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A lunar base station, a transplanted Martian snow globe, Mork's egg — whatever it was that was taking shape in the Andover hills back in the winter of 1962 looked like something straight out of an Isaac Asimov
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Within this sixteen-story polyester fabric structure — literally a huge balloon kept inflated by a series of pumps when this photograph of it was taken — engineers erected a 340-ton, seventy-foot-high, rotating horn antenna to send and receive their television signals from the Telstar 1 satellite orbiting overhead. It was the promise of live international television coverage, even more than the demand for better overseas telephone and radio communications, which had enticed AT&T to gamble three hundred million dollars on this project. The 1964 Olympics was due to take place all the way across the world in Tokyo, and the company wanted the ability to present every race and boxing match for viewers in the U.S.
But the first signal to beam its way across the Atlantic to a receiver in France at 6:45 p.m. on July 11, 1962, was not of heavyweight Joe Frazier, but rather an image of the American flag flying in front of the same white globe shown here. That image and the satellite communication revolution that followed would go on to influence everything from Cold War missile-defense systems to the GPS receivers in our cars and cell phones. In Maine, Andover became one of the state's most surprising destinations, with some 25,000 schoolchildren and tourists every year seeking out the bulbous contraption in the western Maine mountains.
Though the radome and horn antenna were dismantled twenty-five years ago, traces of the region's space-age connection remain, from the local high school that still bears the name "Telstar" to the array of commercial satellite dishes that continue to relay transmissions from this storied spot in a quiet corner of Maine.


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Sometimes, I have a lot of thoughts and opinions on some happenings that have occurred in the world of the NBA, but many times, I don't have the conviction to write 700 words on every singular subject of interest — but I may have a bunch of short bits to communicate en masse, on occasion. And so I'll be Sounding Off on occasion. Holler.
I find it hilariously stupid of the Atlanta Hawks that they signed up Joe Johnson so quickly for so much money, and now Carmelo Anthony wants to leave the Denver Nuggets and is amenable to a future trade going to Georgia, and that Hawks guard Jamal Crawford (the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year in '09-10) wants out of the A because management won't lock him up with a contract extension.
All of this would've been taken care of had the Hawks let JJ leave Atlanta, something he was prepared to do the season before. I understand that they wanted to keep him, but in doing so, they gave him a deal that makes Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis' Allan Houston-esque contract only slightly more egregious. Imagine if the Hawks would've just signed Johnson up for a contract that was comparable to what LeBron James and Chris Bosh got from the Miami Heat, just to set up his ceiling–then, the Hawks could have just sat out for the right deal to come along to acquire a superior player, and then have extended Crawford, someone who is easily to pay and probably a better overall value when it comes to production pairing with payroll. But no, Atlanta gave JJ the "dyn-o-mite" and now may have blown up their ability to move assets that don't involve Josh Smith or Al Horford. The whole situation seems unconscionable.
Why do American coaches always want to force players into positions where their skills don't match up? As I watch the FIBA World Championships, I see Yi Jianlian playing as a combo forward for China with great results, I see Sun Yue (Yi's teammate on China and former '09 L.A. Laker) play point guard with relative ease, and though Hidayet Turkoglu is not in great shape (*rolling eyes*), he's moving right along at guard (the position Rick Adelman had him playing much of the time with the Sacramento Kings). A prime example is when former Toronto Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell basically forced 2006 No. 1 overall pick Andrea Bargnani to play center when it was clear that Bargnani was a combo forward. Since then, Bargnani has continued to play center with subtle improvement, but outside of former Raptor Chris Bosh getting most of the burn at power forward, Bargnani was a four as well. I don't really understand that, and it's because of that antiquated thinking that I understand why many players of the past lied about their height, because it was obvious that the coaches were going to place them in spots that they were ill-suited to play at.
(Kevin McHale was listed at 6-10 and played mostly power forward, but he was actually 7-1; Scottie Pippen, according to Doug Collins [who is 6-7], is actually three inches taller than Collins, making him about 6-10 as a point guard/small forward; Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were both 6-10 as well [although it didn't hurt Magic positionally] and Bird probably could've been a shooting guard had he have been given a choice. It continues today with Kevin Garnett having long been dubbed "6-13″ as an early career small forward, and even Dirk Nowitzki is 7-1 1/2 playing his best rendition of "power forward," despite being listed officially at "7-0.")
I guess my point is that it's great to help bring players into places, skill-wise, where they can use their height to aid in adapting to more conventional methods of playing the game, but many times, it hurts those very players when coaches insist on a player's height to determine where they are best suited to play, even when they do well with their "unorthodox" skill set. We can only imagine what it would've been like to see Ralph Sampson play small forward, where his perimeter skills and length could have really confused some teams and kept him away from the physical play that his body clearly couldn't take once he reached the NBA. Let's hope that the New York Knicks don't stifle Anthony Randolph in the same way.
For all the negative press that Michael Beasley has gotten in the mere two years that he's been in the League, it's unfair to say that he's a true disappointment. Comparing him to his friend Kevin Durant and then looking at his time in Miami, no one can say that he's really shown his true colors. Think about it — Miami never really wanted him. All throughout the 2008 Draft, the Heat were looking for any reason to take someone else, and it seems as if the Heat treated him as the class dunce. Mind you, Beas erred with his occasional marijuana usage, but if anyone needed a hug instead a hard stance, it was Beasley. He needed the teaching and discipline that Pat Riley was staunch about, but he also needed the "royal jelly" that trainer/coach David Thorpe speaks of — he needed the encouragement to flourish and the confidence from his coaches and front office to really be at his best. I have no problem with the Heat making Beas earn his playing time, but for as versatile and talented as he is, locking him up in finite places on the court could have hurt his prowess as a scorer and rebounder and overall confident player.
If Minnesota Timberwolves GM David Kahn has done anything, it's showing that he at least believes in his young players, and I'm confident that because Super Cool Beas knows the organization has his back, he'll do well. I have a hunch that one day sooner rather than later, Riley & Co. are going to regret sending Beas away so early, because history may also show that they were too hard on the young man just trying to figure out how to get comfortable with the new lifestyle. The Heat are as responsible for Beasley's "disappointing" time in the League as he is.
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maraschino looks really awesome, but is more than what I need for my music only box.
The simple approach of being able to do a small number of discrete commands still interests me. For example, the existing web interfaces that are available for EDEN meet my needs, but depending on which computer or tablet I'm on or what I am doing, I may want to change the interface.... so I'd like to be able to simply send a command that changes the web interface with a simple click on a discrete link/button/cmd from the device I on at the time, then be on my merry way. This thread looked promising to me in that regard.
