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Common fallacies. List of common fallacies Compiled by Jim Walker originated: 27 July 1997 additions made: 01 Dec. 2009 You don't need to take drugs to hallucinate; improper language can fill your world with phantoms and spooks of many kinds.

Common fallacies

-Robert A. Wilson When arguing with someone in an attempt to get at an answer or an explanation, you may come across a person who makes logical fallacies. Such discussions may prove futile. You might try asking for evidence and independent confirmation or provide other hypotheses that give a better or simpler explanation. If this fails, try to pinpoint the problem of your arguer's position. William D. Audio file: Monica Victor (monicavictor82@gmail.com) made an audio file of the above article for people who have visual impairments or for those who prefer to listen through their mp3 players rather than read.

All Posts & You Are Not So Smart - StumbleUpon. TYING THE CROWN SINNET. Modern Hobo Code. Modern Hobo Code The legendary "hobo code"was a set of covert markings used to warn other hobos about danger or to clue them into good situations.

Modern Hobo Code

As times have changed, a new set of code symbols have emerged to alert other hobos to circumstances in modern America. Perhaps you have seen them on your own city streets. Kids Halloween Candy Code | Home | Contact Rob | How Much is Inside | Pranks | Incredible Stuff | Science Club | Work from Home Overload December 30, 2008. Multiple uses for everyday items [PIC] Eskimoroll. Kayaking | Surf Kayaking | Penrith Whitewater Paddling | Canoe Polo Learn to Eskimo Roll a kayak.

In this material we cover the Hip Snap (used in all roll styles), the Eskimo Rescue , the Sweep Roll and the Brace Roll The main part of righting an overturned kayak is called the "hip snap". It is a good idea to learn this movement with the help of an assistant before you try to use a paddle to do the complete maneuver and end up having to exit the boat while upside down. If you don't have the luxury of a swimming pool to practice in then do it in a river using the front of a partner's kayak as shown in the following diagrams. For standardising these instructions it is assumed you are right-handed, and your "on-side" roll would be made in the direction shown in the diagrams. Place both hands on the the front of your partner's kayak and tip your kayak over as far as your body will let it go. The "Hip snap" is done with a quick, powerful movement. Just remember... The Sweep Roll SNAP and FINISH. The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers.

This is a repository of the most up-to-date versions of Deviant's lock diagrams and animations.

The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers

Seen in all of the TOOOL educational materials and slide decks, these files are all released under the Creative Commons license. You are free to use any of them for non-commercial purposes, as long as they are properly attributed and the same freedom for others is maintained in all derivative works. Please note that these diagrams have evolved and developed over time. While Deviant is still proud of the older versions of his images, if you still have copies of legacy material they should all be replaced with the latest versions available here. Each image shown below in thumbnail form can be accessed in high resolution individually, or you can obtain the full set from the zip archive at the bottom of this page. Lock Basics and Mechanical Operation How pin tumblers are arranged and how locks operate (or fail to) with conventional keys Introduction to Lockpicking Manipulation-Resistant Locks.

New Infographic: Stick vs. Automatic. Fists of Fury A tribute to Jopling Pow!

New Infographic: Stick vs. Automatic

Ouch. The last person you want to meet in a darkened alley? That would be Jopling, Dmitri’s henchman. A soft friend to cuddle with. Ribbons flutter and tutus rustle. Upside-down. Mullets. Gasps and pleased laughter. The smoke is thick, the air heavy, the crowd electrified. Easy on the Earth & Your Wallet.

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