What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 27 January 2013. Nestle blames inflation!

February 20, 2013 Hutchins AAron

After only a few months in business, Canadian-American Structured Solutions (CASS) has laid off half of its employees at its Montana modular homes operation. Good news, they say it’s temporary: “This is a temporary situation as we wait for materials to arrive for our next projects. And this is a very common practice within […] Continue Reading…

Business/Economics, U.S.

What Economic Recovery? 372 employees just now told they will be out-o-work, I reported the Sears store closing weeks ago! Wake up people! I got more evidence of Sears’ demise!

February 19, 2013 Hutchins AAron

“I was shocked. We knew the store was going to close sometime, but they kept telling us it wasn’t going to happen until later.”-unnamed Sears employee

19 February 2013, reports out of Hawaii saying that the employees at the Honolulu Sears were just told (on 18 February 2013) their store will shut down in June. Local […] Continue Reading…

Kit Bashing, Reviews

Revell’s Chevy COPO Nova

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: A great out-o-the box build!

: The COPO Nova was a stripped down issue from the factory with a big 427 ci (6.9 liter) V8 and four speed manual transmission (aka a Sleeper).

: I like it when the kit comes with decals for the instrument panel. Other details on the dash were dry brushed with a toothpick. Note that the steering wheel has the SS logo on it.

: For some reason I wanted to try that Krylon Glitter Blast paint, for a 1970s look on the interior (I had a bike that had similar glitter colored seat). The first can I tried blew the nozzle right off, and I couldn’t get it back on. Threw it into the dumpster with paint blasting out. A second can resulted in the same thing, the glitter is so big that it gets stuck in the outlet of the spray can.

: Engine compartment looks great straight from the box, and with some careful painting.

: Nice looking chassis. Road grime is homemade (never throw away your old bottle of thinner, with all that gunk at the bottom).

: Kit Bashing: Wheels, tires and disc brakes are not from this kit. Wheels/tires are from Revell’s 2006 Bullet Mustang kit. Disc brakes from Revell’s recent issue of their 1966 El Camino (they had to be jury rigged into place).

: More paint experiments: The body is Rust-Oleum’s Hammered Green, and the hood is HD’s flat black.

: Hammered Green looks like painter’s disaster known as orangepeel. The kit comes with the plain jane COPO grill, as well as the SS grill.

: Ooops, out-o-focus. At least you won’t see the screw ups I made at the very end.

: Valspar Gloss Lacquer Varnish was used on the Hammered Green. The Bullet Mustang wheels got Chevy Bowtie decals, left over from the El Camino kit.

: The clear coat only slightly filled in the Hammered look of the paint. It’s very shiny, and prone to greasy fingerprints.

: The hood got a clear coat of Plaid acrylic matte. The inner lip of the front fender wells had to be sanded slightly thinner so the Bullet Mustang tires would fit inside. I think the problem was caused by the way I mounted the disc breaks on the front suspension.

: Not bad for an almost straight from the box build. Heater hoses did not come with the kit.

Kit Bashing: SUPERCHARGING THE OLD AMT OPEL GT KIT

Fukushima

Nearly two years later, Fish still contaminated with radiation!

February 18, 2013 Hutchins AAron

18 February 2013, fish being caught off the Pacific coast of Chiba Prefecture, in Japan, are contaminated with 130 becquerels of cesium per kilogram! The new (higher) official safe limit is 100.

The area is 200 kilometers (124 miles) south of Fukushima Daiichi, where several GE designed reactors melted down in March 2011.

This is the first time […] Continue Reading…

Business/Economics, U.S.

What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 26 January 2013. More than 50,000 people laid off!!! More of God’s schools shutting down! No more margarine?

February 18, 2013 Hutchins AAron

The U.S. Department of Defense announced they have started laying off 46,000 taxpayer funded employees! Also, for the next 22 weeks full time civilian employees will be forced to take one unpaid day off every week. This is because the government is broke!

DRS Technologies closing down its Cheektowaga factory in New York. The electronics […] Continue Reading…

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; 08 – 10 February 2013. 104 people working for U.S. contractor poisoned! USMC blames Red Coats for destruction of Harriers! U.S. mililtary equipment leaving Afghanistan, yet General Allen says the war still has not been won!

