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Phelps Has Now won 18 Gold Medals putting him ahead as one of the World's most decorated Olympian in History. In second place, it's Soviet Gymnast Larisa Latynina.
Usain Bolt has now made history by becoming the Olympian that shatters the sprint record repeatedly…
One of the big problems most people face, whether they are at their career as an entrepreneur or even an athlete, especially ones that are starting out, is the constant change in technique or strategy. Always looking for the secret formula, the one that can unlock their hidden potential…
You know the "Bright Shiny Object" that you see all over the place.
But that's NOT where the real gold is.
In an interview with Michael Phelps… the most decorated Olympian of all times… with 22 medals, 18 of which are gold… multiple World and Olympic records… A gold medaling speedboat rather than a man.
But there was a time when Phelps was slacking, and wasn't on top of his game.
Usain Bolt on the other hand said:
"The trials woke me up," … "Yohan gave me a wake-up call. He knocked on my door and said, 'Usain, wake up! This is an Olympic year.'"
It ALL came down to this….
In their own words it came down to doing "The Basics" and doing it regularly.
When with the help of his coach he did things he needed to do, even when he DID NOT want to do them… is when his performance went through the roof.
What kinds of things?
The basics.
Lots and lots of running, swimming, weight lifting, basic exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, squats, etc..
Nothing fancy, but the KEY is they did it CONSISTENTLY.
And it's no different in whatever your endeavours are….
If you do THE BASICS consistently, you can expect incredible results… even if you are in business.
And that's what today's post is all about.
Those "magic" solutions are almost GUARANTEED to fail…
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You see, most of the people selling advice online today are specialists. And when you talk to a specialist, they're going to recommend what they specialize in.
That's their view of the online world…their lens…what works for them…
Problem is, one specialty only answers one situation. Try to make one specialty or approach work for all the different models of online marketing, and you're trying to make a square peg fit in a round hole.
The fact is, there are VERY FEW people who have a comprehensive knowledge of how online marketing really works.
Who actually know enough about everything to show you what you're missing.
Everyone else is going to tell you that you need their specialty. They'll tell you that you must have what works for them.
It might even be good information. But if it's not what you need, it just adds to your information overload, and makes your problem worse.
The problem is that THEY DON'T KNOW what it is that you are missing.
So I'm going to offer you a much more individual approach to your success.
This is an invitation to join a very small, very select group of Internet marketers. A group who has become VERY successful following my advice and strategies.
And by that I mean the best, most powerful, most successful and most famous Internet marketers in the world.
This is a very private, very elite group, where you are MOST LIKELY to find the key to your individual success.
Frankly, I'm willing to bet you've never been invited to join a group like this before. And I rarely invite anyone to be so close to my private strategies.
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You don't become a master by learning how to do 4000 things… you become master by learning how to do a dozen of the right things 4000 times.—-Terrence Storm


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doesnt surprise me, I regulary shoot mil-surp ammo that is 75+ years old.
This is a discussion on 25 Year Old Ammo Still Good within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; We've had some threads in the past discussing the shelf life of loaded ammunition, so I thought I'd share this. I shot up a 20 ...
We've had some threads in the past discussing the shelf life of loaded ammunition, so I thought I'd share this. I shot up a 20 round box of Hornady Frontier .45 ACP, 230 grain FMJ FP today thru my Colt Combat Elite. I bought this box of ammo in 1981, so it was at least 25 years old.
Here's the target. Distance was 25 yards. You sharp-eyed fellers will notice there's only 19 holes. Yeah, I pulled one!
When youre wounded and left on Afghanistans plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier.
Rudyard Kipling
doesnt surprise me, I regulary shoot mil-surp ammo that is 75+ years old.
Fear No Evil.
I've got a pile of WCC +P+ 38spl that has headstamps of 1980 and have never had one be a dud.
I use them in BUG matches because they have very little felt recoil being only 110gr but a solar flare sized muzzle flash. It's big fun.
A few weeks ago I found a couple boxes of .45 Handloads I made
back in1982.
Took em out to my club and shot em up , no problems
-SIG , it's What's for Dinner-
know your rights!
"If I walk in the woods, I feel much more comfortable carrying a gun. What if you meet a bear in the woods that's going to attack you? You shoot it."
{Bernhard Goetz}
not a surprise at all should have said that ya had 2 though one hole
Your experiences square with mine. If it's stored right, it'll last a long, long time- longer than we will.
I've shot thousands of rounds of milsurp ammo between 20 and God-Only-Knows-How-Many-Years old and had very, very few problems.
I shot some 8mm Mauser that looked like it sank on the Titanic. Two rounds out of 380-some odd needed two primer strikes to get it to shoot.
It grouped pretty well, too, at least up to 50 yards, which is where I start to get less accurate, regardless of the ammo used (unless I'm using a scope- - the eyes aren't what they used to be, and they were never real good)
Terry - for 25 yards that is A1 - only one flier? I could live with that
Chris - P95
NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member.
"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!."
http://www.rkba-2a.com/ - a portal for 2A links, articles and some videos.
Very nice grouping with ammo any age.....
"Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox.
"...be water, my friend."


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Stung: Escort charged with trying to sell dog who disappeared from Poconos monastery
A 21-year-old woman who police say was trying to sell both herself and a stolen German shepherd on Craigslist — in separate ads, of course — was arrested at a motel in the Poconos this week.
The German shepherd, named Shiba, was reported missing Nov. 23 from St. John the Beloved Coptic Orthodox Monastery in Canadensis, Pa.
Among those looking for the nine-month-old dog was a group called Hound Hunters of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and among the places they were looking was the Internet.They were tipped off about an ad on Craigslist, featuring a photo of a dog who appeared to be Shiba, in what appeared to be a motel room. All the owners were asking for was a "small re-homing fee."
The first thing Hound Hunters did was call the number listed and arrange to buy the dog.
The second thing they did was search the Internet a little more, and discover that the woman trying to sell Shiba was also advertising herself as an escort.
The third thing they did was go to police.
The Poconos Regional Police Department began its own investigation, confirmed the woman had the two ads on Craigslist, and was promoting herself on other escort sites as well. On one of them, she had posted a message for police: "Hey Mt. Pocono PD catch me if you can."
That taunt may have inspired police to take a little more interest in what they might have previously viewed as a run of the mill stolen dog case.
Police and members of Hound Hunters met in a vacant lot near the Travelodge motel and finalized their plan, in which Hound Hunters of NEPA President Christine Cahill and member Donna Barney, who had set up the meeting, would knock on the woman's motel room door.Here, we'll let Cahill, pick up the story.
"Donna and I would go in by ourselves," she wrote in a detailed Facebook post. "We were to knock on the door, and when she answered and we confirm that she and the dog are actually there, Donna was to hit her call button on her phone to alert the detective…..and they would be there in the blink of an eye. They told us if anything didn't seem right, we were to immediately get away from the door/window and take cover.
"First, let me tell you, just looking at this place (a motel), would give anyone the creeps. Second, with the info we found on this person, anyone would be crazy to just walk right up and knock on the door … but, yes, that's exactly what Donna and I did.
" … I knock on the door, she pushes the curtain aside to look out, then opens the door, just a crack. We see a beautiful black nose sniffing through the crack … We were invited inside, but I asked if we could bring the dog outside (especially when I saw a man sleeping in the bed just inside the door)."
(At that moment, Donna was hitting the button on her phone to alert police, but she had lost her signal, as can happen in the Poconos. She excused herself, walked around the corner, picked up a signal and hit the button again.)
