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Daily Archives: June 7, 2011
Does the economy doom Obama's re-election hopes?
I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans can run just about anyone for President (note the qualifier – "just about" – not everyone, even among the declared candidates) and win given this economy and this president:
Americans' disapproval of how President Barack Obama is handling the economy and its growing budget deficit has reached new highs amid broad frustration over the slow pace of economic recovery, according to a Washington Post-ABC New poll released on Tuesday.
The ratings boost Obama received after the killing of Osama bin Laden has dissipated with his job approval rating back to 47 percent. Forty-nine percent disapprove of his performance.
Obama's approval rating bounced to 56 immediately after bin Laden was killed last month.
But it went back to a plurality very quickly. On the key issue, however, it hasn't returned to a particular percentage – it's gotten worse. Much worse:
Fifty-nine percent, a new high, gave Obama negative marks for his handling of the economy, up from 55 percent a month earlier.
Obama's approval rating on the deficit issue hit a new low of 33 percent, down 6 points since April.
Anyone who doesn't understand that is where the election will be decided hasn't been paying attention to politics very long. Bill Clinton knew it when he rode to victory on his "It's the economy, stupid". Ronald Reagan knew it when he continually asked, "are you better off now than you were 4 years ago"? And Barack Obama would probably kill to have the economic problems Jimmy Carter faced – not that he'd do any better than Carter.
The point is, in bad economic times, incumbents have a tough road ahead of them at election time. That's because economic issues, joblessness, insecurity and fear are felt and understood by everyone. Pocketbook issues are personal issues. And the public has always voted those issues in general elections – much to the disadvantage of incumbent politicians, especially presidents. There's a number going around out there which claims that no president since FDR has been re-elected with unemployment over 7.2% . Of course keep in mind only a some of them since then have run for re-election and not all of them had bad unemployment numbers at the time. The point, however, is that this sort of issue is critical to re-election chances.
The survey reflects a broadly pessimistic public mood as high gasoline prices, sliding home values and high unemployment numbers raised concerns about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery, The Washington Post said.
Eighty-nine percent of Americans say the economy is in bad shape; 57 percent say the recovery has not started and 66 percent said the United States was seriously on the wrong track.
Forty-five percent said they trust congressional Republicans over Obama to handle the economy, up 11 points since March.
If much of what is listed in the first paragraph isn't improving fairly dramatically when 2012 arrives, Obama is in for a long year and, just guessing here, an "upset" loss. The shine has worn off. The cache of electing a black president has run its course. History has been made. And now the results part of the show come to bear. Having been a moment in history won't save Obama if the economy still sucks as badly as it does now.
My dad used to always tell us boys, "you live between your ears", meaning attitude was critical to how you approached life and overcame obstacles. Attitude is also critical in economies. Pessimism isn't the predominant mood one wants within the citizenry when they're hoping to see it turn around. And it certainly isn't the mood a president wants through out the lane when he's running for re-election.
Yeah, this is going to be an interesting year and a half until election day 2012. I'm betting it's not better economically and, again depending on who the GOP eventually nominates, Republicans stand to win the election. Or, and you heard it here first with all the caveats – it is most likely the Republican's election to lose.
Of course, knowing them, I have little doubt they can manage to do that.
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Survey: As ObamaCare kicks in up to 30% of employers plan to drop health care coverage
This, of course, is "unexpected" (and not believed) by some. In fact, the White House has pushed back saying the findings of the survey of 1,300 employers is at odds with findings from the CBO, Urban Institute and Rand Corporation studies.
In an email response, the official wrote that when Massachusetts initiated its own reform, the number of individuals with employer-sponsored insurance increased.
Indeed, the Rand study released in April noted: "The percentage of employees offered insurance will not change substantially, but a small number of employees in small firms (defined as those with under 100 employees in 2016) will obtain employer-sponsored insurance through the state insurance exchanges."
In a Jan. 25 study, the Urban Institute said that reports of the demise of employer-sponsored insurance were "premature" and that few would stop offering.
"Our results show the opposite — the [Affordable Care Act] has little effect on overall [employer-sponsored] coverage, and overall employer spending on health care would be slightly lower under the ACA," according to its own study.
However, one can speculate that as the law becomes better known, employers are having second thoughts about trying to cope with something most of them would just as soon lay off elsewhere. The cost and hassle just aren't worth it and now that there are alternatives, a good percentage of them are actually interested in pursuing them:
The survey of 1,300 employers says those who are keenly aware of the health-reform measure probably are more likely to consider an alternative to employer-sponsored plans, with 50% to 60% in this group expected to make a change. It also found that for some, it makes more sense to switch.
"At least 30% of employers would gain economically from dropping coverage, even if they completely compensated employees for the change through other benefit offerings or higher salaries," the study says.
It goes on to add: "Contrary to what employers assume, more than 85% of employees would remain at their jobs even if their employers stopped offering [employer-sponsored insurance], although about 60% would expect increased compensation.
Health care benefits are a net loser for any company. Cost added to the requirement for staff, contracts, problems, etc. makes it a program many employers would love to ditch. But such benefits have become a part of any competitive package through the years – the better the benefits, the more attractive the offer. Now, under ObamaCare, those "Cadillac" plan are going to be taxed (well, unless you have an exemption like most unions). So there's little incentive to continue with them. Consequently, despite promises to the contrary, employers aren't going to pay for something that is going to be taxed at a higher rate. So you won't get to keep your plan.
Employers, in the meantime, are looking for cost savings alternatives and dumping health care cost and the associated hassles has to be very attractive to them. So it comes as no surprise, at least to me, that 30% of those surveyed are considering exactly that. A huge "told you so" that critics pointed to prior to ObamaCare passage that was largely waived away by supporters.
So who you going believe – CBO, Urban Institute and Rand, or human nature?
Yup – me too.
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A couple of enviro myths and reality
Myth one – wind power has no down side. Well, except for the fact that wind power needs fossil fuel backup to give it any consistency and thus can be hardly called strictly renewable or "clean energy".
But in this case, I was thinking more on the endangered species side of things. The assumption is that wind power is an entirely eco-friendly way of generating power. Yeah, not so much if you're a bird – especially, in the case of California, a golden eagle:
The death count along the ridgelines of the Bay Area's Altamount Pass Wind Resource Area has averaged 67 a year for three decades.
The 200ft high turbines, which have been operating since the 1980s, lie in the heart of the grassy canyons that are home to one of the highest densities of nesting golden eagles in the US.
'It would take 167 pairs of local nesting golden eagles to produce enough young to compensate for their mortality rate related to wind energy production,' field biologist Doug Bell, manager of East Bay Regional Park District's wildlife programme, told the Los Angeles Times. 'We only have 60 pairs,' he added.
Interesting – the enviro-crowd will go to war for some tiny fish no one is heard of to stop a dam or some other project, but when something they mostly support grinds up endangered golden eagles at a rate at which they can't replace themselves, crickets (endangered crickets, of course). In CA only the Audubon Society is speaking out.
And nationally:
Nationwide, about 440,000 birds are said to be accidentally killed at wind farms each year, as well as thousands more bats. With the government pushing for more wind energy farms, that statistic is likely to rise.
Can't wait to see what comes of the Cape Wind project off of MA. The toll of birds is sure to rise, and my guess is it will become a favorite hang out for sharks – with the automatic chumming and all.
Myth two – we're "deforesting" the earth and that is a major reason that the climate is changing and getting warmer (more CO2 generated by man , minus less CO2 capture by forests).
For years exponents of climate change theories have used images of deforestation to support their cause.
However, the density of forests and woodland across much of the world is actually increasing, according to a respected scientific study.
The change, which is being dubbed the 'Great Reversal', could be crucial in reducing atmospheric carbon, which is linked to climate change.
Seems that the density has in fact increased significantly enough to actually reverse what was claimed as irreversible a decade ago:
In countries from Finland to Malaysia, the thickening has taken place so quickly that it has reversed the carbon losses caused by deforestation between 1990 and 2010.
Of course, even if they acknowledge the results of the study, enviro types aren't happy with the mix of the new density.
Environmentalists expressed concerns, however, that much of the increasing density is driven by huge new monoculture plantations.
In China, an ambitious reforestation programme has added three million hectares to the country's forests every year over the past decade, but green campaigners believe this is predominantly composed of one species – eucalyptus.
But the study says the density, regardless of species, is having the effect of taking in more carbon that forest were taking in during the previous decade, regardless of species.
The research, carried out by teams from the University of Helsinki and New York's Rockefeller University, shows that forests are thickening in 45 of 68 countries, which together account for 72 per cent of global forests. Traditionally, environmentalists have focused their concern solely on the dwindling extent of forested areas, but the authors believe evidence of denser forests could be crucial in reducing the world's carbon footprint.
