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TMI 250827 Cracker Barrel


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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This american casual dining chain was started in 1969 in Tennessee, by a Shell gas station owner who wanted to create an old-timey general store concept of a diner; to encourage longer stops and sales at his gas station. The restaurant was filled with antiques, bric-a-brack, and features rocking chairs for sale on its front porch.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Cracker Barrel announces a rebranding and remodel of its restaurants and sparks internet outrage.

What is your Cracker Barrel favorite entre and side?


CONTESTS

CONTEST: AUGUST Prohear Earbuds

CONTEST CLUE

In 2025, this restaurant chain’s CEO Julie Felss Masino revealed the brands their new logo and store remodel, which sparked online outrage by many of their long-time customers. Many conservative influencers claimed DEI influence while designers mocked its blandness.

#crackerbarrl

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
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Yard Sale School Fundraiser

Shooting Sports

Stretching It Challenge: TAC-22

YouTuber @dayattherange posted the Stretching It challenge on his channel. Elijah has invited his viewers to download his target and see how well they can group 22LR from a distance of 100 yards. https://dayattherange.com/stretching-it-2025-year-long-challenge/

I chose to take part using my factory-stock CZ 457 VPC, topped with an Area 419 Picatinny rail, and a Discovery Optics XED 6-36×56 scope (their top-tier long range optic with Japanese ED glass). For this attempt, I am trying out Norma Tac-22. This ammo is made by RWS in Germany which is also the ammo company used to proof CZ 457 rifles at the factory. I have heard good reports on this ammo but my experience with my Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle yielded mixed results.

RESULTS

TARGET 1
Group Size .85″
Mean Radius: 0.31 MOA

TARGET 2
Group Size 1.41″
Mean Radius: 0.48 MOA

EQUIPMENT SETUP

CZ 457 VPC https://moondogindustries.com/cz457-varmint-precision-chassis/

Area 419 Rail https://moondogindustries.com/area-419-cz457-455-rail/

Discovery Optics XED https://moondogindustries.com/discovery-xed-6-36×56/

Discovery Optics website: https://discoveryopt.com/zh/products/xed-6-36x56sfir-ffp-mrad-moa-zero-stop-diameter-35mm-optics-scopes
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Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iiqadn
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Gadgets, Product Reviews

Fenix E06R Mini EDC

The E06R looks like a Fenix E03R keychain flashlight had a growth spurt. It is a bit longer and thicker than the E03R with the addition of belt clip. It also has a higher lumen output, a magnetic tail, a UV lamp, and a laser pointer. Its feature set is closer to a full-sized EDC like the OLight Arkfeld than a keychain flashlight, while retaining the advantage of being lighter and more compact than a full-sized EDC.

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SPECS

Max Lumens: 700

Max Beam Distance: 361 feet (110 m)

Max Runtime: 60 hours

Lighting Modes: Ten lighting modes including four brightness levels, four modes for the decorative ring light, UV light, and red laser pointer

Bulb Type: Two Luminus SST12 LEDs. UV light utilizes one Luminus SST-08-UV LED

Lens Material: Polycarbonate

Color Temperature: Around 6500K

Size: Length: 2.72” (69mm) Width: 1.14” (29mm) Height: 0.63” (16mm)

Weight: 1.90 oz. (24g) including battery

Battery: Built-in 750mAh battery

Shooting Sports

TMI 250813 Martin Rendel


Too Much Information live chat show. In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Professor Martin Rendel in Köln, Germany, about bridging cultures with art and design. Read my show notes https://moondogindustries.com/auto-draft/

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Martin’s TEDX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONtecerFVLI

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#golds

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This German car company was founded in 1937 and its name in German means “People’s Car”.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Today from Köln, Germany we have Professor Martin Rendel. Martin is a ward winning graphic designer, author, university lecturer, and Cultural Manager. What is a Cultural Manager? Wikipedia defines this as 

A Cultural Manager is a person who is motivated by the improvement of art, …as a mediator between governmental and/or private cultural institutions with artists from different areas to articulate their work in the market with promotion and national and international dissemination.

Whaaaat? Well we’re going to figure out what that division means. Speaking of Wikipedia, Martin is famous enough he has his own Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Rendel

Martin’s TEDX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONtecerFVLI

CONTESTS

CONTEST: AUGUST Prohear Earbuds

CONTEST CLUE

In 2025, this jeans and apparel company hit marketing gold by putting out a notable and some say notorious series of commercials starring Sydney Sweeney.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
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Yard Sale School Fundraiser
Shooting Sports

Vector Optics Frenzy Plus ERD

EMRs are quickly becoming the preferred pistol optics for military and law enforcement use because they more rugged and are less vulnerable to harsh environments like rain, dust, or mud. The Frenzy offers the features found in more expensive ERD from Trijicon and Holosun in a compact optic that weighs less than 3oz.

