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Cool photography
OK, I’m a sucker for a great photo. Seems nowadays with the ease of digital cameras, motor drives, and all the photographic software out there that amazing picture are a dime a dozen. Which, if you give me a GREAT subjects good SLR, and time to prep, is about the worth of what I […]
Basic lesson
Saw an interesting essay on how the Ukraine War is forcing a rethink of western, specifically US, dedication to perfect, do anything weapons systems. Among the growing number of defense companies recognizing this shift is Robin Radar, a Dutch company that makes drone-detection radar systems used by Ukraine and US allies in the Middle East. […]
Daily FGS
CZ P09 Nocturne Mississippi Billboard Reminds Would-Be Criminals: ‘Firing Squad Is Legal. Think Twice’ AWR Hawkins A billboard standing next to I-55 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, reminds would-be criminals entering the state that a “firing squad is legal” for executions and urges them to “think twice.” The Hill reported that DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew […]
Stupid people of the week
Person who jumped perimeter fence is hit and killed by Frontier plane during takeoff on Denver runway, airport says One person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane two minutes after jumping a perimeter fence and crossing a runway at Denver International Airport late Friday, the airport said. The pedestrian, who has not […]
Sunday FGS
Browning Buck Mark Chicago man exonerated of murder back in jail Story by Safia Samee Ali A Chicago man who used part of a $25 million settlement from his wrongful murder conviction lawsuit to help rebuild his street gang is facing legal trouble again after being charged with gun offenses. Thaddeus “T.J.” Jimenez gained notoriety […]
Boomer’s Sunday
“May you live in interesting times” is not a blessing. But it is entertaining! Thanks, Usual Suspects.
Nostalgia Post
Popular Mechanics has been running some cool throwback articles – here’s one about a plant they call “Hitler’s Headache”. Not because he had it built and it was problematic, but because we intended to, and successfully built, a plant to jump start the war effort. Make way for Uncle Sam’s giant war baby and Hitler’s […]
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Charter Arms Pathfinder Ex-girlfriend shoots ex-boyfriend after apartment attack MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Raleigh woman said she was forced to shoot her ex-boyfriend when he showed up at her apartment early Wednesday morning and fired several shots into the apartment she shares with her sister and her 10-year-old child. The ex-girlfriend, who wished to remain […]
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