I'm currently working on a collapsible umbrella/walking cane that can double as a satellite dish. More or less.
I'm still trying to master my Droid.
And I'm at the very beginning of a book. Writing one, that is. One day it'll be done. One fine day,
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Topics: Self-Defense: Know thy Crowbar
This is a very basic primer on proper crowbar technique.
We all know that a crowbar can be used for prying things - doors, nails, etc. It can also be used to smash things - doors, nails, etc.
But what about zombies? Zombies will be the focus of this particular manual though the ideas are applicable in every situation I've thought of.
I. Use the correct part of the crowbar.
When you are attacked by a zombie, resist the urge to strike with the chiseled part of the crook on the end of the crowbar! Your first goal is to break bones or otherwise disable the zombie. Always swing with crook pointed towards you until you are ready.
Why?
You tell me: Would you prefer to knock that zombie down with a solid blow to the neck and then dispatch it, or would you prefer to get your trusty crowbar stuck somewhere else in its fleshy frame? The answer is obvious.
II. When the zombie has been disabled with a solid blow to the neck or has had limbs shattered by the force of a blow, you can then begin to worry about actually dispatching the zombie.
That is what the pointed end of the crook is for: While you can always bash on a zombie your goal is always to destroy its head. Without the head, the zombie can't do anything. (So we hope). A zombie that has been properly disabled can then be destroyed by using the crowbar with the crook pointed towards the enemy.
So long as you have the upper hand (pun intended) you are free to attempt to do some real damage. Apply the chiseled crook liberally until the zombie has been dispatched. NOTE: Avoid splatter. Wear protective clothing at all times.
III. Further Considerations.
What is the best way to carry a crowbar? I recommend holding the shaft with your dominant hand with the crook over the appropriate shoulder. This minimizes the risk of it getting caught on something should you need to flee and reduces your expended energy - no running with that weight unevenly distributed to your dominant hand/arm.
This simple energy saving technique also allows you to have a blow ready when the time comes. Again, start with the blunt side of the crook to knockback/knockdown/disable the zombie. THEN worry about "killing" it.
These 3 simple ideas might just save your life if you ever find yourself alone... in a zombie apocalypse... with a crowbar.
Always keep the upper hand!
We all know that a crowbar can be used for prying things - doors, nails, etc. It can also be used to smash things - doors, nails, etc.
But what about zombies? Zombies will be the focus of this particular manual though the ideas are applicable in every situation I've thought of.
I. Use the correct part of the crowbar.
When you are attacked by a zombie, resist the urge to strike with the chiseled part of the crook on the end of the crowbar! Your first goal is to break bones or otherwise disable the zombie. Always swing with crook pointed towards you until you are ready.
Why?
You tell me: Would you prefer to knock that zombie down with a solid blow to the neck and then dispatch it, or would you prefer to get your trusty crowbar stuck somewhere else in its fleshy frame? The answer is obvious.
II. When the zombie has been disabled with a solid blow to the neck or has had limbs shattered by the force of a blow, you can then begin to worry about actually dispatching the zombie.
That is what the pointed end of the crook is for: While you can always bash on a zombie your goal is always to destroy its head. Without the head, the zombie can't do anything. (So we hope). A zombie that has been properly disabled can then be destroyed by using the crowbar with the crook pointed towards the enemy.
So long as you have the upper hand (pun intended) you are free to attempt to do some real damage. Apply the chiseled crook liberally until the zombie has been dispatched. NOTE: Avoid splatter. Wear protective clothing at all times.
III. Further Considerations.
What is the best way to carry a crowbar? I recommend holding the shaft with your dominant hand with the crook over the appropriate shoulder. This minimizes the risk of it getting caught on something should you need to flee and reduces your expended energy - no running with that weight unevenly distributed to your dominant hand/arm.
This simple energy saving technique also allows you to have a blow ready when the time comes. Again, start with the blunt side of the crook to knockback/knockdown/disable the zombie. THEN worry about "killing" it.
These 3 simple ideas might just save your life if you ever find yourself alone... in a zombie apocalypse... with a crowbar.
Always keep the upper hand!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Behold: Kryptos. A Linguistic Lock with 870+ Tumblers.
This is just fascinating. Imagine the work Sanborn put into designing this.
A quote from Wikipedia:
"Kryptos is a sculpture by American artist Jim Sanborn located on the grounds of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Langley, Virginia. Since its dedication on November 3, 1990, there has been much speculation about the meaning of the encrypted messages it bears. Of the four sections, three have been solved, with the fourth remaining one of the most famous unsolved codes in the world. The sculpture continues to provide a diversion for some employees of the CIA and other cryptanalysts attempting to decrypt the messages."
You can visit the CIA website about Kryptos HERE:
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/virtual-tour/kryptos/index.html
You can visit the CIA website about Kryptos HERE:
https://www.cia.gov/about-cia/virtual-tour/kryptos/index.html
Monday, March 8, 2010
(Not so) Ancient History.
Here's a picture of my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather on my Father's side of the family.
Their last name is Markle. Yeah.
After Grandma Lennon passed away we've been cleaning up her apartment and I keep on finding things like this. They're wearing turn of the century (that's the 20th century, mind you) clothing. My Grandma was born in 1919, and Mrs. Markle doesn't appear pregnant. Looks like it was before the war.
So, here they are. My ancestors.
Awesome muff-thingy Great-Gma.
Initial post.
I'm int he process of attempting to create a blog where people can share their recent tinkerings with PCs, Macs, electrical stuff (be careful, stay grounded!) and various other fun stuff that can be done with random bits of wire and components from old technology that you're never going to use again.
So, feel free to post stuff. This group is open for the moment.
If anything nasty gets posted, I'll deal with it.
ENJOY.
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