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Margaux Mange | September 10, 2013
Hello Everyone! Team US has just returned from a quick weekend of training in Sunny California. I can't believe that Summer 2013 has already ended, meaning our journey to the South Pole is just around the corner. There is still so much work to be done.
I arrived in beautiful California on 31 August 2013. As soon as I arrived I could feel the dry heat of 85°F (30°C ) greet me as I got off the plane. Along with the heat, Inge, our favorite Norwegian, was at LAX to greet me.
I knew Inge was in charge of our weekend training plan, and since you never know what to expect, I played it safe and went to bed early… well, early by Pacific Standard Time. My body clock and thoughts were still on Eastern Standard Time.
I knew my family was at home, fast asleep as they were three hours ahead.
I miss reading to my little one at night. I have most of those children's books memorized by now, but every once in a while a new one creeps into the collection and I find myself having to imagine a new story line.
One day my little one will realise that I can't actually see the words… I often wonder how that conversation will go. That will be a complex tale to tell, but for now, I find comfort in simpler stories, such as "Not the Hippopotamus" and "Duck and Goose: Goose needs a hug."
The next morning Inge and I welcomed Margaux to LA with a 2.5 hour long workout at a local gym. Mark and Therese missed out on the fun. They arrived that afternoon.
On 2 September 2013, Team US departed the hotel, stocked with trail mix and water as we headed up to Malibu. My team was great with their descriptions of the scenic drive up the pacific highway as I imagined the wide depth of view of the Pacific Ocean.
We arrived in Malibu at a beautiful horse ranch, owned by Inge's friend Klaus. It was at this ranch we met for the first time the newest, and final, addition to WWTW Team US; actor Alexander Skarsgard.
What a great complement to our team! I am even more confident that we have a winning combination now.
That morning we all sat for breakfast and then embarked on a four hour hike up some California switchbacks. Alex immediately connected with each and every member on the team during the hike. On our way back, we accidently trespassed onto Klaus' neighbor's property. He seemed a bit upset… we did our best to reason with him, but got nowhere… so Mark threw out the typical excuse… "The blind guy was leading the hike!" Blame it on the blind guy. I always have to take the fall, however, if I'm honest, I never did like those no trespassing signs.
It must have worked, as we managed to leave the property unscathed!!! However, no shortcuts for Team US…. we had strict orders to retreat in the direction we came.
This day, 2 September 2013, was special to me, as it marked my 7th year of my alive date. It has been 7 years since that day in Yousifiyah, Iraq, when I was on the rooftop and struck by two 82 mm Mortar rounds that killed two men in my unit and left me severely injured. This anniversary date was a roller coaster ride of emotions and thoughts. I could not stop thinking about Sgt Ralph Porras and PFC Justin Dreese.
I think of Ralph and his family that he left behind. My thoughts were of Justin and his family. I wondered how they are coping with this date.
I thought about everything that has happened in the last 7 years, the good, the bad, the heartaches and pain. I thought of all the things I have been able to achieve and overcome…but then I am stopped by dark emotions of what the next seven years will be like, living as a blind man.
How much more darkness can be endured?
What struggles and difficulties will I encounter?
And, most importantly, will I continue to remain mentally strong as I take on each of these struggles?
I thought about that day on the roof top…. what could have or should have happened that would have changed the outcome of those two men? Where would I be right now if I wasn't blind? I have a constant wonder on the purpose of my life and why I was spared that day? As with anyone who has survived a tragedy, it is a struggle not to succumb to survivor's guilt but find a way to honor those lives lost by finding a way to move forward, always carrying their memories etched in our hearts.
Finally, the day passed and it was 3 September and Team US moved forward and yet another hike. This time we had our eyes opened for No Trespass signs.
The temperature was quite hot! I am sure this is a phrase that will NOT be uttered in a few months. After our hike, we had lunch, we all did one or two interviews as well as core exercises led by Inge.
He wanted to make sure we had a full body work out before heading off to the airport.
A mere seven hours later I arrived back in NC. It was good to be home, even if only for a few days.
This past weekend in LA was a great experience for Team U.S. It gave us another chance to bond and continue to experience and gain knowledge in each others strengths and weaknesses. I always appreciated my team coming together and acting as my guide during these training sessions.
In closing, I believe the US team is shaping up nicely! We are dynamic. We all bring certain strength that makes it quite unique.
Now that we have Alex to complete our team I am confident we are on our way. Alex is genuine, easy to talk to, and displayed his willingness to be a team player. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty and was eager to train in order to be an asset… and an asset he will be as he is in excellent physical condition!
Next up, Norway. I am looking forward to meeting up with all the teams!
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Thank you for keeping us updated, great cause.
How cool is that addition to the team?!
Go Alex!!!!!
Ivan! You are amazing and we are all so grateful you are still here fighting! You make us proud!!!
You are an absolute inspiration! Go Team USA!!!
Team USA Rocks and I know each of you are going to git 'er done in November! Alex is going to be a voice of motivation and encouragement for Team USA.
Way to go team US! Keep up the good work and will definitely be thinking about you when it gets to be 20 below this winter in WI! Good Luck
What a great update. I am excited to read more about the progress in your training.
The addition of Mr. Skarsgard to team USA will no doubt add publicity to this very worthy cause. Thank you sir! You frequently entertain us, but today I am also proud.
