DPx HEST 6 OD

I’ve learned after reviewing products of all kinds that I can usually tell the quality of a product by how it is shipped and packaged.

In the case of DPx Gear, Inc.s’ USA made DPx HEST 6 OD fixed blade knife its shipping and packaging rate 100% perfect!

I received the knife in a plain brown shipping box secured with heavy tape.

Inside the fold-over flap box was a small, heavy cardboard box with a flip-in/insert lid and a DPX Gear sticker with an American flag. Inside that box was green camolike shredded paper and snug in the paper was the knife in its scabbard in a clear plastic sleeve.

Also included was a DPx Gear skull logo sticker and a flier for the company’s Blue Ridge Knives Mercer Sport Knives.

Talk about secure packaging and packing! I am impressed!

Made in the USA the DPX HEST 6 OD fixed blade knife

It's as rugged as they come-the perfect outdoor/military survival knife.

I’m a big believer in being prepared for unexpected survival contingencies and this knife is the exact tool and weapon that guarantees survival.

It’s rugged, nearly indestructible and can take a beating in wet, cold, hot and other severe conditions and environments. It’s more than a sharp knife, it’s a practical survival tool.

It’s stay-sharp blade can take abuse and it's good for camping, survival and defense.

The knife handles well with its scaled G10 laminated handle with ergonomic grip. It’s weighted and balanced to fit securely in your hand with no slip or chance of injuring yourself.

Screws on the side of the handle can be loosened allowing you to open the hollow handle for storage for such items as fishing line, fish hooks, a firestarter and other small survival gear.

Personally I pack all of the above mentioned items along with a couple straight pins, two or three waterproof matches and even a small dime-size compass.

The balanced blade, pommel and handle combine to make a forward balancing point ideal for cutting, chopping and hacking with less stress and fatigue.

The knife feels good in my large hand with its ergonomic handle, heavy blade and balance.

The six-inch sword-grind blade is made from machined 35vN steel with a hardness index of 61. It’s also coated with PVD to reduce glare.

Included with the knife is a black KYDEX sheath with a heavy duty belt clip that secure to your belt or pants. 

The durable sheath material is held together by heavy screw/rivets, has several circular and slit holes for extra tiedown security and a fitted blade slot that keeps the knife secure. The knife clicks into place with no chance of slippage.

Take a look at the list of features the knife offers:

• A Matte Black PVD Coated S35vN blade steel
• American OD Green G10 scales
• A wire stripper jimping in three common wire gauges
• A striker pommel with pry bar and lanyard hole
• A KYDEX Sheath 
• A hollow handle for storing survival items
• Weight is 10.23 ounces
• Length is 11.18 inches
• Blade length is 6 inches
• A glass breaker 
• A lanyard hole
• A striker/bone cracker/pry bar on the pommel

I’ve owned other fixed blade camping/survival knives before-the DPx HEST 6 OD leaves them all behind in the dust.

To paraphrase Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee, “Now this is a knife!”

Romans 15:13 - Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Musing To My Ears

I am no prophet, muse, expert, philosopher or zealot. I’m just a guy, writing down his thoughts and attempting to share what we all feel, know and experience.

I’ll attempt to unravel a few questions we all ask and delve into what exactly qualifies us as human beings.

True, I have my own beliefs about God (I’m a Christian), but I have no intention of shoving my beliefs down anyone’s throat. So I’ll make it brief.

Here is what I believe in a nutshell: Man is a God created being. We started as perfect beings, messed things up and because God gave us a free will we reaped the results of making a bad choice.

God is love so he made a way of escape and redemption for us through his son Jesus Christ.

Jesus the Messiah came to earth, sacrificed his life for humanity and took the collected sin of all mankind, past, present and future, on his back. He died, rose again and thus established a way we all can go to Heaven.

 It’s really simple. We have to admit we’re a sinner, ask for forgiveness and for God to save us. He keeps his promise. Salvation is not through our own power or good works but through the grace of God. It takes faith and it is not ‘easy believeism’ as so many call it.

