Monthly Archives: February 2016

A well groomed lady

Hair by Alex Pelerossi, makeup by Sarah Potts, furs by unknown mammals.

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History of industrial explosives

Reading about Nobel, it seemed that dynamite and gelignite were mostly supplanted in engineering uses by ANFO, described as “safer in use and also more powerful”. I was under the impression that nitrate-based explosives were rather weak for the volume and were employed … Continue reading

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The Treetop Experimentation

Amie’s new book is now available: The Treetops Experimentation: A Laws of Magic Short Story.

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New edits of old photos

Found some pictures from 2008 to edit for the friends shown in them.

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Hot or cold?

I am looking for recommendations on a thermometer, mainly for checking rifle barrel temperature. Suggestions for something reasonably accurate (+/- 5*F)

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Long-range magic wand

Half-MOA killing curse.

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My definition of “civilized”

Acting civilized: doing right by others even in the absence of negative consequences for doing wrong. For example, not raping just because you can get away with it. Not littering. Not stealing. By my definition, every country has some civilized … Continue reading

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Just a pretty woman

I haven’t posted fun photos in a while. Her personality and character are bigger than life, and she’s equipped with a biting sense of humor, a high-speed brain, and wears one of JMB’s finest creations. I wonder how many guys … Continue reading

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One shotgun, two barrels

American Tactical imports TAC SX2 shotgun. They offer it as a set with two barrels, a 28″ tube with chokes for bird hunting and an 18.5″ cylinder bore for in-house disputes with unbidden guests. In the near future, I will … Continue reading

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Yellow paint

New texture library image. Linked image is 1600px wide, a much larger file is available on request.

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Bear cavalry is real!

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On fighting against a crowd.

Recently, a friend told me that pulling on pistol to fend off a gang of rapists — such as those in Cologne, Germany — would have lead to a stampede endangering multitudes. Defensive ammunition is unlikely to penetrate more than … Continue reading

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A fashion dilemma

Pity most European countries allow only the first option to their subjects… PS: It’s not like certain parts of America are any better…looking at you, New York City!

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