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It is commonly said that the first rule of gunfights is to bring your gun, so any home defense firearm is much better than none. But some guns are better for the gun fight purpose than others. Following is a an examination and guide to selecting the best gun for self and home defense for you.
A .22 caliber target or hunting rifle is better than nothing, but like any rifle the weapon is unwieldy. And most .22 rimfire rifles are under powered for the purpose of home and personal defense. Human beings are much larger than the game generally shot with a .22. Any rifle is somewhat easy for an intruder to grab at a close range, and the long barrel of a rifle gives an intruder plenty of leverage to take the gun away from the defender and homeowner. A violent criminal will readily turn a rifle on the homeowner.
Centerfire rifles are also generally unwieldy and difficult to retain in a struggle with an intruder. These weapons generally have plenty of power, particularly the common deer rifle. In fact, the weapons have way too much power and offer an extreme risk of over penetration in suburban and urban areas. The weapons thus represent an unacceptable hazard to innocent bystanders and neighbors.
If a rifle is the only available firearm for your situation, a relatively low powered, carbine length rifle is probably the best choice. A Winchester or Marlin lever action carbine weapon chambered for a pistol cartridge (.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum) would fit well, as would a military surplus M1 Carbine. These weapons would also be satisfactory choices to defend a neighborhood during a small riot or other civil insurrection. Use bullets manufactured for quick expansion.
Rifles such as a lever action .30-30 rifle or Ruger Ranch Rifle would be a sensible choice weapon outdoors for defending farm or ranch property from two or four legged predatory animals. For defensive use inside the home, particularly in populated areas, there are much better choices than a rifle.
Shotguns, in particular the short barreled type familiarly known as "riot guns," can be quite effective for home defense. These shotguns generally come with 18"-20" barrels. The firearms are extremely intimidating to an intruder. No sane individual wants to argue with a shotgun.
12 gauge pump guns are generally the most popular type of riot gun, but a double-barreled "coach gun" or autoloader will also serve the purpose, as will similar guns in 16 or 20 gauge range. Small bore 28 and .410 bore guns do not pack enough power and should be avoided for home defense. Good examples of pump action short barreled riot guns are the security versions of the popular Mossberg Models 500 and 590, and the Remington Model 870.
Shotgun slug loads involve the same risk of extreme over penetration as a centerfire rifle, and should be reserved for use outdoors when possible. Shot and buckshot loads considerably reduce that risk of over penetration. However, shot loads will do substantial and often unacceptable damage inside the home in which they are fired.
Similar to rifles, shotguns are unwieldy weapons indoors and are may be seized by an intruder. Replacing the buttstock with a pistol grip makes a shotgun more easy to handle in tight spaces. It has been found that particularly true onboard a boat. Pachmayr makes a solid replacement pistol grip for the most common brands of shotguns, and many Mossberg security models come with both pistol grip and standard buttstocks. Remember that you still have to aim carefully to hit a target. Never fire a shotgun from the hip!
A shotgun would seem to be an exceptional choice for sweeping rioters from the front porch steps throughout a civil insurrection, but for defense within the home a handgun is probably a better choice. However, a riot gun is a solid back-up weapon if the situation gets out of control.
A handgun is extremely userful indoors and can be conveniently concealed almost anywhere within the home, ready for use. A handgun is the easiest of all guns to hold onto during a struggle with an intruder. The handgun can be fired from either hand in an emergency situation easily. (This is especially true of revolvers). Revolvers and Centrefire pistols from approximately 9mm/.38 caliber on up, assuming correct ammunition is chosen, offer solid stopping power for indoor home defense without the high risk of over penetration of a shotgun stuffed with slugs or deer rifle. They are much less likely to severely damage the home you are trying to protect than a shotgun. For all of these significant reasons handguns are the first and ideal choice of the majority of experts for home defense.
Of the various types of handguns on the market, only revolvers and autoloading pistols should be considered for home and personal defense. Service type handguns are the typical, and first or best, choices. These usually come equipped with better sights and are easier to shoot much more accurately than the smaller, lighter handguns specifically designed primarily for concealed carry.
Autoloading pistols
Modern examples of service style autoloaders good for home defense include the the Ruger P series, Beretta M92 series, SIG P229 and P239, and the Compact and Full-Sized Glock pistols. All of these weapons are double action or safe action pistols that can be easily and safely stored with the chamber loaded and the safety (if present) conveniently off. If the whistle blows it is not necessary to manually cycle the action or manipulate a safety on the weapon, just pull the trigger and the gun will fire almost without fail. In this the weapons are much like a double action revolver.
Autoloaders hold more cartridges than the common revolver, typically about 10 rounds, and are much faster to reload if a pre-loaded magazine is handy. However, autoloaders are generally very slow to reload from a box of loose cartridges--the situation if present that usually pertains if a homeowner shoots his or her pistol completely empty. An autoloader can deliver very precise rapid fire, but remember that you can never miss fast enough to win a gunfight.
Autoloading pistols are more likely however not common to jam than a revolver, particularly if fired through some type of cloth, say from under a bathrobe in a quick and sudden emergency, from an unusual orientation (upside down for instance), or with a shocked "limp wrist" (insecure hold). The autoloader has one other very significant drawback: the weapon is magazine fed and the spring within a loaded magazine is tightly compressed. Magazines should be rotated regularly and often. The spring in a loaded magazine left unattended for a long period of time may take a "set" position and then lack the pressure to reliably feed cartridges to the pistol, causing a jam.
If an autoloading pistol is used for home defense we would choose one chambered for the 9mm Luger (9x19) cartridge. Given proper ammunition, the weapon firing the 9x19 offers excellent stopping power with low muzzle flash and recoil compared to that of the popular big bore pistol cartridges (.40 S&W and .45 ACP).
A high quality autoloader in this caliber, owned and maintained by an experienced shooter, is an excellent good home defense weapon. It is perhaps not so good for the general user who is not a recreational shooter.
One of the top choices for a home defense gun is a revolver. Revolvers usually hold six cartridges, but some can hold more. Revolvers are ambidextrous to shoot. Perhaps best of all, the revolver can sit fully loaded and untouched for decades, as all springs are normally at rest, and still be ready to be fired or to go into service at a moment's notice. Just grab the gun and commence firing should any need arise.
Medium size revolvers, this type is generally favored for home defense, and come in two action styles, double action and single action. The difference is that the single action (SA) revolver must be manually cocked by the user before the trigger will fire the weapon. These are the traditional and first "western" style guns, such as the Colt Single Action Army and Ruger Blackhawk and Vaquero model revolvers. Such guns are slow to reload, but extremely powerful, accurate and deadly.
Somewhat like autoloading pistols, single action revolvers are regarded as an entirely satisfactory choice for home defense, particularly for experienced shooters of weapons, but not the best choice for the casual user.
The all-around premier choice among firearms for home defense is the double action (DA) revolver. These weapons are the typical "police" style revolvers, such as the popular Colt Python, Ruger GP100, or the Smith and Wesson Model 10 (M&P) Military and Police. Double action revolvers may be thumb cocked at a moments notice, just like a single action revolver, and then fired by a light pressure on the light trigger. This is generally referred to as shooting a double action in "single action," and it is the most accurate way to deliver aimed fire at an intruder. They may also be fired by a single long pull on the heavier trigger, which first cocks and then releases the weapon's hammer (trigger cocking or "double action" shooting).
Trigger cocking of the revolver requires a longer and much heavier trigger pull, but it is quick and fast. Shots from this weapon can be delivered as rapidly as from most autoloading pistol. The weapon is sufficiently accurate for close range shooting of an intruder (out to perhaps 7 yards) in trained hands.
