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On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Reid motion to Concur in the House Amdts. to the Senate Amdt. to H.R.2764; A bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
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Senator WATERS (Queensland) (16:08): I rise to speak on a matter of public importance—the Gillard government's plans, at the upcoming COAG meeting on 6 and 7 December to hand federal responsibility for protecting our nationally important wild places and most vulnerable species to state governments—all at the behest of big business.
For people who may not know, the federal government, spurred on by the Business Council of Australia and by state governments—and backed to the hilt by Tony Abbott's opposition—is planning to hastily hand over nearly all national environmental powers to the states by using sections of our national environment laws that John Howard wrote but which even he never used.
The handover includes the abandonment of national powers on World Heritage Areas as well as threatened species to the very same states that have comprehensively failed to protect those species. The next stage of the negotiation of the handover is the COAG meeting in Canberra on 7 December and of course the Business Advisory Forum the day before, on the 6th. The government plans to negotiate the framework of the handover at this meeting and to sign over the final approvals powers to the states by next March. This represents a major threat to threatened species, to World Heritage values, to precious places and to wildlife right across the country. The Wentworth Group, major environmental NGOs and local campaign groups all acknowledge the danger this handover represents. They say—and they are right—that this is the biggest step backwards in national environmental protection in 30 years.
So 7 December is the day that this government, with the full backing of Tony Abbott's opposition, will sign off on the framework to abandon its job to protect the national environment and just leave it up to the states. That is the day that Australia's environment will be completely sold out, and sold off, to suit the mining and the business lobby, who apparently run this country. The decision to hand over environment powers to the states was a snap judgement made after a day's meeting between the ALP government and the Business Council of Australia—the day before the COAG meeting in April this year. There was no equivalent community meeting, of course. All the Business Council of Australia had to do was claim that our environment was too regulated and development was being held up. The government did not do any independent assessment of those claims; they just accepted them. They agreed to gut environmental protections and to get completely out of the way and just leave the states in charge.
Comments from Minister Ferguson last week to the ABC again confirm that these changes to our environmental protections are simply being made to suit the mining and gas industries. He spoke as if environmental protection is a luxury that we can no longer afford because of the fall in commodity prices. I have no doubt that they are his genuine views, but they show that Labor is happy to turn its back on its previously held belief that the environment is of national importance, deserving national protection. Sadly, today's Labor Party is happy to trash the legacy of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who stepped in to stop the rapacious Tasmanian state government, which was going to dam the Franklin River, and who fought that all the way to the High Court. That step increased the powers of the Commonwealth like no other event since Federation.
This same Labor government is now, with the stroke of a pen, after one day of lobbying by the BCA, winding back that role and taking environmental protection back 30 years. What a tragic backflip for Labor. And what a backflip for the Prime Minister, who, in 1999, railed against the inclusion of these delegation powers when the EPBC Act was first introduced. She described the Victorian and the other state governments as having 'a track record of environmental vandalism'. Yet, here is the Prime Minister acting on the very powers that she railed against, that John Howard had enacted but even he had not used. In 1999 Julia Gillard thought the environment was too important to hand over to the states. But, sadly, now she thinks that none of the environment is too important to hand over, except uranium mining—so she can ensure that we can ship out this toxic material to India. Even Robert Hill, John Howard's environment minister, told the Press Club in August this year that he thought Labor had gone too far with their plans to hand off environment powers to the states.
When you look at the evidence, on all indicators our environment is clearly in decline. The threatened species list has nearly tripled in the last 20 years. We are losing more and more crucial habitat and biodiversity. We have just had Professor Tim Flannery in the latest Quarterly Essay describe our current biodiversity decline as the gathering of a second extinction wave, set to empty 'vast swathes of the continent'. Our incredible Great Barrier Reef is turning into a coal and gas highway, and we have been warned that it is in danger of losing its World Heritage status. Instead of becoming a new World Heritage area, the Tarkine forests have 10 new mines planned for them. Being the state emblem of Victoria cannot save the Leadbeater's possum from being logged to extinction, even though there are now less than 1,000 of them in the wild. All of this evidence and much more that I do not have time to go into shows that our environment is suffering from far too little protection, rather than too much as the Business Council of Australia would have it.
Putting the states in charge of the environment can only hasten this decline. Let us look at their record.
Historically, states put short-term profits ahead of the environment. And because state governments are far more likely to be fixated on the short-term royalties and returns from mining and development—much of which are trumped up, I might add—there will always be that conflict of interest.
This is why the big environment wins in the past have been when the federal government has stepped in and overturned a bad decision by a state government, such as oil rigs in the Great Barrier Reef or cattle in the Victorian Alps. The states simply cannot be trusted to look after our environment. The sad thing is that our national environment laws are already failing us, but, instead of making them stronger, both of the old parties are ganging up to make them even weaker.
The government will say that they are putting standards in place to ensure that the level of environmental protection will be the same, despite the states being solely in charge. But no standard in the world can or will change the fundamental approach of state governments from prioritising mining, big business and other short-term profits ahead of environmental protection. These weak standards—and I say 'weak' because they might not even need to be reflected in state laws—might just have the status of policy, which makes me incredulous. Those weak standards will not change the states' attitude to environmental protection, and they cannot prevent states determined to approve megamines from destroying the environment. The states will simply find a way around these standards or they will deliberately flout them, as we saw recently in Queensland when the Campbell Newman government refused to comply with the assessment standards for the Alpha coal mine in Queensland.
The reason we have a federal government is to govern in the interests of all Australians on the issues that matter to all Australians. Australians everywhere care about the reef, the Tarkine, the Kimberley and our iconic koala. It remains the federal government's job to look after the most important and precious of Australia's environment assets, which are of international significance, like the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. No standard will be able to replace the protection that is meant to be provided by the federal government for our precious places and wildlife.
The ALP and the coalition will not believe that these places and wildlife are precious to all Australians. They will not step up to protect our environment from big business and other industries. They will not hesitate to sacrifice these precious places for short-term profit. Sadly, the ALP and the coalition have abandoned voters who care about the environment. With the recent revelation—and the publication of the draft standards showed this—that all environment powers, bar for uranium mining, are eligible to be handed over to the states, there is now no difference between the ALP government's and Tony Abbott's policy on the environment. Just like on refugee policy—and we have seen that again today—same-sex marriage and reducing support for single parents, there is now no difference between Labor and Tony Abbott on the environment. It is now perfectly clear that, if people believe our environment matters, their only choice is the Greens.