Alexander, in addition to being an accomplished actor also served in the Swedish military in the anti terrorism unit. He's got the stamina to accomplish this race to the South Pole.
As a sister of a Wounded Warrior, I am so grateful not only for your update, but most importantly, for your unending generosity of spirit. My sincerest thanks to your team for efforts in supporting our military families.
I will let my brother know of this event. I am sure it will put a smile on his face. As for Alex, we almost met at an industry party but the fan girl in me lost her cool so I ended up covering my face with my bag.He must have thought I was nuts but the memory always makes me smile. So happy to see him involved in such a worthy cause. God Bless You All.
I'm so proud of everyone involved from the service men and women to the celebrities. Thanks to all for bringing attention to such a worthy cause! There are no losers here.
Congrats to Team US for adding Alex to their ranks. What a tremendous asset! Squad Leader in the Swedish Navy for the 1st Marine Regiment is definitely a win! So excited that he's taking such an active role in this event. I can't think of many who would step up like these guys are doing. Impressive! I will second Erica's sentiments and say I'm so very proud of him.
Awesome! So inspiring. I love the idea of this race.
would love to be involved with you guys…
Congratulation to a great team of people and thanks for your dedication in bringing the topic of wounded servicemen to the public eye. Thank you to alexander Skarsgard for taking the time from his TV/movie career to work with our team- not only great looks but a big heart too!
Go Team USA! I appreciate everything you all do! Thanks for the updates!
Ivan, I am so impressed by you and your Team. I will be cyber cheering and keeping up to date on the expedition. Alexander will be a huge asset to Team US, plus love True Blood.


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I'm gonna start on the '78 soon. I'm tired of lookin' at it and I want it ready for the 40th anniversary of the Bronco next May at the truck show.
So after talking to some people, it looks like if I take it to a shop and IF they decide to work on it, it'll cost me $1,000-$1,500 that I don't have.
I gotta work on it myself.
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Attacking the rust - it was mentioned to me that one guy likes a chemical stripper for older vehicles. Dad suggested a wire wheel on the grinder. Which would be better to strip all the paint off to bare metal?
I've been doing reading on Rust Bullet and talked to some guys on the Bronco site that have used it. They seem pretty pleased with it. Is this a good option for me? It seems to be easy to use and can hold the truck over until Spring when I can save up for paint. One fella said it turned 'dingy' after a period of time and he didn't think he'd like it for the outside of the truck, but I figure the dingy primer look is better than this stinkin' rust.
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This week an exhibition of British painter Lucian Freud's drawings opens at the Blain|Southern gallery in London, staged to coincide with the major exhibition of his work at the National Portrait Gallery.
Dating back to the 1940s and spanning the artist's career, Lucian Freud: Drawings brings together more than 100 works, several of which have never been shown in public before. Curator William Feaver worked closely with the artist on this exhibition in the five years preceding his death in July 2011.
Freud always prided himself on his drawing, according to Feaver, who believes that the "interplay between the works on paper, both drawings and etchings, and the paintings of the past 70 years" was crucial to his artistic achievement.
The works range from the intimate, including portraits of his mother and father, his children and close friends - among them the painter Francis Bacon - to landscapes and studies of animals. Etchings, watercolours, gouaches and works rendered in chalk, charcoal, pastel, conté, and pen and ink, are to be interspersed with oil paintings, constantly interrelating.
"From childhood there were drawings of goblins and fairies, tables piled high and the pear tree outside the Freuds' holiday home on the Baltic island of Hiddensee," Feaver said.
"Later came fantastical jeux d'espirit, sharp images of friends patient enough to sit for him, etchings and drawings demonstrating his love of Ingres."
The exhibition traces Freud's development from this phase up to the early 1950s when he chose to concentrate primarily on his painting; although, a number of previously unexhibited drawings vividly demonstrate, he continued to draw. It also covers his return to etching in the 1980s.
From 17 February to 5 April 2012, www.blainsouthern.com
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The 7 Creepiest Simpsons Fan Tributes
Sure, the show may have fallen off in the latter end of its 20 years on the air, but as someone who has been watching it virtually my entire life, I cannot deny that I love "The Simpsons." Chances are so do you, and your friends, and probably even your mom. Yes, everybody loves the Simpsons, which is why achieving the status of Simpsons uberfan takes a little something special. And by special I mean "socially and emotionally damaged."
Cracked has compiled a list of the 7 Creepiest Simpsons Fan Tributes, and if you know the internet as I do, you will have some sense of the exercise in NSFW this will entail. The list-topper involves fan-made cartoons that they accurately describe as "Lynchian, if [David] Lynch were considerably scarier."


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Shadowrun Returns - Update #48, Developer Diary on Art
A developer diary from Mike MacCain on the art in Shadowrun Returns has been published last Friday using plenty of screenshots.
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Traitors!!!! :p
Yes, we get less rainfall than New York. But you're not supposed to let outsiders know that or they'll all want to move here.
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text: for home defense, a decent 9mm hollow point should be more than enough to solve your intrusion problems. dead is dead whether they have a dime sized hole or fist sized crater in their noggin. that being said, i prefer the 12 gauge 00 buck. not because 20 gauge can't do it, but because that's what i have. a 45 isn't bad by any means, but i wouldn't buy one for that purpose alone. the best handgun for the job is the one you are most comfortable with (and is larger than a 32acp)


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I wouldn't go any way other than freelance. That is part of the adventure, and the challenge. We leave Minneapolis, drive as far as we can, spend the night (used to drive straight through) and drive on to our destination. We set up camp (tents etc.) and start hunting. We stay in a Provincial Park (showers and bathrooms etc.) and they (city) charges us $50.00 per site for the week.
