RIP Harry!
Posted on 05/29/2026 4:45:29 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Who will stop the Rain-ier? Scientists are warning that Washington’s Mount Rainier could unleash a catastrophic mudslide that has the potential to devastate three large towns within minutes.
Often considered the crown jewel of Washington postcards, the over 14,000-foot-tall mountain is deemed the most dangerous in the US due to its towering height, frequent earthquakes, and precarious location upstream of a population center with over 100,000 people.
While there is no evidence Rainier is about to blow its stack, magma is not the most dangerous fallout from the Cascade range’s preeminent volcano.
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“It’s in the water. That’s why it’s yellow. Beer Whiz Beer…” —The Firesign Theater
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Don’t forget Blitz Weinhard (though you’d probably rather).
I’m old enough to remember when Mt. Saint Helens erupted. Barely.
Grok on calibers:
The .357 Magnum is generally more powerful and better suited for bear defense than the .45 ACP. 
Ballistics Comparison
• Energy: .357 Magnum typically delivers higher muzzle energy (often 500–900+ ft-lbs depending on load and barrel length) compared to standard .45 ACP (around 350–500 ft-lbs, with some +P loads pushing higher but rarely matching hot .357 loads). 
• Velocity and Penetration: The .357 is a high-velocity cartridge (often 1,200–1,500+ fps), offering flatter trajectory and deeper penetration — critical for reaching vital organs through thick bear hide, muscle, fat, and bone. The .45 ACP is a slower, heavier subsonic round (800–1,000+ fps) that excels in creating large wound channels in softer tissue but often lacks the penetration needed for large, aggressive animals. 
• Bullet Selection: For bears, hard-cast or heavy flat-nose bullets are preferred in both for maximum penetration. The .357 has strong options in this category (e.g., 180–200 grain hard-cast loads). The .45 ACP has fewer dedicated hard-cast bear loads and generally underperforms in deep penetration tests against large game. 
For Bear Defense Specifically
• .357 Magnum: Considered adequate (or the bare minimum) for black bears and marginal for larger brown/grizzly bears with proper hard-cast ammo and good shot placement. It has documented successes in bear encounters and is praised for its penetration and “bear medicine” potential in revolvers. Many experts and users prefer it over .45 ACP for woods defense against four-legged threats. 
• .45 ACP: Capable against smaller threats or black bears in a pinch but widely viewed as less effective due to lower energy, velocity, and penetration. It is better suited for human self-defense (larger permanent wound cavity) than stopping charging large animals. 
Key Caveats:
• Handguns are a last resort for bear defense — long guns (rifles/shotguns with slugs) are far superior.
• Shot placement, ammo choice (hard-cast penetrators), and shooter skill matter more than caliber alone. Bears have thick skulls; brain or spine shots are ideal but difficult under stress.
• Neither is ideal for large grizzlies; .44 Magnum, 10mm (with hard-cast), or larger are more commonly recommended as step-ups. 
In summary, choose the .357 Magnum (revolver with hot hard-cast loads) over .45 ACP for bear defense. Always prioritize avoidance, bear spray, and proper training.
Was digging ditch in Bellevue by 520 when the mountain blew.
Was up on the ridge to the North that got blown out a week before…
Why do they say: blow it’s stack? In my case they are called meltdowns.
It would help the GOP in 2028...let’s hope for a big one!!
The puzzle caps were always fun.
OTOH, it may not blow - unlike that judge in Atlanta - for another twenty thousand years.
Who do the Mariners play tomorrow?
Real Tumwater Oly is hard to beat. When they bought out Hamm’s, and started making it in St.Paul, it was horrible.
I used to get real Oly delivered, 30 cases at a time.
The good old days!
I was in college. I was just finishing up my second year of an Earth Science minor. I swear my professor was walking around “excited” for a week.
He hasn’t missed much worth seeing.
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