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Art Eatman
April 12, 2008, 06:43 PM
lt dan, in South Africa, said in that other coyote thread:

"i went jackal calling since your post about toys? been caling them, with the toys, they answer but they dont come closer. i think the pitch is to high. i saw a bat eared fox. killing range but we dont shoot them. there is a cattle calf bleeding for some reason not 25m from where i called. i will return tonight to see if the devils dont go for the calf. how often do you call on the same farm/place, we beleive that you must give 30 days before you call again on the same farm. research has shown that they can travel 22km a night. the jacals/coyote are a pest over here. the farm i am hunting on lost a stud bull of about a ton to jacal due to the fact that he was sick and layed down. i will take any sugestions as advice and will give feedback. thankyou sir."

Art Eatman
April 12, 2008, 06:49 PM
If critters commonly travel 22 klicks in a night, it could well be that the one who's in range tonight was 22 klicks away, last night. Or out of earshot of the call, anyway.

I know that calling night after night in a relatively small area (two-mile circle, for instance) seems to educate them that Brer Rabbit is lying.

I have several mouth-blown calls. They all sound generally like a hurt jackrabbit, but the pitch/tone/timbre is a bit different for each. So, I'll vary which one I use in any one area over a few nights. But, generally, I don't try every night in the same area.

lt dan
April 13, 2008, 06:10 AM
thank you art. we did go back last night. we shot 3 jackal. the thing is: they are so many that when we drove around, looking for a place to call ,we came across them. this happened 3 times, and we shot 3. we later totally abandoned the red lense from my strike force spot light. we couldn't find the bleeding calf nor the sick bull, but we did find a cow in the prosess of giving birth. we shot one jackal not 30 yards from her. however there were a lot more nearby. thus i am thinking of combining calling with something they can smell. as calling by day is not common practice over here i hope the added smell will help to attrack them. do you guys have any experience of calling in combination with bait?

Art Eatman
April 13, 2008, 09:34 AM
Coyotes will eat almost anything but onion skin and orange peel and such. I've collected an evening's worth of restaurant leavings, set it out the next morning, and by the morning after that there's nothing left. Raccoons and ravens help, of course.

So old food scraps, maybe add a recently-killed rabbit or equivalent; that'll work for bait.

I set up in some sort of crosswind location where I'm going to be unseen, at least fifty or seventy-five yards away. Depends on terrain and vegetation. Elevation above the bait-site is quite helpful, day or night. After that, it's mostly sit and wait. It doesn't hurt, I guess, to do a minimum amount of calling, just to get coyotes paying attention. But, the deal is to let the wind do the work.

April 15, 2008, 04:59 PM
yes, shooting over bait (old scraps helps). Personally, I like to also add a decoy that is moveable (i.e. twitching rabit hide) and mabe some guts or meat. Then use the call. This will bring them in no matter what. A triple whammy.

Alos, I use an electrical call box and combine it with a mouth call, or I also can use a hand call (I like the fighting squirrel calls, plus I can do a squirrel fighting/agressive call with my mouth and the hand call). This brings in the squirrels and yotes, so I get my choice of what to shoot.

April 16, 2008, 11:42 PM
Just a quick note to anyone up in my neck of the woods I was out wandering around today(sunny 74 and windy to around 40mph) Had my spotting scope with me to windy to shoot.Glassed a hill side and saw a female "yote" digging on the opposite hill side focused in and all her faucets were full so the pups are here time to change calls ELMOUSMC

lt dan
April 19, 2008, 07:06 AM
can you give me more info on moveable decoys? i have seen this on you tube , but never in real life. we have shot 10 jackal on 10 hunts, i believe the problem is my scope. so i have bought a new scope. but as soon as the moon goes dark(14 days from now) i will try calling with the new scope and the bait. so by then i will like to know more about decoys.

i see i have opened a hornets nest(in a thread) by sugesting to a new hunter to use ar15 or mini 14 to take coyotes. is there a stigma to this rifles in the usa that a outsider dont know about? i had extensive mil training and did some house penatration with colt commandos. a family member of mine hase a mini 14, i shot with this rifle a lot. in my limited exposure to this rifles i was very pleased with the results. i do favour the colt commando due to the pistol grip. we later started using h&k mp5's. but i still think a semi auto .223 will hunt coyotes good. i hunt jackal with a .308. but my dream varminter is a semi auto .308(7.62mm nato).

April 19, 2008, 08:36 AM
Where I live, AR15 are common for coyotes. Most guys use what they have. Alot of people think you need a fancy special rifle for varmits. Those are the same people that have a special gun for each type of animal they hunt.:rolleyes: Some have dont think military style rifles are good for anything but military functions. Some people are just crazy:D

Art Eatman
April 19, 2008, 10:03 AM
From a gazillion discussions about the Mini: The fly in the ointment is that the thin barrel heats up with firing and the result is large groups compared to other rifles.

The first shot from a cold barrel, in my experience with four of them over a twenty-year period, is for a hit right where I expected. By and large, the Mini does quite well for three-shot groups. One shot, one coyote, has pretty much been the case for me.

I always used a Weaver K4 on mine. Quite satisfied with the package.

April 19, 2008, 12:58 PM
I think the stigma stuck on folks heads regarding the AR platform is the same one that cost an outdoor writer his job... last name started with a "Z" is all I remember of him. I frequent some outdoors/hunting forums and see alot of guys using the AR as long distance (200+yards) varmint rifles. If a semi auto can be relied on for shooting tiny prairie dogs at these distances it is a great firearm. Folks need to get off their high horse and open their peepers to other platforms for an enjoyable effective trip hunting...
Now I got myself wanting me a UBR ...

Art Eatman
April 20, 2008, 09:13 AM
Jim Zumbo.

There are many variables and variants of the AR platform. "On average" they're not good for such as prairie dogs, at least not out at any great distance. However, the target versions can be very good. I had a Bushmaster Match Target (9.5 pounds) which would hold 1/2 MOA all day long. But, if I don't shoot rapid fire style, my seven-pound Ruger light sporter will, as well. I'd rather tote seven pounds than 9.5 pounds. :D

April 20, 2008, 10:56 AM
Dats him, Art...:D as you may wella figgered I ain't no magazine readin' feller at all... The ones I read of have a longer barrel than often seen, cool sounding companies build them and fancy scopes adorn them. But from the income levels of some of the owners, they ain't too terribly much more $$$ than a plain one. Darn I gotta get off this AR subject as uncle sam is sending me enuff to get one but I doubt it would make a good pillow and I know momma would crap a ball bat and use it on me!:D

lt dan
April 20, 2008, 11:37 AM
what then is the difference between the colt commando and the ar-15 family? as far as i can see the ar looks the same as the colt i was issued with.

i still want to know everyones take on movable decoys. can i make this myself? is it manual operated?

April 20, 2008, 11:58 AM
One device is a childs toy that is a ball that wiggles and jiggles sporatically. A piece of rabbit hide cut in a long strip tacked to a post with a piece of fish string laced thru mid way... tugging on it from 20-40 yards would entice a yote from a long way out...

April 20, 2008, 12:47 PM
+1 on what Hotdogs said.
I got to look at a mechanical battery operated jiggling device at a local store- geez, I've driven military vehicles that didn't make as much un-natural racket as that thing! What would be the chances of luring in a deaf yote?

I'm thinking a floppy piece of fur (even faux fur) pulled over a pop bottle stuck on a sharp stick jabbed into the ground just a smidgen above grass level or in a clearing with a few drops of urine cover scent is in my immediate works. Set it out with 40' or so of fishing line whould do the trick.

April 20, 2008, 06:41 PM
I have a friend that hunts Coyotes. He told me he uses an electric radio controlled car that he put a rabbit skin on. He just drives it back and forth and around in a circle. The coyotes see that and come running. SO make a few rabbit in distress calls and run the car around a bit and I bet you get you coyote.

