On this day in 1787, Congress enacted the Northwest Ordinance, structuring settlement of the Northwest Territory and creating a policy for the addition of new states to the nation. The members of Congress knew that, if their new confederation were to survive intact, it had to resolve the states’ competing claims to western territory.
One of life’s little problems is how to carry the things we need. A lot of junk can go into pockets, but what about all the stuff that can’t, particularly in a self-defense scenario? We may have to hide our defensive equipment, but in some scenarios we don’t. That’s where gear like belts, chest rigs, and plate carriers can come in handy, especially if they have the Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) found on most western military Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) these days. PALS is a system of webbing that allow you to mesh one piece of gear to …
I remember when the .17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) round first came out, and I believe it was Savage Arms who was the first gun maker to chamber this hot, new round in their rifle. Everyone was jumping on the bandwagon to get this new rifle and new caliber. I sat back and waited for a while before taking a close look at the .17 WSM. I liked what I saw and what my results were in my testing. Still, I wasn’t about to run out and buy a rifle chambered in .17 WSM. Ruger recently announced their Model 77/17 …
Here is my grandmother Upton’s shortcake recipe. This is fantastic with strawberries or peaches. Of course, Grandma served this with some real whipped cream. It serves six. Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 5 tsp. (rounded) baking powder 1 good pinch of salt 5 Tbsp. Crisco, butter, or margarine 3 tsp. sugar slightly less than 3/4 cup whole milk Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or pastry cutter, blend together the dry ingredients with the Crisco and sugar. Stir in the whole milk. Using a fork, press mixture into …
HJL, Hi! Can anyone tell me why parking your vehicle in a metal building will not provide the same EMP shielding as a metal ammo box or trash can? If my building is all steel, with no windows and has a metal roll up door, then where is the wave penetration? I was wondering if any experts out there knew the answer. Thanks. – R.M. HJL Responds: The key to a Faraday cage is that the construction has good electrical conductivity across the entire surface and that there are no “holes” that are large enough to allow significant leakage through …
When Money Dies – G.G. o o o California’s war against the middle class: Massive income inequality pushes a growth in crowded rental households and lack of income growth. o o o Why We Should Get Used To Low Oil Prices o o o Debt Crisis Central: Let’s Not Forget About America – H.L.
The WHY of the Christian States of America.. – C.B. o o o It’s good to see some good peace officers out there! Constitutionally aware police officer dresses down thug security guard – T.P. o o o The Army’s robo-exoskeleton will help soldiers shoot straighter – D.S. HJL Adds: This will be an interesting development to follow. It has always been my understanding that the tremors it is designed to combat are not the issue with “misses” but instead it’s the co-ordination with simultaneously pulling the trigger and holding on target. Our brains have a tendency to want to jerk …
“The common denominator in all government activity is the use of force: Government either forces you to do things, forces you not to do things, or forces you to pay for things.” – Doug Newman