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11 Things My OB-GYN Said About My C-Section That Were, Thankfully, True
While I'd remained open to the possibility of a c-section, I planned to deliver vaginally. So when it became apparent that I would need an emergency c-section, I relied on the guidance of my OB-GYN, who was calm and reassuring throughout. Fortunately pretty much all the things my OB-GYN said about my c-section were true. Despite the fact that an estimated 33 percent of mothers in the United States will have a c-section, it's often a procedure shrouded in mystery. I would guess this has to do with the fact that many women don't really consider that they will end up becoming a mom via cesarean.
Now, these are things that were true for me. Everyone will experience a c-section in their own way (you know, just like literally every other experience one could possibly have). Overall, despite the emergent nature of my circumstances, I look back on my son's birth with fond reverence. Reverence for the beauty of the birth, for the medical technology that made it possible for everyone to leave the operating room safe and healthy, and for my own body's stamina and resilience.
I attribute a lot of that positivity to finding a doctor I trusted, whom I felt respected my intelligence and choices and who would be able to give me accurate information for the best possible outcome for everyone involved. She returned that trust by speaking some damn truth regarding all my questions and concerns about my c-section.
"We Need To Do A C-Section"
Too often, women feel they have been pressured into an unnecessary c-section. Some are even misled in believing they have no choice or that they are facing a medical emergency only to find later on that their surgery was classified as "optional" on their official patient file. There's no way of knowing how frequently this happens, but the fact that the U.S. c-section rate is among the highest in the world (the international average is just under 19 percent while the U.S. is at 33 percent) suggests that many women are being offered (or even coerced) into surgery before it is strictly speaking necessary. As a result, a number of women have negative feelings or even trauma following a c-section.
I am tremendously lucky in that I felt empowered and respected throughout my delivery. Once surgery began and my OB-GYN could see everything that was going on more clearly, she discovered a number a factors (the baby's positioning being one) that would have rendered vaginal delivery very difficult and dangerous. Years later, when my midwife (for a subsequent pregnancy) read my patient file, she agreed that in the same circumstances she also would have recommended the surgery.
So while I would have preferred not to have a c-section, the fact that I did not feel patronized, pressured, or tricked is something I'm very grateful for.
"You Won't Feel Any Pain"
So, barring extraordinary circumstances, I know that the anesthesia given during a c-section numbs a patient. However, I didn't realize just how much it numbs you. True story: I didn't know surgery had begun until I heard my doctor say "I'm about to deliver." Everything happened so quickly and everyone was so calm I just assumed they were still prepping the area or something. Oh sure, I could feel the occasional jostle, but that was it.
Guys: there was a scalpel in my abdomen and I didn't feel a damn thing. That's some f*cking witchcraft.
"Shivering Is Normal"
Because that sh*t was getting intense and I was convinced I was having some horrible reaction to anesthesia. At one point I actually needed people to hold my arms down. "It's totally normal," my OB-GYN assured. The fact that neither she or any of the gaggle of nurses and anesthesiologists were concerned, alleviated my concerns.
It wasn't actually until my second delivery, however and when I also began shaking uncontrollably, that it had nothing to do with the anesthesia: it was just "labor shakes." In all my reading I somehow never came across this phenomenon. Weird.
"You're Going To Feel A Lot Of Pressure"
So, this is a half truth. I wouldn't describe the feeling of having an 8-pound baby pulled out of you to be primarily a sensation of "pressure," but it's definitely something. Honestly it's unlike anything else I've ever felt. I've described it in the past as the sensation of un-sticking your boot from a huge mud puddle only you're the mud. I guess the closest familiar feeling you can equate that to would be pressure.
Of course normally, when a medical professional tells me I'm "going to feel pressure," that's just code for, "Brace yourself, woman, this is gonna hurt." I was relieved when this was not the case.
"You'll Get To Hold Him As Soon As We Close You Back Up"
As with all my points, this is something that will vary from person to person and, more accurately, hospital to hospital. One reason I didn't want a c-section is because so many other moms had told me sad stories about not being able to hold their baby for hours after a c-section as they were whisked off in accordance with hospital policy. However, this is not an across-the-board inevitability. Fortunately for me, I was holding and nursing my son within 20 minutes or so of delivery.
"You'll Be Up And Walking In A Few Hours"
Again: witchcraft. Like, I was just cut open and had a baby taken out of me. I was stitched up within 20 minutes or so and then, within a few hours, I was walking around. Granted, I was a little slower than usual, but I was totally fine. I'm not going to lie: I was ridiculously impressed with myself. I felt like a figure out of Greek mythology or something.
"A C-Section Won't Ruin Your Ability To Breastfeed"
A c-section can affect a new mother's ability to nurse her baby for a few reasons: surgery delays the onset of milk production (since your body is doing a lot of work healing) and certain positions might be difficult to manage (on account of your incision). Still, having a c-section far from guarantees that you cannot nurse. Many a c-section mama has gone on to nurse fat, happy babies and, indeed, some have no problems nursing whatsoever. For others, there might be some additional challenges. But with guidance, persistence, and luck, they can be overcome.
"Keep On Top Of Your Pain Meds And You Should Feel OK"
FACTS. Both my OB-GYN and all my nurses stressed the importance of regularly scheduled doses of a couple of medications in order to "keep ahead" of the pain. This is probably the top piece of advice I give anyone I know who is having a c-section. Not to say there wasn't post-op pain involved in this whole ordeal, but thanks to those sweet, sweet painkillers, it never got debilitating or even especially bad.
"Walking Every Day Will Help Your Recovery"
First, let's take a moment to remember Joanna Rohrback, aka The Prancersie Lady depicted above. Look at her. Isn't she glorious? I wonder what she's up to lately.
You won't be mincing about like that delicate and graceful woman so soon after birth, but taking the time and effort to get up and move around for a bit every day absolutely aids in your recovery so you can go back to prancing ASAP. Start slow and just walk the halls of the hospital for a bit. Once you're home, try to venture around your block. Within two weeks I was walking a mile a day in my neighborhood and felt great. Everyone is different, so everyone's needs are different, but believe in yourself. After all: you're a badass who just had a baby pulled out of you!
"You'll Probably Feel Basically Back To Normal Within Six Weeks"
It was actually more like three or four weeks which, again, was goddamn miraculous. I couldn't believe it. Now, I wasn't like 100 percent at four or even six weeks, but I'd say it was a solid 90 to 95 percent. I'll take that after major surgery and a month and a half with an infant!
"You Should Be Able To Give Birth Vaginally In The Future If You Want"
Many people believe the old adage "once a c-section always a c-section," and with good reason. That used to be the most sound medical advice due to an increased likelihood of uterine rupture. But as methods of surgery improved, so too did a woman's ability to deliver vaginally for subsequent births. Nowadays, the American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics posits that most women are good candidates to attempt a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC) and should be encouraged if they wish to do so. Unfortunately word seems to be spreading slowly, even among practitioners, many of whom make it a policy only to offer scheduled c-sections to women who have had a previous cesarean birth. But thanks to my OB's assurances, I felt empowered to seek a VBAC-friendly care provider for my subsequent pregnancy. Not everyone has to feel pressure to attempt a vaginal delivery, but without all viable options available to us, we're not really making choices about our births.
So there you have it, dear reader. Yes, c-sections sometimes get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason, but with the right kind of OB-GYN to guide you through it really can be a positive, powerful, and empowering experience.

