Monthly Archives: February 2009

RNS Quote of the Day: 02/23/09

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Phil Kadath

Yes, I’m ten days late with this. My only excuse is that I just plain forgot. But none of that matters as this is one of the best Tolkien quote adaptations I’ve read in long time. One key to rule … Continue reading →

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Who are these people

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Phil Kadath

And how quickly can they repopulate the UK? The government is considering plans that would lead to thousands more British Muslims being branded as extremists, the Guardian has learned. The proposals are in a counterterrorism strategy which ministers and security … Continue reading →

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It’s Still America, Folks….

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Alaska

Update from Michael Bane (via Matthew Bracken!) on the “weapons dealer training exercise” — it’s been scrapped. Not only was there a lot of public outcry about it, but the .mil paid attention to it. They claim that’s not the … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Alaska

Here’s the forerunner, from Boomershoot 2008, of Bruce the Squirrel Hunter’s ultimate tripod for Boomershoot 2009 (at right). Note the 55-lb. segment of steel rail used as ballast in the earlier version at left. Bruce has certainly put lots of … Continue reading →

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Boomershoot Picture of the Day

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Alaska

Entertainingly close Boomerhunting. Video here. Also, crank the bass on the video here to get an idea of the thumping shockwaves hitting your chest.

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Listening to Katrina

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Alaska

Excellent Survival tutorial here.

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Michael Drinks the Kool-Aid

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Alaska

…or maybe not. You decide: paranoid overreaction or wise perception? The Carroll National Guard unit will train on urban military operations by holding a four-day exercise at Arcadia. The purpose of the April 2-5 drill will be to gather intelligence, … Continue reading →

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Because I might be a criminal

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Phil Kadath

Today is the day that I spend an hour or so with a paper number in my hand while applying for renewal of my state issued Concealed Pistol License. Since I last had my permit renewed I have moved out … Continue reading →

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The Best Sales Pitch They Have

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Phil Kadath

And it is not a bad one, in my mind. I would like to say tonight that if the American people will let the Republicans back in charge, the 60% of this bill that won’t be spent until after the … Continue reading →

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Speak No Evil

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Phil Kadath

Of the Obamessiah. Reynolds linked to a story of Obama’s visit to Mesa Dobson High School yesterday which was not all that flattering of Mr. President. He later gets an email telling him that his quote of the text is … Continue reading →

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