The U.S. Air Force needs new wings for a third of the A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet. The Air Force has already received funding for wing replacement of 173 aircraft, but they need money for the other 110. From CNN: The US Air Force is telling Congress to put its money where its mouth is when it … Continue Reading “One third of A-10s need new wings”
Looks like Colin Kaepernick’s NFL career is over
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is still without a job. Considering the long list of mediocre quarterbacks signed by teams to fill backup quarterback positions, chances are Kaepernick’s days sitting on the bench in the NFL are over. This would mean having to watch him sit, kneel, squat, or put his body in some … Continue Reading “Looks like Colin Kaepernick’s NFL career is over”
Ravens release tight end Dennis Pitta
The Baltimore Ravens released veteran tight end Dennis Pitta today. Five days ago Pitta re-injured his right hip in practice. Because he broke his hip in 2013 and in 2014, Pitta signed a waiver after that allowing the Ravens to release him if he injured his hip again. Normally an NFL team would not be allowed … Continue Reading “Ravens release tight end Dennis Pitta”
The Ariana Grande Wacky Package sticker
I bought a pack of 2017 Wacky Packages 50th Anniversary stickers today at Target. Don’t judge. I went through them when I got home and when I saw the one featuring pop singer Ariana Grande on Starbucks’ inspired coffee cup, I thought Topps, the publisher of Wacky Packages, probably wishes they could have a do … Continue Reading “The Ariana Grande Wacky Package sticker”
Islamist terror attack in London kills seven, injures 48
Three Islamists killed seven people and wounded another 48 last night in England’s capital city. The attack involved ramming a fast-moving vehicle into pedestrians on the London Bridge. The three Islamists then left their vehicle. All three were wearing what turned out to be fake suicide vests. They then began stabbing people in nearby bars … Continue Reading “Islamist terror attack in London kills seven, injures 48”
Because I hate my iMac, I bought a PC
I bought a no-frills PC a couple of days ago, a Dell Inspiron 3668. I paid $349.99 for it at Best Buy. The ad said it was on sale, but I don’t know if that’s true. Knowing Best Buy, it may always be on sale at that price. I bought a new PC because I finally had … Continue Reading “Because I hate my iMac, I bought a PC”