April 20, 2008, 06:44 PM
A bird feather (Turkey here) works also. Take a stick that's about 24" long or so. Tie a piece of string to the tip and tie the other to the feather. If the wind isn't blowing very hard the feather will wave about in a manner that the critters can't stand. If you've got a stiff wind it doesn't work so well. Might put a small swivel in between the feather and the stick somewhere or the string will twist right up on you. Kinda takes away from the effect.

Took my first bobcat last fall using this decoy. My buddy and I were in this small ravine. We put the call and the feather in the bottom then climbed opposite sides so that we were looking down over the call. We were there for probably 20 minutes and I happened to glance down at the call and there was a bobcat sniffing the feather not 20 yards from me. It was one of those oh s**t moments.

Anyhow it's worked pretty well for us.

lt dan
April 23, 2008, 03:21 AM
whats the popular mesurements for scopes you use for coyote hunting? i am sure it differs from something like a 223/ar-15 as to a 308? do you use different scopes for night hunting vs day calling?

i am in the proses having a 300H&H custom build, i was thinking of a leupold scope for this rifle, but we heard a rumour over here in s-africa that the us military stoped buying leupold and switched to schmitd and bender.

do you guys know about this or is this just a rumour?

p.s rest assure i am not going to shoot coyote with the 300H&H, well at least not all the time.( i use a 308)

April 23, 2008, 09:24 AM
yes, the military over here switched from the Leupold to S&B for purchasing, but the Leupold is still in use.

The S&B scopes have great light gathering capabilities, but they also have a HUGE price tag compared to other scopes.

My own personal favorite for hunting rigs is the Bushnell Elite line of scopes (3200 or 4200). My varmint rig is a 98 GEW Mauser custom build (krieger barrel, yadda yadda) with an Elite 3200 4-12X40 A/O with the BDC . This has great light gathering at dawn or dusk. I also like the Nikon Monarch UCC line of scopes as well.

lt dan
April 23, 2008, 05:20 PM
a 98 mauser with a kriegel barrel! now there is something you dont see every day. what is the calibre on this rifle?

man i would be to sorry to take such a rifle for varmint shooting. over here allmost every action is a 98, but almost all are copys and not real mausers.

Art Eatman
April 23, 2008, 06:05 PM
For any likely shot no more than maybe a hundred yards or so on smallish critters, 4X has worked as well for me as any. That's with variable scopes in the 3x9 range.

Prairie dogs? Squirrel sized critters are a tad different, and the ranges are easily out to 300. So, I'm up at 9X.

My Leupold scopes are the older Vari-X II models. I have a 2x7x32 on my pet .243. It has been my primary night-time coyote gun.

As a generality, field of view has been more important than high magnification, for about all my hunting except the prairie dogs.

April 23, 2008, 06:20 PM
Here is my incipient coyote rig :)

WildoicantwaitAlaska ™

April 23, 2008, 11:10 PM
my original 98 GEW mauser was "accurized" by Krieger and chambered for .243 winchester with a medium heavy sporter contour and just got my walking varminter laminated Boyds stock in the mail (according to the UPS tracking number). Previously it had a walnut boyds monte carlo stock and I had ordered a B&C stock, but they back ordered on my and i opted for the boyds due to it's availability and my past excellence with Boyd's ( I used to live a bout 50 miles away from their shop).

I had thought about rechambering for 6.5x55, but I think I will just pick up a nice 96 small ring carl gustav for that project :)

oh and wild, you suck! :D just kidding!

I have thought about dragging out the surgeon rifle, but i have yet to get a photo op for the gun and I am now TDY to denver until june so no pictures.

Anyway, Lt. Dan it really doesn't matter about the gun, but more on the shot and ability of the shooter. Most guns are more accurate than the shooters will ever be. For the few of us that are "blessed" that is when you need to invest in better gear.

my brother uses a cheap old stevens bolt action in 220 swift that he bought used about 20 years ago and the thing has taken many many yotes and vermin, plus if it gets lost or damaged he would be out a whopping 150 bucks, while my custom mauser would top the $3k range and the surgeon with the glass would be in the $7.5k range. You really need a rifle you are comfortable with and can shoot acurately and repeatably. whether it cost 200 bucks or 10, 000 is up to you.

lt dan
April 24, 2008, 05:27 AM
w-alaska!!! what the hell is that? calibre? the rounds look like 223 or 243.
what is the story on that scope? i have never seen a rifle like that. i am in love. what is the price?

April 24, 2008, 08:45 AM
Lt. Dan that is a Blaser R93 LRS and it appears to be in 6.5x55

Wild just happens to be a dealer for the Blaser rifles, so I am sure he didn't pay retail for it :p

For more gun -CENSORED--CENSORED--CENSORED--CENSORED- check out the surgeon rifle factory link http://www.surgeonrifles.com/surgeon-vault/remedy/remedy--1-25-10/

The gun in the link is almost identical to mine, but I have a different McMillan stock.

Wild's (Ken) gun looks "cooler" but mine shoots just as well (if not better :D )

April 24, 2008, 12:39 PM
Wild's (Ken) gun looks "cooler" but mine shoots just as well (if not better )

I agree, as long as I'm shooting it:D:D:D

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Looks like a steady hand took the pic. No buck fever from the looks of it.

Good luck my dad and son just got in the stand and I am stuck at work!!
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Hawse .44 Rem

I checked out a Hawse .44 Rem today,at a gun shop. It seemed to be a pretty nice looking piece,in real decent shape. They want 150.00 Any body ever heard of the Hawse gun co.,Los Angeles CA? Is this an ok gun to own and can you get parts for it? I hope so, cause I would like it to follow me home tomorrow!LOL
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Thanks for all the replies everyone.. The pistol I had ordered is a Ruger sr9c. In hindsight, it probably wasn't a good enough deal to warrant ordering it online but all the negative reviews started showing up a few months after I placed the order. I actually saw the pistol in a Gander Mountain near me a couple of weeks ago. I would have jumped on it if only I had my money back!

So update: I haven't been able to get ahold of anyone at realdealguns lately. They completely stopped answering phone calls and have not responded to emails or calls requesting to cancel my order and issue a refund.

I'll be contacting my credit card company tomorrow to see what can be done. Since I'm a life member I was thinking about also contacting NRA's legal team if it comes down to that. I'm not sure what they would do, if anything, but might be worth a shot if I can't get my money back.
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You should be okay.

However, I think you are incorrect in saying that you were not arrested. Unless they issued you a ticket/citation on the spot (which is usually reserved for "infractions" rather than misdemeanors), you would not have been in court if you hadn't been arrested. Nonetheless, what counts is convictions, and it sounds like your deferred prosecution avoided a conviction.
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Florida is Shall Issue. Get a permit. In the first place, you get to go through the checks before you buy (again). In the second, having that little number instead of your SSN feels like it makes the process go a whole lot faster and easier. And from what I understand, you go through the checks up to the point you get your permit, then they can look up that check, and only have to check since then. If I'm off, I'm off, but it makes me feel better to believe that when I'm sitting there several hundred dollars poorer, waiting for someone on the phone to say yes or no.
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I check and see the bolt didn't close fully ok no problem I use the forward assist and close the bolt only now I can't fire I already dropped the hammer. Need to cycle the bolt again. So what purpose did the FA serve. Seems only useful on first loading before you pull the trigger?
The FA will not reset the firing pin, that is not its job. If you hear a click but no bang, it is the same as if you had it with a pistol. You have to work the action to reset the hammer and clear the "bad" round. The forward assist's job is to close the bolt if you pull the trigger and nothing happens (not in battery). In that situation, the FA will close the bolt, and the firing pin is still set for you to pull the trigger again.
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I can't imagine reloading for the Mosin. It's just not cost effective for me
Depends what you do with your rifle.
You can buy cheap, inaccurate ammunition for any rifle...if you're more concerned with how much lead you can send, or just don't need or demand high accuracy.

