Making smoked foods Original rib ideas 0 Plagiarism 1

I just found out that my "Luxury cut ribs" idea wasnt original.

It seems that not only is there a competition BBQ circuit, but on it you might find something called "Hollywood cut ribs" which have an uncanny resemblance (being identical) to Luxury cut ribs.

Oh well.

Im still holding out hope for Frenched luxury cut ribs as my one contribution to the carnivorous, and our deep-seated need to cook stuff on charcoal.  

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Thinking Solar photovoltaic panels Epic boating adventure Lunacy

I looked away for a bit, and while I wasnt looking the world notched over to complete lunacy.

I bought a solar charge controller that was advertised as being able to accept voltages 12v-40v.

That was nice because my solar panel is 37 volts.

But when I opened it the docs inside said it was good for 12v-20v. I complained and eventually the internationally known E auction site gave my my $70 back, but I had to pay $30 for the return postage.

I sent it back to China.

Today I just got it back in the mail.

Apparently they didnt bother to collect it or they dont really live at their stated address.

So far its travelled 20,000km.

The world is an amazing place.

And a completely loony one.

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