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After years of speculation, the next collaboration between director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead), Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) is finally getting underway this September, under the title The World's End. The third film in the fabled Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy has long been expected to be a proper apocalyptic comedy – as opposed to Shaun of the Dead, which was merely about the "zombie" apocalypse – The World's End will find Pegg, Frost and a trio of other actors in an epic "pub crawl" that apparently finds them drinking to save all of mankind.
The logline, courtesy of Deadline, describes the film thusly: "20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World's End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind's. Reaching The World's End is the least of their worries."
You've probably seen the first 2/3's of The Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy, even if you didn't know that's what it was. The comedy team of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost first came to fame with their cult favorite television series "Spaced," but when the time came to branch out into features, their first two films together – Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz – had one thing in common: the tasty ice cream treat cornettos. The films in the Three Flavors trilogy (named after Krzysztof Kieslowski's classic Three Colours Trilogy: Blue, White and Red) are each denoted by the specific flavor of Cornetto that is devoured in each one. Shaun of the Dead featured strawberry, Hot Fuzz featured classic blue, and The World's End is expected to feature the consumption of green mint chocolate chip.
The World's End has not yet been officially green lit by Universal, but is expected to because these guys are just so damned awesome.
CraveOnline will be back with more The World's End news after we make reservations at The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.


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A major company is taking a significant stand against smoking and the move is being applauded by the president.
A major company is taking a significant stand against smoking and the move is being applauded by the president.
For years, I tried to quit smoking and failed miserably. I finally quit once and for all when I had to have surgery and was knocked out for three days. When I woke up the urge to smoke was practically gone. According to Mr. Forthright, quitting smoking is pretty easy. I only wished I had this video when I was trying to quit smoking. Check it out.
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As I did last year, I've framed some of this year's key college basketball match-ups in famous alumni terms in what I'll refer to as Celebritology Bracketology. Consider this a hoops prep guide for entertainment-obsessed individuals who also love the fervor of March Madness but, frankly, have no idea what RPI means.
Who wins in the epic battle of Fey vs. Faye? Brad Pitt vs. Venus Flytrap from "WKRP in Cincinnati"? Darth Vader vs. Bart Simpson? Oh, it's on, baby!
East region
Jimmy Buffett (Southern Mississippi) vs. Kirstie Alley (Kansas State)
Alley demonstrated she has the competitive drive to go pretty far on "Dancing With the Stars." But remember: She came in second. Mr. Buffett, on the other hand, has been touring and putting up with drunk buffoons for decades, and still keeps a smile on his face. He's got the endurance of a winner.
Pick: Buffett/Southern Miss.
Dierks Bentley (Vanderbilt) vs. Matt Damon (Harvard)
Bentley is a popular country singer and a guy who vaguely resembles a scruffier version of Bradley Cooper. These are points in his favor. But let's be real — even though Damon/Harvard is the lower seed in this contest, is there any way Bentley stands a chance against a math genius, political activist and man who successfully refurbished a zoo?
Pick: Damon/Harvard
Joan Cusack (Wisconsin) vs. J.K. Simmons (Montana)
Two fine and likable character actors go head-to-head in a match-up that's tough to suss out. On one hand, Cusack somehow managed to own this look in "Working Girl" and earn an Academy Award nomination in the process. On the other, Simmons is J. Jonah Jameson.
Pick: Simmons in a buzzer beater — he'll cackle his way to a win if he has to.
Midwest region
James Earl Jones (Michigan) vs. Nancy Cartwright (Ohio)
This is as epic as it gets, people: the voice of Darth Vader vs. the voice of Bart Simpson. Both characters are pop culture icons. Both of them talk kind of funny. But I think the edge here goes to Jones, because of his massive body of acting work and the fact that Cartwright only went to the University of Ohio for two years, then completed her degree at UCLA. Oh, and also: Jones is Darth freakin' Vader. I really don't want him to find my lack of faith disturbing.
Pick: Jones/Michigan
Carl Weathers (San Diego State) vs. Zach Galifianakis (NC State)
Apollo Creed vs Alan from "The Hangover"? That doesn't even qualify as a fair fight. Despite the odds, I'm rooting for the lower-seeded underdog here, for reasons that will become more apparent when we break down our next game.
Pick: Galifianakis/NC State, even though Galifianakis is still one course shy of graduating.
Bradley Cooper (Georgetown) vs. Trisha Yearwood (Belmont)
Thankfully Ryan Gosling didn't go to college, so there's no potential for Sexiest Man Alive baggage to catch up with Cooper as his team advances. And, yes, I am going with Cooper/Georgetown over the country crooner here. Why? Because if he wins, he faces Galifianakis/NC State in the next round. There's the potential for a "Hangover" star showdown — or, as I prefer to think of it, a member of the Wolfpack vs. a member of the Wolfpack, representing the actual Wolfpack. Plus — plus! — if either of them goes all the way to the championship, they could find themselves up against Mr. Chow.
Pick: Cooper/Georgetown.
West region
James Caan (Michigan State) vs. Jackee Harry (LIU — Brooklyn)
Feisty goes up against feisty in this clash of the "Godfather" titan and "227" mistress of sass. I predict this will be a close physical game. But ultimately, the win will go to Sonny Corleone, even though he got whacked (and Caan eventually transferred to Hofstra).
Pick: Caan/Michigan State.
Brad Pitt (Mizzou) vs. Tim Reid (Norfolk State)
The advantage here would clearly seem to lean toward Pitt, even if he remains two credits shy of graduation from Missouri. But let's not act too hastily. After all, Reid was "WKRP in Cincinnati's" Venus Flytrap, smoothest overnight DJ in radio history and the first officer of funk I'm guessing he could execute a flawless pick and roll. But he's up against one of the biggest movie stars ever, and someone who knows a little something about sports strategy. So . . .
Pick: Pitt/Mizzou
Chris Farley (Marquette) vs. Jon Heder (BYU)
Okay, technically the rules of Celebritology bracketology stipulate that no deceased celebrities can appear. But like a referee pretending not to see a Duke flop, I'm going to look the other way and act like I didn't notice. Essentially, what we have here is a case of Matt Foley against Napoleon Dynamite. And while Dynamite definitely has some moves, I'm not sure he's a match for anyone who lives in a van down by the river. I mean, Foley really knows how to psych himself up before a game.
Pick: Farley/Marquette.
Faye Dunaway (Florida) vs. Tina Fey (Virginia)
Wow, it's an epic battle of Fey vs. Faye, of Bonnie vs. "Bossypants," of "No wire hangers ever" vs. "I want to go to there." Both are award-winning actresses and gutsy ladies. It's going to be a really close game. But I'm saying ...
Pick: Fey/Virginia in a buzzer beater.
South region
Retta (Duke) vs. Don Most (Lehigh)
This one presents a TV comedy conundrum — to go with Donna Meagle of "Parks and Recreation" or Ralph Malph of "Happy Days"? Purely because of her association with the loathed Blue Devils, I really want to go with Most. But honestly, I can't kid myself.
Pick: Retta/Duke.
Guy Fieri (UNLV) vs. Trey Parker (Colorado)
It's the Food Network host vs. the guy who invented Chef. But given "South Park" creator Parker's association with a little sport known as "BASEketball," I'm handing this one to him.
Pick: Parker/Colorado
Jessica Hughbanks (Wichita State) vs. Stephen Furst (VCU)
A former resident of the "Big Brother" house against Flounder from "National Lampoon's Animal House"? Come on, no contest.
