Category: Family Safety

How to “Shim” a MasterLock

Thanks to UrbanSurvival.com for sharing this great video on how to use an aluminum can to “Shim” a MasterLock combination lock. Enjoy!!!

Sunday May 24th, 2009 in Family Safety, Technology | No Comments »

Will whole body imaging lead to “TSA Porn”?

So you’re at the airport, you’ve gone through the inevitable check-in and security line, when you walk through a machine you think is a metal detector, just like you probably have a number of times before. However, if you’re at one of nineteen airports across the country testing new “whole body imaging” scanners, you might […]

Road Warriors bare all for TSA – Millimeter Wave X-Ray

CNN.com posted a GREAT article about the TSA’s plan to roll out millimeter X-Ray to more and more airports. I hope someone releases the scans of our top politicians. The option of walking through a whole-body scanner or taking a pat-down shouldn’t be the final answer, said Chris Calabrese, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union. […]

From the Big Brother Files – Wisconsin Police can use GPS tracking without warrant.

Another scary story to followup my Patriot Act story from last week. Chicago Sun Times reports…. As the law currently stands, the court said police can mount GPS on cars to track people without violating their constitutional rights — even if the drivers aren’t suspects. Officers do not need to get warrants beforehand because GPS […]

Check out my 9mm

NewTek Hardware engineering guru, Kevin Rouviere has tested his skill at gun smithing and made true 9mm weapon using the NewTek laser.

Monday May 4th, 2009 in Family Safety, NewTek, Technology | 1 Comment »

Swine Flu – What should you do to prepare?

Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past week, you are well aware of the potential risk of a swine flu pandemic. Being in South Texas, where there are already reported cases, I must admit that I’ve been closely watching this story. Here are some facts: 50 confirmed cases here in the […]

Tuesday April 28th, 2009 in Family Safety, World Gone Wild | No Comments »

Gov. Perry Backs Resolution Affirming Texas’ Sovereignty Under 10th Amendment

Way to go Governor Perry! Don’t mess with Texas! “I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts […]

Tuesday April 14th, 2009 in Family Safety, World Gone Wild | No Comments »

Study shows that 47% of Americans are idiots..

The American Education system at work… Just 53% say Capitalism is better than Socialism

Thursday April 9th, 2009 in Family Safety, World Gone Wild | No Comments »

Disturbing Safety Commercials from Canada

WOW! Do the Canadians really know how to shock you into being safe.. Enjoy these light hearted safety spots!

Monday April 6th, 2009 in Family Safety, World Gone Wild | No Comments »

Stop Domestic Violence – Keira Knightley

One of the most powerful commercials that I’ve seen in a long time. Please share this link!