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(2012-05-09 00:00)Riball Wrote: Here is a quick example of what I guess you are trying to achieve. Riball, thank you for this! It is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your help. There is no way I would have figured this out on my own. Robweber, I am very familiar with Maraschino. In fact, what I am trying to achieve is to add some additional functionality to a wrapper web site I created around Maraschino. You can see on my post above what I did. I want to add some additional functionality that is front and center to managing certain things with XBMC. I will post back here my results. Thank you all. H. |
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Glad you got it working, although I'm still a little confused on how this is any different than the functionality (and purpose) behind what maraschino already does. Everyone has there own way of doing things I guess.
One piece of advice though, I wouldn't use this command: Code: http://192.168.0.102:8080/xbmcCmds/xbmcHttp?command=ExecBuiltIn¶meter=XBMC.UpdateLibrary(video) the XBMC HTTP API has been deprecated since Dharma and will probably be removed by Frodo. The only reason its around right now is so developers have time to transition to the JSON API instead. You can do the same command with JSON, only it would look like this: Code: http://192.168.0.102:8080/jsonrpc Your URL will work for the near future but is slated to be removed at some point. |
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In 1912, a relay race was held from Adelaide to Sydney. Its aim was to determine the most effective way of transporting a satchel of military dispatches at a time of national crisis. Covering 1,149 miles, much of it over remote and challenging terrain, the race pitted cars and motorcycles against a team of cyclists. Nearly 70 hours later, when the winning team reached Sydney, it was not the team of cars, nor the team of motorcycles that recorded the fastest time. The winning team was the team of cyclists. To mark the centenary of their achievement, the Rapha Continental Australia set out to recreate their momentous achievement. The result was the Rapha Satchel Ride.
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That's part of the reason why apple has been a good stock but it has retraced 1520%.
From its peak -- And CC what's wrong with the apple story tell us there's nothing wrong.
There is a supply problem there's not a demand problem they just can't make enough iPhone 5.
Okay that is huge and is weak construction this chart out to a longer term period you -- how far it has come down.
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Products -- great you're so right it's just simply a supply problem because people love the products so much can't make enough of them is a good problem to -- if there's a problem.
-- -- let me throw a couple numbers that came in last year's December quarter they produced forty million phones.
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That's big in the US and then you look at China.
China seems to have stabilized to new government coming in -- -- in a couple of months and I think China gets back to a growth phase particularly for consumer driven companies you have.
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Denver
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The food was amazing! Who would of thought to put sausage in mashed potatoes. Our table was too close to another couple and we could hear their conversation, would recommend a self standing table or single booth. The waiter seemed inexperienced and did not have a good engaging personality. Seemed confused when asked questions. Not for casual dining, very nice for a special occasion or business dinner.
Our waitress was very nice and made dinner fun for us. The food was served perfectly, and we got a "semi-private" booth that really made the ambiance perfect.
It was a quiet evening maybe still early into start of the evening? only 4 other tables the meal was delicious as usual we had to eat and go fireworks tonight after meal 7/3/2013 every thing went ok
As former East Coasters who are insufferably picky about seafood, I would say they offer the best and freshest fish around. We've never had a bad meal here in over 10 years (or however long they've been in the DTC). They do a fine job on cocktails, and the service is always great. It may be a chain restaurant but it's still excellent. Love their oysters, shrimp cocktail, swordfish and halibut. They always cook fish to perfection. The Caesar salad was the only disappointment; the dressing was bland/nonexistent and the hard cheese (more like stale bits of baked cheese?) totally missed the mark. The decor is upscale and they have a beautiful private dining room.
The menu is truly comprehensive, with many excellent choices. Our waiter was very helpful to us as we selected oysters and main courses. Well-prepared food, no rush and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Went for our 13 year olds birthday celebration. Great choices and wonderful service, the appetizers weren't too large and added to the whole delicious experience perfectly. Our server was knowledgeable and understood both wine and dinner menu. My parents who are "foodies" and work nearby loved the new find and has already gone back for another dinner.
Had a great meal Sunday night with family. As usual, food was great and service was excellent!
Vibrant, modern, friendly. Good food. Great place to meet with business associates, friends, or to meet new people.
Of the orders at our table, a couple were very good. The other order not so great. Considering that fish is their specialty, over cooking is a culinary travesty. Chilled shrimp was not particularly good either. Would probably return but would think twice.
My husband and I were in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado for two weeks trying the rainbow trout wherever we went. The best was at McCormick $ Schmick's Seafood - Denver. It was moist and the flavor was not masked with heavy sauces. In addition, the raw oysters were beautifully presented-cold and salty. thank you
This use to be one of our favorite restaurants, so we were surprised when our fish was just good. The sauces, vegetables and clam chowder were outstanding and the cheesecake was wonderful, plenty for two. So it was a mixed experience, we were wondering if it was because it is now a part of the Landry's chain. The bar was very lively.
Customers, Colleagues and I enjoyed a really nice dinner. Food and drinks, and drink choises were excellent. Menu choices well suited between Fish and Meat suiting guests. Oysters selection great and unique, along with other appetizers. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Food delivery was timely and hot.
This was our first visit to McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Tech Center location and it was very good. We started with a drink in the bar and enjoyed talking to the bartender and learning a few things about some of their special drinks. From there we moved into the dining room and started with a dozen oysters. They were wonderful as was the main course. We'll be back for sure.
We dine there fairly often and as usual the food was great. I had gazpacho to start and while it had a good flavor, it was puréed far too much for my liking, almost like a thick tomato soup in texture. That's the bad news as it only got better from there. The shrimp cocktail was good but about what you would expect, five slightly larger than medium shrimp, firm and cold over a bed of crushed ice with standard cocktail sauce. My pan seared halibut with succotash was spectacular, as was the swordfish, prepared exactly as my wife ordered it. Grilled with lemon and butter only. My son opted for the fish and chips which he enjoyed which were good. Service was adequate.
Love the summer menu and have finished eating our way through it. Favorites include the duo of wild salmon and halibut....served over fresh squash and heirloom tomote salad....flavors are fanstastic. Also loved the halibut with cara orange sauce....comes with mashed potato, but will substiute asparagus next. Like the additon of the seared Sea Bass to the menu full time and will order it once summer menu disappears.
Steak & Lobster $25!! What else is there to say???
