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When [...]]]> Not all security warrants the use of firearms. In the video below, we see in action the value of in-home video cameras. While some folks may think that cameras setup in your home are intrusive to the occupants of the home (kids and teens), consider this video.

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When Seconds Count: Live Streaming Break-In Edition | The Truth About Guns.

Why upgrade if it’s so awesome to start with? Simple… because you can. And honestly there are [...]]]> The Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22 has been out for about three years now and it is still an awesome gun. But with any good tactical rifle, one soon realizes that the upgrade bug will bite and take hold.

Why upgrade if it’s so awesome to start with? Simple… because you can. And honestly there are some upgrades that add to the comfort of the rifle. Not all upgrades have to be very expensive either.

TactiCrayola – This is nothing more than some crayons and some time to enhance the stamped lettering and logos on the weapon with a crayon for a more refined, “professional”, true AR look.  Check out the YouTube Videos on this project.

TactiCrayola Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxSvZyW8APg

TactiCrayola Part 2 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgbDzyzNTpE

Hogue Overmolded Grip – This $15 upgrade is by far one of, if not the best upgrade for your 15-22. I went from the standard AR-15 grip, which IMO is crap. For my hands it was too “short”. I added this grip and the rifle instantly felt like and extension of my hand. Pure comfort. Available from MidwayUSA.com.

Rail Covers – The 15-22, being all polymer, still has rails that can be a bit rough on the hands. Invest in some Tapco rail covers for your rifle. Do not spend money on the more expensive packages. The Tapco covers are excellent. You’ll receive 5, 6.5″ covers for $13, if your order from MidwayUSA.com.

Foregrip – Adding an angled or vertical forgrip (your preference) can enhance the stability of your weapon as you hold it.

Optics – The sky’s the limit in this area. However I personally cannot justify a $500 optic on a $400 firearm. But that’s not to say that it’s not wicked cool to do so. I’ve read that due to the lack of recoil on a .22LR, that optics designed for airsoft or paintball guns will work well. I personally have installed a BSA scope on mine and I like it. Red Dots are all the rage on this rifle according to the internet.

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But [...]]]> I love popcorn. Currently I make it in a table top oil based electric popper. But if the grid was down… I could be in some serious trouble. So I sought someone who had successfully made popcorn on a camp cook stove and here are the results.

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But this lead me to think of more camp stove ideas…

Alcohol Stove Baked Meat Loaf

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Hot Pizza

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Apparently olive oil is the perfect for a date night with your spouse. You can use it for shaving, food,  to remove makeup and even as a personal lubricant.

25 Alternative Uses for Olive Oil » Curbly | DIY Design Community « Keywords: olive_oil, olive, cleaning, money.

The concept of a settlement or a small village or [...]]]> Back in November we published an article about the topic of a “home group“. Today I came across this article on the APN site and thought to share it as it is exactly what I was talking about back in November, but in better detail.

The concept of a settlement or a small village or any other real life establishment of social engagement is all but forbidden today. Our kids rarely talk on the phone and blur the lines between their online and offline lives. They are… we are losing the art of social interaction. We’ve crafted a world that seemingly needs nothing, on the surface. But as soon as any disruption happens. They are screwed.

Now is the time to build on self-reliance and get to know your resources.

Over time, our society has increasingly encouraged distrust of strangers and discouraged direct social contact. A divided society is easier to control. Most of today’s society struggles to find common ground with each other on a personal basis. Who can blame them? Our technology and “Me-ism” has effectively discouraged personal interaction.

via Self Organizing Collective SOC-Not a dirty word : American Preppers Network.

National attention to the topic of prepping can be a good thing. And honestly I think that while some media outlets portray preppers as “extremist” or even “fringe citizens”… the attention is still cause for others to pay attention and think about their own preparedness. As this is [...]]]> Click here to view the embedded video.

National attention to the topic of prepping can be a good thing. And honestly I think that while some media outlets portray preppers as “extremist” or even “fringe citizens”… the attention is still cause for others to pay attention and think about their own preparedness. As this is a movement that is positive in nature is is about self-reliance.

And if anything, preppers are people who are preparing to be less of a burden on whatever emergency services are available during a disaster, leaving more for those who really need it.

“Prepping”: The New American Craze | Gather.

Click here to view the embedded [...]]]> I simply couldn’t resist posting this bit of geek p*rn! Apparently they are called kilobots and they are low cost and great for collective instruction (read low-cost drone army). I’ve got a request in for a quote on 15 of these puppies! I’ll report back when I receive it.

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See nano quadcopter robots swarm (video) – Yahoo! News.

Take break this weekend and get your geek on. Why not take control of your destiny Luke, and root your Android. If you have an iPhone… these aren’t the droids you’re looking for… move along, move along.

Disclaimer: This information is being shared with you for educational purposes and in no way is Ecolante.com, [...]]]>

Take break this weekend and get your geek on. Why not take control of your destiny Luke, and root your Android. If you have an iPhone… these aren’t the droids you’re looking for… move along, move along.

Disclaimer: This information is being shared with you for educational purposes and in no way is Ecolante.com, it’s owner, operators or any affiliated persons, servers or responsible for any damage or undesired results of applying this information to any real world device.

Now on to business.

Lifehacker’s Guide to Rooting - The Start to Finish Guide to Rooting Your Android Phone.

Lifehacker’s Droid Rooting Pack (torrent file) – Download everything you need to get started. Remember to share.

Get these files directly and use the video tutorial.