"Just as the girl stepped back outside, the police came around the corner," Cahill wrote.
Kaynie L. Kingston, of Mount Pocono, was taken into custody. A check of the dog's microchip confirmed she was Shiba.
Kingston was charged with receiving stolen property and taken to Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Police said she will also be charged with theft of lost or mislaid property and solicitation to commit prostitution.
Shiba was reunited with her owners, who were visiting from New York when Shiba went missing. They made the two hour drive and picked Shiba up at the monastery.
"Donna and I are still bursting with adrenaline after our first 'sting' operation that actually included the police," Cahill wrote in the Facebook post. "We've done this before, but not on the level of needing police back-up. As we like to say….. 'This isn't our first rodeo!' And, I'm sure it won't be our last."
(Photos from the Hound Hunters Facebook page)
Posted by John Woestendiek December 11th, 2015 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, arrest, arrested, christine cahill, craigslist, dog, dogs, escort, german shepherd, hound hunters, hound hunters of northeastern pennsylvania, investigation, kaynie kingston, missing, monastery, operation, pets, poconos, police, prostitution, reunion, sheba, shiba, sting, stolen
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Charges dropped against veteran in Georgia who broke car window to save dog
Authorities have dropped the charges filed against a veteran who was arrested after breaking a window to save a dog left inside a hot car in a shopping center parking lot.
Michael Hammons, 46, an Iraq War veteran who lives in Athens, Ga., used a leg support from his wife's wheelchair to smash out the window of a Mustang.
At the insistence of the angry dog's owner, who said she'd only let the dog alone for five minutes, Hammons was arrested and charged with criminal trespass.
Thousands subsequently came to his defense online and called Hammons a hero, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which announced last week it will be awarding Hammons its Compassionate Action Award.
PETA officials noted that temperatures inside a parked car can jump quickly to 100 to 120 degrees — even on a mild, 78-degree day like Saturday, May 9, when the incident took place.
A local Ford dealer in Athens offered to replace the broken window for free, WXIA in Atlanta reported.
Current Georgia law allows someone to break a window to save a person, but not an animal. Hammons arrest led to a call to change that law, as a handful of other states have.
"The laws need to be changed to protect the animals, not necessarily the people," said Mark Martin, a pet store owner who rallied around Hammons' cause. "We are the voices for the animals; they can't speak for themselves."
Ken Mauldin, district attorney for the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, said the car's owner agreed with his decision to drop the charges.
Posted by John Woestendiek May 19th, 2015 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, arrested, Athens, broke, car, charged, charges dropped, criminal trespass, district attorney, dog, dogs, dropped, georgia, hot, inside, leg support, michael hammons, parked, parking lot, pets, rescue, safety, wheelchair, window
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Creepy: California man accused of killing ex's dog, and feeding it to her dinner
We're not sure who gave Ryan Eddy Watenpaugh the minor shiner he sports in this mug shot.
But, assuming Watenpaugh really did what he is accused of doing, he deserves much worse, and — once he goes to trial, and if he gets convicted, of course — we hope he gets it.
The Shasta County, California, man is in custody for killing his girlfriend's dog, then cooking the dog and feeding his girlfriend part of the remains — telling her it was a pork dish initially, then texting her that what she'd really eaten was her dog.
Police in Redding say Watenpaugh's live-in girlfriend left him after a fight in August, leaving her Pomeranian, Bear, behind.
When she returned, in what appeared to be a reconciliation, Watenpaugh told her the dog had disappeared.
As a show of what appeared good faith, he made her dinner, then informed her — through text messages — that she had eaten her dog.
"It set all of us back when we read the text messages about the incident," said a police sergeant. "The suspect asked her how Bear tasted … obviously referencing the meal he prepared for her."
Police are still investigating, but they say a package Watenpaugh left for his ex last week lends credence to the claims he made in his messages. On Tuesday, the victim said Watenpaugh left a bag at her front door — inside of which were the paws of what she believed to be her dog, Action News reported.
Watenpaugh, 34, was arrested Thursday evening, booked into the Shasta County Jail and is being charged with domestic violence, stalking, animal cruelty and imprisonment.
"It's sad, that if indeed the dog was killed as part of this incident, because dogs are innocent. All they want is affection and love," Redding Police Sgt. Todd Cogle told NBC News on Friday. "For someone to take advantage of that innocence is obviously sad and depressing."
Watenpaugh admitted to leaving Bear's paws in front of his ex-girlfriend's home, but denied anything to do with the dog's apparent death, police said.
No other remains of the dog have been found.
Posted by John Woestendiek September 15th, 2014 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animal cruetly, animals, arrested, bear, california, charged, cooks, dog, dogs, eaten, ex girlfriend, feeds, girlfriend, humans, killed, messages, paws, pets, pomeranian, redding, relationships, ryan eddy watenpaugh, ryan watenpaugh, serves, shasta county, text
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"I'm going to gut this thing," Baltimore cop allegedly said before slitting dog's throat
A Baltimore City police officer has been charged with slitting the throat of a dog that had been running loose — even though the dog had already been restrained.
"We have no words to describe this. To say that we are appalled at this allegation is an understatement," Baltimore police Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez said.
Officer Jeffrey Bolger has been charged with felony animal cruelty, police officials announced Wednesday afternoon.
Police were called Saturday morning to Grundy Street in southeast Baltimore for a report of a stray dog that had bitten someone trying to rescue it.
Police had secured the dog using a catch pole, but after that Bolger, an officer assigned to the emergency services division, used a knife to cut the dog's throat, police said.
"Unfortunately, at some point after the dog was contained, one of our officers used a knife and cut the dog's throat. This is outrageous and unacceptable breach of our protocol," Baltimore police Deputy Commissioner Dean Palmere said.
WJZ in Baltimore reported that charging documents quote Bolger as saying, "I'm going to gut this thing."
The dog later died.
Police officials said they knew of no reason for the officer to use such force on a dog that was already under control.
The dog had run off from her home nearby. She was a 7-year-old shar-pei named Nala, whose owner was searching for her and had posted her pictures on a community Facebook page.
"She was just the sweetest dog and would never hurt anyone," Sarah Gossard told 11 News. "She was just scared that day and through all of those events — scared and lost, thirsty, hungry — yes I'm very sure that she bit someone, but the actions after that were not OK," the dog's owner,
Bolger been suspended without pay.
"I don't want him to have his job, I don't want him to be able to go out on calls and react like that to a person, to a dog, to anything. That's not OK, that's not OK," Gossard said.
An investigation into the incident will also look at other officers who, though aware of what happened, had not reported it,.
Police commanders said they "caught wind of it Monday" — two days after Nala was killed.
Posted by John Woestendiek June 19th, 2014 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animal cruelty, animals, arrested, baltimore, charged, city, contained, cruelty to animals, dog, dogs, i'm going to gut this thing, investigation, jeffrey bolger, knife, law enforcement, nala, officer, pets, police, sarah gossard, shar-pei, sharpei, slit, throat
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Animal activist detained in Moscow
A Russian animal rights activist has been detained in central Moscow after he and two others protested the country's policy of killing stray dogs in Sochi, according to an Associated Press report
Three activists unfurled a banner near Red Square on Saturday that read "Bloody Olympics."
The banner depicted a puppy covered in blood.
According to the report, a policeman approached and pulled the banner out of the activists' hands.
One man was detained while the other two fled.
A year before the Sochi Olympics, municipal authorities announced a contract to "catch and dispose" of strays.