I reload for mine so I can hit 8" steel plates at 565 yards.

No prayer in the world to do that with commercial, much less .20/round commie surplus ammo.
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A hollow base will expand to fill the bore at a lower pressure than a flat base. Unless you're loading at or below midrange pressures there won't be any difference at all in effect. There is precisely no difference in how they are loaded, just seat so the crimp groove is in the proper place and go.
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Use of sights

While I personally believe that sights should always be used if the situation permits, I have interpreted Jason Iowa's comments as not necessarily negating all use of sights in all circumstances, and would not be highly critical of his opinion.
It is not always possible to employ the sights. The NYPD SOP study published in 2010 noted:
"Utilizing a two‐handed grip, standing, and lining up a target using the firearm’s sights is the preferred method of discharging a firearm,
but it is not always practical during an adversarial conflict. Of officers reporting their shooting techniques, 62 percent gripped the firearm with two hands, 59 percent state that they were standing, and 31 percent stated that they were able to utilize the sights on their firearms." The report also noted that in shootings of dangerous animals only 9% used their sights.
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Old December 4, 2012, 05:19 PM   #1
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which shotgun sights for close engagements/slugs?

This is my bear/zombie paranoia gun- a fabarm 14" barrel(Yup- Canadian) Im looking for the best sights for close up quick shots- not sure if that would be a bead because I have trouble snap shooting things at 30 ish yards and even closer with a bead. I just have trouble aiming at all with it- looking for something fast to put slugs on a charging beast.

Heres the kicker- it cant be ghost rings. Too bulky/too much to snag on and my shotgun is very KISS at the moment.

I read a bit about the benelli R1 sights being pretty quick rifle sights- opinions welcome!!
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Old December 4, 2012, 07:24 PM   #2
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a 14 inch barrel is not for 30 yards by no means that seems to me that a shotgun with a short barrel such as that should be pushing buck shot.
if you are worried about bear i strongly suggest a rifle with a 30 caliber or larger capability. as far as sight yes a bead sight is best i have a 18+ inch barrel for my home defense shotgun and it has no sight as i can aim right down the barrel good enough to hit what i point it at...then again i don't think i would try to use it at 30 yards or for far as zombies we don't discus that here on this forum maybe that discussion is better suited for mall
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For me it would either be a bead or rifled sights either one.

Ghost rings have just never been my idea of fast.
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Mine has a rifle sight with fiber optic front sight. Not much use at night but most anything in the house is likely to be within 10'. Day time at 50 yards it is more than sufficient. Not rifle accurate but close enough to be uncomfortable to the target. I kind of like my extra 4 1'2" though, that is a lot of muzzle blast close to your smile.
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Old December 4, 2012, 09:07 PM   #5
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Run a 1/2" wide strip of white fabric medical adhesive (not paper tape) tape down the top of the barrel, muzzle to receiver front, and even atop the receiver - available at any pharmacy.

Good in almost any light, won't damage a gun's finish, and renewable.

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Lyman or Ruger 10/22 fold down sight.
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Old December 4, 2012, 10:44 PM   #7
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Bead... until it falls out or is broke off then none... With slugs (or when I must aim at a small distant stationary target with shot) for me, the up/down alignment and left/right are determined by using the top of receiver as my "rear sight" to index the target to my vision...

I bet this is not an accepted method with the shotgun zealots but it is how I get one shot kills at 35 yards offhand from the front door to drop a squirrel for Junior's snake... I use the same method to get what I consider to be acceptable groups at 65+ yards with a smooth cylinder bore 18 inch barrel with CHEAP Winchester Super X or Federal's bottom shelf slugs...

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Old December 7, 2012, 10:31 PM   #8
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interesting the amount of love for the bead.

This shotgun is practically a rifle(slugs). Im picking a shotgun for the role because I get more shotgun time in than anything (cheaper) and I could put down shots alot quicker than with a rifle in a peeyourpants situation.

Interesting that for slugs so many people think a bead is quicker at these less than 50 yard ranges. I have problems getting on target with the bead but my "slug fu" is weak- hoping to get some good info before I head out and train on any sighting system with a 100 or so slugs. read $$ investment.

im definitely considering a bead now or some high vis infra red bead.
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I'm a fan of a rib with a hi vis bead.
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Old April 1, 2013, 06:21 PM   #1
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My new wheel gun

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I like it.Good price.
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Good gun at a good price. Enjoy!
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Nice Highway Patrolman. It does indeed look to be in very good condition, and that seems like a great price. If I ever find one, that's the barrel length I would prefer, too. Congrats.
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You did well. That is a great find.
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Old April 10, 2013, 06:47 PM   #6
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Great price!
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Old April 10, 2013, 08:28 PM   #7
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Nice find. I have longed for one for some time now. Theres one for sale locally, but at $575 in roughish shape, I believe Ill pass. Enjoy!
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Old April 14, 2013, 03:41 PM   #8
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Sweet looking gun!
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Old April 14, 2013, 05:30 PM   #9
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Superpelly: What a great find. I had a Model 28 6-inch barrel for years, and even though it was a little too big for comfortable carry, it was my most often fired pistol. If I missed a shot with the 28, I knew it was my own fault, NOT the pistol. And in my area they are just about impossible to find without having to mortgage the house.
Your 4-inch will do wonders for you, and I wish you well with it, It's definitely a keeper, wish I still had mine. Enjoy the ride.
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Old April 14, 2013, 08:22 PM   #10
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Four hundred, in today's ridiculous market? Tell us what caliber weapon you were holding on the guy when you stole his 28-2!

You did good.
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Old April 15, 2013, 01:28 AM   #11
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very nice! I am drooling over here in all honesty haha. I have told myself that I will not buy a gun for a long time until I get more in my savings. But if I find a nice S&W .357 L or N frame for the right price I am going to have to break my promise. Also if i see an older Taurus model 66 in .357. Not as nice as the S&W but it was my first gun that I had sold and want it back badly.
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Old April 15, 2013, 08:34 AM   #12
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In this day and age REALLY good price.
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Beautiful wheelie at an even better price! I bought my son a nickel 27-2 about 3-4you years ago in 90%+ shape for $350. Too see a similar gun at a similar price now shows there is still a few honest salesman/people out there.
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[05/27/13 - 05:46 PM]
Usher, Darius Rucker Latest Additions to "Heartland" Concert Lineup
Others set to perform include Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, as well as Grammy Award-winning artists Miranda Lambert, Reba and Vince Gill.

[05/27/13 - 08:10 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Tops Viewers, Demos for FOX
The network's coverage of Sprint Cup Racing from Charlotte is the night's most-watched program.

[05/26/13 - 08:08 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NHL Playoffs Hand NBC Demo Victory
The Detroit/Chicago showdown tops the adults 18-49 race last night.

[05/25/13 - 06:28 PM]
Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts and Ryan Tedder of One Republic Added to "Heartland" Concert Lineup
Tickets for the concert went on sale Saturday morning and sold out in under five minutes.

[05/25/13 - 08:18 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "Shark Tank" Tops Night of Repeats
Back-to-back rebroadcasts are the number one and two shows of the night among adults 18-49.

[05/24/13 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 24
Updates include: Ian Anthony Dale joins TNT's "Murder in the First"; Rachel Miskowiec bound for "Katie"; and Aaron Hill to recur on ABC Family's "Twisted."

[05/24/13 - 02:13 PM]
Thursday's Cable Ratings: "Swamp People" Tops Demos, Viewers for History
Plus: numbers for AMC's "Showville," Showtime's "Last Days Here" and GSN's "Minute to Win It."

[05/24/13 - 01:35 PM]
Mike Darnell Votes Himself Out... of Fox Broadcasting Company
The longtime President of Alternative Entertainment has announced that he will be departing the network at the end of June.

