Categories Nothing Much

In reference to that idiot who wants to make social media for gunnies

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I stated before that I’m likely way to small stuff (and barely a gun blog) for him to bother with, but just in case, I quote from Lawdog:

1) I will not be joining this site “Smoke and Thunder”, so if you see my name there, it isn’t me.

2) Nor do I give the site “Smoke and Thunder” any permission what-so-ever to use anything written by me on this site, or by me on any Internet forum or medium, beyond the minimum amount permissible under the “Fair Use Doctrine”.

3) Furthermore, I deny the site “Smoke and Thunder” permission to use any of my intellectual property, wholly or in part, for financial gain.

Period.

There.

Note: This does not apply to the Purveyors of  Fine Mountain Man Accoutrements.  Thats a different bunch of people.

Categories Nothing Much

Look’it what I found!!!! (Help it broke part 2)

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Original post.

After much digging and frustration with people who apparently think that metal hair claw clips should be covered in gaudy “jewels” I found THIS.  Not quite identical to my old one, but stainless, and not horribly expensive even once shipping is added in.  I think I’m still going to try swapping out the spring with one from a plastic clip, but I’m going to order a couple packages of those ones too, just in case!

Categories Nothing Much

Someone picked the wrong week to argue with me

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Former college schoolmate posted on Facebook that the solution to the birth control coverage ‘problem’ was to make the basic forms of the pill availible over the counter (put ’em behind the counter with the decongestants if you want, but OTC no prescription required).

To which someone freaked out that “OMG!! Some one might smoke AND take the Pill and have a stroke!!!” (I paraphrased, they were serious).

I pointed out that if they’re smoking they’re already taking their life into their own hands, so whats your point?

But, but, it might be a teenager!! At least if they have to see an MD first the doc can explain the potential risks!!

I pointed out that most teens weren’t going to admit to smoking OR being sexually active to an authority figure, and even if they do what makes you think they’re going to listen?

But, but, some teenager could end up diabled for the rest of her life cause of a stroke!!

I won’t repeat the rest of the arguement, he finally gave up when the comment count hit 60 (it wasn’t all us, several others chimed in that they liked the original idea). But he picked the wrong week to argue with me…..

Edited: I think there are some logistcal issues that would need to be worked out of the basic concept, but I like the thought.

Categories Links

Links

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Six months later, still no charges filed.

12yr old decides enough is enough.

Blue gnomes result in uproar.

Tazer ball.

If a cop issues you a ticket, showing up at his house to discuss it “man to man” is a bad idea.

AZ deciding if all students should have to pay $2k for school.

7 species that got screwed by mother nature.

Dude, if you’ve missed your exit, just keep going….

NH man shoots wife “while cleaning his gun”, twice.

Firing your teenage employee by text message profanity is perhaps not a good idea.

Categories Bleg

Bleg….or: HELP IT BROKE *sniffle*

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So, most women reading this and at least some of the men are going to know what a hair clip is (they’re sometimes called ‘hair claw clips’ if that helps).  Link picked at random as the best first example I found.

The problem: 99% of the ones available in stores by me are PLASTIC, which means that they break in short order (don’t ask me how I manage it, most other women I know who use the things don’t have that problem).  The few that are metal are HUGE DECORATIVE, and heavy, and not really functional.  (on an interesting note, when they first started being popular they were made out of a different plastic that was softer and held up better, oh well).

The solution:

yes, that’s a plain metal hair clip.  I’ve had it for years (4? 5? something like that).  Its AWESOME.

Till tonight.  Tonight the spring finally broke as I was putting my hair up.  I think I actually cried a tear or two.  I’ve tried for the last 3 years to find more of these clips, but the place where I got it doesn’t carry ANY metal clips any more (except for the big heavy gaudy things….).  Now this was a pretty simple piece, looks like it was stamped out of a piece of stainless, bent into shape, and a spring and pin added.  But I’ve not the skills to do that even if I had the tools (which I don’t).  So….anyone know someone who CAN?  Or know of a place where I can order a couple of these things?  Please?

Categories Dog

Proposed Tibetan Mastiff Breed Standard Changes UPDATE 2

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Proposed changes here.

The AKC Board meeting minutes for the February 10th meeting have been posted on their website here.  Scroll to the bottom of page 3 for the relevant information.

The changes were indeed passed.  They go into effect February 29th 2012.

Excuse me while I go swear at something.

Edited: I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at this line:

There was a motion made by Mr. Gladstone to direct the President to investigate the Tibetan Mastiff Club of America, or any other Parent Club, where there might be restrictive membership policies. There was no second to the motion.

Edited again: effective immediately they’re changing the process for changing a breed standard.  Me thinks they were caught a little off guard by the uproar these changes caused.