Public pressure led authorities to announce they'd dropped the plan — but they didn't. Companies have been hired to continue killing the dogs throughout the games, which started Friday and end Feb. 23.
(Photo: A stray dog walks past the Olympic rings during the official flag raising ceremony; by Nathan Denette, The Canadian Press / AP photo)
Posted by John Woestendiek February 8th, 2014 under Muttsblog.
Tags: activist, animal rights, animals, arrest, arrested, banner, bloody olympics, company, contract, cull, detained, dogs, killing, killing dogs, killing stray dogs, moscow, olympics, pets, police, protest, protester, russia, Sochi, stray, strays
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Sheriff helps family get a new pet after their dog was killed during high-speed chase
A 3-year-old boy got a new dog this week, days after watching his first dog get struck and killed by a car fleeing sheriff's deputies in Oklahoma City.
The boy and his family picked out the new pet, a Chihuahua mix named Chili, after Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel paid the adoption fees.
"You can never replace a pet, but I felt it was necessary that I do something to bring a smile to Ryan's face," Whetsel told KFOR.
"I have three dogs and I understand how much they mean to my family, so I just wanted to make sure Ryan had a four-legged friend to play with."
Ryan was outside with his mother, Sarah Barrow, when a car being chased by deputies sped down the road — just as their 2-year-old Chow and Rottweiler mix, Red, was crossing it.
Red was struck by the speeding vehicle and died about 10 minutes later, and the incident was captured by a TV news crew that was in the neighborhood reporting another story — about crime problems in the area:
Deputies later arrested two suspects they said were in the car and charged them in connection with three stolen vehicles.
Ryan had nightmares after that, his mother told the Oklahoman, and hadn't slept for two days when Sheriff Whetsel called, offering to help the family get a new dog,
"When I found out that the bad guy had hit this dog, I just felt compelled to reach out and help them replace the dog for that little boy," the sheriff said.
Barrow took him up on the offer, and the family went to Edmond Animal Welfare.
Though his parents were thinking of finding another big dog, Ryan seemed most drawn to a small one, Chili, who shelter staff named after the restaurant in whose parking lot he was found.
(Photo: Sarah Barrow and her son Ryan Underwood hold their new dog, Chili; by David McDaniel, The Oklahoman)
Posted by John Woestendiek January 31st, 2014 under Muttsblog, videos.
Tags: adoption, animals, arrested, chase, chili, dog, dogs, family, fees, high speed chase, john whetsel, killed, oklahoma, oklahoma city, paid, pet, pets, red, ryan, shelter, sheriff, sheriff john whetsel, suspects
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Cellphone video leads to abuse arrest
When public officials say they "take something very seriously," it's often because they haven't been taking it very seriously.
Nearly three months ago, authorities in Las Vegas dropped an investigation into a man's complaint that his neighbor was abusing his dog.
Last week, though, that same dog owner was arrested — thanks to the persistent efforts of the neighbor who, after his earlier complaint led nowhere, went on to videotape the man mistreating his dog and than gave the evidence to officials.
Charged with felony cruelty to animals was Roy Cozart, 30, who beat his pit bull, Kilo, with a rock and the handle of a hammer and threw him against a wall, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson announced Friday in a press release.
"Animal abuse is a serious offense that will not be tolerated," the district attorney said. "We take all allegations of abuse very seriously and pursue criminal charges when appropriate."
But as KTNV pointed out in a news report, the initial complaint against the neighbor came months ago.
While authorities apparently didn't see the original complaint as that serious, they now say Kilo was abused multiple times between July 15 and Oct. 13.
The difference, this time, was apparently the video.
Taken by the neighbor's cellphone video on Oct. 8, it allegedly shows Cozart drag Kilo by his neck, swing him around in the air and then hit the dog with a six-inch rock.
Even after that, though, an animal control investigator who later visited Cozart's home, reported that the dog, though he had cuts and bruises on his face, "appeared happy."
It wasn't until a week later that the dog was seized and examined by veterinarians who said they saw signs of abuse. Kilo is now in a foster home and is reported to be doing well, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
"We are thankful the D.A. has taken animal cruelty seriously and has brought the appropriate charges against Roy Cozart," said Gina Greisen, president of Nevada Voters for Animals. "We are confident that policies and procedures addressing serious allegations of cruelty will improve as more animal cruelty cases are prosecuted under Cooney's law," she said.
Cooney's Law was passed by the Nevada State Legislature in 2011 making animal cruelty a felony. It's named after a 3-year-old beagle from Reno who was killed when her owner cut her stomach open, thinking that a mouse crawled inside the dog. The owner was charged with a misdemeanor under the law in effect at the time.
Now it's a felony, punishable by one to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
That's progress, but only if the law is swiftly and strongly enforced.
Posted by John Woestendiek November 6th, 2013 under Muttsblog.
Tags: abuse, animal, animal control, animal welfare, animals, arrest, arrested, cellphone, clark county, cooney's law, district attorney, dog, dogs, enforcement, evidence, felony, investigation, kilo, las vegas, law, misdemeanor, neighbor, nevada, nevada voters for animals, owner, pets, pit bull, steve wolfson, video
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Curious about cost of chimney repair
Recently I had a chimney guy inspect and remove some old caulk around flashing. He re-caulked and was probably done within 2 hours. I would have done this myself but I can't stand heights. THere was evidence of moisture on one side of the chimney in my attic. The plaster was falling apart slighly on the one side. Basically, he inspected inside and out, removed old and applied new caulk. I thought the estimate was high (375.00) but just wanted it done as I plan on remodeling my finished attic. I was curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks.
Getting on a roof is not easy and usually requires a bit of risk/danger.
That is not an uncommon or out of range fee for a chimney/leak repair.
People seem to forget little things like what it cost to be in business.
For a simple job like that I'd have to stop doing something else I could have been in the middle of so I'd loose money, my 40 ft. ladder cost me Over $400.00 (black tip) truck payment, insurace on truck, liability ins., workmans comp. local business licence, $400.00 ladder rack, straps to hold the ladder on, caulking gun. ect. ect.
I easly have over $15,000 worth of tools I've had to by just to be ready to do any job that comes my way.
We have to pay for our own vacation time, pay for our own health ins. we have no retirement plan unless we pay for it.
Understood. I have a few friends in this business and do understand the costs involved. He did come out twice, once for estimate and another to do the work. He was prompt, gave good advice and friendly. All of those things do matter. I just try to put things into perspective when it comes to hiring people and trying to determine costs. Thanks.
I agree with all of this right here.
Just wish you felt the same way about installing windows. :thumbup:
Now we're getting there.... Now let's add on all the additional expenses that most legit businesses face like rent, utilities, office staff, other insurances, certifications, marketing (that's a big one), time spent on "free estimates" that don't pan out, etc, etc.... Small to medium size construction companies can easily push 5 figures per month in just overhead.
Seems kinda silly to reseal counter flashing for $375.00.,Put another $200.00 or so and you could have replaced the entire counter flashing and have peace of mind knowing that you would not have to pay someone $375.00 to squirt some sealant in your mortar joints.
Had that option ever been mentioned to you by your repair guy?
And did you ask him in the beginning what your options were?
I am a painter, not a roofer. I have some roofing skills and have tackled chimney flashing jobs. It is indeed a tough job. I have learned one thing........squirting some caulking into cracks/mortar is a TEMPORARY solution. As roofmaster pointed out, you could have had the job done PERMANENTLY for a few more bucks. I won't disparage the guy who did your work.......he may have done a great job......some caulking does hold up for years, but, it's amazing what water can do to even the best silicone.
