Archive for November, 2022
Monday FGS
Remington New Model Army LA County sheriff’s deputy shoots pipe wrench-wielding woman in Covina Tony Briscoe A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy shot a woman suspected of vandalism Saturday in Covina after she attacked the officer’s vehicle with a pipe wrench, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Around 10 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the intersection […]
The state of the Russian military
From the beginning of Russia’s “special operation”, video, photographs, intercepts, and other information emerged related to the Russian military. The state of Russian equipment, manpower, performance, etc., as seen in these videos raised questions about “the second-best army in the world”. The first video shows a collection of these images, and videos, detailing what the […]
Boomer’s Sunday
It’s time once again, Delta Whiskies and Whiskettes, for Boomer’s Sunday, where I sort through the weekly offering of ‘toons and pick the best. Toons are provided by Boomer and AW1 Scott, with many others contributing. Disclaimer: These toons are meant to amuse, entertain and inform, pretty much in that order. While I cull what […]
Sunday FGS
Iver Johnson .38 3 arrested, 1 dead after attempted home invasion in DeKalb County, police say Police have identified three people in connection with an attempted home invasion that occurred at a DeKalb County home Friday evening. Officers with the DeKalb County Police Department said they were called out to the 2700 block of Gresham […]
Stupid people of the week
Customer calls 911 over slow-smoked pork she says was too pink This Barbecue Karen has a major beef with a popular pork dish. One beloved North Carolina barbecue spot became the center of controversy on Tuesday when a disgruntled customer called 911 to report her slow-smoked pork was too pink, local reports said. It all […]
Low Black Friday Turnout
Retail operations have gotten used to seeing parking lots filled, and customers lining up on Thursday evening. People would wait in line for hours to get to deals most do not see on a regular basis. According to one account in the article, the line would already be wrapped around the building. However, this individual […]
Looking back to Chosin on the 72nd anniversary of the battle
As we settle into our holiday weekend, take a moment to remember the men who took on the North Korean and Chinese armies 72 years ago at the Chosin Reservoir. The battle, which lasted about three weeks, saw heavy Allied casualties as the Chinese entered the conflict, pushing back on the UN forces, and retaking […]
So you like socialized medicine?
Canada has socialized medicine, right? I know we have some here (in the US, not necessarily on this forum) who think it should be mandatory here. But, like communism, the theory seems to be far divorced from the reality, and it’s coming to a head in Ontario, where the Health Ministry is asking doctors […]
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