Double action revolvers are very reliable, safe, simple to operate, relatively easy to shoot accurately, and extremely difficult to jam. The weapons can be reloaded very quickly if a speed loader is employed, and are extremely easy to reload from a box of loose cartridges should that become necessary in the heat of the moment. For the average homeowner as well as the expert gun shooter, a DA revolver is hard to beat for home and self defense.
The 4" barrel on the revolver is generally the best compromise for a home defense handgun. The shortest barrel recommended for a home defense revolver is 2.5", and the longest 6".
The .38 Special is preferred over the smaller revolver cartridges due to the weapons superior stopping power, and to much larger cartridges, such as the various Magnums on the market, because it produces less flash and muzzle blast, an important consideration in dim light and indoors.
Whatever gun is chosen for home and self defense, take the time to become familiar with the weapon. Make it a point to practice with the weapon at reasonable intervals. A firearm can potentially save your life and the lives of your precious family. But the firearm per-se that gets the job done, it is the experience and confidence of the person behind it. Determination and skill, reinforced by regular practice, will prove very valuable. Remember the quote of Bill Jordan, "there is no second place winner in a gunfight."
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First time hand gun buyer.
As an experienced long gun user, I found that the information found here was extremely useful. For the first time hand gun purchaser, this well explained and detailed information has narrowed my decision down substantially. It has given me a better and safer understanding on what is needed for my needs. Hope to see you out on the shooting range soon. Thank you!
mossberg 590 12guage
For home protection, the buck stops here, as well as the intruder. I own this 8/1 home defense weapon and i can honestly says i would put my life behind this weapon beyond all others. Ive never had a jam or misfead after thousands of rounds and the 590 feeds anything at any time. Nothing beats a high capacity shotgun because of stopping power as well as the short size of the barrel. For those worried about the recoil from a weapon this powerful, a new stock has hit the market and it is as advertised. Knoxx recoil solutions SpecOps Stock with Powerpack attachment is the end all to ur recoil problems. Buy it and fire 9 rounds of 3in 00-Magnum rnds or even slugs and feel the results. The turnaround on your shots will be unreal and u will be amazed with your speed and accuracy. If u happen to run out of ammo (i.e. u start a war with a small country) five ready rounds wait for your shotgun in the powerpack shot holder. Just remember, you or your family's lives are at stake so dont fool around.
home defense
I bought a mossberg 500 12 gauge shotgun years ago. It came with a riot barrel complete with heat shield and pistol grip. It became my home defense gun because the wife could hit with it. Loaded it with 00 buck, slug, and #4 buck. Seems like that should do the trick for me. What do you think?
i agree, a shotgun is a
i agree, a shotgun is a wonderful weapon, very effective.
In the close quarters danger, a pistol is the way to take care of the problem. .45ACP SIGP220
I agree, in a few weeks or so
I agree, in a few weeks or so I'm trading my G30 for a Sig P220 Carry...
home defense
for me home defense means not only your home but your property i have 20 acres so i can tend to be busy, in the house we use a mossberg 500 or my 41 action express and the wife likes her .380 i like my 22 mag and my sks though for the property i either pick my 270 savage or my sks plus my 41
Home defense
I my self have had a number of firearms for home defense and of course offensive weapons, including handguns.My current weapon is a modified mossberg 500 pump. Very versatile weapon. Slugs,buckshot for any situation at hand. If i have to grab and go with only one weapon,one weapon only it would have to be my 12ga. I have LE buck shot federal,00 buck with flight control wad. You get fist size hole up to 30 yards plus.This stuff dosen't spread untill it hits it target. If any of you out there had one weapon to grab what would be your choice?
what gun to grab?
I would grab my 1943 russian sks that is set up with a syn. folder,I also carry in my boogy bag 100 rounds of AP and 100 rounds of 123 gr romanian ammo plus my h&r 22 mag single action is in there with 100 rounds of hornady hp with a hundred rounds of 270 win. handloads so i guess i grag two rifles darn give a guy a break
yeah, I agree
If you need to go outside your house to defend it, then if you can keep your sidearm with you, do it. For outside use when the target may be some distance away, I would grab a bushmaster AR (6.8mm) It has much more stopping power than the 5.56mm NATO round and if you got a couple 30 round mags, that should be plenty of heat. Also look into a bushmaster .450! Then again you shotgun fans can never go wrong with a 12 gauge. The only issue I have with shotguns is that they don't have the long range effectiveness that you get with a rifle.
12ga. long range/yeah I agree
That's why they make slugs. 50-75 yards out is good enough for me, anything beyond that is not a threat.
all a matter of what best fits the shooter
I believe any gun can be effective if you know it's limitations and our proficent in it's use for me I am comfortable with either my 94 30-30 or my heritage rough rider 22wmr but for women in most cases I believe a shootgun is most efective as far as a 410 not being effective I do not agree a 410 3in 00 buck shell across a room can be very effective that is what my ex had by her bed and was very confident in it's use as she was small framed and my 12ga was a little intimidating for her.
mossberg 500 persuader
i bought a mossberg 500 model for home protection and i believe thats a good choice , its devestating , i think that would do it, what you think??
I am going to purchase the mossberg persuader soon
but in reality, if I had to grab just one weapon, if possible, it would be this one: Automatic Shotgun, AA-12
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Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself.
They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone
under independence. -- George Washington
That AA-12 is badass! I saw it on that show futureweapons and they tore some stuff up with it.
"Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies." Thomas Jefferson---------------------------------------------------------- Happiness is a beer in one hand and a gun in the other!
i must agree, the AA-12 will take out any thing within a couple hundred yds. that thing is sweet!
"Proelium Comminus Auctoritate" "Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is a muzzle flash."
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the AA-12 is a very nice and
the AA-12 is a very nice and very powerful,but a bit over kill for inside the home your tryin to protect,not reck it
J Caravano
Home protection
for the first time buyer I would agree with a nice 9mm semiauto with hollow point ammo will be all you need,to do the trick. There are some nice ones out there that were mentioned earler, and not to expentive.
J Caravano
I also like mosburg 500 peruader, and the cuirser perfect for the house. and other places.
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What is that the chick in the
What is that the chick in the top pic is holding? Looks like a Beretta of some kind but something looks off? Any ideas?
This is an article written by
This is an article written by chuck hawks on his website, yet I don't see his name anywhere. maybe I missed it.
It is an Article which has been running around the net forever.
I've seen it or dirivatives of it so many times I couldn't tell you who wrote it first but I do remember reading it in Guns and Ammo a few years back and Chuck Hawks was not the author.
No sir, he fell into that bullet... Never argue with a stupid person. They'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!!
Home Defense Gun
I have shot many guns and rifles in my quest to find the answer of which gun is best for home defense. I like many that I have taken out and shot. Some have more power, some simpler, some faster, some lighter , etc.. Its really a personal preference of what you like and what you can handle. But, what really made my choice for me was what my wife and my children could handle as well as what can get the job done. So, not only have I gone out and shot a variety of rifles and pistols, but I took my family out to do the same...(home defense does not only apply to you Dad---those wives and kids may be the ones that are put in a situation to do the defending) and in extreme cases you may need your wife and/or kids to get your back. So, based on my layman experimentation I have my choice down to 2 guns. First one, a junior sized 20 gauge shotgun loaded with #2 or #3 buckshot. The gun is short and light, Wifey and kids could handle with ease. Recoil minimal and sound is loud enough to also help in the discouraging factor of home invaders. Loaded with #2 or #3, ballistic power and physical damage is also very discouraging to aforementioned home invader. The second is 38 special revolver. Its simple, it has power and recoil is minimal, especially loaded with proper ammo.Its light and both wife and kids could wield easily. Hollow point , high velocity, low recoil ammo will do the job.
