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— Willard 'Willie' Arndt
Willard "Willie" Arndt, age 93, of Janesville, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the Mayo Health Systems-Mankato.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Griffin, officiating. Interment will be held at the St. John's - Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held at the Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Janesville on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and for one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday morning.
Willard Carl, was born on June 15, 1920, in Janesville to Carl and Olga (Kopischke) Arndt. On April 12, 1944, he was united in marriage to Edna Voges at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Courtland by the Reverend Marxhausen. They worked on farms in the Nicollet and Courtland areas for a few years before moving back to Janesville. He then went to work for Ed Gayer in 1947 and eventually bought his business, "Bill's Liquor Store" in 1953. He owned the business for many years and later retired in 1982.
Willard and Edna enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, bowling, playing cards, going to the casino with the guys, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Edna later preceded him in death on November 23, 2011. Willie was a long-time member of the Janesville Fire Department and also the Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville.
He is survived by his children, Richard (Carol) Arndt of Mankato, Shirley (Roger) Meister of Mankato, Sue Lopez of Janesville, Gary (Paula) Arndt of Janesville and Diane Radunz and special friend, Terry Lundgren of Janesville; his nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson; his sister, Leona Gottschalk of Janesville; his many nieces, nephews, other relatives and by his very good neighbors and other close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Herbert (Harriet) Arndt; his brother-in-law, Armin Gottschalk; his great grandson, Mason Meister in 2011; his wife Edna in 2011; and by his son-in-law, George Lopez in 2013.
Willie's family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and other caregivers on the 2nd floor for all their wonderful attention and care given to their dad over the past days.
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I have said it before, that the Catholic Church has been compromised, and in recent times the pulpit has been made into a 'ceramah' podium.
I am sure that there are many Catholics out there too who share the same sentiments but have been silent about the issue. Not all agree with what Bishop Paul Tan has to say, and here is another Catholic who shares the same opinion.
Maybe Father OC Lim, Paulino Miranda and Bishop Paul Tan has been attending one conference too many, and have blind sighted themselves by ignoring the Federal Constitution.
If anything with recent comments about the Hudud issue (which was raised by none other than PAS Mursyidul Am -Spiritual Adviser Nik Aziz, and supported by Anwar Ibrahim while opposed by DAP leaders like Karpal Singh and Lim Guan Eng ), one would think that it would be between politicians to sort out the matter.
However Bishop Paul Tan had to weigh in with his comments, reported in Harakah.
In my previous posting on the involvement of catholic priests using the pulpit to voice their anti-government sentiments, Arch-Bishop Tan Sri Murphy Pakiam did not respond to my queries nor did his office reply my email. I guess, with Bishop Paul Tan's statement, it would be a good time for me to call him again.
It was pointed to me that the Church was always political as time in memorial. In fact my friend even said that the church should stand up if it feels there is injustice from the faithful perspective.
I suppose it was to certain extent, in countries where the faith was majority amongst the population.
But in a country with democratically elected government, how is the church involvement in politics any good for believers by propagating anti-government messages?
How is it beneficial for the Catholic faith to support the capital punishment of muslims caught in situations where the need to cut off their hands be any benefit for society at large?
Close your eyes when your neighbour gets his hands cut off, simply because it is 'their' wish? And the guarantee that those who do not believe get to keep theirs?
Bishop, what would it be then if a Catholic convert were to face that punishment, and when the time comes, claim that he is more Catholic than he is Muslim? Then what?
Let's not play this game without fully understanding the consequences, shall we? And if you feel a desire to speak in your position as a leader in the church, can you step out from that robe and enter the ring as a politician?
And, please put a cap to what your mah-chais will say come Sunday sermon!
There is the Federal Constitution, and there are laws to keep peace and security in the country. Try to understand that first, and if there are some who think that they are still persecuted religiously, try to see it from a Muslim perspective too. What next Bishop? Line up and throw stones at the adulterer when you are invited by 'them'?
If indeed the church has to stand up for injustice, how is cutting anyone's hands or stoning justified from the church perspective? If so, then what?
In today's day and age, there is no room for anything as barbaric (though citing religion as reason), and I would say the same too if this was a capital punishment under Canon Law. I would object the same.
But here is the clincher - is the Church part of the wayang kulit desgined to hoodwink Malaysians yet again? or is it just me to remember that a day after this is some 'God sent' politician's day of reckoning for that improper entry of the exit area?


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State Rep. Brandon Neuman, D-North Strabane, Wednesday questioned why Gov. Tom Corbett did not do enough and waited too long to start fighting for Penn State University against the National Collegiate Athletic Association's excessive sanctions.
"For more than five months the governor supported the NCAA sanctions," Neuman said. "As attorney general he waited years to take Jerry Sandusky off the streets and now as governor and a Penn State trustee he's wasted months before standing up for this world-class university. State Attorney General-elect Kathleen Kane should deal with this after she is sworn in on Jan. 15."
On July 23, 2012, the NCAA announced sanctions against Penn State that include a $60 million fine, four-year bowl ban, reduction of 40 scholarships and forfeiture of the late Joe Paterno's career victory record. Within hours Corbett issued an official statement saying we must "accept the serious penalties imposed today by the NCAA on Penn State University and its football program."
Neuman said he supports the lawsuit over the NCAA's sanctions of the school, but he questions why Corbett didn't fight for the Penn State community months ago.
"The $60 million fine and other sanctions against Penn State are extreme, unfair and unwarranted. It will harm students at one of the greatest universities in the world. Already the university has paid $12 million to the NCAA in December while the governor delayed action. Penn State and its students deserve better from the NCAA and this governor."
Neuman has repeatedly questioned Corbett's managing of the Penn State matter. Before the sanctions were revealed, Neuman tried to force a House vote on a resolution urging the U.S. attorney general to investigate the Corbett-led Attorney General's Office handling of the Jerry Sandusky investigation.
He has also called for swift legislative passage of many of the recommendations of the Pennsylvania Task Force on Child Protection which was convened in response to the Sandusky scandal. Neuman is a member of the Washington County Task Force on Child Abuse.
"Hopefully this report serves as a guide to both caucuses to enact legislation involving matters of child protection," Neuman said. "There are some bills with wide support from both sides and pushing these bills through needs to be a priority in early 2013."
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The Fed Is Biting Off More Than It Can Chew
Janet Yellen should get the Federal Reserve out of the business of trying to regulate everything.
With the full Senate likely voting to confirm her nomination later this month, Janet Yellen is now poised to take over as chair of the Federal Reserve when current chairman Ben Bernanke's term expires on Jan. 31.
Unlike most regulators, the Fed chair shows up often enough on television screens and in newspapers to become familiar to Americans far removed from Washington, D.C. From the imposingly tall Paul Volcker to the large-spectacled Alan Greenspan to the current professorially bearded Ben Bernanke, Fed chairmen enjoy their 15 minutes of fame.
And yet, as significant a role as this person plays in the lives of everyday Americans, the duties of the central-banking wizard are largely shrouded in ambiguity. Given the rapid growth in the Fed's portfolio, the likelihood that the central bank is taking on more than it can handle and the possibility that it will be a source of — not a solution for — financial instability, it's time to look behind the curtain.
Some confusion stems from the fact that the job of the Fed chair has changed over the years, with missions ranging from providing services to banks, to regulating, to setting monetary policy. The latter, whereby the Fed attempts to keep prices stable and unemployment low, gets the most attention. That dual mission, which many believe to be hopelessly broad, sounds pretty impressive in theory, but has not worked well in practice.
[See a collection of political cartoons on the economy.]
To improve performance, the Fed has been testing some new tools, e.g., buying large quantities of mortgage-backed securities. It isn't clear whether this benefits the economy, but it leaves the incoming chair with a big challenge — figuring out what to do with all the mortgage bonds the central bank now has on its books and how to stop buying new ones without harming markets.