Pick: Furst/VCU


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Section I. INDIVIDUAL DRILL
C-1. General
Ski drill and ski training should be given concurrently. Ski drill is kept to the minimum necessary for assembly, organization, instruction, and speedy reaction to commands. Only those infantry drill movements in FM 22-5 which are easily performed on skis are used. If weapon is included, it is either carried across the back with the sling over the left shoulder, butt at the right side, or attached to the rucksack, if used. Before falling in for drill, skis are strapped with running surfaces together, tip to tip, using one strap to secure them tightly together between the toe and heel section of the bindings. Poles are interlaced by drawing the shaft of one through the basket of the other.
C-2. Fall In
The command is FALL IN. A normal interval, 100 cm (40"), is taken and skis are held in the position of Order Skis.
C-3. Order Skis
This is the position of attention with skis, except during Inspection of Skis. The skis are grasped with the right hand between the toe and heel section of the binding and held in a vertical position with the edges to the front. The tips of the skis rest cm the ground, on line with and touching the toe of the right boot. The poles are held by placing the left hand through both wrist straps and grasping both handgrips. They are placed in a vertical position with the baskets on line with and touching the left boot. Both elbows are held close to the body.
C-4. At Ease and Rest
The same procedure is followed as in FM 22-5, except that the skis take the place of the rifle.
C-5. Facings
Facings are executed as prescribed in FM 22-5 except that the skis take the place of the rifle. The ski poles are held in the left hand.
C-6. Hand Salute, Dismounted
At the position of Order or Right Shoulder Skis, the salute is rendered in the same manner as the rifle salute. To accomplish this, release the grip on the ski poles with the left hand allowing the poles to hang from the wrist while the salute is executed. Regrasp the pole handles after execution of the salute.
C-7. Right Shoulder Skis
This is a four count movement. Being at the position of Order Skis, the command is RIGHT SHOULDER SKIS. At the command SKIS, the skis are lifted vertically until, the upper right arm is horizontal. At the same time, the left hand grasps the skis over the front edges and approximately 30 cm (1') below the front of the toe section of the binding. The ski poles remain on the left wrist as the movement is executed. (TWO) The right hand moves down and grasps the skis over the front edges, midway between the ski tips and the front of the toe section of the binding. (THREE) Skis are lowered so that the balance point rests on the shoulder and the skis are at an angle of approximately 45° to the horizontal, with the right elbow close to the side. (FOUR) The left arm is cut smartly back to the side and the grip on the ski poles resumed.
C-8. Order Skis from Right Shoulder Skis
This is a four count movement. The command is ORDER SKIS. At the command SKIS, the left hand grasps the skis midway between the toe section of the binding and the right hand. The poles hang from the wrist by the straps. (TWO) The skis are brought down until they are in a vertical position approximately 45 cm (18") from the ground. (THREE) The right hand grasps the skis over the rear edges between the toe and heel section of the bindings. (FOUR) The skis are lowered gently to the ground. At the same time, the left hand grasps the handgrips of the poles and is brought back to the left side.
C-9. Open and Close Ranks
Same as FM 22-5 except that each rank takes double the distance.
For example:
a. Front rank takes 4 steps forward.
b. Second rank takes 2 steps forward.
c. Third rank stands fast.
d. Fourth rank takes 4 steps backwards.
C-10. Inspection Skis
Being at Order Skis, the command is INSPECTION SKIS (fig. C-3). At the command SKIS, the skis are unstrapped with the left hand and the loose strap placed in the pocket. The skis are separated and the position of attention assumed, holding one ski in each hand between the toe and heel section of the bindings, running surfaces to the front and the tip of each ski in line with and approximately 8 cm (3") outside the toe of the corresponding boot. The ski poles are placed in the snow beside the left foot. After the inspecting officer has examined the running surfaces, the skis are rotated 180° to display the top surface. When the inspecting officer has passed, the skis are refastened and the position of Order Skis resumed.
C-11. Ground Skis
This movement is done in 3 counts. Being at Order Skis, the command is GROUND SKIS. At the command SKIS, take two steps to the rear, leaving the ski tips in place. Lower the skis partially to the ground by sliding the right hand toward the heels of the skis. (TWO) The skis are then placed on the ground, on edge. (THREE) A position is taken driectly to the left of the ski bindings, facing the tips of the skis. The poles are placed on the left, parallel to the skis, baskets to the rear, midpoint of the shafts even with and close to the left boot. The position of attention is then assumed.
C-12. Take Skis From Ground Skis
The command is TAKE SKIS. At the command SKIS secure ski poles, reverse the three movements of Ground Skis, and assume the position of Order Skis.
C-13. Stack Skis
This movement is done in four counts. The command is STACK SKIS. At the command SKIS, the first two movements of Ground Skis are executed. (THREE) The ski poles are separated and the points placed in the ground on each side of the ski heels, approximately 1 meter (3') apart. A V is made of the handgrips by interlacing each wrist strap over the opposite handgrip and crossing the right pole in front of the left. The poles are then grasped with the right hand at the point where they intersect. (FOUR) The heels of the skis are pcked up with the left hand and placed, edges up, running surfaces together, into the V-formed by the handgrips. At the same time, the poles are tilted forward so that they are approximately 45 cm (18") from the ski heels. This increases support. A position of attention is then assumed beside the ski bindings, with the stack to the right.
C-14. Take Skis from Stack Skis
The command is TAKE SKIS. At the command SKIS, the movements of Stack Skis are reversed and the position of Order Skis assumed.
C-15. Stack Equipment
With skis stacked, the command is STACK EQUIPMENT. At the command EQUIPMENT, the pack is hung over the heels of the skis by both shoulder straps with the body of the pack to the right of the individual as he faces to the rear. The rifle remains attached to the pack when applicable or, when unattached, it is also hung to the right, vertically and with the receiver down. Any additional equipment is hung in a similar manner.
C-16. Take Equipment
The command is TAKE EQUIPMENT. At the command EQUIPMENT, the rifle, pack, and equipment are removed and a position of attention resumed beside the skis.
This movement is done in 5 counts. Being in line at open ranks, the command is MOUNT SKIS. At the command SKIS, the first three movements of Ground Skis are executed. (FOUR) The skis are straddled. (FIVE) The ski's are separated (from each other) placed on the ground axial the boots are secured to the bindings. Poles are then separated and grasped with the left hand. The right hand is inserted up through the wrist strap from underneath so that the wrist strap is around the back of the wrist. Then the handgrip is grasped. This procedure is repeated with the left hand and the position of attention is assumed. On skis this is as follows (fig. C-5):
a. Skis are parallel and approximately 8 cm (3") apart, with the weight of the body evenly on both skis.
b. Poles are placed vertically with each basket in line with, and touching the toe of, the corresponding boot.
c. Elbows are close to the body, with the position of the hands dependent on the length of the pole.
C-18. Dismount Skis
The command is DISMOUNT SKIS. At the command SKIS, the movements of Mount Skis are reversed and the position on Order Skis assumed.
C-19. At Ease and Rest, Skis Mounted
When mounted on skis, the right ski must be left in place when At Ease is given. At Rest, both skis may be moved.
C-20. Hand Salute, Skis Mounted
When mounted on skis, the hand salute is rendered the same as prescribed in FM 22-5. The right hand is removed from the wrist strap if time permits. If time does not permit, the pole hangs from the wrist by the strap until after the salute is executed.
