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TATP is a very unstable explosive that can be crafted from common materials found at the local hardware store. Tri-acetone, tri-peroxide is manufactured from acetone and hydrogen peroxide and a little hydrochloric acid. The Palestinian bombers favor it because the constituent elements are easily acquired. It is so unstable that the fool who attempts to manufacture it may end up detonating it before ever using it.

The scenery in Wales is beautiful. I've enjoyed every trip there, but I don't care for U.K. lefty politics. The platform of the Welsh Party, Plaid Cymru, is laced with line after line of reference to "socialist" principles. When I was participating in Welsh language mailing lists, a member asked if it was possible to participate in Welsh activities and politics without embracing socialism. The flame war that erupted ended my participation permanently.