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East Meets West – The 5.45x39mm AR-15

Though not common today, the 5.45x39mm AR-15 was popular for a time. There are still a fair number of these guns in circulation but they are something of a novelty today. Why the 5.45x39mm? The USSR issued the 7.62×39 round in the AK-47, AKM, RPK, and others, but there was a desire for a small […] Read More … The post East Meets West – The 5.45x39mm AR-15 appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Tags: Guns, History, Ussr, Editorial, Ar-15, Ammunition, 5.45x39, S&W, 5.45x39mm, AR Patterned

9 Ideas for Simple Seafood Dishes

If you love seafood, scroll through these Simple Seafood Dishes and add some to your weekly dinner menu. I am always thinking that I need to incorporate more seafood into my diet. Seafood can be healthy and so good for your body. It’s a great source of protein and has less fat than other meats and poultry. It also has many vitamins and minerals like zinc, potassium and vitamin B! My husband LOVES any dish with seafood in it so I decided to search around for a few simple and quick dinner ideas t...
Tags: Crafts, Don, Will Cook, Mahi Mahi, Carlsbad Cravings, Rasa Malaysia, Shrimp Taco Cups, Chili Pepper Madness, Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon, Seared Scallop Pasta

Xiaomi launches the InkPalm 5 mini e-reader for 599 yuan (~$91)

https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/04/0...r-599-yuan-91/ Quote: The InkPalm 5 e-Reader packs a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a pixel density of 284ppi. The device weighs just 115 grams and is as thin as 6.9mm. It is very convenient to carry and can be easily fit your pocket. It looks to run Android 8.1 with 1GB Rsm, 32Gb internal storage and a 1400mAh battery. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk
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Why Introducing DRM into 3D Printed Firearms Files Is A Bad Idea

Why Introducing DRM into 3D Printed Firearms Files Is A Bad Idea U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The idea of adding digital rights management (DRM) to 3D print files has been floating around the gun world lately. Before we get into the DRM problems, we must understand why companies use that type of software. We can consider needing to insert a floppy disk into a computer before a program would run in the 1980s as DRM’isk, but we will start in the 1990s for this explanation. Back in the early 1990s, ...
Tags: Guns, John, Nra, Northern Virginia, John Crump, Gun Rights News, Shooting Industry News, John Crump John, CTRL Pew

CS Unboxed: McFarlane DC Figures, Plus Spawn, Witcher & More!

BEGIN SLIDESHOW CS Unboxed: McFarlane DC Figures, Plus Spawn, Witcher & More! McFarlane Toys has provided ComingSoon.net with the chance to unbox their February through March lineup of new toys, including many DC Comics figures just in time to celebrate the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League! Check out our figure unboxing in the gallery below, along with buy links for each toy! RELATED: CS Unboxed: McFarlane Toys’ New Batman Figure Line! ...
Tags: Toys, Movies, Ben Affleck, Diana, Justice League, Bruce Wayne, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Collectibles, Joss Whedon, Extras, Omega, Miller, McFarlane, Steppenwolf, Zack Snyder

The Rimfire Report: Hang Loose with the Rimfire Ma Deuce

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about rimfire firearms, ammunition, practices, and trends. This week we’ll be taking a look at a piece of rimfire belt-fed goodness in the form of a rimfire Ma Deuce or M2. No matter how you take it, belt-fed guns are […] Read More … The post The Rimfire Report: Hang Loose with the Rimfire Ma Deuce appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Tags: Guns, Rimfire Ma Deuce

Yahoo Answers to Shut Down

Yahoo has announced that Yahoo Answers will shut down on May 4th, 2021. It will switch to read-only starting April 20, 2021. Read more on howtoweb.com
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State GOPers Craft Wild Gambits To Wriggle Out Of Fed Gun Control Measures

Faced with a Democratic Congress and White House, Missouri state Sen. Bill White (R) thought long and hard about legislative maneuvers he could pursue to shield his state’s residents from potential new gun laws out of Washington.  [Author: Matt Shuham]
Tags: News, Guns, Congress, Washington, Missouri, Gun Control, South Carolina, Fed, Matt Shuham, White House Missouri