 I keep God’s commandmanets not becasue I have to, but becasue I want to. It pleases God-could I do anything less but to thank him for saving me?

OK, preaching time is over-on to the meat of this book.

Existence

Have you ever taken the time to find a quiet corner of a room, comfortably set in a chair, gather yourself and just think about things?

I’m not talking about day-to-day activates like family, work, what to eat, etc. I’m talking about deep thoughts, pondering the possibilities of existence and what life is and why you’re here, among other things.

Take the time to look past yourself, to explore new areas you’ve never speculated before. Time, eternity, creation, death, life after death, final destination, your abilities-tapped and untapped, how you can shape your life and benefit the lives of others-the door to everything is wide open.

It’s fun to speculate, dream and be awestruck by the possibilities. Nothing is impossible for God! I truly believe as humanity we have barely began to realize our full potential-God willing.

Have you ever wondered about creation? People have all sorts of theories.

I believe God created man. Evolution is pure speculation.

Think about it. How is it possible that life springs from something that is not alive?

Just look at the complexity of the human body. How is it possible for all the cells in the body to coordinate with each other in all the systems in the body? By chance? Hardly. The body is designed as are all the living things on the planet.

Take the DNA-it’s a code-very much like a computer program. What are the odds that by pure trial and error such a complex structure could exist-let alone operate? Again how can life spring from unlife?

I’m not trying to persuade anyone. Everyone has their own opinion and my point of view or others will not change. Why argue? I will say that no matter how you mix chemicals together, shoot it with electricity or other ‘scientific’ paraphernalia, life will not be created. You may get a few molecular bonds and groupings, but life? It’s never going to happen.

Do you realize that human beings are essentially made from dirt, sunlight and water? Our bodies are nothing more than biological machines that transport our consciousness about.

You’ve heard of mind over matter. We are perfect examples of it. How is it possible that our minds can trigger electrical responses that course out to our limbs and organs causing them to move and function? Some are voluntarily, and some automatically. Imagine having to tell yourself to breath, pump blood, digest food, saturate your body with oxygen or a thousand other functions we simply take for granted.

Our brains are nothing more than containers for our spirits/souls.

When we die our consciousness lives on. What happens to solids when they break down? That’s right, energy remains and our consciousness is energy-spiritual-but energy.

Life is complex-far too complex to have been formed by evolution.

Think about that for a moment. In order for evolution to exist every living thing all over the entire world would have to evolve at the same time. It could not start with one organism. For a fish to walk on land is impossible. Sustenance, bodily functions, symbiosis, everything would have to be already in place for an entire ecosystem to exist.

For one thing the fish has no idea what land is. How would fish know to sprout legs and breath air? It wouldn’t. We give nature too much credit for intelligence right down to the cell level. Does a cell have a brain-of course not.

What would be the point for the fish to evolve to walk on land? Water is its environment. It’s sustenance exists in the water. Why would it need to move to land? It would have no idea what to do to survive, let alone eat. How would it reproduce? There would be no other landfish to reproduce with. The whole idea is absurd!

Why is so hard to believe that the creation of the universe needs a creator? Why do science and God need to be separate? After all, God created everything. Doesn’t it makes sense that he is the chief scientist?

Did it never occur to anyone that God created everything to appear aged? He didn’t create Adam and Eve as babies-but as full-grown adults.

Why Are you Here?

Everyone in some time during their life asks that question.

Here’s what I think-it’s not about you.

I used to think that my sole purpose in life was to be happy, accomplish my goals and satisfy my wants and needs.

Now I know that I am here to contribute to society, to uplift others, to serve God and to put other people’s needs before my own. Think about it. If everybody had those goals in life everyone’s needs and many of their wants would be satisfied.

“But, what about my wants and needs?’ you might ask.

I’ve discovered if I put my selfishness aside and aim to help, uplift and encourage other pepole that my wants and needs are always met. It’s a win, win.

Let’s face it. We’re only on this earth for a short time. We can spend our time accumulating stuff, chasing fame, fortune, accomplishments and the like. But, in the end it all means nothing. We can’take it with us.

