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    Re: Costa Concordia by remote control camera

    Imagine the facilities you could report on. You could park a drone with a solar cell in a tree or on a rooftop capturing weeks of reconnaissance for under cover reporting.

    It does get scary:
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    Re: Political Compass

    I wonder how the results for this question contribute to the results.
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    Re: Michelle Obama... What happened?

    all of it? You are delusional.
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    Re: Michelle Obama... What happened?

    yes, all republicans hate women and black people. You are delusional.
  5. Obama Administration Claims Power to Wage Endless War Across the Globe

    http://www.democracynow.org/2013/5/17/astoundingly_disturbing_obama_administration_claims_power

    "You guys have essentially rewritten the Constitution here today. The Constitution, Article I,...
  6. Thread: IRS Scandal

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    Re: IRS Scandal

    Citizens United is a piece of crap, but both parties have taken advantage of it; and it needs both parties to correct it.
  7. Thread: IRS Scandal

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    Re: IRS Scandal

    The other recent IRS scandal in this weeks news. (lesser known)
    http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/irs-face-lawsuit-over-theft-60-million-patient-health-records
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    Re: It's been a bad week for Obama

    Is this one on the list yet?
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/14/obama-student-loans-policy-profit_n_3276428.html
    "Obama Student Loan Policy Reaping $51 Billion Profit"

    correction of the...
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    Re: WhistleBlowers Fear him

    The third interpretation, the executive branch is heading in the wrong direction be it Bush or Obama. I think party politics allows this to happen; many people support their Pres. no matter what he...
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    WhistleBlowers Fear him

    If you have time this is an interesting interview with Chris Hedges:
    http://www.democracynow.org/2013/5/15/chris_hedges_monitoring_of_ap_phones

    I was surprised by this; The Espionage Act had only...
  11. Re: what's the deal with you guys starting all thesae gun threads

    It seems to me a percent of the posts in the bilge are about pushing buttons. That four letter word seems to get folks going. pro or against
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    Re: What has Hillary Clinton accomplished?

    Who watched the Benghazi hearing today? Sheash
  13. Re: Cool boat, Triple-planked old growth Mahogany over Oak

    She is back; her third time listed on eBay. I think there are some reasons why the other "winners" backed out. The listing now includes more details of the condition.
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  14. Re: Cool boat, Triple-planked old growth Mahogany over Oak

    Relisted with no reserve, woo hoo
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300894231165
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    Re: Cute little sailboat

    Here is another one, I thought she was good looking:...
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    Re: Capt. Jack Sparrow's yacht

    I know the guy who did some of the wood work here in Florida. I believe the boat is often in Florida too. The guy does amazing stuff with wood, if you believe it.
  17. Re: Cool boat, Triple-planked old growth Mahogany over Oak

    "Completely refit about 10 years ago (approx $1 million US) including all new wiring, plumbing, remodeling of living quarters, galley, etc. Re-powered 4 years ago with brand new twin Lugger Marine...
  18. Cool boat, Triple-planked old growth Mahogany over Oak

    Really cool boat,

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/World-Class-Motor-Yacht-Priced-At-Less-Than-1-3-of-Market-Value-/300886688395?_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&forcev4exp=true
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    Re: Boat speeds on country roads!

    Yikes, Power lines.
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    Re: World's largest private yacht launched

    I hope it gets used more than once a year.
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    Tall Ships - Florida 500th Anniversary

    I couldn't find a better link, but I did find a nice picture:
    http://cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2013/4/3/tall_ships_heading_t.html
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    Re: 60' Tugboat, built in 1909 CL

    Same boat, different top:
    http://fremonttugboat.com/blog/?p=3806

    THIS IS WHAT SHE LOOKED LIKE AS A STEAM TUG. THATS ABNER SUND SITTING ON THE SAIL BAGS THAT THEY WERE TAKING OUT TO A SAILING...
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    Re: 60' Tugboat, built in 1909 CL

    http://fremonttugboat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/scan0001-TRIO-12-13-84-EVERETT1.jpg
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    60' Tugboat, built in 1909 CL

    http://bellingham.craigslist.org/boa/3657972139.html

    60' Tugboat, built by Wm. F. Reed at Decataur Is. WA in 1909
    http://images.craigslist.org/3K23J53Ne5I65H65J2d34be2cf66537281de1.jpg
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    Re: fresh eggs ....