[05/24/13 - 12:11 PM]
Blake Shelton Organizes "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on May 29
The concert will be televised live at 9:00/8:00c on NBC as well as on cable networks Style, G4, Bravo, E! and CMT.

[05/24/13 - 11:36 AM]
Syfy's "Paranormal Witness" Returns for Its Third Season on June 5 at 10 PM ET/PT
The new season begins with "The Long Island Terror," featuring intense demonic activity at a house in Long Island, NY.

[05/24/13 - 11:35 AM]
Chris and Heidi Powell and Twin Participants David and Rebecca Live Tweet During "Extreme Weight Loss" Season Premiere, May 28
They'll all be up on @realchrispowell, @realheidipowell, @DavidEWL3 and @BeccaEWL3, respectively.

[05/24/13 - 11:20 AM]
GSN Announces the Season Two Champions of "The American Bible Challenge"
The cable channel details the winners of the show's sophomore run.

[05/24/13 - 08:46 AM]
"Rookie Blue" Opens at #1 at 10pm with Its 2nd Biggest Audience Since 2010
ABC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 23.

[05/24/13 - 08:32 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Opens Summer on Top in Demos
"Hell's Kitchen" and "Does Someone Have to Go?" hand the network victory in adults 18-49.

[05/23/13 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 23
Updates include: Clive Owen, Steven Soderbergh to bring "The Knick" to Cinemax; Neil LaBute's "Full Circle" sets cast; and Stephanie Sengupta departs The CW's "Reign."

[05/23/13 - 06:23 PM]
The CW Books "Cult" Revival for June 28; "The Hunt" Renamed "Capture"
They'll join previously announced summer originals "Breaking Pointe," "Perfect Score" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

[05/23/13 - 04:27 PM]
Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Pacers/Heat Opener Dominates for TNT
Plus: numbers for VH1's "Off Pitch," Oxygen's "Best Ink" and TLC's "The Town That Caught Tourettes?"

[05/23/13 - 03:01 PM]
NBC Completes Best May Sweep in Nine Years As Network Finishes 0.1 of Rating Point Out of First
NBC further spins the numbers for the May sweeps period.

[05/23/13 - 03:00 PM]
Syfy's "Killer Contact" (Formerly "Notorious Hauntings") to Premiere July 16 at 10 PM ET/PT
Viewers will follow a team of paranormal investigators as they research the otherworldly activity at historical sites.

[05/23/13 - 02:34 PM]
Kelly Osbourne Hosts Fan-Generated Special "Phineas and Ferb Musical Cliptastic Countdown," Premiering Friday, June 28 on Disney Channel
Leading up to the special, fans can get in on the action by voting for their favorite "Phineas and Ferb" music videos on DisneyChannel.com.

[05/23/13 - 02:15 PM]
A Can't-Miss "Katie" First: An Exclusive Hour with Howard Stern, Tuesday, May 28
Katie goes one on one with Stern in a no-holds-barred conversation about everything from his childhood, family and therapy sessions to his on-air persona and personal obsessions.

[05/23/13 - 02:14 PM]
Little Big Town to Host "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," Airing Monday, August 12 on ABC
"It's an incredible honor to be hosting this year's CMA Fest," said Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town.

[05/23/13 - 02:02 PM]
ABC Ranks No. 1 in the May Sweep for the First Time in 13 Years in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the May sweeps period.

[05/23/13 - 01:54 PM]
Video: Ten Bakers Compete for $250,000 on "The American Baking Competition," Premiering Wednesday, May 29
Check out an extended trailer for the Eye's new reality series, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy.

[05/23/13 - 01:47 PM]
"The Americans" Scores - Ties As Most-Watched First Season of Any FX Drama
FX further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/23/13 - 01:34 PM]
VH1 Is Back on the Therapist's Couch with Season 3 of "VH1 Couples Therapy" on Wednesday June 12th at 10 PM ET/PT
Joe Francis & Abby Wilson, Flavor Flav & Elizabeth Trujillo, Chingy & Temple Poteat, Dustin Zito & Heather Marter and Caitlin Lowell & Tyler Baltierra are on tap.

[05/23/13 - 01:28 PM]
ESPN and ESPN3 Present 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals
ESPN will mark its 20th year of televising the event by presenting 14 hours of the competition live beginning Wednesday, May 29.

[05/23/13 - 12:43 PM]
Hollywood's Hottest Talent Added to Spike TV's "Guys Choice" Lineup
Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Vin Diesel, Jeff Bridges, Jason Sudeikis, Jackie Chan, Andrew Luck, Chrissy Teigen, Katherine Webb and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are slated to appear.

[05/23/13 - 12:30 PM]
ACC College Football Games Added to ESPN's 2013 Schedule
The season kicks off with a Thursday ESPN College Football Primetime telecast pitting North Carolina at the SEC's No. 8 South Carolina on August 29, at 6 p.m. on ESPN.

[05/23/13 - 12:12 PM]
FX Connects "The Bridge" to Viewers July 10th
Demian Bichir and Diane Kruger star in the 13-episode series, airing Wednesdays at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/23/13 - 11:37 AM]
Video: New Bar Anthem from the Cast of TBS's "Sullivan & Son"
Look for the show's second season to debut on Thursday, June 13 at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/23/13 - 11:18 AM]
TNT's Exclusive Coverage of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 Delivers 5.3 U.S. HH Rating & 8.2 Million Total Viewers
TNT spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 22.

[05/23/13 - 11:05 AM]
E! Takes Off the Gloves for the All-New Special "Bigger Badder Celebrity Feuds" Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 PM/ET
This one-hour special reveals the truth surrounding some of the biggest celebrity feuds in recent years.

[05/23/13 - 10:50 AM]
The CW Moves Up the Second Season Premiere of Ballet Docuseries "Breaking Pointe" to Monday, July 22
The series will return for a sophomore season one week earlier than previously announced.

[05/23/13 - 10:48 AM]
Video: CBS News Premieres "Brooklyn DA," Tuesday, May 28
Watch a sneak preview of the new six-part series from CBS News.

[05/23/13 - 10:34 AM]
Style Heats Up June with the Series Premiere of "Style Pop," Plus New Episodes of "Jerseylicious," "XOX Betsey Johnson," "Resale Royalty" and "Plain Jane"
Highlights include the U.S. premiere of the second season for former CW series "Plain Jane."

[05/23/13 - 10:28 AM]
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Dominate with "Tonight's" Biggest 18-49 Audience Since December and "Late Night's" Best Since New Year's Week
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of May 13-17.

[05/23/13 - 10:27 AM]
Video: First Look at CBS New Fall Series
The Eye releases full trailers for "Mom," "We Are Men," "The Millers," "The Crazy Ones" and "Hostages."

[05/23/13 - 10:04 AM]
USA Network to Air Academy Award(R)-Winning Film "Milk" with Special Introduction by Emmy(R)Award-Winner and Activist Neil Patrick Harris
"Milk" will be featured in commemoration of Pride Month, with limited commercial interruptions, on Saturday, June 1 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/23/13 - 10:03 AM]
Lucky and the Gang Help a Newspaper Delivery Girl Adopt a Pup on "Pound Puppies," Saturday June 1
Eric McCormack, Yvette Nicole Brown, John DiMaggio, Michael Rapaport and Alanna Ubach are all back with new episodes.

[05/23/13 - 10:03 AM]
"Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer," the Story of the Controversial Russian Feminist Art Collective and the Trial That Rocked a Nation, Kicks Off HBO Documentary Films' Summer Series June 10
An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, the film received the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Punk Spirit.

[05/23/13 - 10:00 AM]
ABC Family Continues to Grow Its Original Programming and Greenlights a New Comedy Series, "Spell-Mageddon"
It will join the network's Wednesday night comedy line-up on Wednesday July 24 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/23/13 - 09:19 AM]
Video: Blue or Pink? Kim Kardashian's Baby Gender Revealed in the Season Premiere of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" on Sunday, June 2 at 9:00PM on E!
Check out the latest tease from the show's eighth season.