P.S. Joe Caption, your post about the costs of being self-employed should be a "sticky." One thing I forget to include in my costs of doing business is vehicle maintenance......just had $1200 worth of repairs done on my truck which doesn't include the two days it was out of service. Yes, it costs a lot to be self-employed.
One thing that is easy to forget is the selling expense---2 to 3 hours driving and talking--more to write up a quote---another trip to close the sale---in a year that turns into a lot of expense.
It's probably better to call in a mason for masonry work and a roofer for roofing work. Flashing's are one of those items that usually can be done by either craft provided they are competent.
You will want to call an actual roofer.
Personally, my prices vary anywhere from $250 to $1000.00 for a chimney flashing. A lot of factors get involved in this.
If you feel like the sealant is doing its job for now, I would hold off on the flashing.
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Fox's "Straight News" Adopts GOP Talking Points That Democrats Are Scaring Seniors
Fox News demonstrated yet again tonight that, despite its protests [1] to the contrary, there [2] is [3] no [4] real [5] difference [6] between [7] its [8] supposedly "straight news" programming and its opinion programming.
During tonight's segment of Special Report with Bret Baier, guest host Chris Wallace devoted an entire segment to Democrats' supposeduse of "scare tactics" over Paul Ryan's attempts to reform Medicare, a talking point that Fox News opinion show Fox & Friends has previously pushed. From the May 11 edition of Fox News' Special Report:
CHRIS WALLACE (guest host): Scare tactics in politics are nothing new. Entitlements such as Social Security and Medicare have long been the subject of such attacks. Tonight, chief Washington correspondent Jim Angle reports on what Republicans say is another example of Democrats saying one thing and doing another.
JIM ANGLE (Fox News correspondent): Freshman Republicans are complaining that Democrats are violating a pledge from President Obama not to demonize proposals tackling big problems such as Medicare, including the proposal from Republican Paul Ryan.
JIM ANGLE: The Ryan plan would pay premiums for private insurance to force competition for seniors instead of having the government pay for every procedure which it can no longer afford. Ryan would dedicate more money to the poor and sick, but Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius argues that it would force sick senior citizens to pay too much out of pocket. A point she made about cancer patients during recent testimony.
JIM ANGLE: Such attacks would appear to violate the President's assurances prompting 42 House freshmen to send Mr. Obama a letter urging him to quote "condemn the disingenuous attacks and work with this Congress to reform spending on entitlement programs." If the debate stays at the attack level the President himself may be vulnerable because his health care plan also puts tight limits on future Medicare spending. In Washington. Jim Angle. Fox News.
During the segment, Angle characterized Rep. Paul Ryan's (R-WI) plan to dismantle Medicare as we know it as "forc[ing] competition for seniors instead of having the government pay for every procedure, which it can no longer afford."
He also reported that Democrats claim that people would have to spend a lot more money if Ryan's plan was passed. But this is hardly an unfair "scare tactic." It is cold, hard fact.
Indeed, the Congressional Budget Office has stated [9] that "a typical beneficiary [of Medicare] would spend more for health care under the [Ryan] proposal." The Center for Economic and Policy Research has also described [10] the plan in the following words: "Representative Paul Ryan proposes Medicare plan under which seniors would pay most of their income for health care."
Previously, Fox News' Fox & Friends was pushing the same line [11] that Angle was. Co-host Gretchen Carlson claimed that "there's concern about whether or not President Obama is stoking some fear in some of the comments he's been making." Later in the show, Gretchen Carlson stated: "Can the president scare the American people into his plan for saving?" After playing portions of Obama's interview with ABC News, Carlson asked, "So will fear sell you on the idea of raising taxes?"
This is a classic example of Fox's opinion and news shows using the same talking points to bash Democrats and promote Republicans.
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Michele and Sarah and Mitt and Newt and Rick shout to the world their belief in God and insist that anyone who is not a member of the God clique is not a real American. According to their version of America most of us gather in a church or synagogue on the weekend in order to tell God how much we believe in Him or Her, depending on your point of view. I assume God sets aside time in HIS busy schedule to listen to a Sunday morning rant about nothing. Unfortunately, for those who believe God is the number one item on God's schedule, there is increasing sign fewer and fewer Americans share that belief.
A Pew Study concluded that at least 12% of Americans do not believe God exists while a report from the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society at Trinity College concludes the figure is closer to 20%. As Annie Laurie Gaynor, president of Freedom From Religion Foundation notes: "It has never been better to be a free thinker or an agnostic in America."
I assume bloggers will shortly be asking this Gaynor gal to produce her birth certificate in order to prove that she is a member of the human race. After all, God created us and HE does not like those who do not believe in HIM. I checked with Michele Bachmann who is in daily contact with HIM and she assures me that is HIS view. God Bless those who believe in HIM and God Damn those who do not!


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Samsung Unwraps RAW-Shooting, 24X-Optical Megazoom
Following up last month's announcements of feature-heavy compact cameras, Samsung today unveiled the 24X-optical-zoom HZ25W, a $400 megazoom model slated for release in October.
The 12.5-megapixel HZ25W offers a 26mm wide-angle lens (up to 624mm in 35mm film equivalent on the telephoto end) bolstered by dual optical/digital image stabilization; 720p high-definition video shooting using the H.264 codec; a 3-inch-diagonal LCD; and ISO levels up to 6400 at a reduced resolution.
For beginners, the HZ25W will have a Smart Auto mode, as well as a smile-triggered shutter, face detection, and the ability to tag and register subjects' faces within the camera.
On the advanced side, the HZ25W will have the ability to shoot photos in RAW format (DNG 1.1 files), a full manual shooting mode in addition to aperture priority and shutter priority modes, and customizable white balance settings.
For more camera news, see all of the most promising digital camera announcements of fall 2009.
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I own a DC910 and am using it with a first gen ipod touch. For the most part this review is an accurate reflection of the product. However when it comes to the remote the review is misleading. The remote actually allows you to control the ipods music menus, which means you can do far more than "just skipping tracks in your current playlist, playing and pausing music, and controlling volume" you can in fact go into your album or artist lists and make selections. You can do this by pressing the menu button and using the up and down buttons on the remote. Setting the clock is a breeze - however for the technically challenged there is a handy manual included in the box.
Sound wise this dock doesn't really compete with say a Bose SoundDock. However with an ipod touch the soundDock requires your WiFi to be turned off - which is rather annoying. But not quite as annoying as the awful hum you get if you forget to turn it off. No such problem with the DC910. This coupled with the numerous features that the DC910 gives you over other standard docks - the functionality of its remote, usb/sd and 2 additional aux inputs, radio, rotating dock for video, clock with sleep functions, display, and the option to mount it on the wall - mean that you get a lot more for less money than a Bose.
Does it sound as good as some other docks? No - but the difference is not a deal breaker and if you feel it is then you're too much of an audiophile to be using this kind of product anyway.
I picked mine up in Costco for 𧴰 when it first came out which was 㿊 cheaper than argos at the time. Overall I'm very happy with it. The only negative for me really is that when the dock is rotated horizontally and you're in coverflow the remote won't control coverflow for you except for basic functions within the album you've selected (ie it won't flick through the albums) - seems like Philips missed a trick there. Still it's well worth an audition.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than 20 years after the release of hit film "Wall Street," director Oliver Stone again looks at the world of high finance with "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," opening in theaters on Friday.
