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In movies, video games and comic books, the rich supervillain always has a giant floating, flying or rolling lair armed with lasers, equipped with an insane amount of protection and cluttered with gadgets and escape pods. Ridiculous, right? After all, who would actually build expensive vehicles just to sell to the supervillain demographic?
Well, ask whoever built ...
5The 550-Foot Laser Yacht
Russians are well-known for producing huge things, mainly drinks, bombs and Ivan Drago. But one Russian in particular is known for his huge-ass boats. His name is Roman Abramovich, and he owns "Eclipse," the largest private yacht in the world, which, oh by the way, is something a James Bond villain would consider "too over-the-top."
It's the building in the middle.
It's almost as long as two football fields (557 feet) and has a German-built missile defense system. It also has radar and armored windows and -- this our favorite part -- camera-destroying lasers.
The lasers are a new innovation in the field of high-end craziness. According to The Times, the system works by automatically detecting the electronic light sensor inside any nearby camera and firing a high-intensity beam of light at it, destroying its ability to take pictures.
This image exists only because he hasn't built any lasers into his own body ... yet.
OK, but what if somehow (possibly through decades of ninja training), camera-toting, missile-holding paparazzi pirates managed to get inside the yacht?
Well, in that case, Abramoavich can simply walk into the goddamned built-in mini-submarine he keeps just for these occasions. It'll drop 160 feet into the water, protecting him and his 29-year-old wife from any harm.
Whatever you're thinking, he's like "I know!"
Exactly what kind of disaster could you not survive in this thing? Alien invasion? Meteor? Nuclear war? This guy would be sitting on the deck of his floating palace, watching it and munching caviar. Forget about a zombie apocalypse -- he wouldn't even notice it until somebody told him.
True, it's probably not much use in a world where none of that really happens, but you can't have it all. Plus, the whole thing only cost him $1.2 billion (with a B).
Whoever said "money can't buy happiness" is a fucking liar.
4Luxury Tanks
Lots of companies pimp out SUVs and turn them into armored cars ... but if your needs are less "stay protected" and more "destroy the Autobots" (and you're willing to spend over $150,000 on a vehicle), there are other options available for you.
For example, the custom-built Armor Horse Vault XXL is literally an armored limousine. While the inside does look like a limo (complete with leather seats, LCD screens and a bar) ...
This is only the lobby.
... its exterior is closer to a tank:
The Armor Horse is capable of comfortably seating 25 people ... and if they ever get bored, they can simply pull out the emergency gun ports and start shooting pedestrians. This is a real thing, by the way. The Armor Horse isn't just defensive (it's covered in bulletproof panels); it's also an offensive weapon that can be used to wreak havoc and destruction across its path. It comes with two escape hatches that double as skylights, in case you want to mount a death ray on top of it or something.
So it can stop bullets, but we know what you're thinking: What if my enemies are equipped with rocket launchers? A sensible question, and one we ask ourselves every morning. Fortunately, there are other vehicles on the market to cater to our needs:
Even the name of that beast inspires fear: The Dartz Kombat T98 SUV has steel-plated doors and three-inch-thick windows, making it essentially indestructible. At $200,000, it's very practical for all those millionaires who like spending time in war zones.
This is what happens when a tank and a Hummer make love under the moonlight.


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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits > Questions About Treatment & Side Effects
methotrexate for arthritis (immunosuppressant)
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Does anyone have any experience with methotrexate?I have this prescription sitting in front of me that I'm supposed to start today, and I'm a little freaked-out about it.My last labs are CD4's 588, 24%, VL undetectable. It's taken 12 years of HAART to get them this high, and now both my ID doc and the RA doc are in agreement that I have the leeway in my numbers to start treatment for my psoriatic arthritis, and they agree that I need to.The "immunosuppressant" classification alone is making it difficult to jump onboard...let alone the list of possible side effects.Anyway...I know it's a long-shot, but I thought I would throw it out there, just in case any of you have experience with it.Thanks,Craig
From theUCSF Website:"At our institution, treatment of patients with severe arthritis with low doses of methotrexate (5 to 10 mg per week) has led to rapid (< 4 weeks) improvement in inflammatory joint symptoms as well as improvement in skin lesions. Methotrexate can be given until the skin and joint disease is under control, then slowly tapered by 2.5 mg per month, aiming for a maintenance dose of 5 mg per week. Patients must be monitored closely, because there are anecdotal reports of progressive immunodeficiency and opportunistic infections in HIV-infected individuals with Reiter's syndrome who are treated with methotrexate. Systemic glucocorticoid use is generally discouraged because of increased risk of infection, but intra-articular steroid injection (every 4 to 6 months) may provide substantial relief to individual arthritic joints."
excellent information, gerry.Thank you.