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An update on the first delivery of crowdfunded resources to DHS for building a border wall!
Real Dangers of The Border Patrol – op. ed. by Tamela Anne Hyatt
Only a fool would believe that violence has never been perpetrated on our Border Patrol Agents by illegal aliens trying to enter America. The social welfare programs that America offers to illegal aliens residing in our country is an enticement many cannot refuse. But the nature of illegal aliens has changed in the recent past;…
American Border Foundation on the Fli Mackie Show
American Border Foundation on the Fli Mackie Show, on Radio 1100 KFNX on October 16, 2018.
Representative Kevin McCarthy Announces bill to fund entirety of border wall
A bill has been announced that would fund the requested border wall. Can it ever pass?
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American Border Foundation is finalizing the details of the first delivery of crowdsourced funds for the border wall to the Department of Homeland Security.
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ABF Visits with Mary Hukill and Community Garden Revolution
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American Border Foundation Reaches Milestone in Border Wall Crowdfunding
American Border Foundation, the participating Sheriffs, and everyone who's shared the concept nationwide have raised over $100,000 for border security!
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Although the goal of most parties may be to reach a final settlement on the designated day of mediation, it is not uncommon for negotiations to continue after the formal session. Such "rolling" negotiations can raise several issues, including whether such negotiations continue to be covered by the ADR rules, whether agreements must be evidenced in writing and what law is applicable in enforcing settlement agreements.
The Indiana Court of Appeals in the recent case of Ellison v. Town of Yorktown, Indiana, 18A02-1504-PL-233 (Dec. 4, 2015), reaffirmed prior Indiana cases holding that settlement agreements, whether reached with or without mediation, are governed by the general principle of contract law and generally not required to be in writing. In Ellison, a landowner and town were engaged in negotiations over easements to construct a storm sewer and hiking trail. The negotiations began in February 2013 and continued in a series of meetings and letters and culminated in a Sept. 19, 2013, letter in which the landowner indicated that:
"Given the time to reflect, she has become concerned about the negative impact the presence of the trail will have on the value of her property … ."
In light of those concerns, the landowner added additional terms and conditions. The town considered a final settlement agreement had been reached previously and sued to enforce the agreement. The trial court agreed, granting summary judgment for the town.
In affirming the trial court, the Court of Appeals found that the series of communications were settlement negotiations and that whether a binding settlement was reached would be determined by general principles of contract law. Although Ellison apparently did not involve a formal mediation, the ruling is consistent with Silkey v Investors Diversified Services, Inc. 690 N.E. 2nd 329 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997), in which the same court ruled that the provisions of Rule 2.7 (E)(2) of the Indiana Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules (which provide that if an agreement is reached in mediation, that agreement "shall be reduced to writing") was a rule of mediation "process" and did not change the general principles of contract law which control the enforceability of settlement agreements.
Those general principles of contract law applicable to settlement negotiations and reaffirmed by Ellison include the following:
• In Indiana, settlement agreements are strongly favored;
• If a party agrees to settle a pending action but refuses to consummate the settlement agreement, the opposing party may obtain a judgment enforcing the agreement;
• Settlement agreements are governed by the general principles of contract law and generally are not required to be in writing;
• To have a valid settlement, there must be an offer, acceptance and mutual assent;
• For a settlement agreement to be enforceable, there must be evidence of an intent to be bound and a definiteness of terms;
• An acceptance that varies the terms of an offer is a rejection and a counteroffer which can then be enforced by the original offerer;
• A party's assent to terms may be expressed by acts which manifest acceptance; and,
• If a writing is required by the statute of frauds, the writing requirement can be provided by a series of letters.
The Ellison case should serve to guide courts in enforcing settlement agreements allegedly reached either outside of mediation or as the result of follow-up and continuing discussions after a formal mediation session. The issue when a mediation formally ends is still not settled with particularity. The draftees of the Uniform Mediation Act considered the issue in depth and stated in the comments as follows:
"[T]he drafting committees also elected to leave the question of when a mediation ends to the sound judgment of the courts to determine according to the facts and circumstances presented by individual cases." Comment, Rule 2(2) UMA.
Although negotiations continuing after a formal mediation session may not be covered by certain provisions of the ADR Rules (such as provisions for sanctions and immunity), Ellison is consistent with the conclusion that the follow-up "rolling" negotiations will nevertheless be subject to the provisions of Indiana Rule of Evidence 408 and will be interpreted pursuant to general provisions of contract law concerning enforceability of agreements.
Finally, participants in mediation and settlement negotiations should be aware of the evolving potential result from the current reality of electronic communications. Emails may form contractual obligations despite the existence of formal integration and "no oral modification" clauses in pre-existing contracts. See, for example, "The Questionable Effect of Informal and Instantaneous Electronic Communication on the Validity of 'No Oral Modification' Clauses: Are Texts, Tweets, and Email Destroying the Sanctity of Contract Law?" 90 U. of Det.Mercy L.Rev. 35 (2012).•
• John R. Van Winkle, of Van Winkle Baten Dispute Resolution, is a former chair of the American Bar Association's Section of Dispute Resolution and author of West's Indiana Rules of Dispute Resolution Annotated. The opinions expressed are those of the author.


