Archive for May, 2010

That’s a big Twinkie

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Amateur astronomers have located the officially secret orbit of the X-37B, affectionately known as The Flying Twinkie. This is a reusable, unmanned orbital space plane that experts believe will carry on research for the Department of Defense after the manned shuttle fleet is grounded. It was launched back in April into low-Earth orbit on a mysterious mission. I’m going to set an alarm for early morning and try to get a peek if the skies are clear. You can track the orbit and see the X-37B yourself using Chris Peat’s excellent website, www.Heavens-Above.com

Also, this X-51A Waverider hypersonic scramjet launches May 25th. [link]

The X-37 shuttle is doubtless rooted in the development of surveillance, but the X-51 has serious potential as a weapons platform. The USAF has openly stated their desire to get a cruise missile on target anywhere in the world in under an hour. This thing is a step in that direction].

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War Roxy!

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

I love Mixed Martial Arts, and women’s MMA in particular. Last night on the Moosin: God of Martial Arts show, Roxanne Modafferri fought Tara Larosa in a 130lb catch weight. It was the best WMMA bout I have ever seen. Both women showed their skills in grappling, striking and most of all, heart. Since it was a pay-per-view, a lot of people didn’t catch the fight, but some kind soul has posted the whole fight on YouTube in three parts. Enjoy!

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Top Ten Reasons Men Prefer Guns Over Women

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
  • #10. You can trade an old 45 for a new 22.
  • #9. You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you’re on the road.
  • #8. If you admire a friend’s gun and tell him so, he’ll let you try it out a few times.
  • #7. Your primary gun doesn’t mind if you keep another gun for a backup.
  • #6. Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of ammo!
  • #5. A gun doesn’t take up a lot of closet space.
  • #4. Guns function normally every day of the month.
  • #3. A gun doesn’t ask , ‘Do these new grips make me look fat?
  • #2. A gun doesn’t mind if you go to sleep after you use it.

The number one reason a gun is favored over a woman….

  • #1. YOU CAN BUY A SILENCER FOR A GUN!

*stolen shamelessly from the internets

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