The sequel to 1987's original film, which earned Michael Douglas an Oscar in the role of corporate raider Gordon Gekko, tells of a brash young trader (Shia LaBeouf) looking to cash in on Wall Street even as financial markets collapse around him.
Thomas Belesis, chief executive officer at New York-based brokerage firm John Thomas Financial, was a technical advisor on "Money Never Sleeps," and he portrayed a Wall Street chief in the film. He talked to Reuters about working on the movie, the way it portrays his industry, and how true it is to the real Wall Street. One hint: Belesis is bullish.
Q: How did you become involved with the film?
A: "When Oliver was first researching it, he was introduced to me by the building manager at 40 Wall Street, the Trump Building where John Thomas Financial is located. He was looking for a trading floor to use in the film and we hit it off. He ended up filming at a different floor...but he offered me a role, which I gladly accepted."
Q: Did you have any previous acting experience?
A: "No, but I wasn't intimidated. I play Shia's boss, an executive at a Bear Stearns-like firm that collapses because of the subprime issue. My scenes have me in conferences or talking to traders, and those are things I live everyday. I'm used to being commanding in those situations. Plus, as a director, Oliver is a master at his trade. He knows how to get the best out of everyone."
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Whats in a Name? An Experimental Examination of Investment Behavior
Lucy F. Ackert, Bryan K. Church, James Tompkins, and Ping Zhang
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A fundamental unresolved issue is whether information asymmetries underlie investors' predisposition to invest close to home (i.e., domestically or locally). The authors conduct experiments in the United States and Canada to investigate agents' portfolio allocation decisions, controlling for the availability of information. Providing participants with information about a firm's home base, without disclosing its specific identity, is not sufficient to change investment behavior. Rather, participants need to know a firm's name and home base. Additional evidence indicates that participants are more familiar with securities in which they chose to invest than other securities. Familiarity is a key determinant of investment behavior.
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Every once in a while, I come across an article about figuring out our goals as an author. Heck, I've written posts along those lines. As we learn more about the industry and grow as authors, our goals might change, so it's smart to revisit the question occasionally.
But there's a Step Two to that self-analyzing process that we don't talk about as often: Will the path we're on lead to those goals?
If our goal is to see our book on a bookshelf, we need different criteria for the "is this a good publisher" question than if our priority is top-notch editing. If our goal is to build up a backlist quickly, we can research whether certain publishing paths would slow us down too much.
Lately, I've been questioning my own goals and path because the publishing industry is changing so quickly. Things that weren't possible months ago are now easy. As a result, I'm tempted to mentally bulldoze my plans and start from scratch based on this new publishing world.
Question Everything
When we question everything, situations might not look the way we thought. Back when I first started pursuing a writing career in 2008, there was only one path (self-publishing was still something that "real" authors didn't do). Likewise, there was—for the most part (especially in the U.S.)—only one dream:
Authors dreamed of becoming a bestselling author
and being interviewed on Oprah.
But just as the Oprah show is not the same anymore, so too is the publishing industry a shadow of its former self.
Before, no one dreamed of becoming a mid-list author because most of them were lucky if they made enough money to pay a few bills. Making enough to quit the day job? That required bestseller status.
Thanks to industry changes, more authors than ever before are making enough money, even as mid-listers. Neither Oprah or the Big however-many-traditional-publishers-are-left-this-week are gatekeepers to success anymore.
How Do You Define Success?
All those different paths mean that we have to decide what success means to us. Is it the book in a bookstore? Number of readers? Income? Reviews? Buzz? Name recognition?
There's a big gap between the goals of "wanting to touch someone with our writing" and "being famous." Both goals are legitimate, but the path that will lead to one goal will be different from the paths toward other goals.
So we have to know our goal and we have to identify the path that will take us there. However, nailing down such specific goals and paths can be difficult.
Do You Know What You Want—and What You Don't?
Sometimes it's easier to define what we don't want than what we do. I know I don't want to be famous. Never have.
I stated as much a year ago when all the E.L. James and Fifty Shades of Grey hoopla hit my blog. Some of her supporters accused me of bringing up the serious ethical issues in the situation simply because I was jealous of her success. When I pointed out that ethical concerns and jealousy weren't related in my case because I had no desire to be famous, they assumed I must be lying.
But the honest-to-God truth is that I'm much too private of a person to want to be famous. I'm not only introverted, but can also be horribly self-conscious. Kristen Lamb and the WANA crowd at last year's RWA conference can vouch for the fact that I'm not comfortable as the center of attention. Being famous would be a nightmare for me.
Will Your Path Lead to Your Goals?
The question of whether my path and my goals match hit home when I saw an article about how some fans of the Sookie Stackhouse books are reacting to author Charlaine Harris's announcement to end the series (the basis of the True Blood TV show). My jaw literally dropped in horror.
This 61-year-old grandmother is now the subject of online taunts and threats from fans that they'll commit suicide. For the first time in years, she's not doing a book tour because she feels the need to avoid her "fans." She's even received death threats. Yikes!
That article resonated with scattered thoughts in my head. Like, maybe the default dream that used to apply to virtually every author—the bestselling, Oprah interviewee—never applied me at all. And I've been wondering if I'm on the right path for my goals.
Am I tempted to change because of a fear of success? ("I don't want to be famous.") A fear of failure? ("I'm sick of querying.") Or because of a legitimate acknowledgement of the changes in the industry? ("We're not stuck to a single path anymore.")
I don't know. I'm at a loss for how to tell if these feelings are an attack of the all-too-common writer self-doubts or a logical and reasoned question about whether my path really matches my goals. Yes, I'm probably over-thinking this, but uncertainty about decisions drives me crazy. *smile*
Do you want to be a famous author? Do you know what your goals are? Are you on the right path for those goals? How do you know? Do you ever struggle with decisions like this? Any advice for me? *grin*
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I've sinced went to a Stihl power head with whacker attachment and like the power and no need to swap batteries. But it is noisier and heavier (and less "green")...
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I was using an electric weed eater for a while when I moved in with who is now my wife, it's all she had. I soon purchased a Troy Bilt 4-cycle weed eater for a large sized yard, love it.
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Stoopid (2009)
Murder Was The Case
Though Gucci said the album was unofficial, it quickly rose to 23 on the charts with help from this banger of a track. Stoopid was also the first single off the album.
Bricks (2008)
EA Sportscentre
A staple in the Gucci catalog, "Bricks" is a street anthem assisted by Mane's go-to producer Zaytoven. It perfectly encapsulates Gucci's signature sound at the time. Look out for the pre-fame Nicki Minaj in the video.
Photoshoot (2009)
Wasted: The Prequel
With a dope beat to assist him, Gucci flows about how everywhere he goes, he's a celebrity hence all the photoshoots.
Timothy (2009)
Great BRRRtain
Timothy sees Gucci getting a little more lyrical in his approach. Dropping a memorable street narrative.
I Think I Love Her (2009)
The State vs. Radric Davis
Whether he's talking about a girl or cocaine, Gucci seems to be actually laying his feelings down but in typical Gucci fashion he does with bling, swag and braggadocio.
My Kitchen!!! (2007)
Back To The Trap House
Gucci lets you in on how he cooks his crack, how he likes to run his tight ship but that he actually likes rapping about it more.
Jewelry (2008)
EA SportsCenter
A classic in the Gucci canon. Largely due to Radric's inventive pronunciation of the title.
Heavy (2009)
The State Vs. Radric Davis
LaFlare goes particularly hard on this early highlight off his major label debut.