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Puntland has run out of patience with Somaliland over civilian killings, Information Minister Mohamud Hassan So'ade said on Wednesday,.
So'ade made remarks during an interview with State Television, PLTV in the capital, Garowe as Somaliland has celebrated 25 years of self-declared independence.
He added they are dismayed at what is happening in Lasanod, referring to protests that turned violent when anti-Somaliland rally participants clashed with security forces.
A civilian has been reported killed in the incident while three others wounded in what could be exacerbating the already-volatile situation in disputed Sool and Sanaag regions.
"This is an Intolerable act and our patience had already run short on Lasanod.
Locals must smooth out their differences and stand up for their defense," said So'adde in a veiled warning directed towards Somaliland.
Moreover, he didn't rule out the possibility of taking action if forced to do so in his remarks broadcast live on Puntland State TV later in the day.
Somaliland officials could not be reached for comments regarding violent Lasanod incident. Puntland and Somaliland have been at loggerheads over the ownership of the regions since the latter militarily seized Lasanod in October 2007.
Puntland President Abdiweli Mohamed Ali campaigned on a platform of restoring Lasanod back in the hands at the height of presidential election in early 2014.


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text: The Denver Post's Politics West today reports about recent corporate contributions to Denver's Democratic National Convention:Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter "wrote a thank-you note to Chicago Democratic donor Fred Eychaner for his $250,000 contribution, and got Safeway and Amgen on board in a trip to Washington." Bill Ritter must be wishing it could be easy to find that much money to cover his campaign - er, inaugural committee - debt. With more than enough money left over to fund an investigation to find the conveniently vanished computer potentially containing key evidence about Ritter's campaign fund scandal. If you were hoping for real analysis of the Democratic National Convention, then stop by Slapstick Politics. … [Read more...]


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I'm trying to dig myself out from the hole of laziness and to-much-to-do that I've fallen into lately, and get back to blogging more regularly again… we'll see how well that goes…
Happy Easter! Have a great day.
I just realized how long it's been since I visited your blog!
I don't get the sense that lazy is an accurate description for you! Blog when you can or want to – no pressure!
Have a great holiday!
Hah. I spend so much time stupidly staring at things on the internet when I could be doing so many other things instead.
I always tell myself I'm going to blog more…and then I never do. Oops. I should at least be better about reading and commenting…I miss you guys lol
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HarmonicSapien ft. Christian JaLon- I Was 17
Christian JaLon has been seriously killing it recently and she's back with HarmonicSapien for one of my favorite songs of the week. I Was 17 is a relaxing, soothing track that oozes nonchalant confidence thanks to both JaLon's lyrics and diction and HarmonicSapien's incredibly well put together production. The beat on this one is definitely harmonic and it's one of my favorite pieces of HarmonicSapien production to date. This duo definitely has some solid chemistry and I hope they team up again for another track or two. Listen to I Was 17 below.


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Further roles of Rbfox1 in autism identified
New research carried out at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA; CA, USA) has uncovered further roles of Rbfox1, a gene known to be linked to the development of autism. The findings were published recently in Neuron and could provide new avenues for treatment targets for the disorder.
"Before we can develop an effective therapy to target a gene, we must first understand how the gene operates in the cell," commented principal investigator Kelsey Martin (UCLA).
Study coauthor, Daniel Geschwind (UCLA), and colleagues previously linked mutations in Rbfox1 to an increased risk of autism development. By collaborating with UCLA molecular geneticist, Douglas Black (UCLA), they aimed to combine their cell biology approach with sophisticated DNA-sequencing technology to help identify the function of Rbfox1.
"Our results turned up an exciting new set of genetic connections," commented Black. "We found that where Rbfox1 was located in the cell determined what genes it influenced."
Rbfox1's function was compared between the cell nucleus, where it is traditionally considered to have the most impact, and the cytoplasm. Despite previous thinking that the nucleus is the main site of activity for the gene, the team's experiments indicated that nuclear and cytoplasmic Rbfox1 isoforms regulate distinct neuronal mRNAs.
The genes targeted by Rbfox1 in the cytoplasm were highly enriched with proteins important for healthy development of the brain. The disruption of these genes therefore is thought to result in an increased risk of autism.
"While some experts have hinted at the role of cytoplasmic gene control by Rbfox1 in autism risk, no one has systematically explored it in nerve cells before," explained Martin."Our study is the first to discover that dozens of autism risk genes have special functions in the cytoplasm and share common pathways in regulating the brain cells."
The next aims for the team are to investigate the mechanism by which Rbfox1 controls genes in the cytoplasm in order to ultimately identify new drug targets for the disorder.
"This is a fundamental discovery that poses significant treatment implications," concluded Geschwind. "Because so many genes are linked to autism risk, identifying common pathways where these genes overlap will greatly simplify our ability to develop new treatments."
Source: University of California, Los Angeles press release: http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/untapped-region-in-brain-cell-offers-goldmine-of-drug-targets-for-new-autism-treatments; Lee J et al. Cytoplasmic Rbfox1 Regulates the Expression of Synaptic and Autism-Related Genes. Neuron 89(1), 113–128 (2016).


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hey guys,
We all would have heard about forkbomb, a simple program which if executed, consumes your system resources until ur system crashes. Shell script implementing fork bomb can be written in 11 characters.
!(){ !|!& };!
Where ! denotes the function name and !|! calls itself and pipes the output to the another call of ! itself.
& makes the child to run back and it can never die and keep replicating until ur system crashes with the lack of resources.
; terminates the function.
! will inturn call the function ! aka fork().
Any users of ur system can run this command and make it crash. But still we have a way to secure our system from our users and groups. Thats by, restricting no of process an user can run at an instant.
We can specify this info in the file named limits.conf (/etc/security/limits.conf)
username hard nproc 200
groupname hard nproc 200
where nproc represents no of processes. Similarly we can limit no of logins and no of opened files for an user and so on..


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Dubstep, gunfire and Brian Cox - it must be the Syndicate launch trailer!
Syndicate is almost here and as is tradition these days, that means it's about time we got a launch trailer. So how about some Brian Cox and Rosario Dawson doing what they do, a pounding backbeat by Nero and plenty of violent gameplay to get you in the mood?
Those of you who pay attention to such things may notice some similarities between this game and another recent release that told the tale of a man granted superpowers by way of technological enhancements, a point driven home by the statement "I never wanted this." Makes me wonder if the guy on the table asked for this. [If this game is anything like the original Syndicate, he didn't.] But in fairness, that kind of thematic crossover is inevitable given the similar settings, and Syndicate looks to me like it's going to be a much more straightforward shooter than Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Syndicate comes out on February 21 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. In the meantime, if you like the music - and why wouldn't you? - the Nero remix playing in the trailer and other mixes from Digitalism, Skrillex and Flux Pavilion are up for grabs on Facebook.


