Daily Archives: March 17, 2010

Another reason to “relocate” to the Gem State

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Scott

Idaho first to sign law aimed at health care plan I have been working on the wife for a while now. She already has two sisters raising families there. Plus, I have a sister, and many cousins. I am 90% … Continue reading →

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Your Daily Geek – Sweet, Sweet Froggy Foam Edition

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Oscar Gordon

New foam based on a frog’s nest uses photosynthetic bacteria to capture CO2 and produce fuel. Shove it into an exhaust stack and make sugar (fuel).

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Snake Oil from Kali

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Alaska

Wanna buy a bridge? Er, I mean, a state bond? What a bargain for you!

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Covert .223 Backpack

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Alaska

My love affair with 5.11 items continues. Somebody over there has some good design sense. Take, for example, this unassuming backpack. Designed for an HK 9mm subgun. But wouldn’t a .223 be better? My Kel-Tec SU-16CA fits perfectly. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Solar PV Installations growing

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Oscar Gordon

Via report here. I can’t tell how much of the growth is residential or industrial installations (IMHO residential installations is where PV belongs), as the report that would likely tell me this is $4K.  Still, growth in that industry means … Continue reading →

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First get shot

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Phil Kadath

Then get SWAT’ed. An update to yesterday’s story. The guy who survived a early AM Monday home invasion robbery at his home, which also happens to be a state-licensed medical marijuana growing facility, was at the hospital being treated for … Continue reading →

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It doesn’t take too many brain cells to be a five time felon

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Phil Kadath

Or to shoot yourself with your own booby-trapped car.

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A plane with your name on it

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Phil Kadath

“Man, it is a nice afternoon for a run on the beach. I’m so glad I got away from work early enough to do this. This running this must be working pretty well because that woman was staring at me … Continue reading →

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