Iguana Interceptor

Palate Cleanser – Walking boat for SEALs?

Hmmm, both good and bad aspects here on this, I think The Navy’s New High-Speed Boat Crawls Onto Land The Interceptor doesn’t stop where the water ends. Sure, the French-made Iguana Interceptor is a high-speed boat. But it’s also capable of deploying tank-like tracks that let it leave the water and crawl onto land. The Navy plans … Read more

10 Meter Platform Jumper

Palate Cleanser – would YOU jump off a 10 meter platform?

I’ve done it in the past when I was MUCH younger. Got back up and did it again but that first time?  A regular board is easy, five meter not much harder. It IS a lot different for a 10. Just ask these folks (if you are bilingual – thank God for subtitles). Be careful, … Read more

Acorns

Palate Cleanser – So, I was out Raking my Acorns…

I generally don’t watch network television – I watch TV for escapism and I’m not going to sell my eyeballs to programs that are going to “Lefty preach” at me. A GOOD preacher is one that talks with you even though they’re up in the pulpit (or, in more contemporary worship services, walking – a bit – on the stage).

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AK47 defend yourself from home invaders

Palate Cleanser – “How an AK-47 Works”

While an AK-47 is not my firearm of choice, I do have to say that this CGI video is very well done and clearly shows the important parts of the firing mechanisms at work. For just over two minutes of your time, it’s worth the watch: (H/T: I forget)

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