Home Defense Firearm
I read an article that said, first rule of a gunfight, is never go unless your weapon starts with 40 or better. I know that isn't true, totally. I think the best is a .45acp. Lots of stopping power, won't go through all the walls. And is a proven caliber. I am very fond of the Colt 1911A1. Time tested. And the series 70 & 80s are tight, and accurate. 185gr Hydro shock by Federal is a very good combination. That's just my opinion. The .45acp was also my T.O. weapon in the Marines.
Maverickjohn, Once a Marine, Always a Marine, Semper Fi
Home Defense
When my rottie gets done with them, I can pretty much use any gun at my disposal. Having said that, I agree about the 45, my sig even has glow in the dark sights.
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true but it is ammo to and mine goes BOOOM when it hits........hollow point with jell in it i got on line.........................
I keep the zombie rounds in my handguns for home defense.
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The year is 1364. Hungry creatures stalk the dark woods of medieval Europe, and both sea and sky teem with unspeakable horrors. There is no foulness, however, no witch nor demon, to rival the grave-robbing twins Hegel and Manfried Grossbart. This is their tale, sad but true.
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"Bullington makes little attempt to cast his protagonists as sympathetic anti-heroes; the Grossbarts are cutthroats to the core. Yet Bullington's masterfully engaging style marks him as a writer of considerable promise." (Booklist)
"Wasn't sure, but loving this!"
I don't know if I'd have picked this book up in a shop, but I'm really glad I got it. I'd describe it as slightly nauseating, hilarious and really well narrated. I love the characters and can't wait to finish it. I will definately listen to it again.
"Fine Black humour"
This book has some pretty unpleasant main characters, who from the outset do some pretty unpleasant things. Their first evil deed is among the worst in the story, I was a little worried about how bad they were going to get after that one but it made the rest seem not all that bad!
I found after that point I was laughing, lots, at some of the scrapes they got into and people they met along the way, particularly the books only sex scene, which is just hilarious :)
Not for the faint hearted, but if you like black comedy and are not offended by bad language, violence, sex, blasphemy and all those sorts of things you will love this book and laugh a lot. Wish I could listen to it for the first time again it was unlike anything I have heard or read and would like more.
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I really enjoyed this book. The characters are all horrible beings but you can't help but root for the brothers.
The narrator did a fantastic job!
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I've just checked through my library and rediscovered the brothers which I remember as being extremely engaging. It combines what I imagine to be an accurate historical account of the dark ages and mixes in the superstition of the times as part of the reality. I really can't praise it enough. I see other reviewers had problems with the narration and the opening scenes. The Grossbarts are repellent scoundrels and the voice characterisation of the brothers and those they meet really worked for me. Give it at least until they are lost deep in the woods and start hearing a threatening voice. I was hooked.
"Ruined by narrator"
The book itself seems pretty good - I'll probably read it, but the narration is the worst I've ever heard.
The narrator tries to add character to the spoken parts, but goes way way overboard. imagine Nicholas Cage auditioning to play Bane.
On crack.
It makes the parts spoken - particularly by the protagonists, an ordeal. I kept thinking "I'll get used to it" but it just got worse, and eventually it became too annoying to even slog through.
A little bit of voice acting is great, so much voice acting you can barely understand whats said & its staggeringly over-egged is very very bad. The general narration is great, he then just loses the plot trying to "do voices".
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The characters managed to stay just this side of unbelievable. The Grossbarts, in particular, managed to somehow be ridiculous and yet cogent at times. Being an amateur medievalist myself, I always enjoy tales set in those times, but especially when the authors seem to capture the mind of the medieval, without apology.
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And to end with the beginning, the introduction in itself was quite amusing and does a fine job of getting you in the right frame of mind for the tale to come.
His highly imaginative voices really bring the characters to life; I doubt they'd be so memorable without his reading. Every so often I would wonder just how much of the reading was his interpretation and how much was actually in the text.
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Ok, so the book starts off great - vile, murderous, and cruel. The two brothers are mouthy, muderous, self-centered, self-absorbed, inbred idiots who strongly believe they are pious and wonderful in Mother Mary's eyes. That's the book pretty much in a nutshell. The book moves well, until the slaughter of the demonic pig in one of the many towns they visit (not done in a comedic manner). Right around that time the story falls off into a maelstrom of unnecessary characters and extremely deep conversations that have no relevance or reason for being along the way, except for at that moment. Most of the book is reminiscent of a bunch of stoned, or drunken idots trying to sound educated. I found it highly annoying about half-way through and was hoping for the end to come soon. My sweet release came at the very end, when I thought "good, the characters are all dead and gone;. I can move on to the next book!"
"A good dark humored fantasy"
A lot of reviewers found this book distasteful but I have to disagree. That's precisely why it's good. The book has a very dark humor to it with intense gore and illogical thinking. If you like dark fairy tales or stories that take you into the gloom you'll love this book. In fact some of the stories seem to be bizarre takes on classic fairy tales.
The narration is also incredibly good. The voices add depth to the characters and you'll never hear a witches scream the same again. There really are moments where a simple dumb laugh adds a new level to a character done in this book.
Quite an enjoyable listen capped off with a very animated and imaginative narration.
"Funny Stuff"
I listened to this some time back, but still include it as a favourite in my Audible library. The narration is great. One brother sounds like a thuggish Eccles (from the Goon Show). I laugh now just thinking about the man the brothers encounter riding a pig in a crypt, for no other reason than it is his wont. It's delightfully black and off-beat, and not at all serious. I look forward to Bullington's future productions.
"Brilliant book"
Very interesting story and amazing performance by the narrator! definitely recommending this one to friends
"An Anathema of the Self Insert Hero Fantasy"
I really enjoyed this book, it is certainly not for everyone as the protagonists are two of the foulest characters I have ever come across, with only the dry wit of the narrative preventing the book from being something like a true horror story, I would definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys genres such as fantasy and horror but has a jaded pallet for the clichés that are rampant in those genres. A unique blend of horror, humor, and adventure I would definitely recommend this title to anyone looking for something different.
"Two stooges, grave robbing, a sex witch."
A great listen. fun and interesting. globs of gook and puss and slime. If you liked "The throne of bones" you'll love this. The story gets a little bogged down in the third quarter but it comes back. I wish for more.
the brothers are fun antiheroes. I loved the witch and her diner choices.
great narration. i felt that he read the book well and i really liked they way he voiced the characters. A+. fun and gooey.
"No fun, in a bad way"
Unsympathetic, repulsive characters. The text doesn't flow and the narrative just seems to go nowhere. After a few minutes one looses interest. Tried several times, just cant listen to for long, gave up in the end
"Good short story, bad novel."
The story starts well, takes a few good turns, and could have landed nicely as a fine short story. In stead, the author decided to fluff it up. Too bad.
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[UPDATED BELOW] When New York claimed that the state's individual health insurance costs would fall by half thanks to Obamacare, CNN Money reported the announcement that day. However, when Indiana, Ohio, Georgia, and Florida all recently claimed that health insurance costs would go up due to Obamacare, CNN Money still has not reported those claims.
Back on July 17, New York claimed that individuals would see health insurance costs fall in half thanks to the law. CNN anchor Carol Costello touted it as a boost for the supposedly beleaguered law, "buried in all the negative news."
Two days later on July 19, Indiana stated that health insurance rates would go up 72 percent for those buying their own individual plans because of Obamacare. On July 30, Florida and Georgia announced that individual health insurance rates would jump because of Obamacare, and Ohio chimed in that residents purchasing insurance on the state-run Obamacare exchange would have to pay 41 percent more in 2014.
Yet CNN Money did not report these claims of states insisting the Obamacare exchange would drive up prices, after reporting New York's announcement that it would cut costs.
