interesting times…

Krugman on malignant stupidity, the end of NaNoWriMo, and something from the “a sharpie made of dryer lint?” department… So, yeah, that happened yesterday and we’re in for a world of hurt as a result. Luckily I don’t have any big purchases in the works but really should stock up on paint, bolts, screws, and …

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a worthy read…

A needful read, some good advice, and in the “WTF” department… The new JRA Magazine (issue 97) is now available and it’s a worthy read. For me, one of the best parts of being a member of the Junk Rig Association is their great magazine. I’ve never read an issue that did not have an …

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a question answered…

An excellent post, how to deal with criminal politicians, and in the “a lot of this going around” department… So, here’s a first. Someone asked me why I start each post with three links to stuff in the news. As it happens, it’s a surprise as no one has ever asked that before. Which is …

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an answer of sorts…

The return of child labor, a podcast I’ll be following, and in the “crime pays” department… Someone asked me the other day what boat I’d buy if money were not an issue and, while it’s a silly question, I did do some thinking. In fact, I did a lot of thinking. It turns out that …

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doom spending…

Some Caribbean news, Sail Delmarva has something to say, and EBM with an important treaty point… Face it, we’re all living in hard times and many of us are starting to think about buying stuff today that may not be available or affordable tomorrow. Yeah, doom spending is a thing. Generally I consider myself an …

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currently reading…

Penguin pairings, some needful travel accessories, and in the “let’s all just pretend it never happened” department… I’ve been reading “The Gathering storm” by Alan Jones and it’s been slow going. Mostly because the book seems to be in tandem with the news. Considering that the book is about the rise of Hitler and the …

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a pair of oars…

A film I really want to see, orphaned oil wells, and in the “about those marmots” department… I need a new pair of oars. The reason being that I’m selling a couple of dinghies and they sell better with oars included. With me so far? Anyway, for a bit of amusement, I decided to check …

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in the build your own department…

A very good read, destroying education, and in the “American politicians take note” department… Here’s an excellent project that will both save you money and result in a user repairable system. Way better than B&G from where I sit.