Doonesbury 1/26/2012:
"I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that's the America millions of Americans believe in. That's the America I love."
—Mitt Romney in stump speech
military.com
The Wall Street Journal
Armchair Pilots: These Guys Pursue Uplifting Experiences in Their Homes
To extreme builders like Mr. Krohn, fake flying is only part of the fun. Their true fascination is figuring out how to simulate a simulator. "Mine's made out of beer cans and truck parts," says Australian Matt Sheil, who built a 747 jumbo jet cockpit in the garage of his truck-equipment company in Sydney. His simulator runs off 14 computers using 45 programs, some of them custom written. It can bank and pitch, like a real plane. Yet the steering column is an exhaust pipe. "You'd be surprised how many parts a Kenworth truck and a Boeing 747 have in common."
Rare Arctic Ribbon Seal Visits Seattle Woman’s Dock
Why The 'Check Engine' Light Is Stupid And Should Be Banned
Carole and Blondie and I are back in Oregon after a few weeks of goofing around in Texas with family and friends. Blondie successfully prevented any water-based invasions of the lake house. More here later when I get a little caught up.
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