Before we went for the first time, we looked at maps (OK, it was a long time ago) and contacted DU and got some leads. We also got the phone number for the Conservation Officer, and called him and he gave us some leads. After that, we got there and looked around and shot ducks. Bought the RM maps, and got landowner names. Stopped at local diners and asked for places to hunt. In making many trips over the years, we have only been turned down one time, and that turned out to be a hoax, perpetrated by "an outfitter" that didn't own the land. The owner gave us permission to be there. No problem....it is a big place. There are other ducks!
It really not that expensive or difficult.
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You won't hear young evangelicals talk about polar bears when they talk about climate change. You won't hear them talk about cool trends, big government, or anything else like that. Instead you'll hear them talk about they need for Christians to see these issues through a biblical lens.Check out this video featuring Collin Whitsett (it's 12 of 12 on the playlist), who currently is traveling the world but is based out of Hastings, Nebraska, is an alum of the environmental studies program at So … [Read more...]
Young Evangelicals on Climate Change
The Overlooked Children of Africa- Climate Disruption Tour Day 2
Today we spent a full day visiting Fombe village in the Chickhwawa district. We met with many of the families (all farmers) and learned a lot about how they are trying to adapt to the changing and uncertain rainfall. We heard story after story of farmers telling us that before the rains used to come in October now they come in December. Here's a group of us in Fombe village today.When the rains do come they come in downpours leading to significant flooding problems in the surrounding … [Read more...]
The Overlooked Children of Africa- Climate Disruption Tour Energy Poverty
by Alexei LaushkinEnergy poverty is a major challenge when it comes to climate change and Malawi. Only 6% of the country has acess to electricity, with the vast majority of that power coming from centralized grid systems in the cities. Without energy you are literally in the dark.Here's an example of the sort of energy access available in one of the villages we visited.This is what energy poverty looks like in the villages of Malawi. This is the only light this family owns. … [Read more...]
The Overlooked Children of Africa- Climate Disruption Tour Day 1
Our U.S. team are all in country today. We spent the morning meeting with representatives from the government, church, and civil society to hear reports on climate impacts and how they're responding. Their stories and reports were startling. More than once we heard "the challenge and level of response needed is comparable to our efforts around HIV/AIDS."They have seen a six fold increase in major events which include droughts and floods. The predictability of planting no longer exists. Short … [Read more...]
How the Trinity Changed my Mind on Creation Care
by R. Scott Rodin, MTh, PhDTen years ago I faced a crisis of faith. I'd been raised to believe that there was a pecking order to God's love: our eternal souls first, our physical bodies a distant second, and creation a very distant third. Life and faith were evaluated through this criteria screen, and creation almost always paid the price.What caused me to question this flawed filter was my Trinitarian theology. In considering God's triune nature I reached a point where I could no long … [Read more...]
Our Father's World
The Bible provides a direct mandate to be caretakers of the garden (Gen 2 v.15). While creation still belongs to God, he has graciously entrusted it to our care and stewardship. This was our first calling, recorded early on in Genesis 1 and 2, and we remain God's caretakers over all creation today.Check out what Bill Hybels, Tri Robinson, Joel Hunter, and others have to say in this 26:00 minute documentary. … [Read more...]
Why Preach About Creation Care?
by Alexei Laushkin Every spring EEN places a special focus on the need to preach about creation care, usually through Creation Care Sunday and sometimes through days of prayer. It seems natural given the stunning colors of spring and new life to talk about our responsibility to make sure that life is tended in such a way that it produces abundance.The question is why should most preachers bother? Isn't it a bit of a leap to take a … [Read more...]


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Street food should be easy to eat, straightforward to make, packed with flavor, and in close proximity to copious amounts of alcohol. Tacos are the epitome of said food group. And while not strictly Mexican, this global comfort fare spot has some of the tastiest around. Several fillings are offered, but the steak tacos ($10) are the clear winner of them all. Warm house-made flour tortillas are filled with skirt steak, queso fresco, grilled onions, salsa fresca, and crema for a handheld dish that hits all the right spots; it's savory, dripping with juice, and it soaks up the booze in an instant. Yeah, this place might be a bit fancier than your average roadside shack or cart. But it's freaking delicious — and right smack dab in the middle of downtown Lauderdale.
The terms "deco glam" and "chill" sound like night and day; however, at this place, the contradictions seem to work. The window-encased space is filled with modern retro furniture, chrome accents, trendy lighting fixtures, and stunning terrazzo floors, all of which are illuminated by a soft purple glow at night. It's trendy and inviting at the same time. While the décor is definitely notable, the wine and location are the real draws here. Located next to the Classic Gateway Theater, it's the ideal solution to any date night. Indoor and outdoor tables offer a prime view for people-watching couples heading to dinner and theater-going types on the way to catch an indie flick. With more than 50 wines available by the tasting, glass, or bottle, it's the perfect place to catch a buzz before heading into your movie or to wind down at the end of the night.