During the financial crisis, the Fed chair's role as crisis manager also cast him into the spotlight. Again, this job is actually not as glamorous as it sounds. It consisted of cooking up programs to use taxpayer money to rescue ailing firms or back up different pieces of the financial markets.
After the crisis abated, Bernanke donned a lobbying hat. He convinced Congress to expand the Fed's already substantial role as regulator to encompass more pieces of the financial system. The new Fed chair likely will keep lobbying for more power, since some pieces of the financial system, such as money market mutual funds, are still outside the Fed's regulatory grasp. But as this Mercatus Center chart shows, the Fed may have already bitten off more than it can chew in the regulatory oversight landscape.
The often-forgotten regulatory piece of the Fed chair's job was front and center at Yellen's Senate confirmation hearing last Thursday. The Fed oversees a range of entities, including certain banks, the bank holding companies in which most banks reside, savings-and-loan holding companies, companies that serve as the utility-like pipelines of the financial system and many large nonbank companies. The latter is an expanding group of firms identified by a council of regulators under the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act as likely causes of financial turmoil. This council has handed some insurance companies over to the Fed and may soon put large investment advisers that manage mutual funds under the Fed's control. These entities already have other regulators, but the Fed — not known for its humility — thinks it can do a better job.
[Read the U.S. News debate: Has the Federal Reserve Overstepped its Mandate?]
The Fed also has a broader regulatory mandate to maintain financial stability and tamp down risk in the markets. To be candid, it doesn't really know how to achieve these objectives, but it experiments with different approaches. It is particularly enamored of a method that it learned from its friends in Europe, whereby the Fed can override private companies' sound decisions if they run afoul of the Fed's grand design for the whole financial system.
Undergirding the laws that put these responsibilities on the Fed's to-do list is a great deal of wishful thinking. The Fed cannot control the economy, the financial system or even the banks it regulates nearly as precisely as its defenders claim — and increasing its regulatory responsibilities over entities with which it is unfamiliar will further distract the central bank from its monetary policy mission. Because the Fed's missteps can have dramatic consequences for the economic well-being of average Americans, Congress should rethink the scope of the Fed's mission. For her part, Janet Yellen, if confirmed, ought to check the wishful thinking at the door and approach her new tasks with a deep appreciation for the limits of the institution she leads.
Hester Peirce is a senior research fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She previously served as counsel on the Senate Banking Committee during the drafting of the Dodd-Frank Act.


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In this tutorial, we assume you have already created your webpages and simply need to "publish" or deliver them to the web server.
Step One
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Web Publishing from Off-Campus Using WinSCP:
When you are publishing your website from off-campus you will be required to use a Secure FTP client capable of SSH. One highly recommended client is: WinSCP.
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You'll first be prompted to enter the details for your connection. Enter your username, password and host (server) name as indicated by your client. In our case, the information is all required on one convenient screen. Some clients will have a 'wizard' like interface where you enter your details one at a time.
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Note: If your client prompts you for a connection or profile name, this is entirely up to you. Many clients create 'profiles' for saving your connection details. Just be sure to name it something you'll recognize!
REQUIRED FOR STUDENTS and PUBLISHING FROM OFF-CAMPUS: Be sure to select the option to connect using a secure connection with SSH. In our case, selecting "SFTP" (Allow SCP Fallback) is the equivalent choice. (*Most FTP clients will display this as SFTP or something similar.)
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Click "Login" to continue. (Some clients will display a "Connect" button rather than "Login.")
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Your client should then connect and display a screen similar to the one below. Pay attention to the side by side windows. One will be a view of your local files (those on your harddrive) and the other will be a view of your remote files (those on the web server).
Step Five
Double click on "public_html" to move inside this folder.
Step Six
Find your webpage files on your local drive in your local drive window. You can navigate to any directory on your local drive by using the Parent Directory Icon to move to higher directories.
To move inside any directory, simply double click on the named folder.
Step Seven
Once you've found your webpage directory on your local drive, you're ready to upload your files.
Remember, on the web server, your web page directory will be the directory named "public_html." Be sure to upload the CONTENTS of your local webpage directory INTO the public_html folder. If you upload the folder itself, you'll be creating a subdirectory on your website. This would mean to access your files you would need to include the directory name in your url. For example: "http://stu.westga.edu/~username/mywebdirectory/."
Step Eight
Upload your files! Select your files and directories by clicking on them. You may select groups of files by clicking on one and holding down "SHIFT" to highlight from that file up or down. You can also hold down "CTRL" as you select specific files.
Once you've selected your files, simply drag them over to the remote side to copy them to the web server.
Be sure to upload ALL of the files linked to from your webpages!
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Now visit your url to see your new website!
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Does not close well and the clip on the handle to hold the two pieces together falls out and does not hold. I will just use a zip tie or something. For less than half price of the other ones I can't complain.
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Stepping Motor, Linear and Cylinder Actuators Product Line gains new products
Oriental Motor USA adds products to Stepping Motor, Linear and Cylinder Actuators product lines.
New Products to Stepping Motor Line:
- PK 20mm – the smallest, lightest weight 1.8º per step stepping motor on Oriental's line. Designed to complement the existing 0.72º stepping motor, the PK 20mm has a 20mm (0.79 in.) frame size and 50g (1.77 oz.) mass, making it suited for applications with little available space.
- CRK Series with Built-In Controller – The CRK Series with a built in controller is a compact, space saving stepping motor and driver package with a powerful, feature-rich controller now with 500 or 1,000 line, line driver type, encoder. The CRK series features the high performing 0.36 and 0.72 degree stepping motors, reportedly achieving the smoothest performance and increased accuracy in a guaranteed package.
New Products to Linear and Cylinder Actuators Line, featuring Oriental's Controller:
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- EZC II – With a built-in LM Guide, the EZA Series motorized cylinder reportedly offers improved performance and greater ease of use while maintaining a compact size. Simply install a load directly onto the rod, and this motorized cylinder will perform.
PWA II – With the use of gears and a ball screw, along with the folded motor configuration, the PWA II Series cylinders achieve a compact size perfect for applications with push motion and pressurized positioning. Push Force up to 5 kN.
- EZS II– The EZ Limo EZS II Series motorized linear slides incorporate an Alpha Step stepping motor, feedback system, ball screw and table in an all-in-one compact body. The EZS II Series of motorized sliders provides positioning through the use of a table and slider driven by the ball screw.
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Prairie State College President Eric Radtke will retire in August, according to a release from the college.
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Radtke announced his retirement at the school's annual spring convocation, a closed-campus, two-hour meeting held prior to the start of each semester, according to the release. His official last day will be Saturday, Aug. 3, which will allow time for the college's Board of Trustees to seek out and hire a successor.
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Seventeen private companies and organizations have pledged more than $160,000 to support Boise's application for a highly competitive federal grant from the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
The Boise Airport is requesting $700,000 with a local match of more than 25 percent that it would use to improve air service from Boise to places east of the Mississippi by adding a connection to an East Coast hub.
Possible airlines and hubs for that service are:
- American Airlines, New York (JFK)
- Delta Air Lines, Atlanta
- United Airlines, Newark, N.J., or Washington, D.C. (Dulles)
- JetBlue, New York (JFK)
The grant would be used to offset service startup costs and risk during the first one to two years of operation, and to promote the new service, the airport said in a press release.
The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce asked Boise-area businesses to support the grant. Within about a week, 17 private companies and organizations pledge a total of more than $160,000, with donations ranging from $1,000 to $20,000, the airport said.
Those companies and organizations included:
- A10 Capital LLC
- Boise Inc.
- Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Colliers International
- Boise Valley Economic Partnership
- Gardner Co.
- HDR Inc.
- Healthwise Inc.
- United Heritage Insurance
- Intermountain Gas Co.
- Idaho Power Co.
- MWI Veterinary Supply Inc.
- Thornton Oliver Keller Commercial Real Estate
The City of Boise, State of Idaho Division of Tourism Development and the Greater Boise Auditorium District together pledged another $100,000.
Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded 33 grants from more than 80 applicants. This year, there are about 60 applicants competing for $11.5 million in available grants, the airport said.
The importance of the private sector commitment for the grant application ... will be a critical consideration when the DOT is deciding which applications to select for funding," Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp said. "It is not enough for a community to want additional air service; there must be a financial commitment to making it successful."
Even if the airport wins a grant, it will not guarantee the service. Airlines will decide whether to serve the route based on their estimate of the route's profitability, the airport said, adding that the funding would still give Boise an advantage over other cities wanting the same service.


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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fewer Americans have applied for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, signaling a decline in layoffs that could point to stronger job growth.
Two weeks ago, the number of applications fell to a seasonally adjusted 324,000. That's the fewest since January 2008.
Economists forecast that weekly unemployment claims rose 11,000 last week, according to a survey by FactSet. The Labor Department will release the report at 8:30 a.m. EDT Thursday.
Weekly applications have fallen nearly 8 percent since November. Applications are a proxy for layoffs. The decline indicates companies are cutting fewer jobs, which usually leads to more hiring.
The job market has improved over the past six months. Net job gains have averaged of 208,000 a month from November through April. That's up from only 138,000 a month in the previous six months.
While job growth has picked up, much of the gain has come from fewer layoffs — not increased hiring. Layoffs fell in January to the lowest level on records dating back 12 years, though they have risen moderately since then. Overall hiring remains far below pre-recession levels.
The unemployment rate has also fallen, although it remains high at 7.5 percent.
For hiring to increase enough to rapidly lower the unemployment rate, companies must gain more confidence in the economy. But some have held off adding new workers in recent months, possibly because of concerns about the impact of federal spending cuts and tax increases. And an increase in Social Security taxes could slow consumer spending, which drives nearly two-thirds of economic activity.
The Federal Reserve said last week that the federal government's policy changes are "restraining economic growth."
Still, even modest job gains could provide consumers with more money to offset the impact of the tax increase. Total wages rose 3.6 percent in April compared with a year earlier. That's comfortably ahead of the 1.5 percent inflation rate.
The economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent from January through March, a big improvement from the anemic growth of 0.4 percent in the final three months of last year. But most economists expect growth will slow in the current quarter to 2 percent or lower.
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Louise E. Mayer died at her home in North Fork on November 20, 2013 at the age of 84. She was born in North Fork on November 23, 1928.
Mayer was a member of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. She attended school at the North Fork Indian Mission, Sherman Institute of Riverside and graduated Valedictorian from Madera High School. She was employed in the North Fork School cafeteria for 20 years.
An avid sports fan, Mayer loved baseball, football, and auto racing, especially watching her son and great-granddaughter race. She was also well-known for her cooking and positive attitude.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, George; children David and wife, Marie; Ray and wife LeAnn, and Dan, all from North Fork; brother Louie Davis of Coarsegold; grandchildren Jason, Melissa, and Rachel; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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Justin Bieber has seemingly been quite the dedicated (and affectionate!) boyfriend to Selena Gomez, despite each of the stars' demanding schedules, their obvious fame factor and the intrusion of the paparazzi. The adorable couple appears incredibly devoted and still down-to-earth, even recently going on a round of low-key, fast-food lunch dates in the Los Angeles area. But the "Baby" singer also hasn't let his extraordinary popularity and success go to his head when it comes to his other friends--those of the male variety. He may count big-time names like Usher, Lil Wayne, Drake and countless others as good pals, but his real BFFs have a bit (make that a lot) less celebrity renown.
"I just rock with my old friends, Ryan and Chaz. I'm happy with the friends that I have," Justin Bieber, 18, revealed in the May 2012 issue of Seventeen magazine, in which the hot-topic pop sensation is featured on the cover. "I don't let anybody close to me."
Bieber is, of course, referring to Ryan Butler and Chaz Somers, who knew him from his childhood days in Stratford Ontario, where he performed covers of R&B songs, as Hollywood Life confirms. He even gave Ryan quite the impressive Christmas gift last year: a white mustang convertible.
Hollywood Life loves Bieber for being so loyal to his before-he-was-famous friends and it's hard not to agree with the site's perspective. There's no denying Bieber's cool factor--and his latest hit, "Boyfriend," is definitely pretty chill--but the fact that he's made it a point to maintain close ties to his boyhood besties is also pretty impressive. Selena Gomez must love that her guy not only is one of the biggest international heart-throbs and probably (in her opinion) a class-act boyfriend, but that he also has a heart for charitable causes and still appreciates his "real" friends who knew him before the Bieber Fever hit.
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TRAVERSE CITY — A desire to play close to home led to a trade announced Tuesday that sent Traverse City ace pitcher Scott Dunn to the Washington Wild Things for All-Star infielder Jovan Rosa and a first round draft pick.
Dunn, the Frontier League's Pitcher of the Year after posting a 15-1 record with a 2.60 ERA, asked to be traded closer to his hometown in Hookstown, Pa.. Washington is about 30 miles away.
"I don't know how many years I have left in me — I'd like to say forever — but age is a killer," Dunn said. "I was really thankful they (Beach Bums) helped me out as much as they did. I loved it up in Traverse City — great fan base, great coaching staff. They rode this out with me and they helped me get closer to home in what may be my last year."
Dunn said he called Jason Wuerfel, the Beach Bums director of baseball operations, about a month ago to discuss a trade. It wasn't the first time a deal had been brought up.
"Before last season he had expressed an interest in playing closer to home, but nothing could be worked out, for whatever reason," Beach Bums manager Gregg Langbehn said. "We understand. We get it. We're all away from home, away from our families. We did what we could to honor his request.
"We're very fond of Scott Dunn," Langbehn added. "He did some great things for us in four years. He became one of the best pitchers in the league. And he really learned how to pitch. He'd be quick to say that as well. We certainly wish him the best. We think we got a pretty good deal in return. This is value for value. Both sides win."


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You can still enter our active giveaways.
I have two great books to giveaway – Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! by Cathe Holden and Making Fabric Jewelry by Marthe Le Van!
Both of these books will teach you how to make inexpensive, fun and original jewelry. Together they will give you over 50 great projects that will have you making jewelry well into the new year!
Get the free project for Cathe Holden's Blooming Flowers bracelet from Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! at Lark Jewelry & Beading now! You can also read more about the designers.
The giveaway ends December 26, so leave a comment now to enter! Sorry, this giveaway is open to US mailing addresses only.
Disclosure: I receive books from several publishing companies to review and share with you, dear readers. The opinions expressed in my posts about these books are entirely my own.
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123 Comments so far
Diane O on
December 19, 2012 4:52 pm
These books would be the perfect way to keep busy with my daughter and granddaughter over the long winter season. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jessie H on
December 19, 2012 5:15 pm
I really want the shrink shrank shrunk book but have been resisting so i could get presents for others. Thank you for the chance to get it
Annemarie Gregorio on
December 19, 2012 6:12 pm
Happy Holidays! Would love to win one of the books. My daughter and I love to craft together. Thanks for the opportunity!
Yazmin @ A Pretty Rock on
December 19, 2012 6:22 pm
I've only ever worked with wire. The fabric jewelry book looks interesting!
Lisa M on
December 19, 2012 7:24 pm
Both books look like so much fun! Would love to win them! Thanks so much!
Sandra C on
December 19, 2012 8:29 pm
These would be a great resource for craft days and nights.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Dollie on
December 19, 2012 10:00 pm
The Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! book looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win
Kimberly Listrud on
December 19, 2012 11:40 pm
Both of these books look intriguing! I would love to add them to my new crafting library. Thank you so much for the chance to win and Happy Holidays!
Jackie Posnansky on
December 20, 2012 1:44 am
I am always looking for new ideas. These books look like they would offer a lot of great inspiration!
Thanks for a chance to win!
MelodyJ on
December 20, 2012 2:30 am
These look like fun books.