I've been on methotrexate for 6 weeks now.My latest labs:CD4 - 418 (down 170)% - 19% (down 5%)Liver Function remains well WNL, and is actually quite good.I also tested positive for RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis), which is interesting. It doesn't change the treatment course, but my symptoms could be compounded by two varieties of arthritis.It's a bit disconcerting to sit back and watch the CD4's and percentage drop so quickly. It's taken me forever to build them up (12 years).
Hi Craig,I think that percentage drop would alarm me too! Is the methotrexate providing you with any relief? I live with a lot of joint pain too, but without an obvious cause as I've tested negative for the things you've tested positive for. (aside from the obvious) The only thing that brings me real relief are cannabinoids - which of course isn't ideal at all. Aside from the illegal aspect, it's exceedingly difficult to get a hold of where I live. There's plenty of heroin on the market here (no, I don't...), but pot, forget about it. I guess it's easier to smuggle heroin over the Irish Sea than smellier pot. I think it's criminal that it's not available here for medicinal use. But anyway, I hope the stuff is at least giving you relief from the pain and other symptoms that you're dealing with. I've got my fingers crossed for you that you do not experience further drops in your numbers. Hugs,Ann
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Girardin, G. Russell(George Russell)Dillinger :the untold story /G. Russell Girardin with William J. Helmer.
xix, 345 p., [24] p. of plates :ill. ;24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-337) and index.
A book written in the 1930s but never published until now tells of Dillinger's life and crimes.
AdultFollett Library Resources1.Dillinger, John,--1903-1934.2.Dillinger, John,--1903-1934.1.Criminals--Middle West--Biography.2.Criminals--Biography.Dynamic Details


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Blue Hill Bay is located on the west side of the beautiful and pristine Mount Desert Island. A popular sailing destination, Blue Hill Bay offers a safe harbor for boats as there is a string of small islands at the bay's southern entrance. The town of Blue Hill is also near by and it is small and picturesque with shops and restaurants.
Blue Hill Bay is popular for its wide open stretches of protected water. Large swells are rare in the Bay because of the bordering islands. Although it is less dramatic than some neighboring bays, Blue Hill has stunning views to the east of Mount Desert's hills and the town of Blue Hill is also a tourist draw. Blue Hill Harbor is located at the northwest corner and is one of the area's main attractions. Long Island sits in the center of Blue Hill Bay and is Maine's largest island not populated by humans. Though, tourists should know to watch out for the bison!
While the area is recognized for its natural beauty, fishing and sailing, much of the area is also preserved for wildlife. The islands at the southern end of the Bay are rare and important nesting colonies for eiders. The native Penobscot Indians summed it up when they named the area "kollegewidgwok," meaning blue hill on shining green water.
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Members of the Boise City Council are (back, L-R) council members TJ Thomson, Ben Quintana, Lauren McLean, Scot Ludwig (front, L-R) Council Pro Tem Elaine Clegg, Mayor David H. Bieter and Council President Maryanne Jordan.
The Mayor works full-time, managing the day-to-day operations of the City and providing leadership and policy direction to the City Council. The Mayor chairs all meetings of the City Council, voting only in the case of a tie. The six members of the City Council work part-time, holding budget and policy-setting authority for the city. The Mayor and City Council members are elected at large by popular vote. City Council members are elected to a specific Council seat, but the seats are not determined geographically. City elections are held in odd number years (e.g. 2007, 2009, 2011).
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Boise, Aug. 11, 2013 - 7:10 p.m. - Boise Firefighters and police officers were on scene quickly after a citizen called to report a woman in an east Boise canal. Thankfully, two citizens were able to rescue the woman. Firefighter-paramedics were on scene immediately to provide emergency medical help. The woman has been taken to the hospital as a precaution, but responders on scene say it looks like she's going to be okay.
"She had a strong will to survive. It took all her strength to stay afloat in the cold, fast moving water. We are very thankful for the citizens assistance tonight and that she's alright," said Battalion Chief John Peugh with the Boise Fire Department.