Size does matter — in the wine department. When it comes to securing the perfect vino to pair with that steak, one page is just not going to cut the muster. Sorry. While most dining establishments offer page after page of the same mass-produced vino, there are restaurants that really do pump up their wine lists. Hollywood Prime has one of the biggest. The AAA Four Diamond-rated steak house was awarded the Wine Spectator 2013 Best of Award of Excellence. (Only a few thousand restaurants receive such a designation by the esteemed publication.) Sommelier Laura Romano has compiled a selection of more than 600 vinos from around the world. Although the choices are extensive, the magazine hails the restaurant's strengths as moderately priced bottles from California and Bordeaux. It has bottles ranging from a $39 2010 Hess Select Chardonnay from Monterey to a $3,000 1999 Château Lafite Rothschild shipped over from Pauillac. With an inventory of more than 6,000 bottles, the offerings spread across 17 pages. If you're looking to geek out over some nice wines, try this place on for size.
Fort Lauderdalians have been slowly sprawling away from tourist-ridden strips of bars and eateries and making their way to residential and industrial parts of town. Hey, nothing against spring breakers and flocks of lobsteresque Midwestern tourists — they contribute heavily to the local economy. It's just it's nice to have a secret every now and then, a place that lies way off the beaten track, a spot that caters to locals, a hangout with a cool vibe and good eats. Set among the warehouses and lumberyards south of State Road 84, the Keg on Sixth is hard to find, unless you know where you're going. But it's well worth the search on the GPS. With an urban industrial vibe complete with graffiti murals by local artists, the spot is like a cool underground escape from the pomp and pretension of much of South Florida — and the fist-pumping, beer-pong crowds that like to overtake our town from time to time. The bar offers a wide selection of craft and commercial beer as well as wine on draft. The kitchen churns out a creative array of affordable global comfort fare all day long. For breakfast, you can grab a sausage sandwich ($6) or pork belly biscuits and gravy ($5) with coffee for less than ten bucks. Lunch and dinner includes divergent options. Fritto misto ($12) with shrimp cauliflower, pickles, and shallots with mustard vinegar are on the lighter spectrum. The old reliables are found with creative takes; the Keg Burger ($11) is glazed with stout and topped with Muenster, roasted tomato, and bacon pepper jam. What more could you want from an escape? It's totally comfortable and completely out of the way.
For years, Bistro Mezzaluna sat in a small shopping center, quietly wowing customers with its Italian-American classics. After moving from its long-term locale to a space four times its size just a couple of years back, the place has increased its romance potential tenfold. A palatial piano bar is the perfect place to prep for the impending amore over a martini (or three). Two dining rooms boast pristinely set tables. Its outdoor patio offers a mood-setting cascading water fountain. With 14,000 square feet total, this place does love in epic proportions. However, even with the massive space, a meal here is an intimate experience. The secluded tables and booths are ideal for indulging in simple yet spectacular fare like shrimp and scallop ravioli ($27), 20-ounce bone-in rib eye ($48), and Maryland crab cakes ($29). Throw in a list of 300 wines and you and your sweetie are going to have one heck of an amorous night. Just hope it continues.
The 500 block of Clematis Street is paradise. Rodney Mayo has done his due diligence in transforming the tiny piece of downtown into an indie oasis, with his restaurants and bars over the years having included Respectable Street, the Lounge, Lost Weekend, and Hullabaloo (to say nothing of his establishments like Howley's diner and Dada in other hoods). It's a stretch of street for those unwilling to accept dress codes but in need of a guaranteed good time. There are good eats aplenty on the 500 block, but one rises to the top. LongBoards is the physical embodiment of South Florida in restaurant form. The vibe is straight chill, with surf videos running constantly. A giant bar looks like one big surfboard. Heck, there are even surfboard chairs. The choices measure up to the ambiance with a small, rotating beer tap, a worthy bottle selection, and a tropical cocktail menu. But it's the happy hour that takes the cake... crab cake, that is. Five-dollar food bits include crab cakes, clams, a special tropical twist on chicken wings, and more goodies like $1 Gulf oysters and half off anything in your wildest imagination from behind the bar. These three hours of escape take place every day from 4 to 7 p.m., but if you don't make it, you can still score a solid fish dinner or slick lobster Benedict at brunch. It's the go-to spot that hits the spot. Take everyone you know.


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I have ready access to two defensive loadings in .38spl for my snubby: Smith and Wesson LSWCHP 158gr+P and Magtech 125gr +P HP.
I've been advised on other boards against using the S&W stuff because "it's old." However, Nyclad is getting up there in years and it's still used when it can be found.
The S&W have been stored properly and the rounds look factory-new, no corrosion.
The Magtech does perform, at least on milk jugs. I've not tested the S&W though I plan to do so.
The argument has also been made that I should save the S&W for a collection. Well, I really don't collect ammo. If I should decide to do so, I have access to about 15 more 50 round boxes in better shape than the one I grabbed.
On top of everything else, I flat like the profile and, until I order some Buffalo Bore (waiting to see street results; Mr. H's tests were not encouraging), I'd really like to carry some 158gr +P LSWCHP.
I was told in an earlier thread on another board that this ammo was made for S&W by Fiocchi.
I am currently carrying the 125gr +P Magtech because it's newer, but I'd like opinions. I just can't imagine age alone having much effect on modern ammo.
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Glock 26. It's a classic and every pistolero should own one and it's a good place to start. It will never let you down.