[05/23/13 - 09:03 AM]
A&E Presents the Final Five Episodes of "Intervention" Beginning June 13 at 9PM ET/PT
"We're honored to have been a part of the 243 interventions since its premiere in March of 2005," said David McKillop.

[05/23/13 - 09:02 AM]
Matt Rogers ("American Idol") to Host New USA Network Competition Reality Series "Summer Camp"
As previously reported, the eight-episode series will premiere Thursday, July 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/23/13 - 08:51 AM]
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Grows Week to Week by 7% in 18-49 Rating and 3% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 22.

[05/23/13 - 08:37 AM]
Destination America and USA Weekend Announce Winners of the Inaugural "Red, White and You" Contest
The contest asked folks across the country to put their patriotism on display to prove why their respective towns were most deserving of an over-the-top Independence Day party.

[05/23/13 - 08:37 AM]
ABC Is #1 in Adults 18-49 on the Final Night of the Season and #1 in the May Sweep for the First Time in 13 Years
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 22.

[05/23/13 - 08:35 AM]
Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist John Forte Creates Original Theme Song and New Music for CBS News' Six-Part Documentary Series "Brooklyn DA"
His new song, "Brooklyn Now," will kick off each of the six, one-hour broadcasts beginning Tuesady, May 28.

[05/23/13 - 08:32 AM]
Starz to Premiere "The White Queen" on Saturday, August 10 at 9PM ET/PT
Rebecca Ferguson, Max Irons, Janet McTeer, James Frain and Amanda Hale star in the 10-episode series.

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[09/01/15 - 09:01 AM]
The Warrant Is All: "Killjoys" Renewed for Second Season on Syfy
"With exciting space-based action, deep world building, and a standout cast, 'Killjoys' has struck a nerve with viewers and critics alike," said Bill McGoldrick.

[09/01/15 - 09:00 AM]
Syfy Orders Second Season of "Dark Matter" from Prodigy Pictures
"With its mysterious premise and fascinating characters, Dark Matter has built an incredibly loyal, passionate and engaged fan base," said Chris Regina.

[08/31/15 - 05:52 PM]
Kesha to Appear on "Jane the Virgin"
She'll play a rocker who moves next door to Jane and isn't exactly a "baby person" in the second episode this season.

[08/31/15 - 03:11 PM]
The Dome Will Come Down and Its Mysterious Origins Revealed During the Series Finale of "Under the Dome," Thursday, Sept. 10
All three seasons will continue to be available for unlimited streaming to fans and members of Amazon's Prime Video.

[08/31/15 - 02:31 PM]
Video: Only Three Weeks Until the Return of "Gotham: Rise of the Villains"
Check out the latest teases for the new season, premiering Monday, September 21 on FOX.

[08/31/15 - 02:01 PM]
TV Land Announces Second Season Orders for Successful Freshman Comedies "The Jim Gaffigan Show" and "Impastor"
"We're really proud of these shows that represent the new TV Land," said Keith Cox. "They have quality writing and great casts, and we're excited to move on to season two for both."

[08/31/15 - 01:40 PM]
Bravo Media's "Below Deck" Earns Highest-Rated Season Premiere in Series History with 1.6 Million Total Viewers
Bravo further spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 25.

[08/31/15 - 12:28 PM]
Lifetime Adds "Murder in Mexico: The Bruce Beresford-Redman Story" to September Original Movie Slate
Colin Egglesfield star in the project, which is based on the true story of reality producer Bruce Beresford-Redman.

[08/31/15 - 12:13 PM]
E!'s New Comedy Debate Series "We Have Issues" Premieres Friday, September 18th
Comedians Julian McCullough and Annie Lederman host the series, which will follow "The Soup" on Friday nights.

[08/31/15 - 11:36 AM]
With Big Money on the Line, Auto Auctions Are Anything But "Chummy" in an All New Season of Velocity's "Dallas Car Sharks"
Velocity turns the key on this new 14-episode season with back-to-back premieres on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00/9:00c and 10:30/9:30c.

[08/31/15 - 11:04 AM]
TNT Brings the Drama with Four Hot Fall Shows
Newcomer "Agent X" joins returning series "The Librarians," "Major Crimes" and "Legends."

[08/31/15 - 10:56 AM]
Oxygen Media Gets in the Game with "Pretty. Strong." Premiering Tuesday, October 6 at 10 PM ET/PT
Following the league's two-time reigning champions the Chicago Bliss, this series delves into the lives of eight women of the gridiron as they navigate life both on and off the field.

[08/31/15 - 10:53 AM]
Chi-Town Gets Inked as VH1 Premieres the New Series "Black Ink Crew: Chicago" on Monday, October 26th at 9PM ET/PT
The series follows a passionate and ambitious group of friends through the unforgiving streets of Chicago as they band together to create new identities for themselves, their families and their business.

[08/31/15 - 10:30 AM]
Disney XD and Maker Studios Launch Talent and Content Incubation Program, "Disney XD by Maker"
Disney XD by Maker will incubate content with Maker's leading creators and will also utilize the Maker Offers platform to allow up-and-coming creators worldwide to participate.

[08/31/15 - 10:24 AM]
A Dud in the Sack Attempts to Please His Wife in Discovery Life Channel's Hilarious Special "How to Make Love to My Wife"
The one-hour special premieres Monday, September 7 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.


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Monday, 23 December 2013

TGWTGN Festive Edit Part 4: Mistle-Toad

Okay, it has to be said, most times I read/hear Mistle-Toad, I think of the Toad in X-Men. Please tell me someone else thinks of him too?? Lucky for us Different Dimension Mistle-Toad is way more beautiful - in fact there's no comparison in looks! I've been wanting this and a few others from the Happy Holly Days collection by Different Dimension for a little while. This fell into my basket along with Wingdust Gilt-y Pleasure when shopping at Rainbow Connection.

This is a short and sweet post I'm afraid, not only are we getting closer to Christmas, we're getting closer to closing the business for the holidays (a whole week off!) and the end of the month; which means I have a huge pile of paperwork, and if I don't get it done by Christmas Eve, I'll be having to come in over the Christmas break - nooooo.....

Mistle-Toad is a stunningly beautiful green holographic with a visible pink shimmer. To me, it looks turquoise with a pink shimmer sometimes. Maybe it's just me though...

I used two coats of Mistle-Toad over MUS Aqua Base, and topped it off with Seche Vite. A nice, simple, holographic manicure. I'm still not over the holographic trend, and I kept staring at my nails when I was wearing this. Side note, staring at your nails is not conducive to working to deadlines.

Different Dimension is available from Rainbow Connection, direct from Different Dimension, and also at Mei Mei's Signatures and Llarowe.

What do you think of Mistle-Toad?

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  1. Marisa (Polish Obsession)28 December 2013 at 18:04

    This polish was made for you!!! It's so gorgeous!


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

If you missed our 46th annual conference, CPPAC, Chairman Mike Long will be on Capital Tonight on Time Warner's YNN at 8:00 PM and repeats at 11:30 PM.   You can read about Sunday's portion of CPPAC as covered by Jimmy Vielkind here and Ken Lovett from the Daily News covers us here.
We will let you know when we have CPPAC on line for your review.

E. J. McMahon writes about the threat to pension solvency. On Saturday, the NY Post carried this article, Gov's hidden perils,  by E. J. McMahon.

The more you tax it, the less they will use it, was the reasoning for higher cigarette taxes.  We will resist saying "told you that wouldn't work" but it certainly hasn't, has it?

The Wall Street Journal on Obama's Abuse of Power.  And a follow up article "Courts?  Who Listen's to Courts?"  This certainly begs the question, why then should anyone abide by the law of the land, when the President of the United States blatantly disregards the rule of law.

Dennis Prager on the President's Inaugural Address.