Reuters acknowledged that the claims about Obamacare depended on if the respective state supported the Affordable Care Act:
"Several states that have embraced the healthcare reform have shown residents how the law will reduce insurance costs, while those that have opposed its implementation are beginning to present it as a more expensive prospect for consumers."
It's not the first time CNN has acted as an Obama megaphone for the President's health care law. The network has used cartoon characters to tout the benefits of the law, as well as foretell the disastrous consequences that would ensue if it was overturned.
[UPDATE: 8/9/13 12:12 p.m. ET] On Tuesday, August 6, CNN Money reported that health insurance costs will indeed rise in certain states. "Some lightly regulated states, including Indiana, Ohio, Florida and South Carolina, have recently released preliminary rate information highlighting steep price increases," the report stated.
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Expansion day hits.
Zero balance in your bank account. Maybe come up with a lore reason, maybe not, either way everyone has to rebuild their bankroll. Nothing allowed be on the AH within 48 hours of the wipe. All banks cleared of every stackable item, no food, no mats, no potions, maybe just a few "flavor" items saved by being flagged - Noggenfogger for example.
How would you react?
(Just throwing out fun hypotheticals here, this one I like because frankly many people feel "priced out" of raiding. Gems and enchants costing an arm and a leg on many servers.)


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Firefox 4 promises to turn the tables on Google Chrome.
Firstly, the new Jaegermonkey javascript engine in Firefox 4 just about matches it with Chrome.
Firefox 4 will have hardware acceleration for rendering and compositing, using Direct3D on Windows and OpeGL/Xrender on othe platforms, with performance entirely comparable to IE9.
Due to XUL, Firefox 4 still has its extensive library of extensions, which still manages to beat Chrome extensions in a number of areas, such as Video downloader for example.
Google Chrome has nosed quite a way ahead of Firefox 3.6.x as it stands today, but Firefox 4 will very much put Firefox back in the hunt, and it will be leading the pack once again at least for a while after its release.


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This is a book I wrote for myself and anyone who has grown weary and discouraged along the Way. Brennan Manning, "The Ragamuffin Gospel"[P1] Many of us believe in grace, yet we live as if we still have to earn God s love. We picture God hanging His head in disappointment, tallying our successes and failures on a score sheet. We assume we have to do more, or be a different person, for God to be pleased with us. Brennan Manning shows us a different, truer image of our relationship with God: We come to God as ragamuffins. Bedraggled, dirty, exhausted. But as we sit at God s feet, He smiles upon us. He embraces us. He treats us not as failures but as the chosen objects of His love. In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Manning s classic meditation on grace, Manning reminds us that we don t need to apply spiritual cosmetics to make ourselves presentable to God. We can recognize our poverty and powerlessness as what bring us closer to a God whose love embraces us no matter what. Brennan does a masterful job of blowing the dust off of shop-worn theology and allowing God s grace to do what only God s grace can do amaze. Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author This is a zestful and accurate portrayal that tells us unmistakably that the gospel is good, dazzlingly good. Eugene Peterson, translator of "The Message " This book is for the bent and the bruised who feel that their lives are a grave disappointment to God. Brennan Manning, "The Ragamuffin Gospel" "" The Bible tells us that by grace we are saved. So why does our spirituality often start with ourselves, not with God? Why are we likely to believe in grace in theory but deny it in practice? "" In "The Ragamuffin Gospel, "Brennan Manning explores the true meaning of the word "grace "in all its power. When we beat ourselves up over who we are or what we ve done, we pull away from God. When we acknowledge that it is "only "grace that can save us, we draw near to a God who delights in who He created us to be. "The Ragamuffin Gospel "has changed thousands of lives since it was first published twenty-five years ago. In this anniversary edition, we find the timeless wisdom of a man who came to God needy and desperate again and again and found a peace that defined his life, his relationships, and his career. You are not a disappointment to God. God does not put up with you. He celebrates you. God not only loves you, He likes you.. This is the joy of the gospel."
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Why do these kinds of scandals so rarely happen with female politicians?
Nearly two years ago, when South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford admitted (finally, in a spectacularly embarrassing press conference) to having an extra-marital affair with an Argentine woman, a lot of questions were raised about why this kind of scandal so rarely happens with women politicians. One answer offered was simply that there aren't that many women politicians in office.
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APSU student to help excavate ancient Greek town this summer
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Jennifer Miraldi, a junior classics major at Austin Peay State University, unfolded a large map and spread it over the desk of Dr. Tim Winters, APSU professor of classics, covering up his coffee mugs and a worn, paperback copy of Euripides' plays.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Jennifer Miraldi, a junior classics major at Austin Peay State University, unfolded a large map and spread it over the desk of Dr. Tim Winters, APSU professor of classics, covering up his coffee mugs and a worn, paperback copy of Euripides' plays.
"The site is called Gournia," Miraldi said, leaning over the map and pointing at a small dot on the Greek island of Crete. It didn't look like much on the crinkled paper, but in actuality Gournia is a stunningly beautiful archeological site, with ancient stone walls surrounded by lush green hills and the deep blue of the Cretan Sea.
This summer, Miraldi will spend about two months at this site, sifting through the remains of what was once a 3,000-year-old town, as one of only four students in the United States to participate in a coveted archeological excavation of the city.
"In the mornings, we will be digging in the trenches," she said. "In the afternoons we'll learn how to wash pottery, how to classify it."
The site is the type of place that causes archeologists and classics professors to speak in loud and excited voices, their eyes widening, because it is the only town from the Minoan Period ever to be excavated. Miraldi will be picking through materials from about 2000 to 1500 B.C., during the Middle Minoan period, which Winters said is a critical time for understanding what happened not just in Crete but in the surrounding areas.
"It's the period when writing first appears in the Aegean, when trade with Egypt and the Near East picks up," he said. "I am so jealous of her being able to do this."
It is also the period when the Thera volcano is believed to have erupted, causing enormous damage to the island and possibly darkening the sky all the way to Egypt.
"Graduate students tremble for an opportunity like this," Winters added as Miraldi refolded her map. "It's very rare for an undergraduate to work at a dig like this at a major site. And she will be one of four, so she'll get a chance to be a part of every aspect of the excavation, to learn about it from the ground up."
Miraldi visited the area last summer while on a study abroad trip to Greece with Winters. The area captivated her, and she wanted to return to do some actual hands-on work at an archeological site.
But those types of opportunities aren't that easy to come by for undergraduates. Luckily for Miraldi, Winters is friends with Dr. John Younger of the University of Kansas, one of the participants in the excavation. One evening, the two men were talking on the telephone about their travels when the topic of Gournia came up.
"He mentioned to me that he was going to be excavating at Gournia, so I asked if they needed any students," Winters said. "He said, 'we do have one place open.' I said, 'I can fill that for you.'"
A few days later, after talking with Winters and then Younger, Miraldi altered her plans for this summer so she could spend six weeks in Crete.
"I was ecstatic when I found out I was going," she said. "I didn't think undergraduates got to do this type of thing. I wanted to do this for a long time. I couldn't believe it."
When Miraldi returns to APSU next fall, she'll begin the tedious process of applying for graduate school programs. But her experience over the summer will help her stand out over other applicants, Winters said.
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No you can't have a vodka redbull. The pilgrims didn't have vodka redbull.
She just told me she blew the waiter in the bathroom. Should I still leave a tip?
You guys need to get along, there is no need for a pissing contest...We're all fucking each others ex's.
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Well technically because of daylight savings, I only lasted 15 mintues.
She clogged the toilet and got it out with a seven eleven bag. I tried to tell her no but she was convinced that was the logical thing to do.
Transgendered man at work dawning a slutty batman costume. I hate Halloween
just threw up on my speech test, so much for a great semester
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You do realize that we bought beer at 9:30 in the morning to avoid sobering up. Stupidity was bound to follow.