This is a discussion on Recommendations Any One? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; from Central Florida! From a Glock lover... ret...
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From a Glock lover...
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Glock 26. It's a classic and every pistolero should own one and it's a good place to start. It will never let you down.
It Is Easy To Be Brave From A Distance ~ Aesop
I wanted a .45 auto as my first pistol, so I picked up a Glock 30. It's nice to have a few more rounds than a 1911 (10 vs 8) and I use the 13-rd G21 mag for HD duty for a few extra rounds again. Plus the Glock shoots and shoots and shoots...
First carry gun is always a tough choice. What fits the hand well may not shoot the best; what shoots best may not fit the hand best, and so forth. If you have the availability to rent different models, that's a big advantage (I didn't). Eack make and model has advantages and disadvantages. You'll need to decide for yourself what works best for you.
Good luck and welcome!
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You definitely should try a selection from all three makers before buying. When I go looking to add to the lineup, I usually have a shortlist of possibilities and sometimes I can rule one out just by handling it in the store - no need to even shoot it.
After all, if the weight and balance, feel of the slide, and ergonomics of the grip don't work for you while standing at the counter, they won't get better while you're at the range. The right one should feel like it was made for you. If it passes that test, try it out.
Another point is that all handguns make compromises. You have more than one screwdriver, so plan on owning more than one firearm.
"It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first."
Opinions abound. Try them all, buy the one that you like best, and train with it a lot. For me I like the XD grip angle and feel, but that is just preference and I can appreciate the others as well. Put in a good range day by renting all three and putting 100 rounds down the pipe of each to get a real feel for them. Then GO HOME. Sleep on it. Think. Then go buy the one you liked best.
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As the others have said, all of your manufacturer options are quality. Auto or revolver; full size, compact, or sub; capacity; method of carry; etc? You'll need to narrow down your needs/likes by shooting as many of you possible choices as possible (this is the fun part!).
Chose a weapon that goes bang EVERY time!
Welcome! of the three manufacturers you gave I like the trigger on the SR9/40 the best. Overall I like the Glock the best and the XDM second. even with the great trigger the ruger would come in third for me when looking on the over all packages. But none of this means anything to you because we are all different and are gonna like different things. I suggest try and settle on what caliber you want to go with and then borrow or rent the guns on your list so you can get a first hand feel of them.
To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women
It is really what fits your hand the best but since you asked for advice I will say a Glock 19 because I find it to be a very versatile weapon, perfect for a first pistol. Any of your possible choices are good ones.
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Always carry a knife-they are handy to have
Always carry a reload-You probably won't need it but it is good insurance .
Always carry a light- To see in the dark
There are a total of 5 people either friends or family who own M&P's.... including me. I would not rule them out. They are just as reliable as Glocks, more versatile and easy to modify to the shooters hand. Check out some of my videos.... I hope they give further info.
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Accuracy ALWAYS WINS! So carry what you can hit with.
If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics stink.
Try before you buy. Have a knowledgeable friend with you. I really like the Glock 19. It was the first Glock I ever owned bought in 1994 and still with me.
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ZH: Tell us a little about yourself
AS: I'm 23 years old, I've studied philosophy and film in Paris for the past five years, I was born in the US but raised in Ecuador, South America, and I am now living and studying in London.
ZH: What's your background in film - have you trained anywhere? Have you worked on many other projects?
AS: I'm attending the London Film Academy from which I'll be graduating soon. Besides working on the other student films on the course, I directed one of the four 5 minute films we develop during the course. I also did one or two amateur films and a student music video for a French rock band back in Paris.
ZH: Tell us about Kasting. How did you develop the concept?
AS: Well it's hard to say, the script was written very quickly, maybe as a result of doing many castings on the course and realising how competitive the industry is, and how far people are willing to go to make it in there. I also heard some pretty extreme stories about castings. It's all about this twisted relationship between the industry and the actor, and the fascination of being able to control someone to the point of driving that person to suicide.
ZH: How long did it take to make? What was your budget? Was it a smooth shoot?
AS: We shot everything in a day, and came with a first cut in the next few days. The film cost next to nothing, only around a hundred pounds for set design and food. The shoot was very intense because it involved the tricky rope stunt at the end which made some people nervous, but it all worked fine when we got it, and the last shots of all the other "victims" at the end of the day were fun to do.
ZH: The actress and creepy casting director give terrifically assured performances. Tell us about them.
AS: Monica Bertei is a fantastic young actress who's been working in short films and commercials lately, I met her on another shoot, so when I came up with Kasting, I knew she was right for the part. Toor Mian graduated from the London Film Academy in 2004, and is mainly a writer/director and he gives a terrific performance each time he appears in a short film. Being a director himself he was quite right for the part as well.
ZH: Is this the first time you've got blood on your hands as a filmmaker?
AS: This is the first horror film I do, but in my first amateur short film the main character gets shot in the back, so maybe that was the first time I got blood in my hands (a mixture of ketchup, red paint and raspberry jam).
ZH: What did you learn making Kasting?
AS: I learned how much a film relies on the cast and how important it is to stick to your original idea to the very end.
ZH: Any interesting anecdotes you'd like to share from the shoot?
AS: I had to do the jump with the rope around my own neck to prove to Monica that it was safe (obviously the rope wasn't tied to the ceiling), ironically seeing me jump with the rope made her even more frightened.
