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Comics I Follow

Andy Capp
By Reg Smythe
The Boondocks
By Aaron McGruder
Dick Tracy
By Mike Curtis and Shelley Pleger
Doonesbury
By Garry Trudeau
Fred Basset
By Alex Graham
Garfield
By Jim Davis
Heathcliff
By Peter Gallagher
Kliban's Cats
By B. Kliban
Shoe
By Gary Brookins and Susie MacNelly
Marmaduke
By Brad Anderson
Mutt & Jeff
By Bud Fisher
New Adventures of Queen Victoria
By Pab Sungenis
Peanuts
By Charles Schulz
Stone Soup
By Jan Eliot
Stone Soup Classics
By Jan Eliot
Tarzan
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Ripley's Believe It or Not
By Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Dilbert Classics
By Scott Adams
Very brave! I perused the service manual for my laptop and found there were many extreme warnings about how dangerous the battery could be. Probably CYA in suggesting having a fireproof vault for it’s storage or sand – ie. from page 18:
WarningHow to handle a battery thermal event
A battery thermal event is a rapid chemical chain reaction that occurs inside a battery cell. The energy stored in the battery is released suddenly, which can cause outgassing and fire. A battery thermal event can be triggered by physical damage to the battery, improper replacement or repair, or temperatures outside the battery’s operating range.
Act immediately if you notice any of the following signs of a battery thermal event:
• The lithium-ion battery or a device that contains one begins to smoke or emit sparks or soot.• The battery pouch suddenly and quickly puffs out.• The lithium-ion battery or a device that contains one begins to emit hissing or popping sounds.
Do smother the battery or device immediately with plenty of clean, dry sand. Dump the sand all at once. Timing is critical — the faster you pour all the sand, the sooner the reaction will be contained.
Do contact local fire authorities if further assistance is needed.
Do leave the room for 30 minutes after the reaction is contained. Ventilate the area. Don’t return until the area is clear of smoke.
Do wait 30 minutes before touching the device. Wear the heat-resistant gloves and safety glasses with side shields to remove the device from the sand. Then place the device into the fireproof safety enclosure. Leave it in the enclosure for at least 2 hours.
Do wipe the affected area with water first. Then wipe the area with an ESD-safe cleaning solution.Do dispose of the damaged battery or device (including any debris removed from the sand) according to local environmental laws and guidelines.