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Eligibility: Recent Ph.D, or currently working on their PhD thesis.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2018
Funding: Postdoctoral stipend of $67,000, or PhD stipend of $31,000.
The Academy Scholars Program at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is designed for outstanding scholars in the beginning of their careers. The program allows scholars who are focused on the social sciences or law (particularly in the areas of language and history of cultures outside of the United States or Canada) to conduct research elucidating issues both past and present. These issues can be related to domestic, transnational, or comparative topics.
Candidates are chosen based on their resourcefulness and initiative, along with their overall originality. Individuals whose work in regions outside of the United States shows promise for exceptional careers in major institutions or universities will be given preference.
Selected candidates will be granted a two-year, in-residence, postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They will receive ample financial assistance, as well as research support, in order to engage in long-term research projects in their chosen disciplines. These scholars will receive mentors, known as the Senior Scholars, to guide them along in achieving their greatest academic potential.
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Assessment in the Multi-ethnic Primary Classroom
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Does compulsory assessment of children's learning diminish the attainment of ethnic minority children in school? This book brings together current thinking on assessment and related issues in the education of ethnic minority pupils in British schools. Teachers, governors and parents will find here an up-to-the minute review of aspects of The National Curriculum assessment in the multi-ethnic classroom. Practical advice is offered on approaches that can lead black and bilingual pupils to higher achievement.
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DOs and DON'Ts of winter fashion
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Our friends at Nau have reopened their online store today. Be sure to check out the clothing and creativity.
Thanks for that recipe to go with the turkey. Do you ever look at the New York Time's Mark Bittman, "the minimalist'? This is a guy that can cook real tasty, simple things.
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We build, quality test and ship our laser cutters to places across the globe and to thousands of happy customers, every day. That said, there are instances where a machine is mistreated in shipping; or even the case of a machine needing some extra love and attention after some extended use. When this happens, Full Spectrum Laser wants to make everything right. To best facilitate technical support, we have created some tips and reminders that will maximize your time and efforts to return your laser cutter to optimal performance.
When you purchase a Full Spectrum Laser machine, you have 30 days to use it, push it, test it and generally give it all you got for peak performance. If anything isn't right, we will fix it. This will require some communication as we try to isolate the issue and determine the best solution. In rare cases, this means we completely replace the machine, but often, there are quicker solutions that don't require reshipping the entire laser cutter. During this time, you are top priority for customer support so that you can get to your projects as quick as possible. This includes live support on the phone, if needed.
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After the first month, and up to the first year, your machine is covered by our best-in-the-business warranty. At this time, we have passed the first 30 days and your laser cutter should be humming along. If issues occur past this first month, up to the first year, chat and email support are readily available with your warranty fully active. At this stage, it may take a little longer to isolate and determine the issue. Customers can speed this process up by having a detailed work log showing where the error is occurring, as well as pictures or video showing the problem. Our online ticket system will guide you on how to best describe your problem for the fastest response. If live phone support is deemed necessary, we will contact you at no extra charge.
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Beyond the first year, normal usage can create the need for replacing some parts or general wear that requires extra attention. Those with an extended warranty receive the same benefits of the first year warranty. Those that do not have the extended warranty can still receive full customer support, primarily through chat and email. Once again, being as detailed as possible, with pictures and video, greatly speeds up the technical support process.
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Chandigarh/Palwal (Face2News)
Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal said that the government has started a transparent and corruption free new culture. Now jobs are not given by any particular person, but jobs are taken by the youth on the strength of their hard work and ability. It is the government's endeavor that every youth of Haryana would get employment opportunities in some area. The youth, who will not be able to get jobs, will be made so skilled in the field of skills that they can start their own ventures. With this, every hand in the state will get work.
The Chief Minister was speaking in a function organised at Anaj Mandi in Palwal today.He said that BJP has won all the elections in the state and created history by winning all the Lok Sabha seats in the state for the first time.
He said that the BJP government has set up a new system in the state. Earlier governments had discrimination and corrupt practices on every step, which the present government has eliminated. In the transparent manner, 67,000 youths have so far been given jobs in various departments. Women police station have been opened for the protection of women and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign brought significant improvements in sex ratio. Girls' education and security were given more attention.Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar said that Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi worked to enhance the prestige of India, Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal has also worked to increase the status of Haryana in the entire country. Today, people do not have to visit ministers and leaders for jobs and other things, but all the facilities are being provided online, he added.
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Krishan Pal Gurjar said that Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi worked to enhance the prestige of India, Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal has also worked to increase the status of Haryana in the entire country. Today, people do not have to visit ministers and leaders for jobs and other things, but all the facilities are being provided online, he added.
Under the Swachhta Abhiyan, the state was made open-defecation free. Through the Antyodaya Bhawan and the Saral Kendras, 450 types of services and schemes related to different departments of the state are being provided to the people. He said that CSC centers have been opened in about 4,000 villages. Now people are getting the benefits of government facilities by sitting at their homes. So far, about 32 lakh people have availed the benefits of online services without any person's recommendation. Millions of people availed the benefit of the CM window and also saved the crores of rupees to the government. Earlier, there were flaws in the implementation of the pensions schemes, under which mischievous persons used to grab money of eligible persons. But since the government has started providing benefiting of these schemes through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme, there has been considerable transparency in it. So far 90 lakh people have been given the benefit of the DBT scheme.
He said that 58,000 small industries have been set up in the state and about 3.57 lakh youth have got jobs in the private sector, most of them belonging to Haryana. He said that in previous governments, leaders used to fill their houses, but the present State Government has considered the entire state as its own home and hence work is being done for the well being of everyone.
The government has planned to give unemployed youth an allowance for 100 hours of work, so far 60,000 unemployed youth have benefited from this scheme. He said that Yellow Cards of poor people will be made in the month of July. Today, 24 hours power is being supplied to 3,600 villages of the state. Similarly, the government has bought farmers' bajra, mustard, wheat and paddy crops at reasonable prices.
He said that Palwal has benefited a lot with the construction of KMP and KGP Expressway. Apart from this, work has been started to build two Railway Over Bridge at Bamni Kheda and at Rasulpur gate where Shri Vishwakarma Skill University is being established. The construction of elevated bridges in Palwal city is underway. He said that more funds and facilities will be provided to the Zila Parishads in future so that maximum people get benefited with the decentralization of power. He said that today, the government has made schemes and benefited all sections including the players, farmers, businessmen and laborers. Police officers have been instructed to hold criminals in the state and get them punished so that there is peace in the state.


