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Entries from July 2008

Confessions of an Ex-Truther: Letter of Resignation

September 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Confessions of an Ex-Truther: Letter of Resignation
I was a true believer of all this controlled demolition nonsense for a time. I never cared about the physics or the claims of pseudo-”experts.” What always did it for me was the fact that there was never a decent response to any of these questions by the government. [...]

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Tags: September 11 · Sierra Hotel · USA

And People Say I’m Crazy - 130+ MPH Bicycle On Snow

September 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Wired Blogs: Gadget Lab - Bike Hits 130.7 mph. On Snow

Yep, some people claim I’m nuts. Gone bonkers. Out of my head. Crazy.
I submit that if that’s the case for me, this guy is way farther gone than I am . Markus Stoekl just broke the world’s speed record for [...]

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Tags: Cool Stuff · Sierra Hotel · Technology

$166 Palm Sized Cellphone Jammer - Illegal, But Still Alluring

September 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Jammers: Palm-Sized Cellphone Jammer Gives Public Gabbers the Smackdown - Gizmodo

I can think of quite a few times I wish this were legal for private citizens to own and use in the U.S. ! Some jerk in the movie theater chatting on his phone? Zap it! Some guy in a restaurant [...]

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Tags: Cool Stuff · Geek · Humor · Technology · Things I Want

Drugs and Guns Found at California Day Care Center

September 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

FOXNews.com - California Police Find Guns, Cocaine Among Toys at Los Angeles Day-Care Center - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
The haul included 14 kilograms of cocaine, 50 pounds of marijuana, several guns and $300,000 cash, police Lt. Paul Vernon said. He said the woman’s drug operation catered to Skid [...]

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Tags: Complete BS · General Stupidity · Insanity · Law Enforcement · USA

WANTED - CINDY SHEEHAN - FAILURE TO APPEAR

September 28th, 2007 · No Comments

FOXNews.com - Washington, D.C., Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Cindy Sheehan - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum
WASHINGTON — A bench warrant was issued Thursday for antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan, who did not appear for arraignment Thursday in a Washington, D.C., courtroom to face charges related to her Sept. 10 [...]

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Tags: Celebrity Stupidity · Humor · Law Enforcement · Politics · USA

Aptera - Stunning Looks & 230 Miles Per Gallon

September 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Aptera

I can’t say enough how much this vehicle appeals to me !
The looks alone were enough to start me drooling with the sci-fi like lines. Add in the way the doors open and I’m hooked! Then there’s the fuel economy - 230 miles per gallon at 55 miles per gallon !!! [...]

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Tags: Cool Stuff · Science · Technology · Things I Want

BRAIN EATING AMOEBA - I’m keeping my head above water!

September 28th, 2007 · 3 Comments


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Tags: HOLY $*&# · Insanity · Life · Science · USA

The BD-5J Microjet - Something Else I’ve Always Wanted

September 27th, 2007 · No Comments

BD-MICRO - BD-5J

I’ve always wanted one of these, well ever since I saw the Bud Light Silver Bullet microjet at airshows when I was growing up. Sure, I knew about the one in the James Bond movie Octopussy, but that didn’t have the cool factor it does now. I just knew it was [...]

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Tags: Airshows · Aviation Stuff · Cool Stuff · Sierra Hotel · Technology · Things I Want

Bill & Hillary Clinton Force Restaraunt Owner to Pull Down Pic of Daughter

September 27th, 2007 · No Comments

FOXNews.com - Eatery Owner Forced to Remove Picture of Chelsea Clinton From Window - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum
New York restaurant owner Nino Selimaj is no longer voting for Sen. Hillary Clinton after getting a letter from Bill Clinton’s office demanding a photo of daughter Chelsea posing with Selimaj be [...]

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Tags: Celebrity Stupidity · Complete BS · Government BS · Insanity · Photography · Politics · USA

FUBAR’d - Michael Vick Shows How To Tank an NFL Career

September 27th, 2007 · No Comments

FOXNews.com - Michael Vick Tests Positive for Marijuana - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal judge placed tighter restrictions on Michael Vick on Wednesday after the Atlanta Falcons quarterback tested positive for marijuana.
First it was the dogfighting and gambling which was bad - very [...]

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Tags: Celebrity Stupidity · General Stupidity