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How The Progressives Lied

Posted on June 6, 2016 by jccarlton

They are still doing it. Back in 1964, the Democrats came up with what they consider the “greatest political ad campaign of all time.” I’m looking at the ads and think it was the sickest pack of lies in American history. It’s amazing how what should be the easiest elections bring out the worst from the Democrats. Considering the amount of good will that the Democrats had after the assassination of Kennedy , it’s amazing that they felt compelled to stoop to this level. It’s a testament to how controlled the media was that the campaign actually worked.

No Detail Is Too Small

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jccarlton

A great ad from Singapore Airlines.

All of that is from the same cardstock that is use to make index folders.

Would You Pull The Tab?

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jccarlton

I don’t think that I’ve ever gotten one of these from a time share seller. Must be a new gimmick.
http://softsolder.com/2015/12/05/would-you-pull-the-tab/

I might not pull the tab, but I would certainly take it apart. Or send it to Dave Jones for 2 second teardown on mailbag.

What Happens When You Give Control Of A Truck To A 4 Year Old

Posted on December 4, 2015 by jccarlton

Lot’s of damage. To everything but the truck.

Of course the point was to demo the truck’s features.

This Is A GREAT Ad

Posted on September 22, 2015 by jccarlton

Honda does good ads. This one for NFL opening night is truly special, especially to engineers.

The making of video.

H/T: SolidSmack:

3M Builds A Rube Goldberg Machine

Posted on August 23, 2015 by jccarlton

Fun.

Well THAT’s A Way To Get Attenion For Your Clothes Out Of A Rag Bin

Posted on August 6, 2015 by jccarlton

Smash something wonderful, like a Porsche 911. Look, if anybody feels a burning desire to smash their Porsche 911, I can probably find a nice home for it.

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/08/rag-bone-destroyed-a-classic-porsche-made-everybod.html

Of course the car guys had something to say about that.

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/gJVgSY/

At least they only burned the dress.

How the RDC Was Sold

Posted on July 20, 2015 by jccarlton

The Budd Company’s brochure for the Rail Diesel Car(RDC). The RDC was a last gasp attempt to save little used branchline passenger traffic and provide service where a complete train was no longer required. The cars were also used by the B&M and New Haven heavily in Boston commuter service. The cars were amazingly durable and reliable, some running in constant service for over 40 years. Indeed, there are some still around.

The RDC was built in five different types. The RDC 1 was all coach. The RDC 2 was coach with a baggage express section. The RDC 3 was Railway Post Office, Baggage and coach. The RDC 4 was RPO and Express with no coach section. The RDC 9 was all coach with no cabs for use in the Boston commuter service by the B&M.