So – if you're one of the global warming alarmists who want to do something about your carbon footprint – go plant a tree or two. As for the myth of deforestation – well, it's just that, a myth. 10 million hectares of "new forest" are planted each year on newly felled woodland or reclaimed land. And, per the study, the density in which it is planted has, within a decade, "reversed" any theorized damage and has the world in a net positive situation for CO2 capture. That means, of course, that the alarmists no longer have this particular issue with which to hammer industries that use forest products – well except whine about what they're planting.
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Recommended Centerfire Rifle Cartridges in Every Caliber
By Chuck Hawks
Author's Preface
This article was originally penned in 2002. I was amused, therefore, to find in the May/June 2008 edition of Peterson's Rifle Shooter magazine a quite similar article, also listing favorite cartridges by caliber, by another well known gun writer. Some, but by no means all, of our "favorites" turn out to be the same.
There are many useful centerfire rifle cartridges and considerable overlap among them. Whenever anyone picks "favorites" it is obviously a subjective decision and one with which there can be legitimate disagreement. At least I can claim to have made my choices known first!
.17 caliber cartridges
There have been a number of .17 caliber wildcats and a few .17 caliber centerfires have even achieved factory loaded status. However, even after the introduction of the fabulously successful .17 HMR rimfire, the sales of .17 centerfires has languished.
Hornady has made a bid to change that with the introduction of the .17 Hornet. This .17 is based on a blown out, sharp shouldered, necked-down .22 Hornet case. The result is a very small CF cartridge with big time performance. The .17 Hornet launches a 20 grain V-Max bullet at a MV of 3650 fps, about the same velocity achieved by the .22-250 with a 55 grain bullet, only at a fraction of the muzzle blast, recoil and expense. Ideal for use in semi-populated areas, the .17 Hornet also creates less barrel fouling than the larger .17 centerfires. It is the right cartridge at the right time.
.20 caliber cartridges
Most of the .20 caliber (5mm) varmint and small game cartridges are wildcats and none has ever become popular. However, there is one .20 caliber cartridge that has achieved factory loaded status and become popular: the .204 Ruger.
The .204 Ruger was a joint development of Hornady and Ruger, and the goal was a balanced cartridge that could honestly claim a factory loaded MV of over 4000 fps. By "balanced" I mean that the .204 Ruger was designed to deliver superb accuracy, ultra-high velocity and reasonable barrel life with bullets of adequate sectional density and ballistic coefficient. In addition, the .204 was designed to work in rifles with .223 length actions. Hornady and Ruger achieved their design goals with the .204 Ruger, the best varmint cartridge to come down the pike in a long time.
.22 caliber cartridges
With few exceptions, the .22 centerfire varmint cartridges can be divided into two basic velocity ranges. First, we have cartridges with MV's in the high 2000's to low 3000 fps range; second, we have cartridges with MV's in the high 3000's to low 4000 fps range.
The .223 Remington is the obvious choice in the first category, because of its great popularity and the cheap factory loaded ammunition available in the caliber. Unfortunately, that inexpensive ammo usually is not loaded with varmint hunting bullets, nor does it deliver acceptable accuracy in most varmint rifles. The serious shooter with a .223 varmint rifle usually ends up shooting premium factory loads or reloading to achieve the desired level of performance and accuracy. Once the right load is found, however, the cartridge can be brilliantly accurate and its basic ballistics (55 grains at 3200 fps) are perfect for about 90% of varmint shooting, as are its relatively mild report and minimal recoil.
My second choice among the .22 centerfire varmint cartridges is the legendary .220 Swift. The first factory loaded cartridge to offer a MV in excess of 4000 fps and for decades the highest velocity cartridge available, the Swift can outperform the .22-250, is just as accurate and the two are indistinguishable in terms of blast and recoil. No less an expert than Jack O'Connor, the Dean of Gun Writers, considered the Swift the ultimate varmint cartridge. Fact is, it still is.
.24 (6mm) caliber cartridges
The .24's are the most popular combination varmint/antelope/deer cartridges. The three leading .24 caliber hunting cartridges in North America are the .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington and .240 Weatherby Magnum. Europeans have their fine 6mm Freres, along with the 6x70R. These are all fine cartridges. Then, there is the misbegotten .243 WSSM, a ballistic duplicate of the 6mm Rem. that sacrifices that cartridges reliability and flexibility for 1/2" of action length. A bad trade-off that is not worth further consideration.
Among the domestic American sixes, The .243 Winchester offers good performance on both varmints and deer size game. Rifles and ammunition in .243 are much more widely distributed than for any other 6mm cartridge and it has become a world standard. The .243's position as the 6th best selling of all centerfire rifle cartridges makes it the odds-on favorite among the 6mm cartridges.
The standout in performance is the .240 Weatherby Magnum. It is based on a unique (essentially .30-06 size) case designed for the purpose by Roy Weatherby. The .240 offers the highest velocity in the caliber while delivering the least recoil of any of the ultra-long range hunting cartridges. Admittedly, it has too much muzzle blast for most varmint hunters and factory loaded ammunition is expensive. For these reasons it is not an ideal combination cartridge, but it cannot be denied that the .240 Weatherby Magnum stands above the other .24's as a CXP2 game cartridge. It is the best of the breed.
.25 caliber cartridges
The .25's were traditionally seen as combination varmint/antelope/deer cartridges and they can still fulfill that role. However, the .24's are generally better dual purpose cartridges. I am convinced that, today, the .25's are viewed by most shooters as low recoil deer and CXP2 game cartridges. In this role, the .257 Roberts is the optimum .25, ideal for beginners and experts alike. It is based on the 7x57 Mauser case and it is probably the best balanced of all the .25 caliber cartridges. It shoots flat, doesn't kick much and handles bullet weights from 87 to 120 grains with aplomb, making it suitable for all CXP2 game.
However, in terms of pure performance, no other .25 can beat the .257 Weatherby Magnum, Roy Weatherby's favorite cartridge. The .257 Wby. Mag. may well be the best long range deer, antelope, sheep and goat cartridge on the planet. It is equal to the 7mm Ultra Mag and .30-378 Weatherby in range and trajectory with only a fraction of the recoil.
The recoil and muzzle blast of the .257 Weatherby takes it out of the varmint cartridge class. It is an ultra-long range CXP2 class game cartridge, more on the order of the 6.5x68 or .264 Winchester Magnum in performance and recoil than the .24 and .25 caliber dual-purpose cartridges. However, as an ultra-long range cartridge it is unexcelled; the expression "four feet in the air" must have been coined for the .257 Weatherby.
.26 (6.5mm) caliber cartridges
The 6.5x55 SE and .260 Remington are the most capable of the standard 6.5's and their ballistic capabilities are just about identical. The 6.5x55 was originally designed for 160 grain bullets and its case is therefore a bit longer, while the .260 was designed for 140 grain bullets and is based on the ubiquitous .308 Winchester case. Today, 140 grain bullets are the most popular weights in both calibers, although bullets from 100 to 160 grains are commonly available. Both cartridges are capable of cleanly harvesting all CXP2 game and they do so with minimum punishment to the shooter. Because of their relatively mild recoil and muzzle blast, they are very good choices for lightweight mountain rifles. They are top choices for the beginning big game hunter, as well as the canny old pro. This is a "pick 'em" situation, as both are outstanding hunting cartridges.
.27 caliber cartridges
When any discussion turns to .27 caliber cartridges, the .270 Winchester immediately comes to mind. It is simply one of the best big game cartridges ever devised and the standard of comparison among long range cartridges. It is one of the four cartridges on the "short list" of all-around, world-wide big game cartridges. It is also the second or third best selling of all big game cartridges (behind only the .30-06 and possibly the .30-30). Winchester's original remains the best and most versatile of the .27's.
For many years the .270 Winchester was the only .27 caliber cartridge, but now there are other .27 caliber cartridges that deserve consideration. These include the 6.8mm SPC, designed for the AR platform, the .270 Weatherby Magnum and the .270 WSM. Both of the magnums shoot slightly flatter than the .270 Winchester and fall into the ultra-long range cartridge category, but at the price of increased recoil and muzzle blast. Of the two, the .270 Weatherby Magnum is clearly the superior cartridge. It offers higher performance and better feed geometry for use in magazine rifles. If you want a .270 Magnum, the Weatherby version is the way to go.
.28 (7mm) caliber cartridges
The Sevens (.284" bullet diameter) are exceeded in popularity only by the .30's with North American hunters. There are many fine standard 7mm cartridges, including the 7x57 Mauser, 7x57R, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08 Remington, 7x64, 7x65R, .280 Remington and .284 Winchester. In addition, there are a plethora of 7mm Magnums in short, standard, long and oversize configurations.