Had to have a serious talk with my liver and remind it that it is my birthday weekend and there are three more nights like last night ahead of us
It only takes once for you to drunkly piss on a chick for her to lose interest in you.
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Originally posted by valrod33:Originally posted by NinerDreamer11:Originally posted by valrod33:Originally posted by Kolohe:
Boxers. They crack me up.
i know if he wanted to fight girls he should have just switched to MMA
yea, to bad boxing is for pussies anywayz, explains his need for a sex change.
Go to MMA to ACTUALLY FIGHT!
yeah rolling around on the floor with men in spandex trying to dry hump the hell out of them is real manly
better than jus standing around/ dancing for a long time with no action goin.
boxing is REALLY BORING!!!, MMA is better, everyone knows it, that's why it's much more popular sport than BOXING.


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|Atrial fibrillation associated with epileptic seizures.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 22637287 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|BACKGROUND: Epileptic seizures are often associated with changes in cardiac autonomic function. Yet atrial fibrillation (AFib) or atrial flutter (AFlu) following epileptic seizures has only rarely been reported in the past.
OBJECTIVES: To describe and characterize patients who experienced lone AFib or AFlu as a consequence of epileptic seizures.
DESIGN: Case reports.
SETTING: University teaching hospital.
PATIENTS: We describe 4 patients who developed transient AFib following epileptic seizures and 1 patient who developed transient AFlu following epileptic seizures.
RESULTS: In all patients, AFib and AFlu followed a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. The arrhythmia usually lasted a few hours and converted spontaneously to a normal sinus rhythm. In 3 patients, AFib or AFlu developed during the first seizure they experienced, and none of the patients developed drug-resistant epilepsy. Moreover, none of the patients had a known cardiac disease, yet, in 2 patients, the cardiological workup demonstrated mild abnormalities on the cardiac stress test.
CONCLUSIONS: Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, with an estimated prevalence of 1%. Despite the fact that AFib can cause syncope, it is important to consider the possibility of AFib developing secondary to an epileptic seizure in cases of AFib and transient loss of consciousness.
|Moshe Herskovitz; Yitzhak Schiller
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What are you struggling with as you teach your children?
are you having a hard time teaching a certain thing, or concept, with any of your kids? what helped or maybe one of the moms on here will have some ideas to help!
Right now it is just that none of us has felt good at all so it is hard to get anything done.
My daughter is 4 and incredibly intelligent and she knows it! She has figured out that if she says "I don't know", I will help with the answer taking the heat off her... sad thing is, she does know! IT is an excuse to not do it... I remind her gently of our expectations for trying your hardest and cooperating and that has been working but she still tries to pull the "I don't remember/know" nonsense. THAT is a big problem for me... I don't like the phrase "I don't know" and we don't use it!


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Two northern pike -- along with the contents of their stomaches -- caught in Scout Lake three weeks ago by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are displayed outside the ADFG offices in Soldotna. Pike are an invasive species that biologists say pose a significant threat to the Kenai Peninsula's wild salmon and trout populations.
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Much to the chagrin of local biologists, slimy, sharp-toothed invaders have been discovered prowling the waters of Scout Lake near Sterling.
"We've found pike in Scout Lake," said George Pappas, area management biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Northern pike are not native to the Kenai Peninsula, but have been discovered in a number of area lakes, most notably the Mackey Lakes system north of Soldotna.
Because they are ravenous predators, pike pose a major threat to the area's salmon and trout populations and their spread is considered one of ADFG's biggest concerns.
"The Kenai River and Swanson River systems are out main concerns," Pappas said.
If pike are able to get into those waters, he said it could spell disaster for salmon populations, especially coho, which thrive in slow-moving water.
"Coho fry like weedy, marshy waters," he said. "Pike like weedy, marshy waters."
Biologist Patti Berkhahn first discovered the pike in Scout Lake while conducting a netting project to determine the health of the lake's rainbow trout and landlocked coho salmon. Because the lake is stocked, the department tries to keep a close watch on the fish populations.
Two years ago, Berkhahn said the netting project indicated coho stocks were strong.
"Last time there was lots of coho," she said.
Three weeks ago, the results were shocking.
"When we went out three weeks ago, the nets went in the same place and we caught two little coho," she said.
Biologists also caught some big pike, the largest weighing 12 pounds.
In lakes near the Mackey Lakes where pike are believed to have been introduced in the 1960s pike can spread through creeks or during high water events. But because Scout Lake is landlocked, its almost certain that the pike were transported there by humans.
"Bucket biologists we call them," Berkhahn said.
It's a misdemeanor to transport live fish without a permit in Alaska, and biologists would love to someday catch whoever is responsible for bringing the pike to the lake.
"Leave the stocking to us," Berkhahn said.
The future of Scout Lake is unclear. Because the pike are now in control of the ecosystem, it's unlikely ADFG will continue to stock the lake.
"We're not in the business of feeding pike," Pappas said.
One option for the lake is to use rotenone, a poison that cuts off the oxygen supply to fish in the lake. But its use is currently banned in Alaska, leaving few options for biologists to save a lake that has in the past served as a popular sport fishery for area anglers especially young ones.
"One of the heavily impacted users are the kids who can't go out on the rivers to go fishing," Pappas said.
Berkhahn said that if the pike are allowed to stay in the lake, it's unlikely they'll become a popular sport fish because once they eat all the other fish in a system, their growth becomes stunted and they end up being uniformly small.
Biologists would like to act now to destroy the pike in Scout Lake before they become a source for another "bucket biologist" to move them elsewhere on the peninsula.
"If you leave it alone, you leave it as a source for the problem to continue to spread," Pappas said.
It's now up to the public to decide what will happen. Because funding is scarce and there's a moratorium on using rotenone, he said it will take a public outcry to get the problem resolved.
"What does the public want will help us determine what direction we're going to go in," he said.
For his part, he recommended that the public make a stand against the pike sooner rather than later.
"It would behoove us to act aggressively now," he said. "Imagine the reduction in salmon production on the Kenai River if this spreads there."
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Think Like a Man muscles in at No. 1 with $33M
The date-night movies "Think Like a Man" and "The Lucky One" finally have knocked "The Hunger Games" off its No. 1 box-office perch.
"Think Like a Man," based on Steve Harvey's dating-advice best-seller, debuted as the top weekend draw with $33 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. That's almost double what studio executives had expected for the Sony ScreenGems ensemble movie, which features Michael Ealy, Taraji P. Henson and Gabrielle Union.
The Warner Bros. drama "The Lucky One," starring Zac Efron in an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' romance novel, opened at No. 2 with $22.8 million. It also came in a bit above studio expectations going into the weekend.
"Think Like a Man" was produced for about $13 million and took in nearly that much on opening day Friday alone, with business getting even better on Saturday. Sony executives had figured the movie might pull in about $17 million for the whole weekend.
"It was a wild ride. It just got better and better as the night went on Friday. Then to be up so much on Saturday," said Rory Bruer, head of distribution at Sony.
Lionsgate's blockbuster "The Hunger Games" took in $14.5 million, slipping to third-place after four weekends at No. 1. The film raised its domestic total to $356.9 million.
"The Hunger Games" added $13 million overseas, where its total now stands at $215.8 million, for a worldwide haul of $573 million. Disney's nature documentary "Chimpanzee" opened at No. 4 with $10.2 million.
Despite some healthy newcomers, Hollywood's overall revenues dipped for the second weekend in a row. Domestic receipts totaled $129 million, down 5 percent from the same weekend last year, when "Rio" led with $26.3 million.
Revenues likely will decline again next weekend, with no huge newcomers expected to come close to the $86.2 million debut of "Fast Five" over that same weekend last year.