The Vector Optics Frenzy Plus is one of the most affordable enclosed emitter red dots (ERD) that I’ve come across. It checks the boxes in what the bigger name optics companies offer in an ERD. The Frenzy Plus has an ACRO-compatible footprint, an externally accessed user-replaceable CR-2032 battery, and features a solid, rugged design. And Vector Optics offers a lifetime warranty.

I tested it on my Glock 17 and shot through a box of ammo, doing multi-target drills, and the Frenzy Plus performed flawlessly without flicker. I was quickly able to find the dot and its wide window and relatively thin frame gave me good situational awareness.

BUY

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Frenzy 1x18x22 GenII Red Dot SCRD-75 https://vector2007.com/pfvuwltdmp

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SPECS

Objective Lens Dia: 18×22 mm / 0.71×0.87 in

Parallax: Free (<2MOA)

Parallax Setting: 50 yards

Reticle: N/A

Dot Size: 3 MOA

Dot/ Reticle Color: Red

Sensor: Motion Sensor

Click Value: 1 MOA

Elevation Adjustment Range: >100 MOA

Windage Adjustment Range: >100 MOA

Footprint: VOD

Mounting Rail: N/A

Illumination Setting: 9 Daylight + 2 Night Vision

Battery Type: CR2032 (NOT INCLUDE)

Battery Life: Up to 50,000 hours

Housing Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy

Battery Placement: Right

Waterproof: IP67

Shockproof: 1500 G

Working Temperature: -20~+60° C

Finish: Matte Black

Weight (Net): 64 g / 2.26 oz

Shooting Sports

CVLife Eagle Blaze 7-35×56

The Eagle Blaze series CVLife’s newest attempt to put out a step-up from basic scope. With the 7-35×56 FFP they largely succeeded. This scope has a focal plane (FFP) tree reticle, zero stop, and uses Japanese ED glass.

The turrets push down to lock, are user-resettable with a coin, come with a zero-stop ring, and have audible and tactile positive clicks. But the turret top must be severely cinched down or else the turret top will twist from its position. You are better off leaving the turret in the up, unlocked position; otherwise, your numbers will not sync to your zero.

Optically, the ED glass did reduce chromatic aberration. While the glass is not as sharp as more expensive scopes, its higher magnification top end compensates for this loss in detail and resolution. I was able to resolve lines into the Group 0 section of the USAF chart.

CVLife continues to improve the quality and features of their long-range optics line. While not the dirt-cheap but basic, sub-$100 prices that CVLife became known for, this 7-35×56 Eagle Blaze comes in at a sub-$500 street price. This makes it possibly the cheapest 35x scope with Japanese ED glass.

BUY

EagleBlaze 7-35×56 FFP Scope: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRGC77Z3

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RESOLUTION

Group 0 / Element 1

SPECS

EAGLE BLAZE FFP

Magnification: 7-35x

Objective: 56mm

Glass: Japanese ED

Tube Dia: 34mm

FOV: 18.6′ – 3.7′ @ 100 yds

Eye Relief 3.6”

Parallax Adj: 35 Yards – ∞

Max Elevation Adj: 155 MOA

Max Windage Adj: 75 MOA

Click Value: 1/4 MOA

Length 15.5″

Weight 32.7 oz

Social

TMI 250806 Meme Girls


Too Much Information live chat show. Lets talk about the current Culture War hot topic: Sydney Sweeney jeans controversy. This video is sponsored is by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed. https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250806-meme-girls/

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#aarp

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This American clothing and accessories retailer is headquartered at SouthSide Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Woke Outrage over Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Jeans ads campaign.

1980’s Calvin Klien Jeans

90’s Commercials

Kawau Sosuki / SAO
She was formerly part of the J-pop idol group Tokyo Girls Bravo under the stage name Araki Saori.


https://www.instagram.com/kawausosuki0513


CONTESTS

CONTEST: AUGUST Prohear Earbuds

CONTEST CLUE

In 2025, this jeans and apparel company hit marketing gold by putting out a notable and some say notorious series of commercials starring Sydney Sweeney.

