Category Archives: The Real World

Space, the Final Frontier

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Ubu Roi

The other day, Steven made a post comparing solid-fuel rockets to liquid-fueled. I can’t link it, because although it seemed fairly benign, it apparently angered someone he disagreed with, so Steven pulled it. However, the vanishing act prompted Fledge to … Continue reading →

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Damn.

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Note that it’s dangerous to be a reporter in a war zone… I gotta love how CNN put their logo on it. Ok so they picked up the tape. Notice they didn’t bother to translate a word she says… Would … Continue reading →

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Probably the Only Olympics Post

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I rarely watch them any more; the whole thing just bores me — and I’m definitely not watching these Commielympics. I generally don’t talk about the Olympics anymore either. However, I’m not surprised at much of anything that’s happened so … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Report

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Well, the National Hurricane Center moved the track back south a bit now, raised the chance of it being a hurricane slightly, and the storm has sped up. Next major update is 10 am CDT. Edit: I’ll be moving further … Continue reading →

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Looks Like Rain

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Steven points out it’s not that likely to become a hurricane, but around here, “only a tropical storm” is not something to inspire over-confidence. Update: Already raining. Not part of Edouard, but it’s part of the same conditions that spawned … Continue reading →

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I’m Baaaaaaaack!

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Sorry if anyone wasn’t able to reach me last night. According to LGF, it was a cable cut in Atlanta that messed up everything. (Just FYI, I’m not sure whats with all the HM-haters in that thread. They’ve always been … Continue reading →

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