ZH: How did you hear about CUT!? What do you think of the opportunities it gives to budding horror directors?
AS: I saw a flyer at the London Film Academy and went straight to the web page. It's a fantastic competition because it's quite challenging to make a good two minute horror film (you have less time to build a mood and scare the audience!), so it's very rewarding when you get it right. The competition gives a great opportunity to any horror director to prove himself.
ZH: Legendary horror maverick Lloyd Kaufman said your film was a: "great metaphor regarding the entertainment industry. Very dark with excellent acting." What is it like having your work judged by experts such as Kaufman, Rob Tapert and Alan Jones, all of whom have such a fine horror pedigree?
AS: It's more than an honour. It's such a great opportunity to be able to show a short film to the creator of the Toxic avenger, the producer of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy and the master of horror film journalism and get such positive feedback…It's just amazing!
ZH: Are you working on anything new?
AS: Yes, I have written two short scripts, one of them is a modern adaptation of a tale by Edgar Alan Poe and the other is a peculiar western. During the course I also wrote a 10 minute dark comedy about the publishing industry. I have also considered making a longer film based on the concept of Kasting, as well as starting to develop a feature script that is also related to the entertainment industry.
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text: Last week I ordered a 750 LXI individual fully loaded. Citrin Black with Oyster and Piano wood. My dealer informed me today that production wouldn't start till December with a January delivery. I don't want to wait that long!!!! :mad: My lease is up on my current car and want a new car now :bawling: So I had my dealer look at what cars are currently available in BMW's system and no loaded cars in black, not individual not m sport nothing. So my question is this I want a loaded 2010 750 LXI I need rear luxury seating and rear entertainment, I need a black car M Sport or Individual. I am already approved by BMW financial for the lease. So can someone tell me about a dealer that has one that isn't in BMW's system. If someone has one ordered that is having second thoughts or could be persuaded with some sort of compensation. Or any advice whatsoever would be appreciated. I know I sound like a brat but I think we are all car lovers and more importantly BMW lovers so you know what i am going through ;)


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UK near bottom in Europe for child wellbeing
By Stefano Ambrogi
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Britain is one of the worst countries in Europe for children to grow up in, according to a survey, as campaigners called for 3 billion pounds ($4.35 billion) to be spent on halving child poverty by 2010.
Researchers from York University for the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) charity found that Britain ranked 24th out of 29 countries examined.
The Netherlands came top of the child wellbeing table, followed by Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland and Denmark, based on data from 2006.
The UK came well below countries of similar affluence and only Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta, which came bottom, fared worse.
The findings echoed those of a 2007 United Nations report on children's wellbeing which put Britain and the United States at the bottom, and the Netherlands, again, at the top.
The latest study drew on 43 separate indicators affecting children up to 19 years of age, ranging from health, poverty, education and behavior to relationships and how youngsters felt about their lives.
"The UK position is particularly influenced by the high number of children living in families where no parent works," it noted.
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Skyrim - Unlocks Midnight
Apparently the Steam countdown for Skyrim is off for some people, so CountChocula sends in this twitter confirmation from Pete Hines they intend to unlock at 12:01:
It seems Pete Hines posted another tweet indicating the game will unlock at 12:01am in each individual time zone.
I have never heard of Steam doing something like that with dozens of different unlock times, so it seems more likely that it will turn out to be 12:01am EST. This was precisely the time that RAGE unlocked (12:01am EST / 9:01pm PST for US/Canada).
However, I suppose it is also possible Bethesda made some sort of unprecedented special arrangement with Valve to have the Skyrim unlock at 12:01am in every individual time zone, as indicated in the subsequent tweet above.
That's odd, but pretty cool if I was getting this through Steam. I'm waaayyyy ahead of most of you guys :) Except for the Australians here.
I've tried to ignore all the recent videos and hype . But my vacation is planned, and I expect to be fully immersed when this game is out.
And I expect first impressions from everyone as soon as possible!!
But in 11 days from now or ?
You are giving impressions like its today ?!
We are talking about the download thing, right?
The game will be unlocked on11-11-11 right?
No way to play it before?
Not legally, unless you've got a review copy.
I intend legally, yes.
Anyway, I'll wait the gamers reviews on this forum before buying it.
Oblivion was such a delusion…
Gotta resist the temptation :S
I wasnt gonna, but I think I'm going to have to.
All the cool kids are going to be doing it.
Just ordered on Steam. Since its a 3-day weekend for me this was good news. Been a few years since I was this excited about a game! Takes 20 years off me :-)
Like Dart, I've got vacation set aside for Skyrim. I work Friday, 11-11, but I'm off the whole following week. Should be able to get a hundred hours in if I play my cards right.
I'm praying it doesn't suck. After the letdown that was DA2, we need something good!! My pc will actually get a workout, as the spiderweb games don't really push the envelope too far on computer reqs, but man, they do make some sweet rpg's!!!
For those of us getting a boxed copy, the disc is little more than a token.
I find this a bit frustrating.
11:11 in the morning on 11-11 is the traditional time when the "official beginning" of German's Carnival is being declared - I'm surprised they didn't use that time ! ;)
waiting for a review from the peeps here before buying are for games like Legend of Grimrock and other indie games. Holding off on Skyrim? Really?
I won't have my copy by then anyway. I must have a boxed copy.
