I’ve heard of “Nap-of-the-earth” flying, but “Nap-of-the-semi”???

  A tweet from Ukraine shows a helicopter demonstrating what it means to fly “nap-of-the-earth” – over a highway, with vehicles.  Click the image for a larger view. You’ll find a video clip of the incident in this tweet. I imagine that must have given a number of drivers a hair-raising experience . . .… Continue reading I’ve heard of “Nap-of-the-earth” flying, but “Nap-of-the-semi”???

“A wide swath of past and ongoing scandals, corruption, crime, treason and bioterrorism”

  That’s what consulting firm Edify claims to have uncovered in a recent report.  (A tip o’ the hat to the anonymous contributor who brought it to my attention.). I have no way to verify all of the claims made in that report, and the conclusions derived from them, but much of it is in… Continue reading “A wide swath of past and ongoing scandals, corruption, crime, treason and bioterrorism”

True dat

  Yes, a good hurricane (if that isn’t a misnomer) highlights the folly of electric-only vehicles as just about nothing else can. I doubt there’ll be enough charging stations along evacuation routes to do much good.  Also, good luck finding a way to recharge your vehicle after the storm has passed, when the power’s out… Continue reading True dat

Colonel Sanders must be spinning in his grave like a dynamo…

  At first I couldn’t believe this report wasn’t a joke – but as I read and re-read it, I realized that yes, some people are indeed that stupid.  I bet Colonel Sanders never even dreamed of something this daft! The US Food and Drug Administration is warning against a social media challenge which involves… Continue reading Colonel Sanders must be spinning in his grave like a dynamo…