Melting Arctic sends a message: Climate change is here in a big way

Melting Arctic sends a message: Climate change is here in a big way:



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Just for the record it is -22C (-8F) in Alert right now.  It won't start melting for a couple of months yet.  So don't set our hair on fire.



J

No 47 - Typewriter of the Day: Olympia Traveller

No.47 - TOTD: Olympia Traveller

I had to get one even though the shape never appealed to me nor the fact that production of the SF Models had moved to Yugoslavia.  I also can't remember when I bought it.  Other then being a tad dirty it is in perfect shape.  One thing about it is that the ase is fantastic and this really helps a typewriter survive since that's where they live most of the time.

Here is a picture:

and thanks to Richard Polt's site we have a writer, Julio Cortazar from Argentina.  If you would like to see his works follow the link to Amazon..  An interesting man and a prolific writer.



 

Kanye West And The Utopia Trap | Zero Hedge

Kanye West And The Utopia Trap | Zero Hedge:



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This may be the turning point.  Things are now getting interesting and you canhear heads exploding from here.



J

No 46: Typewriter of the Day - Underwood Quiet Deluxe

No 46: TOTD - Underwood Quiet Deluxe

This machine was one of the first typewriters I bought from Ossie  at Starline.  He was doing my overhauls for me and he started offering machines for sale. I thought it would help to give him a little trade, the typewriter service business was in decline even then and I couldn't resist the machine, it was something I could use and it seemed to be is good shape, not to much wear with the exception of some keys that were a little abraded by someones nails.  The price was right, the age was in my sweet spot and it is now part of my permanent collection.  I only have two Underwoods that are original Underwood machines as compared to Olivetti Underwoods which have Olivetti guts.

What is nice about the machine? It has the feel I like - snappy and quick, wear is minimal, construction is all metal and quality and it remains a useful machine to this day.  I will use it more in the future.  Here is a picture:

'Flint Town': Netflix Chronicles Liberalism’s Tragic Disaster | Lifestyle

'Flint Town': Netflix Chronicles Liberalism’s Tragic Disaster | Lifestyle:



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Another ruined community.  This show is going to be interesting.



J

Pruitt To Ban EPA's Use Of Secret Science | Climate Dispatch

Pruitt To Ban EPA's Use Of Secret Science | Climate Dispatch:



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All you can say is it's a good start.  Lets put science in and take political ideology out.



J

No. 45: Typewriter of the Day - Smith Corona Silent

No. 45: TOTD Smith Corona Silent

Here is a beautiful old machine from my collection.  It was a bit stiff when I opened it up but after a brief workout it was working perfectly.  Very little wear so it was put away a long time ago.  This model is a Silent.  I have Super Silents, and Supers but this is the first Silent I have come across in my collection.  Here for your viewing pleasure is a picture.

I don't have an writer that used a Silent but if you know of one let me know and I will add the details.

J