Commander William Adama as a young Ensign fighting the Cylons in the original war. Why did SYFY choose wresting over this?
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December 14, 2012
November 9, 2012
Revolution, The Children's Crusade, Review
"Dick-ish-ness is an Artform"
"Revolution" is one of my guilty pleasures. The show is a lite version of the world 15 years after a worldwide blackout causes society to collapse. While the show stretches credibility most of the time with the 'Quest of the 12 Pendants', Charlie's magic composite crossbow and Miles' sword fighting abilities I think it is worth a spot in my DVR. The crew at AfterBuzz does a great job breaking it down and reminding us that "Revolution"is just a TV show for entertainment.
Should we start a Concussion Ticker for Charlie?
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"Revolution" is one of my guilty pleasures. The show is a lite version of the world 15 years after a worldwide blackout causes society to collapse. While the show stretches credibility most of the time with the 'Quest of the 12 Pendants', Charlie's magic composite crossbow and Miles' sword fighting abilities I think it is worth a spot in my DVR. The crew at AfterBuzz does a great job breaking it down and reminding us that "Revolution"is just a TV show for entertainment.
Should we start a Concussion Ticker for Charlie?
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November 8, 2012
1st World War Z Official Trailer looks, ok....
World War Z Official Trailer (2:27) | Horror School
If I ever win the lottery for a Billion dollars there are three things on my Bucket List. First, buy the Dallas Cowboys from Jerry Jones. Two, build the University of Louisville an on campus Football and Basketball complex. Three, make a grand scale Cecil B Demille style zombie apocalypse movie that does not have sprinting, flying, ninja zombies. The entire horror genre fan base is terrified that Max Brooks' definitive book on the aftermath of a zombie uprising will be turned into 28 Days Later starring Brad Pitt.
It looks like the horror fan's worst nightmare's are coming true under the CGI brush of the biggest hack in Hollywood...........
What do you think? Can Brad "Achilles" Pitt and his secret reshoots save the movie?
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If I ever win the lottery for a Billion dollars there are three things on my Bucket List. First, buy the Dallas Cowboys from Jerry Jones. Two, build the University of Louisville an on campus Football and Basketball complex. Three, make a grand scale Cecil B Demille style zombie apocalypse movie that does not have sprinting, flying, ninja zombies. The entire horror genre fan base is terrified that Max Brooks' definitive book on the aftermath of a zombie uprising will be turned into 28 Days Later starring Brad Pitt.
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| Ninja Zombies climb walls under automatic weapons fire. |
It looks like the horror fan's worst nightmare's are coming true under the CGI brush of the biggest hack in Hollywood...........
What do you think? Can Brad "Achilles" Pitt and his secret reshoots save the movie?
Listen daily from 7-8pm at The Ed Springston Show. Also visit Louisville Politics for more details and in depth coverage of local political and news issues.
November 6, 2012
World War Z's first footage.....
Brad Pitt has finally gotten the troubled zombie epic moving again. This Thursday on E he will be introducing the first trailer. Based on the few seconds we see it looks like the zombies are supernaturally fast and fluid like the Flood from the Halo series. There does not look like there is much hope for the long awaited film adaptation of Max Brooks' masterpiece of a world on the brink of collapse under the weight of SLOW AND SHAMBLING Romero style walkers.
What do you think about this sneak-peek?
Fast Zombies or Slow Zombies?
Does the movie have a John Carter's chance of success?
What do you think about this sneak-peek?
Fast Zombies or Slow Zombies?
Does the movie have a John Carter's chance of success?
November 4, 2012
NEW YORK: Why some have gas, some don't
The NBC show "Revolution" seems a bit more believable to many residents of the Northeastern USA. Some areas of the storm ravaged region are getting fuel from military distribution centers while others are zipping in and out of the nearest gas station with full tanks after paying the cheapest prices of the year. It appears that regional fuel supplies and pipelines are directly impacted by the electrical grid. Without electricity gas stays on the truck, in the pipelines and the pumps don't work.
Without power nothing is as simple as internet forum posters would have you believe......