HawaiianLibrarian on
December 20, 2012 3:36 am
Would love to add these 2 titles to our public library collection! Mahalo for the op to win.
Donna on
December 20, 2012 3:50 am
I have wanted to get into jewelry making – only because I've never done a lot before except for maybe one or two kits. This looks like fun! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Kerry Daniels on
December 20, 2012 3:53 am
I would love to try some projects in the Book Fabric Jewelry. I work with paper at times and wood and paint with my jewelry. It would be fun to get some new ideas.
Kerry Daniels
Tammy Hempel on
December 20, 2012 4:08 am
These books look like fun. Count me in on the giveaway. Thank you
june on
December 20, 2012 5:00 am
awesome books! hope I win!
Penny on
December 20, 2012 5:10 am
I'd love to try some jewelry!
Julie on
December 20, 2012 5:29 am
I would love to learn how to make jewelry with shrink media. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
jacqueline koudry on
December 20, 2012 5:38 am
Both of these books look great but the shrink plastic one is on my "I want it" list. I would love to win these.
LisaT on
December 20, 2012 5:51 am
I would love to win these books! I follow Cathe Holden's blog, she is so talented and innovative!
Ginger Benedict on
December 20, 2012 6:20 am
I am so anxious to try shrink plastic again. My kids used it 25 years ago! I'm glad it's making a comeback and the books have some great ideas!
Patricia Perry on
December 20, 2012 6:35 am
thanks for the great giveaway. Would love to win. God bless.
Nancy on
December 20, 2012 6:37 am
These books look great. I have many fond memories of Shrinky Dinks as a child, and it would be fun to share with the new generation.
danielle on
December 20, 2012 6:43 am
I would love to win these!
emily on
December 20, 2012 6:50 am
I would love to win!
Red Carousel Lion on
December 20, 2012 6:51 am
really want to experiment with the shrink plastic – would be great to win both books, though.
Jan P. on
December 20, 2012 7:03 am
I enjoy trying new (to me, anyway) crafts and would love to win these!
Ana C Ortiz on
December 20, 2012 7:03 am
I would love to win these books. They could lead me to crafting and who knows, making some income since I'm unemployed long time ago.
Ana C Ortiz on
December 20, 2012 7:05 am
I would love to win these books. They could lead me to crafting.
Mary on
December 20, 2012 7:07 am
I am a fabric junky and am always looking for ways to use every last scrap of material. Making jewelry seems like the perfect solution! As far as Shrink, Shrank, Shrunk, what better excuse for occupying the oven and not being able to cook dinner! Take out anyone? lol
Eileen on
December 20, 2012 7:11 am
Wow, both of these sound so exciting to keep the craft fever alive:)
Joyce on
December 20, 2012 7:19 am
These books look great!
Patricia P. Hall on
December 20, 2012 7:23 am
These look like fun books! Thank you!!
Jeanne on
December 20, 2012 7:28 am
I hope I win. Both books look like they have some great projects.
Angi Mullis on
December 20, 2012 7:33 am
I would love to win these books, sopretty please count me in! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Julie Aubert on
December 20, 2012 7:40 am
I would love to win these! Especially the shrink plastic.
Josanne M. on
December 20, 2012 7:40 am
These books would be so awesome to win! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Darla on
December 20, 2012 7:40 am
The books look great, please enter me in the giveaway. I only enter when it is something I really, really want. Thanks for the opportunity.
Lora Howard on
December 20, 2012 7:42 am
Am always looking for new things to try when making jewelry. These two books should help out nicely!
Ellen on
December 20, 2012 7:43 am
I love adding to my craft book library as it's not very big! Thanks for the chance.
Elaine W. on
December 20, 2012 7:44 am
Love to try these out. I have a niece who is allergic to a lot of metals and would love to
try making some fabric jewelry for her.
John Supica on
December 20, 2012 7:49 am
My wife has been scheming on learning how to make jewelry… these books would be a great help for her!
Joan Cain on
December 20, 2012 8:02 am
always looking for new ideas using shrink plastic.
Carolyn Kotlas on
December 20, 2012 8:02 am
Both books would be great for starting new projects in the new year. Thanks for making them available through this giveaway!
Jocelyne Denault on
December 20, 2012 8:14 am
Lovely! My Lili will love it and so shall I!
Angie on
December 20, 2012 8:16 am
Time to start crafting next year's holiday gifts. These books are just the thing to inspire!
Elena T on
December 20, 2012 8:21 am
That sample project necklace is beautiful! Both books look like a lot of fun
Nancy Sopp on
December 20, 2012 8:36 am
I would love to have those books. I am already saving bits of plastic from produce containers!
Jen R on
December 20, 2012 8:42 am
I would love to win these books!
Andrea on
December 20, 2012 8:46 am
I would love these books, please include me in the give away!
Cindy on
December 20, 2012 8:50 am
These books would be great for Craft Night!!
Sarah Hardy on
December 20, 2012 8:52 am
Bringing my two favorites together – fabric and jewelry! Yay, hope I win!
Lisa on
December 20, 2012 9:12 am
These books look amazing — Oh I have been visiting the Lark website way tooo frequently!
Carol on
December 20, 2012 9:18 am
I'm always eager to try new ideas. Thanks for the opportunity to win the books.
Kait on
December 20, 2012 9:26 am
Fabric and plastic! Two new areas to delve into to create fantastic wearables! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Christina on
December 20, 2012 9:29 am
thanks for the chance to win!
Tina Wegner on
December 20, 2012 9:32 am
I love Shrinky Dinks as a kid, would love to do an adult version!
Linda Nelson on
December 20, 2012 9:32 am
What a great giveaway!
Honora on
December 20, 2012 9:35 am
I just found my stash of Shrinky Dinks.So, I obviously need to get my paws on the Shrink Shrank Shrunk book. If not, I will have to work hard on making up an excuse for hoarding Shrinky Dinks.
Beth Walker on
December 20, 2012 9:35 am
Oooh both of these look like fun!!!
DeeAnn S on
December 20, 2012 9:45 am
Thanks for the chance to win two fun books! I'd love to have them.
linda on
December 20, 2012 9:48 am
these look like fun-thank you
Zan on
December 20, 2012 9:51 am
I have wanted both of these books! How wonderful to find them offered in one giveaway.
Karey on
December 20, 2012 9:55 am
That bracelet is really cute!
Tiffany S. on
December 20, 2012 10:11 am
I loved playing with Shrinky Dinks as a kid. Adult shrink plastic would be fun!
Stephanie S on
December 20, 2012 10:36 am
These look great! I had no idea shrinky dinks were making a comeback. How fun!
sandra k williams on
December 20, 2012 10:39 am
since i have started making jewelry, and i have always wanted to try the shrinky dinks but did not know how to begin. so i could really use both of the books. thanks/chance.
Julie Henderson on
December 20, 2012 10:49 am
These look so delightful on so many levels: just the sheer love of crafting, inexpensive, wearables that won't be just like other people's. I'm excited to have the possibility of this prize. Thanks & a blessed Christmas to all!
De gasawa on
December 20, 2012 10:50 am
Thanks for offering the giveaway! There is a group of young ladies I could use them with!
Dianne Van de Carr on
December 20, 2012 10:53 am
I have a new package of shrink plastic and need some inspiration.
Cindy S on
December 20, 2012 11:09 am
I've been wanting to learn to make jewelry, these books would help me start!
Deborah Anderson on
December 20, 2012 11:42 am
I would love to receive one of these books and get some new, inspiring ideas to try.
Katie Smith on
December 20, 2012 11:43 am
what a great giveaway! and just in time for Christmas.
Melissa on
December 20, 2012 11:45 am
Very cool! Thanks for the chance!
Victoria Sturdevant on
December 20, 2012 11:51 am
They both look like must-have books.
Theresa on
December 20, 2012 11:54 am
These both look like fun books!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Violet Williams on
December 20, 2012 12:15 pm
So many things that I want to do and that is just on the cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the opportunity!!!