Our environment is under attack like never before. We cannot leave protecting Australia's environment up to the states. We can make our national environmental laws stronger, not weaker. We can keep decisions about Australia's environment in the hands of the Australian government. We can protect what we love about Australia, now and into the future. We have so much in this country that is simply too precious to lose. If Labor and the coalition will not step up to save it, it is up to all of us.

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Im a huge fan of flying and aircraft in general. I was especially pleased when I heard that the Red Bull Air Race was coming to Perth!!
Today I brought in my camera (Canon 350D) and took a couple of shots from my building.
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Was looking at the colt 6920 but the guy at the gun store was telling me the primary blows colt outta the water and it's as reliable as the AK there the same price while one would you buy
Lemme guess, he probably makes 2x in profit on the pws than the colt
Does anybody know anything about the PWS
Just kidding.
PWS is a manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho and they turn out a quality product.
Their parts are all USA made, but all their AR's are piston driven models. Piston driven mimics the AK, so when the guy at the store is telling you they are "more reliable" than the Colt, he is talking about if you were to do something absolutely stupid like open the chamber and fill it full of mud or something. :rolleyes:
They feature button rifled barrels, which isn't the overall quality of a cut rifle barrel from the makers like White Oak Precision or Kreiger. Having said that, their barrels are going to probably be more accurate than the traditional chrome lined barrels that are very common in AR's because the lining itself is not uniform.
The down side to having a "better" barrel in a piston driven weapon is that while the first round is probably not going to be affected by the piston, follow up shots if done in rapid succession, are not going to be as accurate.
Colt will always be a name that retains it's value. Old schoolers like Canebrake will always be basking in the big "C" shadow and there is no denying that, regardless of the advances within the community.
PWS is more of a semi custom than a production line gun that just rolls off the line like Colt does.
So, which do you buy?
F*ck if I know. :p
You aren't comparing similar models, so you can't say one is "X" better than the other, just that they are different.
If you are in the market for a piston gun, PWS makes a very good one. If you want a DI gun, Colt makes a good one, but I would personally alter it from the way it ships with a couple of upgrades.
I hope that helps.
Thanks that did help I appreciate it i was looking at the 6920 or the mk116 with one would you choose
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Utah Jazz: Corbin, players have one last game before questions must be answered
Dustin Idaho Falls, IDApril 16, 2014 3:52 p.m.
I am already annoyed imagining all the whining that will happen if we get a new coach. I remember how poorly Jerry Sloan was treated by these fans, and the new coach will not be perfect.
I think Hayward is worth something close to a max deal if we have a real star on the team to take the pressure off. Hayward can be "the guy" when it isn't forced upon him every night. He fills up the stat sheet, and almost had a couple of triple-doubles this year. Having Big Al was great for him, because Jefferson was the go-to guy on offense. Most of the players on our roster need that superstar type player to rally around.
Defense is really the big problem. It is sad that so many people believed that Big Al was such a poor defender, when in reality, he was a victim of Corbin's coaching. It would be nice to sign a guy like Avery Johnson or Larry Brown even for one season to teach these guys to defend as a team.
Americanvet Ivins, UTApril 16, 2014 3:50 p.m.
I'm not down on Trey Burke at all and think he did pretty good for a rookie with a lot of weight on his shoulders, but if you take the same core 4 and add a Lillard, or any solid experienced point guards and I believe you.would see a much improved team. Maybe Trey moves closer to that level next year but this is still a young team and could really benefit from a point guard that can drive and kick, and find open players for easy shots. I wish Stockton would sign on along with Karl to work with these young guys and teach them how all stars play this game. Otherwise I think we have some talent and will be adding more to the stable next season.
Iowa Jazz Fan 2 Cedar Rapids, IAApril 16, 2014 1:38 p.m.
-- Burks, for sure. Most improved player by far. Love the way he gets into the paint, and to the line. Solid future.
-- Evans. Surprised me by what he could do offensively away from the basket. Increased minutes helped.
-- Favors. Dominating factor in some games, disappeared in others. Would have expected more from him in his fourth year.
-- Kanter. Gradually becoming a reliable offensive factor. Could see him as a 20-10 guy. "Mixed" rating because, obviously, of his defense. Is he destined to be Al Junior, or can he learn to defend?
Neither of them could stop opponents' bigs in close, which is disappointing.
-- Burke. A few brilliant games, most acceptable, some awful. Thought he would develop more as the team quarterback. Not thrilled with his propensity to jack up shots rather than facilitate the offense. Cut him a lot of slack as a rookie.
Hayward. Why, I can't figure out. Started the year very promisingly, but last few weeks were downhill. Especially with the turnovers. Certainly not worth max contract at this point. Can he rebound and be "the guy" next year if he stays? A mystery.
Brahmabull sandy, utApril 16, 2014 12:48 p.m.
It is the Jazz we are talking about here. Don't forget the Ostertag and Kirilenko contracts, among others. They will bring corbin back. As far as talent, the jazz have little. And if Gordon Hayward thinks he is "the guy" he is more delusional that I thought.
rvalens2 Burley, IDApril 16, 2014 12:44 p.m.
"Having carried the burden of leading an inexperienced and talent-deficient team all season..."
I disagree. This team did have some talent. They just didn't have a coach who understood how best to use them to win games. The Jazz could have and probably should have won another 10 games. The right coach would have made all the difference. While they would not have made the playoffs, they would have been well on their way to becoming better defenders and a better team.
What to do now? Hire a coach along the lines of a Rick Majerus. Someone who understands Xs and Os and knows how to instill a defensive mindset in the team. Until Jazz management does that, this team is not going to get much better even with a top five draft pick.
"Championship teams play defense. It all starts with defense." - Rick Majerus
ImaUteFan West Jordan, UTApril 16, 2014 11:35 a.m.
Glad this agonizing season is finally coming to an end. What a waste.
Henry Drummond San Jose, CAApril 16, 2014 11:08 a.m.
I would think that if the Jazz wanted to retain Ty's services they would have signed an extension before now. My guess is they will offer him some sort of front office job. Of course the next question is who will they bring in? Certainly a coach who can teach defense I hope.
Richie Saint George, UTApril 16, 2014 10:14 a.m.
