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Khukuri House Raw Panawal Kukri Review.

Posted by gil on January 29, 2009

I had noticed those odd-shaped knives before, but really got interested in purchasing one after reading the excellent James Clavell book, “Whirlwind” where, among a flurry of characters, a few British Gurkhas roam Iran on a covert operation during the 1979 revolution. They are armed of course with Nepal’s “official” knife, the Kukri, or Khukuri. [...]

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Could This be an Indication of a Police State?

Posted by gil on January 26, 2009

This Playmobil set is slightly disturbing: Related posts No related posts.

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Darwin Award Nearly Awarded in Bradenton Florida.

Posted by gil on January 22, 2009

I just can’t believe it! I guess you shouldn’t let actors near guns, not in Bradenton anyway. I live in Sarasota (a few miles away), and can’t help but comment on this perfect example of ignorance and stupidity when it comes to firearm safety: BRADENTON, Fla.: Tragedy nearly struck a group of actors in Florida [...]

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The Best Sailboats You Can Build.

Posted by gil on January 20, 2009

Building a sailboat may seem like a daunting task, but like any big project, if you keep at it, you eventually finish. People build houses, airplanes, barns, cars, you name it, they build it in their backyard. You used to be able to buy a sturdy boat ready to cross oceans. Early fiberglass boats were [...]

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Women Want to be Victims.

Posted by gil on January 17, 2009

Violence against women and girls is widespread; one woman in three will experience violence during her lifetime, most often at the hands of someone she knows. Don’t crucify me about the title, I just wanted to get your attention, because if you are a woman, what you will read here, and what you do about [...]

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