Kim M. on
December 20, 2012 12:18 pm
Thank you for the chance to win these great books.
Rose S on
December 20, 2012 12:42 pm
I would love to win these & give them to my grandson's stepmom. She is very crafty & does a lot of things with him but it's still my joy to give him his cooking lessons.
Christine Timko on
December 20, 2012 12:46 pm
Thank you for the chance to win these wonderful books.
Anne in NC on
December 20, 2012 2:02 pm
I'd love Shrink Shrank Shrunk! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Shannon on
December 20, 2012 2:20 pm
I would love to win
Ann on
December 20, 2012 3:58 pm
I love playing with shrinking plastics! Hope I win
Barbara Moore on
December 20, 2012 4:52 pm
I just got my hands on some shrinky dink material and some wire and beads etcetera. These two books would be perfect to get started on some great projects!
Dinonut on
December 20, 2012 5:41 pm
Wow! These books sound awesome, particularly the Shrinky Dink one now that there are so many different kinds. I didn't know there was some that could be run through an inkjet printer. What fun, though I love coloring by hand. Count me in. Thanks for offering these books.
Kelly B on
December 20, 2012 6:54 pm
Thanks for a chance at such a great giveaway!!
Maura on
December 20, 2012 6:56 pm
These look so awesome. So remember Shrinky Dinks with Girl Scouts.
smfsprout on
December 20, 2012 7:58 pm
These books look like they are filled with fun projects. I would love to have the pair. Thanks.
PatriciaJ on
December 20, 2012 8:10 pm
I,ve seen the Shrinky Dink book at the library,and it's great. I would love to own a copy. Thanks
Shaiha on
December 20, 2012 8:54 pm
One can never know too many techniques.
Linda K on
December 20, 2012 9:04 pm
Both books look fun.
Elizabeth Libbey on
December 20, 2012 9:45 pm
I would really love to win these books.
nancy d on
December 21, 2012 12:14 am
Would love to have these books! I especially enjoy Cathe Holden's projects!
Dan de Angeli on
December 21, 2012 4:28 am
I will throw my name into the hat! I have a 7 year old daughter who is crafty like Dad.
Cynthia on
December 21, 2012 7:52 am
Cool books!!
trishket on
December 21, 2012 8:16 am
These books look really great! Thanks for the giveaway.
Teresa on
December 21, 2012 8:17 am
I have a daughter who would LOVE Shrink, Shrank Shrunk!
Betty on
December 21, 2012 8:26 am
Thank you for the fun giveaway. Would enjoy this creative inspiration for the new year.
Tina on
December 21, 2012 10:20 am
A new medium for creating lovely jewelry.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Christina on
December 21, 2012 1:32 pm
These books would be so helpful!
InJuneau on
December 21, 2012 1:41 pm
Oh, please enter me for the books. They look like they have lots of good projects.
Barbara on
December 21, 2012 3:37 pm
I would love to win the books
patty on
December 21, 2012 4:12 pm
wow what great books love to win thnks for the chance
Patrice R on
December 22, 2012 12:08 am
I had the MOPS moms make shrinky dink name tags (that became water bottle nametags later) and thus ended my creativity. But my 7 year old boy LOVES making shrinks, and I use it as an excuse to endulge in the fun. I'd love to win the books, but if not, I've written the names down to check out after the holidays.
Kelly r on
December 22, 2012 5:01 am
What great books! We were just Shrinking the other day and I had no idea you could do so much! Thank you!
sandy b on
December 22, 2012 9:36 am
Oh what fun my daughter would have with these
Ginny D on
December 22, 2012 2:01 pm
This would be a great late xmas present for my momma!
Kitty on
December 22, 2012 2:12 pm
I would enjoy both of these books immensely!!
Good luck to all and happy holidays!
Jen on
December 22, 2012 3:55 pm
Thanks for this giveaway. Both Books look great and would love to add them to my collection. I have really wanted to try using shrink plastic for awhile now.
Sharon Cardenez on
December 22, 2012 4:55 pm
I didn't put books on my Christmas List, trying to keep cost down. If I had I would have put these two.
AShley Massey on
December 22, 2012 8:24 pm
Thank you for a chance to win!! These books would be awesome to add to the list of my crafting A.D.D. LOL I haven't tried jewelry yet because I am unsure of where to start. Looks like these would come in handy there. Again thank you for a chance to win!
Kristi - CbK on
December 23, 2012 6:40 am
Love both of the these books, thank you for the chance to win them!!
Amber on
December 23, 2012 6:51 am
I would love to have these! My daughter is not an avid reader and I've been trying so very hard to teach her the absolute wonder of books. The imagination it takes for reading and the knowledge you can gain from books. Not only that I want to inspire her to create from her own hands. These books would do the trick I believe and make a nice after Christmas gift. Thanks for the chance to win.
Mary Anne Loveless on
December 23, 2012 7:17 am
I've been playing with Shrink art since I went to Girls Camp and we did it with liver lids you got from the butcher. I would love to see how to get results like the ones in the photos.
Jennifer Miller on
December 23, 2012 10:54 am
I would love to learn how to use the shrink plastic and be able to make fabric jewelry.
Ingrid on
December 23, 2012 12:31 pm
Two books which would provide wonderful inspiration for my students.
I would very much appreciate winning them!
Lee on
December 23, 2012 12:46 pm
Super books! thank you for the chance to win!
chris on
December 23, 2012 12:48 pm
This is a great giveaway! thank you!
Annie on
December 23, 2012 12:54 pm
It would be nice to win something special. . . And special this would be. Merry Christmas.
Francisca on
December 23, 2012 11:34 pm
Great giveaway
Joanne Mohr on
December 24, 2012 10:24 am
Happy Holidays!
These books sound fun and exciting. What a way to start the new year with new projects to try. Thanks for a chance to win these amazing books.
Daraya on
December 24, 2012 6:32 pm
Thanks for the giveaway! That jewelry book looks full of wonderful ideas!
Carmen on
December 25, 2012 7:29 pm
Thanks for the chance to win these wonderful books!
Stacie Hooder on
December 26, 2012 10:46 am
Congratulations, Patricia J.! You are the winner


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Now, the competition will really heat up. On Friday, LaHood invited states to apply for the $2.4 billion in high-speed rail money turned down by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.


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Hey and welcome to the New Movies Thread![multipage=2010 Films]
I will be posting info about films that will be coming out throught the rest of 2010 and 2011.
Not all films have been added as some havn't even been said that they would be released so watch this space!
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
A wizard (Nicolas Cage) trains a reluctant protege (Jay Baruchel) in the art of magic to help him protect New York from a powerful adversary (Alfred Molina). Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves - and their humans - in "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," a comedy that blends live action with state-of-the-art puppetry and computer animation. It's time for the fur to fly.
Step Up 3-D
When the Maryland School of the Arts (MSA) goes to Paris for an international dance competition, one of the dancers - Moose (Adam G. Sevani) - misses his flight back to Baltimore. He soon makes friends with an American away from home and a beautiful French sophisticate. They introduce Moose to the red-hot Parisian underground dance scene, and before long he is wowing the local dancers with his unique moves as they prepare for an underground dance competition. With time running out before the big event and their routine stolen by a rival crew, Moose turns to his loyal MSA crew in Baltimore for help. Can Moose, the MSA crew and the French crew pull together a new dance number at the last minute? And will it be good enough to beat the world's best street dancers?
Resident Evil: Afterlife 3D
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, ALICE (Milla Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead leads them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.
Paranormal Activity 2
A sequel the low-budget camcorder-filmed horror movie, "Paranormal Activity 2" will look to repeat the original's surprise box office success. No plot details are available.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
The final chapter of the Harry Potter film series begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione leave Hogwarts behind and set out to find and destroy the Horcruxes--the secret to Voldemort's power and immortality.
