Friday, November 12, 2004
ramallah, the mosh pit
"Don't say things about dead people unless it's good. Well he's dead. That's good."
- Brother Dave Gardner
I turned on the teevee early this morning to see what was going on with the "hero". Gazillions of the servants of allah all massed-up with a bunch firing off rifles and automatic weapons. Wonder how many were wounded and how many died? (I know, there's an obvious thought there but I'll be nice)
Took a google cruise to see what the terminal velocity might be for something like a AK 47 round and came up with some reasonably uniform results.
Bullets in the Sky
"Based on the results of these tests it was concluded that the bullet return velocity was about 300 f.p.s. For the 150 gr. bullet this corresponds to an energy of 30 foot pounds. Earlier the Army had determined that, on the average, it required 60 foot pounds of energy to produce a disabling wound. Based on this information, a falling 150 gr. service bullet would not be lethal, although it could produce a serious wound."
300 feet per second is 204 miles per hour.
An Introduction to Ballistics
"As a point of interest, a velocity of about between 180 and 360 f/s (±) is needed to penetrate skin. The wide range comes from the non-uniform strength of normal skin tissue. Projectile shape has no statistically significant effect on the penetration. However, one could still be seriously injured if struck by a falling bullet even if it doesn't break the skin."
Ever play marbles as a kid? Remember "steelies"? They were mostly banned in our games because the purpose of using steelies was to crack your opponents marbles. Something tells me being conked on the noggin by a projectile with something close to the mass of a steelie traveling at 200 mph would not improve the quality of one's day.
..this also brings up the memory of a buddy back in the teen years, a 250cc Yamaha, 80 mph, and a dung beetle. Dental work was required. BTW, turd bugs seriously go splat when impacted at 80 mph..
You've probably already read this article:
Report: Suha to receive $ 22m a year from PA
This morning on teevee (ABS) this was reported with a qualifier - she is to receive the money for the rest of her life. I wonder how the gentle souls in Hezbollah, Hamas, the PA, etc. feel about that? Methinks the lady's pucker-factor should be severe. I'd hate to be responsible for her life insurance premiums.
- Brother Dave Gardner
I turned on the teevee early this morning to see what was going on with the "hero". Gazillions of the servants of allah all massed-up with a bunch firing off rifles and automatic weapons. Wonder how many were wounded and how many died? (I know, there's an obvious thought there but I'll be nice)
Took a google cruise to see what the terminal velocity might be for something like a AK 47 round and came up with some reasonably uniform results.
Bullets in the Sky
"Based on the results of these tests it was concluded that the bullet return velocity was about 300 f.p.s. For the 150 gr. bullet this corresponds to an energy of 30 foot pounds. Earlier the Army had determined that, on the average, it required 60 foot pounds of energy to produce a disabling wound. Based on this information, a falling 150 gr. service bullet would not be lethal, although it could produce a serious wound."
300 feet per second is 204 miles per hour.
An Introduction to Ballistics
"As a point of interest, a velocity of about between 180 and 360 f/s (±) is needed to penetrate skin. The wide range comes from the non-uniform strength of normal skin tissue. Projectile shape has no statistically significant effect on the penetration. However, one could still be seriously injured if struck by a falling bullet even if it doesn't break the skin."
Ever play marbles as a kid? Remember "steelies"? They were mostly banned in our games because the purpose of using steelies was to crack your opponents marbles. Something tells me being conked on the noggin by a projectile with something close to the mass of a steelie traveling at 200 mph would not improve the quality of one's day.
..this also brings up the memory of a buddy back in the teen years, a 250cc Yamaha, 80 mph, and a dung beetle. Dental work was required. BTW, turd bugs seriously go splat when impacted at 80 mph..
You've probably already read this article:
Report: Suha to receive $ 22m a year from PA
This morning on teevee (ABS) this was reported with a qualifier - she is to receive the money for the rest of her life. I wonder how the gentle souls in Hezbollah, Hamas, the PA, etc. feel about that? Methinks the lady's pucker-factor should be severe. I'd hate to be responsible for her life insurance premiums.
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You know, today I felt like I had a hangover. Last night celebrating "ding dong the Arafish is dead" but this morning was filled with chaotic, deafening Palestinians jumping up, wailing and shooting bullets into the air. Arafish is in the ground yes, but Hamas is still alive and well. And after the $22 million per year offer, one has to wonder who's holding the strings to the full 4-5 billion. Worse yet, you only have have two types of Palestinians. The Moderate Palestinians who want all Isrealis killed and the Radical Palestinians who want all Isrealis killed, just slowly. Sigh.
Btw, I loved your description of bullets in the sky and an intro to ballistics. The velocity, energy, mph, etc. In fact, I love the visual of one of those 'steelies' bonking one of those maniac's head today at Arafish's burial. What I would like to know is, how fast was that tree going when it clobbered your foot the other day and what was the psi's? Tee hee
~di
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Btw, I loved your description of bullets in the sky and an intro to ballistics. The velocity, energy, mph, etc. In fact, I love the visual of one of those 'steelies' bonking one of those maniac's head today at Arafish's burial. What I would like to know is, how fast was that tree going when it clobbered your foot the other day and what was the psi's? Tee hee
~di
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