Author Archives: Alaska

Reverse Swimming Pool Polarity for Murder?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Alaska

Eugene Volokh links to an interesting example of the role computer evidence plays in modern murder trials, but that’s not what caught my attention. This did: On the same date Jensen was planning a future with Kelly, his home computer … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Alaska

I resolve that someday, somehow, I will have the sort of indoor shooting range complex in this video on property I own. Maybe not in California, but a man can dream….

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RNS Quote of the Day, 01/02/10

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Alaska

I have a list of New Year Resolutions. 1) stop procrastinating……(I will post the others later) –Calgunner “Bombmaster,” in this thread.

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Boomershoot!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Alaska

The jockeying for positions commenced for last year’s attendees at 6pm Pacific time this evening, and this year the RNS Crew has reserved Positions 73, 74, 75 and 76 on the West End. Oh, and Joe pointed out that Michael … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Alaska

Be safe out there folks! – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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A Happy Singleton 2011

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Alaska

I have had a devil of a time finding my new favorite single-malt outside of a bar, but my friend Porus spent the afternoon searching it out as a surprise! Thank you!!! – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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New Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Alaska

For those (like me and Phil) who live in earthquake country, Peter Yanev’s book was the Bible of earthquake preparedness back when first written in the ’70s. The post-Loma Prieta 1991 edition improved on the original, and in 2009 he … Continue reading →

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Europe is Small

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Alaska

Rachel Lucas notes that she’s been all over Europe in the last few months, but nowhere over there is very far away from anywhere else compared to the US. Check out this startling (to me) map, you can move it … Continue reading →

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Your Team Anytime Without DirecTV

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Alaska

The wife just discovered she can watch her beloved Colts anytime they’re televised for free via http://www.channelsurfing.net. Today’s game is blocked on TV for Bay Area residents like us in the hopes the hapless Raiders might sell more tickets that … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Holiday Snack

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Alaska

Among the hors d’ouevres yesterday were these amazing little sausages, about an inch long, dry, tasty and with a long spicy finish. Fantastic with a good Pinot. Took me eating about ten of ’em to figure out somebody chopped Slim … Continue reading →

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