Don't be surprised if NN plays their bench. This is the game to definitely TANK.
no comment New Orleans, LAApril 16, 2014 8:59 a.m.
Orlando should be favored tonight over Indiana. Orlando has been playing well lately, and Indiana's starters will only see pine since they have nothing to play for.
gehelmke Bastrop, TXApril 16, 2014 8:54 a.m.
The Front Office erred in putting this crowd of yearlings under the tutelage of Ty Corbin...None have progressed beyond what progressing they would have done with no coach at all, and some of them have regressed....
What this year's team needed was a teacher....one who could evaluate what he had , create a scheme which best utilized their particular talents, and then work with them individually to get them playing within the scheme to their full potential...
Ty didn't fit the bill....He did his coaching by screaming at the players from the sideline during games.....He didn't seem to realize things like: You don't have the right to scream at a player for not playing proper defense until you have personally taught this player HOW to play proper defense.
B Russ Ephraim, UTApril 16, 2014 8:07 a.m.
I am certainly elated to move on to the post Corbin era. The last four years have been tough on us Jazz fans. Corbin is a very good person and an excellent assistant coach but we need a good NBA caliber coach in here to get us back to Jazz basketball! Go Dennis! Go Jazz!


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Lyme disease is a tick-borne ailment that can strike anyone at any age, and pets too. Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, but the ones that do can lead you down a road of difficult health problems and perhaps even death. Lyme disease is transferred when a deer tick bites a human and the bacteria enter your bloodstream. Early detection is the key to getting proper treatment for Lyme disease.
Early Symptoms
The most common first sign that you have been bitten by a tick carrying Lyme disease is a red rash around the area where you were bitten. The rash usually looks like a bull's eye. You normally get the rash one to two weeks after the bite occurs. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "80 percent to 90 percent of all Lyme disease cases get the rash."
Other Symptoms
The bacteria that the tick carries can enter the skin. As the bacteria spreads, more profound symptoms can arise. You may feel like you have the flu. You could experience headaches, fatigue and muscle aches. These are the same symptoms associated with having a viral infection. Chronic arthritis is also a common symptom of Lyme disease. Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because there are many other diseases and conditions that can have the same symptoms of Lyme disease such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.
If Lyme disease is not detected early on, the bacteria could go into the heart and nervous system. This could lead to meningitis. If Lyme disease goes undetected for a year or more it could damage the motor and sensory nerves due to infection of the brain. If this happens, your brain would swell and you could die.
A red visual rash with the "bull's eye" look in the center is a key sign that you have been bitten and infected by a tick. Some people will never show a visual sign of the infection, meaning further testing will need to be done to determine if they are infected. A blood test to check for antibodies along with an analysis of your health history is also beneficial to determine if you have been infected by Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is usually curable with antibiotics. The severity of the symptoms will determine which type of antibiotics you must take. Some antibiotics will be administered orally, such as amoxicillin. If you are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease then you will most likely receive antibiotics intravenously. Many people will also have reoccurring symptoms if they are diagnosed in the later stages of Lyme disease.
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Lyme disease is not preventable; however, there are some things everyone can do to try and prevent it. You could use an insect spray such as DEET to help prevent ticks from crawling on you. Wear long pants and shirts when walking through the woods. Tuck in the bottoms of your pants into the tops of your boots to prevent the ticks from crawling up your legs. Check yourself and children daily to make sure there are no ticks stuck to the skin. Also, check over your pets for any ticks.
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Pakistan Slowly Returning to Cricket's Fold
Pakistan is edging back into the cricketing fold, with confirmation over the weekend that the Bangladesh team has agreed to visit the country for a One-Day International and a Twenty 20 at the end of this month.
It will be the first time Pakistan has hosted a full member cricket nation – Afghanistan, which ranks among associate nations, played a three-match series against Pakistan A there last year – since the deadly attack on the Sri Lankan team's bus in 2009. Six policemen and a driver were killed in that incident, and several others, including Sri Lankan players, were injured.
The International Cricket Council, whose board is now meeting in Dubai, said Sunday that the Pakistan Cricket Board should "immediately provide a comprehensive security plan for consideration."
"Thereafter, the ICC's Anti Corruption and Security Unit will commission a localised risk assessment to determine whether its officials and staff are appropriately protected by the proposed security plan, before any further decision is taken in relation to their appointment," an ICC statement said.
The ODI and T20 against Bangladesh will take place on April 29 and 30 in Lahore, the same city where the assault on the Sri Lankan team bus took place.
Following the 2009 attack, Pakistan lost its rights to co-host the 2011 World Cup, and it has hosted its "home" series overseas, mostly in the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan cricket became further isolated during a tour of England in 2010, when a spot-fixing scandal emerged involving Pakistan's captain Salman Butt, senior player Mohammad Asif and hugely promising young star Mohammad Amir. The three were jailed and banned.
This was another blow to the reputation of Pakistani cricketers, who had already been ruled out of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League T20 tournament. The loss of their teammates, including the captain, and an inability to play matches in their own country, rendered them outcasts.
Hopefully the tide is now turning. Having Bangladesh visit is a small step, but a crucial one in re-enfranchising Pakistan in international cricket and perhaps the world in general. In cricket terms, Pakistan is powerhouse, and the sport is poorer without its full participation.
Bangladesh, long the whipping boys of international cricket but growing in stature, particularly after making it to the final of the recent Asia Cup, deserves much credit for agreeing to the tour.
"The public of Pakistan have been deprived of cricket and we felt that we needed to support them," Bangladesh Cricket Board President Mustafa Kamal was quoted as saying in the ICC statement.
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common problem among men and it is a condition in which a man is not able to get and maintain erection throughout the sexual activity or the inability to achieve ejaculation or both. Erectile dysfunction is also called as impotency and the risk of this condition increases with age. Apart from age, there are few other factors that may have an impact on impotency like unhealthy eating habits, stress, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, excessive smoking and drinking. Viagra is the popular brand that has been taken for treating erectile dysfunction and Sildenafil Citrate is the active ingredient in the ED drug. What is the difference between the brand Viagra vs Sildenafil Citrate? The former is manufactured and marketed by Pfizer Inc. whereas the latter is available under different trade names manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. The main difference between the pills is the price; The generic version is much cheaper compared to the brand. Pfizer Inc. needs to bear the cost of research, surveys, manufacturing and promotion of the drug and hence charge a premium price whereas for generic drugs only little investment is needed so they sell in an affordable price.