But business should shoot back up after that as the superhero ensemble "The Avengers" launches one of Hollywood's biggest summer lineups ever over the first weekend of May.
"'Fast Five' basically performed to summer box-office numbers in pre-summer last year," said Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. "We're not going to have a 'Fast Five' in late April this year, but that's OK, because we've got 'Avengers a week later, and that'll more than make up for it."
So far in 2012, domestic revenues are at $3.1 billion, up 16.6 percent from last year's, according to Hollywood.com.
Paramount's 3D version of James Cameron's blockbuster "Titanic" added $5 million to bring its three-week domestic total to $52.8 million. The film's lifetime domestic haul now stands at $653.6 million.
With $34.3 million more overseas, the 3-D version's international total rose to $225 million, pushing the lifetime worldwide gross of "Titanic" to $2.1 billion.
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| Ashelin chapter 1 . 5/20/2007
Wow, me too. Well, kind of. I usually don't get angry too easily, but when I do, watch out! Haha. This was a good haiku. Loved the reference to Shakespeare.
| a silenced revolution chapter 1 . 5/20/2007
If life were written by Shakespeare... Great idea for a haiku.


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Eskenazi Health
Jo Ann Matory, MD
Director, Eskenazi Health NICU
Eskenazi Health opened in December 2013, replacing Wishard Hospital is one of the leading providers of health care in the city of Indianapolis with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County in Indiana. It is one of the five largest safety-net health care systems in the country, and the state's largest provider of indigent primary care, specialty care, mental health services and low-cost pharmaceuticals.
IU School of Medicine neonatologists on staff at Riley Hospital for Children provide care to newborns in the Eskenazi Level 2 NICU. The new Eskenazi facility is 1.2 million sq/ft on a 37 acre site at the west end of the IUPUI campus, approximately ¾ mile from the location of the old Wishard Hospital, and is designed to have 36 single patient NICU rooms.


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WIGAN'S hospitals trust says it is doing all it can to combat fraud which costs the NHS £5bn every year.
Wrightington Wigan Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) says it has been proactive in tackling fraud by employing its own in-house full time local counter fraud specialist.
In the past year, WWL has had 33 referrals of suspected fraud and 72 referrals of suspected fraud by potential overseas visitors. Appropriate sanctions including criminal prosecutions have been taken where fraud has been proved, during the last year.
So far this year the trust has been able to recover nearly £32,000 of fraudulently obtained money.
This includes creating an anti-fraud culture amongst staff and the public say hospital chiefs as well as deterring those who would wish to defraud the organisation.
Fraud is theft including deception. The role of the fraud specialist also includes preventing, detecting and investigating fraud. Those found to have committed fraud can expect disciplinary, civil and criminal action to be taken against them.
Last year, Maria Daley - a former cancer nurse - was convicted of theft after setting up a charity in the oncology unit's name and stealing funds.
Also, the trust are currently taking part in a pilot scheme to tackle the cost of treating foreign patients.
Since the implementation of the European Health Income programme (EHIP)in December, Wrightington Wigan Leigh NHS Foundation Trust has already recouped £27,000 owed to them by patients from other European countries.
Another area of work is to ensure that a sufficiently robust and "fit for purpose" counter fraud service is delivered.
WWL say they are committed to the NHS counter fraud strategy, which aims to reduce fraud to an absolute minimum, keep it there permanently, enabling us to target more NHS resources at providing better patient care.


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Every single major network and cable-tv news network carried the prime-time address live ... except the Fox Television Network, which chose instead to air its hit reality program "So You Think You Can Dance."
Andy Ostroy: Fox Network: Reality TV Show More Important than Obama's Speech
Come on guys, chill a bit … There is no feedback channel on cable-tv yet.
Given what you are trying to take seriously - running the world, the real world, as if it were a 1 dimensional cable-tv thriller - you are talking sheer nonsense.
June 2nd, 2006 at 8:00 pm we get CNN International on the 'digital tier' on Indpls cable-tv.
The cable-tv at the parisian hotel last week was awfully boring , your blog a delight.
My local cable company is already giving away free wifi setup with Internet, and offering discount bundles of Internet with cable-tv.
I just see a great bundle of cable-tv, cable-Internet and network-enabled PVR.
Also yes, it will be VERY nice to be home ... although I'm finding the scent of smoke, cable-tv noises in the background, and a TON of arty-stuff to be oddly comforting.
Environmental Tectonics Corp. has agreed to buy back and retire 500 shares of its Series E preferred stock from former cable-tv magnate H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest for $500,000, or $1,000 per share.
San Antonio Business News - Local San Antonio News | The San Antonio Business Journal
'Spring News', a thai cable-tv station reports 'Friendly fire' shot by security forces during clash with 'red shirt' protesters near Don Mung airport,
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Offense Wins Championships: Can Steelers D Contain Cardinals' Big Three?January 28, 2009
The Steelers' top-ranked defense will have to come up big against Arizona's prolific passing attack to win its second Super Bowl this decade. Strong safety Troy Polamalu and the Steelers secondary will shoulder the defensive burden as it tries to shut down a receiving corps that might end up being the best to ever suit up.
Dick LeBeau's defense will have to muster an inordinate amount of pressure on Kurt Warner, who features a quick release and 112.1 passer rating in the playoffs. LeBeau will likely show Warner a variety of blitzing schemes and different looks, with Polamalu lined up just about anywhere in the secondary, to take the former MVP out of his comfort zone.
However, once the ball is snapped, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin are not likely to go down without a fight. As two of the best receivers to ever line up on the same side of the ball, the acrobatic Fitzgerald and fearless Boldin can wreak havoc in the secondary.
If this were not enough, Steve Breaston, the Cards' third receiver—yes, third—to collect over 1,000 passing yards this season, is poised to have a true breakout performance as the Steelers focus on his teammates. Left unchecked, Breaston is every bit as dangerous an offensive weapon as the Cardinals possess.
As Boldin and Fitzgerald stretch the defense downfield and to the sidelines, look for Breaston to collect his catches on crossing routes and for running back Tim Hightower underneath, out of the backfield.
These teams match up very well in most areas. The Steelers have the edge in coaching, defense, and the running game. The Cardinals have an edge at QB, wide receiver, special teams, and have an oft underrated offensive line.
Overall, the edge has to go to the Steelers with their defensive prowess. After all, conventional thinking says defense wins championships.
But unless Polamalu and company can tourniquet the wounds that the Cardinals' passing attack will inflict, this year, offense wins championships.


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Ingredient of the Week, July 14: Shrimp
Each type or species of shrimp have their own characteristics with flavor, texture, cooking times, and a best cooking method for them. You have Gulf Shrimp, Farm Raised Shrimp, Tiger Shrimp, Imported Shrimp, and Coldwater Shrimp. In fact, there are over 300 species of shrimp in the world.
The flavor and texture of each type of shrimp are influenced by the waters they come from or are raised in, plus from what they eat or are fed. Wild shrimp feed on seaweed and crustaceans which gives them a more enriched flavor and thicker shells. The ability to swim freely also makes the meat firmer.
Shrimp are found abundantly in America, off the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards in inshore waters, wherever the bottom is sandy. Shrimp are in season from May to October and 95% of the shrimp caught come from the warm waters of the South Atlantic and Gulf states.
How To Purchase Shrimp
Fresh shrimp is highly perishable! Fresh shrimp should ideally be eaten within 24 hours of purchase. Unless you live in the part of the country where you can actually buy "fresh" shrimp, it is best to buy frozen shrimp. Most shrimp in the grocery stores are frozen shrimp that has been thawed. The shelf like of thawed shrimp is only a couple of days, whereas shrimp stored in the freezer retain their quality for several weeks.