What Happened: Emergency responders were called at 5:26 this afternoon by a citizen who reported a woman in the New York canal near Healey Road, just south of Barber Park.
As Boise Firefighters and police rushed to help, two citizens, including one who lives nearby and one who was riding a bicycle in the area, ran and rode along the canal and were able to catch up to the woman and pull her to shore. A Boise Firefighter-paramedic was able to run along the canal road and arrive quickly on scene to provide medical aid to the woman.
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After the rescue, the woman, in her early 70's was conscious and alert and able to tell officers and firefighters what happened. She says she was walking along the canal bank picking flowers when she accidentally fell in.
She was rescued near Federal Way, 1.8 miles east of where she fell in.
"She was very tired and cold, but very happy to be rescued. We're extremely thankful this turned out the way it did," said BC Peugh.


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3-Point Subsoiler, 4" x 1" Shank, Ripper Tooth
A 3-point subsoiler can help you break up hard ground and allow for better water penetration. This subsoiler has a heavy duty steel frame and category 1 hitch pins. The subsoiler comes with a 4 inch long shank that is 1 inch wide. A reversible ripper tooth will allow you to cut through tough compacted soils. The ripping depth is adjustable to fit your needs.Ships via motor freight service.
Subsoiling has a variety of benefits. Use this 3-point subsoiler to help break up hard and dry soils, break through clay layers or lay irrigation pipe. This subsoiler has a 4 inch shank and reversible ripper tooth. Adjusted to fit your needs, the depth of the subsoiler penetration can vary.Specifications
- 3-Point Subsoiler
- Heavy duty steel frame construction
- Category 1 hitch pins
- Shank: 4 in. x 1 in.
- Reversible ripper point
- Replacement ripper point, ASC #78756
- Adjustable subsoiling depth
- The 3-point subsoiler can be paired with a pipe layer to install drainage or irrigation. Use with ASC #73622 3-point pipe layer
At Agri Supply®, we carry a variety of subsoiler points and ripper teeth to meet your subsoiling applications.
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Your order is important to us and we will strive to process it as quickly as possible. Most in-stock items are shipped within 2-4 business days and typically deliver in 5-7 business days. In-stock items may ship from multiple locations and can arrive on separate days. Heavy or bulky items will ship via Freight/Truck Service and will take 8-10 business days for delivery. For those immediate product needs, we do offer at an additional cost, express service from UPS and Motor freight.
Shipping costs are determined by item weight and your zipcode. Once you have entered your shipping address, city, state, and zip code into checkout, your shipping total will be calculated and available for review. Please see the shipping map below as a guide.
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Your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason you are not satisfied with a purchase from Agri Supply, we will gladly refund your money, or exchange the item, or fix it should it break. A minimum one-year warranty applies to all non-perishable items, parts and service from Agri Supply, and all hand tools sold by Agri Supply have a lifetime warranty, regardless of the length of the manufacturer's warranty. See our Agri Supply Guarantee for more details.
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I bought this to use in the garden. I used it Saturday to lay off rows. It worked great. It is a very well built tool. It is adjustable so it can be used at different depths and behind different size tractors. It is much better than the King Kutter unit I replaced. As always, the service at ASC is second to none.
I bought this primarily to use with the pipelayer attachment. Before trying the pipelayer I tried the subsoiler on some old privet root balls that had been too large for me to uproot with the grapple rake on my old JD 2130. With the subsoiler I made a few passes at the root balls and was eventually able to pull some of them out. I expect that between my grapple and the subsoiler I will now be able to uproot much larger of the hated privets than with the grapple alone. For this application it would be nice if the subsoiler itself could be moved to one side, so as to get closer to the main root ball, but then that would really be a different tool altogether. I did have less success with the pipelayer attachment.
I have been shopping for sometime for a good subsoiler. I have passed over this one many times until I read a review that said it had shear bolt protection. For me, you can't have a subsoiler without shear bolt protection! Your asking for trouble with a solid welded frame like many of the competitors. I didn't expect the subsoiler to be built as well as it is. The draw pin arm is made out of a solid square tube, not a piece of angle iron. This is hands down the best subsoiler that I have found from any competitor, even the more expensive ones. My Mahindra 2816 handles this attachment well. Highly recommended.
This also works great with middle buster plow model 15424. I imagine it would work with others as well.
Liked that it has sheer bolts. Fits perfit to my ford 2110. Ran it bar deep in red clay that hasn't seen a plow in 30 years.
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