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Entries from September 2007

Where in the world

September 21st, 2007 · No Comments

Ahoy, hoy. I’ve been away for a while. Can you guess where?
Update: Ok, I know, the image was wa-ay too large. My editing capabilities are kinda’ limited on the ship but I was able to finally upload one of a more acceptable size.

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Japan’s new aircraft carriers

September 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Strategypage has a piece up talking about the new Hyuga-class carriers Japan is building. The lead ship, the Hyuga, is in the same size range as the British Invincibles, which are primarily helicopter carriers.

Japan plans to build at least two Hyuga-class vessels, which can carry up to 11 helicopters, displace 13,500 tons, and are [...]

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Yuengling Lager in Texas?

September 2nd, 2007 · 6 Comments

What the hell do we Texans have to do to get this beer distributed here in Texas?

Christ, I’d almost, almost be willing to entertain Pennsylvania’s medieval beer laws if it meant being able to buy Yuengling Beer at my local HEB grocery store.

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That was fast: Felix now a Category 5 hurricane

September 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Holy cyclonic disturbances, Batman. Felix sure grew fast! What was this, a 24-hour jump from category 1 to 5?

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