Author Archives: Michael

Earthquake

Posted on 03/11/2011 by Michael

A massive earthquake of 8.8/8.9, depending on the source, has struck Japan.  To my knowledge, this is the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan, and among the largest world-wide in over 100 years. I’m sitting here on my couch, watching … Continue reading →

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Obligatory @CharlieSheen Post

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Michael

Charlie Sheen has experienced a sort of spiritual epiphany as of late.  He is the topic of conversation everywhere you turn.  Overnight, seemingly by some sort of warlock magic, he became the undisputed champion of Twitter and Ustream. Charlie Sheen … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on 01/01/2011 by Michael

Did you know that 2011 is a prime number?  Do you know what numerological significance this has for the upcoming 365 ¼ days?  None.  Numerology is bullshit. Happy New Year from all of us in the HackerHaus family!

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Review: Taurus PT1911 (Update)

Posted on 12/29/2010 by Michael

At the end of October, I wrote a not-so-glowing review of my then-new Taurus PT1911.  It is now two months later, and Taurus has finally gotten me the replacement extractor*.  I had a gunsmith install it and inspect the pistol, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Shall Issue

Posted on 11/15/2010 by Michael

According to information released by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa will officially become a “Shall Issue” state as of January 1, 2011. What this means is that County Sheriffs will no longer be allowed to arbitrarily deny any … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on 11/11/2010 by Michael

My brothers and sisters, words fail me.  For those who understand, none are needed. For those who don’t, none are sufficient. Peace be with you all.

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Voted

Posted on 11/03/2010 by Michael

Yesterday, the American voting public showed up to express themselves in record numbers. As a result, Election 2010 has turned out to be the largest Congressional upset since World War II, with results exceeding the auto-erotic expectations of even the … Continue reading →

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Vote

Posted on 11/01/2010 by Michael

President Obama wants voters to remember that “GOP policies failed to prevent the recession.” What he doesn’t seem to grasp is that We, The People, do remember. We remember that Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro Pelosi became Speaker-elect on November 16, 2006 … Continue reading →

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Review: Taurus PT1911

Posted on 10/30/2010 by Michael

Dear Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.:  I sincerely hope you’re reading this and take measures to address what I’m about to tell you. I’ve wanted a 1911 for longer than I can recall. I’ve owned a Glock 36 for many years, … Continue reading →

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Social Vote @foursquare @twitter

Posted on 10/29/2010 by Michael

Social Media has indeed become very ubiquitous.  So much so, that many users don’t even think of it as a “thing.”  These days, it is natural to see people checking e-mail, logging into Facebook, chatting with friends via IM, sending … Continue reading →

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