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Seattle Civil Defense Manual

The Tim — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 19:00:06 +0000

Generally the only kind of material I like to put on our website is content that we have created ourselves, whether that be stories, photographs, or whatever. However, I have decided to make an exception for this content, on account of the fact that it is a WORLDWIDE INTERNET EXCLUSIVE!!!

The pictures featured below are scans of a publication released in 1951 by American Radio Publications, Inc. through the local AM talk radio station KVI. The Seattle Civil Defense Manual covers all sorts of important and useful information that all local citizens apparently needed to know in order to survive in the harrowing times known as the fifties. A copy was unearthed by an industrious and awesome coworker of mine as he cleaned out his garage. He loaned it to me for a weekend and gave me permission to scan it and put it online.

I’m sure there would be nearly no end to the clever commentary I could provide to go along with this material, but I have decided to let the publication speak for itself. Please note that the contents of this publication should not be construed as reflecting (positively or negatively) on the present-day KVI, since they most likely have little connection (outside of the name) to the KVI of 1951.

Click on a page to open a new window with the full version. The full-size scans are somewhat large, so horizontal and vertical scrolling will probably be necessary. Alternatively, you may download the full manual for later viewing. High resolution, non-watermarked TIFF files are also available upon request.

Front Cover

KVI’s Staff And Facilities Are Dedicated To The Public Defense

KVI – Don Lee Programs Dedicated To The Public Welfare And Necessity

The Seattle Area Prepares For An Atomic Attack

Civil Defense Provides Maximum Protection On The Home Front

Atom Bombs Could Destroy These…

The Mighty Atom Bomb!

Damage Effects Of An Atom Bomb Explosion

Advance Precautions May Save Your Life

What To Do

Personal Injury Effects Of An Atomic Blast

Subversive Organizations In The U.S.

No City Is Safe From Atom Attack

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Tim’s 7 Step Guide to Computer Troubleshooting

The Tim — Sat, 01 Jul 2000 19:00:59 +0000

In order to solve any computer problem you are having, first stop being so stupid. If that doesn’t work, simply follow these 7 steps. Begin with step 1. If this does not solve your problem, move on to the next step. If your problem is solved, then there is no need to do any of the other steps. Continue through the list until your computer problem is no more. For details performing any of these tasks, contact your vendor.

Reboot your computer.
Re-install the program or drivers for the software or hardware with the problem.
Re-install Windows, then proceed to step 2.
“format c:” then proceed to step 3.
Replace troublesome hardware.
Replace entire computer system.
And if none of the first 6 worked…
Denounce technology and move to Montana.

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UPC Bar Codes

The Tim — Wed, 01 Jul 1998 19:00:32 +0000

Since I have done this research on my own, which I did in 1996, I have come across other websites that explain the concepts quite well. This one, in particular, does a great job. I would update this page, but you can just go there and save me the time.

WARNING
This document is to be used for informational purposes only. DO NOT use this information in order to produce fraudulent barcodes. Do not attempt to use fraudulent barcodes to purchase goods at extremely low costs.

Method for forming standard UPC bar codes:

1) Bar code must begin with the start sequence.
2) The first 6 digits use the “Left Side” codes.
3) After 6 digits, the middle sequence must be inserted.
4) The last 6 digits use the “Right Side” codes.
5) Bar code must end with the end sequence.

Notes:

– Standard UPC bar codes consists of 12 digits.
– Each 1 stands for a line of the standard width.
– Each 0 stands for an empty space of the standard width.
– 1 pixel wide is an acceptable standard width for functional barcodes.

Left Side		Right Side

1) 0110010		1) 0110011
2) 0100110		2) 0110110
3) 1111010		3) 0100001
4) 1000110		4) 0101110
5) 1100010		5) 0100111
6) 1011110		6) 0101000
7) 1110110		7) 0100010
8) 1101110		8) 0100100
9) 0010110		9) 0111010
0) 0011010		0) 0111001

Start:		1010
Middle:		101
End:		0101

WARNING
DO NOT Attempt to use this example barcode to purchase expensive goods at the price of Lemonade Kool-Aid (about $0.25) by printing it out and taping it over a real UPC barcode.

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