C-21. Ski Interval
Maneuvers on skis are done at ski interval. If skis are already mounted, ski interval will be taken by each individual when falling in, unless otherwise specified. The ski interval is approximately 3 meters (9') and is measured by extending both the right arm and right ski pole and the left arm with the left pole hanging from the wrist. When skis are mounted in ranks while at normal interval, the command is TAKE SKI INTERVAL TO THE RIGHT (LEFT). On this command, interval is taken as described in FM 22-5, except that the step turn to the left is executed rather than a face to the left in marching. The interval is measured as described above. If it is desired to straighten the ranks after ski interval has been taken, the command AT SKI INTERVAL, DRESS RIGHT DRESS is given.
C-22. Right or Left Face
When mounted on skis, this movement is executed in four counts. The command is RIGHT FACE. At the command FACE, the right ski is raised slightly and rotated 45° to the right, using its heel as a pivot. (TWO) . The left ski is moved alongside the right ski. (THREE) The first movement is repeated. (FOUR) The second movement is repeated. Each ski pole is raised, moved, and placed with the corresponding ski. Left Face is executed in the same manner except the 450 movement is made to the left with the left ski.
This movement is executed in four counts. The command is ABOUT FACE. At the command FACE, the left pole is placed alongside the left ski approximately 45 to 60 cm (18" to 24") in front of the toe. At the same time, the right pole is placed alongside the right ski approximately 45 to 60 cm (18" to 24") in the rear of the toe. (TWO) The right ski is raised until it is perpendicular, with its heel alongside the tip of the left ski. (THREE) Using the heel as a pivot, the right ski is rotated and placed alongside the right pole and pointing in the opposite direction. (FOUR) The left ski and ski pole are then brought around simultaneously and the left ski placed in the new direction alongside the right ski, with the left ski pole placed by the toe of the left foot.
Section II. UNIT DRILL
C-24. Moving at Right Shoulder Skis
a. Drill. To move men out at right shoulder skis, the preparatory command FORWARD is given with sufficient pause before the command of execution MARCH to allow the men to bring their poles up onto the left shoulder and placed with baskets to the rear under the skis (1, fig. C-8). To move from Right Shoulder Skis to Order Skis after halting, the preparatory command ORDER is given with sufficient pause before the command of execution SKIS to allow the men to bring their poles down to the left side.
b. Marches. There are three methods of carrying skis which may be used in marching, their use depending on the length of march and the type of terrain. If the march is relatively short, at the command ROUTE STEP the poles may be removed from under the skis and brought down to the side at the discretion of the individual. This enables him to rest or warm his arm and hand or to use the poles for support when climbing a slope. Skis may also be alternately shifted from shoulder to shoulder to reduce fatigue. At the command SQUAD, PLATOON, or COMPANY ATTENTION, the position of Right Shoulder Skis is resumed with poles under the skis. Allow sufficient time between the preparatory command and the command of execution for individuals to place the skis and poles in proper position. For longer marches where the terrain is flat or rolling, the poles may be strapped to the skis with the baskets over the tips and the skis alternated between the right and left shoulder to avoid fatigue (2, fig. C-8). This method is valuable in cold weather, as it enables the individual to alternate warming of each hand by swinging it or placing it under his outer clothing. For longer marches, especially over steep terrain, the skis may be tied to the rucksack. One is tied on each side with the tips up and strapped together at the top to form an A-shape (3, fig. C-8). This method allows the individual to use the poles for additional support either together, in one hand, or separately, one in each hand.
C-25. Flanking Movement From Normal Interval
This movement is used when it is desired to move men to the flanks when mounted on skis at normal interval. The movement is done in 4 counts. The commands are to the RIGHT (LEFT) FLANK AT INTERVAL, MARCH. At the command MARCH, the right flank man pivots on the heel of his right ski 45° to the right and slides slightly forward on it. (TWO) The left ski is brought up parallel to the right ski, allowing this ski also to slide slightly forward. (THREE) The first movement is repeated. (FOUR) The second movement is repeated and a normal pace taken in the new direction. As the right flank man takes his third step, the next man starts his first step. This procedure is followed by each man in line. When the last man has finished this movement, the unit will be marching in the new direction at ski intervals. Flanking to the left is executed in the same manner, except that the left flank man starts the movement with his left foot.
C-26. Flanking Movement From Ski Interval
This movement is made by first commanding RIGHT or LEFT FACE. When this facing has been completed the command FORWARD MARCH is given.
C-27. Column Movement
When mounted on skis, the commands are COLUMN RIGHT (LEFT), MARCH. At the command MARCH, the leading man takes a full step forward, then turns as in facing on skis, except that at each step a short slide forward is made. The fourth step is of full length in the new direction. Succeeding men follow in his trace. For COLUMN HALF RIGHT (HALF LEFT) the same procedure is followed except that the second step is of full length in the new direction.
C-28. To March to the Rear
For this movement, when mounted on skis, three separate commands are given, allowing each movement to be completed before the next command is given. These commands in order are HALT, ABOUT FACE, FORWARD MARCH. The about face is executed as described in paragraph C-23.
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It's no secret that Arvydas Sabonis' career was marred by injury and a lack of accomplishment on the biggest stages. After years of continuous professional and international play, his body had broken down to the point where he was almost unrecognizable as an NBA rookie in 1995 as the force who dominated a young David Robinson in the Olympics just seven years earlier. However, if there has been one thing that has carried stronger than Sabonis' plethora of "what ifs" it has to be the dedication of his loving fanbase.
Thousands were on hand Thursday afternoon to celebrate one of Oregon's most beloved professional sports heroes. Sabonis played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1995-2000 and again from 2001-2002 as a member of one of the winningest eras in the Pinwheels' history. Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland was jam-packed full of fans, young and old, who came to pay their respects to Sabonis. The 7-3 center was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame last week, and at the rally the big Lithuanian made his first appearance in Oregon in over eight years.
The celebration kicked off with a thundering introduction as the Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, a drum core based out of Portland, marched Sabonis down through the crowd and to the stage. Mark Mason, the voice of the Blazers, introduced Arvydas by carrying out his favorite chant – the Lithuanian word Sabas loosely translated to fans as "power" – with the crowd.
"JÄ—ga! JÄ—ga! JÄ—ga!"
Mike Barrett, play-by-play announcer for the Blazers, played the role of MC at the event but took a moment to speak with Dime: "Sabonis was a cut of one, the greatest of his time [before injuries]. He did things we'd never seen anyone who came over from Europe do here in the NBA. He always saw the play before the play."
When asked if he thought Sabonis' career was one limited by injury, Barrett instead offered the brighter side: "He came back too early [after injuries playing international ball]. But that's what they did back then, they pushed themselves. They played for their country and for their team. But you could say that in 1988 when Sabonis defeated the USA on one leg, that created the need for the Dream Team in 1992. I think other European players saw him dominating with one leg and thought 'I can do it too.' He paved the way."
The city of Portland is no stranger to showing their affection for their sports icons, especially Trail Blazers. Team President Larry Miller told Dime: "It's important for us to stay connected to the community. We always try to stay in touch with former players." Indeed, former Blazer players Brian Grant and Antonio Harvey both work for the organization and were on hand to sign autographs and speak at the the event, alongside Chris Dudley. All three were teammates of Sabonis at one point in their career.