Street Nigga (2006)
Hard To Kill
Gucci reminds you bar after bar that he's from the hood and he's never going to change. And to this day, he still hasn't changed. Kudos.
Frowney Face (2009)
The Burrprint 3D
Coming off of one of his stronger mixtapes, this track has Gucci showcasing some pretty unrelenting flows. A good case for the argument that he's underrated as a lyricist.
Lemonade (2009)
The State vs. Radric Davis
The track Gucci is most famously known for, it went double platinum and rose to number eight on the Billboard Rap charts. Gucci definitely has Bangladesh to thank though for that dope beat.
Makin' Love To The Money (2010)
Mr. Zone 6
Gucci dedicates a song to fornicating with his fortunes. Compared to his generally minimal trap productions, the gigantic "Makin Love To The Money" beat makes for a very cinematic track. To no one's surprise it also got a lot of play in the strip clubs.
Wasted (2009)
The State vs. Radric Davis
Gucci's ode to partying is one of his signature cuts. While no one gets wasted like the Trap God himself, this track will make you want to take your sunday afternoon barbecue to the next level.
Juelz Santana On Relationship With Cam'ron After Leaving Dipset
Juelz Santana discusses his current relationship with Cam'ron, and how he will always respect the Dip Set General.
In honor of his 33rd birthday, HNHH has broken down some of Gucci Mane's top tracks.
Debuting in 2005, Gucci Mane has been in the game for a better part of a decade and has a discography that reflects that. With five independent albums, three studio albums and a giant collection of mixtapes (soon to include Trap God 2 which drops tonight), Gucci's repertoire of songs can make several other artists jealous. In appreciation of his music and in honor of the Alabama rappers' 33rd birthday, HNHH has broken down some of his best tracks.


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I love my 36, 1200 rnds plus another 200 rnds of carry ammo and it's been 100%. For carry ammo I have used corbon dpx 185+p, gold dots 200+p, and federal hst 230+p (current load).
This is a discussion on Glock 36... decisions, decisions, decisions within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Hey all you model 36 owners, operators, and shooters ! I am still pushing myself toward a new 36, but I just need more help. ...
Hey all you model 36 owners, operators, and shooters ! I am still pushing myself toward a new 36, but I just need more help. Talk to me about your piece. How it handles, shoots, and carries (I'm talkin' ' bout yer gun ! Hehehe ! )
" Refuse to be a victim, make sure there is a round chambered ! "
Just call me a pessimistic optimist !
U.S. Navy vet 1981-1992
I love my 36, 1200 rnds plus another 200 rnds of carry ammo and it's been 100%. For carry ammo I have used corbon dpx 185+p, gold dots 200+p, and federal hst 230+p (current load).
I bought my 36 about 5ys ago, used. The former owner had installed +1 mag extensions on the magazines. The pistol would on occasion, have magazine related malfunctions. I removed the +1s and all the problems went away. The pistol functions with any and all ammo I've tried since. I shot IDPA with it for awhile, not very competive due to capacity, but still quite respectable performance. I carry it in complete confidence, and shoot it almost as well as my 21. It is the most carryable of the Glocks. Mine shares time with my Kimber Ultra Carry. I would reccomend the 36 to anyone wanting .45 punch in a small package.
I loved the Glock 36 concept, but didn't like MY particular specimen of a Glock 36.
I finally sold it due to not being able to get it to run jam free. I tried replacing the magazines, new recoil spring, and everything else a competant Glock armorer could think of.
Now I'm waiting on a S&W Model 22 to be returned from S&W to me. In the meantime I carry a Glock 19.
I had a model 36 and I really tried to like it but couldn't. I sold it and bought a Springfield Micro Compact Bi-tone instead and really love that gun and its good looking too. Steve48
For those with G36 problems, you may want to read this thread:
I don't know if the problem has been corrected, but there does/did appear to be a "known problem" with this model. ISTR that it would only crop up after 500 rds or so.
I love my G-36, I can shoot it better than my old G-21 & 26, & pretty much all the othe Glocks I've tried except the G-35 (But that has a lighter trigger & longer barrel).
I had some FTF's, but it was attributed to cheap ammo my Dept. was trying to get rid (Unfortunately through our guns on free range day-every Friday).
My only problem with it is I keep seeing smaller .45's that carry the same or more & I think how nice it would be to appendix carry a .45 instead of my Kahr PM9 or G-26.
If one prefers carrying OWB or IWB at 3:00-5:00 or so (Change to respective positions for LH), it's a GREAT gun.
"Use human means as though divine ones didn't exist, and divine means as though there were no human ones." Baltasar Gracian
Integrated Close Combat
NRA Member
Glock 19 & 26, Kahr CM9 & P45, Para P12, Kel-Tec P-32, S&W 442, & Dan Wesson 14-2.
Mine has been flawless, though I'm convinced there are bad ones out there...
This is the only Glock that I consider to be a crap shoot. As this thread describes, some are good and some aren't so good. I had one that fit into the not so good category.
The concept of the 36 is great. The execution is where the piece lacks. You might want to search glocktalk to get some specific feedback.
Mine is great. Jam Free No "Failure To" at all.
I have a LaserMax installed in mine. It's a nice tight, reliable defensive package.
I had one for a couple of years. Really tried to like it. Finally traded it off. It functioned perfectly, I just couldn't get the grip to feel right and it would pinch my hand with every shot. I didn't try the Pierce grip extension which some have found to help.
P.E.T.A = People eating tasty animals
There is room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes.
i got a g36 many mango seasons ago to carry on the job. then they changed what we could carry. but i kept my g36. never had any problems with the gun. at this time it must have over 5k rounds thru it. never once has it gave me a problem, 100% OUT OF THE BOX. it is a great small 45acp. a gun that you will carry each day. i would buy one!!!!!
An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.
Red State State of Mind
I love mine...know several others with the G36...
Not aware of any problems...love mine...
Stay armed...stay safe!
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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I've bought the Volvo OEM load bars that have the aerodynamic profile seen here:
When I've attached my bike racks to them, there can be quite a bit of noise over 40 mph. I have a feeling the same will be the case when I get ski racks. That being said, Volvo doesn't make a fairing (wind deflector) for the front bar.
I think someone posted on here that Thule builds Volvo's load accessories and the aero bars we have are pretty similar to Thule's. Can anyone tell me if they've used a Thule fairing with these bars (and what size?)


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Sail Date: June 28, 2015
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Balcony
We were surprised at the trade winds. We never knew it blew so much there. The water was more rough than other places that we had been. It was fun to see but we were surprised at that.
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It all went very smooth.
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|The food was overall good. I love the waiters we had. They were fun to be around.
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The entertainment was not as good as the last cruise we were on. There was only singing and dancing, which by the way was great, but there was not the variety like on previous
cruise. On the last one there was magic and a hypnotist that added to the variety of the week.
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|We hired a taxi and went to magens beach. Half the price of the tour.
|Bridgetown, Barbados
|We did the half day swim with the turtles and snorkel over shipwrecks.
|Castries, St. Lucia
|We did the sail around the Island and garden and volcano tour.
|Basseterre, St. Kitts
|We got off the ship and took the island tour that was being offered by the taxi drivers.
|Philipsburg, St. Maarten
|We hired a taxi to take us to Moho beach. It was fun to watch the airplanes. We got a beach chair and umbrella for $20.