The best balanced cartridge of all the 7's is the 7x57mm Mauser, with the newer (short action) 7mm-08 Remington a close second. Despite being introduced in 1892, the 7x57 is a modern cartridge in every respect. It shoots flat enough and hits hard enough to be considered an all-around cartridge and it is pleasant to shoot. Because it doesn't kick too hard, it can be chambered in lightweight rifles. Loaded to 50,000 cup, its ballistics are equal to those of the 7mm-08 and its longer neck and longer action make it a better choice with heavy bullets or for reloading. The 7x57 is chambered in a reasonable selection of rifles and the ammunition is distributed around the world. It has taken all manner of game, from jackrabbits to elephants, so its effectiveness cannot be questioned. The 7x57 is simply one of the world's greatest hunting cartridges.
The most popular of all 7mm cartridges is the 7mm Remington Magnum. Remington's Big 7 is the best selling of all magnum rifle cartridges and the only magnum included on the short list of the best all-around cartridges. For big game hunting the 7mm Rem. Mag. is hard to beat. It shoots as flat as a .270 and hits big animals as hard as a .30-06. It was designed to feed reliably in standard length actions. Recoil, shooting the popular 150-160 grain bullets in a typical 8.5 pound magnum rifle, is just under 20 ft. lbs., but becomes punishing in lightweight rifles. Don't get suckered into purchasing any lightweight 7mm Mag. rifle. There are longer and fatter 7mm Magnums that offer similar ballistics and oversize 7mm Magnums that shoot even flatter, but none offer the 7mm Remington Magnum's blend of performance, reliability and availability. Remington simply got it right.
.30 and .303 caliber cartridges
This is an especially confusing category, as there are so many .30-.303 caliber cartridges on the market. It is hard to compare cartridges as diverse as the .30 Carbine, 7.62x39, .30-30 Winchester, .30-40 Krag, .300 Savage, .308 Marlin Express, .303 British, 7.65x53, 7.5x55, .307 Winchester, .30 TC, .308 Winchester, 7.62x54R, .30-06 Springfield, .30R Blaser and the various .300 Magnums.
The recently introduced .308 Marlin Express takes advantage of Hornady's Flex-Tip bullet technology to allow the use of spitzer bullets in lever action rifles with tubular magazines. Ballistically, the .308 Marlin essentially duplicates the .300 Savage and .308 Winchester. For hunters who feel the need for more power and range than the .30-30 offers, the .308 Marlin is the answer. This fine all-around cartridge offers an extra 50 yards of MPBR compared to the .30-30.
However, the .30-30 Winchester remains the best and most popular .30 caliber deer cartridge. It is more popular than all other deer cartridges combined. It is a deadly medium game cartridge out to at least 200 yards and not many riflemen should shoot farther than that. It will also do for considerably larger animals at closer range. The .30-30 kicks less than the .30-40, .303 British, .307 Win., .308 Marlin or .300 Savage, is plentifully available in new or used rifles and .30-30 cartridges are available everywhere ammunition is sold. The .30-30 is the classic medium range deer and general CXP2 game cartridge and it is still the best.
The .300 Magnums are fine long range cartridges and can be used in the "all-around" role, but the fact is that all of them (including the WSM, SAUM, Winchester, Norma, Remington Ultra, Weatherby, etc.) kick so hard that most riflemen are simply unable to do their best shooting with them. Cartridges such as the .30 TC and .30R blaser merely duplicate the ballistics of previous, and far more popular, cartridges. In the all-around category, the two serious contenders are the .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester and both are included on the short list of all-around calibers.
The .30-06 Springfield is the best selling big game cartridge in the world and .30-06 ammo can be found anywhere ammunition is sold. Almost every hunting rifle with an action long enough to accommodate the cartridge is chambered for the .30-06. There can be no question about its killing power; it is in use around the world on a great variety of game and its record speaks for itself. With 150 grain spitzer bullets it is a good long range cartridge and with 180 grain bullets it is capable of cleanly harvesting CXP3 game. Because of its standard length case and long neck, the .30-06 can make efficient use of the heaviest (especially 220 grain) bullets, when necessary. The Alaska Game Department, for example, specifically recommends the .30-06/220 as the minimum load for brown bear.
Much the same can be said for the .308 Winchester. It is also a top selling cartridge that can be purchased wherever ammunition is sold. It is chambered in an even greater number of rifle models, as it is a short action cartridge that will cycle through some rifles that will not accept the longer .30-06 cartridge. It, too, is a worldwide cartridge that has proven itself everywhere big game is hunted. Performance is almost as good as the .30-06 with bullets up to and including 150 grains and acceptable with bullets weighing up to 180 grains. (The 7.65mm NATO was designed for 150 grain bullets.)
No hunter considering an all-around .30 caliber rifle can go wrong by choosing either the .30-06 or the .308, so it basically comes down to personal preference. For many years I was a fan of the .308, but I have finally come around to thinking that the extra versatility of the .30-06 with heavy bullets more than justifies its 1/2" longer action.
.32 (8mm) caliber cartridges
On the continent of Europe, 8mm cartridges like the 8x57JS and 8x68S have traditionally been the top all-around cartridges. Fine cartridges they are, although they have never been very popular in North America. Here we have had .32 cartridges ranging in power from the .32-20 Winchester (suitable only for small game and varmints) to the 8mm Remington Magnum (suitable for all North American big game).
However, the .32's have always seemed to be "in-between" cartridges to me. By that I mean that they are in-between the more popular .30's and the true medium bores, which start at .33 caliber. This being the case, I have never had much affinity for any .32 except one: the .32 Winchester Special.
The .32 Special is ballistically very similar to the .30-30 and it has generally been chambered in the same rifles. Using a 170 grain bullet, the .32 Special offers slightly more velocity and energy than the .30-30, but slightly less penetration. It is pretty much a standoff in terms of overall performance. Like the .30-30, the .32 Special is an excellent deer and medium game cartridge within 200 yards and within 100 yards it can take much larger game. Winchester used to describe it as "perfect for black bear." Like the .30-30, the .32 Special offers good killing power and mild recoil in handy lever action hunting rifles. The recent introduction of Hornady LEVERevolution ammunition with Flex-Tip spitzer bullets has given the classic .32 Special a new lease on life.
In the all-around category, the standout 8mm is the 8x57mm JS Mauser. Unfortunately, this excellent cartridge is underloaded by U.S. ammo makers. In Europe, or as handloaded for Model 98 Mauser rifles, the 8x57 JS essentially duplicates the ballistics of the .308 Winchester and .30-06. If you want a high intensity .32, the 8x57 JS is the odds-on choice.
.33 caliber cartridges
.33 caliber is the beginning of the true medium bore cartridges. These are powerful cartridges designed for use on tough and dangerous game. The most common .33's today are the .338 Marlin Express, .338 Federal, .338-06 A-Square, .338 Winchester Magnum and .340 Weatherby Magnum, although there are a number of other .338 calibers on the market, particularly magnums.
Of the standard .338's, the best balanced appears to be the .338 Federal. This is based on a .308 Winchester case necked-up to accept .338" bullets. Federal factory loads generate maximum velocity (and recoil), closely approaching .338-06 performance levels. However, for most purposes, the .338 Federal can be handloaded down to between 2400-2450 fps with a 200 grain bullet. This considerably reduces recoil for deer, black bear and elk hunting at ranges out to 200 yards. The .338 Federal is the modern, factory loaded, version of Jack O'Connors ideal woods cartridge.
As much as I like the relatively moderate .338 Federal, I have to admit that the best of the modern .33's for large as well as dangerous game is the .338 Winchester Magnum. This is America's favorite elk, moose and brown bear cartridge. Winchester's standard length .338 Magnum is the only really popular medium bore cartridge in North America. It is the one medium bore for which there is a large number and variety of new rifles and for which ammunition is readily available almost everywhere. The .338 Magnum's popularity and usefulness is not limited to North America; it will be found all over the world where big and dangerous animals are hunted.
The .338 Winchester Magnum shoots flat enough to be considered a long range rifle, as flat or flatter than the .300 Winchester Magnum with a 200 grain bullet. With the heavy 250 grain bullets it hits hard enough to kill any animal on earth. Recoil is right up there, but less than for most cartridges with similar power. If I had to do all of my shooting in Alaska with just one rifle, it would be a .338 Winchester Magnum.
.35 caliber cartridges
There have been a surprising number of commercial .35 caliber cartridges. Obsolescent cartridges include the old .35 Winchester and the .348 Winchester. Currently available standard calibers include the .357 Magnum revolver cartridge (as adapted to rifles), .35 Remington, .356 Winchester, .358 Winchester and .35 Whelen. Magnums include the short .350 Remington Magnum, the standard length .358 Norma Magnum and the long .358 STA.
