Most of you know that I’m not the type of guy who is crazy about conspiracy theories. Don’t get me wrong, I’m as paranoid as the next guy, but in order to keep from going crazy, one must sometimes ignore the vast number of crazy theories that are floating out there. Frightening enough, some of them make a lot of sense.

No, I’m not talking about FEMA’s concentration camp conspiracy (which has my brother paranoid as hell). You know, the rumors that FEMA is mass producing concentration camps throughout the U.S. in anticipation of major civil disrupt after the powers at be have executed the final stages of the new world order and converting Mexico, U.S. and Canada into the North American Union. There are several reports on FEMA’s involvement in the building of camps and even “disposable coffins” that some say will be used against the people of North America if a civil war erupts. Some estimate that FEMA bought half a million of these so-called “disposable coffins” and has them stored in Georgia, awaiting to be deployed. The coffins are manufactured by Polyguard and have the following qualities:

Strong Polyguard Burial Vaults are over three times stronger than steel by weight, and have far more tensile strength than concrete.  The engineered design provides maximum strength-to-weight ratio, assuring maximum ground and equipment load capacity after correct interment procedures are followed.

Lightweight Weighing approximately 136 pounds each, all Polyguard Burial Vaults are two-piece units that are easily installed by two men, with no need for heavy vault handling equipment, greaty reducing costs.

Cold Conditions Unlike some polymer vaults, there is NO requirement to keep in a warm place prior to interment.  All Polyguard units are assembled with mastic sealant instead of difficult clips or flimsy latches.

Nestable Polyguard Burial Vaults nest together like styrofoam cups, preserving valuable storage space.  Ten vaults utilize no more floor space than one or two concrete or steel vaults.

Guaranteed Extensive 100-year warranties provide the maximum FTC allowable assurance for you families (see warranty for details).

Protection Polymers used by Polyguard are non-biodegradable, non-porous, and unaffected by minerals or chemicals found in the soil.  These polymers are commonly used in underground water ans sewer lines and conduits due to their durable nature and exceptional strength.

This all can be frightening, or at the very least of some concern. Why would FEMA be interested in half a million disposable coffins? That does not compare to this next conspiracy that is floating out there.

How many of you have read Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451? Remember the dog-like robots that were used to hunt down the “unruly” citizens?

The mechanical hound slept but did not sleep, lived but did not live in its gently humming, gently vibrating, softly illuminated kennel back in a dark corner of the firehouse (24).

Well, get your mace ready. The future is now!

Source: Boston Dynamics

BigDog – The Most Advanced Rough-Terrain Robot on Earth

BigDog is the alpha male of the Boston Dynamics robots. It is a rough-terrain robot that walks, runs, climbs and carries heavy loads. BigDog is powered by an engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. BigDog has four legs that are articulated like an animal’s, with compliant elements to absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the next. BigDog is the size of a large dog or small mule; about 3 feet long, 2.5 feet tall and weighs 240 lbs.

BigDog’s on-board computer controls locomotion, servos the legs and handles a variety of sensors. BigDog’s control system keeps it balanced, navigates, and regulates its energetics as conditions vary. Sensors for locomotion include joint position, joint force, ground contact, ground load, a gyroscope, LIDAR and a stereo vision system. Other sensors focus on the internal state of BigDog, monitoring the hydraulic pressure, oil temperature, engine functions, battery charge and others.

In separate tests BigDog runs at 4 mph, climbs slopes up to 35 degrees, walks across rubble, climbs a muddy hiking trail, walks in snow and water, and carries a 340 lb load. BigDog set a world’s record for legged vehicles by traveling 12.8 miles without stopping or refueling.

The ultimate goal for BigDog is to develop a robot that can go anywhere people and animals can go. The program is funded by the Tactical Technology Office at DARPA.

Yes indeed. The “BigDog” program is funded by DARPA. Which only raises the suspicion that future generations of the BigDog will be programmed to hunt down humans. My god! Bradybury is a prophet.

The mechanical hounds will probably be fitted to roam the entire North American landscape in packs. Looking for fugitives (victims) of the new world order.

I’m all for the advancement of technology to improve humanity, but if there is one thing we should take from the Arnold Schwarzenegger movies is that SkyNet was never a good idea.