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new block wall, mortar missing from a few places? /// PICS ADDED ///
Wall is up but there are a few places at the first run at the walkway level were there seems to be mortar missing between the blocks. I called the contractor he said that's for drainage??? Any harm with filling them? I have the left over bag of spec mix mortar, sitting the the garage. Could I mix up a small amount and push it into these areas?
If the holes are indeed for drainage, then you can do serious long term damage by filling the holes. Retaining water is bad news no matter if your a person or a building.
Post a pic to help determine if the holes are intentional or just sloppy workmanship.
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If those are weep holes NO!!!!! Do not fill. Do a search on weep holes and read about their purpose.
okay I took some pics today. There are some places on the decline of my driveway where there is no way the water will get backed up as it will flow down the drive way can I fill those areas or should I just leave them?
On a side note, what's the best way to attach my gate to the new wall? You can see the old gate that attaches to the house the other half used to attach to a redwood fence. The cells of the wall are fully grouted, I was thinking attaching a 4x4 to the inside edge of the wall so I can put up a new gate? It will be the same height as the block wall.
As for anchors, I think the simpson epoxy mesh anchors would be best? I was thinking of embedding a couple 1/2" threaded bolts in the wall so I could have the nut on the outside in case I needed to replace the 4x4?? Any other ideas??
I would leave them open, especially with the planter in the middle, which will undoubtedly bring uneccesary water behind the wall. As for the gate, your idea with teh 4x4 and epoxy sounds like it will work fine.........
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The Sheriff's Office is notifying the public that a newly assessed Level 3 Registered Sex Offender (High Risk to re-offend) is residing in Baxter County.
NAME: CHARLES R. LOVE, Jr.
HOME ADDRESS: 41 Doris Lane
Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653
The offender was convicted in California of Rape of a spouse by force and Oral Copulation on April 29, 1988. This offense involved a violent sexual assault in the victim's home. The offender also has a significant history of prior charges in California for violent offenses.
The offender has been residing in Baxter County for an undetermined period of time. He came to attention of the Sheriff's Office in December, 2010 after a citizen complaint was received involving the offender's behavior with a young female. During the investigation of this complaint, the Sheriff's Office identified Charles Love as a sex offender who had not registered in Baxter County. He was arrested at that time for Failure to Register, a felony, and was convicted of that offense in March, 2011.
This person is not wanted by law enforcement at this time. This notification is not intended to increase fear; rather it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. This information cannot be used to threaten, intimidate, or harass Registered Sex Offenders. Citizen abuse will not be tolerated. Such abuse could potentially end law enforcement's ability to do community notification.
/s/ John F. Montgomery,Baxter County Sheriff
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Welcome to Spring Creek Outfitters!
Spring Creek Outfitters is probably best known for our custom-designed and manufactured accessories for canoes and kayaks.
- Stabilizer Floats for Canoes and Kayaks, available in Ethafoam (EF) or Hydro-Dynamic (HD) construction - add extra safety and stability to your canoe or kayak. (Read more)
- Sail Kits with EF or HD Floats (available for canoes or kayaks) - turn your existing canoe or kayak into a sailing vessel with these sail kits manufactured exclusively by Spring Creek Outfitters. (Read more)
- One Tuff Truck Rack - There's nothing like this aluminum canoe and kayak pickup truck rack with telescoping loading bars. No other rack makes it easier to carry your canoe or kayak. (Read more)
- Garage Storage Rack - This "smart" aluminum canoe or kayak storage rack folds up when not in use. (See: Canoe Model, Kayak Model)
- Canoe Seat/Yoke - This patented, very comfortable seat doubles as a yoke for portaging your canoe. Over 14,000 in use! (Read more)
- More - See all items custom manufactured by Spring Creek Outfitters.
Check out all the stuff that we make and order it online!
Spring Creek Outfitters is conveniently located 3 miles west of Hwy 53 in Mountain Iron, Minnesota. Stop in on your way to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and check out the huge selection of Canoes, Kayaks and Accessories. Our staff will be happy to answer your questions, let you demo a canoe or kayak, and outfit you for your next trip. Spring Creek Outfitters provides you with the brand names that you've grown to trust at prices you can afford - all with a level of service that will amaze you!
If you'd like to know more about Spring Creek Outfitters or request a catalog, please visit our Company Info page or Contact Us Online.
Spring Creek has a HUGE inventory of canoes and kayaks that you can hold with just a small deposit and make payments on throughout the winter!
You also receive a 10% discount on any accessory in our store after purchasing a boat! We will also store any purchased boat until spring for free!
To shop for canoes, kayaks or accessories in our online catalog - click on the links in the website index at the top of this page!
Spring Creek Outfitters offers an extensive line of new and used canoes.
Our experienced staff will answer your questions and assist you in finding just the right canoe for your skill/needs.
We miss you Ted, and we love you.
It is with deep regret and sorrow that Spring Creek
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on April 24th 2011 they lost their founder Ted Newberg.
He is at peace now and onto his next adventure.
He is in a new place portaging, paddling and exploring
new lakes to fish and new lands for hunting
for this is what he truly loved to do.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
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For some individuals, the neck is a trouble spot. Fat collects here, resulting in a double chin or heavy jowls. Neck liposuction can address this issue specifically. During the procedure, the excess fat that detracts from facial angularity is removed in order to restore the youthful appearance of the neck.
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CHAPEL HILL – The University of North Carolina track and field teams will host the Kent Taylor Invitational to open their 2013 outdoor season this Friday and Saturday. Competition begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Live results will be available. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Fans are advised that parking may be limited due to the EAGL championships this weekend at Carmichael Arena.


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On the last leg of my journey to the Fresh Festival in Weston-super-mare ("the world's most educational and inspiring raw food event") I confide to my taxi driver that for today and the rest of the week I'll be consuming nothing but raw food. He shudders. "All these faddists - they're often the most anaemic specimens you'll ever see. I don't believe in it myself," he notes in his broad Somerset accent. "I'll eat anything." He pauses. "I've eaten swan."
"Erm," I shift in my seat, "isn't that illegal?"
"Oh no, I didn't kill it," he clarifies. 'I noticed it fly into some electrical cables and I don't believe in wasting nothing. I've eaten badger. That was good."
"Like chicken?"
"No," he muses, "quite gamy. I tried fox - can't say I enjoyed it, but apparently the thing to do is to leave it in a stream for a few days and let the water run over it. Cleans the flesh."
"Used to be a pig farm, this," he continues, gesturing towards a low-slung modern building: the festival venue. I had had visions of a sprawling country house, stalls of ripened vegetables dotting the lawn, dewy-eyed individuals flitting between them, powered by nothing but those carrot sticks so fresh that beads of moisture briefly blind you as you snap them in half. Outside it's grey and deserted. We pull into the car park, I hand over my fare, get out, and shiver.
I have been challenged by my editor to eat entirely raw for a week, and reading up online has left me veering between mild enthusiasm and intense scepticism. Proponents attribute massive benefits to eating only raw foods, including increased energy, weight loss, emotional balance, and even the prevention of cancer and heart disease. They claim that raw, unprocessed food contains enzymes essential for digestion which are destroyed in the course of cooking - many even believe that cooked food is actively toxic.
Which is all well and good. Like many people, I could cope with losing a stone or four, increased energy would certainly be a bonus, and - while I don't consider myself emotionally unbalanced - no one could conscionably call me serene.