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, who wrote "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" and "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay" and directed the latter, will return to write and direct the third installment, which will have a Christmas theme.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Lucy, Edmund and their cousin Eustace are drawn into Narnia through a painting. Return to the magic and wonder of C.S. Lewis' beloved world – via the fantastic Narnian ship, the Dawn Treader. In this new installment of the blockbuster "The Chronicles of Narnia" motion picture franchise, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their cousin Eustace and their royal friend King Caspian, find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to the Dawn Treader. As they embark on an incredible adventure of destiny and discovery, they confront obstacles beyond imagination.
[multipage=2011 Films]
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
FBI Agent Malcolm Turner and his 17-year-old nephew Trent go undercover at an all-girls' school for the arts, after Trent witnesses a murder. They pose, respectively, as Big Momma and Charmaine, in order to find evidence incriminating the murderer before he finds them.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules
"Rodrick Rules," which will be based on the second book in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, follows middle school student Greg Heffley, his older brother Rodrick, and the school talent show.
Scream 4
"Scream 4" sees the return of the three main characters, along with a group of new stars. Said to jump-start a proposed new trilogy of the franchise.
The Hangover 2
Sequel to the 2009 box office hit "The Hangover". No other details at the moment.
Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom
A sequel to the 2008 animated hit centered on Po (Jack Black) a kung fu obsessed Panda and his friends known as the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey.
X-Men: First Class
The story centers on the teenage years of the first team of X-Men to come out of the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning.
Cars 2: World Grand Prix
Racing star Lightning McQueen teams up with his best friend Mater for an international adventure as they go up against the world's fastest cars. All the world's a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new installment of the "Cars" saga. Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe.
Transformers 3
A darker more introspective journey into the Transformers universe and their origins on Cybertron. There is also preview footage of the possibility of Unicron, the planet eater, in this sequel.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
The final adventure of Harry Potter as he attempts to bring an end to his nemesis, Lord Voldemort.
Spy Kids 4: Armageddon
The fourth part of the "Spy Kids" franchise, which will be in 3D. No other information at the moment!
5nal Destination 3D
The fifth installment of the franchise in which teens escape a deadly accident only to later discover that death is hunting them down. The opening scene will involve a suspension bridge and another scene reportedly involves a character undergoing laser-eye surgery.
Puss in Boots
"Puss in Boots" will star Antonio Banderas as Puss In Boots and Salma Hayek as Kitty, Puss' love interest. Swords will cross and hearts will be broken in this adventure starring one of the most beloved characters of the Shrek universe - Puss In Boots. It's a swashbuckling ride through Puss's early years as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs.
Happy Feet 2 in 3-D
Synopsis: The story centers on Mumble, a penguin who can't sing but can dance, and Ramon, a hyper-active and wise-cracking penguin.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn
To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, she has endured atumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife to reach the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the date of two tribes hangs. Now Bella has made her decision; a startlingchain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating and unfathomable consequences.
Alvin and the Chipmunks 3-D
More adventures with Alvin and the Chimpunks. And this time in 3-D!


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Larry Bell, Contributor
I write about aerospace, environment, energy, Second Amendment policy
Is there something really serious brewing that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano isn't telling us? Like for example, is she concerned that those thousands of illegal immigrant prisoners her organization is releasing will join with others crossing our border to reclaim former Mexico territory…and accomplish this before the Democrats can manage to capture Texas for themselves in 2016 using Amnesty votes? Hey, if some of us may be getting just a bit paranoid, DHS certainly isn't making it easy to resist that temptation.
First, we hear that DHS is in the process of stockpiling more than 1.6 billion rounds of hollow-point ammunition, along with 7,000 fully-automatic 5.56x45mm NATO "personal defense weapons" plus a huge stash of 30-round high-capacity magazines. Incidentally, those are also known as "assault weapons", but are not the limited single-fire per trigger-pull semi-automatic types that we civilians are currently allowed to own. By some estimates, that's enough firepower to fight the equivalent of a 24-year Iraq war.
Then, to cap it off, we find out that DHS, through the U.S. Army Forces Command, recently purchased and retrofitted 2,717 Mine-Resistant Armored Protection (MRAP) vehicles formerly used for counterinsurgency in Iraq. They are specifically designed to protect occupants from ambush attacks, incorporating bullet-proof windows designed to withstand small-arms fire, such as .223-caliber rifles.
The Investor's Business Daily quoted Robert Whitaker, a DHS officer stationed in El Paso, Texas, proudly describing these mobile marauding marvels as: "Mine-resistant…we use to deliver our teams to high-risk warrant services…[with] gun ports so we can actually shoot from within the vehicle; you may think it's pretty loud but actually it's not too bad…we have gun ports there in the back and two on the sides as well. They are designed for .50-caliber weapons."
No mention was made of any provisions to outfit the MRAPs with loudspeakers to inform unfortunate warrant resisters of their Miranda rights.
While most fellow shooters I know don't have occasion to buy many hollow-point rounds (which make large, unsightly holes in people they hit), several have expressed curiosity regarding reasons for soaring ammunition prices and a scarcity of available supplies. One inclination has been to simply attribute these circumstances to a run on gun and ammunition sales provoked by Obamaphobia in general, most recently, exacerbated by opportunistic anti-gun lobby proposals following the Newtown school tragedy in particular.
While President Obama's influence upon the overall U.S. economy may not inspire much confidence, he at least deserves clear credit for his contributions to the domestic firearms industry, an achievement which began even before he took office. The number of gun dealer requests for customer background checks through the National Instant Background Check (NICS) system rose 49% during the week before he was elected in 2008 compared with the same week one year earlier.
And why might that be? Perhaps partly because of a time between 1998 and 2001 when he served along with Bill Ayres and his current senior advisor Valery Jarrett on the 10-member board of the radically anti-gun Joyce Foundation in Chicago…a period when that organization contributed more than $18 million in grants to anti-Second Amendment causes. And maybe because a former Illinois State Senator Barack Obama voted four times against legislation giving gun owners an affirmative defense… even when they used firearms to defend themselves and their families against home invaders and burglars.
But forget about that old history stuff. Maybe some folks remain confused about what he really meant during 2008 campaign remarks, when speaking in Colorado, then-presidential candidate Obama said: "We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve national security objectives we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well funded."
It probably didn't help to alleviate gun rights concerns when, during a private San Francisco meeting on April 6 of that same year, candidate Obama spoke of "small towns in Pennsylvania" and the Midwest beset by job losses in a changing economy where: "they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment."
Nor was it comforting when a 2009 DHS report titled "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalism and Recruitment" indicated that conservatives and the unemployed represent a clear and present danger. It warned: "The economic downturn and the election of the first African American president present unique drivers for rightwing radicalization and recruitment." It also concluded that "rightwing extremism" may include "groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration."
So, just who, after all, exhibits the most compelling evidence of unjustifiable paranoia? And which is more dangerous…a paranoid government, or a wary citizenry?
Okay, let's take a deep breath and realize that all this speculation about DHS armament purchases being earmarked for an Orwellian national security force probably rises to a few floors over the top of rational alarm. We should also understand that other government agencies began purchasing large amounts of ammo at the same time as DHS. A big difference, however, is that they have offered reasons for doing so, while DHS has made a point not to. For example, the Social Security Administration issued a post on its official blog explaining that the ammunition they purchased was "standard issue" used by special agents during "mandatory quarterly firearms qualifications and other training sessions, to ensure agent and public safety."
As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics in 2008, 73 federal law enforcement agencies then employed approximately 120,000 armed full-time on-duty officers with arrest authority. Of the four largest, two under the DHS and two in the Department of Justice employed four-fifths of the total. That obviously represents a lot of guns, and demands an enormous amount of practice ammo. It's also appropriate to consider that in order to ensure adequate supplies will be available, government agencies must place large orders from commercial suppliers well in advance of the time they are needed.