As plentiful as the .35's are, in terms of popularity none of them have exactly set the world on fire. In general, they simply kick too hard for the average rifleman. Among standard .35's, the .358 Winchester is probably the best choice. It is available in the excellent Browning BLR rifle and will handle all CXP2 and CXP3 game within its MPBR. It is all the medium bore cartridge most hunters will ever want or need.
Among the magnum .35's, I am convinced that the .350 Remington Magnum, the first short magnum cartridge, is the most useful. It was introduced almost 40 years before the WSM and Rem. SAUM short magnums and its case design is fundamentally superior. The .350 Magnum is a true big and dangerous game cartridge and it is the only such cartridge that can be chambered in a short action rifle. It makes serious medium bore stopping power available in today's hottest class of rifles. The .350 kills almost as well as the .338 Mag. and its recoil is usefully less than most of the other medium bore magnums.
.36 (9.3mm) caliber cartridges
I have come to be a believer in the 9.3mm caliber and Guns and Shooting Online probably includes more information about 9.3mm cartridges than any other web site. 9.3mm rifles have historically been rare in North America, although that is finally beginning to change, but they are popular in Europe and Africa. They are, in general, fine medium bore cartridges similar in capability to the North American .35 caliber cartridges and the British .375 cartridges. Like all powerful medium bore cartridges they kick pretty hard, which limits their popularity. The best known of the currently available 9.3mmm cartridges are the 9.3x57, 9.3x62, 9.3x64 and 9.3x74R.
The 9.3's can be divided into rimmed cartridges designed for use in single shot and double rifles, and rimless cartridges intended for use in magazine fed repeating rifles. In the former category, the standard is the 9.3x74R. This is a long cartridge nearly identical in performance to the .375 H&H Flanged Magnum. The 9.3x74R can be used to take any game animal in the world and it has long been regarded as an all-around African cartridge. Norma (Swedish) 9.3x74R factory loads can be taken as typical. They drive a 286 grain bullet at a MV of 2362 fps and ME of 3544 ft. lbs. Hornady now offers a similar Dangerous Game load using their 286 grain SP-RP InterLock bullet. These loads are suitable for all North American, European and African heavy game. I own a Ruger No. 1S single shot rifle in 9.3x74R and I can attest that it is a great caliber.
Of the rimless cartridges designed for use in bolt action repeating rifles, the most popular is the 9.3x62mm. This standard length cartridge has a .470" rim diameter and it can be chambered in practically any rifle that can handle the .30-06. The 9.3x62 duplicates the ballistics of the larger 9.3x74R and kicks about like a .35 Whelen, which is to say considerably less than a .375 H&H. Its 286 grain bullet is identical in sectional density to a 300 grain .375 bullet (SD = .305) and superior to a 250 grain .35 caliber bullet (SD = .279). Most European ammo manufacturers load 9.3x62 ammo, as does Hornady in the U.S. CZ, Sako and others offer 9.3x62 rifles to North American hunters. The 9.3x62mm is perhaps the best balanced of all medium more cartridges. If I could choose only one of my medium bore rifles for hunting around the world, it would be my CZ Safari Grade 9.3x62.
.37 caliber cartridges
There are many .375 Magnums, but very few standard .375 cartridges. The only two in the latter category that are factory loaded in the U.S. are the old .38-55, which actually uses .375" bullets, and the more recent .375 Winchester. Actually, the .375 Win. is based on a thick wall .38-55 size case loaded to higher pressure. It is a considerable improvement over the .38-55, falling between the .35 Remington and the .358 Winchester in power. The .375 Win. has been well covered in a series of four "Hunting with the .375 WCF" articles by Dave Thornbloom (see the Hunting Stories index page). Unfortunately, as far as I know, no .375 Win. rifles are currently offered, although at one time Winchester and Marlin lever actions were advertised in the caliber.
Although there are now many .375 Magnum cartridges, the .375 H&H Magnum remains the world leader. This is the cartridge that no less an authority than Jack O'Connor called "the queen of the medium bores" and one of the world's greatest all-around cartridges. There can be no doubt that the .375 H&H has accounted for more head of big and dangerous game than any other .375 and probably more than any other medium bore caliber. The .375 H&H is also available in more rifles than the other .37 caliber cartridge and its ammunition is distributed all over the world, wherever big and dangerous game is hunted.
Outsized recoil is a given, considering that the .375 H&H throws a 300 grain bullet at up to 2700 fps. However, it is no worse than the other .375 Magnum calibers and considerably less than the fearsome (at both ends) .378 Weatherby.
Big bore (.40+ caliber) cartridges
Big bore rifles, those with bores over .40" diameter, are surprisingly numerous. A powerful medium bore, like a .375 Magnum, will do all that is needed for hunting any of the world's bovines, including the famed African Cape buffalo, Asian water buffalo and North American bison, but big bore rifle cartridges continue to prosper.
Only the elephant, hippo and rhino really justify the existence of the big bore African cartridges and none of these animals are included in most safaris today. The cartridges in question include the .450/.400, .404 Jeffery, .416 Remington Magnum, .416 Rigby, .416 Weatherby Magnum, .450 Nitro Express, .458 Winchester Magnum, .458 Lott, .460 Weatherby Magnum and .470 Nitro Express (to name some of the best known elephant cartridges--there are many others).
Among the elephant cartridges, the .458 Winchester Magnum is the most popular and the odds-on choice for the North American hunter. One big advantage of this cartridge is that it fits in standard (.30-06) length actions. Any elephant rifle is a big investment considering the very limited use to which it will be put on safari. Fortunately, for the reloader, a .458 Magnum rifle is not only for large, dangerous CXP4 game. The handloader with a .458 Magnum can create reduced power loads suitable for moderate range hunting of CXP2 or CXP3 class game, significently expanding the heavy rifle's usefulness. Handloads can duplicate the performance of the .45-70 (400 grain bullet at 1330 fps) and .450 Marlin (350 grain bullet at 2100 fps) in the .458 Mag. case and this gives Winchester's .458 an insurmountable advantage over the larger-cased elephant rounds. A secondary consideration is the fact that many bolt action .458 rifles are startlingly accurate.
The other class of well known big bore cartridges were used for hunting the heavy game of North America and especially the American bison, back when the plains of North America supported great numbers of these huge beasts. The .45-70 Government is the best known of these cartridges and the similar .450 Marlin is a modern belted version of the .45-70. The .444 Marlin is a modern elk cartridge reminiscent of the old, straight cased, buffalo cartridges. The recently re-introduced .405 Winchester is another powerful American big bore, popularized by Teddy Roosevelt on his famous African safari. Even the long obsolete .45-90 is making a modest comeback from the grave.
Of the North American big bore cartridges, the most popular is the .45-70. It is available in the widest selection of rifles, all of the major US ammo companies offer .45-70 factory loads, there is a good selection of .458" bullets for the reloader and it is an exceedingly accurate old cartridge. Shooting modern factory loads or equivalent reloads, which use a 300 grain JHP bullet at around 1800 fps, it makes a fine woods cartridge for deer and black bear hunting.
In strong firearms, such as the Marlin lever action and Ruger, Dakota and Browning/Winchester single shot rifles, the .45-70 can become a whole 'nother cartridge. Using hot handloads with suitable 350-400 grain bullets at 1900-2100 fps or (in strong single shot rifles) a 500 grain bullet at up to 1800 fps, the .45-70 can take any North American big game animal within 100 yards. For that matter, it has been used to take all of the African "big five." The old .45-70 is certainly the most versatile and practical of the American big bores.
Note: All of the rifle cartridges mentioned in this article are covered in detail in articles that can be found on the Rifle Cartridge Page.
Copyright 2002, 2016 by Chuck Hawks. All rights reserved.

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Mangalore 1st Feb:The Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL) which was striving to acquire more than 4,000 acres of land for the project is not showing any interest to acquire the 8.5 acres of notified land at Shanthigudde in Bajpe village eventhough the residents are ready to sell their land.
According to residents what makes MSEZL swither in the acquisition process here is that the authority will have to spend crores for rehabilitation and it has to provide jobs to around 115 people since there are around 115 houses in the notified 8.5 acres.
The Shanthigudde area was earmarked in the MSEZ project and all the residents here were given notice as per Section 28(2) of the KIADB Act 1966.
Majority of the residents had agreed to sell their property in writing too. But the residents now allege that the MSEZ and KIADB are not proceeding with the acquisition process to avoid the overburden of compensation and rehabilitation.
If the land is acquired, MSEZ will have to give nearly Rs 4 crore or around 115 job for the people of Shanthigudde. All the houses here were provided to them under the Ashraya Scheme of the government.
Residents are willing to sell or are forced to sell their land because once the SEZ project was implemented they will be isolated as islanders.
Moreover, they will have to bear the hazards of mega industries. Residents have already handed over a memorandum to officials of the MSEZ and to Deputy Commissioner (DC) M Maheshwar Rao in this regard.
