Monthly Archives: May 2009

Making Water from Air

Popular Science shows a device that makes water from the humidity in the air.
“But I was going to Tashi Station to pick up some power convertors!”
Tattoine Tip to Instapundit.

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Rifle rounds, AR15 uppers found in North Austin dumpster

Dibs on the ammo?

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Happy Memorial Day

I second these words from Robbie, over at UrbanGrounds:
Compared to all of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending their country, my own service feels immeasurably inadequate. I am humbled and forever grateful for their service and their sacrifice.
Happy Memorial Day!

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Memorial Day Burgers with Bourbon Slush

Actually, skip the burgers and let’s just go straight for the
Bourbon Slush. I am setting a reminder for tomorrow to remember to pick up the ingredients for the slush.

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Your addiction to Federal Spending has affected me in the following ways…

The title of this post is a common line spoken by friends & families of people who are the subject of A&E’s “Intervention”, or as the Mrs. Swanky calls it, “Trainwreck Show.” You’ll hear that line in the last 12 minutes when the family is shown finally staging an intervention with their substance-abuse-ridden loved one. [...]

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Twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom

Prominent attorney alleges investment firm threatened by Obama administration, eventually files motion to halt the Chrysler proceedings.
Associated Press investigates and reports on the Obamas “taking a walk and holding hands.”
(Why do I think of Citizen Kang?)

We are merely exchanging long protein strings. If you can think of a simpler way, I’d like to [...]

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All I need to know about the newspaper industry

Warren Buffett “would not buy most U.S. newspaper “at any price” according to the Wall Street Journal. To those heavily invested in dead-tree journalism: get out now.

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