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Miniature battles
I’ve dreamed of doing stuff like this for years.
We built and sail 1/144 scale Radio-Controlled Model Warships from WWI and WWII which are armed with Co2 powered cannon and armoured in thin balsa. These vessels engage each other in combat on ponds across Australia, endeavoring to punch holes in each others hull with their cannon until one of the vessels sinks or flees. Yes, the cannon really do fire, the vessels really do take damage and sink, and yes, it is legal in all states and territories of Australia without a gun license.
Link courtesy of Make.
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Oh Hell
For the record, the sign of the beast is probably 616 not 666. Of course to satisfy people’s devil interests, Wikipedia has notes on the Number of the Beast. The number 666 is so powerful that it causes such stupidity as renaming highways. US Route 666 was named in 1926 and had no problems for 77 years but in 2003 it was renamed to US Route 491.
A fragment from the oldest surviving copy of the New Testament, dating to the Third century, gives the more mundane 616 as the mark of the Antichrist.
…the discovery appears to spell the end of 666 as the devil’s prime number
…more conventional versions of the Bible give 666 as the “number of the beast,” or the sign of the anti-Christ whose coming is predicted in the book’s apocalyptic verses, the older version uses the Greek letters signifying 616.[Source, Religion News Blog, Beast’s real mark devalued to 616?]
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Lady take it elsewhere!
LiveJournal wants women to breastfeed their babies in the bathroom.
Six Apart, creators of Movable Type and, more recently, owners of LiveJournal, have decided to harrass LiveJournal users whose default icons depict breastfeeding.
LiveJournal is even protected by law!
Lawmakers are beginning to understand …; California, where Six Apart is located, has express legal provision exempting breastfeeding from obscenity legislation.
The AAP recommends "Exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and child."
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Net Neutrality Discussion – Tomorrow 7pm?
Anyone in Knoxville want to have an impromptu Net Neutrality brown bag type discussion? Borders in Turkey Creek is having its grand opening. How about we meet in the coffee shop at 7:00pm. We can chat for 45 minutes (give or take) then watch Todd Steed.
Todd Steed And Suns of Phere
June 3, 2006 8:00 PM
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville – Turkey Creek
The bands following is growing throughout the southeast. Their new CD is garnering super reviews for this rock n’ roll crew.If the coffee shop is where all the activity is happening we can just meet there and take the discussion to another part of the store or the fountain outside.
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Secure today – gone tomorrow
High tech thieves are targeting keyless entry cars. Becoming more prominent is the option to enter your car and start it without a key. We rely on the quality of the software and the strength of encryption. But what happens as your car ages and over time strong encyption becomes weak encryption? I can see a day where a thief simply walks past older cars in a mall parking lot to have doors pop open or engines start. Or perhaps I sit down in the drivers seat to see a message on the dash "Important security update available! Download now?" I’ll ponder my watch knowing I’m already late but a security update means a vunerability in my security system has been found and the thieves know it. BUT! If I update and restart my car, it might not work. I am powerless but to turn on my best Shatner, clench my fists, look to the ceiling, and as the camera pans out scream "Gaaaaattees!" (hear Shatner)
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Great Hoover’s Ghost!
Appalachia Alumni Association has an interesting post on your Internet activity and the government.
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Seeking HVAC recommendations
I went into a Firestone not long ago and they had fans blowing all over the place. I inquired, "flood?" to which the salesperson responded, "Nope. 3rd time this year that the a/c has gone out. No one in Knoxville knows how to repair an air conditioner."
I concur with Mr. Firestone. Our a/c is out again. 9 years ago a low bidder sloppily installed the unit. It’s probably underpowered to begin with and I’m sure its reaching the end of its days. Has anyone had any good experiences with HVAC repair? I need referrals!
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You did what?!
You know. I’m pretty undisturbable. But every now and then something on the Internet leaves me without words.
The wife recently had her hymen replaced as an anniversary gift for her husband.
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The Hanso Foundation Updated
The Hanso Foundation site has been updated: "WWPdp updated"
Will global changes in weather cause population centers to shift? Where are new diseases likely to emerge? Which species need protection now before they begin to decline? The Mathematical Forecasting Initiative uses cutting-edge theory to anticipate the twists and turns of humanity’s story.
Namaste.
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Rock Paper Scissors is so passe
Now children can drive from New York to LA and never be bored unlike the mere 2.5 miles traditional Rock Paper Scissors gets you. Introducing RPS 25! Even explanations on how to read the chart is presented.
Thanks to Cathy for the link!
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Growing Up
The little boy next door just came over, knocked, and politely asked, "Could Amy come over and swim in my pool?" to which Amy grabbed her swim suit and went on her merry four year old way. This is the same boy that seems like only yesterday was standing naked in my driveway and would periodically just let himself in the house to play with toys.
Amy is growing so fast!