A delegation of residents including Mayydi, Krishnaraj, former ZP member Rolphy D'Costa and MRPL-ONGC Nirvasitara Samiti former president Venu Vinod Shetty led by former MLA Krishna Palemar met the DC on Thursday.
Residents told this website's newspaper that DC Rao assured all possible help to acquire the land for the MSEZ and thereby provide rehabilitation and compensation.
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Smoking Ban Petition Drive Falls Short
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The effort to put Casper's amended smoking ban on the ballot has fallen 61 signatures short.
Those opposed to the exceptions in the ban that were passed by City Council last month needed to collect 2,554 signatures. However, all of those signatures had to be from registered voters living in the city of Casper.
Although petition organizer Smokefree Natrona County turned in more than 3,000 signatures, it was still not enough of a cushion. According to city officials, only 78% of all collected signatures were acceptable.
Officials say it took two teams of two people to confirm all signatures. Those teams worked up to seven hours a day.
Casper City Council last year passed a ban that outlawed smoking in virtually all indoor public places. But after last November's elections, the new council decided to exempt bars, healthcare facilities and private clubs not open to the public from the smoking ban.
A handful of bars have returned to allowing smoking since the amended ordinance went into effect a couple of weeks ago. But most bars in the city still are smoke free.


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−Fort Ridgely John LaBatte Program and Battlefield Tour1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The causes of the US Dakota War in 1862 were many and complicated Independent Historian John LaBatte will examine these. At least nine of John's Dakota and white ancestors were involved in the US Dakota War of 1862.
Join John LaBatte for the 1pm program and again for the 2:30pm battlefield tour.
Join us from 12-4pm for this event on Saturday, July 5. Admission if $5/adults; $3/seniors, students with ID and children 6-17; MNHS and NCHS members are free.
Fort Ridgely is located within the State Park, seven miles south of Fairfax and eleven miles north of Sleepy Eye on Minnesota Highway 4.+1:00 pmFort Ridgely John LaBatte Program and Battlefield Tour
−Bernadotte Lutheran Summer Outdoor Service Schedule9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bernadotte Lutheran Summer Outdoor Service Schedule – relaxed atmosphere…devotion…music with a message and more!
Sunday, July 6, at 9:30am, music by Wendinger Band
Wednesday, July 16, at 7pm, music by Monson Band
Sunday, August 3, at 11am, music by Dick Kimmel
Wednesday, August 14, at 7pm, music by Allen Carlson and Son
Sunday, August 24, at 11am, music by Larry Mages
Bernadotte Lutheran Church is located at 34122 515th Avenue, Lafayette (just 5 miles east of Lafayette on Cty Rd 1 and Cty Rd 4)+9:30 amBernadotte Lutheran Summer Outdoor Service Schedule
−Mayo House Artwork Tour12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The historic W.W. Mayo House will be open for tours from 12-4pm on Sunday, July 6, with a special interpretation of the artwork on display and relating to the W.W. Mayo House. This collection includes portraits of Dr. Mayo and Louisa Mayo, Green Giant Marketing Art, the Mothers Statue and folk art from the mid-1800′s.
The W. W. Mayo House is located at 118 N Main Street in LeSueur.+12:00 pmMayo House Artwork Tour
−Independence Celebration at the Harkin Store1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
On Sunday, July 6, the historical Harkin Store will celebrate our great nation with the firing of a cannon. The New Ulm Battery will start at 1pm with the firing of the old 1852 cannon every half hour and on the hour.
Enjoy cold treats while listening about the 1870′s riverboat town of West Newton and the Harkin Store. Bring a lawn chair or blanket or sit on the porch for a relaxing afternoon.
The program is included with the admission to the store. We are open on July 4 from 10am-5pm. We are open everyday except Mondays.+1:00 pmIndependence Celebration at the Harkin Store
−Puppet Wagon Schedule, New Ulm6:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Puppet Wagon, sponsored by New Ulm Park and Recreation and Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth
2014 Schedule:
Mondays, German Park, 6:15pm – July 7, 14, 21 and 28
Tuesdays, Harmon Park, 9:30am – July 8, 15, 23 and 30
Tuesdays, Lincoln Park, 11am – July 8, 15, 23 and 30
Thursdays, Washington Park, 9:30am – July 10, 17, 24 and 31
Thursdays, Hermann Heights Park, 11am – July 10, 17, 24 and 31
In case of inclement weather, Puppet Wagon may be canceled. Cancellation line: 507-354-9041; New Ulm Park and Recreation: 507-359-8344+6:15 pmPuppet Wagon Schedule, New Ulm
−Senior Dance in St. Peter1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Senior Dance Tuesday, July 8, 1-4pm. Music provided by Lyndon Peterson at the American Legion, 229 W. Nassau in St. Peter. There will be an admission charge for this event.
Sponsored by: St. Peter Senior Center+1:00 pmSenior Dance in St. Peter
−Comfrey Lions Supper5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Comfrey Lions will jump start the Comfrey Annual Celebration by serving a BBQ or hot dog meal on Thursday from 5-7pm. Their Ice Cream Social will be served during the Little Miss Pageant at 7pm and the Variety Show at 7:30pm.
The Lions will also be collecting unused glasses, hearing aids and footwear.+5:00 pmComfrey Lions Supper
−Catholic Order of Foresters July Meeting6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The COF July meeting/family picnic will be held at Hermann Heights on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30pm in shelter #1. Members, spouses and families are invited. A lunch will be served of hot dogs, beans, potato salad and chips. Beverages and utensils will be provided.+6:30 pmCatholic Order of Foresters July Meeting
−Hot Topics Event, New Ulm7:30 am – 9:00 am
Hot Topics event on Friday, July 11, the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a presentation on the ISD 88 referendum, which proposes the building of a new high school complex and other facility improvements. The presentation will take place in the lunchroom at the current high school at 414 S Payne with complimentary coffee and muffins available for those attending.
The public is invited to attend the presentation by Jeff Bertrang, ISD 88 Superintendent. To RSVP for the event, call the Chamber at 507-233-4300 or email email@example.com. The presentation begins at 7:30am and will conclude around 8:30am. This event is open to the public. Attendees will need to use Payne Street to enter the high school parking lot adn then follow the signs.+7:30 amHot Topics Event, New Ulm
−Winthrop Farm City Fun Fest12:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Winthrop Farm City Fun Fest July 11-13
Friday – Pork Chop Feed and the Bar Olympics
Saturday – Kids Pedal Pull; Bean Bag tournament; street dance
Sunday – Annual Car Show; parade; chicken dinner
Free entertainment in the park by Eagle River Band+12:00 pmWinthrop Farm City Fun Fest
−Lafayette Legion Pork Chop Supper5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Lafayette American Legion Post 300 and the American Legion Auxiliary will host a Pork Chop Supper on Friday, July 11. The supper will be served from 5-7:30pm at the Lafayette Community Center.
The meal will include grilled pork chops, baked beans, potato salad, beverage and cupcake. There will also be a hot dog plate available. The chops will be prepared by Nicollet County Pork Producers. Join them for supper and stay to hear the Lafayette City Band perform.+5:00 pmLafayette Legion Pork Chop Supper
−Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown Concert6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown continues its 2014 season with a concert on Friday, July 11, beginning at 7:15pm. A picturesque park, timeless music and a playground for the kids.
Members of Augustana Church begin serving old-fashioned fare at 6pm, including BBQ's, root beer floats and pies and brownie sundaes. Come rain or shine.+6:00 pmGibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown Concert
−Songs of Hope Concert, New Ulm7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Songs of Hope, a concert by young artists from countries worldwide, will be Friday, July 11, 7pm, United Church of Christ of New Ulm, 301 S Minnesota, New Ulm. Admission is free thanks to the sponsors. For more info, visit www.soundsofhope.org.+7:00 pmSongs of Hope Concert, New Ulm
−Breakfast on the Farm7:00 am – 10:00 am
Nicollet County Farm Bureau and KNUJ AM 860 invite everyone to Breakfast on the Farm at the Marvin and Laurie Krohn farm, 43527 County Road 4 in Nicollet on Saturday, July 12, 7-10am.
Serving sausage, eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee and cheese; free parking; free-will donation collected; machinery and ag displays.