Got an email informing me of the seasonal seafood specials. Ordered steak and lobster and it was excellent!
We had the mixed grill, parmesan crusted sole, and tilapia. All of us enjoyed our meals. The seafood and fish were fresh and expertly prepared.
The salads are only average. The fish is very good.
The entire dining experience was great. The selection of fish/seafood and sides were varies and will suit anyones's tastes. The atmosphere is soothing, but not boring. The wait staff were very attentive and dedicated to the diners satisfaction. An overall excellent experience.
Have been here several times and this is the first time my service was slow, waitress didn't have a good knowledge of the wines nor most of the entrees. At the end of dinner she charged someone else's to my credit card then took an inordinate amount of time to fix the problem.
Food was excellent. Service was good but a little slow.
The food was good. I had a salmon dish that was a lunch special. Maybe a little disappointing was the fact that the salmon was farmed, but we should all probably get used to that as our fisheries decline. M&S is consistent and reliable. This was for a working lunch and the noise level was low enough to not be disruptive to our discussion.
We wanted to go somewhere we hadn't eaten at before and had heard about McCormick and Schmidts boasting a great raw oyster bar...which our entire fam loves. Made the resi to celebrate our daughters 21st bday...M&S didn't disappoint, even tho some yelp reviews were disappointing. Upon being sat at our comfy booth, we were presented with menus that were personalized, "Happy 21st Birthday Patty!!!" What an awesome personal touch! Then I realized I left my reading glasses at home, to my delight, they provided glasses for me. We shared an assortment of doz raw oysters and lobster bisque..both yummy. Entrees included the Shrimp Trilogy and Rockfish Specialty...OMG, we were in foodie heaven...Chocolate bag for dessert...again very yummy.
My husband and I went to M&S for my birthday dinner. We did this last year, as well. The experience both times was wonderful! The service was great, the food outstanding! We'd like to go more often, but the prices are a bit lofty for a general dinner out. This is why we've only been there twice - for special occasion. However, we learned they have weeknight specials that are not generally advertised, so we'll definitely be back for those! They also have great Happy Hour specials.
We always enjoy eating at McCormick and Schmick's. We usually get fish but we understand their steaks are delicious as well. I highly recommend this meighborhood gem. It is one of our go-to restaurants
Overall great food and service. Desert was a little overpriced ($9 for a small pice of cake). Will return though as the food was great!
We like McCormick & Schmick's Seafood in the Denver Tech Center. While admittedly we had not been there in about a year we find the fish there high quality and well prepared. I ordered the blackened redfish and my wife had the sea bass. The sides were nicely done too. We both enjoyed the spinach wild mushroom side. My meal came with green beans and mashed potatoes both of which complemented the meal nicely, the sea bass was served on top of a huge portion of edamame. Service was attentive and professional.
My girlfriends and I get together (without kids) every few months. We enjoy coming here and when we try to think of a different restaurant, we usually find ourselves back at McCormick's DTC. We spend a good 3 hrs and usually are the last ones to leave. I like to think we are the "fun" table and the staff is good and can joke around with us.Our typical splurge is their amazing martinis and oysters, dinner and wine, after dinner drinks and dessert. We tried the entrees on their fall menu and all was delicious. Give it a try and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Went for my wifes birthday (join the Landry's club you get a $25 credit on your card for your birthday month) and if you let them know they print up a menu with your name on it for any special occasion. We had the lump crab tower and shrimp wrapped w/ bacon for apps, you have to try the shrimp it was delicious. Roasted corn chowder with blue crab was very tasty. Dinner was steak & lobster tail and lobster thermidor. The highlight of dinner was the lobster mashed potatoes we ordered as a side! Wow who knew lobster bisque makes an amazing gravy! Creme Brulee w/ berries for dessert standard fare. We will be back!!! Liz our server was great and the reat of the staff helps out with clearing plates and water which is the right way to do it!
We had a great dinner and everything was really good, except we didn't see much of our server. Maybe because it was late, 8:30 pm reservation, but there was still a lot of people there.
We have eaten here often and the service and food are always excellent with lots of choices.
Went with my husband for our one year wedding anniversary. Loved how FRESH our seafood was. Every entree and side dish was just spot on. Our only critique is that we wish you guys had one in Nebraska!!
This is a standard go-to restaurant when my son is home from college. He loves the seafood and the desserts!
Normally we enjoy eating at the McCormick's in DTC. It was a nice change to try the one in downtown Denver. It's menu was a little different, which we enjoyed.
My wife and I had our honeymoon dinner 7 years ago at McCormick & Schmicks and decided to celebrate our anniversary there. The wait staff was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, easy to talk with. Our dinner was as good as it was 7 years ago. I'm not a seafood fan, but I have always remembered the food from my wedding night. Back then I had the Pecan encrusted Tilapia, this time I had the Cashew encrusted Tilapia. After dinner we decided on a special coffee, my wife had the Irish Coffee and I had the Millionaire Coffee, our waiter made a special whipped cream just for us. It was delicious!!
Love the new fall menu's Miso Sea Bass....the Sea Bass tasted fantastic and was cooked to perfection. Loved the apple flavored Miso which provided a light sweet taste. Thoroughly enjoyed the bass served over mashed cauliflower along with mushrooms and sauteed cabbage...the flavors of lightly sweet and savory (cabbage & mushrooms) were fantastic!
For the past 3 months, my company had been holding training meetings across the country. Our final meeting was in Denver last week so I was asked to find a restaurant for our celebration wrap up dinner. I chose McCormick & Schmick's based on reviews I found online. There were 11 of us on Thursday, November 7th. The restaurant was well prepared for our group. The service was friendly, fast and unobtrusive and the food was excellent. We had a wide variety of appetizers and entrees and everyone was very happy with the food. It was a great experience.
We dined on 11-10-13 because of the Veterans Day complimentary dinner. My husband is a veteran. It is a high class restaurant with excellent food and service and the added, continued support and recognition by McCormick & Schmick's for veterans is very much appreciated.
I had eaten at this particular restuarant before with coworkers so I already knew the food was excellent. The restuarant staff provided a special customer service for a special event making me and I'm the rest of the Vet's who ate there feel very special. Thank you for a very special event. Chris Perkins
As a group of three somewhat unsophisticated military members, we appreciated the very high quality of the restaurant, the genuinely polite staff that was eager to please, and the delicious food. The complimentary valet service was extremely appreciated, as finding parking in DTC is never fun. Overall, I can't think of anything they could have done better. Highly recommended!