Which drug is better in treating erectile dysfunction? The active ingredient that is present in both the drugs is same and they have a success rate of 60 to 75 %. These ED drugs work exactly the same way. Sildenafil Citrate in the drug relaxes the muscles in the blood vessel walls, thus increasing the flow of blood to the penis and helps the man to get and maintain erection throughout the sexual activity. Sexual stimulation is very important for the ED drugs to be effective. These drugs have a lasting period of four to six hours.
When Sildenafil Citrate is purchased from Canadian pharmacy meds online it would be safe as they would be approved by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). There are certain conditions in which a person should ensure his safety before taking the pill, such as if a man is affected by any heart related disease, liver or kidney problems, those who are taking nitrate drugs, and any medications for treating other health conditions. It is advisable to consult the doctor and to take only the prescribed dosage strength.
Can Erectile Dysfunction be cured?
The ED drugs help a man to relax the muscles enabling the flow of blood to the genital area and to get as well as maintain the erection when sexually aroused, though this is not a cure. The impotency drug is an effective treatment which has a higher success rate. The root cause of impotency could be both physical as well as psychological and it is wise to consult the doctor regarding this issue.
How to take the ED drug?
The drug can be taken one hour prior to the sexual intercourse and it is taken orally with or without food. For better effectiveness of the pill, a light meal can be taken as it would help the drug to digest faster. It is very important to avoid the consumption of alcohol, grape juice or grapefruit juice before taking the pill. The prescribed dosage can be taken for the sexual wellness of a person.
Benefits of using Viagra vs Sildenafil Citrate
- The ED drugs help a man to get back his self-esteem and confidence which he lost due to this condition.
- Men's sexual health is improved with the help of the pills.
- Different dosage strengths are available which enables a man to choose the pill of his choice.
- There is no stress as the drugs have a longer lasting period.


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This is an Industry Training Authority apprenticeship program for those pursuing a Certificate of Qualification for the operation of one or more types of heavy equipment. Graduates will be registered apprentices and can then begin 'logging' the operating hours and competencies required for endorsement. Hours may be obtained through our HEO Machine Training or through immediate employment in the industry. This 5-week course builds on the general heavy construction content of the Foundation Program with additional training specific to heavy equipment including:
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I'm on the hunt for a few talented individuals to help with the blog, design studio and other exciting projects in the works. Here's the scoop:
I'm looking for one awesome intern to help with all of the exciting projects I have going on at Nicole Gibbons Studio. This is a jack of all trades kind of position which will involve assisting with everything from interior design projects and events to photo shoots, television segments plus a few administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about running a multi-faceted creative business and building a brand. The experience will be fun and rewarding experience and I'll teach you everything and introduce you to everyone I know!
Location: You must live in New York City and be available at least 2 days per week. | Requirements: Must be highly organized and creative with an eagerness to learn and an attention to detail. You must also have a passion for interior design as that is the core of our business. | Duration: Flexible, but must be available to start immediately. | Compensation: College credit available + daily lunch | To Apply: Contact us here with DESIGN STUDIO INTERN in the subject line. Include a brief cover letter that tells why you think you'd be a great fit along with a copy of your resume.
Looking for a talented, young writer with an interest in design and entertaining to contribute to So Haute as a blogging intern. Students located in New York City are preferred but we will also consider candidates in remote locations. This is a position that will require a few hours of work each week and you can work independently from home with occasional meetings in person or via skype. You'll help write blog posts and assist with other blog related projects… and if you're based in NYC, the bonus for you is that you'll get to attend some pretty fab industry events that will provide excellent networking opportunities with top brands and influencers. This is a great opportunity for a journalism student who wants to have their work published on a far reaching web platform (we reach more than 30K readers in more than 130 countries monthly!) or for someone who wants to learns the ins and outs of running a successful blog.
Location: New York City or remote | Requirements: The ideal candidate has a good eye for design, stellar writing skills, a familiarity with social media and blogging platforms and is comfortable working independently. A healthy obsession with design including knowledge of designers, industry influencers and brands is a huge plus! You'll have an extra edge if you're familiar with WordPress and/or have photoshop skills. | Duration: Flexible | Compensation: College credit available | To Apply: Contact us here with EDITORIAL INTERN in the subject line. Please send a brief cover letter with why you think you'd be a good fit as well as a copy of your resume and any writing samples (links are preferred). If you have a blog of your own or are active on social media, please also send links to your blog and/or social media pages.
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Dr. Israel Goldstein, Zionist leader and president of the American Jewish Congress, last night called for the establishment by the United States of a Middle East Development Authority to plan and carry out a vast scheme of economic rehabilitation as part of a program of bringing peace to that strategic section of the world and stopping East-West rivalry. He spoke at the annual Jewish National Fund dinner, marking the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish National Fund Council of Cleveland.
Looking ahead, Dr. Goldstein predicted that the population of Israel will rise to four million by 1968 as contrasted with 65, 000 Jews that were in Palestine in 1948, when the State of Israel was proclaimed. To aid in the absorption of this huge immigration, Dr. Goldstein urged American Jews to make it possible for the Jewish National Fund to increase its activities of land reclamation and land development in Israel.
Pointing to the achievements of the Jewish National Fund in the course of the last ten years since the establishment of the State of Israel, Dr. Goldstein stated that the Jewish National Fund has increased its land holdings from a quarter of a million acres to one million acres; has established more than 500 rural settlements ; has settled more than half a million immigrants on the land and has planted some 30, 000 trees in all parts of the country. The latest exploit of the Jewish National Fund was the drainage of the Huleh swamp area in the North of Israel comprising 15, 000 acres and supporting more than 10, 000 settlers in an area which for thousands of years was known as the malarial post-hole of the Middle East.


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Party ideology and legislative agendas: Estimating contextual policy positions for the study of EU decision-making
This article introduces a novel approach for generating agenda-related estimates of the policy positions of political parties from party manifestos and expert surveys. We show that current party estimates provide for little variation across policy areas and over time. In response, we propose to relate the issue-specific ideological preference profiles of political parties to the legislative context. For the dimensional representation of policy positions of political parties our procedure weights the issue-specific preference profiles by their prominence on the agenda of each policy area. We apply this procedure to EU legislation and locate national political parties on a national/supranational and left/right dimension, which can be used for the analysis of Council decision-making.