My old pastor used to say, “I’ve never seen a hearse hauling a U-Haul trailer.”

Be honest. If you have food to eat, cloths to wear, a place to stay, your health, friends, family and the basics of life, what more do you need?

As I grow older I find I need less and less clutter in my life and that includes stuff, activities, caustic people and ‘me’ time.

Having the most toys means nothing. Everything eventually turns to rust or dust.

Don’t get me wrong. It’s wise and prudent to plan your finances, set goals and provide for your family. But, isn’t family your first priority? Isn’t a friendship worth more than its weight in gold?

We all experience up and downs in our lives. You have to go into the valley to appreciate the mountaintop experiences. No one likes suffering, loosing a loved one, sickness or other bad experience or catastrophe. After all, we are human.

Considering how short life is, why not make the best of it?

I am blessed. God has given me so much. I can’t possibly thank him enough. It took a long time for God to knock some sense into my brain. It’s not been easy and I’d be lying if I said I went along with God’s plans all the time. I’m a work in progress.

Body/Mind/Spirit/Soul

As humans we are a complex, multi-layered species.

We have a physical body that needs care and attention, a mind that must be kept active, a spirit that needs guidance and a soul that is eternal.

I’d like to talk about our thoughts specifically.

As I mentioned earlier we all have thoughts-most of them about routine day-to-day stuff. We get caught up on life’s ups and downs, events, issues and the like. We spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about our body, pampering it, spoiling it, catering to its wants and needs and just surviving.

But what about our thoughts?

Do you think deeply and ponder? Do you attempt to look past everyday thoughts and expand your understanding of all that is around you? The things seen and unseen?

Over the past few years I’ve attempted to learn new things, read about subjects that in the past I skittered over and to look further into my mind, my motivations, capabilities, limitations and so forth. It’s really quite fascinating.

I allow my mind to wander. To look at other’s opinions with a fresh mind. To reach out to understand, learn and grow.

Spend time with yourself. Sit. Think. Use your time to better yourself and in the process you’ll not only benefit from your efforts but pass those benefits onto others.

How do you break out of your mundane, daily train of thought?

Dare to try new things, explore, read, try to solve problems, look outside the box, try to solve problems from a different direction.

It can be a bit scary and intimidating. But, how else can you see things from a different point of view unless you try? Success comes one step at a time. Take your time, allow your mind to wander, see things as they are, speculate, don’t play it safe by falling back on the way things have always been done. Do they work? Can they work better?

Dig in, step up, take a chance and reap the rewards.

If you’re a soft spoken person-speak up. If you tend to be in-your-face, step back and let someone else talk. Listen, speak sparingly. See people for who they are. Appreciate those around you. See what God sees-all people are precious to him. Take in all creation and enjoy each moment-time heeds to no one.

Dare to ask questions. Is there life on other planets? Is time travel possible? Does magic exist? Does God exist? I’m just offering a few examples. Asking questions and pondering challenges your mind.

Events

Do you know the difference between dreams and goals?

Dreams tend to be the pinnacle to what we can believe we can do, accomplish and wish. Sort of the ultimate wish fulfillment.

Goals are things that we want to accomplish set to a time table and require work, perseverance and patience.

For example, I could dream to be a great artist. But in order to accomplish my dream I must set a goal to learn the basics of art, put in the time at a drawing board or easel and slowly build up my ability and techniques.

So often our dreams get waylaid or dashed. That’s life. Sometimes our goals are delayed, put on hold or abandoned due to circumstances.

Life is a great distractor. Personal problems, work struggles, family tragedies, changing locations, illness-there a lot of unexpected events that can disrupt or curtail goals.

Pain and pleasure are feelings we all experience. Both can be beneficial.

Pleasure comes from doing or accomplishing things we desire-with certain restraints and moral stopgaps.

Pain can can cause us to stop and reflect, correct our behavior, teach us how to avoid toxic and detrimental people, places, practices and things.

Have you ever had the urge to travel? To see the world and all of its wonder? Make plans to do so. Experience life as other people do all over the world. Try new foods, attend events and social gatherings, wander, soak in the people and places.