Directions: 2-1/2 miles of Nicollet on Highway 111, then west on Co. 4, first farm+7:00 amBreakfast on the Farm
−3rd Annual Madelia River 5K Run/Walk7:15 am – 12:00 pm
3rd Annual Madelia River 5K Run/Walk Saturday, July 12 – 5K starts at 9am; kids fun run at 10am (kids fun run for children up to age 12)
Race begins at Madelia Town Hall; on-site registration and check-in: July 11 from 4:30-6pm and July 12 from 7:30-8:45am. Questions, contact the Madelia Community Hospital Foundation at 507-642-5224 or email email@example.com.+7:15 am3rd Annual Madelia River 5K Run/Walk
−8th Annual Murray County Classic Draft Horse Show9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 – Murray County Fairgrounds, 8th Annual Murray County Classic Horse Draft Show in Slayton
Show times Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 12:30pm; gates open at 9am both days
Farm Team Demonstrations-Saturday 10am, south of horse arena. Farming demonstrations on Saturday include stationary rake, plowing, discing, seeding, manure spreading and there will be rope making and corn shellling for all ages.
Admission is $7/per person and 10 and under/free. Children's Barn Saturday and Sunday. Farm Teams compete both days of show.
Visit www.mcdrafthorseshow.com. For more information, contact Joe at 507-227-7845 or email email@example.com. For Farm Team information, contact Travis at 507-227-9336.+9:00 am8th Annual Murray County Classic Draft Horse Show
−'Best of the Wurst' Band at Harkin Store1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For the afternoon of July 20 from 1-4pm, the 1870′s Harkin Store will have old time music by the 'Best of the Wurst' band. Marv and Vern and Garfield will play a variety of old time tunes. Come bring a lawn chair or blanket or enjoy the porch for the afternoon.+1:00 pm'Best of the Wurst' Band at Harkin Store
−White Squirrel Festival, Plato8:30 am – 1:00 pm
White Squirrel Festival, Sunday, July 13, Plato City Park, Plato
8:30am-12pm – Omelet Brunch
8:30am-12pm – St. Paul's UCC Silent Auction
9:30am – Community Church Service – with the MN Adult and Teen Challenge Choir
10:30am – Hutch Clown Club; Juvenile Fire Safety with Plato Fire Department
1pm – Duck Races
9am-1pm – Hamburgers/Hot dogs available
Proceeds help fund local projects.+8:30 amWhite Squirrel Festival, Plato
−10th Annual Cycle Sunday, Lamberton9:30 am – 2:00 pm
The 10th Annual Cycle Sunday motorcycle gathering will be held at the Lamberton City Park Sunday, July 13. The event will begin with coffee and juice, cookies and rolls at 9:30am with time to visit with other riders and scope out the bikes. The non-denominational outdoor service will begin at 10am. This years event will be in Lamberton's downtown park, just 3 blocks south of Highway 14 and 1 block west on Main Street.
A free picnic lunch will be served following the worship service, compliments of the Lamberton Church of Christ. A short area ride will follow for anyone who would like to participate.+9:30 am10th Annual Cycle Sunday, Lamberton
−Summer Get Together Salad Luncheon, Green Isle10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Get Together Salad Luncheon will be held Sunday, July 13, 10:30am-1pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Green Isle.
Menu: salads, bbq's, desserts, lemonade, coffee. Free will offering. Sponsored by LWML. Proceeds for mission projects.+10:30 amSummer Get Together Salad Luncheon, Green Isle
−Brown County's Annual Twilight Meeting7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Brown County's Annual Twilight Meeting will be held Tuesday, July 15, at 7pm, hosted at the Farm of the Portners'…Tom and Mary and Mark and Lisa, located on 29042 240th Street.
Featuring Dairy Knowledge Bowl, hosted by KNUJ's Brian Filzen; hay rides; judging; free lunch; door prizes; dairy princesses.
Directions: Co. 27 West of Sleepy Eye, turn north on 285th Street, continue 1.5 miles, then it is on 240th Street+7:00 pmBrown County's Annual Twilight Meeting
−Watonwan County Fair9:00 am – 11:45 pm
Watonwan County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 16, through Sunday, July 20
Come and enjoy a traditional county fair at the Watonwan County Fairgrounds in St. James. There will be food and show vendors. Bingo every day and J&K Amusements will provide a carnival atmosphere on the midway.
There will be a tractor pull in the grandstand on Friday and an off road enduro race on Saturday; entertainment at the beer gardens every night; fireworks on Saturday after 10pm.
The Watonwan County Fair will host horse events all weekend long, including Ranch Rodeo; donkey races; mutton busting and everyone's favorite the Horse Pull is on Saturday at 6:30pm.
Senior Citizen's Day is Sunday with free music in the entertainment tent featuring the county sounds of Bee Kays. Bluegrass music with Barton's Hallow on Saturday in the free entertainment tent starting at 5:30pm.
There will be children's games and activities throughout the fair.+9:00 amWatonwan County Fair
−9th Annual Shoot Out1:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Shoot Out will be at the River Ridge Gun Club, located west of Courtland on Highway 14, on Wednesday, July 16. Rain date will be Thursday, July 17.
It begins with registration at 1:30pm and a shotgun start at 2pm. Following the Shoot Out, there will be a pork dinner and brief program at the gun club. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.+1:30 pm9th Annual Shoot Out
−Music in the Park, Glencoe Lions Club6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday, July 16, Glencoe Lions Club Music in the Park, Oak Leaf Park, shelter #2. Free live music performed by George's Concertina Band from 6:30-8pm.
A pulled pork sandwich meal with chips, pickles, dessert and beverage is available, serving from 6-7pm. Proceeds go to community projects. Bring a chair and bring your friends.+6:00 pmMusic in the Park, Glencoe Lions Club
−Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale, Cambria5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale at Cambria Presbyterian Church will be Thursday, July 17, 5pm.
Menu: bbq's; ham sandwiches; egg salad sandwiches; potato salad; baked beans; pie; ice cream; lemonade; iced tea; coffee. Hosted by Cambrian Presbyterian Women+5:00 pmIce Cream Social and Bake Sale, Cambria
−Bavarian Blast, New Ulm6:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Bavarian Blast, July 18-20, New Ulm at the Brown County Fairgrounds; www.bavarianblast.com.
Entertainment provided by Alpensterne; Spitze; Squeezebox with Molly B; Alex Meixner; Concord Singers; Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen; Larry Olsen Band; Wendinger Band; Music Connection; Leon Olsen Show; Brian and the Mississippi Valley Dutchmen
Three stages of entertainment; fun for all ages; craft fair; food and beverage; barrel rolling competition; kraut eating contest and children's entertainment. Camping available onsite.
Thursday, July 17 – Pre-fest party with Arch Allies and Transit Authority at the Brown County Fairgrounds.+6:00 pmBavarian Blast, New Ulm
−New Ulm Dog Days of Summer Crazy Days8:00 am – 5:00 pm
New Ulm Dog Days of Summer Crazy Days
Friday, July 18
8am-5pm – Sidewalk Sales
8-10am – Free cookies and lemonade at Frandsen Bank
8-11am – Bake Sale by Humane Society at Kiesling Park
9-11am – Free Dog Photos by Drea at Schonlau Park
11am-1pm – Free Hot Dogs by Citizens Bank
1-3pm – Free Popcorn at Alliance Bank
2-4pm – Free demonstration by K-9 officer Juneau at Schonlau Park
Saturday, July 19
9am-5pm – Sidewalk Sales
KNUJ AM 860 roving reporter and barking contest.
Sponsored by New Ulm Business and Retail Association; newulm.com+8:00 amNew Ulm Dog Days of Summer Crazy Days
−Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown Concert6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown Concert will be held at the Gibbon City Park on Friday, July 18, beginning at 7:15pm.
Members of Saint Peter's Church will serve hot food, cool beverages and homemade pies beginning at 6pm.+6:00 pmGibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown Concert
−Bavarian Blast 5K Run/Walk8:00 am – 1:00 pm
The New Ulm American Legion and KNUJ/SAM are the primary sponsors for this year's Bavarian Blast 5K Walk/Run to be held Saturday, July 19. The race will begin at 9am from the New Ulm Civic Center.
Pre-registration can be found online at www.itsyourrace.com. Pre-registration participate fee is $25 and if done prior to July 5, a run/walk t-shirt is guaranteed. Registration can also be done beginning at 8am the day of the event for a $30 fee.
Teams of five or more are encouraged, and if registered by July 5, they will get their own personal color team shirt.
Proceeds from this event will go towards New Ulm American Legion Community Youth projects.
Other participating sponsors include: Nicklasson Athletic; McDonald's; Anytime Fitness; Menards; Heart of New Ulm; New Ulm Park and Rec. Question, please call 507-276-6212.+8:00 amBavarian Blast 5K Run/Walk
−Cathedral Sonics Dance Team Car Wash11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cathedral Sonics Dance Team Car Wash Saturday, July 19, 11am-4pm at New Ulm Hy Vee.
Accepting free will donations; all donations benefit the Dance Team for new jazz uniforms.+11:00 amCathedral Sonics Dance Team Car Wash


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Kate Upton Ad Campaign for Edelman Footwear Label!