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hi there.has the dryer even been cleaned out
only the lint filter. what's strange about it is that I was having a problem with the washer today and the handyman in my apt building had pulled it out to see if it was leaking (because an alarm had gone off). He did a temp. fix of a valve and then a few hours later the dryer acted up. Could his moving it around have disturbed something?
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Would that cause a burning smell so quickly?
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text: Outdoor bazaar under construction on East End By Jim Balow July 15, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It was known as the worst corner on the East End.Just a few years ago, police sirens were common at the intersection of Ruffner Avenue and Washington Street. Convenience store owner Joe Shawkey covered his windows with plywood to try to keep out the crime.But the change rippling through the East End, spurred by East End Main Street and the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority, has stretched down Washington Street to Ruffner.With its streetscape program, CURA poured new sidewalks, hid utility lines, installed new lights and planted trees. Dozens of small businesses, using East End Main Street façade and sign grants, spiffed up their storefronts -- particularly near the Capitol.The latest project started to take shape a couple of weeks ago, when Main Street volunteers began building an outdoor artisan market -- the East End Bazaar -- on the northwest corner of Ruffner and Washington. The former site of Strait's Laundry is now owned by CURA."The idea is we're going to make the corner much nicer," said Ned Savage, an Americorps Vista volunteer. "Someone will get interested and develop it. We'll pick [the market] up and move it to the next site.Son of "Thunder in the Mountains" author Lon Savage and a native of Roanoke, Va., Savage will manage the bazaar as part of his one-year assignment with East End Main Street, director Ric Cavender said.The bazaar, loosely modeled after the Eastern Market in Washington, will be open weekends only for seven months a year -- April to October -- starting in September, Cavender said.Each Saturday and Sunday, 10 local artisans and entrepreneurs will sell their wares in booths they rent by the day. Regular 10- by 12-foot booths rent for $25; two double-size anchor booths go for $50."We're hoping to get a rotation [of vendors], so people will see different people every time they come. We want to get as much variation as we can."Potential vendors will have to fill out an application to be approved, Cavender said. Information should be available at the group's website this week. See charlestoneastend.com. "What I think will set this apart from the other artisan markets is it will be handmade stuff, hopefully self-made," he said. "But we also want to open it up to businesses -- incubator space for entrepreneurs, or for existing businesses. We would give preference to an East End business that wants to showcase a product."Savage has been using social media to organize work parties for the bazaar, Cavender said. "Our Facebook page has over 2,200 friends. We were able to cultivate an audience for the bazaar through Facebook, and Ned is able to get volunteers through social media like Facebook and Twitter."In three days since June 23, volunteers logged over 100 man-hours in building 2x4 forms for the concrete floors of the three open-air "buildings" -- two market spaces and a stage. A crew from Frontier Communications will soon be digging about 70 holes needed for the concrete footers for the wooden beams.Husband-and-wife architectural design team Geoff and Emma Plagemann worked out details of the project, refining the conceptual plan of Mike Gioulis, a frequent Main Street consultant. Geoff works with the city Planning Deparment, Emma with architects Silling Associates. The goal was to make the market as sustainable and portable and possible, in case CURA sells the property to a developer, Cavender said. "It's primarily constructed of wood posts, pallets, corrugated metal roofing and concrete. There are no backs on the booths but there are sides. The stage will have a back to project sound, but no sides. It will have a very clean look."Gioulis came up with the post-and-beam concept, Geoff Plagemann said. "What Emma and I did was figure out how that would work, sized it out and how the connections will go together."They met with city Building Commissioner Tony Harmon about a month ago. "It's not a complicated structure but, because it's a commercial structure, we had to build it to city building codes."They laughed when they learned the buildings would have to withstand hurricane-force winds, Plagemann said. They're not laughing any more. "As designed it should have held up in those [recent] winds," he said.Shed-like roofs will slope from 10 feet high in front to 9 feet in the rear, and recycled pallets will from metal brackets between the booths. "They're there for the vendors. They can hang stuff from them, or paint them if they want." Two long vendor buildings will sit at right angles to each other on the west and north edges of the site. The stage will go in between at an angle, beneath a large shade tree.Savage is looking for musicians to perform, for free. "We're going to schedule at least one artist for each market day. When they're not performing, we'll have an open mic. We have no electricity, so it will be all acoustic."Main Street has a $30,000 budget this year for construction and advertising, including $5,000 from CURA for a security fence. Sponsors like Frontier, Pray Constuction and Mark Wolfe Design are donating services, and the project won Governor's Innovation awards among Main Street programs for the last two years, Cavender said."The first year was for construction and a market plan. In the second year we're going to look into solar panels to provide extra lighting, and landscaping," he said.East End Main Street board members were well aware of the Washington/Ruffner corner's reputation when they chose the site for the bazaar, Cavender said."You can continue to focus your efforts at one corner," but the prime intersection at Elizabeth Street is already booming, he said."We as an organization saw a need. We looked at that lot as being a way to make a contribution. This is the next big step in the revitalization of the East End. You've already seen reinvestment there."He ticked off Gino's, Leonoro's, West Virginia Health Right and the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal, along with other projects up and down the street. Health Right and RCCR have agreed to let bazaar patrons park in their lots, he said."It was the largest parcel we had, and we felt like it was time to take the renaissance farther down the street."And should a developer decide that's a great place to build, say, a small grocery store, Main Street folks will simply find another location. CURA can reclaim the site with a few months' notice."I'd say up to 90 percent of the lumber and hardware can be picked up and moved," Plagemann said.Reach Jim Balow at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-5102. 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Alcatel will provide equipment for an expansion of broadband services in China's Anhui province, the French company announced Monday.
China Telecom subsidiary Anhui Telecom selected Alcatel to deploy its 7750 Service Router early next year, allowing offerings of "triple-play" broadband services for residential and consumer customers in seven major urban areas.
The upgrade will also allow Anhui Telecom to offer customers networking services such as virtual private networking at Layers 2 and 3 levels.
Alcatel said Anhui was the 23rd Chinese province to utilize its Internet Protocol solutions.
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The message in advertising is irrelevant, new research shows
Creativity and emotion are what makes advertising successful, not the message it is trying to get over, new research shows.
Dr Robert Heath, from the University of Bath�s School of Management, found that advertisements with high levels of emotional content enhanced how people felt about brands, even when there was no real message.