Still, despite active public inquiry, DHS has not only remained silent, but has gone so far as to literally black out information regarding its purchases. Such redactions are only supposed to be allowed when authorized by Congress or for national security reasons. In at least one solicitation, the DHS asserted that its contract to purchase ammunition on behalf of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) was not subject to "full and open competition", claiming that the waver was justified by an "unusual and compelling urgency" to acquire bullets. They noted that a shortage could cause "substantial safety issues for the government" should law enforcement officials not be adequately armed.
Wouldn't it be nice to know what constitutes the nature of that unusual and compelling urgency? One that additionally warranted the purchase of nearly three thousand armored mine-resistant vehicles with multiple gun ports to accommodate 50-caliber weapons?
And how can we afford these expenditures now at a time of that looming financial sequestration apocalypse the president has been incessantly lamenting? Remember? That one that which will cause us to gut our military budget, release illegal prisoners who have been arrested for additional undisclosed crimes, and will even necessitate discontinuing public White House tours?
Larry, I like the way you think and couldn't agree more! Unfortunately, you can't fix "stupid." How long will Americans buy into Obama's "Do as I say, not as I do" rhetoric?
Yes, we should be concerned about this build up of war materiel. Where is the transparency Obama promised?
Im thinking the stockpille of ammo is precedent to the nationalization and eventual disolution of of the ammunition industry….If they cant take the guns they will take the bullets
Thank you for an eye-opening article, Larry! It's a fact – you can't fix stupid! Unfortunately, we have to endure three years and 10 months more of this administration. How much damage will we as American sustain and how many rights will we lose in the meantime? Obviously, the Obama administration has found yet another loophole to skirt the sequestor. Obama may claim a goal of his administration is transparency, but his actions prove just the opposite!
Yes, Virginia, you can't fix stupid.
Which is unfortunate for people that believe in articles like this.
The DHS places a bid to buy their 5 year supply of practice ammunition, and the very, very stupid believe that this is a conspiracy to stockpile ammunition for a coup or somehow buy up all the bullets on the market.
Both theories fail the Logic test.
1) it's a CONTRACT BID. The bullets would be delivered as needed, not stockpiled.
But then, the stupid can't be expected to know that, right ?
2) The Market is driven by Supply and Demand. You can't buy up all the cars on the market, for example, because manufacturers all over the world would simply gear up to make more.
But then, the stupid fall for conspiracy theories without thinking about them first.
Wow William you are an idiot really you are. First off they bought HPs not FMJ, HP are not meant for target practice at all they are meant to stop a person. FMJs are meant for target practice. And for you to say a 5 year supply of ammunition if hollow points for target practice really. YOU ARE FUCKED UP in the head. All of it was HPS not FMJs that were perchanced and there are bills to prove it.
More quote mining from Lyin' Larry. Here's what President Obama really said about a "national security force:"
Obama, July 2, Colorado Springs, CO: [As] president I will expand AmeriCorps to 250,000 slots [from 75,000] and make that increased service a vehicle to meet national goals, like providing health care and education, saving our planet and restoring our standing in the world, so that citizens see their effort connected to a common purpose.
People of all ages, stations and skills will be asked to serve. Because when it comes to the challenges we face, the American people are not the problem – they are the answer. So we are going to send more college graduates to teach and mentor our young people. We'll call on Americans to join an energy corps, to conduct renewable energy and environmental clean-up projects in their neighborhoods all across the country.
We will enlist our veterans to find jobs and support for other vets, and to be there for our military families. And we're going to grow our Foreign Service, open consulates that have been shuttered and double the size of the Peace Corps by 2011 to renew our diplomacy. We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we've set.
We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded. We need to use technology to connect people to service. We'll expand USA Freedom Corps to create online networks where American can browse opportunities to volunteer. You'll be able to search by category, time commitment and skill sets. You'll be able to rate service opportunities, build service networks, and create your own service pages to track your hours and activities.
This will empower more Americans to craft their own service agenda and make their own change. "
(From Factcheck.org)
So, you guys can go back to worrying about chemtrails and black helicopters.
"We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded." Where's the confusion?
DaveMartin – Larry's whole thesis is that the President was referring to a domestic armed force, which he clearly was not.
What a shockingly ignorant and unresearched story. I can't believe Forbes allows this dreck under its banner. To use examiner.com – an unedited, unfactchecked, open forum as a "source" is red flag #1. But to spread these complete inflated, paranoid lies is another.
Here's the Snopes piece, which, as they always do – links to direct, primary sources. That's called "facts" and "proof" and "truth"… sad that Forbes is allowing this kind of garbage to be published, but hey – that's blogging I guess.
If you read the actuall bid solicitation notice, the PO was for 240,000 rounds.
Somehow, under the "examiner" math, that becomes 21.6 million rounds.
Need we look any further?
A Congressional inquiry should be made as to whether the Secretary through misuse of government funds, is attempting to institute a defacto restriction on the trade of a legal commodity by limiting its available access to the market. If so the Secretary has violated Federal Law by circumventing the authority of Congress to regulate free trade.
MissingRonnier – In what way is contracting for a supply of ammunition for govt agents "attempting to institute a defacto restriction on the trade of a legal commodity?"
because they are about to create an economic crisis and they wish to be ready to use those weapons against Americans who don't follow the regime changes.
From the article above?
If that isn't firepower enough, Examiner.com reported that in February, DHS issued a new solicitation request for 10 million more .40-caliber hollow-point rounds, 10 million 9mm hollow-point rounds, and 1.6 million 9mm pistol cartridge ball rounds (21.6 million additional bullets).
Read the actual purchase solicitation:
The buy is for 240,000 rounds, not 21.6 million.
Quit passing along stupid, lies.
Is there anyone sane out there?
How the hell do you read a purchase order for 240,000 rounds and conclude that it is for 21.6 million rounds.
Read the damned thing and see for yourself:
WHy the Heck is Forbes buying into a fact-less conspiracy theory?
Keep up the knowledge spreading. Good article.
The article is full of misinformation and outright lies.
Why is Forbes pandering to crazies with this article?
Have they no journalistic integrity?
That kind of changes the whole story, doesn't it? Maybe you should delete the whole column.
And how about the fact that DHS didn't specifically buy mine-resistant vehicles, but is using old vehicles brought home from Iraq that naturally, are armor plated?
This regime cannot be trusted. The fools that voted for this socialist should be brought up on charges of treason, along with 90% of the DNC. If Obama wants a war, he will get it. There will be a gun behind every blade of grass, and those who took the oath will not fire upon Americans.
We the People will have our day soon. The redress of grievances will have a high price, but patriots are used to that. The line has been drawn, God bless bitter clingers.
It isn't true that DHS "remained silent." Here's Alicia Caldwell's AP story about the purchase: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/homeland-security-bullets_n_2688402.html
Note that the solicitation is for delivery of the ammunition over five years and that 90 federal agencies and that 70,000 federal agents and officers trained at DHS's training center last year.
It's interesting that you attack a report developed by DHS about the threat of right wing hate groups when there have been numerous incidents of terrorism carried out by or attempted by right wing groups and individuals over the past few years. In this very comment section there are comments fantasizing about war against our elected government.
Why is it bad for DHS to save money by using repurposed, used Army equipment? You would prefer they spend money on new vehicles even though there's thousands returning from Iraq?
So is there anything in your "article" that is actually factual?
Maybe next time the author will check out some sources. The author is wrong on the bullets and wrong on the tanks. Did the author just take what the bloggers were saying as facts?
There are no tanks. They are Mine Resistant Ambush Protection vehicles which were returned to the states for new chassis and will then be returned to Iraq and Afghanistan.
what 50 caliber guns?
Amazing. In other countries, they use rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse riot-like crowds. Our Gov't goes straight to "lethal force" in prepping for such…Are we going to become a "prison-like state" overnight?
Kurtis Tegman – They use tear gas, rubber bullets, and an overwhelming police presence in the US. The amunition order has nothing to do with riots or civil unrest.
"We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded." ….we're doing our best Mr. President to do just that.
yes, its called a well regulated militia.