"My first year here in Portland, I didn't think [Sabonis] could speak English," said Grant, joking to the crowd. Grant went on to explain how he had come up lame after one practice and Sabonis merely asked, in his booming voice and thick accent, "You OK?"
Dudley added to the legend of a reserved Sabonis: "Every time the reporters would go over to Sabonis' locker he'd look up at them and say 'No. No English. No English.'"
"We spent a lot of time in the trainers together – my knees, his ankle – and after a while it was more than just 'You OK?'" said Grant of his bonding experiences with Sabonis.


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|January 10, 2006, 09:48 PM
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.25-06 as an all around hunting rifle?
I am interested in a .25-06 for deer, coyotes, bobcats, and other mid size game. My question is this: Will the .25-06 be enough knock down power for the deer while not tearing the pelts of the others up?
|January 10, 2006, 11:23 PM
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It is among the most deadly medicine for deer that exists.
|January 11, 2006, 07:07 PM
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the Savage 250/3000 has always been one of my favorite Deer cartridges. The 25-06 will do anything my favorite can do, and more. Yes, its very well suited for deer hunting.
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|January 11, 2006, 11:12 PM
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Beats the hell out of a .243...
The best of the 25's and 6mm's...
Please don't hunt elk and moose with it... :barf:
It is not a 30-06 and the .27-06 (.270) is already scary enough...
|January 11, 2006, 11:21 PM
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Yes, it's a very good all-around caliber. But I'd pick .243 or 6mm rem instead for an all-purpose gun. It can do 98% of what the .25-06 can do, for less noise, recoil, action length, ammo cost, etc. But if I lived in Wyoming instead, where long shots are the norm, I might pick .25-06 over the .243.
|January 11, 2006, 11:35 PM
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The 25-06 is fine for medium sized game. It's niche is kind of shaky for an all around caliber. The 6MM/243's shoot flatter with varmint loads, and the 270 Winchester will best it on the other end. Even so, the 25-06 is plenty cartridge for deer, antelope and the like.
As has been said, you may want to rethink your option if you go for elk or moose, or really hone up on your stalking skills to get close enough.
Of course, all of that changes if you look at a 257 Weatherby or similar!
|January 11, 2006, 11:38 PM
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The .25-'06 oughta do just fine. I wouldn't take a quartering shot on a large hog, though.
For coyotes, you must pick your shot. I'd guess use heavier bullets, so as not to splatter coyote pieces over a quarter-acre or so. My .243 is seriously ruinacious on coyote hides.
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|January 11, 2006, 11:48 PM
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Art-have you considered using FMJ's? Didn't know if you were wanting to keep the hides, or just wanting to take out the pests.
I did not know that 243 was available in FMJ but we had some boy show up with that kind of ammo one year at the deer lease-couldn't figure out why bambi was not dropping at the 100 yard line. I saw him shoot the second one with my binos and it looked like a pretty good hit. Waited 30 minutes and tried to track it but hardly a speck of blood. I happened to look at his ammo and found the culprit. Loaned the kid my 308 and he got his first deer with it.
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I have used a Winchester Model 70 push feed in the 25-06 caliber for better than 15 years. I no longer use it deer hunting as my wife has started to hunt and decided it was her gun. So I had to buy something else, it was a tough thing to do, but I managed.
I have dropped many large northern whitetails with it. Two of which dressed out over two hundred pounds. I whacked a few coyotes with it also.
IMO the 25-06 is the best whitetail cartridge provided, you use a high end bullet. I personally like the Barnes-X, but have used Nosler Partition bullets as well. This rifle of mine likes the X bullet better. I hunt in the woods, not much field hunting here. This rifle will put two in one hole at one hundred yards. A very accurate rifle is a plus in the woods as you may have to thread a bullet in between tree trunks and limbs.
If I were to hunt coyote for the fur I would also use a premium bullet. The exit hole will be less of a crater. In my experience most exit holes will have the hide there to sew up. I also put a stitch or two in the entry hole as well. In recent years the pelts were not very financially rewarding and I have stopped handling them for the fur market. If the coyote is in nice shape sell it in the round to your local taxidermist.
Any rifle that I have with a slender hunting barrel is only required to put two in a group. I do not think much of a three shot group. If you want to check out a rifle then use a 10 shot group. For a hunting rifle in these big woods to get two rapid shots is a minor miracle.
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No, never looked for FMJs in .243. I just call up the occasional coyote for the heck of it. Hold down the numbers, some, for the benefit of my quail.
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My brother in law on hunts with a 25.06 in the model 700 Remington. I have seen several deer that he has shot with it. I am convinced that it is more than enough gun to put deer sized game down . He has dropped several deer in their tracks with good shot placement. He uses the 117 or 120 grain bullets for dear and lighter bullets under 100 grains for varmit control.
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Yes, it's funny how the .257 roberts and .250-3000 savage were considered among the top quintessential dedicated whitetail rifles for years and years, and now the .25-06, which is the same thing with just a tad more velocity, is somehow inadequate for deer.
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The biggest deer I've ever shot or helped haul out... barely weighed 225 on the hoof!
You've had a couple that were 200lbs AFTER you dressed them out...
How I envy you such opportunities.
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It has got to do with the natural selection that takes place in this land of the big snow. I personally have been on a five year nice buck drought. It will end and I will get a chance at another one of these years. I usually get one encounter with a mature buck per year. No chance at all this year. The bucks have been coming out on top. I have taken bucks, just the easy eaters.
I envy the man that lives in the mountains and can hunt elk or lives in the valleys and hunts moose.
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Last October we hunted pronghorns near the Wyoming line west of Belle. My partner had his trusty Ruger 77 in 25-06 featuring the heavy varmint barrel. We separated and snuck around buttes and glassed wide basins.
I was observing a lone buck through my field glasses when he suddenly lurched sideways and fell over. After a pause, I heard the crack of my friend's 25-06.
I climbed a little knoll and spotted my buddy way out there waving at me. Shooting from a bipod, he'd made a shot that was well beyond 300 yards!
He handloads 117 grain Sierra Pro Hunter bullets. 25-06 is a keeper!
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I'm very fond of the Sierra offerings for .257, but I'm surprised that your friend went with the 117 Pro-Hunter, which is flat-based, when the same weight bullet is available in Game King, which is boat tailed. The difference is a .410 (GameKing) ballistic coefficient, versus a .388 BC. At distance, that matters.
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Well, it's *possible*, though not likely, that the 117s are just on the edge of what the twist rate of the barrel's rifling can stabilize, and the 120s are starting to cross the line, giving poor accuracy. Not so much from the 3 grains of weight difference, but because the flat-based bullet has more bearing surface on the rifling, compared to the boattail design; this fact combined with the weight being toward the upper end of the spectrum for bullet weights for standard rifling twist rates. This is mostly speculation, but it seems an educated guess.
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My buddy prefers the pinpoint accurasy of the flat base Pro Hunter. As simple as that. Not every rifle does its best with boat tails, perhaps due to amount of surface exposed to initial combustion. Just a guess.
For tree stand hunting mulies, my friend loads the 100 grain Pro Hunter down to replicate 250 Savage performance. He uses a filler within the case. Recoil with this heavy barrel is quite light and pleasant shooting. Yet quite lethal. Couple years ago, he nailed a large bodied 3X4 that weighed in 248 lbs. after field dressing!