However, advertisements which were low on emotional content had no effect on how favourable the public were towards brands, even if the ad was high in news and information.
Dr Heath, working with the research company OTX, tested 23 TV ads that were on air at the time in the USA and 20 that were on air in the UK, for their levels of emotional and rational content.
They then asked a second sample of 200 people in each country how favourable they were towards the brands in the advertisements. Those who had been exposed to ads with high emotional content showed a marked positive shift in their favourability towards the brand. But those who had seen ads with low emotional content showed no real shift in favourability, even when they had a high level of news and information.
In a paper in the December issue of Journal of Advertising Research, Dr Heath cites the Renault Clio as an example of successful emotional advertising. Launched in the UK in 1992, the firm avoided running a straightforward factual campaign in favour of the 'Papa/Nicole' series of ads about philandering French people.
"The launch of the Renault Clio was an outstanding success, despite the ad failing to communicate the main message of small car convenience and big car luxury" says the paper. "The success�suggests that it was some aspect of the emotional appeal of the scenario portrayed that influenced viewers."
The findings question "the assumption in most advertising models that it is the communication of the factual message that gives advertising its persuasive power. It seems to be the case that those who want their advertising to build strong relationships between the consumer and the brand would be well advised to focus more attention on the emotional metacommunication � the creativity � in their advertisements, than they do on the rational message communication."
The paper also suggests that evoking positive emotions lowers attention, making people less likely to realise that their emotions are being influenced.
But the research says that advertisers who want to get particular information across have a problem: the most effective advertisements seem to be those with little information and a lot of emotional content.
Dr Heath, who wrote the best-selling monograph The Hidden Power of Advertising, and has worked in advertising and marketing for 30 years, said of his findings: "It has been believed in the advertising industry for some years that the creative idea gives the brand a competitive edge, and that the claims in advertising are often there just to allow the brand to set up a dialogue with the consumer.
"Our research findings seem to indicate this is true. In advertising, it appears to be the case that it�s not what you say, but the way that you say it, that gets results."
The research, which used the.OTX CEPTM Test pre-testing system, was notable for being done online � one of the first academic advertising studies conducted entirely on the internet.
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Check out a column called Play Evolution, by James Lantz. He write about "The Evolution of World of Warcraft". Basically he covers the many games within World of Warcraft. Things such as the exploration game, where you explore "secret" areas and every corner of the maps. There's ways to have fun with the fishing and crafting professions and a lot more.
You can't beat World of Warcraft – there's no such thing. There are no victory conditions, and you'll never see a screen that pops up and says, "You win!" You may think that getting to the highest possible level is an obvious victory, but that's not true for everyone. Some people are satisfied with hitting the level cap, but others want to beat every raid boss.
It's perfectly feasible to imagine hundreds of personal goals, even ones as obscure as crossing from one capital city to another at level one, or camping an important travel NPC so no one can reach his hub. Because there's nothing as simple as beating the game, every goal in World of Warcraft is completely arbitrary and set by each player to match his or her own desires.
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-The audio material consists of (3) old Earth classics redone in a different, stark and clean tone (akin to the "Hex" material) plus the track "A Plague of Angels" which was previously available on a rare tour only split (w/ sunn 0)))) 12". The lineup assembled by Dylan for this album compliments the aesthetic and direction perfectly. Adrienne Davies who brought a patient, consistent and complimentary rhythm and percussion to the "Hex" album is again behind the drum kit. Don Mcgreevy and Jonas Haskins provide bass support. Steve Moore assists on keyboards and horns. Greg Anderson (sunn 0))) ) adds subsonics via analog synth on "Ouroboros is Broken" and "Coda Maestoso in F (Flat) Minor. As with the "Hex" album the present Earth is focused and precise yet the heavy darkness remains unbroken.
-The video material is on a second disc, a Earth documentary filmed by Seldon Hunt. The documentary features many interviews with Dylan Carlson and live footage from the groups 2006 European tour. It is the first time ever that footage of Dylan Carlson and Earth have been released since the resurrection of the group. Detailed insight into the process of the band as well as candid, intimate conversations were captured on the fim.
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Chicago Treasures: Tim Kazurinsky
Tim Kazurinsky is a Chicago-based actor, screenwriter and Second City alumnus. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and the Police Academy series. Tim also cowrote the screenplay for About Last Night and has appeared in several films and television shows, including Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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I am a 37 year old type 1 or type 1 1/2 diabetic female who is 1/4 Native American. I have had diabetes since I was 14 years old - so 23 years now. I have retinapathy and now just since January I have been diagnosed with thyroid and possibly Lupis or some other auto immune disease. My father (who is Native) has 6 siblings. All who have diabetes. Two of them have died from complications both at age 39. I don't smoke or drink, I am not overweight and pretty much eat a high protein, low carb, low fat diet. I am still fairly active - ride motorcycles, walk, run, etc... but with all this I can't control my diabetes.Some days I can't get my blood sugar over 100 for 8 or more hours even though I'll eat ice cream or OJ. Other days I can't get my bs below 350 no matter how much humalog I take. I am trying desperately to slow down the retinapathy and or whatever else is happening. Do you have any tips or info on the cells transplants?
There is successful research going on with islet cell transplants. Some of the earlier problems were with drugs used post transplant. As the research continues, I'm sure we'll see progress pointing to greater availability for more of you with diabetes. Meanwhile, have you explored with your endocrinologist the newly released long acting insulin, and/or an insulin pump? Are you taking any nutritional supplements? Has your eating pattern been thoroughly worked out? The "right" protein is important. It may be that when you target your lows, you end up overtreating and rebound with highs. Brittle diabetes is difficult, but some of the suggestions here have shown to be helpful.


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Lawyers, experts may earn close to $400M from American Airlines bankruptcy
Robert Keach claims attorneys and experts were able to achieve "perhaps the most efficient airline reorganization case on record."
Judge approves DOJ settlement terms, finalizes US Airways, American Airlines merger
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of Washington okayed a Department of Justice (DOJ) settlement that will allow the deal to go through with a series of stipulations set by the department.
DOJ defends American Airlines-US Airways merger settlement
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly received 14 comments ahead of her decision of whether the settlement is in the public's best interest.
DOJ, US Airways and AMR Corp. in settlement discussions over airline merger
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DOJ asks judges to delay civil cases over budget issues
The Department of Justice is feeling the squeeze of the partial government shutdown, and many civil cases will be delayed as a result
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Originally, attorneys general from six states with high air traffic joined the DOJ's antitrust suit. Now, as the suit gains momentum, a newcomer has joined the list: Michigan.
