monkeyboy7 joined September 13, 2011
male from Toronto, Canada
I'm a video editor who moonlights (and sometimes moonshines) as an amateur mixologist.
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Forget malls, islands, and aircraft carriers. I'm convinced that Niagara Falls is the best zombie hideout. Here's why:
1) The US border is right there. Border security has been beefed up bigtime since 2001 and would give zombies a difficult time. Even if zombies somehow overwhelmed this checkpoint, they'd still have to cross the Rainbow Bridge to enter Canada.
2) Niagara Falls is a massive source of hydroelectric power. In fact, it can provide enough electricity to power a million homes. I'm guessing the power grid would shut off during an apocalypse, so finding a place with so much power is invaluable.
3) The area is surrounded by food-producing farms. Most importantly, it's full of farmers who know what they're doing.
4) Several buildings around Niagara Falls serve as perfect observation points. Even better, they're filled with food and other supplies/entertainment.
5) The region surrounding Niagara Falls contains a whole bunch of natural obstacles for zombies. The north side is bordered by Lake Ontario, while the south is protected by Lake Eerie. At the base of the falls is an 11km gorge that's nearly impossible to cross: it has massive drops and the water current is one of the fastest in the world.
Anyway, I challenge anyone on here to think of a better zombie hideout. Remember: it has to be a long-term solution (several months).
1) The US border is right there. Border security has been beefed up bigtime since 2001 and would give zombies a difficult time. Even if zombies somehow overwhelmed this checkpoint, they'd still have to cross the Rainbow Bridge to enter Canada.
2) Niagara Falls is a massive source of hydroelectric power. In fact, it can provide enough electricity to power a million homes. I'm guessing the power grid would shut off during an apocalypse, so finding a place with so much power is invaluable.
3) The area is surrounded by food-producing farms. Most importantly, it's full of farmers who know what they're doing.
4) Several buildings around Niagara Falls serve as perfect observation points. Even better, they're filled with food and other supplies/entertainment.
5) The region surrounding Niagara Falls contains a whole bunch of natural obstacles for zombies. The north side is bordered by Lake Ontario, while the south is protected by Lake Eerie. At the base of the falls is an 11km gorge that's nearly impossible to cross: it has massive drops and the water current is one of the fastest in the world.
Anyway, I challenge anyone on here to think of a better zombie hideout. Remember: it has to be a long-term solution (several months).
3D printers have been around for over a decade, actually. They are only just beginning to become affordable to consumers, though. Even so, the cheapest 3D printer can cost several hundred dollars, plus the cost of materials.
If you're thinking of picking up your own 3D printer to build models, keep in mind that the resolution of commercial printers is relatively low. In other words, unless you buy a super-expensive 3D printer, don't expect lots of detail in your models. Stuff like detailed facial features will need to be handled either by hand or by a more potent industrial 3D printer (which can cost well over $ 10 000).
Have you ever seen a 3D printer at work? You'll probably be impressed by how coordinated and fast the whole process is. It's like each component has a production planning circuit to maximize its efficiency. Here's quick look, if you're interested:
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(Check out the one minute mark! Amazing, huh?)
If you're thinking of picking up your own 3D printer to build models, keep in mind that the resolution of commercial printers is relatively low. In other words, unless you buy a super-expensive 3D printer, don't expect lots of detail in your models. Stuff like detailed facial features will need to be handled either by hand or by a more potent industrial 3D printer (which can cost well over $ 10 000).
Have you ever seen a 3D printer at work? You'll probably be impressed by how coordinated and fast the whole process is. It's like each component has a production planning circuit to maximize its efficiency. Here's quick look, if you're interested:
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(Check out the one minute mark! Amazing, huh?)
Posted by jru2
I'm such a rebel, with my 'non-tinted' windows. I swear, the govt. is way too involved in our lives. Building codes say I have to put tinted windows in my house to make it more energy efficient.
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Haha, wow, I had no idea they force you to install tinted windows in the states. The whole idea is really counterintuitive, considering you're usually not allowed to install tinted windows in cars (not even a 5% window tint!).
I live in Canada, and it seems like the tinted window law???at least in respect to your home???isn't universal. Here in Ontario (Ottawa, specifically), nothing is set in stone about window tints. In fact, I had just an Ottawa windows company renovate my home last month, and they mentioned nothing of it.
Anyway, that law seems pretty draconian, but I guess I would support it because of its positive environmental impact. They should give you the choice for alternatives, though.
PS
I love your build a home "e-video book." Sometimes you just can't explain something well enough without using video.
Flavoured ice cubes. I like to spike my drinks with ice cubes containing other forms of alcohol like peach schnapps 
. When the ice cubes melt, they release flavour into your drink. To be honest, peach schnapps can be a bit too sweet so try experimenting with your own (or just dilute your drink).
(Protip for anyone doing a similar thing: use stainless steel ice cube trays to freeze your ice cubes. Alcoholic drinks have a low freezing point, so you need to get a tray that will freeze faster than any other. Alternatively, you could water down the drink to decrease its freezing point. Happy drinking!)
. When the ice cubes melt, they release flavour into your drink. To be honest, peach schnapps can be a bit too sweet so try experimenting with your own (or just dilute your drink).(Protip for anyone doing a similar thing: use stainless steel ice cube trays to freeze your ice cubes. Alcoholic drinks have a low freezing point, so you need to get a tray that will freeze faster than any other. Alternatively, you could water down the drink to decrease its freezing point. Happy drinking!)
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