Optimus Maximus

The OLED-topped keyboard is finally reaching production in limited quantities.

But who's going to pay $1560 for keyboard, and a non-ergonomic one at that? Not I, sir. Though I must admit that it's kinda cool.

C&R FFL

Found this helpful link regarding obtaining a Curio & Relic Federal Firearms License. The main useful bit:

What is a C&R or Cruffler?
C&R is nothing more than a way to facilitate collecting.
You may have certain firearms shipped to your C&R FFL address, just like a FFL business.
The easy definition is firearms that are 50 years old or more.
-There are also some collectible firearms allowed.
You can write to the ATF asking them to determine a firearm a C&R.
-It looks a little difficult; requiring you to demonstrate why the firearm is collectible.
It is not a business.
-It MAY NOT be a business or it will be taken away fom you.
If you can own a gun you can get a C&R license.
The ATF determines who may have a C&R.
-Cities have little to no say in whether you may get one.
It does require you to keep a logbook.
-You must record EVERY C&R purchase.
You don't have to record non C&R firearms purchases in your C&R bound book.

One of my old roomies got a C&R, way back when, hence my lingering interest.

Also found a couple articles, one mirrored from Shotgun News with more info, another on importing, and then there's C&R Buds that has a bunch of useful C&R info.

"Last Ditch" Arisakas

Info on identification of the Arisaka so-called "last ditch" model.

STEREO Pictures of Earth

My Dad sent me this link to the STEREO website. Actually, he probably sent it a couple weeks ago. Anyway, the site's got some pretty sweet pictures of the sun. In stereo. Bitchin'!

祇園での遊び方

「一元さん」についてもうちょっと知りたかったので、ネット検索したらこの記事が出た。かなり面白い。行った御茶屋は「今後もどうぞ来てください」って言ってくれたっけ？