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I find favor with the Barnes X 100 grain loads. My rifle likes them, too. Whitetails don't. I still have some of the old style Barnes X that I keep for hunting only. They had a square hole broached in the tip, not a drilled hole with nicks, and do they open up fast. I have taken several nice bucks and they all fall down.
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George R. Swan, of Riverton, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Help for Health Hospice in Riverton. He was 81 years old.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Military and fireman's last call rites will take place at the service.
George Raymond Swan was born April 3, 1933, in La Porte, Ind., the son of Raymond F. and Caroline Henrietta (Essling) Swan. He grew up in La Porte, graduating from La Porte High School in 1951.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in 1953, jumping with both the 11th and 82nd Airborne Divisions. After being discharged, he entered Valparaiso University where he met Catherine Siler. They married July 28, 1958, in Little Rock, Ark.
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I started a firearms business recently that is out of my garage and an adjoining room. Business is steadily increasing and even though I just started in September, I am on track to sell in the neighborhood of 30 guns by the end of this year. Granted, not a lot by some standards, but for my small business, I am excited.
I want to give kudos to the following Good wholesalers/distributors: RSR Group, Lipsey's, Davidson's, MGE Wholesale, and Zanders Sporting Goods. Each one of these businesses has helped me get started, and have worked with me to establish a supply chain for my new business.
I want to say boo (among other things) to the following Bad guys: Jerry's, Sports South, Bangers, and Camfour/Hill Country. These guys will not sell to those starting businesses out of their home. Each one said it is "company policy." I hope one day to have a storefront, but finances rule the day. If your business is to sell wholesale guns, why would you care how an FFL holder has their business set up? If BATFE grants the license, I fail to see why you would deny sales to a dealer just because that dealer does not have "traditional" retail space. Even if you sell only 25 guns a year to that dealer, that's 25 guns sold.
I encourage everyone to support the distributors that are helping ALL dealers (home, internet, and retail space) grow their business, and I am asking everyone to tell the other jerks to go pound sand. If they lose enough accounts, they just might change their tune.
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My point is simply this, if you are in business to sell wholesale firearms, then sell them. Don't pick and choose who you sell them to. You might as well open a taco stand and have a policy that you only sell to Hispanics. So, I am not asking anyone to "cater" to me individually. I'm just not a fan of discriminatory business practices in general. If you disagree with me, fine. But you need to take a step back and not attempt to lecture someone you don't know about how and why they will make decisions. That's called talking out of your rear end, and it is not particularly useful.
silverado113: I see what you are saying, and you have a good point.
I would also add that if business goes good and you get into a storefront don't forget they didn't sell to you when you were home based. Here is the intro section: http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/f2/
danf_fl: Thanks for the welcome, and I am still looking for the introductions area. If you could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
I'd like to add Williams Shooters Supply, Inc. to my list of Good Guys. Thanks for the help!
WSS has been good to me as well. I haven't ordered from Lipseys though it seems like everything is allocated. Also check out OMB Guns, LM Burney, Independent Sports Supply (little company with good service).
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Ask an Eye Doctor and Get an Answer ASAP
Hi. I'm online and happy to answer your question today.
hi Dr.Rick
I can understand your concern. The good news is that there are many causes of "eye stones".
The most common, and the one you are probably suffering from, is called blepharitis. Could it be trachoma? Sure. But, let me ask you this. If you were near a horse stables, standing there with your eyes closed, and heard hoofbeats would you think it was caused by horses or zebras? That's right! You would think it was caused by the most common thing around -- horses.
In the case of your eye stones think common causes. Don't get worried that you are about to be run over by a herd of zebra's :o)
my grandfa was dead 10 years ago, and we didn't live very close, but I just worried my mum might live close to him...so I dragged mum with me and did the test, the eye specialist said she has no problem either, she has one stone of her upper lid of her right eye. (my mum is 62 years), this just made me worry that we both has stones, I am thinking maybe the specialist had wrong diagnosis
You, and your baby will be just fine. There is no need to do anything for these conjunctival concretions....there are of no consequence.
Does this make sense to you?
ok,so you don't think that is something I should worry about
Also, even if you Granddad had trachoma in the past you are not going to catch it from him.
just leave it?
Nope. I think you should not give this a second thought. Just leave it alone and think about what color the baby's room should be painted.
I google it, that one person has trachoma, most likely the whole family would get it.
You should stop using google and trust the nice ophthalmologists on JustAnswer ;o)
ok, I maybe too panic about this. these days google's result always surprise me and freak me out:s
who has been practicing retina sub-specialty for almost two decades and treated a lot of trachoma patients in his career.....
See. Turn off Google until your healthy, wonderful baby is born.....
ok, Dr.Rick, one question about the trachoma
what method can detect it, lab test or test by specialist will be fine?
what if the patient doesn't has typical symptom how the specialist can detect it?
Are you there Dr. Rick?
It is diagnosed by examination by a trained person. In 3rd world countries, where this problem is most common (I don't think the UK is a third world country, eh?) lay people are trained to diagnose and treat this condition. It can be detected even without symptoms and I bet your eye doctor didn't miss it, especially since lay people can diagnose it...
Had to get more coffee as my blood coffee levels were getting low.
Does this make sense to you? Do you feel better?
yes, I do feel better and thank you for that. The last one is about Chlamydia, if somebody has the problem with the eyes, will that transfer to genital part?
That is a good question and, to tell you the truth, I'm not really sure. Just thinking about it I think it would be easier for it to transfer from the genitals to the eyes but I guess it is theoretically possible for it to go the other way. I'd put that question to your OB/GYN or midwife next time you see her for a checkup.
I checked that Chlamydia ABC used to cause eye problem and D/E cause the genital problem. Can I understand as these two problems are individually and can not cross infect each other.
There you go. I guess I should split my accept payment with you ;)
Do you know if your baby is a boy or a girl yet?
that's fine, you can keep it:D the only thing is I don't know how those bacterial works really, so I don't know how technically it works, so it's quite annoying me:s
I have 3 girls and 2 boys.......lots of fun, but a lot of work -- especially when they were evil teenagers....
oh, 80% is a girl:)
I know, this is my first kid, so will see how it goes
Congrats. Girls, while they are more expensive then boys, are easier to raise then boys in my experience ;)
Congrats! Now uninstall Google from your computer.......
ok,LOL, thanks for your help , and hope I am just fine:D
I believe you will are just fine. When is your due date?
Apr next year.
Well then, you are already past the important first trimester.
yes, I am about 22weeks now. So far so good, except of my hips:P
I've got to get going as today is my surgical day and there is a bunch of retinal detachments awaiting me. The good thing, however, is that they've yet to start without me when I'm late :)
Have a good day, do not ready scary things anymore and get ready for lot of fun and very little sleep......
ok, I guess I should let you go and thanks for your help
have a good day!
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On May 16, Sean Waters celebrated with friends at his high school prom.
But unlike the 250 other Francis Parker School students gathered at the downtown event, the 18-year-old Bay Park resident spent the night juggling crises, managing vendors, overseeing food service and keeping things on time and on budget. As student events director and prom coordinator, Waters said he did take a little time to dance and socialize, but running the dinner/dance was a lot more fun.
"Being in charge and making things happen as I envisioned them is something I really enjoy," said Waters, who graduates Saturday, then heads to New York to attend NYU's Stern School of Business.
While one Francis Parker student is elected every year to manage senior events like homecoming, winter formal and prom, few come to the table with Waters' background. Since the age of 10, he has been working in restaurant and special event services for his mom, Mary Kay Waters, who founded Waters Fine Foods and Catering in the Morena district in 1990.