Domestically connect with a distant relative or friend. Climb a mountain, swim in the ocean, travel trails, visit a city and take a train, call an Uber, hike-your native country offers so much.

Like a geographical journey your life can be a journey with plenty of ups and downs, surprises around each corner, exhausting, exhilarating, frustrating, fun, dangerous, exciting, rewarding and filled with wonder.

Life is full of possibilities. It offers endless moments of learning, sharing and infinite variety. A life unfettered by the past, hopeful of the future and content for the present is a full life that overcomes any obstacle placed before it no matter how debilitating or distracting.

What are your talents? Learn to identify them, appreciate them, apply them, share them and direct them to achieve great things.

Every painting starts with a single brushstroke. Each song begins with one note. Every journey embarks with a first step.

Achievement is not measured by fame, fortune and sacrifice. It is about finishing the course, helping others, living life to its fullest and most importantly thanking our creator for the years we have been granted, the people we love and life itself.

Here’s a piece of advice: love yourself. No, I;\’m not talking about vanity or thinking of yourself more than you should.

What I am saying is that you need to like yourself-God does. You’re just the way God wants you to be. There are no mistakes with God. Sure we may need to loose a little weight, perhaps we could use more exercise but to God’s eyes we’re beautiful.

Who has the right to say to you you’re not attractive enough, smart enough or good enough? No one!

I figure it this way. I might as well like myself because I’m stuck with me the rest of my life.

 Another thing. Not everyone is going to like you. There are people out there that will simply dislike you because of how you look, your voice, your behavior or because you might remind them of someone who they had a bad experience with.

Face it, there are people who are mad about everything. They complain, fuss and are never satisfied. Avoid them. They’re caustic and the last thing you need is negativity in your life.

Time/Eternity

Everyone experiences time and its results. We grow older and eventually pass away. We have a set limit to our days and we have no control over when, where and how we die. And that’s OK-everyone experiences life and death.

But, what if I told you that life is eternal? Whether you believe in Heaven and Hell, life after our physical death goes on. It never ends. Where will you spend eternity is completely up to you. You choose.

What happens after death? What now?

Will we exist as an eternal spirit or ghost or occupy a new body? Will our new body be restricted by time, space, physical and mental limits? Will there be no limits as to what we can do?

Interesting questions? I wish I had all the answers.

Life is about change, adaptation, interaction, conflict, controversy and perseverance.

Will your life be productive or destructive? Will you reach new heights or sink to new lows with no hope of climbing back out?

We’re all given free will. What we do with that free will is up to us. No one can substitute for another, live another person’s life or experience their highs and lows. We can sympathize, empathize and help.

Inevitably we will all answer for our own life. Our final destination is determined by our choices. There will be no second chances.

It is my hope that you choose the path I have chosen. If so I can promise an excellent eternity. If not, you’ll have no one to blame but yourself.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Civilization The Way We Live Now

Authors William A. Ewing and Holly Roussell and publisher Thames & Hudson examine our present world in a fascinating collection of photographs by some of the best photographers in the world in Civilization The Way We Live Now.

The oversize, hardbound book looks at our quickly changing world that seems to grow smaller everyday as technology, world-wide trade, fast and globe-spanning transportation and other factors bring the people of the world closer together.

Close-up and personal photos of people, places and objects coupled with wide angle and overhead shots of work and dwelling places, agricultural areas, vast dumping grounds for waste and dozens of other photos of vast arenas filled with people, crowed work places, reshaped landscapes and cityscapes, spiritual centers and more demonstrate the ever-changing and frenetic pace our world is experiencing.

One hundred and forty photographers contribute over 500 images in this impressive, large and beautifully bound and printed, oversize hardback book that illuminates the human condition as shared by people from all over the globe.

What an amazing collection of images that say so much more than mere words. It’s true when they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

I learned so much from this work and came away with a new appreciation and wonder of our modern day world.

2 Corinthians 5:7 - (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Supreme Darkness and Jaden & Yubel

There’s darkness. There there’s extreme darkness. And there’s the stygian, bump-in-the-night, can’t-see-your-hand-in-front-of-your-face Supreme Darkness.