Well for myself I don't think I have ever loved a TES game. I didn't even buy oblivion, I liked Morrowind but I definitely had a lot of issues with it, and I thought Daggerfall was a total train wreck. I did think that Arena was pretty good for the time though.
With that being said I may still get Skyrim when it first comes out just so I can form my own opinion on it. I'm sure I will get at least some entertainment value from it.
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For the past two and a half years I have been working singlehandedly on a backyard shed and a basement home theater room.
The shed is pictured here. Dimensions are 12 x 8 feet. This is a May 2007 view that shows some unusual steps and techniques.
An access opening to facilitate work has been kept in the middle of the roof all the way to this point, even as shingles were being installed. A temporary plywood cover is shown, extending past the ridge to shield most of a ridge vent from the rain.
Some over-the-ridge hold down ropes for a tarp that covered the roof earlier are still visible.
Duct tape was put over the topmost edge of the shingles between work sessions to reduce (unfortunately it did not prevent) rain seeping under the shingles.
A rail, of scrap lumber, was mounted across the eave so ladders would not damage the edge of the shingles.
Only the primer paint has been applied. The door should be removed for final painting but for the time being I took a roller and applied primer the best I could, staying clear of the hinges. The siding has decorative grooves that unfortunately made painting more tedious. Unpainted sections of the grooves are evident while most of the surface has been primed.
The shingling is complete (and the access opening finished over)now. I don't have more recent photos and the shed is covered with snow, thus I will have to wait until spring to take more photos.
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:thumbsup: ,,,,,shed pic link didn't work for me
Still working on the picture problem.
Seems like I can type a thousand words faster than I can snap a picture, upload it to my computer, resize it, compress it to JPG, log on to Photobucket, upload it there, copy the URL, put the URL in my forum reply, find out I made a typo, go back to Photobucket to refetch the URL, etc. Actually the picture comes out OK on my computer so there is difficult secondguessing, more time consuming than fixing a 3 way light switch or a running toilet.
Nice details for the theater room. I will be looking at it more closly when I start mine. Thanks
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Hi all my Dogster buddies. I know it's been awhile since you heard from me. It has been raining alot here this winter so I didn't get out much. It's nice here so plan on getting out more and seeing what mischief I can get into.
Well it wouldn't be news if I said I hadn't got into any trouble but you all know me. BOL. I got into BIG trouble when I picked a fight with my dad Chase. He got me very mad when he came into my space and I bit him. He had to go to the dog doctor. Nothing big just a small bite on his lip. He should know I am bigger than him and I like my own space. He is fine. Mom just freaked out a bit. He didn't have to go to the dog doctor but mom was worried about him. I bet if he had bitten me she would have said ok Teddy you deserved it. GRRRR
Oh yeh my mom Kiwi and dad Chase are going to a big dog show next month. My mom Kiwi is going to go into obedience and rally and she is over 13 now. She loves to go to shows still and I know she will have a good time. Dad Chase is going in obedience and even though we don't get along I hope he does good for my human mom. They will be gone for a few days so guess I will be the protector of the house. Of course I am all the time anyway.
Well all of you pals take care and I will try to write again soon. Your Pal Teddy
Wow my pal Winnie Joy has tagged me. That makes me feel really special.
Note to those I tag. Just copy the questions and delete my answers and add your answers. Then tag four of your friends.
1. What color is your color? I have a black one with gold colored dogs on it.
2. What kind of food do you eat? I get Pro Plan Beef and Rice.
3. What are your favorite treats? Yummy I Luv Jerky chicken strips. I'll do any thing for them. I'll even try to be good BOL.
4. Do you have a Valentine or significant other? No I like all girls!!
5. Do you get table scraps? No way because they can make me sick.
6. Whats your favorite toy? I really don't have a toy but I really enjoy chewing on my sister Donja.
7. When is your birthday? I forget.
8. How many times a day do you eat? As many times as I can sneak something. Biscuits are my favorite.
9. Do you have a favorite color? No I like all.
10. Do you hope your pals put this in their diaries? Yep this is fun.
My turn to tag. I invite these friends to play tag with me.
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AH too bad mom lost the chip thing to her camera !! HEE HEE No Halloween pictures to embaress me.
I had to stay in my crate for Halloween as mom said I would scare everyone that came. I'snt that my job ?
It rained here today. It is a welcome thing as we seem to never get rain anymore. It's fun to run in the rain and get wet. I don't mind the rain but hate it if they try to turn the hose on me. I also like to play in the sprinklers and hold my head way up high.
My mom Kiwi had to go see the dog doctor yesterday. The doctor said she will be fine. She is getting dizzy when she walks and looks like she is drunk. I know my mom Kiwi dosn't drink nutin but water. She has some old dog thing. My mom will be thirteen tomorrow. She is still doing good and loves to do obedience work.
All my doggie Pup Pals pray for her to get better soon as my human mom has been crying over Kiwi being sick.
Well mom says I need to go to bed so will say goodnight for now. Take care all you pals.
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There is a multitude of reasons that attract us to the bicycle and these are as varied as we, the riders are. Perhaps two of the most common reasons are the freedom our bicycle grants us to roam the countryside and the camraderie of our fellow cyclists.
I've always enjoyed riding my bike, but it is only in the last few years that my addiction to riding my bike has developed. When I made a concerted effort to get back on my bike, it was to get back into shape. My primary motivation was to shed a few pounds that seemed to be accumulating around my mid-section. But as I spent more time on the bike, something changed: my desire to spend even more time on the bike!
