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"Technicals" - Japanese PU's w/ big guns are new war horses.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:00 pm
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In Libya and other countries, the new war horse on the block for rebel groups, Taliban,
and others is known as a technical .
These are Toyota,...
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VMI77:
Well, the reporter on this story happened to call technicals new , but I remember these
getting some press coverage during whatever year it...
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Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:20 pm
LAPD Officers Win $2 Million Lawsuit Over Ticket Quotas
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WildBill »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:17 pm
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A jury awarded two LAPD officers $2 million Monday after determining that supervisors had retaliated against the officers for complaining about...
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Now, at least according to these two articles, the fines are $475-$500.
That's out of control.
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Last post by PappaGun
Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:23 pm
Just a thought
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Jasonw560 »
Wed Apr 13, 2011 11:16 pm
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Okay...John Woods claims to be a victim of VT.
Was he actually there, in the line of fire, when the gunman fired on all of those people? Did he get...
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Rumor is Gallegos has a CHL. He voted against campus carry last time but at least he thought it deserved to be debated in 2009. Does anyone know what...
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Last post by tacticool
Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:04 pm
We didn't have the "green thing" back then
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A-R »
Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:12 pm
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Thought some of you would enjoy this ...
And why don't we return bottles to the store anymore? I remember doing that, my grandpa usually spent the...
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rlol
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Last post by WildBill
Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:31 pm
Glenn Beck To END SHOW!
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The Mad Moderate »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:27 pm
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I do not know the entire story, I doubt anyone out side of Fox News really knowes, However after 300+ lost advertisers and nearly 40 per cent drop in...
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:iagree:
I heard the same things. The contract for the show is expiring but he is working out another undisclosed project with fox. He did say one...
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Last post by Monker10
Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:25 pm
Anyone into hot peppers?
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by
secure »
Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:10 pm
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I have been growing ghost peppers (bhut jolokia) for about 18 months and finally have some ripe peppers to try out. Lets just say all my pores are...
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Wow! I wouldn't have thought of spraying hot sauce on a pepper plant, but that is a GREAT idea! I sprinkle cayenne in the to keep the dog from...
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Last post by MrsFosforos
Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:08 pm
New Dad Advice Needed
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texanron »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:46 am
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Three weeks ago the wife and I became parents for the first time of twin girls. Things are going wonderful around the house and I'm enjoying every...
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Nicely put Divided Attention! I appreciate you taking time out of your day and sharing your thoughts.
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Last post by texanron
Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:58 am
Navy Laser Sets Ship On Fire
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WildBill »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:46 pm
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The Maritime Laser Demonstrator, a solid-state laser, aboard the USS Paul Foster off the central California coast fired a 15-kilowatt beam at an...
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Sure could have used those in my day.
Jim
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Last post by 57Coastie
Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:55 am
Texas comptroller mistakenly posts public record
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RPB »
Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:07 pm
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By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
Posted: 04/11/2011 01:56:27 PM MDT
Updated: 04/11/2011 02:38:04 PM...
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Am I the only one who will not advise the patrolling constables when we are going to be gone (think computer listing)? Am I the only one who will not...
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Last post by rdcrags
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:15 pm
Top 5 Guns College "Kids" Will Bring to Class
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RPB »
Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:04 pm
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I'm not going to comment on the article, ... I guess they tried to research a little, which is good, but ... ummm
news
The Top 5 Guns College Kids...
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I think you would have to replace the slide to convert from 26 to 27. It's easy to go down in size but not so easy to go up.
Just noticed someone...
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Last post by jmra
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:12 pm
U.S. Company Develops StunRay
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WildBill »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:52 pm
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Genesis Illumination has developed a non-lethal incapacitator to disorient individuals or small groups without pain or injury.
The XL-2000 features...
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just LIGHT beer
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Last post by RPB
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:10 pm
Today in History - April 12, 1961 First Man in Space
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WildBill »
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:55 am
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April 12, 1961 Russians launched Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into space. He was the first human being to journey into outer space, when his Vostok...