The Heritage Foundation opines on Sen. John Kerry becoming the new Secretary of State.

Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.

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In addition to the Amazon links above, we've always been impressed with the service at

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Ending gun rentals

Because of a spate of suicides at their ranges involving rental guns, Shoot Straight, Florida’s largest gun shop chain, has stopped renting guns to their customers.

While no one tracks suicides, a recent story in the Orlando Sentinel indicates there have been BlackRibboneight gun-range suicides since 2009 just in the Orlando area.

It’s not difficult to understand Shoot Straight’s decision, which is obviously immune from criticism.

The horror of a self-inflicted death in their range is a life-altering event for range staff, customers, First Responders – everyone involved.

I think it’s a public service for a gun range to rent firearms to its customers, especially when the rental guns they offer are the most popular makes and models.

I would hate to see the practice halted statewide, but I agree there are some safeguards that could be added to make it more difficult an option for those seeking self harm.

When I posted the story Monday on my Facebook site, several readers offered suggestions for ranges that still rent guns to their customers.

The first one is simple: talk to the customer. Simple questions about their firearms training and experience could be telling.

Other readers suggested requiring a Concealed Carry License for all firearms rentals, or providing individualized coaching.

I hope the practice continues, but I would stop well short of criticizing any range that decides that gun rentals are no longer an option.

3 comments on “Ending gun rentals

  • The problem with making someone have a CCW prior to renting a gun is you exclude many potential gun owners who are renting a gun in order to chose a first gun to purchase. While I support a business’s right to impose rules on their own property, I would discourage elimination of gun rentals, as that would be a disservice to the shooting community as a whole.

  • Of course this is how many ranges augment their income. It certainly CAN be a policy for a range to have CCW rentals only, but let’s please stay away from legislation. We certainly don’t want to create any additional disincentives for potential new gun owners. Many folks also use the rentals to make purchase decisions, with many ranges waiving the fees if they purchase a firearm.

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Reps. Gutierrez, Diaz-Balart: No ‘amnesty’ in House immigration plan

Two members of the bipartisan group of lawmakers crafting an immigration reform proposal in the House said that the bill they'll produce will not include "amnesty" for illegal immigrants already in the nation.

Reps. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) offered the beginnings of an outline to the comprehensive immigration reform package they and a handful of other lawmakers are working on in the House on CNN Sunday and said they hoped to unveil a proposal by year’s end.

"1986 was amnesty. Just basically, show up, get a green card. That is not what we are doing now," said Gutierrez.

He insisted today's reform effort would not take the same tack as immigration reform in the mid-eighties, which provided immediate legal status to millions of immigrants.

The Illinois lawmaker suggested the bill would instead have a system of steps towards legalization, beginning with giving undocumented immigrants Social Security cards and work permits, after which they can apply for green cards and get on a path towards full citizenship.

Offering those immigrants who came to the United States illegally full citizenship has long been a point of contention among proponents of reform, with critics expressing concerns that providing immediate, full amnesty would overwhelm the immigration system and the economy, as well as reward those who broke the law to come to America.

GOP Rep. Diaz-Balart emphasized the need for border and internal security reform to be included in a final bill.

Some engaged in the reform effort have suggested any bill needs to include a requirement that employers check applicants' information against government records, to ensure their legality. Immigrant-rights advocates have pushed back against this effort, charging that it would drive illegal workers and employers underground.

But Gutierrez suggested an openness to a verification requirement in a final bill. He has long been an opponent of making one of the most prominent verification systems, known as E-Verify, mandatory.

"In America, a job that is created in America should go to an American person that is born here," he said, adding that "a verification system," beyond just a Social Security card, is needed to ensure those who are working in the U.S. are eligible to work here.

Both Gutierrez and Diaz-Balart agreed that any bill passed would need bipartisan support, and that all planks of the reform effort are "tied together," an affirmation that a comprehensive, rather than piecemeal, bill will come out of their negotiations.

But neither would give a timeline on when the bill would be released.

"It's gotta be done this year, but our concern is to get it done well, not quickly," Diaz-Balart said.

Though they admitted that the bill produced by the House is likely to be vastly different from that passed by the Senate, Diaz-Balart expressed optimism that the two sides would come together.

"The conference committee is going to be difficult, but so far it looks like we're at least on the same planet, and that's a step in the right direction," he said.

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Solar industry successful and growing in California

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The United States has made major advances toward creating new sources of renewable, clean and domestic energy in the last decade. Federal, state and local governments are committed to working with private businesses, unlocking America’s entrepreneurial spirit so that we might solve the challenge of creating whole new energy industries where none existed before.

And of these new industries, one is exceeding all expectations, especially in California: solar.

It isn’t hard to remember the days when solar was relegated to school science fairs — a source of energy that sounded nice but would only be practical in the far-out, distant future. But today, solar companies are providing consumers with cheap, clean and renewable energy while creating new middle-class jobs. In fact, America added 20,000 solar jobs last year alone.

Closer to home, a recent “Solar Census” conducted by The Solar Foundation confirms that California has become the solar capital of America. In fact, of this nation’s 145,000 solar employees, one-third reside in the Golden State.

California companies like Sullivan Solar Power, Soitec, SolarCity, Sungevity, SunRun and SunEdison, just to name a few, are saving consumers money on their electricity bills, boosting local businesses and creating good-paying jobs in our communities.

I recently met with George Hershman, division manager at Swinerton Renewable Energy in San Diego. George told me how his firm chose to invest resources toward harnessing the power of the sun and expanded its green consulting activities into its overall business structure. What might have once been considered a gamble has paid off; since 2008, Swinerton’s Renewable Energy Division has witnessed annual growth of up to 30 percent, created 1,700 solar jobs in the Western U.S., including trade workers, suppliers and vendors, and is saving consumers millions of dollars in reduced energy bills.

It’s companies like Swinerton and the other 180 solar companies in the San Diego region that have led the California Solar Initiative to name San Diego the “Number One Solar City.”

But America’s solar industry is facing a major challenge. Trade petitions at the International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce threaten to impose tariffs on solar products from abroad. This tax would drive up the cost of solar products, and price hundreds of California companies out of the market by making solar uncompetitive against other cheap forms of electricity generation, like coal and natural gas. These tariffs would destroy thousands of middle-class jobs and reverse our recent advances toward clean, renewable and domestic solar energy.

There must be another way to settle this dispute. I urge the parties involved to come together for a negotiated solution that protects American jobs and prevents harmful disputes from arising in the future.

We need to seize this opportunity to deploy affordable solar energy while creating thousands of American jobs, not begin a counter-productive trade war. Jobs, in California and across America, depend on it.

Peters has represented California’s 52nd Congressional District since 2013. He sits on the Armed Services and the Science, Space and Technology committees.


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Pentagon cuts ties with Russian arms supplier

The Pentagon has officially cut ties with Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport, drawing praise from lawmakers who slammed the company's ties to the Syrian regime.

The decision effectively cuts off the Pentagon's supply of Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters, used by American military advisers to outfit Afghanistan's nascent air force.

Prior to Wednesday's decision, the Pentagon had been slated to complete a 30-helicopter buy for the Afghan air force from the company.

But the Defense Department's long-standing deal with the Russian weapons maker drew immediate scrutiny from Capitol Hill after details emerged on Rosoboronexport's weapon sales to Syrian President Bashar Assad.

A June 2012 U.S. intelligence report sent to Congress showed Rosoboronexport was also supplying Tehran with critical components to support its current long-range missile development program.

In light of those revelations, Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn spearheaded the effort to ramp up the political pressure on the Pentagon to end its relationship with the Russian firm.

Cornyn went so far as to put a congressional block on then-nominee Heidi Shyu to become the Army's top weapons buyer in June 2012.

On Wednesday, Cornyn praised the Pentagon's decision to walk away from the Mi-17 deal.

