Clive Cussler is my favorite author. His novels often feature antique low tech vehicles and Cyclops is no exception. Like several of Cussler’s books, Cyclops opens with the sinking of an old ship, The Cyclops. The novel also features a couple vivid scenes featuring an antique blimp. Later on, there is an exciting car chase [...]
Hi-tech weaponry and vehicles seem like good investments. More precise missiles could result in fewer unwanted civilian casualties. Better armor would save soldiers’ lives. I was surprised to read Washington Capitals owner/businessman Ted Leonsis’s idea of saving money by spending less on technology for the military. He offered the idea in response to a question [...]
When I was younger, I looked forward to watching The Simpsons on Sunday nights. I admit I rarely watch the show these days, but this clip is pretty amusing posted on AlleyInsider. You think you’re cool because you buy a $500 phone with a picture of a fruit on it? Tweet (function(d, s, id) { [...]
Today, I cleaned our coffee maker by running a cycle with just vinegar. After the cycle, the coffee maker was clean and I was left with a pot of hot vinegar. What can you do with a pot of hot vinegar? I soaked our showerhead in the vinegar, which had become clogged with mineral deposits, [...]