POTD: Russian AKs, Huskies & Reindeer

“Jingle bells, jingle bells – Jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride, In a one reindeer open sleigh…” We don’t usually open our Photo Of The Day with a song, but when it’s appropriate we take the liberty. This almost looks like the Danish Sirius Dog Sled Patrol in Greenland, but […] Read More … The post POTD: Russian AKs, Huskies & Reindeer appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Tags: Guns, Defense, Greenland, Reindeer, Jingle, Photo of the Day, Circus Kalashnikov

In Colorado, They’re Cracking the Code on Gun Control: It Doesn’t Work

Coloradoans are suggesting that gun control laws don’t prevent violent crimes.(Dave Workman photo) U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Writing over the weekend in the Denver Post, George H. Brauchler—former district attorney for the Centennial State’s 18th Judicial District—wrote something that might be considered blasphemy among anti-gun politicians and gun prohibition lobbying groups. Brauchler was discussing mass shootings in Colorado in a story headlined, “Gun laws may prevent some crimes, but mass ...
Tags: Guns, Colorado, Cdc, White House, Georgia, Joe Biden, House, Connecticut, Gun Control, Capitol Hill, Homicide, Boulder, Washington State, Seattle, Denver, Cruz

Marquee Innovations Inflatable Rocket Pool With Water Slide $39.99 (Reg. $99.99) at WOOT!

  Need some new backyard fun? Check out this deal at WOOT! Get the Marquee Innovations Inflatable Rocket Pool With Water Slide for only $39.99 (Reg. $99.99) at WOOT! Limit 3, while supplies last. Free standard shipping for Prime members Description: SUMMER IS HERE – It’s your chance to take your kids by surprise! Taking them... Read More
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Best-selling author Scott Turow joins Tod Goldberg, Jean Hanff Korelitz on Bookish virtual salon

Scott Turow, author of  “Presumed Innocent” as well as other notable bestsellers including the recent “The Last Trial,” joins the lineup Friday, April 9, at 5 p.m. on BOOKISH, the virtual salon-style program by the Southern California News Group featuring literary and cultural conversations with authors and performers. Hosted by author, performer and NPR commentator Sandra Tsing Loh, the program also features authors Tod Goldberg talking about his new murder thriller collection “The Low Desert”;...
Tags: Books, Hbo, Virginia, Sport, Marlo Thomas, Things To Do, Soccer, Npr, Southern California, Scott Turow, Peter Sagal, Sandra Tsing Loh, East LA, Kaitlyn Greenidge, Southern California News Group, Jean Hanff Korelitz

The 5 best gardening shovels in 2021

Whether it's for weeding, breaking up soil, or digging beds, you need a good gardening shovel. The Fiskars Long-Handle Round-Point Steel Digging Shovel is easy to use and won't break the bank. If you're looking for a snow shovel, check out our guide to the best snow shovels. While a shovel might not be your most thrilling purchase, at least one belongs in the tool shed of every gardener, whether they're looking after a few potted plants or an extensive vegetable garden. The only...
Tags: Reviews, Home, Outdoors, Gardening, Trends, Features, Buying Guide, Fiskars, Home And Garden, Shovel, Insider Picks Guides, Best Guides, Guide Update, Home (Reviews, Michelle Ullman, Home Improvement Guides

Tattooed Men are coming!

Here is the first one in line. I’ve got a whole stack on my worktable and I’m working to bring them to life this week. (Not all of these will get finished although in my fantasy they do!) He has a sweet curl in his hair-
Tags: Crafts, General, Doll, DOTD, Finished Projects, Tattooed Man

Cool Modern Textiles from Interface

Kari Pei, Interface VP of Global Design, is paying homage to great women designers who have influenced her—like icon Florence Knoll, “a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern look and feel of America’s postwar corporate office.” Pei notes Knoll’s influence in her own designs for Interface. Examples abound. Like Textured Gridlock from the Chelsea Estate Collection (above), a highly touchable textile that evokes the compact fuzz of Scottish wool. Digitized Tuft from t...
Tags: Books, America, Pei, Knoll, Florence Knoll, Kari Pei, Chelsea Estate Collection

NRSC Hiding Swamp Loyalties in Fundraising Appeals to Trump Supporters

From their fundraising appeals, you’d think the entire Republican National Senate Committee does. (RNSC/Facebook) U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- “Stop Biden from DESTROYING Trump’s Wall!” an email solicitation from the National Republican Senatorial Committee urges.  “Biden is DESTROYING Trump’s Border Security!  He stopped construction on Trump’s wall and may start to tear it down.  And now the CRISIS on our southern border is worse than ever!” “The border is now OPEN to drug cartels and human tr...
Tags: Facebook, Florida, Guns, Supreme Court, Washington Post, Senate, Immigration, America, Keystone, Republican Party, Resistance, Democrat, Republican, Biden, Churchill, Trump