NEW YORK: Electrical outages caused by Hurricane Sandy explains why some have gas, some don't.
Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com
Without power nothing is as simple as internet forum posters would have you believe......
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| Free gas in New York City. |
Why do some areas struck by Superstorm Sandy have plenty of gasoline and others still don't?
It turns out we need electricity to drive. Even if we're driving cars that run on gasoline. And many areas still have no power.
Without electricity, gasoline can't be pumped from refineries, through pipelines, off tanker ships, out of terminals or from gas stations into Toyotas, Chevys and Fords.
Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com
November 2, 2012
The Walking Dead 3x04, "Killer Within"
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October 31, 2012
Undead Astronauts....
What happens to the Astronauts on the International Space Station during the Apocalypse?
Mohawk guy from NASA/JPL and the Curiosity Mars Rover Team knows the answer.
Enjoy the Talking Dead. A Walking Dead after party.
Mohawk guy from NASA/JPL and the Curiosity Mars Rover Team knows the answer.
Enjoy the Talking Dead. A Walking Dead after party.
October 29, 2012
Walking Dead S:3 | E:3 | Walk With Me. AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
Walking Dead's favorite Meth Powered Nazi Merle Dixon returned with a new little friend.
Andrea is officially a power groupie.
What is the deal with the Tea?
The Governor found a replacement for television.
Where was Rick Grimes? Is Carl's ability to disappear genetic...
Andrea is officially a power groupie.
What is the deal with the Tea?
The Governor found a replacement for television.
Where was Rick Grimes? Is Carl's ability to disappear genetic...
October 27, 2012
American Zombie Invasion or Military Take Over?
| CIC Zombie Response Brigade |
Defense analyst Loren Thompson agrees. "The defining characteristics of zombies are that they're unpredictable and resilient. That may be a good way to prepare for what the Pentagon calls asymmetric warfare," Thompson said.
San Diego-based Halo Corp. founded by former military special ops and intelligence personnel has been hosting the annual counterterrorism summit since 2006. The five-day Halo counterterrorism summit is an approved training event by the Homeland Security Grant Program and the Urban Areas Security Initiative, which provide funds to pay for the coursework on everything from the battleground tactics to combat wounds to cybersecurity. The summit has a $1,000 registration fee and runs Oct. 29-Nov 2.
Read more at: Marines, police prep for mock zombie invasion
October 25, 2012
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October 17, 2012
Discuss TWD "Seed", Season 3, Episode 1
Join in with the crew from After Buzz and the Talking Dead to discuss "The Walking Dead". Explosive, Shocking and Fulfilling tend to be the most common comments.
What was your impression of the season opener in our favorite zombie drama?
What was your impression of the season opener in our favorite zombie drama?
October 16, 2012
Beth and Maggie's Song
"The Parting Glass","Armstrong's Goodnight"
The Walking Dead's Folk song as sung by Beth and Maggie during the group's first night outside the prison.
Of all the money ever I had,
I spent it in good company.
And all the harm e'er I've done,
Alas! it was to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all.
Chorus:
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whatever befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
"Good night and joy be to you all"
Oh, all the comrades e'er I had,
They're sorry for my going away,
And all the sweethearts e'er I had,
They'd wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot,
That I should rise and you should not,
I gently rise and softly call,
Good night and joy be with you all.
Chorus:
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whatever befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
"Good night and joy be to you all"
If I had money enough to spend,
And leisure time to sit awhile,
There is a fair maid in this town,
That sorely has my heart beguiled.
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips,
I own she has my heart in thrall,
Then fill to me the parting glass,
Good night and joy be with you all.
The Walking Dead's Folk song as sung by Beth and Maggie during the group's first night outside the prison.
Of all the money ever I had,
I spent it in good company.
And all the harm e'er I've done,
Alas! it was to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit
To memory now I can't recall
So fill to me the parting glass
Good night and joy be with you all.
Chorus:
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whatever befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
"Good night and joy be to you all"
Oh, all the comrades e'er I had,
They're sorry for my going away,
And all the sweethearts e'er I had,
They'd wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot,
That I should rise and you should not,
I gently rise and softly call,
Good night and joy be with you all.