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Hi, >>>> 3) A nice set of SQL queries to return message, parts, threads, >>>> folders based on $criteria (search, id, folder, etc) >>> >>> I guess Matteo's working on that… >> >> Right, but this is where I want to see the AOX schema "imporove"... In >> ways like adding persistant tables for threading, which are updated by >> triggers as new messages are delivered, etc. Documented queries that >> show how to use CTEs, ltree, etc to get threaded views, good FTS support >> (with indexes and triggers managing them), etc. > > +1. > > I just didn't understand how much your proposal fit into current work :) I'm looking into it. The link I've previously sent will most likely return a 500 error for the time being. Cheers -- Matteo Beccati Development & Consulting - http://www.beccati.com/
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Named in Condé Nast The Point Villas are situated in a private estate on Lake Taupo ten minutes from Taupo.
The villas offer a secluded environment in native bush with walking tracks. Guests enjoy access to kayaking,tennis courts,croquet , petanque. Each villa with its own private "Magna" swimming pool accommodates two couples or family of four with all bedrooms opening on to glassed bathrooms giving the impression of bathing outdoors .Villa 2 has an extra bedroom and ensuite available. Large open plan living, dining area, full well appointed kitchens, La Cornu ovens, dishwashers, full laundries, outdoor decks for alfresco dining.
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There are a lot of different sites that help you with driving directions, but let's have a look at how Google Maps does it.
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The URL within the message is pretty long:
There's a lot here that we don't need, and after a bit of experimentation, the minimum set of fields for the URL are, ready for this?
To be clear, "start" and "end" are the values I have been using for addresses, so now it's finally time to experiment with the address itself, since we've ascertained how to feed a URL to Google Maps to get directions!
Let's make this interesting, though. I'm going to use a real address and invite you to try and figure out what organization uses this as its mailing address. The address is "12th & C Street SW, Washington DC", but we don't want to drop that into the URL, we want to make that a hidden field in a simple form where the visitor is invited to enter their own address. It'd look like this:
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<input type="text" name="saddr" />
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and indeed, that's exactly the code you need, just change the address I have to the address you want as the destination.
One more tweak: since you want to have the results show in a new window, you'll want to add a target="_blank" to the "form" tag. The final code:
Enter your starting address:
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|December 9, 2008, 10:53 PM
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Looking for .308 for Hunting
I am looking to buy a new rifle for hunting. I am in Georgia, so shot target range is really a maximum a about 200 yards. I am use to hunting with a tradition rifle platform: long stock and barrel, level or bolt actions, with a scope or iron sight, nothing to fancy just a hunting rifle. i already on a marlin 30-30 lever action and a shot gun
I started looking at the in November and have seen some nice rifles. Best friend has a Ruger Mark II or Hawkeye .308 and i have shot it a couple of times and really like it but i started noticing a trend in people using AR style platforms for hunting. I was really intrigued by that. so i started looking into it.
I guess my question for you guys is what to go with? A traditional rifle, bolt action preferably, or a AR style. I know that the AR style is more expensive. and i am not willing/able to go and throw over $2000 into a rifle. I want the rifle to be a .308. Just a caliber i like. any thoughts, questions or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
|December 9, 2008, 11:05 PM
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There are lots of choices and you're going to lots of answers. I've always been a Remington fan and you can do a lot with a 700.
Personally, if I saw a RamboRifle in a hunt camp it would disturb me.
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|December 9, 2008, 11:37 PM
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I just picked up the new remington vtr, a walking/varmint variation, a rig based on the 700 action and in .308. It had a weird new triange shaped barrel that supposed to be stiff as a bull barrel but light. It comes with a hogue stock in an o.d green. Good looking gun imo.
I put a leupold compact on it and broke it in. It is going to be quite accurate with a stronger scope in the spring. For now i like the light weight and perfect balance. Paid just under $700.00 out the door including tax. Well worth it so far as i'm concerned. J.R.
|December 9, 2008, 11:43 PM
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"nothing to fancy".....I would try looking for a Savage Model 99 in a .308. There are a lot of good condition "shooters" out there that wont break the bank. I picked one up (kind of caught the M99 bug, this is my 2nd) for $400, and it shoots really good. This could be something your looking for, especially if your not shooting much past 200yrds.
|December 10, 2008, 06:47 AM
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|December 10, 2008, 07:18 AM
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I'm a big fan of the bolt gun as well, little more reliable I feel and I've been shooting black guns for years. I like how that Ruger Frontier rifle looks, and have been thinking seriously about getting one. With that 2.5X Leupold Scout Scope it should be plenty accurate out to 200 yards for deer, or just mount a regular scope on it in the more traditional manner.
|December 10, 2008, 08:09 AM
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The Savage 110 or 111 are great rifles. Accurate, a little ugly, reliable and priced well. While mine doesn't have one, people are very impressed with the accutrigger that they now come with.
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|December 10, 2008, 04:23 PM
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i like the Remington, but that can be a little pricey for a traditional rifle. but i know that they are good, accurate rifles. but i have not heard to much about the savage until recently. i like the detachable magazines that come with the browning though. picking a new rifle makes you fill like a kid in a candy store
|December 10, 2008, 04:34 PM
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I have no problem with a military style rifle in 308 for hunting, but you are looking at at least $1200 for one. They are also a lot heavier than most bolt rifles. I have 3 AR-15's in 223 and would have no problem hunting our small Georgia deer with that round. 308 is even better, but I really prefer a bolt rifle for hunting. Since you are familiar with your friends Ruger I would suggest an all weather Hawkeye.
|December 10, 2008, 04:55 PM
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I like the Remington 700 SPS tactical in 308 as a deer gun. At 7-1/2 lbs it's no light weight sporter but it's no heavy weight either. The 20" barrel makes for quick handling and is easier to get through the brush than some of other 22-26" options. Plus find a load it likes and it is going to be as accurate as anything you can buy for less than $600. Put a Leupold FX-II 4x33 on it, zero it at 200 yards and load it with some 150 grain noslers and you're going to be + or – 2-1/2" of your point of aim from 0 to 230 yards.
|December 11, 2008, 01:45 AM
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i agree with kreyzhorse savage 110 or 111 with accutriggger innit ,cheap rifle and shoots great,have one in 7wsm and lovin it!
|December 11, 2008, 01:56 AM
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I assume you're talking about an AR-15. You can't get one in 308. You can get an AR-10 in 308 but they're more expensive and not as versatile as the AR-15. You can get the AR-15 in 6.8 and it wouldn't bother me a bit if you showed up to go hunting with me carrying it. now, saying all that, I would get a good bolt gun in .308, everybody has their favorite brand but they're all pretty good. just make sure you dont go cheap on the scope. leupold,Nikon,Burris,bushnell Elite, any of these should serve you well.
