it...

I used to dock my sailboat at nearby Stock Island, near Mile Marker 5. You'll notice that US 1 Overseas Highway is navigated by Mile Marker (MM), from MM 127 in Florida City to MM 0 in Key West. 5 hours isn't much time. If you want snorkeling, the closest decent spot to Key West is Western...

In a low and calm voice, I answer "Eternity Funeral Homes. How may we help you at this time of need?" Spoofing should be made illegal, although it may be more challenging to enforce when call originates overseas. These callers often spoof phone numbers from the same area code to make them...

Thanks for the PSA. I think the biggest risk for me would be complacency. If I had to use a power tool often, I’d probably start taking shortcuts. I recently worked on clearing vegetation around the yard, using a gas powered trimmer. Before getting near the blade to check for play, or to add...