In the '50's it was common for the street lights to be on at noon in Pittsburgh because of the 'smog'. It was actually steel mill dirt, but who's counting. It's a completely different city now, clean
Out of "lurk" mode, to pick a nit or two, here ;) Pittsburgh had been "cleaned-up" long before the demise of the majority of the local steel industry, which occurred in the early 80s. The clean-up st
I guess supplying the steel required to ourselves and our allies to win WW2 was a bit more important than a dirty city and it's air at that particular point in time, eh?? No doubt, a question of "pr
Charley Braum wrote: "The interesting thing about 'European Environmentalism' is that they still don't want to include Eastern Europe in the total mix. The mess that they made there after WWII into t
Over dinner last night, I was informed that England has outlawed the use of steak knives, as they are deemed "dangerous". I know this is not on topic, but still, if it is true, shows the varying mind
I heard that butter knives, water glasses and even napkins are under suspicion. The Ministry of Diabolical Dangers has a plan to protect us all from certain disaster. The goal is to get us all squatt
Brad Fornal wrote: "Over dinner last night, I was informed that England has outlawed theuse of steak knives, as they are deemed "dangerous". I know this is not on topic, but still, if it is true, sho
Not true - but does it show the varying mindset of your US bretheren who need to question such an assi9 comment? Happy Christmas to all our readers Guy R Day -- Original Message -- From: "Brad Fornal
Gun Control is hitting where you aim. Famous last words: "Hey, Bubba, watch THIS!" Or "Hey, Bubba, hold my beer and watch THIS!" Name that movie from the quote below: Turkish: "What's that for?" Tomm
The traditional "Neutral" country that even Hitler didn't invade. Where every adult male performs regular Military Service. And where they keep their weapons and ammunition in their homes. Dave G.