Prepare yourself for the brand-new Evil Hero monsters coming in Konami’s Shonen Jump Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Supreme Darkness!

Just when you thought it was safe to go out in the dark, Supreme Darkness strikes! Monsters lurk in hidden darkness and there’s no way you can know when they will strike. Unless...you’re the one controlling them.

Do you have what it takes to muster the courage and enter the dark and control the monsters that lurk within?

Look what you can expect in Supreme Darkness:

• Evil versions of Elemental Heroes Bubbleman and Prisma. are coming.
• A new version of Neos.
• Lots of Fusion Monsters to choose from.
• Speedroid” Cards that make Synchro Summoning a breeze.
• Two new Pendulum/Tuner Speedroid Monsters.
• New Synchro Monsters.
• New Crystron Monsters.
• New Level 2 Tuner that can Special Summon a Crystron.
• Continuous Trap Monsters straight into the Spell and Trap Zone.
• 101 new Cards in total.
• A brand-new World Premiere theme.
• 25 Quarter Century Secret Rares, including 1 Special Card.
• 10 Secret Rares
• 14 Ultra Rares
• 26 Super Rares
• 50 Commons
• (24 of these Cards are also available as Quarter Century Secret Rare and 1 Special Card is only available as a Quarter Century Secret Rare.
• Nine Cards come per Pack.
• 24 Cards come per Box.

Are you afraid of the dark?

Do you need someplace to store your Cards?

How about the Jaden & Yubel Card Case that holds over 100 Cards?

The Jaden & Yubel 9-Pocket Duelist Portfolio with anti-slip pockets holds 180 Cards and don’t forget the Jaden & Yubel Game Mat that is cushioned and rubberized and measures 24 inches by 14 inches.

Play it safe, protect your YGO Cards and avoid damage by playing YGO on the Game Mat.

Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Hi, Earth

As human beings we tend to be very egocentric. We hustle and bustle about intent on satisfying our needs, goals and dreams.

Often we take for granted our environment, what we eat, where we live, life’s necessities and wants.

It’s me, me, me!

Have you ever taken the time and thought about how the animals perceive life, humans and their environment? What about mountains, oceans, plants,- even mythical creatures and aliens?

Are their perceptions and observations any less valid than our own? Are we really that vain? I’m not stating that inanimate objects or even aliens or magical creatures really do wonder, “What am I here for?’” 

 But, it does make for a thoughtful and often hilarious premise in Elizabeth Pich’s and Jonathan Kunz’s Hi, Earth War And Peas small hardbound book from Andrews McMeel Publishing.

The book contains a collection of the webcomic War and Peas all wrapped up in Planet Earth.

Told from the point of view of animals, landscapes, aliens and so forth the book celebrates the weird and wonderful and sometimes whacked out planet Earth as it struggles to cope with human folly.

Be warned, although humorous the strips are often poignant, to the point and to some-controversial.

Psalms 37:5 - Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

CylinTrick-R 3-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station (Rounded)

Like the ZEEHOO rectangular CubeTrick-X-3-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station, the circular/rounded CylinTrick-R 3-In-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Station for an iPhone, has Ultra-Fast 15W Charging Power,

The package is also similar. The unit comes in a small, white box with a slip-lid made of heavy paper stock.

The unit is protected by clear plastic slip and is held securely in place with a three-side cardboard, accordion made with heavy paper stock.

A small box made of the same paper stock that holds the 5 ft (1.5 m) USB-C to USB-C cable and wall plug adapter.

While I like ZEEHOO’s rectangular/squared off Wireless Charger I prefer the circular round design wireless charger with its matt black metal casing and the rounded off sections that fit together creating a line pattern that makes the whole unit pop.

It’s a well thought out and designed piece of electronic gear that really gives it a classic feel and sense of elegance. As a graphic designer I really appreciate its aesthetics.