The location for this restaurant is a bit tricky for us, but it is relatively easy to find. The parking was easy and the valet made our experience with a disabled person simple. The entry way and exterior of the building is impeccable. We were greeted by smiling faces and people who seemed genuinely happy to see us come in. We were immediately seated and the show began. Drinks served promptly and well made. Followed by excellent appetizers that were also perfectly cooked. Our meal was excellent and we tried a wide variety of choices. The staff was excellent and very professional. We were treated like royalty on a very special day (Veteran's Day) and it was greatly appreciated. Awesome pick for early dinner! A win/win situation!
My husband is a veteran and we went to celebrate his service. FOOD was great!! SErvice was great THANKS!!! to Mcormick's!!
Went for a "clean" piece of fish -- ordered the salmon topped rigatoni w/artichoke & asparagus -- best pasta ever!
Shrimp kisses were not just the pepper jack cheese and bacon as the menu described. They were huge (bigger than the cocktail shrimp) and seasoned with cayenne pepper. Pass up the shrimp cocktail for this. Parmesan crusted sole was also delicious.
Landry's Seafood Well, GL MCcormick's , I don't care for Landry's! Never have. Place stinks and it needs to be remodel. I live McCormick's. Had a great dining experience. Love the fresh juices there know for & great food. Hold in there. Hanan.
We had requested a table off to the side (not in the center of the restaurant), and they put us in what they call a "snug." Kind of like a train car off to the side with paneled glass and draperies on the side. We were able to visit in private without having to shout over the din of a packed place and could speak in relative privacy without others overhearing our conversation. The food was very good, but felt the wine was overpriced.
Awesome Turkey for the big day but been here many times all the food is awesome
Food was great. Didn't get a very good table, tried to get a new table but they said every table was spoken for. Our server was slow and not very attentive. He went over the menu really well. Overall it was still enjoyable
OK, OK, it's not what you think. I finally had M&S's Kobe Style beef burger last night when my better half and I did our annual Christmas dinner date. Burger was very good; lean, grill-worthy beef. We did have seafood: the Wife's Shrimp Trilogy looked great, but she was guarding it so closely I only got in a few whiffs. We did share the Shrimp Kisses appetizer. Oh, My... The Kisses are a fresh, juicy, spicy, bacon wrapped Gift laying seductively on a bed of salsa-like dressing. This is one dish M&S needs to super-size; I wouldn't care how they price it! Desserts have gone a little pricey here, but they're still quite good. You could share (Ha-ha, kidding.) I liked the carrot cake a lot. Service is always very attentive, never intrusive.


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Built across a four-year span of time beginning in 1905, the Mayor's Inn Bed and Breakfast was often called the town's first true "mansion". It was built for Frank L. Houx, Cody's first elected mayor. Elected in 1901 when Cody was legally incorporated, he served two terms through 1909. He later went on to serve as Wyoming Secretary of State and was also appointed acting Governor in 1917 for two years. He would be proud to know how his home has fared.
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A guy wearing Harvard t-shirt is enjoying a cup of coffee in a coffee shop in a mall with his 2-month old baby girl. The mom's shopping somewhere upstairs; but she could also be shopping somewhere in Orchard Road, no one can presume. Which kind of signaling do you think happened?
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Kenyon Martin and Marcus Camby are listed as doubtful for tomorrow's showdown in Oklahoma City, the team said. Martin should miss his second straight game as he is dealing with right-knee soreness. Martin signed with the Knicks in late February and had been one of the keys to their current 11-game winning streak. He sat out in Milwaukee Friday and his absence appeared to effect the club during a lethargic first half in which they fell behind by 9 points.
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"Statistically during the fourth of July, things almost quadruple as far as fire related stuff due to fireworks." Ricky Thomas, Potosi Fire Dept. said.
With these dry conditions, scorching temperatures and high winds we are bound to see some fires strike up.
Although we can't do much to control the weather, we can control the amount of fires that are taking place.
Checking for things like dragging metal objects on your car, the length of your grass and even putting out your cigarette are all ways of preventing wildfires.
Another way to be sure you are protecting yourself and the Big Country is taking extreme precaution when setting off fireworks.
We are in the fireworks season with the fourth of July right around the corner and making sure you are being extra safe will save a lot of problems for local fire fighters.
"We want to encourage people to use common sense when doing their outdoor activities. Be safe, have fun but use common sense." Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner.
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September 27, 2013, 3:56 pmMeet the Republicans who voted for cloture
Cloture passes 79-19. Reid added the funding for Obamacare immediately afterwards. No debate allowed. No other amendments allowed. Now instead of requiring 60% to pass the CR, it now requires simple majority of 51%.
September 27, 2013, 8:36 amTed Continues to Spank 'Em
My Senator, Sen Ted Cruz even spanks Republicans
Go git 'em Ted! Proud of you!
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Thank you Mullin Family. I am just a little less cynical than I was 5 minutes ago. Great story.
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March 9, 2013, 10:46 pmTexas begins steps to protect financial solvency in case of US economic collapse
Texas legislators have begun steps to protect the State of Texas from US economic collapse.
In January, HB 568 was filed by Rep James White http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB568
AUSTIN — Rep. James White, R-Hillister, filed a bill Friday that would create a committee to review whether Texas could keep operating without receiving federal dollars.
The bill, HB 568, would create the Select Committee on Budget Dependence on Federal Funding composed of legislators, budget experts, and citizens from the non-profit sector who will analyze what will happen if the federal government is no longer able to provide full funding to the state because of "possible reduction in or elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy." The committee would present their findings in a report to state leaders.
"Due to the fiscal dysfunction of Washington, D.C., and the fact that more than a third of our state's budget revenue comes from the federal government, Texas needs to study what it would mean if the Federal Government couldn't meet its obligations," White said.
Federal funds account for about $64.7 billion — roughly 34 percent of the House base budget of $189.9 billion. That money goes toward Medicaid, public education, transportation and other areas.
A November blog by reporter Dave Michaels highlighted what would happen to Texas if the U.S. went over the fiscal cliff. One solution to a loss of about $656 million of federal funding in that instance was to bring back the state estate tax, which would collect between $62 million and $317 million in 2013, "depending on the estate tax's top rate and the amount of inheritance that is excluded from taxation."
