Category Archives: By Ourselves, For Ourselves

Happy Thoughts!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Alaska

I am thankful that the future looks so bright!

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There But For The Grace of God…

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Alaska

I don’t often feel schadenfreude, but I wonder what the German portmanteau word is for comfort in the misfortunes of others, which I am guessing is the motivation for people to watch all those “reality” shows. I suppose they play … Continue reading →

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Cheap Convection Heat

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Phil Kadath

This guy says he can heat his home using clay flower pots and tea lights The Wife must have a thousand of those tea lights from Ikea. Now to the hardware place to stock up on clay posts.

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This looks like an interesting welding project

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Alaska

Chimney stove from repurposed propane cylinders.

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Some people worry about the darndest things

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Phil Kadath

Don’t worry folks. Those functions will not be part of any government shutdown initiated by the House of Representatives. A citizen initiated shutdown on the other hand…

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They Collect Everything

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Alaska

Y’all may not have seen this. Recall, please, that the NewsHour is venerated in Washington as the sober Word of Truth among the elite. For very good reasons, frankly; bias aside, they’re still better than most at what they do. … Continue reading →

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On Security, Physical and Cyber

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Alaska

Chris Byrne notes your housekeys are now very vulnerable to copying. Better than soap! He also has a nice overview of one professional’s crypto practices.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Militiaman

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Alaska

…doesn’t need camo fatigues, a BOB, or even a rifle to be effective. One does need good form, and this gentleman is demonstrating a fine deliberate Weaver-style hold with his Beretta Helwan, with his arm, not the barrel, rested on the … Continue reading →

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Phone Encryption

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Alaska

Seecrypt (which is getting all the “avoid the NSA” press today) looked interesting; my wife and I tried it out and it’s pretty intuitive and sound quality was fine for a VOIP product. However: SeeCrypt’s advisor is Anthony Chapa, who … Continue reading →

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Here is Wisdom

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Alaska

“Let him who hath understanding reckon….” ET has a very useful summary on how to interact with Big Brother. Below is just a sample. Practice privacy Make one or two everyday tasks completely private, just for practice. Buy and use … Continue reading →

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