Monthly Archives: July 2007

Glovebox Contents Revealed

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Alaska

Glovebox Contents Revealed Clockwise from left: AA Mag-Lite with Mo-Gem attachment; magnesium firestarter; spring-loaded window punch; Ziplock with hand sanitizer gel; el cheapo Barska 8×25 binoculars; pair of Beretta clear ANSI shooting glasses. At center: CRKT M16T folding knife. The … Continue reading →

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Shipstones?

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Alaska

In Friday, Heinlein postulates a megacorporation based on a power source — in this case a “Shipstone” (named after the inventor) that’s capable of powering houses indefinitely. Everyone wants one, of course, and since the corporation won’t divulge the thing’s … Continue reading →

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Rah, Rah R.A.H.!

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Alaska

Today is the 100th anniversary of Robert Anson Heinlein’s birth. The celebration is here — wish I could have gone. Recent thoughts on Heinlein’s impact are here and here. I recall reading that when Walter Cronkite arrived at NASA to … Continue reading →

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Just like your socks in the dryer

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Phil Kadath

This is where your federal tax dollars will disappear to: S.F incurs huge costs for public retirees: Governments begin to grapple with unfunded health care In San Francisco’s effort to pay the soaring cost for retiree health benefits, it’s $500,000 … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 07/06/07

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Phil Kadath

I forgot to include a sociopath quote for yesterday. But I think that today’s will hit home for most of us.  I got the impression that instead of going out to shoot birds, I should go out and shoot the kids … Continue reading →

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Death from Above

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Phil Kadath

I ain’t talking about no Airborne Rangers here Radioactive devices disappearing at alarming rate Radioactive devices — some of which have the potential to be used in terrorist attacks — have gone missing in alarming numbers in Canada over the … Continue reading →

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Professor Allison Hayward on Free Speech & Money

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Alaska

All you really need to know about the Wisconsin Right to Life case, delivered by a hot blonde, in the sun, by the beach. She was only a couple years ahead of me in law school, and yet The Skeptic’s … Continue reading →

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As American as Apple Pie

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Phil Kadath

For breakfast. It’s like having a bowl of fruit and toast without all the work. Though I don’t know how all the sugar is going to interact with the Sam Adams from last night.

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A Quick Note on July 5th

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Phil Kadath

FYI: Do Not, I repeat, Do Not toss you used fireworks into your trash can for collection by your municipality’s trash collector. The truck that picks up your trash will be compacting said items with enough PSI to juice you. … Continue reading →

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Up and Away!

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Alaska

Up and Away!No, this wasn’t from July 4th. This was the Boomershoot 2007 anvil. This anvil shoot, however, took place on July 4th. Now that’s my kind of museum! Now I have a reason to go to Tennessee! h/t: coalandice001

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