Saturday, February 17, 2018

Typewriter of the Day: Smith Corona Super Silent

TOTD: Smith Corona Super Silent

Thanks to Tom Hanks the Smith Corona Super Silent is very popular.  They are a great typer and I keep at least one in either of my offices to use when I feel in the mood.  They are fast and snappy - something I look for in a typewriter and they are full of quirky features that I love, the paper fingers on the carriage for one.  The other thing about them is that they are smaller than most of the similar German models which also makes them lighter and easier to carry.

Here, for your viewing pleasure is my Smith Corona Super Silent.


Two Feet Of Sea Level Rise By 2100 Claims Latest Paper | NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT

Two Feet Of Sea Level Rise By 2100 Claims Latest Paper | NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT:



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Here is the discussion referred to by James Delingpole.  Enjoy.



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Delingpole: No, Carl Hiaasen, Miami Is Not Going to Drown by 2100

Delingpole: No, Carl Hiaasen, Miami Is Not Going to Drown by 2100:



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Must be a new batch of sea level "data" released that I missed.  You live at the edge of the sea you have to worry about high tides,



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Putting climate change in perspective

Putting climate change in perspective:



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The article starts off well but ends in a repeat of all of the Carbon Dioxide speculation.



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Mark Carney - the new boss same as the old boss.

 The Liberal Party has decided to replace their failed leader with their new choice.  Mark Carney, Trudeau's former economic adviser and...