Resurrecting the Fliegerfaust Multi-Barreled Rocket Launcher

Jonathan Wild is back at it again with his latest DIY rocket launcher project. The design once again hailing from Germany but not quite as well known is the Fliegerfaust multi-barreled surface-to-air rocket launcher. This obscure piece of explosives technology never saw widespread use even though over 10,000 units were ordered. This time Jonathan Plans […] Read More … The post Resurrecting the Fliegerfaust Multi-Barreled Rocket Launcher appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Tags: Guns, Germany, Daily News, Jonathan, NFA / Suppressors / Class III, Jonathan Wild, Fliegerfaust, Rocket Launchers

4th Annual Florida Carry Speakers Event a Success! ~ After Action Report & VIDEO

4th Annual Florida Carry Speakers Event a Success! Florida – -(AmmoLand.com)-  On Saturday, March 20th 2021 over 100 patriots assembled to celebrate freedom.  It was the 4th Annual Speaker’s event, hosted by Kevin Sona and sponsored by  Florida Carry Inc. & Katz & Phillps, P.A. The Firearm Firm.  The event featured 2nd Amendment leaders, patriots, and advocates from all over the country, coming from as far as California.  The event was emceed by Paul Lathrop, the Deputy Director of New Media ...
Tags: Florida, Hbo, Guns, California, US, America, Georgia, New Jersey, San Diego County, Stephen, Sarah, Craig, David Smith, Nra, Eric, Host

Spark. Create. Imagine. 10-in-1 Activity Trunk, 72 Pieces $7.41 (Reg. $14.82) at Walmart!

  Great Deal at Walmart  for a toy to spark the imagination! This Spark. Create. Imagine. 10-in-1 Activity Trunk, 72 Pieces is only $7.41 (Reg. $14.82) at Walmart! $35+ orders ship free or choose free in store pickup. Description: Keeping kids aged 24-60 months occupied and entertained is easy with the Spark. Create. Imagine. 10-in-1... Read More
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NICS All-Time Record for March 2021, Gun Sales Down 20% from Record Set in 2020

NICS All Time Record for March 2021, Gun Sales Down 20% from Record Set in 2020 (image provided by Dave Workman) U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The total National Instant background Check System (NICS) checks In March of 2021 were an all-time record for the month. The total checks done were reported at 4,691,738. The next highest month was January of 2021, with 4,317,804. The third highest month was 3,937,066 in December of 2020. Those numbers are very large. They reflect the continuing expansion o...
Tags: Guns, America, Department Of Defense, United States, Arizona, Kim, Illinois, March, Newton, ATF, NICS, Zimring, Dave Workman, Weingarten, Gun Rights News, Dean Weingarten

Guns InStock: Glock 19 Gen5 Semi-Automatic 9mm Pistol $619.99 FREE S&H CODE

Check out our Daily Gun Deals page for more savings! Need more 9mm Ammo? Then BookMark this page! Own A Gun? Make Sure you are Covered. Legal Defense for Self-Defense. Glock 19 Gen5 Semi-Automatic 9mm Pistol Deal USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman’s guide has in-stock and shipping the Glock 19 Gen5, Semi-Automatic, 9mm, 4.02″ Barrel, 15+1 Round pistol for $619.99 after a coupon code “GUNSNGEAR” and a member price at check out. These have been very hard to get your hands on and will se...
Tags: Guns, Glock, Sportsman, Firearm News, USA Ammoland, Daily Gun Deals, AmmoLand INC, Sportsman's Guide

[Kobo] Series and series_index issue

When I add series info into the books in Calibre Library, there will be series and series_index (or number). The series column in Calibre Library becomes "SeriesName[1]" After I send the books into my Kobo Forma, and info of the new sent books in Kobo device will be: Code: 01 - title SeriesName - 1 author the title is renamed as "01 - title", and series info becomes "SeriesName - 1" For a long time, I'll replug my device and use "Koboutilies->Update Metadata in Device Library" to updat...
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Series and series_index issue