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Also the first shuttle launch (30 years ago) and the start of the civil war (150 years ago).
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Last post by jmorris
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:03 pm
Working for a law enforcment agency
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Skaven »
Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:41 pm
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Hey,
Got a request for some advice. I have been an engineering major now for about 2 years, and honestly there has only been 2 things I have wanted...
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I'm 26 years old. I am at a point now where I can get a criminal justice degree in 1-2 years. I have all the core knocked out, and have not added to...
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Last post by Skaven
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:40 pm
The Image of the United States Throughout the World
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WildBill »
Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:47 pm
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I am starting this thread, because I don't want to hijack SeamusTx's thread about the shooting in Holland. I think that it's an interesting topic. Of...
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Hindsight is 20/20.
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Last post by Ameer
Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:01 pm
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Last post by Pawpaw
Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:00 am
What does 99.9% Quality get you
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puma guy »
Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:54 pm
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Our minister used these statistics last Sunday night in his sermon. I couldn't verify but it's interesting to think about it.
If 99.9% Were Good...
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:biggrinjester: :biggrinjester:
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Last post by cougartex
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:46 am
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Last post by cougartex
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:45 am
Opted for "Hands On" at TSA Checkpoint
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by
RoyGBiv »
Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:19 pm
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I was flying back from RDU on Friday afternoon. RDU has the backscatter x-ray machines. I've been through these before at other airports, but I was a...
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Sorry to disappoint you Boss. At least I saved you some gas money :mrgreen:
As for TSA preventing terrorists , I'm going to guess they would be...
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Last post by RoyGBiv
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:40 am
GOV shutdown, a Note to my congressmen
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by
E.Marquez »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:23 pm
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Congressman Conaway; With the events or lack thereof today concerning the budget impasse, Shutting down the government. I wanted to personally pass...
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Here is a little information you probably didn’t know. Those that have a job designation of “critical” would have to work not knowing when or if they...
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Last post by VoiceofReason
Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:10 pm
Mesquite SRO Pepper Sprays Squirrel
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by
Medic218 »
Sun Apr 10, 2011 3:01 pm
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Did a quick search and didn't see anything so I apologize in advance if its a repost....
I found this on a Facebook friends wall. He is very...
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First, shoot the ninja. Then shoot the squirrel....and everyone gets to go home in one piece. :smilelol5:
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Sun Apr 10, 2011 4:55 pm
For those of you with a lead foot
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JJVP »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:23 pm
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Gee. Sounds like the same reasoning we are seeing with campus carry doesn't it?
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Last post by MeMelYup
Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:54 am
My Morning Commute
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Grammy »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:50 am
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On my way to work this morning at approximately 0610, Southbound I-45 around West Road for you Houston guys, I guess (now) I was going between 35-45...
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Sorry about your friend of a friend, I am convinced his (this case) safety equipment saved his life. He was not a pretty sight but he was alive and...
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Last post by Grammy
Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:43 am
Colorado Police Pepper Spay an 8 year old kid
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HotLeadSolutions »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:01 pm
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After reading the article, I think the little twirp needed this LONG ago!
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS:
DENVER – The staff at the Colorado elementary...
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:iagree:
Someone needs to turn off the tv and spend more time with the kid. Plus a good spanking every once in a while would do him good.
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Last post by Mr.ViperBoa
Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:28 pm
The Grandson Needs Some Votes
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by
4copas »
Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:11 am
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Looking for some votes for a picture contest. Little Luke is getting kisses from his dog Rocky. Thanks for any participation everyone. By the way,...
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Done :thumbs2: :thumbs2:
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Last post by Kirk
Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:40 pm
The 'Come and Take It' Flag
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by
Ol Zeke »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:16 pm
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I briefly searched and didn't find it but ..... has anyone seen this?
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I read about it years ago but...
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Wonderful history surrounding San Antonio and Gonzales. I never tire of hearing various accounts of the conflicts.
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Last post by sugar land dave
Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:56 pm
Woman finds federal agent's gun in the restroom...
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ELB »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:31 pm
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...at El Paso' airport.
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It was in the sterile area.