Fresh Shrimp: Avoid shrimp that smells of anything other than salt water. If there is any hint of the aroma of ammonia, it's a sign the shrimp is way past its prime. Truly fresh shrimp will have almost translucent flesh. Do not buy shrimp with black spots or rings (unless it's black tiger shrimp) as this indicates the meat is starting to break down. Also avoid pink meat.
Frozen Shrimp: If possible, AVOID shrimp that has been peeled and deveined before freezing. It can cause a loss of flavor and texture (shells will help to protect the meat of the shrimp and add more flavor to it).
1 pound of raw shrimp in their shells = about 1/2 pound peeled and cooked shrimp
Shrimp Sizes:
In the United States, shrimp are sold by count. This is a rating of the size and weight of the shrimp. The count represents the number of shrimp in a pound for a given size category.
Purchase shrimp by the count - not the size: This shrimp sizing chart is to be used for buying frozen or fresh Shrimp in the shell without the head on. All shrimp are sold by sizes, whether they are sold by the actual count or by a name such as jumbo or extra large. Shrimp will be labeled both ways to help you determine the size you are buying. For example a Jumbo Shrimp would have 21 to 25 shrimp per pound.
How To Defrost Frozen Shrimp:
Never defrost any type of shellfish at room temperature and it is best not to defrost them in the microwave either. Defrost shrimp either in the refrigerator or in ice cold water. Do not defrost in a warm place or microwave.
How To De-veining Shrimp:
(Photo on right is of different types of shrimp de-veiners that can be purchased.)
Should shrimp be de-veined?
The black "vein" that runs along the back of the shrimp is actually its digestive tract. These veins are in fact edible but if eaten they can taste gritty and dirty, particularly with larger prawns or shrimp.
While it isn't necessary to remove the vein, some people say the shrimp look and taste better when de-veined. This is pretty much a question of aesthetics. Most cooks won't bother de-veining medium-sized or smaller shrimp, unless they look particularly dirty. You can see the vein through the shell and meat, so use your own judgment.
Deveining shrimp:
Shrimp cook well in or out of their shells, but they're easier to de-vein before cooking.
Run the de-veiner or the tip of a small knife down the back of the shrimp. This will allow you to remove the vein.
You may remove the shell at this time or boil with shell on and remove after cooking.
If frying, shell should be removed first.
You can de-vein shrimp while leaving the shell on (the shell adds flavor and can protect the meat if you're grilling the shrimp.)
How To Cook Shrimp:
Shrimp can be cooking in a variety of way. They can be boiled, steamed, grilled, sautéed, baked, or deep-fried. They can also be cooked with or without the shell, with the vein or deveined.
Shrimp should always be cooked quickly in order to preserve their sweet, delicate flavors. They are very quick to cook, and the flavor can easily be ruined by overcooking. Most shrimp cook in as little as 3 minutes - when they're pink, they are done.
Boiling Method: This is probably the most common method of cooking shrimp, particularly the smaller types. To properly boil shrimp:
Place a pound of shrimp in a quart of rapidly boiling water with (3) three tablespoons of salt.
Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and return to a boil. Let simmer until the flesh has lost its glossy appearance and is opaque in center (cut to test).
Jumbo shrimp take about 7 to 8 minutes, large shrimp take about 5 to 7 minutes, and medium size are done in about 3 to 4 minutes.
If your shrimp are to be used in a recipe and not eaten right away after cooking (such as grilling), they should be plunged into cold water to stop the cooking process. (Do not let them cool in the cooking liquid. They will continue to cook and get tough)
Grilling Method:
Grilling is a popular method for cooking larger shrimp. Smaller shrimp may also be grilled, but it is usually best to put them on skewers first.
Once the grill is hot place the larger shrimp or skewered smaller shrimp on the prepared grill, leaving room between each shrimp or skewer.
Brush the prawns with a little olive oil and then sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and garlic.
Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until the prawns have turned pink, turning the shrimp and/or skewers once halfway through cooking time.
Remove from the heat and serve.
How To Freeze Shrimp - (Raw or Cooked)
Select high-quality, fresh shrimp for freezing. Shrimp can be frozen cooked or raw, in or out of the shell. For maximum storage life and quality, freeze shrimp raw, with heads removed, but shells still on. Shrimp may also be frozen in water in a freezer container or wrap it well in plastic and place it in the coldest part of the freezer where it will keep for about one month.
How do you like to cook shrimp? What's your favorite way to serve it?
we eat a LOT of shrimp in my house because its my 3 year olds favorite food. I either do it with a pasta alfredo or saute in garlic butter.
It's a favorite in our house too. And so quick and easy to cook makes it a favorite with me. lol
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we eat a LOT of shrimp in my house because its my 3 year olds favorite food. I either do it with a pasta alfredo or saute in garlic butter.
I don't make it a lot but I would try it fried.
we live in louisiana so there is alot of seafood around. Definately something we love in our house
I've never cooked shrimp before. I'm the only one in my house that will eat it so I only get it when we go out.


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Among companies that continue to offer defined benefit retirement plans, shedding the risks associated with those plans has rapidly become a strategic objective. As company-sponsored pension plans have gotten better funded companies have focused on reducing pension risk.
The data comes from research conducted by Mercer Investment Consulting and CFO Research and the results were published on Thursday. According to the research, aggregate funded status of pension plans at companies in the S&P 1500 stood at 86% in May of this year, well above the all-time low of 70% in July of 2012.
Half of the survey's respondents have adopted fixed-income investment plans that sync up with the duration of pension-plan liabilities. More than 40% of respondents said their company shifts assets to lower-risk categories as the funding status of pension plans improves and a similar number have started allocating more of their funds to more stable fixed-income investments.
Far fewer — only 14% — have purchased annuities that transfer liabilities to a third party, but Mercer believes that the success of risk-transfer programs such as those undertaken in 2012 by Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) will encourage others to look closely at lump-sum distributions or purchasing annuities. A third of respondents said they are very likely/somewhat likely/will consider dumping defined benefit plans.
Transferring pension risk to a third party faces some headwinds though. Nearly 80% of respondents cited low interest rates as disincentive to either lump-sum distributions or annuity purchases. And while giant companies like Ford, GM, and Verizon have the heft to pursue these options, nearly half the survey respondents said that financial markets aren't interested in accepting risks from companies their size.
Shutting down defined benefits plans remains popular, however. In 2011, 59% of respondents had closed or frozen their defined benefits plans; another 45% did so between 2011 and 2013. And 6% more say they are "very likely" to close their defined-benefits plans within 2 years.


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Lou Saldivar, Pulitzer Prize-winning Graphics Editor
It's with immense pleasure that I recommend Rika as a visual journalist and information graphics designer.
In her years with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Rika demonstrated all the skills qualities that produce compelling, thoughtful work and make her a strong individual and team member. I admired her sense of responsibility and the skillful way she approached assignments. She handled the big and small tasks with the same amount attention to detail. I often assigned Rika the more technically challenging stories because of her ability to parse and validate details. When she had questions, she pursued answers with a level of inquiry equal to visual journalists with more years of experience than her. I also like that Rika exercised sound judgment.
Visual journalists will often have an abundance of information. A common challenge is to craft a storyline that is fulfilling without being overwhelming. Rika is very good at separating the important from the less relevant. I could always rely on her content selection to support or enhance that of the reporters' story. Though excellent with content, Rika showed decision-making skills in other areas as well.
Rika's biggest strides were in design and layout. The same sense of hierarchy that shapes content also has to carry over to the design. During her years with us, Rika became very good at crafting compelling designs. Her work was often featured in full-page presentations or as part of larger newsroom projects. Her sophistication grew with nearly every assignment.