Chorus:
So fill to me the parting glass
And drink a health whatever befalls
Then gently rise and softly call
"Good night and joy be to you all"
If I had money enough to spend,
And leisure time to sit awhile,
There is a fair maid in this town,
That sorely has my heart beguiled.
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips,
I own she has my heart in thrall,
Then fill to me the parting glass,
Good night and joy be with you all.
October 15, 2012
Armored Zombies catch Carl and Beth flirting
In other news,
- We saw the group work like a team to raid a house, dodge a zombie mob and gain entry into the prison cell block.
- Darryl and Carol are still flirting.
- Beth and Maggie Green can sing like they are on X-factor.
- I think the younger Mr. Dixon may be a bit gun shy with the opposite sex.
- Rick does not like dog food.
- Headshots at 50m with homemade silencers. NO!!!
- Lori is very far along in her pregnancy and is still a selfish bitch.
- Herschel is now officially and completely replaced Dale from the comic books.
- Poor Scott Wilson has no clue what will happen to his other leg.
- Michonne is a confirmed bad ass with a katana.
- Andrea is suffering from an unknown illness. My guess is ANDREA IS PREGNANT WITH SHANE'S BABY. Since she goes to great pains to hide under that blanket in Georgia heat.
- Armored Boss Zombies exist in The Walking Dead. The armored zombies were a fun surprise and Maggie rocked figuring out a way to kill one.
What did you think about the episode?
October 14, 2012
Season 3 Starts Tonight, The Walking Dead
With the NFL football season settled in and baseball winding into the MLB post season it is time to survive the apocalypse with Rick Grimes, Carl and Daryl Dixon. AMC has promised more of everything this season. More Zombies, more combat, more high stress, more Daryl and Merl as well as a hot new Becca. Maggie's little sister looks like she is ready to do what it takes to survive in her tight fitting outfit that includes thigh high combat boots.
Get ready it is coming!!!
FYI, I don't think the comic books can be considered complete cannon since Kirkman has said they are separate mutually supporting story arcs.
October 13, 2012
What You Should Find Out About Self-defense
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| Kelly Worden |
The ideal way to prepare a person in case there is an attacker is through self defense. Self defense is a countermeasure that conditions anyone to defend themselves or their house or property from actual harm. In court, self-defense is legitimately justified when the defendant truly saw themselves in a risky condition. In order to use the self defense justification in court, one must prove that they are in a position, against somebody else that could have most likely led to really serious injuries or death.
Learning self defense typically involves several elements, and that incorporates the use of techniques, training techniques, and strategies. Techniques focus on avoiding the use of self-defense if possible, understanding actions, blocks, and reverse assaults. Training methods will be the drills that are used to learn the techniques, and methods show people when to utilize them. There are actually many forms of fighting styles that teach self defense. Numerous of them also include Self Defense Wrench, worden travel wrench, or impact kerambit travel wrench.
Some of them typically teach disarmed martial arts wherein you figure out how to guard yourself with no weapons. They typically coach you on a number of motor skills and ways to increase self-assurance and awareness. Some countries, in which it is legal to hold weapons, also allow armed self-defense methods. A few of those things that are included in armed self defense are the use of pepper spray, stun guns, wrench, and day-to-day objects like wrench or even a baseball bats.
When contemplating about armed self defense, remember the fact that it is not lawful in many nations and could result in significant punishment. Although there are actually many online articles and videos about self defense, the simplest way to learn martial arts methods are by means of attending an actual martial arts class or training. Self defense classes usually focus on disarmed self defense but may additionally teach people about avoidance and conflict management methods. An effective self defense course will educate you on the best way to become more aware of your surroundings and the best way to handle a situation should you be in a dangerous position.
Together with actual self defense moves, the majority of people grab away a greater degree of self-confidence that may have been missing before. Self-defense is a fantastic activity for you and your family to engage in. Not only is it fun, it additionally teaches you defense skills that would help if you or your own family was ever placed into a dangerous circumstance.