YARD SALE

Fundraiser for St. Anne Middle School 8th grade class trip to Washington D.C.
https://moondogindustries.com/yardsale/

Yard Sale School Fundraiser

Shooting Sports

One Year Later: ED-LHT 3-15×50

I posted a review of the Discovery Optics ED LHT 3-15×50 FFP scope over a year ago. At the time, I found it and the entire ED line of scopes to be an excellent value. The 3-15×50 variant was the smallest and lightest of the ED series, with the same precision turrets and high-resolution Japanese ED glass. But it had a tight eyebox, and its tree reticle was unusually thin, even at its maximum magnification. This is probably because it uses the same etched reticle as the 24x ED variant, and when a FFP reticle is scaled to 15x, it shrinks in size and thickness.

A year later, I decided to mount this scope onto a BCA 22LR AR upper, so I could use it at 100 yards. I thought the fine reticle would not obscure the 2″ diamond bullseyes on my target, while allowing just enough top-end magnification to self-spot from the bench.

While zeroing out the scope at the gun range, I invited the RSOs and club members to test out my setup. I wanted to see if their opinion and first impressions of the scope differed from my original review. Their consensus echoed mine. The scope had clear glass, but most found the eyebox to be tight, and many were not used to a reticle that thin and fine-lined. Despite this, when I revealed that the scope cost under $275, most were surprised and nodded in appreciation.

The scope certainly performs better than its price, but its thin reticle makes it less than ideal for general-purpose shooting or hunting. It may be a better scope for airgun or rimfire Benchrest, where its thin reticle helps in aiming at the X-ring on a well-lit target?

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RESOLUTION

Group -1 / Element 4

SPECS

Magnification 3x-15x
Objective 50mm
Field of View 12.6M-2.5M@100YDS
Eye relief 88mm-83mm
Exit pupil 11.97mm-3.3mm
Tube diameter 30mm
Click Value 0.1MRAD
Elevation Adj ±23.2MRAD
Windage Adj ±17MRAD
Length 333mm
Weight 792g (27.9 oz)

Discovery ED-LHT Gen2 3-15×50
Shooting Sports

Missouri Tactical MVG RVG Plug

This product is so simple, it’s brilliant. Missouri Tactical created a silicone rubber plug that fits over the hollow end of a Magpul MVG/RVG rifle foregrip and creates a water-tight storage space. Moreover, moulded into the plug itself is a slot that securely fits a CR2032 coin battery and a hole to hold a small (2mm-4mm) Allen key. Not only is this useful but its cheap. Its a perfect stucking stuffer for your 2A friends and family.

Gadgets, Product Reviews

Klarus E5 Plus

Klarus released an update to their E5 that I tested last year. The new E5+ looks nearly identical to its predecessor. Both are extremely flat, lightweight, minimalist, and fashion-forward EDC lights; a flashlight Apple would design. The Plus comes in 4 colors with matching metal belt clips: vibrant orange, OD green, grey, and black.

Physically, the E5 Plus looks nearly identical to the E5. Both have a magnetic tip that allows the E5 to tail-stand as a work light or be attached to the roof of a car as a warning signal. Klarus has staked out its position by offering the lightest, flattest EDC; about the length of a typical 3″ bladed folding knife. The E5 Plus weighs less than a pair of Apple AirPods with it charging case (1.4 oz). The new Plus is only 2 grams heavier than the original E5 and offers slightly more battery capacity and lumen output.

The EP5 has two light emitters. It’s primarily a clip-on lapel light for hands-free use; thin enough to slip inside MOLLE loops. Its main LED emitter is its larger round light on its side. Its auxiliary light forms the top end opposite its magnet. The E5 Plus adds a separate control button for the auxiliary light. The additional button improves the ergonomics of the light and addresses my main criticisms of the E5’s control and function scheme. Moreover, the two buttons make it easier to visually distinguish between a control button and the USB-C charging cover.

Pressing either control button for half a second activates the light. Tapping it changes the brightness mode. Additionally, tapping the primary button twice switches the primary white light to red-light mode, which now has a red-only flashing mode when tapped (instead of blue and red, which could affect night vision sensitivity). Both the main and the aux emitters now have mode memory, which the original E5 sadly lacked. The maximum output of the main light has been slightly increased to a maximum of 650 lumens.

Both the E5 and the E5 Plus are being sold simultaneously by Klarus. But given the similar price point (about $20) and much better ergonomics and feature set, I suspect the E5 will not be around much longer. The E5 Plus’s new features, like mode memory and two-button controls, make this a much more practical and functional EDC light.

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SPECS

• Maximum Brightness：650 lumens
• Weight: 39g
• Thickness: 8mm
• Battery Capacity：500 mAh
• Charging port: USB-C
• Max runtime: 12hrs
• Waterproof: IPX4

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