gun-Free Zones - It seems such a simple matter to evaluate the efficacy of "gun-free zones," but somehow liberals and much of the mainstream media seems patently averse to making that evaluation.
There should be absolutely no question regarding "gun-free zones": They simply serve as an open invitation to criminals, and there is no evidence whatever to support the inane postulation that such designations deter criminal activity.
A criminal is, after all, a criminal. By definition, a criminal is not law-abiding and has only contempt for laws. Why, then, would anyone be so ridiculous as to propose that gun-free zones by signage would serve as a deterrent to a criminal? Of course, it would not. It would, in fact, suggest to the criminal that he need not fear armed citizenry and is, therefore, invited to conduct his activities with no concern whatever that he will encounter armed resistance.
The creation of "gun-free zones" becomes truly obscene when it is applied to military properties!
The position that such zoning is rational is the position of a hapless dilettante with no grasp whatever of real-life conditions. How else could anyone find it sensible to deny trained military personnel the ability to protect themselves? It is not a tenable position to avow, certainly.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said the four Marines who were killed in yesterday's shooting at a Navy reserves facility in Chattanooga "never had a chance" and called for an end to gun-free zones.
Mr. Trump said, "Get rid of gun free zones. The four great marines who were just shot never had a chance. They were highly trained but helpless without guns."
How do liberals propose to explain to military personnel that they can trusted to protect the country but cannot be trusted to protect themselves?
Friday, July 17, 2015
Gun-Free Zones
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
National Grape Popsicle Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Grape Popsicle Day - Today is National Grape Popsicle Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
National Grape Popsicle Day is celebrated on May 27 in the United States. This food holiday commemorates the taste, history and culture of grape-flavored popsicles. Grape popsicles are typically sold with other flavors, including cherry, orange, banana and root beer. They are available in slow melt and sugar-free alternatives as well.
Grape popsicles are frozen treats which are made using water, a popsicle stick, grape-flavoring (typically Jello or Kool-Aid) and sugar.
The origins of National Grape Popsicle Day are unknown. The popsicle itself was invented in 1905 by Frank Epperson, who was 11 years old at the time. He accidentally left a mixture of powered soda, water and a stirring stick outside on his porch. It froze over during the night and the next day the "Epsicle" was born.
Frank introduced the creation to his schoolmates, who instantly loved the treat. When Epperson grew up and had his own kids, they constantly asked for "Pop's 'sicles." In 1923, he applied for a patent on the frozen treat and changed the name to "Popsicles." A few years later, Epperson would sell his invention to the Joe Lowe Company in New York.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Where Is the TP?, Unhappiness Is a Cold Gun, and Other Weirdness
Where Is the TP? - It appears that Venezuela is suffering greatly from a shortage of toilet paper! Unhappiness Is a Cold Gun - A gun without ammunition is like a day without sunshine! Other Weirdness - Be afraid. Be very, very afraid: They walk among us!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Get Ready for Summer With This Mega Trailer Mashup, Carjacked Delivery Driver Delivers Pizza on Foot Before Calling Police, and Don't Call It a Monster
Get Ready for Summer With This Mega Trailer Mashup - This summer, superheroes will face down evil, robots will clash with monsters, and monsters will go to college. What if all those stories were combined for in single film?
Carjacked Delivery Driver Delivers Pizza on Foot Before Calling Police - A delivery driver for Papa John's in Atlanta was stepping out of his car when two gunmen approached him. They demanded his car and took off, leaving the driver alone with his pizza. But instead of fleeing the scene or immediately calling the police, the driver did the honorable thing – he walked the pizza to the house that ordered it, accepted his payment, and then ran to get help. Don't Call It a Monster - North America's largest lizard gets the first part of its name from the Gila River, which runs through Arizona and New Mexico. Its habitat is the desert scrub and dry foothills of the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Mojave deserts. The creature is the subject of dozens of dread-inducing bits of folklore that are, at best, unverifiable. (Unlucky male camper in the desert wakes up to find a Gila monster chewing on some tender body part. Lizard spits venom in someone’s eye.
Police said the man filed out an incident report, but didn't want to be dropped off at work. According to the report, he wanted to tell his boss at a later time so he wouldn't be fired. Who can know what sort of professional relationship this guy had with his boss, but it seems likely he would be promoted or rewarded instead of fired.