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I'm an old, old man. I almost fell off the box I climbed up on to feel the top of the shelf. :shock:
With a loaded revolver in my hand. :cryin...
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Last post by b322da
Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:44 am
Dessert... teh wife makes it...
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The Annoyed Man »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:25 am
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Yah either buys or makes a white angel food cake.
Yah takes some fresh blackberries and cooks them down with about 3 tbs of sugar, 1/4 cup of...
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Oh, it does sound good!
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Last post by MrsFosforos
Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:40 pm
Books
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by
Jasonw560 »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:01 pm
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Okay, anyone interested in doing a bokk exchange? Someone has a book they'vevrad, and wouldn't mind passing arond to someone, and when they finish,...
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i wasn't aware of the fictional series, i've got the non-fiction book about his role in founding SEAL Team 6, pretty awesome stuff
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Last post by rmr1923
Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:12 pm
One ticket for NASCAR race - FREE
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by
GeekwithaGun »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:23 am
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Mod's if I'm not allowed to give something away, please remove.
I have one ticket to give away for tonights race at Texas Motor Speedway. good seat,...
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Yeah. Well I suppose
I am at the speedway. There is still time green flag at 6:30
Pm me with contact #. Can meet at gate 6 close to seats.
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Last post by GeekwithaGun
Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:43 pm
Carry At 12 O'clock While Swimming
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steveincowtown »
Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:49 pm
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Finally figured out a way to carry all the time, for the rest of my life, even while swimming. I will probally go with a 1911 though, if it is going...
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I thought that one was demure enough. If not, mods do your thing.
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Last post by tacticool
Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:44 pm
Amanda Collins
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RPB »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:18 am
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Links with info about Amanda Collins (Add more if you run across any you want to add)
Amanda Collins Self Defense Act Nevada
Licensee at college...
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I've been thinking.
Essentially Amanda is now a person standing up for Women's rights on a National level.
I'll look into what Obama/U.S. Congress...
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Last post by RPB
Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:47 pm
WWII Tributes
by
WildBill »
Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:02 am
I received an email today about an old friend passing away. He was a WWII veteran and this website was linked to his obituary.
onclick=...
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Last post by WildBill
Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:02 am
Proud
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PappaGun »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:12 pm
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My son and his fiance took their CHL class a few months back and finally got the money together to mail in the application.
I don't know who they...
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Congratulations.
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Last post by cougartex
Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:20 pm
No more Winchester 5.56 at my Walmart
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by
Toadstone »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:54 pm
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That would be the Pasadena Walmart at Beltway 8 and Fairmont Parkway.
The ammo case was looking a little bare today, and I saw that there wasn't ant...
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They did on their 62 gr Law Enforcement load. The 55 gr WWB load the OP is looking for wasn't affected by that recall that I know of.
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Last post by UpTheIrons
Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:26 pm
Bye Stormy... Sleep well.
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by
E.Marquez »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:55 pm
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To no one in particular:
Stormy.. Thanks for bringing a smile to our face from the start, to the last day.
The rattler that got you, could have...
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Step up little girl... Miss Sprocket.. you have big paw prints to fill.
..
I know.......I see you waiting by the door.. Sorry pup,,,, Shes not...
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Last post by E.Marquez
Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am
Things you probably don't know about Bulverde, TX
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ELB »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:38 pm
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According to , the following appeared in Wikipedia recently:
According to the Handbook of Texas Online referencing Oscar Haas, History of New...
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That's why it's a great place for nuns on the run to hide.
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Last post by Ameer
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:08 pm
The Gunny in Allen...
by
Texas Size 11 »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:13 pm
The Gunny will be at the Grand Opening of the Cabela's store in Allen. April 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Which is good since I missed him at the Bass Pro...
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Last post by Texas Size 11
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:13 pm
MA: 1 killed, 1 injured in fall from bus
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seamusTX »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:46 am
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Two men fell from the bathroom window of a tour bus traveling on a highway near Shirley, Massachusetts (northeast), late Saturday. The bus was...
