Saturday 30 April 2011

Pirate Stuff

A Pirate Primer

http://artofmanliness.com/2011/03/21/man-knowledge-a-pirate-primer/

 

5 Pirates Every Man Should Know

http://artofmanliness.com/2011/04/29/man-knowledge-5-pirates-every-man-should-know

Including -

William Kidd
Years active: 1696-1701
Location: Indian Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and off the east coast of North America.
Fate: Hung and gibbeted over the River Thames in London, where his body remained for over twenty years as a warning to those considering piracy as a profession.
Claim to fame: Originator of the idea of “buried treasure.”

Wednesday 27 April 2011

Password Audit

During a recent Password Audit at the Bank it was found that Timmy was using the following password:

         MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofyDublin

When Timmy was asked why he had such a long password he replied, "I was told my password had to be at least 8 characters long
and include one capital."

from uk.rec.humour

Friday 22 April 2011

Naming of a Member

Is the term used to describe the disciplining of an MP for breaking the rules of the House of Commons. The term comes from the fact that during a debate in the House of Commons, MPs refer to each other only by the name of their constituencies or by their official position, not their actual names. The only time names are used are when the Speaker calls MPs to speak or disciplines them. If an MP disregards the authority of the Chair or persistently obstructs the House in its duties then he or she can be 'named'. The Speaker says "I name the Honourable Member for ..... Mr/s…….., for disregarding the authority of the Chair." A first offence brings suspension for five days. The second offence in the same parliamentary sitting carries twenty days suspension - a third offence a period the House itself decides. Should an MP refuse to withdraw and resist removal, then suspension for the rest of the session is the punishment.
from http://www.theyworkforyou.com/glossary/?gl=33

Monday 18 April 2011

WSOP bracelet

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". During the first years of the WSOP only a handful of bracelets were awarded each year. In 1990, there were only 14 bracelet events. By 2000, that number increased to 24. As the popularity of poker has increased during the 2000s, the number of events has likewise increased. In 2009, there were 57 bracelets awarded in Las Vegas and 4 at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE).

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series_of_Poker_bracelet

Thursday 14 April 2011

Types of Hinges

Butt Hinge: Comes in a range of sizes from 13mm to 150mm and is normally used for cabinet doors. They are very strong but cannot be adjusted once they are fitted.

Butterfly Hinge: This is often used on light-weight doors and different shapes and patterns are available. They are generally easy to fit.     

Flush Hinge: This type of hinge does not require a recess to be cut. They are not as strong as butt hinges but can be used for light-weight doors and small box construction.

Barrel Hinge: This comes in two parts. The threaded part of the hinge is screwed into a pre-drilled hole. They are easy to fit and the hinge can be dismantled.     

Concealed Hinge: These normally come in two sizes (25mm and 36mm. The hinge is adjustable once fitted and is designed with chipboard and MDF in mind.

Continuous or Piano Hinge: This is a hinge that comes in different lengths and can be bought in brass or steel. It is ideal where a long hinge is required such as a desk top or a cupboard door. Small countersink screws are normally used to fix it in position.

from http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/typesofhinge.htm

Sunday 10 April 2011

Broscience

Broscience is a derogatory term for misconceptions and ideas of questionable scientific credibility, passed around among laymen by word-of-mouth as if factually true.

Most examples of broscience pertain to biology, fitness and sports, and it most often circulates in fitness, athletic and bodybuilding circles, where many people want to know how to most effectively work out but are either ignorant of or do not fully understand the actual science. In general, such beliefs rely on anecdotal evidence and gain their popularity more from how ripped the speaker happens to be than from proof or references.
from http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Broscience

Tuesday 5 April 2011

State of Jefferson

The State of Jefferson is a proposed U.S. state that would span the contiguous and mostly rural area of Southern Oregon and Northern California, where several attempts to secede from Oregon and California, respectively, have taken place in order to gain own statehood.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Jefferson