The creature's lumbering form and sinister look play a part in popular culture. In The Treasure of Sierra Madre, for example, a Gila monster is part of a suspenseful ordeal for the character played by Humphrey Bogart. In Meet Me at the Morgue, a 1953 mystery by Ross MacDonald, a sullen blonde says of her suitor, "Big offers he makes. Mink coat, a new car, a trip to Honolulu. I told him I'd sooner go with a Gila monster." As part of the 1950s trend for enlarging animals to make them scarier, the creature is the subject of a 1959 B movie, The Giant Gila Monster. First victims? Necking teenagers.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Wolf Attacks, American Innovation, and Shooting the Biggest Guns Money Can Buy
Study: Wolf Attacks Still Leading Cause Of Death In U.S. - BETHESDA, MD—According to a new study released Monday by the National Institutes of Health, for the 25th straight year, violent wolf attacks remain the leading cause of death in the United States. Nation Starting To Realize New Era Of American Innovation Never Gonna Happen - WASHINGTON—After nearly a decade of promises that the nation was on the brink of a technological, economic, and scientific golden age, citizens across the country confirmed Monday they are now realizing a bold new era of American innovation is just flat-out not gonna happen. Shooting the Biggest Guns Money Can Buy - The Big Sandy Shoot
The human health agency's latest findings revealed that being viciously killed by a ravenous wolf resulted in more fatalities than any other malady, claiming the lives of more than 800,000 Americans in the last year alone. The NIH's annual mortality report also confirmed that one person in the United States dies every 40 seconds from a wolf attack.
"Despite efforts to combat this terrible affliction, research indicates Americans are far more likely to be ruthlessly slaughtered by one or more man-eating wolves than ever before," said the study's author, William Rhodes, adding that an estimated 1 in 3 Americans will suffer a wolf attack at some point in their lives. "Our knowledge about the savage encounters has improved, but we aren't any closer to reducing the unfortunate number of people who every day are stopped in their tracks by a deadly wolf."
Citing the fragile economy and an exceedingly volatile political landscape, many Americans told reporters they are now fairly certain that the chances of the United States spearheading global advancements within the likes of biotechnology, health care, or manufacturing are pretty much zilch.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Only in America - American Guns
Only in America - American Guns - This is a documentary about guns in America. It is well worth setting aside 40+ minutes of your time to view this video!
Friday, February 01, 2013
Gun Control
Gun Control - This is a report from "Guns and Ammo" Magazine that indicates the current status of firearm production and the availability of ammunition and reloading components:
The Anti-Gun crowd has done more to promote firearm ownership in the United States than the NRA and all pro-gun factions combined!
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Gun Appreciation Day
Gun Appreciation Day - Today is Gun Appreciation Day throughout the United States. Here are some local rallies:
Saturday – 19th – Gun Appreciation Rallies:
Redding: Noon to 2 PM - Corner of Cypress Avenue and Hilltop Drive
Red Bluff: 11 AM to 1 PM – Antelope Boulevard and Main Street
Yreka: 10 AM to 1 PM – 1301 Main Street
Corning: 11 AM to 3 PM – NAPA parking lot, 2025 Solano Street
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Semper Fi!, Keeping a Cool Head, -and- Baa!
Semper Fi! - Chicago alderman declares war on Avatar
Keeping a Cool Head - brain-cooling helmet could save thousands of lives
Baa! - sheep gives birth to human-faced lamb in Turkey
On this day in history: January 14, 1601 - Authorities of the Catholic Church burn a large percentage of the Hebrew books in Rome. Monks targeted the books because they felt they portrayed Jesus in a blasphemous manner.
Born on this day in history: January 14, 1968 - LL Cool J (1968 - ) Born James Todd Smith in Bayshore, New York, hip-hop artist LL Cool J (or, Ladies Love Cool James) released his first hit, "I Need a Beat," while still a teen. His fourth album, "Mama Said Knock You Out," was a mainstream success. He also pursued an acting career and, in 1996, launched a clothing line, FUBU (For Us, By Us).