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“Investigators are trying to determine what type of interaction these two men were having to cause them to fall out of the window,
...!!!...
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Last post by speedsix
Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:25 pm
Gadhafi's Son Given Tour of Port of Houston
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by
WildBill »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:55 pm
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Houston Port commissioners just voted to terminate their agreement with Libya to consult on their ports. This decision comes after 13 Undercover...
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*shaking head*
We cant take a pleasure boat up the Channel past the Battleship anymore, but the Port Authority allows that type of visit and VIP...
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Last post by Piney
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:07 pm
Top Ten Reasons Why Men Prefer Guns Over Women
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PBratton »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:32 am
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Top Ten Reasons Why Men Prefer Guns Over Women
And here we go...
#10 - You can trade an old 44 for a new 22.
#9 - You can keep one gun at home...
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By which part? By the Why men prefer guns over women part or the Why women prefer guns over men part?
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Last post by jmra
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:55 pm
Anthropomorphism
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by
RPB »
Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:52 pm
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Anthropomorphism
anthropomorphism an·thro·po·mor·phism (ān'thrə-pə-môr'fĭz'əm)
n.
The attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior...
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He said Organisms !
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Last post by jmra
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:48 pm
All clear given following incident at A&M-Commerce
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GeekwithaGun »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:43 pm
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All clear given following incident at A&M-Commerce
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My daughter was in the cafeteria when this...
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They updated the story - same link, a little more detail here
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Last post by GeekwithaGun
Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:02 pm
This day in history - April 5
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seamusTX »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:58 pm
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1951 - Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death for espionage. They transmitted nuclear bomb secrets to the Reds—though records opened in...
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2012 - The world, as we know it, ended.
2063 - Zefram Cochran flew the first warp drive spacecraft launched from earth, and the Vulcans decided to...
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Last post by WildBill
Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:35 pm
Getting pulled over question
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bnc »
Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:10 pm
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Didn't know where to put this one since it is pretty general.
So, if you are pulled over and for some reason can not roll the window down, is it...
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Of course I will follow instructions to stay in my car or get out. But I'm not afraid of getting a ticket for the reason I said. That's my opinion...
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Last post by Ameer
Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:26 pm
Police Detain Man with Gun on Elementary Campus
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RPB »
Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:19 am
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Police Detain Man with Gun on Elementary Campus
Laredo
Story Created: Apr 4, 2011
Story Updated: Apr 4, 2011
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Could be an ex-wife getting one up on her ex.
yes 911, my ex-husband just left here headed to our sons school and he has a gun. Then she pops a...
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Last post by jmra
Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:47 am
NRA Board Member Tom Selleck Teaches Gun Safety On Set
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JJVP »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:56 pm
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Found this on another forum. Don't know if is true or not, but here it is.
The guy, who was playing a cop but had never held a real gun, recoiled...
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Don't you mean Go Magnum! :mrgreen:
I haven't watched his new show. I'll have to check it out. You probably won't see all of the cops racking their...
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Last post by WildBill
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:29 am
Bank Email Warning
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cougartex »
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:36 pm
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Banks, credit card companies issue email warning.
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Yup, after getting my credit card skimmed at a gas pump, getting a new account number yesterday, I looked at E-mails and online account stuff from...
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Last post by RPB
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:58 am
Lon Morris College student arrested after loaded AK-47 found
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RPB »
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:04 am
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I searched the forum, didn't find this posted yet even though it's Feb 2011
I searched Lon Morris perhaps I overlooked it, if a thread is already on...
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When I was in college I had four roommates, and we each had an M14 openly displayed on a wall rack in our room, as did everyone else in the school...
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Last post by VMI77
Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:01 pm
I am the victim of identity theft
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baldeagle »
Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:31 pm
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I thought long and hard before posting this. I do not want anyone's sympathy. I'm doing fine, and I haven't lost any money (yet!) I thought perhaps...
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Note on E-mails
If using an e-mail program like Outlook/msn livemail etc, right click/properties/Details/Message source
Usually you can see it's a...
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Last post by RPB
Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:57 pm
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