I also have my suspicions, though. One concerns the argument advanced by many raw-foodists that their diet is best for us because the human digestive system was founded on a raw vegan diet. This is disputable - many prehistoric communities (including the Inuit) are thought to have lived primarily on meat and fish, while archaeologists have traced cooking back more than 1.5m years. Even without such evidence, though, these ultra-Luddite arguments annoy me. Many prehistoric humans also lived in caves, never brushed their hair and had a perilously low life expectancy, and I don't fancy that much, either.
I make my way into the conference room, where about a hundred people are gathered for a demonstration of raw "gourmet" cooking. The chef is making raw "pasta" - slivers of carrot submerged in oils to give them the consistency of linguine. It looks pretty good. He then moves on to the subject of "nut cheese" (nuts ground into a paste) and I can't help sniggering. He said "nut cheese"! The woman in front of me turns around, glowering.
Meeting Karen Knowler, who runs the Fresh Network, I am newly enthused. Knowler - also known as "The Raw Food Coach" - is slim, straight-talking and doesn't smell of incense. I ask her what I will be allowed to eat on this diet - I'm not vegetarian, so presumably I can have sushi? She shakes her head. She suggests that I could eat raw goat's cheese if I want some dairy - but the ultimate aim is to stick to raw vegan foods. Can I have wine? "Wine is considered raw," she agrees, "but our emphasis is on health, and as nice as wine tastes, it's terrible for your health." She counsels moderation.
"There are over 20 different raw food groups and I've listed them all in an e-book I'm bringing out," she continues, "so I'll give you a copy and you can see the range and diversity of food." I perk up considerably.
Knowler takes me through to the festival shop, where cooking equipment - industrial-looking blenders, food processors and juicers - vies for attention with an array of food. I'm shocked by the prices, but don't have time to note them down - logging on to the Fresh Network website later, though, I confirm that it really is true. 1.13kg of raw cacao powder will set you back £52.99, 1.13kg of goji berries - a "superfood" that many raw foodists swear by - goes for a whopping £54.
"It can take as long to get cooked foods out of your system as you've been eating them for," warns the man behind the counter, "so if you've been eating them for 30 years, it could take that long again for you to really feel the benefits of the diet." Great.
My excitement plummets further when I'm accosted in the hallway by two very friendly raw-foodists. Elliott has been raw for just over two years, and has lost five and a half stone. "I went vegetarian, then gave up dairy, became vegan, went to a raw ashram at Glastonbury, went raw, and then went on the natural hygiene diet [an even more extreme and regimented raw food programme]." He's now preparing for a six-week water fast. "Why?' I splutter. "Well," he ponders, "it stops being about food, you see, and becomes more of a spiritual journey."
Shirley has been eating raw on and off for 30 years, and has always been a vegan.
She has been binge-eating since January, in which time she has gained three and a half stone (according to nutritionists this is a common reaction to such a restrictive diet - the body's cravings give rise to bingeing). They both warn me that I could feel dreadful as I embark on the diet, due to all the built-up toxins fleeing my body. "You could have blinding headaches, diarrhoea, you could start to smell ..."
"What?!" Blinding headaches are one thing - but I really don't want to smell.
"Well ..." They seem genuinely surprised that I'm upset by this prospect.
On the way home, I snack on nuts and fruit I've picked up (I've been eating raw all day and am starting to feel ravenous) and turn excitedly to Knowler's list of food groups. Scanning the list, I feel cheated. Vegetables seem to make up at least six distinct groups - vegetables, salad vegetables, leafy green vegetables, indoor greens, sea vegetables and herbs, and wild greens (how can herbs be a separate category?). And that's assuming that algae and edible flowers - two of the other specific food groups -aren't classed as vegetables. Onion and garlic also come into another category - stimulants. I feel myself wilting. I sense that I'm going to need some stimulants myself, and it's unlikely that onion will cut it.
Arriving home, I have my first proper meal of the day - a salad of rocket, chickpeas, olives, avocado and pumpkin seeds. It tastes good, but I'm still hungry when I finish.
I'm still hungry, too, when I wake up on Monday morning. With a blistering headache, I munch some fruit, before heading into work. On arrival, I notice myself sweating, and try to work out whether I'm starting to smell - and the more I worry, the more I sweat, and the more the worry rises and rises and rises. OH MY GOD! I stomp about in the kind of rage that requires counselling, feeling so hungry that I fantasise about eating my own arms. However many nuts I consume, it seems that nothing will stem the hunger - and I am reminded of Knowler's story about a truck driver she had met who experienced some sort of kidney problem after deciding to eat raw and consuming nothing but nuts. I step away from the almonds.
Come the evening, I make up some guacamole and hummus, and have them with carrot sticks. It is, I decide grudgingly, OK.
And the next day, I actually feel pretty good - a weird, light-headed euphoria. I'm having to eat all the time to keep my energy up - when your diet is essentially limited to fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and pulses, the sheer volume you have to consume is incredible.
I'm not hungry any more then, but on Wednesday I feel so weak that it's difficult to get out of bed. When I do, it's to rush to the bathroom to vomit. I spend the rest of the day intermittently weeping and sleeping, until my boyfriend returns from work and insists I eat some "proper food". He feeds me a steak, medium rare. I feel much better.
On Thursday, I am determined to stick to the diet - particularly since my editor for this piece has promised me lunch at a vegetarian restaurant in London that apparently serves raw food. We arrive there, salivating (she has agreed to have a raw lunch in an act of solidarity), to find that there is nothing suitable on the menu - we end up having the closest thing we can find, flatbread with baba ganoush and hummus dips. (Knowler had told me that when she dines out she sometimes calls ahead, tells them she's a raw-foodist and asks them what they can do for her, but I hadn't thought that necessary in this case.)
Nutritionists naturally praise the idea of eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, but are wary of the raw food approach. "If people wanted to try it for a couple of days," says nutrition scientist, Bridget Aisbitt, "it's not going to do them any harm. As long-term diets go, though, if you cut out major food groups then you're at risk of becoming deficient in particular nutrients."
I ask Aisbitt about the enzyme argument that's used to justify the raw food diet. "I've heard this thing about enzymes before," she confirms, "but the fact is that any enzymes you eat are broken down in your gut before they're digested and what you actually absorb are amino acids anyway ... we specifically evolved our own enzymes to fulfil the individual processes that take place in the human body, and an enzyme in a sprouting chickpea is unlikely to be able to fulfil that role."
"To be honest," she continues, "I think that if you were eating completely vegan and raw foods, you'd have to take supplements, because you just can't get enough of things like iron, B-vitamins and zinc from your diet. That just seems unnecessary. It's expensive, and you could be enjoying eating something nice, rather than simply popping a pill."
I stumble on with my raw food diet on Friday, but give up a day early, when I experience the worst period pains I've had since I was a teenager - searing cramps that no quantity of Nurofen can quell. I realise that many of the symptoms I experienced were a result of detoxifying, and I don't doubt that it is possible to be healthy on a raw food diet, but the level of planning, shopping and actually eating that's necessary would probably put the average person off. Knowler argues that eating raw food frees people from worrying about their diets, and, while that might well be true in her case (she does very occasionally eat cooked food, she notes, as she doesn't want to be ruled by her diet), for some people I can only imagine that this is a major form of displacement activity. By putting so much time, thought and energy into their diet, they make themselves feel special and superior (raw-foodists I spoke to repeatedly described this as a diet for "high-achievers") and distance themselves from normal human interaction - after all, even just having a meal out with friends becomes a genuine challenge.
Beset with relief, then, I return to eating a varied, unrestricted diet. Well, I say unrestricted - even I'm not ready for roadkill.
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