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Recently, the New York Times published an article on Project Appleseed . The reporter researched it for months. He even went to at least one Appleseed event, and earned a Rifleman score. Jack Dailey, known as "Fred" from Appleseed, claims the article was edited and re-edited for several more months prior to publication. A short time ago, Fred sent a message to all Appleseeders. He advised them to "steel themselves" for the result. I felt the article was surprisingly well-balanced and it hit on the major talking points that the general public has about the program. Of course, Appleseed does not care for some of those facts. Also, the Appleseed project seems to have officially unleashed the hounds by sending its most ardent followers to "set the record straight" on as many gun forums as possible. AR15.com - while they allow it to last. (Archived) The Firing Line The High Road I am curious to see how their "pile-on" mentality and tacti...

This is the best quote I've come across in a while... Link . Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he doesn't understand what all the fuss is about with regards to Arizona's immigration new immigration law. He continues by saying: "it's a crime to be here illegally and everyone should enforce the law."

On the job last week, I find out I am losing my third largest client because we cannot do something for them - due to company policy. Typically, this is not always a problem, as the company can give "relief" to the sales person when a client leaves for a reason out of the control of the sales person. I found out yesterday that my current boss will not authorize relief. This decision will prevent me from making a normal sized commission check until Feb., 2011. I took this job due to the possibility of earning 10-25% more than I did at the last job. This turn of events will make it impossible to even match what I made at the last job. Frankly, there are many sales positions available now that pay better than this one might (if my commissions are cut), with a lot less stress. I get a new boss Monday (due to a set of totally unrelated circumstances). I will ask him as well. Whether I am with the current employer in 2011 is directly correlated with the new boss's answer. I hop...

Yesterday, I got the OK from Mrs. Usagi to pursue the purchase of an item I have been in desire of for some time. The M1 Garand is in my sights. It is a rifle of historical significance. It is also one of the standards in the firearm world - being the first standard issue semi-automatic rifle in military service in the world. I will be purchasing one from the Civilian Marksmanship Program ( CMP ). When you follow their directions, they will send the rifle right to your door! I have in my possession almost all of the things required: 1. Proof of US Citizenship - check. (birth certificate) 2. Proof of age - check (if the birth certificate doesn't do it, my Drivers License will). 3. Membership in a CMP affiliated organization - in the works. 4. Proof of a marksmanship related activity - check (my HCP will suffice). 5. Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm - check. 6. Order form and purchaser agreement - almost check (need a notary). As soon as I send off for the rifle, I will...

Here . Read on. Why liberals should love the 2nd Amendment.

This morning, I read an article by Right Minded discussing how the First Lady has an agenda to politicize our food intake. Earlier in the morning, I had read an article about all-you-can-eat sections and tickets at ballparks. The funny thing is, that Michelle Obama threw the first pitch at the Orioles' game and was there generally to pitch her "Let's Move" campaign. The Orioles are the team featured in the article I read this morning as offering the all-you-can-eat tickets.

This past weekend, I was told my brother-in-law, Brad Irwin, had accepted the head-coaching position for the East Tennessee State University women's softball program. Unfortunately, I was sworn to secrecy, as the announcement had not yet been made official. Well, now it's official . Congrats to Brad. I know he will bring success with him. I've seen him coach before. Heck, he even coached me once on an intramural team we both played on. He played Shortstop and I played 1st base on that team. We were the heart of the batting lineup, as well. At the time, we were dating the sisters who are now our respective wives.