"Speaker Straus should be commended for naming a House interim committee on sequestration. However, we must expand on this work. My district in South East Texas, for example, has a higher proportion of seniors compared to the state overall percentage. What would happen in the event the Federal Government eliminated the funds normally allocated to them?" White said. "In the current economic climate, exacerbated by out of control spending in Washington, Texas needs to study possible responses to Federal financial turmoil and our readiness to adjust to such an event. Texans must govern Texas and Texans need to be concerned about Texas."
In February, HB 1930 was filed by Rep Matt Krause http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=83R&Bill=HB1930
AUSTIN, TEXAS - Today, Rep. Matt Krause filed H.B. 1930, which creates the Fiscal Risk Management Commission (FRMC). This commission would be comprised of elected officials and members of the public and be tasked with the assessment of, and planning for, a wide spectrum of potential economic threats to the state of Texas.
"Other states have already begun to take the initiative by studying and creating long-term contingency plans to protect their credit ratings, economies, and the delivery of fundamental government services," said Rep. Matt Krause. "With an unyielding $16 trillion debt, it is apparent that our federal government is fundamentally incapable of solving this crisis. If you look at the current uncertainty in D.C. with the sequester, and before that the fiscal cliff, and before that the debt ceiling, it's clear Texas needs to step up and take a leadership role in our citizens' economic security."
The FRMC would study all possible economic threats to Texas, including:
1. Significant reduction or elimination of federal funds on delivery of critical services and the state budget;
2. Effect of political or market-led default on state economy;
3. Impact of devaluation of U.S. Dollar and loss of reserve currency status on Texas;
4. Advisability and practicability of developing a contingency currency for Texas;
5. Risks presented by acts of economic terrorism (i.e. energy embargo) on Texas;
6. Any other macroeconomic threat to Texas FRMC considers appropriate.
"The FRMC would be charged with publishing a Fiscal Risk Management Plan, which would contain all research, findings, and drafts of proposed legislation the commission recommends," continued Rep. Matt Krause. "Governments have contingency plans for a wide array of threats, such as hurricanes and other storms. There is no need for our state to be caught flatfooted by any number of economic storms that are not only possible, but some of them are highly probable. Our citizens and business owners deserve strong action on this matter."
I for one, am proud to be a Texan.
March 2, 2013, 7:49 pmTexas Declaration of Independence, March 2nd
The Unanimous
Declaration of Independence made by the Delegates of the People of Texas in General Convention at the town of Washington on the 2nd day of March 1836. |
When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.
When the Federal Republican Constitution of their country, which they have sworn to support, no longer has a substantial existence, and the whole nature of their government has been forcibly changed, without their consent, from a restricted federative republic, composed of sovereign states, to a consolidated central military despotism, in which every interest is disregarded but that of the army and the priesthood, both the eternal enemies of civil liberty, the everready minions of power, and the usual instruments of tyrants.
When, long after the spirit of the constitution has departed, moderation is at length so far lost by those in power, that even the semblance of freedom is removed, and the forms themselves of the constitution discontinued, and so far from their petitions and remonstrances being regarded, the agents who bear them are thrown into dungeons, and mercenary armies sent forth to force a new government upon them at the point of the bayonet.
When, in consequence of such acts of malfeasance and abdication on the part of the government, anarchy prevails, and civil society is dissolved into its original elements. In such a crisis, the first law of nature, the right of self-preservation, the inherent and inalienable rights of the people to appeal to first principles, and take their political affairs into their own hands in extreme cases, enjoins it as a right towards themselves, and a sacred obligation to their posterity, to abolish such government, and create another in its stead, calculated to rescue them from impending dangers, and to secure their future welfare and happiness.
Nations, as well as individuals, are amenable for their acts to the public opinion of mankind. A statement of a part of our grievances is therefore submitted to an impartial world, in justification of the hazardous but unavoidable step now taken, of severing our political connection with the Mexican people, and assuming an independent attitude among the nations of the earth.
The Mexican government, by its colonization laws, invited and induced the Anglo-American population of Texas to colonize its wilderness under the pledged faith of a written constitution, that they should continue to enjoy that constitutional liberty and republican government to which they had been habituated in the land of their birth, the United States of America.
In this expectation they have been cruelly disappointed, inasmuch as the Mexican nation has acquiesced in the late changes made in the government by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, who having overturned the constitution of his country, now offers us the cruel alternative, either to abandon our homes, acquired by so many privations, or submit to the most intolerable of all tyranny, the combined despotism of the sword and the priesthood.
It has sacrificed our welfare to the state of Coahuila, by which our interests have been continually depressed through a jealous and partial course of legislation, carried on at a far distant seat of government, by a hostile majority, in an unknown tongue, and this too, notwithstanding we have petitioned in the humblest terms for the establishment of a separate state government, and have, in accordance with the provisions of the national constitution, presented to the general Congress a republican constitution, which was, without just cause, contemptuously rejected.
It incarcerated in a dungeon, for a long time, one of our citizens, for no other cause but a zealous endeavor to procure the acceptance of our constitution, and the establishment of a state government.
It has failed and refused to secure, on a firm basis, the right of trial by jury, that palladium of civil liberty, and only safe guarantee for the life, liberty, and property of the citizen.
It has failed to establish any public system of education, although possessed of almost boundless resources, (the public domain,) and although it is an axiom in political science, that unless a people are educated and enlightened, it is idle to expect the continuance of civil liberty, or the capacity for self government.
It has suffered the military commandants, stationed among us, to exercise arbitrary acts of oppression and tyrrany, thus trampling upon the most sacred rights of the citizens, and rendering the military superior to the civil power.
It has dissolved, by force of arms, the state Congress of Coahuila and Texas, and obliged our representatives to fly for their lives from the seat of government, thus depriving us of the fundamental political right of representation.
It has demanded the surrender of a number of our citizens, and ordered military detachments to seize and carry them into the Interior for trial, in contempt of the civil authorities, and in defiance of the laws and the constitution.
It has made piratical attacks upon our commerce, by commissioning foreign desperadoes, and authorizing them to seize our vessels, and convey the property of our citizens to far distant ports for confiscation.
It denies us the right of worshipping the Almighty according to the dictates of our own conscience, by the support of a national religion, calculated to promote the temporal interest of its human functionaries, rather than the glory of the true and living God.
It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments.
It has invaded our country both by sea and by land, with intent to lay waste our territory, and drive us from our homes; and has now a large mercenary army advancing, to carry on against us a war of extermination.
It has, through its emissaries, incited the merciless savage, with the tomahawk and scalping knife, to massacre the inhabitants of our defenseless frontiers.