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|December 11, 2008, 02:03 AM
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The Savage is a very good inexpensive choice. Some not so inexpensive choices are a 700 Rem BDL. The ADL synthetic is actually priced about with the Savage. The new model 70 Winchesters are out....about $900 for a std featherweight up here. If cost is no object I love the balance of the M85 Sako.
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|December 11, 2008, 03:15 AM
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Shop around at gun shows.
I don't mind buying brand new guns but I have to admit I prefer used, even older firearms. The vintage ones make me salivate. There are good deals to be had on better than new guns. Something with real walnut...... Made in U.S.A. back when America was at its zenith. And classic calibers that your grandpa might have used......
|December 11, 2008, 04:10 AM
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Take a good look at the CZ 550 bolt action in .308. Reasonably priced, accurate and very well made. I like a bolt action rifle for hunting. JMHO
|December 11, 2008, 08:06 AM
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I'm not saying an AR would be a bad thing to hunt with, I just don't think I'd go out of my way to get one specifically for hunting. Self-defense, yes. That said, if one were to already have an AR chambered in .308, go ahead and hunt with it if your state allows. It would be cool to say, "I took that one with my AR".
For deer hunting here in Virginia, alot of folks use lever-actions - both scoped and open-sighted - and alot of folks use bolt-actions. I personally prefer the scoped bolt-action. I have a Tikka T3 Hunter in .308 that has leveled 3 whitetails since I bought it in October 2007. I paid a little over $600.00 for it, which was good at the time in my area - but I understand they can be had for less in other parts of the country. Do a search on Tikka in this forum, and you'll find most Tikka owners are very happy with them. They are accurate out of the box, and they don't break the bank.
Good luck in your search.
|December 11, 2008, 08:19 AM
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|December 11, 2008, 10:48 AM
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I'm kind of a lever action (.30-30) guy myself, but I too have been looking to 'upgrade' to a .308. I have done a little research and have narrowed my choices down to two.
In keeping with my 'lever' action tradition, a Browning BLR. It has a detatchable mag and is pretty accurate out to 300Yrd or so, maybe more if the right shooter is pulling the trigger. The weight is under 7# without scope.
My other choice is a Ruger RSI 'International', just love Mannlilicher style stocks. It a compact, bolt action and also in around 7# or less without scope, and also is pretty accurate out to 300 Yrds or so. As you can see I kind of like rifles a little different than mainstream.
If you want another choice in the lever action group, take a look at the .308 Marlin Express. Not quite to overall power of a .308, but not far from it in a traditional lever action. Drawback is ammo, only a 160grn flex tip bullet out there that is factory.
|December 11, 2008, 10:52 AM
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Take a look at the Savage rifles. Good bang for your buck and very accurate out of the box.
|December 11, 2008, 11:39 AM
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Another vote for a Savage with the accu-trigger. Get a good scope - Leupold or Ziess or something compatable. Check Natchez Shooters Supply for good deals.
|December 11, 2008, 11:41 AM
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Browning BAR MKII in .308 w/ or w/out BOSS system is a deadly autoloader...and pretty
|January 30, 2009, 11:41 PM
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A friend of mine brought his new AR to hunt with us on deer drives this year. Strapping young lad let me handle his rifle, pulled it up and it shouldered nice but noticed it was rather front heavy. Next day he asked to use one of my traditional rifles because his was too heavy to carry around on all those drives. And we do hit it hard in some of the most God forsaken marsh areas and stumble brush you can find.
He did drag my deer out for me this year!
|January 31, 2009, 07:46 AM
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buy a blr in 308. The lever isnt as fast as a semi auto but pretty close. there clip fed so fast reloads are possible. It would make a fine traditional hunting rifle that would be an excellent urban combat gun if the need arrises. Just order a couple extra mags when you buy it as they can be hard to find.
|January 31, 2009, 08:22 AM
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There's only one deer rifle in my safe; a Rem 700 Stainless .270 in a Sendero take-off stock. It's the perfect deer rifle...for me and the Maine conditions I hunt in.
I just like Remingtons. I started with a Savage, but like the 700 much better. The stock fits perfectly, allowing a low scope mount and the grips falls naturally to my hand. The bolt handle is a tad small for gloved hands, but has never been a problem for me in over 30 years and about as many deer. It is fairly light, about 7 3/4 lbs, and extremely stable, both offhand and off a rest. Oh yeah, and it's accurate...very accurate!
I can't imagine carring a heavy AR-type rifle in the woods. It has lots of things that can catch brush and twigs. Form follows function. Why use a military weapon for a sporting use? It's not the optimal firearm. It's a compromise that was designed for firepower in combat conditions. One shot-one deer..."aim small miss small". That's what hunting animals should be about.
The American hunting rifle has developed into a near-perfect tool; light, powerful, and the scopes are great. A 3-9 is about perfect for most hunting. I recommend a .308 or .30-06 to the average size/weight/strength hunter.
Today, it's hard to beat a Tikka T3 for value and utility, but I recommend an American-made rifle. America needs the jobs; especially in the firearms business.
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Get what fits your use
You have made a great choice in .308 Win. Now as for the gun... well all have good ideas and now you have a shopping list. Go to gunstores, gunauctions, gunshows, and the people you share your hunt with. Pick what you like. Some folks like to impress friends with fancy or macho. Some pick the best tackdriver they can get. Others go for classic or collector statice. The choice is yours because you live in the U.S.A. So enjoy the serch for the gun you want, aswell as the hunt for game in the field. I have a pre 64 Win. Mod 70 Featherweight .308 and love it. This is a great Cal. and is good for P-dogs to Elk depending on the load used. Most new guns in this Cal. are of good quality due to the use of CNC equip. It doesn't matter if you prefer a AR-10 or a single shot as long as you like it.
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