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Egyptian Queen
Dress the Egyptian Queen in this game with the best clothes she has available. Choose between the 10 different dresses she has, with the possibility to combine them to create new designs. Should you do her hair like Cleopatra or leave her hair free? It's all up to you.


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March Against Monsanto Pictures
I attended a "March Against Monsanto" event and shot a couple pictures while there. It was an eclectic group, ranging from the green movement to libertarians and even mainstream Republicans and Democrats who simply disagree with Monsanto's takeover of private farms via patent laws.
Next Issue Campaign Coming This Month!
Hello friends and fans!
With great excitement, I would like to inform you that we are working to launch the next Indiegogo support campaign for the second issue.
The page should be up by the end of May, so stayed tuned for the opening!
Right now, we are heavily looking for two things:
1. Sponsors for advertisement (e.g. Full-page, back page, and Website sponsors.)
2. Vendors who sell products for which we can sell perks.
If you can help in either way or know someone who can, please e-mail us on our Contact page.
Thank you for standing for liberty! We are so stoked!
Lifting For Liberty: Ben Lowrey's Secrets to a Superhero Body
He may not have superpowers just yet, but liberty activist and health guru, Ben Lowrey, might have the superhuman body down pat. We asked Ben for the inside scoop on how to get that superhero look without the cosmic radiation or toxic chemical spill:
1. How did you become a lover of liberty?
BEN: I started becoming exposed to the 9/11 conspiracy theories around 2005. That's when I first released that the world does not function in the way that we were taught at school. I watched Zeitgeist in 2007 and then that made me even more aware that government does not necessarily work for the people's best interests.
2. When did you begin lifting?
BEN: I began weight lifting in 2012 after my hair suddenly fell out, a condition known as alopecia. I quickly became interested in health because I wanted to find the reason for my hairless. I didn't want to look ugly so I naturally felt compelled to make myself more attractive. Bodybuilding was a natural reaction to that.
3. What made you want to pursue physical fitness?
BEN: Once I improved my diet and started exercising, the results started to show, and so health and fitness quickly became a part of my lifestyle. Once I had gained that initial momentum, it felt natural to do more and more exercise. Now it feels like part of my identity. It's part of who I am.
4. What's your strategy for a superhero body?
BEN: Jada Castellari kindly taught me the basics of bodybuilding. I learned that I must train the muscle for strength and size separately. Strength is caused by lifting very heavy (6 reps max) and tearing the muscle fibers Size is caused by pumping the muscle (12 reps) to drain the energy supply so that the energy storage area of the muscle grows bigger. By combining the two styles, there are more fibers to inflate. Also, fat loss is important so that the muscle definition becomes visible.
5. How do you see liberty and lifting fitting together?
BEN: Liberty is taking control of your moral compass. Lifting is taking control of your body. Both matter. Both have helped me feel more alive and more purposeful.
You can learn more about Ben's tactics for physical perfection through his videos at youtube.com/benlowreyhimself:
Ben is a man of many talents, running the popular Youtube channel "benlowreyhimself" and benlowrey.com. When not exercising or helping others get into shape, Ben teaches guitar lessons via Skype and hosts interviews with liberty activists like Mike Shanklin, Chase Rachels, and Christie Diaz.
Teaming up for liberty!
Voluntaryist and Volarchist team up to fight tyranny!
Print Copies Have Arrived!
Print copies have arrived! They will be sent soon to inital purchasers! The purchase link at Indyplanet will be posted soon as well as the public release link!


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The sce file extension is related to Hypervideo, also known as hyperlinked video,a displayed video stream that contains embedded, user clickable anchors, allowing navigation between video and other hypermedia elements.
Hypervideo is thus analogous to hypertext, which allows a reader to click on a word in one document and retrieve information from another document, or from another place in the same document. That is, hypervideo combines video with a non linear information structure, allowing a user to make choices based on the content of the video and the user's interests.
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Emergency services were called to the scene of a fire in Broadstairs which seriously damaged the top floor of a house.
The blaze broke out in Rectory Road earlier this evening (January 8).
Police and ambulance crews were also called to the incident.
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Kent Fire and Rescue has not confirmed reports that occupants in the house are unaccounted for.
Firefighters were still at the scene at around 9pm, damping down hotspots.
A Kent Police spokesman said: "Officers are currently at the scene of a fire in a property in Rectory Road, Broadstairs, assisting Kent Fire and Rescue Service.
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Two paintings from 1964 by Bob Thompson are going up on the auction block on October 9, 2011 as part of The Collection of Richard Dorso.
During his brief yet prolific career, Bob Thompson (1937-1966) became one of the first African-American painters to be embraced by the art market. The sudden death of Thompson in 1966 introduced a void in the critical appreciation of African-American artists that didn't end until the emergence of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Thompson was a devoted student of the classical masters and sought to reinvigorate their themes for a contemporary audience through his use of bold colors and narrative warmth. In 1959, after completing his studies in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Thompson moved to New York's Lower East Side where he immersed himself in the burgeoning jazz and arts scene. His work gained immediate attention at the Delancey Street Museum and two years later he was granted a Whitney Foundation fellowship to paint in London and Paris where he was finally able to study the old masters firsthand. After traveling and living with his wife in Ibiza, Spain, Thompson returned to New York City to exhibit his work at a number of galleries and museums, including the Paula Cooper Gallery, the Martha Johnson Gallery, the Whitney Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1966, eager to continue his lifelong study of the mythological themes that illuminate his paintings, Thompson and his wife traveled to Rome where his continued drug use during his recovery from gall bladder surgery resulted in his death.
– Paul Des Marais, Contributing Writer
Lot Information
Lot 49
Bob (Robert Louis) Thompson
Venus & Adonis
Oil on canvas
Signed "BThompson", dated, titled verso
Canvas: 10″ x 8″; Frame: 11″ x 9″
Estimate $4,000 – 6,000
Lot 50
Bob (Robert Louis) Thompson
Mythological scene
Acrylic on paper
Signed and dated lower left
Image: 10.75″ x 10.125″; Frame: 16.5″ x 15.5″
Estimate $4,000 – 6,000
"Bob Thompson (1937-1966)." Hollistaggert.com. Hollis Taggert Galleries, 2011. Web. 3 Oct. 2011.


