Misc. Friday Ramblings...

Boss: I can't give you the salary that you deserve because there'd be no room for a raise next year. I wouldn't want you to be all disincentivized, you know. Just moping around.

• It's Photoshop Phriday.
  Classic art....after hours.
  


• Camelot, a silly Trek place.
  We are the knights who say engage!
  


• Patron Anejo.
  OMG, this is the best, EVER!
  


• Cryptic Studios to develop Marvel Super Heroes MMORPG.
  I hope they don't screw up my experience like they did with the PvP updates to the CoX franchise.
  


• Buy one house, get three strip clubs free.
  I'd hate to see the blue light special.
  


• House Boat.
  Moving, in style.
  


• NYC may regulate your food.
  We're from the government. We know what is better for you. Think of the children.
  


• Opera offensive?
  Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering...and a sagging box office.
  


• Drop kick a car?
  Someone has been watching old Chuck Norris movies again.
  


• Train versus Semi.
  Those flashing lights aren't there for decoration.
  

Friday FIREPOWER!

• China firing lasers at US Satellites.
  

  The U.S. has revealed that China's developed a powerful, land based laser, that has been fired at American satellites. This has apparently been going on for three years. In theory, a land based laser of sufficient power could damage some types of low orbit photo and radar satellites. No details on the effects of the laser attacks were given, as this would inform the Chinese as to how well, or not well, they were doing. The Chinese may have lasered some of their own satellites, as part of what is apparently a development project.
  
  It's long been believed that interceptors (small satellites that can maneuver) would be a better way to take down enemy birds. Electronic jamming can also be used to interfere with communications with a satellite. A laser is also limited to satellites that pass nearby. Moreover, satellites can be modified to make them more difficult for lasers to damage. It is believed the Chinese project is a result of China realizing that a major American vulnerability is its large satellite network. Thus any damage to U.S. satellites would have a larger payoff than if the money were spent on more conventional defense investments.

  
  One of the easiest ways to win a fight is to poke your opponent's eye out.
  


• Don't play with guns. Especially illegal length shotguns.
  

  A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot himself inside his home while playing with a sawed-off shotgun, according to Salinas police.
  
  The boy's left hand was partially over the muzzle of the gun when it discharged, partially amputating his middle finger at the palm, according to police.
  
  Officers recovered the shotgun, which had been thrown a short distance from the residence in the 2000 block of Santa Rita Street, and discovered it had been cut down below lawful size.
  
  The boy was flown to Stanford Medical Center for surgery. According to police, he was extremely uncooperative and refused to provide details as to where he got the gun.

  
  Of course, the gun just discharged on its own. *rolls eyes*