“I applaud the Defense Department’s decision to finally cancel its plan to buy additional helicopters from Rosoboronexport," he said in a statement to The Hill.

"Doing business with the supplier of these helicopters has been a morally bankrupt policy, and as a nation, we should no longer be subsidizing Assad’s war crimes," he added on Wednesday.

While Cornyn and others in Congress lauded the Pentagon's decision to kill the Rosoboronexport deal, the move puts the department in a difficult position as it prepares to withdraw from Afghanistan.

Since June, Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have taken the lead in combat operations in the country, as part of the White House's plan to have all combat troops out of the country by 2014.

While Afghan forces have held their own on the battlefield against the Taliban and other militant extremist groups, continued operational gaps in air support continue to plague ANSF units.

That said, the key to closing that gap is the Mi-17, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment report of the Afghan war.

"The Mi-17 is the workhorse of the [Afghan air force]," according to the report.

"Although the [ANSF] effectively employs Mi-17s, increased operational tempo during the summer reduced ... helicopter mission availability due to required maintenance and inspections," the report, released earlier this month, states.

That said, U.S. and allied military trainers are experiencing difficulties with the Afghan Mi-17 fleet on the ground now.

"Only 11 to 17 Mi-17s were available for operations at any given time" due to those maintenance and repair difficulties, according to the Pentagon.

"Long term contractor support at some level will likely be required to provide adequate maintenance support" for the Afghan fleet, Pentagon officials say.


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Steelworkers union calls on Congress to stop China's currency manipulation

The group states China's practices amount to as much as a 40 percent subsidy, which makes it difficult for U.S. producers to offer competitive prices against Chinese companies in the world market.

Fixing the currency issue would help to shrink the country's trade deficit as more U.S. goods would be sold. It would also help reduce the government's deficit.

"Preliminary estimates point to as much as a $500 billion reduction in our nation's federal budget deficit over the next six years from ending China's currency manipulation," said USW president Leo Gerard in prepared remarks on Friday.

His group also sent a letter to Congress calling for action on the currency issue.

"Next month, when Congress returns, you will have the opportunity to cut our trade deficit in order to address lagging growth, and, at the same time, make a substantial down payment on the federal deficit while spurring job growth," the letter states.

The group specifically urges action on the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act. The bill, in part, enables the U.S. to take action against country's that manipulate their currency.

The House Ways and Means Committee will host a hearing on currency manipulation when lawmakers return in September.


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A Structured Approached To Grocery Store Sushi

The sadly necessary introduction:

Please forgive the clumsy introduction. It is, like many things that involve sushi, a necessary evil. I am not, what they call in the business, 'equity.' And really only about 20 people know who I am or who I may be. That, strangely, is not what's important. It is worth noting that I am not a critical food reviewer. Outside of eating and writing I have zero qualifications to be one, and a strong argument can and has already, in fact, been made that those two skills are not actually skills, but rather things I happen to be able to do. The possibility, the opportunity came about when a friend commissioned me to write this piece. Many thanks to him for his inspiration and for taking a chance on a very little known writer-er. Before we delve into the review I thought the following would be beneficial to both the reader and myself. May it serve as your guide, or Itamae as It were:

The guiding element:

As critical food review is a new area for me to explore I found it necessary to abide by some principles, namely, that a competent food critic is one who can apply food and food writing to certain rules; the obvious problem being what are the rules?

I will not list the rules as that's insulting to you, the reader. They will emerge, some may require teasing out a bit more than others, but it should not be difficult to understand what is going on, where the structure is coming from and what it is becoming, but it is worth taking a minute and examining the rules as function.

Now, while rule-following may seem restrictive, I assure you that it is quite the opposite. It requires creative interpretation of the rule(s) and is not easy to say whether or not I am actually applying the rule (of course I am, as it is part of the framework to guide critique). Furthermore, who's to say that I am, in fact, actually not following the rule(s). After all, application of a rule is not a technical, formal affair. Many times it involves simply not doing something, or preventing something from entering the conversation, or even forcing something into the conversation. In applying a rule you have to account for reality and in reality a rule exists if only to be reducible to conformity and interpretation. To sum up, I did not set rules only to break them as I explored this new avenue of critique, but to challenge the institution of food critiquing as I see it and feel it needs to be challenged and possibly even reinvented. It's also very much worth noting that 'the institution of the food critic' is one I have no idea about, so basically, I'm just throwing around concepts and adding 'food' here and there. We'll see what happens.

The Process:

My intentions were to take a tertiary approach: Ranking three different classes of grocery-store sushi (7-11, mid-level grocer, and finally a high-end, insufferable Fox & Obel type grocer). I settled on mid-level grocer. The reason, well, three separate 7-11's and not one of them sold Sushi. If you can't have the low-brow, why settle for the high?

I compromised by embracing the middle. I figured this would be the most pertinent, as it would be the arena with which most of society can relate. Also, let's face it, if you're buying sushi at a 7-11 you're an asshole and it should go without saying that if you shop at one of those high-end grocers you're an asshole and a moron. Really though, after the first attempt I found no reason to further explore grocery store sushi any longer.

As I set out I was not looking to present another interpretation of grocery-store sushi, but rather further add to the discussion and understanding of grocery-store sushi as it is currently perceived.

The Process;

Subsection, The Purchase:

I cannot say I was expecting much at the grocery store, regarding sushi. I certainly was not, but I was surprised to be so underwhelmed. There were only a few selections: Hawaii Poll (sic); California Roll; Tuna Roll; Spicy Tuna Roll; Misc. Sushi Sampler. A lot was left to be desired.

With only a few options, I figured this would be easy, but I entered a rather contemplative state, a most unexpected thing. Really, a terrible thing. I was so turned off by my options I just stood there staring at them for at least 10 minutes. It was akin to the feeling you used to get at the video store and you cannot decide which movie to rent and every time you pick one up you end up putting it back for a different title only to return to the previous movie 20 minutes later and picking that up and then putting it back for yet another movie you selected just five minutes earlier; a pattern that repeats ad nauseum until you become so anxious and embarrassed at the length of time that you've spent at the video store that you ultimately leave with nothing just so as not to encounter the clerk who has been watching your frantic movie search in jest for the last 45 minutes now. That's what this felt like, only there was no movement, only me, standing, frozen and staring at sushi, attempting to pick the least offensive choice.

Somewhere around the 10 minute mark it finally dawned on me that I was looking at this far too particular when, in fact, what it demanded was a broader approach. My obsessive focus on what to choose overriding the act of choosing, my inability to see the sushi as other than 'object' would rule out any possibility to move my analysis into social practice. So, I said 'fuck it,' grabbed the Hawaii Poll (sic) and checked out.

The Process:

Subsection; The Eating:

At this point it matters very little what the method of eating is. There are those who will tell you there is a certain way to eat sushi and a certain way not to eat sushi. I find that insufferable. Specifics like those lead to a revolt in critical analysis. Things needed to be tidied up there and they were. This instance is no different, and my decision to forego this portion of food analysis may be one of my greater contributions. Really, what are we accomplishing when we cannot reduce eating to eating?

The Sushi, First as Object:

It would be irresponsible of me to not actually talk about the sushi itself though. With much resistance, I have decided to include this as this is an instance where the 'object' becomes a necessary point of focus. Sushi, for many, is largely representative of the failings of ideology. Here is where I disagree with that common perception. Sushi is nothing if not raw, unfiltered ideology. It is dangerous, yes, but it is not a failure. Those who disagree with me often cite that danger is itself a failure (see Roe v Wade, I might be citing the wrong case here). Danger is, in fact, not only not a failure, it is a purity. Meaning it exists despite itself and despite its relation to others around it. Yes you can argue its relation to soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger make it inherently dependent as an object, thereby negating its purity. But should you believe that, does sushi not include those very three things you use to argue against its purity, is it not those things that are dependent upon sushi? Again, this is where specifics fail you and why a broader approach is necessary. You cannot look at sushi without looking at soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.