JermyKeen – Now that you mention it, there is a National Guard.
Even to the casual observer it should be obvious they are preparing for massive civil unrest ala in European countries. Not only is this going on at DHS, but probably your local law enforcement office as well.
Why is DHS acquiring guns, ammo and armored vehicles?
The answer is obvious – the Federal government is very, VERY afraid that the American people will revolt against their greed-driven, elitist agenda of absolute CONTROL, and they will kill millions if they have to in order to maintain their stranglehold on POWER.
Those slaughtered in the name of "freedom" will be labeled "terrorists" or "traitors" by the government-controlled Goebbelsian media, in a cynical effort to intimidate the remaining population into blind OBEDIENCE.
This moribund nation is doomed.
During the first term Obama did sign an executive order allowing other countries to help with civil unrest in the UNITED STATES. Something I have learned over the years Republicans see the enemy outside our country. Democrats see us in the country as the enemy.
The purchase of so many shells is interesting .. the believe that our government would rise up against the population – interesting / could happen / weird. The belief that American soldiers would carry out such orders – crazy. The American military (soldiers) are the last thing this country needs to fear .. anyone trying to overthrow of country needs fear them..
This serves to prove beyond any doubt that Obama has no intention of reducing the deficit.
Kleber Verraes
First time on the Forbes site and I see laughable articles like this crap? Wow, you folks really are the problem.
The article asks, "Wouldn't it be nice to know what constitutes the nature of that unusual and compelling urgency?"
If you were paying attention to world events, then you would know. Where do you think those tens of thousands of "vigilantes" springing up all throughout Mexico are acquiring their weapons from, not to mention the money keeping them fed, clothed and housed (they don't work for a living, you know)? Ah, now you know what the Justice Department's "Fast & Furious" program is all about!
Why is the American government supporting a mercenary army in Mexico, you ask? Because Mexico was planning on asking the Chinese government (after the fraudulent collapse of the Communist government there in the near future) to supply troops to "assist" it in combating the then spreading "drug wars". You see, the "drug gangs" in Mexico are a creation of Mexico City (in consultation with Moscow and Beijing), created for the pretext of requesting the "assistance" of Chinese troops in combating the "drug gangs" after the "collapse" of the Communist government in Beijing. Those 3,000 mine resistant armored vehicles, assault weapons and hollow point bullets will come in handy when needed by America's mercenary army in Mexico.
Those thousands of Mexican "prisoners" released (and more to be released) back to Mexico are in Mexico to reclaim Mexico from the Communist government that has been in power there since the 1934 Federal elections, thereby making moot any request to China for "assistance" in combating the "drug wars". Both major political parties in Mexico (PRI and PAN) play the "good cop/bad cop" routine in order to (1) give the appearance of electoral competition; and (2) co-opt legitimate opposition. In other words, PAN was created by the PRI in 1938.
Now you know why the United States could never overthrow the PRI between 1934 – 2000, just as the United States couldn't overthrow the Cuban government after Castro's rise to power: Both nations were Communist, where attempts to bribe government officials are immediately reported to the government, thereby thwarting any chance of coups.
Now you know the rest of the story!
One other thought that occurred; doesn't it seem a little bit coincidental that ammunition to the citizenry has been unable to purchase it just after the Pres wanted to introduce gun control while the government is purchasing years of ammunition?
Did you know that the reliability of ammunition drops after 4+ years of storage?
Why would someone whose business is ammunition buy too much to use before it goes bad; other than to preclude someone else from buying it?
It would be an interesting thought to see Forbes follow up on. If you wanted to organize a 100 million firearm owners to vote in 2016; prove that this is a gun control move, not a national security move. I, for one, believe that is the fraud be pushed here.
look, im 53yrs. old,working in the oilfields driving a saltwater truck, making pretty damn good money, i'm harmless,god fearing, family oriented, and my wife rules the roost. I said all that, to say this, I like to hunt and fish, my wife gave me permission to go wild hog hunting, I can't find any damn bullitts for my 40cal. smith and Wesson,seem you guys with d.h.s. bought all the damn things. you don't soppose you guys would consider selling me some of your bullitts, beings you havem all! hey, my wife is a tough woman and very hard for me to get permission very often. i'm a card carrying reserve police officer, not with an agency presently, so i'm a pretty safe bet. so couldja help a guy out? god bless ya'll,pretty sure ya'll need it!
Hollow point bullets aren't used for practice or target shooting.
Even speaking as a liberal, this is punditry and I do not approve. Could you please report the facts with some inclination of impartialness and professionalism instead of this Mooreesque pandering?


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BY NATHAN PAYNE firstname.lastname@example.com
Traverse City Record-Eagle
---- — TRAVERSE CITY — It took Ty Schmidt and Bob Otwell only about an hour of hard work to clear a few inches of powdery snow from about seven miles of sidewalks and pathways.
They did it as a favor to neighbors and strangers alike.
Both men live along Washington Street and have watched while the number of homeowners who clear their sidewalks has dwindled. They've also watched the number of people who are outside running, walking or riding a bike during the winter rise.
"We almost did seven miles of sidewalks in an hour today," Schmidt said Monday. "I was drenched in sweat when I got home."
It was a pretty good pace considering the men had nothing but their own legs pumping bicycle pedals to propel their small plows. And they got plenty of odd looks along the way.
"We get a lot of smiles," Schmidt said. "I think it builds community."
The two cyclists sat on the tip of a response to poorly cleared sidewalks in Traverse City. They joined forces with Tom Auer, a board member for TART Trails, who began making bicycle plow prototypes last year, and began organizing a group of year-round riders who are willing to devote some of their time in the saddle to dragging small two-foot-wide plows.
The group has decided to set aside gripes about snowy sidewalks and replace lip service with leg work.
"I think part of this bike clearing is to respond to less ability of the city to clear sidewalks," Otwell said. "It is a step in the right direction."
Otwell, a former executive director for TART, moved to downtown Traverse City more than 20 years ago. And he began riding his bike to work everyday before it was popular to ride during the winter.
"Back then, I think the city kind of spoiled us," he said. "In the winter, we used to know everybody who rode a bike."
He's watched rates of sidewalk clearing slowly slump during the years as the city's budget has dwindled. And homeowner shoveling hasn't really taken its place, he said.
Otwell has ridden his bike in almost every condition imaginable and doesn't hesitate to get outside and ride during the snowy season in northern Michigan. But sidewalks clear of snow certainly make commuting easier.
Schmidt doesn't mind the snow either, he said.
"I think if you're going to be riding your bike, you might as well be doing something," he said.
Schmidt made a commitment to ride his bike to school with his son, Carter, 9, every day this school year snow, rain or shine. It's a commitment made easier by the plow he drags behind his bike.
"We're trying to keep the streak alive today," Schmidt said Tuesday. "He (Carter) is sitting right behind me on this plowed path. We've been doing it for several weeks."
The plows the men pull are built on two pretty simple design variations, one with wheels and two plastic plow blades, the other built out of a pair of push-broom heads shaped into a large V.
They typically clear a path about 24 inches wide and throw snow well away from the sidewalk while being pulled by a quick rider. The plows easily clear several inches of snow, revealing clean pavement. They have difficulty when trying to clean areas where snow has been packed into ice, but even mechanized plows have difficulty in those areas, Schmidt said.
The designs are pretty simple and cost between $60 and $100 to make. To help the fledgling effort along, McLain Cycle and Fitness loaned Schmidt a fat bike — a mountain bike adapted to carry wide tires that float over snow and sand better than traditional mountain bikes.
The group hopes to expand on its fleet of five plows to build a base of a few dozen riders to share the work of cutting paths along neglected sections of city sidewalks and pathways.
"There's a lot of cyclists in town that I think would be into it," Schmidt said.
"You could pay nothing and be helping the community and get pretty good exercise all within an hour of home," Otwell said.
If you'd like to lend your pedal power to the plowing effort, go to www.elgruponorte.com for more information.