"From the fourth grade on, he was working the cash register in our go-to shop. He was good at sales, earned good tips and learned how to deal with a few difficult customers," she said. "He's very visual, a people person and a good team player. He just intuitively gets it."
John Morrison, ASB adviser at Francis Parker, said the parties that Waters planned this past year were exceptional.
"They were outstanding, really first rate," he said. "We were very impressed with Sean ... he did an outstanding job."
Although he has never aspired to take over his mom's catering business, Waters said he's fascinated with business management and marketing.
"When I was little, I was always running around the business asking questions, trying to figure things out and learning strategies for dealing with problems," he said.
As a teen, he spent summers in Waters' takeout shop and he worked catering events as a waiter. Because of his organization, time management and food service skills, friends often asked him to plan parties or man the barbecue at picnics. And because of his knowledge of food, he was frequently asked by friends to order for the table at restaurants.
As a sophomore, he and a fellow student got permission to overhaul the winter formal dance, and the party they created — with an L.A. DJ, light show, lounge seating and a pony for pictures — was the hit of the year. They upped the ante for the winter formal during their junior year, then classmates encouraged Waters to run for the office of senior events director this past year.
Waters said one of the most valuable lessons his mother taught him is crisis management.
"You can plan as much as possible in advance, but some things will always go wrong," he said. "If you can take what comes, roll with it and problem-solve on the fly, then you're going to be successful," he said.
That skill came in handy last fall, when he was planning the homecoming dance with event chair Yolanda Walther-Meade. The day before invitations were to be handed out to all 500 students, the envelopes still hadn't arrived from the printer. So Waters and friends drove to 15 stationery shops around the county looking for new envelopes and sealing wax. Finally at 8:30 p.m., they found what they needed at a La Jolla store, and then sat up until 3 a.m. stuffing, sealing and stamping the invitations.
For the prom, held at the New Children's Museum, Waters planned the theme, managed the budget, delegated tasks and selected vendors, which included his mother's catering company. Mary Kay Waters said having her son as a client wasn't difficult because he understands the business and knows how to work with the limited resources that were available.
The prom had a retro theme, with a menu inspired by childhood classics like mac 'n' cheese and chicken nuggets, but with a gourmet twist. Waters said he was pleased with how well everything turned out.
"I put a lot of pressure on myself and I was nervous going into it, but I'm very proud of what we accomplished," he said.


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Lt. Gov. Dan Mongiardo's Communications Office
Lt. Governor speaks with White House on Economic Growth
Call comes one day after State of the Union Address
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo joined lieutenant governors from across the country in a conference call with senior Obama Administration officials to discuss job creation and economic growth following last night's State of the Union Address.
During the conference call White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein discussed President Obama's first State of the Union Address and his number one priority of 2010; a host of tax breaks and incentives to stimulate job growth, especially for small businesses.
"Last night, I was very happy to hear the President focus on growing the economy and creating jobs, providing help for middle class families and reforming Wall Street. After today's call with White House officials, I am even more encouraged," said Lt. Gov. Mongiardo. "Now it's time to see how those in Washington and Frankfort react. We've got to put partisan politics aside and start working together so we can get our economy moving again and put Kentuckians back to work."
During the conference call, Bernstein touched upon President Obama's new jobs package, $8 billion for high speed rail projects and investments in clean energy technology.
"These are things I believe can work for Kentuckians," said Mongiardo. "We need to rebuild Kentucky's infrastructure and make a greater investment in new coal technologies, including coal-to-fuels, to create thousands of new jobs."
Lt. Gov. Mongiardo had an opportunity to discuss job creation and other issues facing Kentucky during a taping this week on 'Kentucky NewsMakers.' The show will air Saturday at 11:00 a.m. on WKYT-TV.


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Little girl gets new mobility chair
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Yanni Valadez is a beautiful 8 year old girl who isn't capable of asking anyone for anything. Having been born with Congenital Hydrocephalus, a buildup of excessive fluid in her brain, she suffers from respiratory problems, is diabetic, blind and cannot function on her own. Her mom and nurse already do all the moving for her, but after critical pieces of medical equipment were stolen from her home in Weslaco, they've been carrying Yanni from one location to another and placing her in a wheelchair which is not suited for her fragile body.
"She's all dead weight so she is heavy, but we'll do anything for Yanni," said Ruby Valadez. After Action 4 News aired Yanni's family's Call 4 Action in finding her stolen mobility base which holds her seat and a stander which is vital to her therapy, Border Mobility jumped in to save the day.
"I came by the home and introduced myself to mom, met Yanni and saw what the need was," said Efrain Guerrero.
Guerrero called on a manufacturer of mobility bases and Snug Seat sent over a piece of equipment which Yanni was able to fit right into.
"The mobility base will allow Yanni's parents to bring her out into the community easier," said Guerrero.
While Border Mobility works on getting a stander for Yanni, they've provided a demo for her to use in the meantime so that she won't miss out on anymore necessary therapy. Yanni may not be able to understand what is going on or express her gratitude, but her mother says
Yanni will be much more comfortable getting moved around in the $3,000 mobility base donated by Border Mobility. She's thanking them on behalf of the little girl who is benefitting the most from this act of generosity.
"Words cannot describe how thankful we are," said Valadez.


text: I know this should really be in the games section, but it's really sleepy in there so please don't move this post! With Halo 2 launched today, who here has XBox Live? Would be cool to catch up with some of you guys online for some deathmatch action! My Gamertag is Leddy UK if anyone wants to add me to their buddy list.


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The movie starts off in church, where a funeral ceremony is underway for Dorothy Kowalski. Her husband, the surly Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) stands by her coffin, accepting condolences. Much to his displeasure, he notices his grandkids walk inside, not exactly dressed for a funeral and not all that respectful. His two sons, Mitch and Steve, whisper to each other about Walt, talking how they're hardly on speaking terms anymore. As Father Janovich (Christopher Carley) gives his eulogy, Walt looks around disapprovingly at his family. He snarls at Janovich's sermon.
At his house, in an immigrant-dominated neighborhood, people throng for the after-funeral lunch. Downstairs in the basement, Walt's grandkids look through an old army chest and see pictures of Walt during the Korean War and a medal. They quickly put them back and shut the chest as Walt passes through. Upstairs, he walks slowly and grumpily through the crowd and refuses help from his grand-daughter, Ashley (Dreama Walker). He goes outside with his dog, Daisy (probably the only creature he seems to like), and sees guests going into the house next door, which is inhabited by a Hmong family. He spits in disgust. He catches Ashley smoking in the garage next to his car. She asks him about it and he tells her it's a 1972 Gran Torino. Rather inappropriately, she asks about stuff she can have when he dies. He stalks off, wordlessly. A Hmong kid from next door, Thao Vang Lor (Bee Vang), comes over to ask for jumper cables, but Walt insults him and slams the door in his face. Father Janovich comes over to speak to Walt, but Walt demands he call him "Mr. Kowalski". Janovich tells him that Dorothy had asked him to look after Walt after she passed. Dorothy wanted Walt to go for Confession. Irritated, Walt confesses that he only went to church because of Dorothy and has no interest in attending Confession to Janovich, who he calls a boy fresh out of the seminary.