The Verdict:

The Sushi, Now as Subject:

The Big Finish:

This might seem reductive, but really, if you've been paying attention you should not be expecting much more than 'it was good' or 'it was bad.' Certainly there demands to be more insight than this, but not much more, as this approach does not concern itself too much with whether or not the sushi was indeed good. The sushi is only about itself, it is its own narrative. Sushi transcends 'object' status to 'subject' status regardless of its quality, making it an affront to common sense.

That being said, the sushi was awful. The rice was dry and mealy. The tuna and salmon could not even be tasted. I questioned whether or not there was actually fish in there. A question I would receive an answer to 20 minutes after I finished eating and would continue to be reminded of for the next two-plus hours. That more than anything is why 'the sushi is bad.' Normally you don't have to wait that long before tasting something you just ate, nor do you still taste it for as long after you ate. A pleasant aftertaste goes a long way towards deciding a good meal, but it should not go a long way. I did not vomit the sushi, should I have done so I would indeed need to write another piece about that (lucky for us both). Then again I have vomited only once since I was twelve years old and that was due to food poisoning. Vomiting requires certain learned muscle actions taken by the body and should one go long enough without using those muscles the memory is often forgotten. I believe that to be the case with me. A simple case of forgotten memory sparing me intermittent moments of violence throughout my life. I have not always been grateful for that and am unsure where I stand on that issue after eating that sushi. Should it remove the unpleasant taste I dealt with for nearly three hours would a few moments of wretchedness be a fair trade-off? I would like to believe so, but it's been so long I find I am not qualified to answer that question.

I do, however, feel qualified to offer the following advice:

Don't buy shitty grocery store sushi. It tastes like shit and will likely either have you vomiting or wishing that you were if only for the hope that it might bring some satisfaction into your life.

N.B. I'm single and derive pleasure from very little in life.

I do know a few things though. Chief among them, spend more than $5.99 on your sushi. In fact, only go to a proper sushi restaurant. Some things demand they be done correctly and with the right pieces. Some things demand the extra money be spent. Sushi is this. It is also more than this, but more than anything else, it is this. Grocery store sushi, while dangerous as ideology is sadly dangerous in other ways too.


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City Leaders Want Details

Members Seeking More Information on Project

March 17, 2013
By IAN HICKS Staff Writer , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

WHEELING - At least four Wheeling City Council members say they cannot support rezoning 95 acres of wooded hillside along Bethany Pike for commercial use until property owners Kevin Coyne and Doug Grayson are willing to reveal specifics of a plan to develop it.

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Hunting season will soon be in high gear

September 24, 2011
By Kenneth Cobb , The Inter-Mountain

Squirrel season started two weeks ago. I have talked with a few people who have been hunting and some agree with me that it is just too early to be hunting squirrels.

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Stitch Kingdom is reporting that it’s confirmed that Disney is offering free advanced screenings of John Carter at Disney World on March 3 and 4 — a total of 6 advance screenings, all in 3D.  It’s possible there may be screenings at Disneyland as well.  The screenings are open to Disney World pass holders.  For more details you can read about it at Stitch Kingdom or you can go directly to the promotion by clicking here.

Why is this significant?

Because it is a sign of confidence — that Disney is confident that the film itself delivers and will generate positive word of mouth. If they were to offer six advance screenings (several thousand people minimum) for a film that’s a stinker, with social media the way it is today, such a decision could end up costing some millions of dollars in revenue by dampening enthusiasm. Conversely, to offer such screenings shows that Disney is confident — based on Neilsen test screenings no doubt (which are different because attendees sign waivers not to say anything disparaging about the movie, which is considered a work in progress at that point). It means that Disney knows what the word of mouth is going to be — and it’s going to be good.

All the word of mouth in the world won’t save a movie for which the promotion is not good. If opening day doesn’t get to a certain level, word of mouth will not save it. But this is a sign that Disney is confident about word of mouth, and secondly, it means that Disney is likely to “go the extra mile” (or in this case, spend the extra $20m) to get the opening day turnout they need, because they know that the asset in question–the film itself–will perform if given a proper launch.

So …smiles all around. This is good news for more than the few thousand who will get to see it.


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A Better Loyola

Over the past two years, my frustration with the limited food options at Loyola has been increasing exponentially.

If I was unable to bring lunch to school, I was faced with the daunting decision of purchasing a salty, frozen soup, a heavily processed, prepackaged and sugar-laden muffin from Chartwells, or a flavorless, vegetable-less helping of lentils or pasta from the Loyola Luncheon. Having daydreamed of fresh, home-cooked, sustainable food options in a welcoming, comfortable space, I decided I needed to find an answer to my dilemma.

I heard of Concordia Transitions, the Concordia Food Coalition conference, and decided to venture to the downtown campus with the hope of meeting like-minded people who cared about healthy, sustainable food. That day changed the rest of my student life at Concordia. I met Gabriel Velasco (and many other wonderful new friends), and immediately became involved with the CFC. Along with Gabriel I decided to start meeting at Loyola to assemble a crew that would try to change the current food system.

Gabriel is a passionate, levelheaded, easygoing guy who truly wants to make a substantial, sustainable difference in our Concordia community. Learning how much headway had already been made with the Hive Café, I was impressed to say the least. Loyola is a barren food wasteland, and he and the rest of Community Matters intend to change that. In the short time I’ve come to know the some of the members of this team, my faith in sustainable food options at the university has been renewed. The Hive Café project this team will make happen is just a small piece of the puzzle they intend construct over the next year—with plans for a greenhouse and another café in the Hall building, they have their work cut out for them. I have complete faith that these changes will be made and that the progress this team will incur will bring Concordia back to the community it has strayed from in the past couple of years. Gabriel, and the rest of the team, has a deep understanding of how important community and solidarity are to making these projects realities. I implore you to go out and vote for Gabriel for VP Loyola (and the rest of the Community Matters team). His focus and drive will not wane, changes will be made and Concordia will be one giant step closer to a healthier, richer student body.

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Daisho - Flexible WordPress Portfolio Theme

Daisho - Flexible WordPress Portfolio Theme

Daisho is a portfolio solution for creative professionals and companies looking for a minimal and professional look. Flexible and responsive presentation, smooth navigational flow and clutter-free approach. Put your works in focus. The definitive portfolio solution for creative professionals available now.

Version: 2.4 (26 June 2015)
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Gnomeo & Juliet Review

Follow Me on Pinterest Gnomeo & Juliet opens today in theaters across the country. Last night we had a chance to see the movie in 3D and we had a great time!

I really didn’t know what to expect and honestly the trailers and ads I had seen left me not too excited to see another Romeo & Juliet remake. We were all pleasantly surprised.

The movie does a great job of staying true to the themes in the original story, but with a happier ending. There are a lot of funny moments in the movie and often the theater was filled with laughter. There is something for everyone in this movie from young children through adults. I brought my 15yr old son and his best friend and they both enjoyed the movie as much as my husband and I did.

The soundtrack of Elton John music was awesome! I even caught my husband singing the lyrics to songs playing in the background. Throughout the movie there are several nods to the works of William Shakespeare which had us giggling as they appeared in the film. The cameos by Dolly Parton, Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan were all great too.

If your children are begging you to see this movie do it! Your entire family will love it-we already can’t wait to own it when it comes out on Blu-Ray. Are you planning on seeing this film? Have you already seen it? Leave me a comment and let me know.

We received 4 tickets to see an advanced screening of the movie. All opinions are 100% mine.

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    Well, this is a pleasant surprise to read! I wasn’t too sure about the movie from watching the commercials, but I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. :)

    Thanks for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party! Have fun finding some new reads, and I hope you’ll come back and visit Serenity Now again soon. :)

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    I still don’t know about this movie. We will probably wait until it comes out on DVD to see it. I am a little sick of always hearing Elton John in stores wherever I go.

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