Features include:

• IQi2 fast wireless charging takes 10 minutes for an hour of phone use.
• Plugs into a power outlet to charge.
• Charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air Pods, simultaneously.
• Push a small button to auto rotate the upper part of the unit to a 75-degree angle. Leave it horizontal if you prefer.
• Lay your i-Phone on the circular charger magnetic disc pad.
• Press the horizontal inset panel is located on the left side. and a Air Pods recharger pops out. Simple push it in for storage.
• On the right side of the unit is a similar panel for your Apple Watch. Push it in for storage.
• Do not manually turn the phone charger. Use the button as to not damage the unit.
• A manual and a 15 month warranty along with customer service are also included.
• Some non-i-Phone cellular phones can also be recharged. Check your specs to see if your cellphone is compatible.
• The unit features fast heat dissipation
• The light strip at the bottom of the front is blue when it is charging.
• Four non-skid feet on the charger’s bottom stops skidding or slipping.

It’s perfect when you travel, to keep in your car, backpack or suitcase.

It’s a convenient charging station for quick and easy recharging on the go, at home or at the office.

Simple to set up it is immediately ready to charge once plugged in. Charging your devices is fast, effortless and convenient. It also looks great.

Its black metal housing, integrated and flush and soft-touch pop-out panels, rotating pad section and the overall look of the small rectangular charger is aesthetically pleasing.

Proverbs 3:6 - In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

The Age Of The Muscle Car

I don’t mean to brag (actually I do), but I was fortunate enough to experience the decades of the Muscle Car.

It’s true! I recall the introduction of the Mustang, the Roadrunner, the Cougar, the Charger and dozens of other high-performance, high-horsepower and gas-guzzling automotive beasts on wheels. It was awesome!

A good friend of mine when I was a teenager had a souped up Ford Galaxie with a modified V8 engine, custom paint job, chrome plated wheels and all the bells and whistles. That baby moved!

In The Age Of The Muscle Car author Clay Fees and publisher McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers, readers are introduced to the decades of speed courtesy of the muscle cars that lived up to their moniker.

Inside the book readers while find out all about the history of muscle cars, the various cars and their manufacturers, accessories, special features and horsepower and engine specs all complemented by black and white and full-color photos.

Man, does this book bring back memories! Cruising the highways, hitting the beach, picking up girls, racing the straightaways and soaking in the music on our radios and 8 tracks, drive-ins, drag strips, auto mechanics class, chrome, custom wheels and tires and the purr and roar of the stock and custom V8 engines!

More than a trip down Memory Lane the book provides information on the styling, performance, marketing and the joy of owning a classic muscle car in the 20th Century.

Mark 9:23 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

The Wayans Bros. The Complete Series

There’s an old saying in show business, “Acting is easy, comedy is hard.”

It’s says a lot about a family when two of its siblings are top-rate comedians.

Brothers Shawn and Marlon Wayans have a knack for comedy and it shines through in their TV series The Wayans Bros.

In the series they play two brothers (surprise) who are polar opposites. Marlon is all business and mostly serious. 

Shawn has a knack for getting in trouble, coming up with hair brain ideas and is always looking for any get-rich-quick opportunity.

Shawn is a delivery man and Mayan works for their dad at Pop’s Joint diner  in New York City.

Between the two brothers and their shenanigans, constant tit-for-tat and conflicting outlooks on life they keep their dad in a constant state of confusion.

And yet, they all love each other, stand by each other and are one big (if slightly off-kilter) family.

Get ready for plenty fast taking banter, outrageous physical comedy and enough energy to run a small town.

All five seasons come in Warner Bros./Discovery’s The Wayans Bros. The Complete Series DVD collection.

Humor is genetic!

John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Pocket Ref.

Are you tired of going to the library or searching on the internet for information (for example) automobiles, carpentry, chemistry, math, tools, first aid and any other information-specialized or in general?

Yeah, I thought so. So have I. It’s a pain.

Where do you start? Is the information viable and true? Why can’t all the information about a particular subject be in one place? Is there too much information?

Why can’t information be condensed down to the simplest terms with all the pertinent information easy to use and understand?

There’s a solution.