February 17, 2013 Hutchins AAron

10 February 2013

In Helmand Province, a U.S. led NATO/ANA offensive was repelled by Mujahideen. Occupying troops were flown into Trikh Nawar area of Marjah district, supported by armored vehicles. Mujahideen were prepared and detonated at least seven bombs in the battle. Reports said that the fighting was ongoing and that nine NATO occupiers/ANA puppets […] Continue Reading…

Idaho, Influenza

U.S. Influenza update, 17 February 2013: Human flu cases seem steady. Dog flu spreading! Get ready for the newest deadly version of bird flu!

February 17, 2013 Hutchins AAron

New Mexico reporting one 2 years old girl, and one 15 years old boy, died due to flu. Since October 2012, 89 people have died from flu related complications.

Fresno, California, reporting high incidence of flu cases: “We’re still seeing a lot of calls, a lot of visits, a lot of emergency room visits.”-Dee Lacy, […] Continue Reading…

Business/Economics, Idaho, U.S.

What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 25 January 2013. No more Classic Custom Car cruise spot for Chubbuck! Expect even fewer toys and games for Xmas! More hospitals letting employees go because of Obama/Romney Care! God is shutting down more of His (Hers/Its?) schools! I need to see your ID if you want to buy that ice cream.

February 16, 2013 Hutchins AAron

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: Eddy’s Bakery in Chubbuck, Idaho, was closed up and cleared out so fast that you’d think Hostess had been planning it for a long time.

: The main cruise spot for classic & custom cars in Chubbuck, 1950s themed Johnny B Goode’s now up for sale. The bad economy had taken its toll as evidenced by declining food quality and cleanliness (people still liked the shakes & malts).

25 January 2013

Toy and game maker Hasbro announced 550 layoffs! Company officials blame weaker than expected holiday sales at the end of 2012 (gee, remember the main stream media talking up how good sales were?). Hasbro says retail stores have drastically cut back on orders.

Abrasives maker, Glit/Microtron, will shut down […] Continue Reading…

International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; 05 – 07 February 2013. While the West fawns over the single Pakistani girl who was shot, nothing is said about the hundreds of Afghan kids killed at the hands of U.S. led forces!!! More U.S. led home invasions!!! More of your money down the drain!!!

February 15, 2013 Hutchins AAron

07 February 2013

In Kapisa Province, a U.S. led NATO helicopter crashed in Tagab district. Witnesses say NATO personnel were killed or wounded. Mujahideen claim they shot it down, however, local government officials called it an “emergency landing”. Mujahideen say the ‘copter burst into flames while still in the air. ISAF confirmed it indeed crashed: […] Continue Reading…

Business/Economics, U.S.

What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 24 January 2013. God can’t save Mormons from losing their jobs! More companies making big profits laying employees off! Georgia now a Death Trap for restaurants? More bad news for higher education & renewable energy!

February 14, 2013 Hutchins AAron

United Airlines announced 600 layoffs, many possibly in Illinois! They blame reduced air routes, and a $723 million USD loss.

Gap clothing store shut down in Winnetka, Illinois.

Minnesota based 3M eliminating 300 jobs! Company officials say they need to merge divisions in order to “increase efficiency”. At the same time 3M officials reported a 4.9% […] Continue Reading…

Blind Bat News

What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 27 January 2013. Nestle blames inflation!

What Economic Recovery? 372 employees just now told they will be out-o-work, I reported the Sears store closing weeks ago! Wake up people! I got more evidence of Sears’ demise!

Revell’s Chevy COPO Nova

Nearly two years later, Fish still contaminated with radiation!

What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 26 January 2013. More than 50,000 people laid off!!! More of God’s schools shutting down! No more margarine?

World War 3: U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; 08 – 10 February 2013. 104 people working for U.S. contractor poisoned! USMC blames Red Coats for destruction of Harriers! U.S. mililtary equipment leaving Afghanistan, yet General Allen says the war still has not been won!

U.S. Influenza update, 17 February 2013: Human flu cases seem steady. Dog flu spreading! Get ready for the newest deadly version of bird flu!

World War 3: U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; 05 – 07 February 2013. While the West fawns over the single Pakistani girl who was shot, nothing is said about the hundreds of Afghan kids killed at the hands of U.S. led forces!!! More U.S. led home invasions!!! More of your money down the drain!!!

What Economic Recovery? List of U.S. job losses & store closings for 24 January 2013. God can’t save Mormons from losing their jobs! More companies making big profits laying employees off! Georgia now a Death Trap for restaurants? More bad news for higher education & renewable energy!

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