    Coating the shell in Vaseline = 1 month of unrefrigerated homeostasis is what i have heard.

    Can someone test this out and let me know?
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    Google Treasure Map

    http://www.inquisitr.com/597971/google-treasure-maps-debut-just-in-time-for-april-fools-day/

    It appears to be a filter you can set for google maps, pretty neat.
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    Re: Colin Archer fans!

    Yahoooo:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_DtqzqRnuX0
  28. Re: Advice Requested: Ripping Black Locust with bandsaw

    Black Locust likes to dull blades. I wonder if there is any other native North American wood which is harder to work with, and it doesn't make great firewood, but has great shelf life.
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    Re: Two months in the Florida Keys

    My concern would be AC. Although I am not sure about climate in the keys, the climate from my part of Florida much farther North, would be in insufferable without an AC system. I would even go so...
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    Re: Galatea - A vessel in trouble

    Not much of an update, but an employee of nearby business made this video:

    https://vine.co/v/bD93j9KjK9q?fb_action_ids=10200131101298135&fb_act ...
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    Re: Know this boat ?

    I thought he was holding someones purse? I suppose he has a change of panties for when the weather gets rough.
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    Fine Pieces: Art or boats?

    http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDY0/z/5rsAAMXQTghRNQQR/$T2eC16JHJGIE9nnWpiv1BRNQQRkocg~~60_35.JPG
    3 boats: all worth a look: a bit pricey though
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  33. Thread: H 28 on Ebay

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    Re: H 28 on Ebay

    Wow, no takers. Has California given up on sailing? I have seen a couple of them over there go for nothing.
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    Re: Missing photos

    With the internet there really is no need to have floppy disks, cds, or any other kind of drive; "The cloud" has solved this part of the problem. There is no longer a need to have something in your...
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    Re: Missing photos

    If the wooden boat forum hosted the images they would preserve the integrity of the pictures links. I have heard experts discuss the age of the internet as a new dark ages, because links, websites,...
  36. Re: Officer told to cover up uniform on Virgin flight

    Big mistake, i wonder how their stock price is affected.
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    Re: Rand Paul Filibusters

    They are more than new. For the most part the US solider is a good person; raised often by good people, volunteering to serve their country, able to make decisions, and able to remember what they...
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    Re: Rand Paul Filibusters

    I can't dispute; those are great examples of the benefits of our Government, but they do little to prove its infallibility.

    "All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree." ...
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    Re: Missing photos

    I would imagine the issue stems from the age of the forum, starting when hosting data could be fairly expensive. Now most hosting services offer unlimited data for a few dollars. This forum is...
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    Re: Rand Paul Filibusters

    I am glad he pushed the issue. It seems the US is constantly killing in different parts of the world, and being held less and less accountable; it is good someone is asking questions. Perhaps he...
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    Re: Rand Paul Filibusters

    "I'm quite happy with the answer and I'm disappointed it took a month and a half and a root canal to get it," -Rand Paul

    Which is true they have been shifty on everything to do with drones, and...
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    Re: Rand Paul Filibusters

    Is this really a gray area with room for discussion?
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    Re: A gun question

    Another part of the equation would be to consider how many incidents don't ever occur because the criminal suspects his victim is carrying, and decides to get a job instead of robbing folks.
  44. Thread: New Rule

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    Re: New Rule

    Bush III = Obama
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    Re: Wood identification

    I think my office mates realize I have lost my mind. For some reason that struck me pretty good; I haven't laughed that hard in while, thanks.
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    Re: Captions welcome

    It looks like the towboat guy is only a spectator, and none of the lines are actually connected to the golf cart. The driver of the golf cart has a snorkel in his mouth and there is seaweed on his...
  47. Re: Goodbye galvanized, stainless, and silicon bronze fastners

    Wow, imagine the possibilities. Titanium boat trailer; lighter, stronger, and it won't rust to junk if you forget to rinse it down.
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    Re: Need salvage advice

    I bet that boat is still in good shape. It looks like she kept her paint, and if that is the case the worms couldn't have gotten to her. It would be interesting to see her on the surface again.
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    "Exotic but useful metals such as tantalum and titanium are about to become cheap and...
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    Re: 14' Noank skiff, Maine CL

    It is in great shape, but considering the market and there being no rig; it seems like a lot of money.
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