The Hmong neighbors, the Lors, are having a completely different ceremony themselves, celebrating the birth of a baby. As Walt's guests leave, Mitch Kowalski and his family drive past Walt in their Toyota Land Cruiser. Walt is upset that they didn't buy American. Mitch complains about his father to his wife as they drive off. Walt sees the Hmong ceremony underway across the fence. He is particularly disgusted to see the priest chop of a live chicken's head as part of the ritual. Inside the Lors' house, the grandmother whines that there's no man about the house. Thao is too young and she feels that he'll never become man of the house. She says it loud enough for Thao to hear. He walks out as the ritual continues.
Walt and Grandma Lor don't seem to see eye-to-eye. She insults him in Hmong and they have a brief spitting contest. Father Janovich comes over to speak to Walt. He blows him off and insults him and slams the door in his face.
As Thao walks on the sidewalk, reading a book, a low-rider with a bunch of Latino gangbangers drives alongside him, the occupants shouting insults and racial jibes at him. He keeps walking, head low and smiling. A car of Hmong gangbangers sees this and, after some trash-talk, manage to scare the Latinos away. The head Hmong gangbanger, Spider, who is Thao's cousin, tells Thao to get in the car, but Thao just keeps walking silently. The Hmong gangbangers go to Thao's house and see him in the garden, repotting plants, while his elder sister, Sue, watches. They tell him (pretty much order him) to join their gang. His initiation is to steal Walt's mint-condition Gran Torino.
That night, Walt meets with some old friends of his at a bar, exchanging racist jokes. Father Janovich comes by and asks to speak to Walt. Walt agrees on the condition Janovich join him for a drink. Janovich wants Walt to go to Confession. Walt refuses, so Janovich talks about life and death. Walt retorts that Janovich has no idea about life and death, other than what he was taught in "priest school". He speaks about his Korean War days, where he inflicted and saw death. After surviving the war, he married and had a family. Janovich opines that Walt knows more about death than living.
That night, Walt wakes up, hearing a noise in his garage. Seeing a light inside the garage, he goes to investigate, armed with his army rifle. He walks into the garage and sees Thao inside, trying to steal the car. He holds him at gunpoint. There's a tense moment, but they both slip and fall. Thao jumps to his feet and runs.
The next morning, as he locks down the garage, Walt gets a call from Mitch, who's checking in to see how he is. Walt says nothing's going on and hangs up. He polishes his Gran Torino and admires it as he sits in the porch, smoking and drinking beer.
That night, the Hmong gangbangers come back to Thao's house, giving him one more shot at stealing the GT, though he's reluctant. They grab him and start to drag him away, but he struggles. His family and neighbors come over to intervene, but they gangbangers push them away. As Thao runs, he gets tackled by a gangbanger, breaking one of Walt's garden gnomes. The next thing they see is Walt holding his rifle at them, demanding menacingly that they get off his lawn. When they try to talk trash with him, he says that the US soldiers used Korean corpses as sandbags during the war (this got quite a gasp from the audience). The gangbangers back down and get into their car, telling him to watch his back. When Sue tries to thank Walt, he tells them to get off his lawn.
The next morning, to his surprise, he finds his porch filled with flowers and food from the grateful neighbors. After trashing the gifts, he goes to the Lors' house to tell them to stop and leave him alone. They call him a hero, but he wants none of it. When Thao apologizes for trying to steal the GT, Walt threatens him that he'll kill him the next time he steps on his property.
Father Janovich comes over and asks Walt why he didn't call the police on the Hmong gangbangers, rather than tangle with them. Walt tells him about his Korean War days, but Janovich argues that they're not in Korea. He advises him to unload his burden of his war memories, by coming to Confession. Again, Walt refuses.
Walt gets a haircut, whilst exchanging good-natured racist jibes with the Italian-American barber. As he drives home, he happens by a trio of African-American gangbangers trying to have their way with Sue, as they restrain her Eminem-wannabe boyfriend, Trey. Sue holds her own against them, trading insults. Walt gets out and, holding the black guys at gunpoint, tells Sue to get inside his truck. They drive off. He berates her for walking in a neighborhood like that. He advises her to hang out with her own Hmong people. He asks where "Hummong" is. She tells him that Hmong are a people. They fought in the Vietnam War on the side of the Americans. When the Americans left, they were getting butchered by the Communists, so they came to America. They talk a bit and Walt finds himself warming up to Sue. He asks about Thao. She says he's smart, but confused.
Sitting on his porch, he sees a white lady across the street drop her groceries in the driveway. Some Hmong kids walk past and mock her. Disgusted, he starts to go to help her, when he sees Thao walk over and help her out with her fallen groceries.
Mitch and his wife, Karen, come over to wish him a happy birthday. They try to advise him to leave the house and join an retirement home/community. The more they talk, they angrier he gets. He throws them out, along with their gifts.
As he sits outside in the porch, drinking beer, Sue comes by and invites him for a barbecue. After come coaxing and cajoling, he agrees. Inside the Lors' house, Grandma Lor is less than happy at having Walt in her house. When he pats a young girl on her head, the Hmong people there gasp in disapproval. Sue explains that Hmong people don't like being touched on the head as they believe the soul resides there. They also look away when looked at in the eye. He has a staring contest with the Hmong shaman, Kor Khue. Sue speaks to Kor Khue and tells Walt that Kor Khue would like to "read" him, which is a great honor. As Sue translates, Kor Khue tells Walt that he is not respected, that he's not happy with his life, that he's not at peace. Kor Khue's words seem to have touched a nerve with Walt. He coughs and sees blood on his hand. He goes upstairs to the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, he grumbles that he has more in common with his Hmong neighbors than his spoiled family.
In the dining room, he sits at the table, while the ladies fuss over him, constantly filling up his plate as he eats happily. Sue comes and gets him and they go to the basement, where another party is going on for the younger Hmongs. Thao sits idly by himself, stealing a glance at a pretty Hmong girl, named Youa, which Walt notices. Youa introduces herself to Walt and leaves, followed by the other Hmong men. Walt goes over to Thao and rags on him for being worse with the ladies as he is at stealing cars. He tells him that he's blowing it with Youa, if he keeps quiet like he is. He tells him that she likes him, the way she's been looking at him. Calling Thao a coward (though that's not the word he used), he walks out.
The gifts to his house resume. Though he tries to refuse, he accepts when he sees the food. Sue and her mother, Vu, bring Thao over to Walt's place. Thao will work for Walt for a week or two to make amends for trying to steal his car. To refuse would be an insult, so Walt agrees reluctantly. The next day, Thao shows up. Walt makes him count birds in a tree. The next day, to keep Thao busy, he makes him fix a Hmong neighbor's roof. Soon, on Walt's instructions, Thao starts fixing houses in the neighborhood. As he toils without complaint, Walt starts to respect the kid slowly. People around the neighborhood come to Walt, asking him if they can borrow "Toad's" (as Walt calls him) services. On Thao's last day, Walt (after having coughed out some blood) gives Walt the day off.
Walt goes to the doctor to get himself checked. He finds himself surrounded by non-Americans - a Muslim receptionist, who can't pronounce his last name, and an Asian doctor, who's replaced his regular doctor. Looks like he might have to get admitted soon. That night, he calls Mitch and asks about his family and how he's doing. Mitch says he's too busy at the moment and asks Walt to call later.