The 20-year-old model, Kate Upton, known for her curvy body, has stepped into the big scene with the 2013 New York Spring/Summer ad campaign for Sam Edelman footwear label!
This sounds to be the biggest move forward after her being totally smashed by the words of the Victorias Secret casting director Sophia Nephitou Apostolou. Basically, Kate Upton has been unconsidered to become a VS Angel because of being much more of a "..page 3 girl. She's like a footballer's wife, with the too-blond hair and that kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy. However, after these words, we have seen Kate brightly shining in the two editorials she did for the US Vogue.
Yet, back to our sheep! After being spotted wearing Edelman brand shoes shes been right away selected to do the ad campaign for the 2013 Spring/Summer Edelman footwear label! "We chose Kate because she isn't stick thin. She's beautiful and all-American ," – David Lipman explains.
Kate Upton has become famous after appearing on some covers of the men magazines. On top of that, she made it clear in the shots made my Terry Richardson where shes wearing nothing but a wet T-shirt that shes going to nail it in the field of high fashion world.
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The Cleveland Indians made a pitch to Ubaldo Jimenez and protected themselves in case the right-hander leaves town.
The club gave Jimenez a $14.1 million qualifying offer yesterday, which he can consider as he starts to talk with other teams.
Jimenez, who bounced back from a 9-17 record in 2012 to win 13 games this season, has until Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. to accept Cleveland's offer. If he signs elsewhere, the Indians would receive an extra pick at the end of the first round in June's amateur draft.
The Indians would love to have the 31-year-old back after he finally emerged as the front-of-the-rotation starter Cleveland thought it was getting when Jimenez was acquired before the trading deadline in 2011. After a slow start this season, Jimenez fine-tuned his delivery, cut down on his walks and went 6-5 with a 1.82 ERA after the All-Star break.
The Indians did not extend qualifying offers to any of their other free agents: pitchers Scott Kazmir, Joe Smith, Matt Albers, Rich Hill, outfielder Jason Kubel and catcher Kelly Shoppach.
Reds make offer to Choo, but not to Arroyo
The Cincinnati Reds made a $14.1 million qualifying offer to leadoff hitter Shin-Soo Choo, but decided against the same approach for right-hander Bronson Arroyo and four others.
They chose not to make qualifying offers to infielder Cesar Izturis, right-handed reliever Nick Masset and left-handed relievers Manny Parra and Zach Duke. All could re-sign with the Reds as free agents.
Choo is expected to seek a multiyear deal.
Arroyo went 14-12 with a 3.79 ERA last season, the final year on his two-year, $23.5 million extension.
Report says Rodriguez tested positive in 2006
Alex Rodriguez tested positive for a banned stimulant in 2006, The New York Times reported, an accusation a spokesman for the New York Yankees' third baseman denied.
The newspaper cited two unidentified people involved with baseball's drug-testing program.
"Alex Rodriguez was never suspended for use of stimulants or any violation of the MLB drug program," James McCarroll, a lawyer for the three-time American League MVP, said in a statement. " The fact that MLB has resorted to leaking federally protected medical information about a player speaks volumes of the weakness of their case against Alex — and their desperation to secure a win in the arbitration, at all costs."
MLB chief operating officer Rob Manfred declined comment.
Decision time
The following $14.1 million qualifying offers were made:
• The Texas Rangers, to Nelson Cruz, the All-Star slugger who served a 50-game drug suspension this season.
• The Boston Red Sox, to outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and infielders Mike Napoli and Stephen Drew.
• The New York Yankees, to second baseman Robinson Cano, outfielder Curtis Granderson and pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.
• The St. Louis Cardinals, to Carlos Beltran, though they aren't expecting him back next season.
• The Kansas City Royals, to pitcher Ervin Santana.
• The Atlanta Braves, to catcher Brian McCann.
Among those who did not receive offers were pitchers Roy Halladay of Philadelphia, Tim Hudson of Atlanta, Josh Johnson of Toronto and Fernando Rodney of Tampa Bay.


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The hip-hop community lost a Three 6 Mafia founding member Rickey Lord Infamous" Dunigan, this past Friday due to unexpected causes. The 40-year-old rapper's half-brother, DJ Paul, released a statement saying his speculations of what Lord Infamous could have died from. He previously had a heart attack and stroke back in 2010, and has since recovered, but it could have played a role in this recent heart attack.
"He had a heart attack in his sleep," Paul says during an interview with HipHopDX. "His mother found him dead this morning. He had been dead, the doctors say, for about five hours. And she came home, he was sitting at the kitchen table with his head down on his arms. He had told his girlfriend that he was sleeping and he wanted to go to sleep."
View the rest of DJ Paul's statement check out here.
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It was 1987 when we first moved to Taguig. There was where I lived the longest in the Philippines.
History. I remember the time when it was spelled as T-A-G-I-G (minus the U). In grade school, through a research homework, I learned that the inhabitants during the Spanish regime were called "taga-giik" (one who threshes harvested rice). And so the name evolved to how it is pronounced now – tuh-gig.
Geography. Taguig is a part of the National Capital Region. It is by Laguna Bay and has within it two rivers. Around it are the town of Pateros, the province of Rizal, and the cities of Pasig, Makati, Paranaque and Pasay.
Weather-wise, the whole region gets months of rain (and storms) and months of sun, sun, sun!
In 2003, after winning against Makati City over Fort Bonifacio, Taguig has since proudly claimed and collected taxes from everything that is seen or held within the Bonifacio Global City. In my belief, the victory fueled the push for city-hood which it was granted the following year. I think one of the earlier bigger recognitions of the city was Manny Pacquiao's fight in 2004 titled "Yanig sa Taguig".
Taguig is proudly home to International schools such as the Japanese School, British School, and International School Manila, the new St. Luke's Medical Center, The Fort and Market Market mall.
Since my column is more about my personal recollection of my life in the Philippines, I want to share more about the barrio I grew up in. Taguig has 18 barangays, one of which is my home barangay – Wawa.
Wawa is basically and understandably where I feel most comfortable living in. I used to work nights at a call center in Quezon City and the minute I got off the trike at the end of our street to get on a jeepney, I always felt the need to 'wake myself up' and be alert. While when I used to come home late, the minute I stepped off the jeepney right at our street, I felt like I was already home. I used to walk that quarter mile however late it was. And I felt as secure as when I was out in daylight.
I guess you can say that Wawa is a typical urban community. It is not a private subdivision, although I have always said, it has the feel of one. The houses are not all big. If there is grass area, it's at the bottom boundary of Wawa. So mowing the lawn is something I only learned when I got here in the US.
With people working all over Metro Manila and some in the province of Laguna, Wawa wakes up at around three o'clock in the morning.
When Jeff visited me there for the second time, we lived with my parents. He told me about this sound he heard exactly at three in the morning. It was a "wack-a-wack-a-wacka-a" sound", he said. Finally on the third day, he got up and went out to find out what it was. It was a teen-age boy honking a traditional horn on a bicycle with a box tied at the back of the seat. That was the first round of the hot pan de sal for the early birds. (Since then Jeff and I refer to pan de sal as the wack-a wack-a bread.)
Water is also one of the reasons why people get up early. In the morning, there is always more pressure and of course it is faster to fill water containers. Jeff also did that when he was there.
There is a little vegetable area near us where they plant sweet potatoes and harvest the leaves (yes, we eat the sprouts and the leaves) and then delivered by tricycle every morning.
At four o'clock, the students are definitely up and start to take their cold showers. We have a saying in the Philippines that "only the first dip (make that dipper of water) is cold", meaning after you get yourself wet, your body evens out the temperature and that the water would seem not that cold.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the early risers are those who go to the big wet market that is actually in Pasig City but only about a thirty minute jeepney ride with little or no traffic at that time of the day.
Breakfast is big in the Philippines and definitely in our barrio, it is served quite early. We have about three to four spots where you can have breakfast for at least seven pesos. They serve lugaw or rice porridge, to which you can add a hard-boiled egg (for five pesos– 2007 price) pancit or stir-fried noodles, sopas or (chicken) noodle soup, pancit palabok, pancit malabon (both a variety of the stir fried noodles), champorado which is basically rice in cocoa and cream and sinukmane (pronounced as see-nook-muh-nhe) which is a clump of sticky rice rolled in coconut shreds and sugar. But if you wake up at eight, there is hardly any left. Breakfast is definitely over by nine.
In Wawa, most everybody knows most everybody. Life, family, work, friends, boyfriends, break ups, cheating, mistresses and children out of wed-lock. Gossip is the favorite past time in the neighborhood. And it starts while and when the pan de sal is baked at dawn.
At about lunch, the moms are busy getting their second shift students to school and maybe fetching those from the first shift.
By late afternoon, kids are home from school and ready for dinner while watching the prime time soap operas. Those who got home from work come out to get some fresh air and some fresh gossip of the day.