It hath been, during the whole time of our connection with it, the contemptible sport and victim of successive military revolutions, and hath continually exhibited every characteristic of a weak, corrupt, and tyrranical government.
These, and other grievances, were patiently borne by the people of Texas, untill they reached that point at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue. We then took up arms in defence of the national constitution. We appealed to our Mexican brethren for assistance. Our appeal has been made in vain. Though months have elapsed, no sympathetic response has yet been heard from the Interior. We are, therefore, forced to the melancholy conclusion, that the Mexican people have acquiesced in the destruction of their liberty, and the substitution therfor of a military government; that they are unfit to be free, and incapable of self government.
The necessity of self-preservation, therefore, now decrees our eternal political separation.
We, therefore, the delegates with plenary powers of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembled, appealing to a candid world for the necessities of our condition, do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended, and that the people of Texas do now constitute a free, Sovereign, and independent republic, and are fully invested with all the rights and attributes which properly belong to independent nations; and, conscious of the rectitude of our intentions, we fearlessly and confidently commit the issue to the decision of the Supreme arbiter of the destinies of nations.
Charles B. Stewart
Tho. Barnett
James Collinsworth
Edwin Waller Asa Brigham
Happy Independence Day, Texas.
Bolds and highlights are mine. Interesting parallels to today's 'modern' political issues. http://www.texasnationalist.com/
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November 10, 2012, 7:50 pmAggies beat Bama & Texas lines up in the Wishbone for Royal
Gig'em Aggies! http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=323150333 Dang but that was a fine game. Congrats to the Aggies, respect for the Tide.
Hook'em Horns http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8614220/texas-longhorns-honor-former-coach-darrell-royal-open-game-iowa-state-cyclones-wishbone-formation RIP Darrell Royal
November 3, 2012, 7:36 amPutting the election in perspective
I just wanted to share this with everyone since this upcoming election has both sides in such a tizzy. It really put things back into perspective for me. I felt uplifted after reading this because in the end, God is sovereign.
50,000 Feet Looking Down
By: Erick Erickson (Diary)
I believe Mitt Romney will win on election day. I'm somewhat stunned to be writing that as I never really thought he could win until about the moment Clint Eastwood trotted out on stage at the Republican National Convention with that empty chair. Even now I waver by the hour, but if forced to predict, I think Romney wins Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, Wisconsin, and even Ohio. I put the Electoral College at 285 to 253. Ask me tomorrow, though, and I could decide otherwise. I cast my absentee ballot last week and voted for Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.
I write the rest of this now because if Romney loses, it will be viewed as "Erickson is trying to talk them off the ledge" and if Romney wins it will be viewed as "Erickson is rubbing salt in wounds." Neither is true, which is why this must come before the election and not after.
I get the enormity of what is at stake in the election. I get it. I really do. I get the passion. I get the excitement. But, and maybe I'm just too worn out, I don't get the anger, worry, and dread on either side. I have friends upset with me for not getting it and for not sharing it. "Don't you know what is at stake?" they demand.
Don't you know what is not at stake?
People on the left are convinced if Mitt Romney wins blacks will be put in chains out in cotton fields and uteruses will be locked up.
People on the right are convinced if Barack Obama wins the stars and stripes will come down, the red banner of communism will go up, and this American experiment will be promptly concluded.
My world view is pretty simple. I think this world is destined to go to hell in a hand basket by design. I think things are supposed to go to pot. So if Barack Obama wins, I won't be upset. If Mitt Romney wins, I won't be running through the streets cheering. I think, either way, it is all part of the design. The world is going down hill. Barack Obama re-elected just gets us down the slippery slope faster in my view. For others, it is Mitt Romney who does.
God is sovereign and He is in charge and He will return. That is my hope and my ever present expectation.
We often get so wrapped up in the view of things at ground level, we forget to look at the world from 50,000 feet. In the historic, grand scheme of things, this too will end.
Don't confuse me with a fatalist and don't confuse me with someone who does not really care about the future of our nation. I think we are the last best hope of mankind on this planet. But my destiny is not tied to this planet. While I am here, however, I have convictions that are greater than either candidate and either party and I fight more for a cause than a candidate. I expect, regardless of who is in the White House, I'll find myself at odds with them, though more so with Obama than Romney.
When I wake up on Wednesday morning, I'm still going to have my wife. I'm still going to have my kids. I'm still going to have my family. And I'm still going to have my God. So will you.
Some of you, on both sides, are convinced that the end of the world is nigh. It is. But not quite yet and no one really knows when.
What I do know for sure is that I'm headed home to eternity and this world is temporary. So while I like politics and have my side and want it to win, I'm not going to be partying in the street if my side does win and I'm not going to think the end of the world is upon us if my side loses.
You should not either.
Too many of my friends have gotten so focused on the outcome and are so convinced the country as they know it is over if the other side wins that they are joyless to be around right now. They are full of dread and worry and fear. They've lost their sense of humor. They cannot laugh at themselves, their side, or much of anything. They are mad at others, myself included, for not being as worked up as they are. The frenzy has become a purity test, not the conviction.
God is sovereign. And whether you are for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, set your sights on God, not November 6th, and be happy. In four years, we really will do this all over again whether right now you think so or not. There is no permanence except in Heaven.
These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
— Hebrews 11:13-16 (ESV)
Now go vote! The future of the nation is at stake!!!!
October 31, 2012, 11:56 pmOsama bin Laden Donates to Barack Obama Re-election Campaign
Article partially quoted below. They have screen shots of the donation at the link along with information on other illegal campaign donations accepted easily by the Obama re-election campaign. Me thinks the Obama campaign has a lot of explaining to do. (not that the MSM would cover it or anything)
WASHINGTON – Using a Pakistani Internet Protocol and proxy server, a disposable credit card and a fake address, "Osama bin Laden" has successfully donated twice to Barack Obama's presidential re-election campaign.
The "Bin Laden" donations, actually made by WND staff, included a listed occupation of "deceased terror chief" and a stated employer of "al-Qaida."
"Bin Laden" is currently set up on the official campaign website to contribute more to Obama's campaign. The name is also registered as a volunteer.
Since the "foreign" contribution was sent, "Bin Laden's" email address has received several solicitations from Obama's campaign asking for more donations.
The apparently foreign-based contributions were conducted as a test after a flurry of media reports described the ability of foreigners to donate to the Obama campaign but not to Mitt Romney's site, which has placed safeguards against such efforts.
The acceptance of foreign contributions is strictly illegal under U.S. campaign finance law.