Pick up author Thomas J. Glover’s Pocket Ref. 4^th Edition pocket size, paperback book from Sequoia Publishing clocking in at 864 pages.

Trust me, you can find all the information you want in this awesome pocket condensed library. It’s must-have for me. I carry it around wherever I go-packed away in my notebook journal. I take it on trips, visits, to church, restaurants-everywhere!

What an awesome reference tool that brings information to my fingertips as quick as 1, 2, 3!

Filled with stats, specs, charts, maps, illustrations, easy-to-understand instructions and informational text this is the perfect take-it-wherever- you-go guide, that fits in your pocket, purse or in my case-my journal.

I should have got one years ago. Get yours today!

Hebrews 11:1 - 13:25 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

 

Diamond Previews, February 2025

 

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

American Cars, Every Model Year By Year 1960 To 1965

A lot of changes occurred in the automotive industry when 1960 came around.

The cars of the 1940s and 50s tended to be heavy, rounded, clunky, with slightly stodgy interiors and accessories and were ungainly monstrosities that sucked down gas like soda pop, needed constant grease, frequent oil changes and radiator refills on trips.

Don’t get me wrong I love the look and ambiance of cars from those decades but when 1960 arrived American cars turned a corner on performance, appearance, engine capabilities, interiors and styling.

My very first car was a 1963 Ford Fairlane with red bucket seats and four-on-the-floor with a straight six engine. It was built like a tank, had loads of room both in the interior and in the engine compartment making it easy to work on, even for a car novice like myself.

In McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers’ and author J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr’s’ new book: American Cars, Every Model Year By Year 1960 To 1965, every car manufactured during during the early 1960s are spotlighted with full engines, interiors, accessories and more are examined.

Look for vehicle sizes, power trains information, modifications, extras (including their prices), cost and every conceivable types of info available for each and ever car-along with photos.

If you want to know the history of American automobiles manufactured during 1960 to 1965 this is the ultimate guide to every car made.

The book is more than a book of specs and technical mumbo jumbo it is a time capsule of one of the most important eras of automobile manufacturing.

Proverbs 23:18 - For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

DPx HEST/F 3.0 Milspec

WOW! I’ve just found my perfect pocket knife! No kidding!

DPx Gear, Inc.s’ DPx HEST/F 3.0 Milspec folding knife is the perfect blend of practical and outstanding design.

The look and feel of the knife is perfect. It fits into my hand comfortably and with its grip handle and its secure open blade held stationary by a heavy duty lock bar mechanism I know I can handle the knife with no worry of blade fold-back or slippage from my hand.

I have large hands and the knife is the perfect fit.  The textured grip handle holds the knife firmly in my hand.  The cutting edge is razor sharp.  It's practical, portable and has dozens of uses, especially when camping and outdoors.

Even better it's made in the United States. The knife's silver titanium blade is secured and mated to its black TiCN PVD coated, titanium alloy frame American black G10 scale.

Just look at what you get:

• A 440 stainless steel lock bar insert
• A reversible clip (similar to the HEST/F Urban models)
• A Stonewashed Niolox steel blade
• A sandblasted, gunmetal black TiCN PVD coated 6Al4V Grade 5 titanium alloy frame lock
• 7/64" sockets in RotoBlock and pivot screw
• A tungsten carbide glass breaker with hex base and flat replacement screw
• A LionSTEEL RotoBlock system with new single spoke design and 7/64" hex socket
• Bronze washers
• American heavy grip G10 scale
• A 1/4" hex socket driver/lanyard hole
• Wire strippers jimping
• A thumb grip/pot holder/bottle opener on the blade

Have you read the specs? Are you impressed? I am!

It’s a expertly-crafted, comfortable to handle folding knife, sturdy, nicely detailed and easy to carry in your pocket or clipped to your belt or trousers.
 
The blade snaps out and with a simple push of its retaining bar the blade slides securely in its handle cradle.

I absolutely love the design. As a graphic designer I appreciate  the thought and craftsmanship that went into the making of this knife.

I was immediately impressed by the box in came in.