The little retail stores close late. One that sells footlongs and burgers close at about one o'clock for those who eat a 'fourth meal'.
There is a small chapel, a big and four-century old Catholic church, a wet and dry market, a few dental and lying-in clinics, two public and one private elementary and a public and a private high school, the City hall, a big pharmacy and now even a Joliibee (!) within a walking distance from Wawa. Within a trike ride, there is a good size water park. There is also a hotel in the town of Pateros that is just a short jeepney ride from Wawa. That was where Jeff and I and his parents stayed that morning of our wedding day.
There is absolutely no time of the day when you look outside that you see no people. There are kids running, people walking, talking or just hanging out. Always. You could imagine how puzzled I was when I first I got here in the Midwest. At nine o'clock, with beautiful weather and all, I look outside and…. silence. At first I thought, was there a big rally or something that everybody in the neighborhood attended that left the area looking like a ghost town in the middle of the day?
Even right at this moment and in between typing, I look out the window and see only my neighbor's cars and boat and a few vehicles every so often. I have gotten quite used to it. But I always remember how it is where I came from. Almost always, the people -like the sun, are out and smiling.


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21st Century Technology and Business Practices to be Subject of FTC Privacy Roundtables
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced plans to hold three roundtables that will focus on consumer privacy issues. According to the announcement, the purpose of the series of roundtables are:
. . . to explore the privacy challenges posed by the vast array of 21st century technology and business practices that collect and use consumer data. Such practices include social networking, cloud computing, online behavioral advertising, mobile marketing, and the collection and use of information by retailers, data brokers, third-party applications, and other diverse businesses. The goal of the roundtables is to determine how best to protect consumer privacy while supporting beneficial uses of the information and technological innovation.
USA PATRIOT Act Back in the Spotlight, Again
Three provisions of the PATRIOT Act set to expire at the end of this year have been the focus of recent hearings and intense policy debates. Critics were anxious to learn whether or not the Obama administration would support their renewal given the privacy and civil liberty concerns that have proven contentious in this piece of post 9-11 legislation. However, the administration told the Senate Judiciary Committee that it wants the provisions to be continued, although they are open to changes. The provisions set to expire include the so-called "roving wiretap" statute that allows government bugs on any phone used by the person being tapped, the broadening of law enforcement access to library and bookstore records, and the "lone-wolf" provision that applies to any non citizen suspected of engaging in or preparing for international terrorism who is not affiliated with a known terrorist group.
Cybersecurity R&D Needs More Focus and Better Coordination
The House Science Research Subcommittee unanimously approved legislation this week that would support cybersecurity research and development. The bill would require the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the National Science Foundation to work together to develop a long-range research and development agenda that would authorize grants and scholarships for training in cybersecurity.
Providing context to the committee's markup of the "Cybersecurity Research and Development Amendments Act of 2009", Chairman Daniel Lipinski (Dem., IL) remarked:
Report Card Gives Obama Administration Mixed Reviews on Privacy and Security
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) released its Privacy Report Card for the Obama Administration with the following results:
- Consumer Privacy: Incomplete
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- Cybersecurity: B
EPIC's grades were based on a review of the Administration's privacy initiatives. EPIC cited the vacancies on the Federal Trade Commission, the continuation of the Bush Administration's policies on the use of the "state's secrets privilege," the Department of Homeland Security's support for PASS ID, and privacy exemptions for social networking services as areas where the Administration has failed to protect privacy.
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National Campus Safety and Security Conference Observes That Attention to Cyber Disruptions Inadequate
The 2009 National Campus Safety and Security Conference, hosted by the National Association of College and University Business Officers, was held on June 27th in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference provided some insights into the outcomes of the project which is supported by EDUCAUSE and other higher education associations.
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June 8, 2009: IRS Notice on Substantiating Business Use of Employer-Provided Cell Phones
The Internal Revenue Service has issued a Notice to request comments from the public regarding several proposals to simplify the procedures under which employers substantiate an employee's business use of employer-provided cellular telephones or other similar telecommunications equipment (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cell phonesâ€). Comments are due on September 4, 2009.
For more information, visit the NACUBO resource: Administration Calls on Congress to Pass Cell Phone Simplification
April 20, 2009: FTC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Health Breach Notification Rule
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December 29, 2008 - Copyright Office Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies
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Time for a change
by Henrik Sarimo on Jun.26, 2011, under Other
As of now the blog in its current format will go inactive. I will leave the posts here to serve as an archive of inspiration. But do not fret, there will still be interesting stuff coming your way for I will not quit my blogging activities altogether. I won't be writing anymore, but I will create a wall on the front page which will update every time I post something on Twitter or Facebook. Also every time I like/favorite a video or a link on a social media site (YouTube, Vimeo, Delicious etc) it will be posted. These changes will take place sometime next week.
I want to thank all my readers and fans for their support over the last two years or so. 31 000+ hits truly humbles me for originally this blog was created to just record interesting art & design related stuff for myself and act as a part of my university studio journal.
I hope you enjoyed the run — I sure did — and please do stop by every once in a while to see the latest happenings! Once again, thank you and see you soon!
Wim Crouwel's retrospective
by Henrik Sarimo on Jun.02, 2011, under Advertising, Books, Design
For the legendary designer Wim Crouwel's retrospective the Design Museum in London commissioned a big cadre of designers to design a catalogue, posters and other stuff. First up is the catalogue by united editions.
Next is the exhibition poster and a set of limited edition 'C' posters by Spin.
And last but not least, 6 designs by various Crouwel admirers (Spin, Cartlidge Levene, Build, Experimental Jetset, MuirMcNeil & Philippe Apeloig).
by Henrik Sarimo on Jun.02, 2011, under Art, Books, Design
Here's some work by the Brazilian artist/designer Zansky.
More stuff here: www.zansky.com.br.
Some street art for a change
by Henrik Sarimo on Jun.02, 2011, under Art, Films
Street art mini-documentaries and time-lapses featuring HUSH, Fejzo & Luca Ursic, SUPAKITCH and Eric Bergling & John Skoog.
Charles, Your Hangover
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Charles, Your Hangover is a hilarious and clever film about hangovers. The film was written and directed by Two Trick Pony and the cinematography is by JK Pincosy.


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For those scared of heights, the Sears Tower Skydeck was probably never on their list of "must-see's." But the new glass floored observation point will undoubtedly thrill those looking for the ultimate view from the United States' tallest building.
"I'm not going out on that thing" is one common reaction to the just opened addition to the Skydeck, named "The Ledge." But even more common is an exclamation of amazement (with perhaps a tinge of fear) from those who have stood looking between their feet 103 floors straight down. And yes, a very high percentage of the younger visitors do seem determined to lie down on The Ledge as you can see from the photo above taken opening weekend.
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According to Randy Stancik, the GM of Skydeck Chicago, it was clear "the Ledge" was going to be a hit long before it opened on July 2nd. He knew from all the forehead prints on the windows that people were straining to get a look down the side of the Tower.
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The "pyramid" has that as base and the xy, xz, and yz planes as sides with (0, 0, 0) as the vertex.
As far as the form of the answer in the book is concerned, they are probably using the fact that the volume of a parallelpiped, formed by three vectors, u, v, w, at one vertex is the "triple product", . You probably know that the cross procuct of two vectors can be written as a "symbolic" determinant:
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CHARLESTON – Beginning this week, West Virginians will notice some changes in DMV laws.
Senate Bill 434 allows DUI offenders to get on the Ignition Interlock program immediately if they do not request a hearing. This immediate enrollment will protect other motorists while speeding the rehabilitation of the offender.
Senate Bill 431 will soon allow drivers in West Virginia to renew their license online, with a proposed 2015 rollout. Also, beginning June 5, persons requesting the optional REAL ID, labeled as "For Federal Identification," will pay an additional $10 fee due to additional costs to produce and issue these cards. The fees for "Not For Federal Identification" driver's licenses and identification cards remain the same.
Senate Bill 427 makes changes to the upcoming electronic insurance verification process and removes the outdated paper reporting requirement of cancellation notices by insurance
House Bill 2477 allows motorcyclists to install certain types of auxiliary white and amber colored lights on their motorcycles to help them be seen better on roadways. The law sets specific guidelines for these auxiliary lights.
Finally, an important change in Federal Rule that specifically affects CDL holders, took effect May 21. Drivers that operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce, must have their next Department of Transportation (DOT) physical completed by a certified medical examiner listed on the FMCSA's National Registry web site, located at nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov.
These changes in legislation represent positive movement in keeping West Virginia's drivers and roadways safe. Customers that have questions on new legislation may contact the DMV Call Center at 1-800-642-9066, or visit the DMV website at www.dmv.wv.gov.