Scripture of the Day: If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother." - 1 John 4:20-21
Video of the Day: "I Like Guns" - Steve Lee - submitted by Frank
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Technology News
Google locks down Gmail with secure HTTP
Fugitive who teased police on Facebook caught
Poll: most won't pay to read newspapers online
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Stupid Criminals, Animal Kingdom, -and- I'll See You in Court
Stupid Criminals - bank robber gives teller her name, address
Animal Kingdom - dog's barking helps save drowning baby
I'll See You in Court! - Web site makes suing easy
On this day in history: April 16, 1943 - Chemist Albert Hofmann inadvertently experiences the world's first acid trip when a tiny quantity of lysergic acid diethylamide accidently seeps through the skin of his finger. After leaving work early, he went home and settled into "a not unpleasant intoxicated condition." Then he had solid two hours of visual hallucinations: "I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors." It will be another three days before Hofmann gets up the courage to swallow 250 micrograms and ride his bicycle home.
Born on this day in history: April 16, 1965 - Martin Lawrence (1965-) Actor/Comic born in Frankfurt, Germany. As a teen, Lawrence pursued a love of boxing, but was also a gifted comedian. A teacher encouraged Lawrence to attend an open mic night at a local comedy club, and his career as a comic was born.
Scripture of the Day: From him [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. - Ephesians 4:16
Video of the Day: Gun Collection at the Evergreen Air Museum
My gun collection is now safe. The gun room is complete, and the door is
secure. Click to enlarge.
Outstanding Web site: My friend, Chris, introduced me to an outstanding Web site—Hulu. This site offers FREE viewing of thousands of television shows, movies, and HD content, with very limited commercial interruption. I watched a couple of episodes of "King of the Hill" there yesterday. It is an amazing site!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Fighting Back, Boo!, -and- Weapons of Choice
Fighting Back - fed-up family apprehends mailbox-vandal suspect
Boo! - police blame ghosts for damage to home
Weapons of Choice - guns best crime deterrent after all
On this day in history: February 29, 1692 - Sarah Good & Tituba, an Indian servant, was accused of witchcraft in Salem.
Born on this day in history: February 29, 1904 - Jimmy Dorsey (1904-1957) Born in Shenandoah, PA, musician and bandleader Jimmy Dorsey and brother Tommy formed their first band as teenagers. The Dorsey brothers played with all the big bands in the 1920s, debuting their own, The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, in 1934. Its sweet-toned instrumental style combined a big band sound with popular dance music, and quickly emerged as one of the most innovative bands of the Swing Era.
Scripture of the Day: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation ..." - Luke 2:29-30
Video of the Day:They have come up with a way to clean the inside of
your computer screen. Here is a link to have it cleaned for free. - submitted by Frank Clean Your Screen
This kitty is going to take a shower! Click to enlarge.
Why Leap Years Are Used
February 29, 2008
The year 2008 is a leap year. If you look at a 2008 calendar, you will see that February has five Fridays–the month begins and ends on a Friday. Between the years 1904 and 2096, leap years that share the same day of week for each date repeat only every 28 years. The most recent year in which February comprised five Fridays was in 1980, and the next occurrence will be in 2036. February 29, the leap day, has been associated with age-old traditions, superstitions and folklore.
What is a leap year?
A leap year is a year in which one extra day has been inserted, or intercalated, at the end of February. A leap year consists of 366 days, whereas other years, called common years, have 365 days.
Which years are leap years?
In the Gregorian calendar, the calendar used by most modern countries, the following three criteria determine which years will be leap years:
Every year that is divisible by four is a leap year; of those years, if it can be divided by 100, it is NOT a leap year, unless the year is divisible by 400. Then it is a leap year.
Why are leap years needed?
Leap years are needed to keep our calendar in alignment with the earth's revolutions around the sun.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
No Support, Bang!, -and- Challenged
No Support - New York attorney general accuses Dell of fraud
Bang! - Illinois issues gun-owner card to 10-month-old baby
Challenged - Judge asks, "So what's a Web site?"
On this day in history: May 17, 1974 - During a gun battle with members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, the LAPD fires tear gas into their Watts hideout. The canisters ignite a fire which soon consumes the house. Three other SLA members, including kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, watch the events unfold on TV in their motel room down the street from Disneyland.
Born on this day in history: May 17, 1956 - Sugar Ray Leonard (1956 - ____) boxer. He won Golden Gloves, 1972 and Olympic Gold, 1976; enormously popular with classic bouts against Duran and Hearns; record of 36-2-1 with 25 KOs.
Today's Video: Dodge Charger V8
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While driving to my office this morning, I spotted this cat driving a tractor. If only our cats were this productive! Click to enlarge.