One $15 donation was made at BarackObama.com using a confirmed Pakistani IP address and proxy server. In other words, as far as the campaign website was concerned, the donation was openly identified electronically as coming from Pakistan.
Upon clicking the "donate" button, WND staff selected the $15 amount and were taken to a page on the campaign website asking for a first and last name, city, state, zip code, email address and phone number.
The information submitted was: "Osama bin Laden, 911 Jihad Way, Abbottabad, CA 91101."
While the website only has options for U.S. states and zip codes, there is no mechanism in place on Obama's website to verify the individual is actually located in that state or zip code, or even in the U.S.
The Obama campaign refuses to release the identification of donors who give less than $200
In the case of this donation, the 91101 zip code is real but corresponds to Pasadena, Calif., and not Abbottabad, the Pakistani city in which bin Laden was found holed up in a compound.
For a requested phone number, WND used the White House information line of (202) 456-2121.
The email address used to set up the donation account was firstname.lastname@example.com.
After clicking "next," the website asked for an employer, occupation and a password to set up future donations. WND staff entered the occupation as "deceased terror chief" and the employer as "al-Qaida."
The transaction was made last Friday with the use of a disposable credit card. The website did not require the card's security code.
The campaign website immediately accepted the contribution even though it was made from a Pakistani IP address and despite the nonexistent street name and city information.
An automated email was immediately sent from Rufus Gifford, national finance director of Obama for America, thanking "Osama" for the contribution. The email contained a note that said, "There may be a minor delay in the processing of your contribution as it will be subject to review." However, "Osama bin Laden's" foreign donation evidently passed the Obama campaign's "review."
As of today, the $15 was debited from the disposable card.
To test if the first donation was an oversight, a second donation of $5 was made the following day using the "Bin Laden" account and the same Pakistani IP address.
WND has received confirmation from the credit card company that the purchase went through and the $5 was deducted from the disposable card.
From the time of the first donation until today, the Obama campaign sent nine more emails to the bin Laden Gmail account soliciting more donations.
One email sent Saturday reads, "Thanks so much for your donation of $5.00. Please take 10% off your next purchase of $10 or more at our online store."
Another, signed by Michelle Obama, was titled "Barack is getting outraised."
"You're one of the campaign's most committed supporters," Michelle Obama writes in the automated email to "bin Laden."
"Please make a donation of $19 or whatever you can today."
The donations from a Pakistani IP address are sure to raise further questions about the measures in place to block such donations.
October 31, 2012, 11:13 pmI voted Tuesday!
Early voting in Texas started last week and ends on Friday.
I walked to the polling place from my office across the street. No line, but steady flow of people in and people out. It was very busy. The poll worker at the entrance (Hall Monitor) was instructing us to turn our cell phones off and have our ID ready. Per the Texas voting information website:
Q: What ID do I need to bring with me to vote?
A: Identification is not required to register to vote in Texas, but you must take either your voter registration certificate or acceptable identification when you vote.
So, what is acceptable ID?
Your voter application asks for one of three identification numbers. If you have not received any of these, you are still eligible to register to vote, but you will be required to provide proof of your identity at the polling place. Acceptable identification includes:
- A driver's license or personal identification card issued to you by the Texas Department of Public Safety. You may also bring a similar document issued to you by an agency of another state, even if the license or card has expired;
- A form of identification that contains your photograph and establishes your identity;
- A birth certificate or other document confirming birth that is admissible in a court of law and establishes the person's identity;
- Your United States citizenship papers;
- Your United States passport;
- Official mail addressed to you by a governmental entity; or
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
Personally, I believe people must first prove they are a citizen, then prove they are that person in order to register to vote, and then prove they are that person when voting. This ensures that MY vote is not cancelled out by an illegal vote. Without photo ID proving that I am that person registered to vote, what is there to prevent someone from taking someone else's voter registration card and going to the polls to vote? It's about voting integrity.
Today, Wednesday, I walked with my boss across the street so she could vote. I just wanted to get out of the office and the day is such a pretty day outside. I did get the stink eye from the hall monitor dude at the entrance. Not that I tried to go in or anything. I just sat in the lobby to wait. Same no wait line, but very busy, steady stream of people coming in and going out. My coworker and her husband were at the same polling station Saturday and waited over an hour in line to vote.
It's good to see such a big turnout. It's a great day in America. God bless America.
October 4, 2012, 10:03 pmComment on the, uh, Debate
Uh, cut from, uh, the Denver,uh, debate, uh, last night.
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September 23, 2012, 11:18 amIs Obama Flaming the ME Anti-American Protests?
Rush is always good for 'food for thought'. Yes, I'm a Rush fan, have been for nearly as long as he's been on radio.
So, after the killing of OBL is brought up 21 times at the DNC, on the anniversary of 9/11 the US embassy in Egypt releases an apology for a very little seen video trailer, much less the supposed movie. Egypt explodes.
Obama and Hillary next pay $70k in OUR TAX DOLLARS to issue a PSA on Pakistan state TV, where only small and isolated protests had occured in a region of very shakey US relations. Pakistan explodes.
Now Pakistan's president has issued a $100k reward for the death of the movie producer. Pretty much none of these protesters have seen this trailer, nor had they even heard of the trailer until the Obama admin brought it up. Hell, even here in the US it was unknown.
Which relatively quiet Muslim country will Obama incite next? Turkey? Indonesia?
The more Obama and Clinton keep talking about the film, the more violent the protests become. I fully expect protests to occur here in the states. Just wait for it.
Keep in mind that is is all separate and apart from the Benghazi attacks. That wasaa pure terrorist attack planned to occur on the anniversary of 9/11 in retaliation for drone strikes killing Al Qaeda leaders and the killing of Osama bin Laden.
September 23, 2012, 8:45 amUN Passes Small Arms Treaty While Media Invents Romney Gaffs
The United Nations Small Arms Treaty passed in its second session. The Media was silent over its passage.
According to the UN's press release,
Concluding its two-week session today, the second United Nations conference to review the 2001 Programme of Action on trafficking in small arms and light weapons adopted a consensus outcome document that highlighted the international community's renewed commitment to preventing, combating and eradicating the illicit trade.
The document's adoption represented a major achievement for delegations, who had failed to agree on a final outcome at the first review conference, held in 2006. "We accomplished something great today," said U. Joy Ogwu ( Nigeria), President of the Conference, formally known as the United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.