This year, I spent on average, 11-12 hours a week on my bike. Typically, at least a third of this time was spent on just one weekend ride, spinning my way across the beautiful rolling countryside of Southwest Wisconsin. Long rides, I have found, are great for both my body and mind. Of course long rides provide tremendous benefit physically as you transform your body into an endurance machine, but also provide a wonderful mental stimulant as well. A four or five hour ride IS a great achievement. The boost to your self-confidence as a result of your achievement is as positive as the physical benefits to your body.
As the summer wore on, my long weekend ride was getting longer and longer- 60 miles, 70 miles, 80… As the distance increased, so did my enjoyment. Just two years ago, the thought of me doing an 80-mile ride was, well, unthinkable! But I was learning that I really enjoyed these long rides. Early this summer, I decided that I should ride a "century," what cyclists call a ride of at least 100 miles. Many bicycling clubs will host an "organized century" where for a fee of 25 to 50 dollars, the ride will be "supported." Support on an organized century includes vehicles providing mechanical or other assistance and rest stops placed regularly along the route with food, drink, toilet facilities and basic first aid supplies. Often, for participating there is a t-shirt or some other memento and perhaps a potluck or other gathering for the riders. Organized centuries are great fun to participate in. Lots of people from all walks of life out on the road, riding together, talking and sharing the day make for a very enjoyable ride.


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Adele is arguably the most well-known voice of the past 10 years. Even after vocal surgery, she still sounds impeccable, live or recorded. If you had her voice, you would send shivers down the spines of all who listened. Pretty awesome!
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If you pay a private citizen money to use their influence to get the government to do something, that's lobbying. However, if you pay a government official to do something, that's bribery.
Utah's newly inaugurated Attorney General John Swallow is accused of facilitating (lobbying) a failed attempt to bribe a U.S. senator while Swallow was a public servant. Regardless, he was paid a hefty "consulting fee" while he was the previous attorney general's top dog.
Swallow says the fee that was paid to his lobby firm (which never registered any lobbyists) was to get a cement factory in Las Vegas.
He's wearing two hats at the same time and he definitely looks silly (and suspiciously criminal). How can you serve "without fear or favor" with one hand when your other hand is weighed down with donations to your lobby?
Utah needs stricter laws about what its employees and officials may do privately. Our attorney general should be above suspicion; otherwise, his credibility and ability to represent the people of Utah in court is damaged. For the good of the state, Swallow should resign.
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My gate has become very tweaked
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It started out straight but seems to be getting worse? :eek:
Seems the strap don't help & might actually be a large part of whats pulling it up in that bottom corner.
Whats the easiest repair for this?
I have some ideas but wonder what you might recommend?
One solution - take off the cable, use flat metal making an X
May need to remake the frame part too.
Get a gate hardware kit and start over. The twigs aren't adding any structural integrity and the cable is twisting the frame.
How are those posts put into the ground? I think you have several issues. Part of the problem is that your never going to get a gate frame like that to stay plumb and square.....
the weight of the gate is going right down that cable.need to remove it or add another for an X so all the corners have a pull tension..how much does that weigh? can you lift it with one hand? might want to add another lenght of 2x4 in the gate where it swings on those hinges...
The gate frame is not heavy enough, also treated 2X4s are bad to twist and curve but then so are 4X4s. If it is the cable pulling the frame out, put another cable on the other side of the gate to pull it back the other way.
I was actually thinking about placing some diagonal 2x4's in the frame, but might the 2nd cable alone fix it?
As stated many differnat ways, that gate was build completly wrong in the first place, adding a brace will do nothing to "fix" that one.
If you Google "building a gate" there's hundreds of sites showing how to build one that should not sag.
Another cable is not a good idea.
If you like that style build a new one with a metal X brace on the back.
Can even re-use the branches from the old one.
You "MIGHT" (emphasis might, be able to just add an X-brace to that gate, although because it is already twisted that is probably not the case.
But still will not solve your problem. It may keep it square, but it won't stay straight. The outside frame of the gate is nothing more than pressure treated 2x4's that look like they are screwed together. There is no way your going to keep them straight (vert). Not enough holding power with the screws into that soft wood.
If you want to do it right....go down to a wrought iron shop....have them make you a gate frame out of wrought iron....then you can hang your limbs on that.
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Youre going to need to start over.
Forget the pt lumber and use Redwood.
Make your center horizontal a 2x4 and install a 1x4 Redwood let in brace. Forget the metal, it looks too cheesy for what youre going for.
One let in brace will keep it square but two, one on each side creating an X might look better.
The tighter the grain in the 2x4s the better.
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In all my years I never met a Yellow Pine post until I moved to the Mid West. I never knew wood could move so much.
The 2x4's in the gate look like what they call "outdoor wood" which is usually treated Hemlock. The Hemlock will twist, cup and check but not even close to the extent that I've seen with the Pine.
I've never seen treated Pine on the West Coast and hope I never do.
The Metal X - Take a strap of metal say 1.5" wide and 1/16th or so thick run it from top right to bottom left corner.
Then take another from the bottom right to the top left so you have an X. Can weld it or bolt it where it crosses.
As said one diagonal will do it but 2 will probably look better.
Can do it with wood but the larger size of the wood may not be the look you are after, Or maybe it is.
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