The Death of the Omega Man
“Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face.” – Charlton Heston, 1923-2008
Category: legend
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March 6, 1836 – Ballad of the Alamo
In the southern part of Texas, in the town of San Antone There’s a fortress all in ruins, that the weeds have overgrown You may look in vain for crosses andÊ you’ll never see a one But sometimes between the setting and the rising of the sun You can hear a ghostly bugle, as the men go marchin’ by You… Continue reading "March 6, 1836 – Ballad of the Alamo"
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Eisenhower’s farewell speech
Ok – so it’s not really on topic, but I spent sometime today looking for a poignant quote for my farewell e-mail at my current job. I’ve been here for almost 10 years and thought I should at least try to say something noteworthy – and not too controversial. Anyway, I was looking at Eisenhower’s farewell address from 1961 and… Continue reading "Eisenhower’s farewell speech"
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Using a hot-air balloon as a defensive weapon
I was reading Les Stroud (Survivorman)’s blog today and this little gem caught my eye. Les is describing a night out in Africa hiding in the basket of a “crashed” hot air balloon. I like the inventive way he decided to keep himself safe: The burners on this thing make a great weapon. They shoot a rocket burst of flames… Continue reading "Using a hot-air balloon as a defensive weapon"
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Secret Fighting Arts
When I first became a medic, I didn’t do it to become a professional paramedic or firefighter (though that is my Grass Is Greener job). I had two specific reasons – (1) to be able to respond to any emergencies that come up with my team when we are playing paintball or hunting and (2) so I could learn all… Continue reading "Secret Fighting Arts"
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Imagine…
“Imagine,” Tyler said, “stalking elk past department store windows and stinking racks of beautiful rotting dresses and tuxedos on hangers; you’ll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life, and you’ll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. Jack and the beanstalk, you’ll climb up through the dripping forest canopy and the air… Continue reading "Imagine…"