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Fourteen stories, out of almost eighty written between 1978 and 2004, represent "the best" of Rumpole's career. As a bonus there are the six pages from the novel Mortimer was working on when he died.
Whilst the world outside moves on, the essentials of life remain the same for barrister-at-law, Horace Rumpole – a glass (or bottle) of Château Thames Embankment, the occasional trip to Pommeroy's Wine bar en route to "She Who Must Be Obeyed" at Foxbury Mansions and, rather less occasionally, jabs at and triumphs over his senior colleagues in Equity Chambers.
The crimes and the criminals might have changed over the course of his long career, but Rumpole's trust in the legal system, his delight in overcoming all that is pompous and snobbish about the law and his sense of humour remain undimmed.
This is the first time I've written a review before I've finished the book. Cheating? Maybe. But I prefer to think of it as rationing the pleasure. Although most of the stories were familiar to me, from earlier books and/or the TV series starring the brilliantly cast Leo McKern, they remain a delightful way to spend an evening.
Verdict: Well rounded plots, a sympathetic central "character", neat endings, humour, justice, good writing – what's not to like my old darlings? ****


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We continue to watch videos about the Russian industrial enterprises in the competition of the plant of the new Russian industry. Today we will learn about the company, which operates in the North of Russia. It tells about their social and employment policy.
Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk … This is where there is the largest in the Russian shipbuilding complex "Production Association" Sevmash "(JSC" PO "Sevmash"). The company is interesting in that it is the country's only builder of nuclear submarines. In addition, a large separate area of the company is the creation of offshore platforms for oil and gas. But this video is dedicated mainly the story is not about the production, and the people who work at the company. His greatest asset, "Sevmash" said frames. On this and says in his video, "Social security to workers."
How often do we talk about social policy in Russia's industrial production? Let's take a look at the life of the plant on this side! Roller
We think it's very interesting ..
Photo video! Roller under the cut
Brief information about the company:
"Production Association" Sevmash "(OAO" PO "Sevmash")
Date of establishment of the enterprise, the 21/12/1939
Place of business: Arkhangelsk Oblast., Severodvinsk
Industry: Shipbuilding
Main products: the ships and submarines for the Russian Defense Ministry and foreign customers, marine engineering for oil and gas, commercial shipbuilding, products for industrial purposes for the metallurgical, machine-building, oil and gas and other industries
The total number of employees 25,000 people, including young people — 40%.


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Pro-Cloud BlueLight
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Identity and authentication
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|At least 12 months
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Elizabeth is first to hook-up on a very nice rainbow.
Soon brought to net along with a very happy grin!
Peter follows quickly with a good solid brown… by lunch time four to hand… all on the dries.
After lunch it was a classic sneaking down to the water, fish sighted way up the bank, and working only a few metres from the edge.
A spot-on presentation with the Blue Damsel and "we're on!"
Another quality brown.
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Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.
Simeon is a righteous and devout man who has been looking for the 'consolation' or 'comforting' (paraklēsis) of Israel. The phrase is an unmistakable reference to the theme of the 'comforting' of Israel and Zion that is found widely in Isaiah 40-66. The most interesting passage is Isaiah 52:7-10:
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." The voice of your watchmen - they lift up their voice; together they sing for joy; for eye to eye they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem. The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Here we have an announcement of 'good news' that YHWH is returning to Zion following Israel's protracted exile; he will defeat Israel's enemies and reign as king. This is what Jesus will enact prophetically when he rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. The people of Israel will be comforted, forgiven; her judgment will be brought to an end (cf. Isaiah 40:1-2). Moreover, Isaiah's statement 'he has redeemed Jerusalem' is picked up by Luke in his account of the prophetess Anna, who spoke of Jesus 'to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem' (Lk. 2:38).
When Isaiah says that 'all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God', he does not mean that all the ends of the earth will be saved or that they will hear the gospel. He means that the nations will see what God has done for his people. Arguably, Simeon makes the same limited point when he speaks of a salvation that has been 'prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles' (Luke 2:30-31). The salvation of this oppressed people in the midst of the powerful and hostile nations of the world will reveal to the world the true nature of YHWH, especially his faithfulness towards the people of his promise.
Psalm 98:1-3 speaks of the salvation of Israel that God has 'made known'; his righteousness has been 'revealed… in the sight of the nations'. 'All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.' In Isaiah the servant of the Lord will bring about the restoration of Israel and in the process will be 'a light for the nations' (Is. 49:6; cf. 42:6). He will release the prisoners from darkness (Is. 49:6; cf. 42:7; 61:1), he will open the eyes of the blind (42:7); he will 'bring back the preserved of Israel' (49:6). But this salvation will have an impact on the nations: they will see what God has done for his people (52:10), they will see the character of his righteousness and justice, they will acknowledge his power and glory (49:7), they will be instrumental in bringing back the scattered Jews to Zion (49:22; 60:4), they will travel to see the 'light' of Israel, bringing tribute and praise (60:1-14), they will recognize the people of Israel as 'priests of the Lord… ministers of our God' (61:6), they will see the righteousness and glory of Israel (62:2).
The point is that what is envisaged in the birth stories is not a universal salvation but the deliverance of a people from oppression and the restoration of worship and justice. This is a localized event, but it will not go unnoticed in the world; it will have a profound impact on the nations. The journey of the magi to pay homage to the new king exemplifies this.
A narrative theology needs to respect these constraints. But a narrative theology must also, of course, ask questions about where this national salvation leads. What is the place in the world of a people that has been saved by the child who was to travel a path of suffering obedience in order to become Israel's king?