Rika's has experience in the analytical and creative aspects of journalism. She is also very tech-savvy. I've seen her absorb new applications at an impressive rate and I'm convinced she is capable of learning nearly anything. And, if that weren't enough, she will brighten your day.
Any organization would be benefit greatly to have Rika's skills and enthusiasm.
Kay Nolan, Political News/Business Reporter/Editor
I highly recommend Rika Kanaoka as a graphic designer for anyone looking for an ideal combination of technical skills and creativity.
Rika also brings a curiosity, intelligence and ability to understand varied subjects, which gives her the ability to make graphics especially compelling. She is able to zero in on the most effective use of images and copy. Her graphics capture the idea being expressed in a way that is accurate, easy to follow and exciting to view.
Rika created graphics for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a Pulitzer-winning daily newspaper that has been a leader in providing a multimedia approach to news and features. As a copy editor and reporter at that newspaper, I observed Rika deftly bring stories to life with creative graphics that brought attention to the stories and helped readers understand the topic. Rika tackled even the most complex topics having to do with everything from science to geography to business or crime statistics. She researched each topic and interviewed sources as needed, designing graphics and writing concise copy to accompany the images. She double-checked facts and maintained high technical standards for all of her graphics, even though she was often required to work on tight deadlines.
Rika did all of this work in English, but the experience she brought to the job as someone born and raised in Japan and who has lived and worked in several major cities in the United States, helped bring a fresh and sophisticated perspective. Her ability to speak several languages is an indication of Rika's high intelligence and ability to learn quickly. Her ease in adapting to life and work in various cities demonstrates her positive attitude and superb social skills. Rika brings a youthful enthusiasm to her work, but at the same time seems mature and experienced beyond her years. She gets along well with everyone and fits well in any team. She is also able to work independently.
In addition to graphic design, Rika is accomplished in web design, online marketing and search optimization skills. Rika has successfully created websites with a sophistication that one might expect from someone with advanced IT schooling and years of experience in web design. Rika is the type of person who learns a skill, then finds a way to enhance it by trying new and more challenging steps.
She will surely exceed your expectations as a designer for either print or online products.
Keiko Kandachi
Rika was one of the launching members of CNN's Japanese interactive team in 2000. I worked with her at CNN headquarters in Atlanta during the summer, and we produced content for its Japanese edition (http://www.cnn.co.jp).
I thoroughly enjoyed working with her for a number of reasons. First of all, she has a genuine passion for journalism and communications. As a student at the prestigious University of Missouri School of Journalism, she had the highest caliber of standards of writing, editing and design. Second, Rika was so creative and willing to take new assignments such as graphics, videos and other items at the dawn of the Internet age, and did very well and efficiently. Best of all, she is very personable, emotionally stable, responsible and kind, so it was just so much fun to work in the same team with her.


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Does it seem strange to anyone that Seattle is being touted as the #1 landing spot for the Phoenix Coyotes? There is an arena plan, but no actual arena or plan to build it. There is a potential NBA co-tenant, but likely no plans for further basketball relocation/expansion discussion until David Stern retires. The question doesn't really center on whether Seattle can support an NHL team or not, but rather, why now?
As we speak, Quebec City is building a hockey arena. You can literally watch them pour every ounce of concrete on one of the city's three arena construction webcams. Note: 3 out of 7 of Quebec City's municipal webcams are pointed on Quebecor Arena's construction site. Think they miss the NHL? The Canadian winter is dark and full of terrors.
And then there's Hamilton, Ontario. If Chris Hansen wants an example of why you shouldn't cross a league's commissioner, he needs only to look to Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie's efforts to relocate a team to Hamilton. The former Blackberry CEO tried unsuccessfully to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2006, the Nashville Predators in 2007 and the Phoenix Coyotes in 2009.
In the Phoenix case, Balsillie actually offered then owner Jerry Moyes $212.5 million to purchase the team after it went into bankruptcy. However, the NHL had previously extended Moyes $38 million to stay afloat in return for proxy control of the team by the commissioner Gary Bettman. Just hours after the sale agreement to Balsillie, the NHL stepped in and removed Moyes from any form of team control. The case eventually went to court and the NHL retained ownership of the Coyotes. Balsillie likely sunk any future chance of securing a team in Hamilton, though an anonymous bid was made for the Buffalo Sabres in 2011. That bid was to relocate the team and amounted to $259 million, significantly more than the $189 million price the team was eventually sold for to remain in Buffalo.
So, there is clearly a rabid appetite for new teams in Canada. Why then is Seattle an assumed front runner? The most obvious explanation is that Seattle is being used as leverage to squeeze the city of Glendale for a better deal in much the same way the NBA did with the Sacramento Kings. Indeed, with so much effort already invested in Arizona, it would be surprising to see the team move until all other options have been exhausted. However, there are some key differences between the NBA and NHL landscapes that contribute to Seattle's inclusion as the top relocation destination for a hockey team.
For the NBA, owners aren't keen on expansion because it would dilute their share of the upcoming TV deal. Once that deal is in place, expansion becomes much more likely. For the NHL, however, there is little revenue from their national TV deal, so owners are eager to expand while collecting those expansion fees. Would an ownership group from Seattle be willing to pay a hefty expansion fee, probably not. Could the NHL collect higher fees from applicants from Quebec City or Hamilton? Just follow the dollars.
Ultimately, the NHL wants a team in Seattle as much as Seattle wants a team. The Emerald City is a lucrative market with a significant corporate presence (Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks headquarters). It is also the 12th largest TV market, something to consider if a team is moving out of Phoenix, which is the 13th largest TV market. Neither Quebec City, nor Hamilton can offer similar numbers.
If Phoenix is not viable, then the best strategy for the NHL is to address the situation by landing a team in a place such as Seattle. The goal would be to get a foothold in the region with potential rivals in Vancouver and San Jose. Large expansion fees from Seattle are unlikely and ultimately not that important. Replacing a league-owned, hemorrhaging team in Phoenix with a privately owned, functional team in Seattle would be considered a win.
After Phoenix comes off the NHL books, a new round of expansion to Quebec City and/or Hamilton can proceed. NHL owners will be rewarded with a fresh stream of expansion fees from eager Canadian applicants.
This all makes sense, but the most glaring risk in the plan is the lack of an NHL-caliber arena in Seattle. Teams can play in small venues for a several years, but a suitable arena must eventually be built for a team to be anywhere close to profitable. Right now, new ownership would have to assume a large part of the risk for building a new arena if they bring a team to Seattle. Chris Hansen has an arena plan, but the city isn't going to move forward without an NBA team to fill it. New owners will have to convince Hansen and the city that they are viable partners that can help fund the development of a new arena. If they succeed, Key Arena can suffice in the meantime.
As I explained in a previous article – "However, many teams have made small venues work on a temporary basis. Before the Shark Tank was built, the San Jose Sharks played in the Cow Palace (1991-1993), an arena that seated just over 11,000. Likewise, the Tampa Bay Lightning played their first year (1992) in the 11,000-seat Expo Hall before moving to the much larger Thunderdome. The Carolina Hurricanes played two years (1997-1999) at Greensboro Coliseum (23,000 seats), where they averaged just 8,637 fans. So, there does seem to be a precedent for arenas of this size, but the question depends largely on the magnitude of financial loss that the new owners are willing to absorb while a new venue is built."
Conversely, if a team moves to Seattle and no arena is built, does the team have any better chance of succeeding than in Glendale? Not likely. Would the NHL really relocate a team without an arena, or even an agreement for building one? Well, if the losses in Phoenix are large enough, then selling to new owners might be preferred to holding or folding the team. Having credible owners could bring much needed stability to the franchise in a potentially lucrative market. At worst, the financial losses would be someone else's problem, and at best the NHL gains a strong foothold in a valuable market.