When I add series info into the books in Calibre Library, there will be series and series_index (or number). The series column in Calibre Library becomes "SeriesName[1]" After I send the books into my Kobo Forma, and info of the new sent books in Kobo device will be: Code: 01 - title SeriesName - 1 author the title is renamed as "01 - title", and series info becomes "SeriesName - 1" For a long time, I'll replug my device and use "Koboutilies->Update Metadata in Device Library" to updat...
Tags: Books, Calibre, Kobo, Device Library, Update Metadata, Kobo Forma

Perry Rhodan NEO being Published in English

J-Novel Club 2nd April. A reboot of the legendary science-fiction epic “Perry Rhodan NEO” is a reimagined version for the 21st century. When a key moon base goes dark, it’s up to astronaut Perry Rhodan and his crew to mount a rescue. The truth of Rhodan’s mission, though, is top secret, and what he discovers will change the universe forever. This long-running epic series will be starting today on J-Novel Club with two parts available to read and with beautiful cover art by toi8. Get ready t...
Tags: Books, Reading Recommendations, Neo, Perry Rhodan, Rhodan, J Novel Club, Pabel Moewig Verlag

Silencer Central Announces New South Dakota Headquarters

Silencer Central has helped make the process of purchasing a suppressor just a tad bit less of a hassle. They handle all the messy paperwork for you and have your suppressor delivered right to your front door! Due to an increase in business, the company has decided to expand its operation by acquiring a new […] Read More … The post Silencer Central Announces New South Dakota Headquarters appeared first on The Firearm Blog.
Tags: News, Guns, Companies, South Dakota, Daily News, NFA, Suppressors, Silencers, New South Dakota, Silencer Central

Ammo Deals: Federal Premium 9mm 124grn JHP Ammo Deal 20rnds $17.99 Ends 3/10/21

Check out our Daily Gun Deals page for more savings! Need more 9mm Ammo? Then BookMark this page! Own A Gun? Make Sure you are Covered. Legal Defense for Self-Defense. Federal Premium 9mm 124grn JHP Punch Ammo Deal USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Dvor.com has in stock and shipping Federal Premium Centerfire Handgun Ammunition in 9mm Luger 124 grain Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo in 20 Round boxes for $17.99. That is $0.899 each a round. Limit 2 per box customer. This offer ends...
Tags: Guns, Luger, Ammunition News, 9mm, USA Ammoland, Dvor, Federal Ammunition, Daily Gun Deals, AmmoLand INC, Federal Premium Centerfire Handgun Ammunition, Jacketed Hollow Point Centerfire Pistol Ammo

Styling Wars: Hair Gel vs Mousse, Which Is Better?

Many modern hair products originated in France as early as the 1700s. Hair mousse was invented in France in the 1980s. Just before that, modern hair gel was invented in the United States in the 1960s. Hair gel and mousse are staples of modern hairstyling. But which one … The post Styling Wars: Hair Gel vs Mousse, Which Is Better? appeared first on Pop Culture Tees.
Tags: France, United States, T-shirts, Fashion Trends

Google Apps on Hisense A5 Pro CC | A7CC - Multilanguage - Debloat TUTORIAL

Hi Guys! This my new video tutorial on how to: - Install Google Apps on Hisense A5 Pro CC and A7CC - Add any language to your phone - Debloat https://youtu.be/GAMlz4oQKgU Hope you enjoy it and don't forget to subscribe to my channel! 👍😉
Tags: Books, Android Devices

Smith’s 3 Inch 12 in 1 MULTITOOL – Gear Review

The SMITH’S 3 INCH 12 in 1 MULTITOOL is a cute little and yet functional multi-tool. U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- I’ve never called a tool cute but the Smith’s 3-inch 12-1 multitool might just deserve that description. It is the coolest little multi-tool that I’ve ever seen. It folds up and can fit in the palm of your hand but when opened up, it is a real tool. Let’s cover what tools Smith’s 3 Inch 12 in 1 Multi-tool has: Can opener Bottlecap opener Wirecutter Knife blade Saw Pliers Flathead s...
Tags: Guns, US, Amazon Kindle, Gear, Philips, Smith, Amazon Picks, Hunt Alaska Bass Pro Shops Bowhunter, Tom Claycomb Tom Claycomb

Hello from Italy!

Hello everybody! It's very nice to be part of such a fantastic forum! Thank you in advance for helping me out :)
Tags: Books, Introduce Yourself, Italy