Author Archives: Alaska

Elmer Keith’s Long-range Sights, Improved

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Alaska

I’m sure some RNS readers have seen Ed Wosika’s article taking Keith’s system to the next level, but yesterday was the first time I saw it. Setting it aside for some serious study later.

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Spooky Inflation

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Alaska

I don’t watch much TV. I happened to have CNBC on just now to check the commodities and stock tickers, and found myself watching an ad for SunSetter Retractable Awnings. (You know, the one carefully targeted to retiring baby-boomers’ images … Continue reading →

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Y’all Enjoy Your Bread and Circuses

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Alaska

…I’ll be making Five-Minute Coffee-Cup Chocolate Cake. And eating it, too! h/t Roberta X, who is not responsible for the mixed metaphors here.

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The Unspoken Words

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Alaska

We are participants in our own tyranny. Go read. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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RNS Quote of the Day, 04/12/11

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Alaska

I can safely say that few people have less respect for the law than lawyers. Abuse of law is not just common, it defines the industry. –Hustlebear, How to Handle Lawyers Threatening You Speaking as an attorney, I have to … Continue reading →

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Apparently the Atlas Shrugged Movie Doesn’t Suck

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Alaska

Very positive review here, from a fellow who was prepared to pan it.

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A Hole in the Water Into Which You Pour Money

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Alaska

The wife threatened to call my new-to-me 2001 Ford Excursion a “boat.” It has lived up to that name in more ways than one: 1) Didn’t pass smog. (Yes, they smog Diesels in California now.) Seller paid part of cost … Continue reading →

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A Note from A Senior

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Alaska

Generational warfare’s comin’ to the ballot box in 2012, folks. All the Big O thinks he has to do is shout “Social Security! Medicare!” and the baby boomers will reflexively vote against those pointing out the obvious. Or maybe do … Continue reading →

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Sucker Punch is what Wonder Woman should be

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Alaska

Seriously, Wonder Woman is an Amazon Warrior Princess, ferchrissake. In 1981’s Superman and Spider-Man, Spidey is in the middle of being thrashed by Wonder Woman, and literally ALL he can think is “She’s so beautiful!” That’s what the action sequences … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day, 04/06/11

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Alaska

President Obama actually appears at his best when he is campaigning. It’s almost as though he sees the presidency as coming with a restraining bolt that holds him back rather than serving as a pedestal that puts him above the … Continue reading →

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