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Thirty-five years ago, there was a handful of major ammunition companies and a few more, coming on strong. Regardless of the exact count, they dominated ammunition sales for everyone.
Remington, Winchester, Federal Cartridge, along with Speer/CCI and Hornady, were gaining momentum; Black Hills was just getting out of the gate; and CorBon was still two years away. Farther over the horizon were the specialty lines developed by these companies and others that came along.
Jump ahead to now
SIG Sauer, Browning, Armscor and a fair number of other companies have burst onto the scene over the past couple of years. Taurus tried its hand at it. There have been so many advances in bullet design and composition, as well as new propellants that get every bit of performance out of every caliber—especially the handgun realm.
But that doesn't mean this ammunition is "hotter." It remains within SAAMI specs, and that keeps pressures and velocities within certain parameters.
So, just what are we talking about in terms of performance? Will today's ammunition get us out of a jam, stop a fight or produce tighter groups than the fodder we had a generation ago? Only if you do your part. A bullet that misses the target isn't good for much, except possibly getting you into trouble because it hits something else.
Time for a reality check
Neither the hottest new gun nor the sizzling ammo-of-the-month club entry will suddenly make someone a better handgunner. That comes from within. Ammunition works only if it hits what you're aiming at and the marksmanship is good.
Recent Entries
On the plus side, let's take a look at some of the newer entries.
I've had a fair amount of experience lately with the new SIG V-Crown Elite Performance ammunition. In 9mm, SIG's 115-grain JHP bullet warped out of the muzzle of one pistol I was testing at an average of 1,157 fps, but I dug back into my records and found that in another 9mm pistol I tested, that round scooted out at 1,183 fps. SIG's 124-grain JHP crossed the screens at an average of 1,096 fps. That's going to hit hard.
Armscor 9mm ammunition averaged 1,061 fps out of an Armscor pistol. Black Hills loads averaged 1,237 fps out of that gun, and when I stoked the pistol with the CorBon 115-grainers, they warped across the screens at 1,393 fps, average.
The 9mm rounds were all fired recently from a Walther PPS semiauto pistol with a 3.18-inch barrel or an Armscor TCM Ultra with a 5-inch barrel.
.45 ACP Ammo
Now, let's take a look at some .45 ACP ammunition. This bunch was fired over a chronograph set 20 inches ahead of the muzzle.
There's Black Ops from HPR, which pushes a 150-grain OTF (for "open tip frangible") bullet that moved across my chronograph screens at an average of 983.8 fps.
The Barnes TAC XPD load, with a 185-grain hollowpoint, moved out at 881.1 fps average. If that doesn't seem like a sizzler, just stand downrange of it.
SIG Sauer Elite Performance offers a 200-grain hollowpoint that left the muzzle of my Springfield Armory Model 1911 at an average of 912.1 fps and showed the most consistent velocities that varied fewer than 20 fps among each round fired. That's been the same when I fired this stuff before.
The 185-grain DPX hollowpoint from CorBon streaked across the screens of my chronograph at an average of 1,035 fps.
If you want something that is simply awesome in the muzzle velocity category, Glaser's 165-grain Pow'R Ball launches a polymer-capped projectile out of the bore at an average of 1,148 fps. This ammunition actually ranges up an error message on my chronograph! It's a snappy load—with a muzzle blast to prove it—and I'd say the recoil was a little stouter than with the other rounds. Still, there was no sign of excessive pressure on the spent cases.
.45 Colt
Another cartridge that I believe makes a good defensive round is the .45 Colt. It's been around for 150 years, and it has a proven track record. Today, Hornady offers a .45 Colt load with a 185-grain FTX bullet in its Critical Defense lineup. This one clocks at 920 fps.
There's a Speer Gold Dot load pushing a 250-grain JHP that moves out at 750 to 800 fps, depending upon barrel length. I own two single-action revolvers, both from Ruger, in that caliber. One has a 4⅝-inch barrel and the other a 7½-inch tube. The longer barrel gets more out of this particular load, and I can say without fear of contradiction that a solid hit with a 250-grain bullet traveling at 800 fps is going to ruin someone's day.
Winchester offers a .45 Colt with a 225-grain Silvertip JHP that leaves the muzzle of my longer-barreled gun at 900 fps. That is going to hurt. I have known a couple of people over the years who have stopped black bears with the .45 Colt using that weight of bullet going at about that speed. (They didn't have chronographs at the time the animals were shot but, to my knowledge, neither of those critters got up to complain.)
.38 Special
A fair number of people use a .38 Special revolver because of its simplicity and the fact that it doesn't take a lot of dexterity to work a wheelgun.
I tried two loads from SIG Sauer—one a 125-grain FMJ with an advertised muzzle velocity of 900 fps. Out of my 6-inch Model 19 S&W, these loads averaged 858.7 fps; out of a 2½-inch Model 19, they averaged 733.0 fps—confirming that barrel length does matter.
The 125-grain JHP +P round, with an advertised velocity of 965 fps, left the muzzle of my 6-incher at 945.1 fps. Out of the snubby, they clocked an average of 840.7 fps. Still, that's enough horsepower to make an impression.
Switching to a 4-inch Colt Diamondback, I tried out a 125-grain Gold Dot that crossed the screens at 855.6 fps. Then came the Federal High Velocity 125-grain JHP, which was slightly faster at 858.3 fps. My third load was a Federal High Velocity 125-grain JSP that averaged 816.9 fps. A 125-grain Black Hills JHP clocked in at 783.8 fps.
All those rounds from the 4-inch Colt barrel are right in the ballpark for a .38 Special, and I have no concern about using any of them for self-defense.
.380 ACP Cartridge
Another cartridge that is popular with many people with varying degrees of experience and skill is the .380 ACP. Awhile back, I ran several different brands through a test gun and got some eye-opening results.
The DPX round from CorBon pushed an 80-grain bullet out of a Browning Black Label 1911-380 pistol at a sizzling 1,088 fps. I also tried the 90-grain Federal Hydra-Shoks through the same gun, and they scooted along at an average of 1,036 fps.
Coming back down to earth, the 85-grain Winchester Silvertips averaged 977.4 fps, while some 95-grain FMJs from American Eagle moved out at 967.6 fps.
.357 Magnum
I also had a chance to try out several loads in .357 Magnum, firing them from my 6-inch Model 19. This was an interesting experience.
The box that holds SIG Sauer's sizzling, new 125-grain JHP ammunition in .357 Magnum V-Crown says that it clocks 1,356 fps. I have a news flash for SIG: Out of my 6-inch S&W, it averaged 1,471, with my chronograph set about 18 inches ahead of the muzzle. Recoil was about average for a .357 load, and I saw no signs of excess pressure—although in terms of accuracy, this stuff is dead on.
The Gold Dot 125-grain JHP rounds averaged 1,492 fps, while the Winchester 125-grain JHP rounds averaged 1,443.6 fps. Needless to say, I was favorably impressed, and if I didn't reload my own ammunition for the trail and for carrying in the backcountry during hunting season, I'd certainly stock up on any of this factory stuff!
I had a box of Extreme Shock 85-grain AFR ("Air Freedom Round") loads. This projectile is designed to fragment, and it left the muzzle at an awesome 1,687 fps average. However, the downside was that I had a heck of a time ejecting the empties.
I also experienced trouble ejecting spent cases after I fired the CorBon 180-grain Hunter high-velocity rounds that averaged 1,042 fps across the screens. Nevertheless, on the up side, this ammunition is accurate, as well.
Actually, the problem appeared to be with one case from each brand, and when I checked the primers for pressure signs, they were flat on one specific case. (Your "mileage" may vary.)
The 110-grain Winchester JHP roared out of the muzzle at 1,263 fps average, and when I fired the 158-grain Black Hills loads, they averaged a comfortable 1,088 fps with what I consider a rather mild recoil.
"Will today's ammunition get us out of a jam, stop a fight or produce tighter groups than the fodder we had a generation ago?"
The Bottom Line
What does all of this really mean? In my opinion, it simply means that today's defensive ammunition is the best it's ever been, and there are lots of choices. We're not talking about winning a match but winning something far more important and being around to talk about it. Your result with any of this ammunition or with something else you try might be different, depending upon the firearm you're using.
Now, I'm about to commit blasphemy. For reasons I cannot fathom, some people put quite a bit of importance on group size with everything they shoot.
When you're using a hunting or competition rifle, match pistol or revolver, that consideration is certainly important. However, with a fighting pistol, at gunfighting ranges, not so much, and that's what we're talking about here.
All these rounds, fired from a decent pistol by someone reasonably competent with a handgun, should group within 2 or 3 inches at 10 to 15 yards when fired at the bench. But gunfights don't happen at the bench, and in an emergency, the very last thing you ought to be thinking about is producing a tight, match-size group. You are thinking about survival and protecting the lives of your family or companions. Everything else takes a distant second place.
This is not an endorsement of "spray and pray." One should concentrate on hitting center-of-mass, of course. But keep in mind that what you'll be shooting at in a life-threatening emergency is not going to be standing still to allow for a tiny little group.
I shot a mule deer buck once many years ago with a .41 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk, using handloads. The buck was moving slowly, and the first round struck high behind the shoulders. The second round, fired at about 35 yards, miraculously hit about 2 inches from where the first one landed. I could brag that this was due simply to my skill with a six-gun and the consistency of my loads, but there was a fair amount of luck involved in that double-tap.
Get the Job Done
When a target is moving and just might be shooting at you, you cannot depend upon each round you fire to hit the target precisely where you want. However, at defensive ranges, any of these loads in the calibers I discussed can hit what they're supposed to.
At that point, the bullet will do its work. Now, do yours.


