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Author Archives: jmd
When citizens have them they’re “Assault Rifles”
What I found so interesting in this article about arming DC police with semi-auto AR-15s is that when the press and the anti-2nd amendment DC government talks about getting guns of the street (translation: out of the hands of law … Continue reading
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Dog bites man
Really hot, talented actress opens her mouth and ruins everything. Ok, Ok…. there were warning signs: She’s French She’s a spokeswomen for Greenpeace
Aquatic Art
I did not know that there were international fish tank layout contests. Apparently its a no-no to use opening treasure chests and bubbling deep sea divers in your layout. In spite of that, the designs are amazing. More here and … Continue reading
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One sign a book is going to be good.
I’ve been reading quite a bit in the last few weeks – making sure I’m getting my moneys worth from Amazon Prime. I ordered “The Boy, Me, and the Cat” by Henry Plummer. Mr. Plummer, his son and Scotty the … Continue reading
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Canada’s contribution to global warming?
Obviously these critics have never been to Canada- in the great white north beer fridges are used to warm up beer to the proper temperature, not keep it cool. If you left beer exposed in your garage in Canada, you … Continue reading
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Blasphemer!!
Woman convicted to 15 days of jail time for allowing her class to name a teddy bear “Mohammed”. Read all about it. I was going to go on a rant of how nothing would happen is someone named a teddy … Continue reading
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Missed Anniversary #2
I forgot to wear a black armband on on Tuesday in support of those suffering under the “oppression” of climate change. On October 23, 1877 a patent was issued to Nicolaus Otto and Francis and William Crossley for the gasoline … Continue reading
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Missed Anniversary #1
My favorite illustrator, Newell Convers (better known as NC) Wyeth, was born in Needham, MA on October 22, 1882. I discovered him in 2nd grade when I picked up a battered version of Robin Hood in a used book sale … Continue reading
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Message from the Fatherland
Well, the odds finally caught up with me. My run at ignoring physical pain that would send a normal person running to the doctor and walk away with no serious repercussions has finally ended. Some simple signs not to ignore: … Continue reading
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15 minutes to Wapner
Peace out to some cool beats. Check out his YouTube channel.
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Great beer, beautiful women, political sanity
I have got to move to the Czech Republic.
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Freaky!
A collection of photos documenting a French(?) actress destroying herself with plastic surgery. Sad, sad, sad. What a waste. I have a name for it – Jessica Rabbit Syndrome. Oh, not safe for work – boobage.
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Damn the Swiss!
I spent part of Sunday assembling a new benchtop table saw. The Swiss let me down with the instructions: Required tools: Tool A Tool B Tool C Tool D So, I went and collected tools A, B, C, and D. … Continue reading
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Stardust arrives
and gets four stars. I read the book and like most of Gaiman’s stuff, it left me unsatisfied. But the reviewer does say it has Lusty Wenches, always a draw in my book.
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At least they’re trying
The Brits are ordering two new carriers. As I see it, there is one major problem with this strategy, and that is, at a time when the English are cutting down on their fleet and support infrastructure, they are investing … Continue reading
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Internet comment wisdom
By way of this at TJIC, I came across the following gem: Comment- “My common sense was overpowered by my curiosity and I was unable to avoid listening to it.” Response- “This statement, my friend, is truly the essence of … Continue reading
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Government intervention might not be all bad
I might have to reassess my feeling on government intervention- in San Fran no less, LINK
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Handbags? What handbags?
Guy designs handbags using brass knuckles and shaped like submachine guns. He he then gives them to hot chicks wearing Stahlhelm or prancing around in old Russian subs. Nice! Might not be safe for work depending where you work. No … Continue reading