According to the text, Member States renewed their pledge to rid the world of the scourge brought upon it by the illicit manufacture, transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons, and their excessive accumulation and uncontrolled spread in many parts of the world. They also committed to mobilizing the necessary political will and resources to implement the Programme of Action and the International Tracing Instrument, with the aim of achieving clear and tangible results over the next six years, through 2018.
Further by the text, States emphasized that the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons continued to sustain conflicts, exacerbate armed violence, undermine respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law, aid terrorism and illegal armed groups, and facilitate increasing levels of transnational organized crime, as well as trafficking in humans, drugs and certain natural resources.
Those in a panic over the expected loss of 2nd Amendment rights, should the UN Small Arms Treaty be adopted, need to understand two very important facts:
1) the Treaty has no chance of garnering the 2/3rds vote necessary for senate approval; and
2) a real UN sponsored threat to gun rights in the US and globally does exist, going under the acronym of ISACS, "International Small Arms Control Standards."
The UN has been actively working to disarm private individuals and a fair number of nations for thirty years. From its inception in 1982 to the current United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the organization promotes not only nuclear disarmament, but also and perhaps most especially "disarmament efforts in the area of conventional weapons, especially land mines and small arms…"
And 3 decades of effort have resulted in a program which hopes to impose international standards on virtually everything having to do with the types of weapons owned by some 130 million American citizens. For in its "Working Outline," ISACS means to create and make mandatory:
1.) National controls over the manufacture of small arms and light weapons
2.) National controls over the end-user and end-use of internationally transferred small arms and light weapons
3.) National controls over the access of civilians to small arms and light weapons
4.) Stockpile management over both storage and DESTRUCTION of weapons and ammunition
5.) International legal cooperation, criminal offenses and investigations
Phase 1 in the United Nations scheme is the same that has been dreamed of for years by gun grabbing organizations in the United States, mandatory and universal gun registration. Offered under the ISACS protocol as a necessary means for the tracing of weapons which have been put to illegal use, ISACS means to collect, catalogue and offer to law enforcement agencies worldwide the following information on every gun owned by either state or private citizen: make, model, caliber, serial number, country of manufacture, physical characteristics such as barrel length, type of action, magazine capacity and naturally all pertinent information on the owner. Of course pictures are also preferred!
According to its project summary, this immense, internationally accessible data base would make possible "…the timely and reliable domestic tracing of illicit small arms and light weapons from their manufacture, import…up to the last legal possessor of the weapon…" Naturally the ability to trace ammunition would also be mandatory which means all bullets would have to be marked and their purchasers made part of the same worldwide network responsible for the tracking of guns!
After the global system of registration has been adopted by each UN member nation, Phase 2 of the ISACS plan will be implemented. And that of course involves the "Control Standards" incorporated in the ISACS acronym. This part of the scheme is defined as the ability of the United Nations to "work as one" with the nations of the world, or more properly, to impose standards of conduct and performance on a worldwide basis, blissfully ignoring the various laws of each nation along with the rights of their citizens.
Nothing like dictatorial authority to make a system run without a hitch! And should anyone wonder, the UN makes it clear "the primary beneficiaries of ISACS will be people all over the world who live in fear of their lives, as well as those of family and loved ones…" Isn't it always the case that those who demand absolute power claim it is really for our own good!
So, although the Small Arms Treaty contains provisions contrary to the right of the American people to keep and bear arms, it bears repeating that any organization committed to the unlimited extension and exercise of its own power is prone to attack from more than one direction. The UN has engaged in that practice for decades and won't rest until it has disarmed the American public.
September 16, 2012, 11:48 amOnce again we have to rely on foreign media...
Because the US media is in the tank for Obama and would not dare tell the truth about what happened in Libya. This malpractice of the media would not have happened if Bush had been in office.
What the media should be asking is:
1. Was there, or was there not, warning ahead of time that there would be violence against U.S. Embassies?
2. Who was given the warning? What did he or she do with the information? How far "up the chain" did it go?
3. Was the Ambassador sodomized during the time he was supposedly "being taken to the hospital?"
4. Is ritual sodomization of defeated victims a tenet of Islamic victory practices?
5. Were the Embassy Guards given live ammunition with which to defend the Embassy?
6. If the guards were not given ammunition, who gave that order?
7. Who was responsible for securing classified information, like the "Libyans Helping U.S." List?
8. Was there any heightened alert status at the Embassies in light of the date (9/11)? If not, why not?
9. How do you explain any discrepancy between the video posting date and the "outbreak of outrage" on 9/11?
But as Joe Scarborough says, the media was prevented from asking these questions because Romney chose to speak up. Seriously? How are we to believe that when reporters like CNN's Peter Hamby tweet the hyperlink to Obama's fundraising page from their official news accounts? How are we to believe that when Politico bloggers are allowed to use Politico blogs to repost Obama fundraising letters including hyperlinks to Obama's fundraising page? News for the newsmedia: the American people want answers, not continuous attacks on Romney by the supposedly nonpartisan 'news' reporters.
September 16, 2012, 9:31 am12 US Embassies & Consuls were attacked during Bush's tenure
Since the Obama supporters are shouting "Boooooooooooshhhhhhhhh" I thought I'd check into this claim. The statement is true, however:
Zero US Ambassadors and zero non-military US citizens killed.
Zero breaches, although several were burned
8 US Embassies/Consuls to date attacked during Obama's less than 4 years tenure (actually all occurred 2011-2012):
2011 Syria
2011 Kabul
2011 Sarajevo
2012 Cairo
2012 Benghazi
2012 Yeman
2012 India
2012 Tunis
1 US Ambassador tortured, dragged through the streets and killed
Ambassador Christopher Stevens
3 non-military US citizens tortured, dragged through the streets and killed
Foreign Service Information Managment Officer Sean Smith
American private security employee Glen Doherty
Former US Navy Seal Tyrone Woods
4 breaches: Benghazi, Cairo, Sudan, Tunis
Cairo - US Flag torn down & replaced with black Islamist flag
Benghazi - small arms fired at the consul, which caught fire, building looted and sensitive documents missing. The attack appeared complex and professionally executed. Al-Qaeda has indicated responsibility and said it was revenge for US drone strike that killed a Libyan Al-Qaeda leader, not prompted by the anti-Muslim film 'Innocense of Muslims' (despite the insistance of our current administration)
Sudan - walls scaled, clash with guards
Tunis - walls scaled & trees set afire
But but but..... Booooooooooshhhhhhhhh!!!!! It's Bush's fault. All the time. Everytime. (koo-koo koo-koo)