Author Archives: Alaska

Cool or Fool?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Alaska

You know, I think this image is equally motivating to both sides.

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The US Postal Service Has A Message For You

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Alaska

Explanation here.

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Forward!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Alaska

To a future where women aren’t objectified! Wait, what? – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Nifty Table

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Alaska

I’ve been fascinated by the .284 Winchester for the last several days, and scored a bonus when I stumbled across Wikipedia’s very useful entry on cartridges using 7mm-caliber bullets. The info is well-presented and sortable, and includes the “.30”-calibers like … Continue reading →

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Chin Up

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Alaska

Magnetic sign on my pickup. FedExKinkos is your friend for this sort of thing. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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For Being Born, of Course

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Alaska

Obama says voting is the best revenge. Revenge for what? Given his target audience, I think the message is clear. Whether students, teachers, union hacks or the 47%, Obama’s supporters are all pissed at the injustice of their own lives. … Continue reading →

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Doormats

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Alaska

Joe’s is pretty cool. I’m currently looking for a real-world version of this I can buy for our house.

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I can build that

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Alaska

Mine would look like crap, though. I do rough carpentry, not fine furniture.More here.

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RNS Quote of The Day: Model Destruction Edition

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Alaska

Dan McLaughlin. Read the whole thing, it’s excellent. nearly everybody involved in the mortgage-backed securities market (buy-side, sell-side, ratings agencies, regulators) bought into mathematical models valuing MBS as low-risk based on models whose historical data didn’t go back far enough … Continue reading →

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Justice Scalia’s Luncheon Talk

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Alaska

As promised, here’s the video of Scalia speaking with Peter Robinson at the luncheon I attended.  

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