A brown cardboard, flip-lid box with the DPx Gear logo text and skull printed in black and repeated over the box is complemented by a black slip sheath over the box decorated with DPx Gear’s skull logo in silver.

Inside the knife is held in place by a form-fitted foam sheath that protects the knife. It's expertly designed and implemented.

Weighing in at 4.9 ounces the folding knife is 7.63 inches in length and 4.38 inches when folded. The blade is 3.10 inches. Rockwell hardness is at 60, its made of Niolox steel, the blade is uncoated, its 0.19 inches thick and the handle material consists of Black G10/6A14v Titanium frame lock.

I know a well-made, durable and rugged folding knife when I see one. I tested it on a piece of paper and it cut through it smoothly like it was butter!

I showed the DPx HEST/F 3.0 Milspec knife to several of my friends, some of whom are ex-military, and they all agreed that the knife ranks high for quality, craftsmanship, function, durability and handling.  All liked the 'feel' of the knife, its weight and grip.

This knife goes where I go and I can’t wait to show it to my other friends and family. Once they see it I’m sure they’ll buy one.

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Curtiss Motorcycles 1902-1912

Motorcycles, especially vintage motorcycles are highly sought after and collected.

One of the most sought after vintage motorcycles are Curtiss motorcycles. If you find one you can expect to pay a premium price.

In author Richard Leisenring Jr.’s new book: Curtiss Motorcycles 1902-1912, published by Schiffer Books, readers are treated to vintage photographs, advertisements, color photos and spec sheets of the famous Curtiss motorcycles.

Aviation pioneer Glenn H. Curtiss went toe-to-toe with the Wright Brothers. Airplanes was just one of his passions.

He was a designer of bicycles, automobiles, aircraft and motorcycles. All of them innovative, ahead of their time, technically impressive and much sought after and prized by their owners.

Curtiss and his team built and sold motorcycles their components and engines and Curtiss himself set the world land speed record on his V-8 bike clocking in at 136 MPH!

Packed with photos the book details the full history of Curtiss motorcycles from 1902 to 1912. Most photos are previously unpublished.

If you love speed. If motorcycles are in your blood then this is the perfect book to read about the history of one of the earliest motorcycles made.

I got a real kick out of looking at the old photos and learned a great deal about the history of Curtiss and its motorcycles.

Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

TinyTV2

There are times in my 72 years when I appreciate that I have strong glasses. Otherwise the world is blur and seeing small type and objects can be troublesome.

In the case of TinyCircuits’ TinyTV2 having good vision comes in handy.

The TinyTV2 is a miniature TV with a screen that measures approximate one inch by 3/4 inch. Images are in full-color and even more surprising they are sharp and well-defined.

The small TV looks like a vintage pre-LED TV console with an on and off switch and volume and sound controls and they actually work!

The body of the TV is wood color plastic along with the tiny four legs and the front of the TV is silver/gray with a small rectangular speaker between the control knobs.

The back of the TV looks like a vintage analog TV with surface vents and a cathode TV tube protrusion.

The sound quality is clear without static or variations.

The TV has pre-loaded mini-videos including a Gumby clip, a seashore with seagulls short, a view from outer space of earth, a flickering fire and several short clips of TinyCircuits' other products.

The power switch is on the top of the TV.

Included with the TV is a small, functional, wireless, black remote control that controls all the TV’s functions. It works perfectly.

The vibrant, high-resolution IPS display is a miniature video marvel.

Using a USB Type-C cable (not included) you can transfer videos. The TV has up to 10 hours of storage.

It has a built-in battery that is rechargable by using the USB cable attached to a wall socket adapter or by plugging into your computer.

The TV and remote come packaged in a hanger box with an open front panel allowing you to see the TV and remote.

Both the TV and remote fit snugly into a white plastic inner sleeve covered by a slip-over, clear plastic top protecting them.

Included with the TinyTV 2 is a small card with a QR code that you can scan for instructions on how to download other videos. You can also visit the website at: https://tinytv.us/.

What an awesome product. As soon as I got it I took to a neighbor of mine who is really big on miniatures. He was amazed and you will be too.

Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.