The next day, Walt notices the Hmong gangbangers rolling through the neighborhood, eyeballing Thao. He feels a bit sorry for Thao. Thao comes over asking for help at his place. Walt obliges and fixes his kitchen sink and also his ceiling fan. Thao marvels at Walt's extensive collection of tools in his garage. Walt gives Thao a can of WD40, vice-grips and duct-tape, so that Thao can do some basic household chores. He can borrow what he needs from Walt. Walt coughs up blood again and Thao inquires about it. Walt brushes it off and asks about the gangbangers. Thao tells him about the gang and his failed initiation.
Later, Walt asks Thao for help, moving a fridge upstairs from the basement. Thao helps him out. Walt tells him he wants to see it, so Thao offers to buy it. Sue thanks Walt for keeping an eye on Thao. She feels Walt likes Thao. Walt asks Thao about his aspirations. He advises him to get a job. He takes Walt to his barber, to "man him up". They exchange their racist jibes and tell Thao to try. When he tries, they yell at him and advise him, how to speak. Walt gets Thao a job in construction and vouches for him. Thao uses Walt's advice on how to make idle talk and charms the supervisor. He buys him some tools, to get him started. Thao is grateful and they shake hands, affirming their mutual respect.
On the way to work, Thao gets waylaid by the Hmong gangbangers. They break his tools and beat him up, even burning a cigarette on his face. When Walt sees Thao's face, he gets mad. Thao calms him down. Walt lets Thao borrow his tools. Walt goes to the gangbangers' place. Taking a handgun, he beats up the fat gangbanger in the house and warns him to stay away from Thao.
The next day, he has a barbecue with the Lors. Youa is also there. When he hears that Thao has asked Youa out, he lets him take his Gran Torino for the date. The gangbangers roll by that night and fire at the Lors' house, using Uzis. Walt rushes to help. Thao is injured, but okay. Grandma and Vu are unhurt, but frightened. Sue is supposed to be at her aunt's place. Thao calls his aunt's house and finds out that Sue's not there. They wait anxiously for Sue to return. When she returns, they see she's been beaten up and raped. The family is devastated and Walt is horrified.
He goes back to his house and rants and raves. He sits in the dark, crying. Father Janovich comes over. He tells them that the cops came and left, because noone talked. Walt tells Janovich that the Lors will never be safe with the gang around. Despite being a priest, Janovich seems to supports Walt's quest for revenge, as he's also angry.
Thao comes over the next day, ready for action, but Walt tells him to stay calm. He tells him to come back later. Walt does his household chores, gets a haircut and a shave, and buys a suit. He goes to surprised Father Janovich for a Confession. He confesses some rather mundane "sins". Janovich is afraid that Walt is planning to take revenge on the gang. He tells him to go in peace, to which Walt replies, "I am at peace."
At home, Walt cleans his guns. Thao comes in, all set. Taking Thai into the basement, Walt gives him his medal, for his courage. He then locks Thao in the basement. He tells him that he doesn't want Thao to get blood on his hands. Since Walt already has killed people, he's going alone. Walt tells him that they're friends and Thao has his whole life ahead of him. Walt walks out, as Thao yells out futilely. Walt leaves Daisy with Grandma Lor. He calls Sue to tell her to get Thao out of the basement.
Father Janovich and a couple of cops stand outside the gang's house. Janovich expects bloodshed. The cops tell him that they've received orders to leave, so they take a protesting Janovich and drive off. Sue gets Thao out of the basement.
That night, Walt goes to the gang's house. Seeing him outside, they come outside and hold their guns at him, taunting him. He berates them for raping one of their own family. The neighbors come outside to watch. Walt pulls out a cigarette and asks for a light. They keep their guns trained on him. He says a "Hail Mary", as he pulls out a lighter. They open fire, killing him.
When Thao and Sue arrive in Walt's Gran Torino, they see cops outside. Janovich looks sadly as Walt's body is wheeled into an ambulance. A Hmong policeman tells Thao that Walt went for his lighter and the gangbangers shot him. This time, they have witnesses and the gangbangers are going to jail for a long time. Furiously, Thao watches as the gangbangers are led away.
At Walt's funeral, one side of the church is filled with all his Hmong neighbors and friends. Father Janovich gives a moving eulogy. At the reading of his will, his family is shocked to hear that he bequeathed his 1972 Gran Torino to Thao, with a bunch of humorous conditions as well.
The movie ends with Thao and Daisy driving in the Gran Torino.
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Mozambique has witnessed more than its fair share of suffering in the quarter century since it won independence from Portugal. A truly crippling civil war, pitting the FRELIMO government against the RENAMO rebels, who were backed by the apartheid South African regime, resulted in the death of a million people, out of a population of 15 million. Although the civil war ended in 1994, Mozambique is still one of the poorest countries in the world, 70% of its population living below the poverty line. In February 2000, the country was hit with floods of Biblical proportions, leaving 700 dead, a half-million homeless, and 70% of all crops destroyed.
Mabulu's Karimbo was produced in the difficult aftermath of the floods, and work on it was hindered by continuing heavy rains, power cuts, and the musicians' problems in reaching the studio. It represents a real triumph, the first album to be recorded in Mozambique (other Mozambican musicians have been recorded abroad), in the country's first private recording studio, founded by German Roland Hohberg in 1998.
Formed in 1999, Mabulu is a collaboration between the older generation of Mozambican musicians, practitioners of the marrabenta genre, and the younger generation of rappers. With the aid of the Swiss NGO Helvetas, Mabulu has toured rural areas around the capital Maputo, mixing entertainment with civic education about problems like AIDS, child prostitution, and drugs.
Marrabenta was invented in urban Mozambique during the colonial period, as musicians tried to adapt foreign musical instruments to their own conditions and materials. Would-be guitarists who couldn't afford the real thing would make imitations out of oil tins, wood and fishing wire. Rebentar means "to break" in Portuguese, and marrabenta refers to the fact that musicians played their "guitars" with such gusto that they frequently broke the strings. During the liberation struggle, the Portuguese considered marrabenta to be a dangerous revolutionary vehicle, and they frequently shut down marrabenta halls. Marrabenta made a comeback in the country in the post-independence period, but the younger urban generation has since developed its own, indigenous form of Western-influenced oppositional music: rap.
The collaborations on Karimbo work surprisingly well. Instrumentation is sparse but effective, supplied by bass, drums and guitar, played marrabenta style. The young guitarist Zoco is particularly effective, offering up repetitious but infectious riffs that are sugary and quicksilver. The formula for most numbers is for one of the veteran marrabenta vocalists (Antonio Marcos or Lisbao Matavel) to sing, and for the vocals to be punctuated by a rap from Chiquito or a ragga rap from Mr. Arssen. Beats are mostly uptempo, lively, and upbeat. Fortunately the formula of singing punctuated by rap is not followed slavishly throughout. Two numbers that deviate from the formula are among the standouts. On "Shitaratwini", 20-year-old female vocalist Chonyl, who sings on the chorus on other numbers, steps up to the mike as lead vocalist. Chonyl's vocal is sweet like honey, and the fluid guitar playing provides the perfect backing. "N'dambi" was composed as a lament for the 2000 floods, and features vocals from drummer Jorgito and smooth sax playing from an unidentified instrumentalist.
Karimbo is an energetic introduction both to Mozambique's urban marrabenta styles and to its emerging hip-hop scene. It is inspirational as well, given the conditions out of which it was created. Its honeyed, upbeat sensibilities testify to Mabulu's abilities to reflect upon, intervene in, and ultimately transcend the harsh problems that continue to beset Mozambique.
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