Monthly Archives: February 2013

A good first step

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Phil Kadath

That has little to no chance of passing out of committee A liberal state senator from Shoreline is pushing schools and preschools to teach kids about gun safety using a curriculum developed by the National Rifle Association. Sen. Maralyn Chase, … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day — Embrace the Suck Edition

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Alaska

Many employers are those who have learned — the hard way — to comply with the whims of the regulators, no matter how inconstant, vacuous or corrupt they may be. Be a good serf, and you’ll be allowed to continue … Continue reading →

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Pseudoscience Repeating

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Phil Kadath

I can flatly state that every single regular visitor is suffering from a mental illness called Drapetomania. Drapetomania is suffered by those who have an aversion to being slaves. In the early 1850’s an American Physician coined this term to … Continue reading →

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Different states. Same “mistake”?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Phil Kadath

When Washington State and Oregon first ventured into nuclear power in the 70’s, they named their agencies rather similarly. Washington had the Washington Public Power Supply System and Oregon had the Oregon Public Power Supply System. For the sharper knives … Continue reading →

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Monoploy of Power

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Phil Kadath

But using your money, and not Monopoly money. The Georgia Sheriff’s Association is whinging about a bill in their state house that, supposedly, would cut back on how much money and property their members can confiscate and turn into revenue. … Continue reading →

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They will not be shamblers

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Phil Kadath

They will be fast moving and probably have superior jumping abilities. “Zombie” mammalian cells that may function better after they die have been created by researchers at Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico (UNM). The simple technique … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Good Arguments

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mollbot

I would like to ask the readers and contributors here at RNS for some help. Some back story: I’ve been married for almost two years now. Two teenage step-kids and a baby. We’re planning another baby eventually. About nine months … Continue reading →

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We’s in Ur Courts, Makin’ Ur Lawz

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Alaska

SAF gets an enormous win at the appellate level when the full 7th Circuit let Posner’s ruling stand today. Will Chicago appeal to the Supremes? Maybe, but in the meantime the clock is indeed ticking for the Illinois state legislature … Continue reading →

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Trance Bass

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Alaska

Fender bass, Boss ME-25 effects pedal, an amp, and mad skillz.

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Evening Music

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Alaska

I’m relaxing with my very last Manny’s Cubano Red Maduro, courtesy of Cap’n Jim of the late Sloop New Dawn. These are fantastic cigars, and go very well with the rich mouthfeel of Elijah Craig 12, and this magnificent tunage, … Continue reading →

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