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Halloween or Día de los Muertos would probably be a more appropriate season for this one than the time around Thanksgiving, but as someone who builds Ice Planet battle fleets at the height of a Texas summer I seem to have a bit of a thing for unseasonal building.
Yes, it's a skeletal space fleet. I told you everything's cooler in space.
I'm not sure whether these ships are crewed by the undead or just an interplanetary tribe with a strong skull-and-bones fetish, but if you're dealing with zero-gravity and vacuum then it really doesn't matter what your ships look like. After a certain technological point it becomes "why not?"
So, a skeletal fleet.
I built the large ship first and then scaled down, with the tiny vessel next and then the intermediate one that looks like it's got some Klingon in its ancestry. It's sort of bizarre how much I want to build with white exactly when my daughter is using most of our stocks of that colour, but bloodymindedness is something of a personal trait, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Still, it's a little frustrating. Maybe she'll let me break up her model soon, and then I can go back to wanting to use grey and blue. Or green; I haven't used green as a major colour in a build for what feels like ages.
Anyway, enough of my random musings on colour choices! I built a skeletal starship, then turned it into a small fleet. The big ship is called the Orcus, after the Roman god of death; the smaller ships are the Vulture and the Scarab. Don't ask me to make any more, because I really am out of white now.


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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) turned heads in January with the debut of AutoRip, and now it's turning turntables.
The leading online retailer is expanding its popular platform that provides buyers of select CDs instant access to high-quality MP3s of every track on the record, through Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s Cloud Player. This week, Amazon is expanding the perk to include instant streaming access for all vinyl purchases, too.
One can argue that vinyl buyers are a thin niche of throwback music lovers. If they wanted digital copies, they would've bought CDs. Vinyl collectors treasure the sonic warmth of a needle dropping on a grooved disc.
However, vinyl buffs also have smartphones and PCs. This is a clear value-added product and, if you were nuts to buy CDs from any place other than Amazon — if the disc you were set on buying was one of the more than 50,000 titles originally available — the same theory applies to vinyl.
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s cementing its leadership position in the realm of physical music media.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) can't match that. It may be the country's biggest seller of music, but its transactions are strictly digital. It can't offer a CD — that someone can, in turn, give as a gift — without losing the tunes through Amazon's Cloud Player.
It's not as if the bricks-and-mortar chains can match Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), either. Sure, they sell CDs and occasionally vinyl, but some have retreated from the digital download space. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stopped selling MP3 downloads three years ago.
Digital lockers of purchased music as a concept isn't new. The original MP3.com did exactly that a decade ago, but it was sued into submission by the labels. Amazon's not going to let that happen. It has struck deals with the participating labels, explaining why the number of participating titles are still small in number.
AutoRip has probably helped grow Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s retail market share, as well as awareness of Amazon's Cloud Player. After all, we're not just talking about new purchases. Anyone who has bought a CD or vinyl dating back to the music store's launch in 1998, now has retroactive access to those songs digitally.
At a time when all of the tech titans are either rolling out, or rumored to be rolling out, new streaming music service, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s taking advantage of the one thing that its peers can't — physical retail.
The article Amazon's New Scratch-Resistant Marvel originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Rick Munarriz.
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