No 7 Typewriter of the Day: Smith Corona Skyriter

TOTD: Smith Corona Skyriter.

Here is the Smith Corona Skyriter.  I like Skyriters, I have a soft spot for all of the really portable typewriters.  They were invented for people on the move.  Most lack all of the features of the larger machines but they make up for it in carrying comfort.  This machine was invented to even fit on the fold down tray on the old Stratocruisers and Super Constellations of the day.  You didn't need a plug in.

Enjoy,

J

100 Chicago Professors "Propose To Exclude Viewpoints They Find Objectionable" | Zero Hedge

100 Chicago Professors "Propose To Exclude Viewpoints They Find Objectionable" | Zero Hedge:



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The ideological students of the 60s and 70s are the professors of today so I don't think anyone should be surprised by their attitudes.



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Kim Dotcom: "Let Me Assure You, The DNC Hack Wasn’t Even A Hack" | Zero Hedge

Kim Dotcom: "Let Me Assure You, The DNC Hack Wasn’t Even A Hack" | Zero Hedge:



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Just when you thought that Seth Rich was history Kim comes back with some interesting tweets.



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Want to Stop Climate Change? Educate Girls and Give Them Birth Control | WIRED

Want to Stop Climate Change? Educate Girls and Give Them Birth Control | WIRED:



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It is probably a bit late.



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Typewriter of the Day: Olivetti 22

TOTD: Olivetti 22

 On day a while back, I was looking at some info on Johnny Carson, in the course of this I saw his personal typewriter, an Olivetti 22 with a tan case.  Johnny Carson was always an interesting person for me, his talk show, the fact that he was an amatuer magician and the fact that he was an avid astronomer.  He also used an Olivetti 22 typewriter.  Later I was on eBay and found that the Seattle Good Will had exactly the same typewriter for sale.  I had to buy it and add it to my collection.  The Seattle Good Will is always a great source of machines, they have a lot and they pack them well.  Here is the typewriter of the day, the Olivetti 22 in Pica pitch.

Enjoy,

J

CIA Argues The Public Can't See Classified Information It Has Already Leaked To Favored Reporters | Zero Hedge

CIA Argues The Public Can't See Classified Information It Has Already Leaked To Favored Reporters | Zero Hedge:



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Things get complicated for the leaker, you have such circular arguments.



J

Paris Rat Population Swarms to 6 Million—Three for Every Man, Woman and Child | Lifestyle

Paris Rat Population Swarms to 6 Million—Three for Every Man, Woman and Child | Lifestyle:



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Could this be another indicator of "Climate Change"?  I am sure we will see scientific research done to connect the two.



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