Learning self defense typically involves several elements, and that incorporates the use of techniques, training techniques, and strategies. Techniques focus on avoiding the use of self-defense if possible, understanding actions, blocks, and reverse assaults. Training methods will be the drills that are used to learn the techniques, and methods show people when to utilize them. There are actually many forms of fighting styles that teach self defense. Numerous of them also include Self Defense Wrench, worden travel wrench, or impact kerambit travel wrench.
Some of them typically teach disarmed martial arts wherein you figure out how to guard yourself with no weapons. They typically coach you on a number of motor skills and ways to increase self-assurance and awareness. Some countries, in which it is legal to hold weapons, also allow armed self-defense methods. A few of those things that are included in armed self defense are the use of pepper spray, stun guns, wrench, and day-to-day objects like wrench or even a baseball bats.
When contemplating about armed self defense, remember the fact that it is not lawful in many nations and could result in significant punishment. Although there are actually many online articles and videos about self defense, the simplest way to learn martial arts methods are by means of attending an actual martial arts class or training. Self defense classes usually focus on disarmed self defense but may additionally teach people about avoidance and conflict management methods. An effective self defense course will educate you on the best way to become more aware of your surroundings and the best way to handle a situation should you be in a dangerous position.
Together with actual self defense moves, the majority of people grab away a greater degree of self-confidence that may have been missing before. Self-defense is a fantastic activity for you and your family to engage in. Not only is it fun, it additionally teaches you defense skills that would help if you or your own family was ever placed into a dangerous circumstance.
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October 6, 2012
September 10, 2012
FEMA Zombie Alerts? Really....
Zombies just like the AMC Walking Dead TV show are a huge hit with people and the federal government is tying into the viral movement with its own social media campaign.
FEMA uses its monthly conference call to discuss ZOMBIE Survival?
When the US Government's HSA, FEMA and CDC not only acknowledge but encourage preparation in response to a Zombie uprising my skin starts crawling... Especially when the subtext of the article is that the government will not be able to help for at least 10 days and make no mention of weapons, ammunition or self defense. As in every Romero genre story the government wants you to hide in the basement until "They" can help. Granted there is a bit of liability to worry about but would it hurt to define "Looting", "Property Rights", "Self Defense" and "Deadly Force" in declared emergency situations?
Last year the CDC published a series of tongue in cheek ZOMBIE PANDEMIC blog full of survival tips and educational visual aids at http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2011/05/preparedness-101-zombie-apocalypse/
Available Free from the US Government:
Zombie Uprising Graphic Novel/Comic Book:
Preparedness 101: The Zombie Pandemic
http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/_media/cymkPrint/11_225700_A_Zombie_Final.pdf
The official US Government Zombie Awareness Poster
http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/_media/cymkPrint/11_224440A_Silver_ZombiePoster1_highres.pdf
September 8, 2012
Pledge to Prepare - Homeland Security
National Preparedness Month: Pledge to Prepare - Homeland Security
WASHINGTON (AP) -- "The zombies are coming!" the Homeland Security Department says.
Tongue firmly in cheek, the government urged citizens Thursday to prepare for a zombie apocalypse, part of a public health campaign to encourage better preparation for genuine disasters and emergencies. The theory: If you're prepared for a zombie attack, the same preparations will help during a hurricane, pandemic, earthquake or terrorist attack.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency hosted an online seminar for its Citizen Corps organization to help emergency planners better prepare their communities for disaster. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year first launched a zombie apocalypse social media campaign for the same purposes.
Emergency planners were encouraged to use the threat of zombies - the flesh-hungry, walking dead - to encourage citizens to prepare for disasters. Organizers also noted the relative proximity to Halloween.
Among the government's recommendations were having an emergency evacuation plan and a change of clothes, plus keeping on hand fresh water, extra medications and emergency flashlights.
A few of the government's suggestions tracked closely with some of the 33 rules for dealing with zombies popularized in the 2009 movie "Zombieland," which included "always carry a change of underwear" and "when in doubt, know your way out."
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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Tongue firmly in cheek, the government urged citizens Thursday to prepare for a zombie apocalypse, part of a public health campaign to encourage better preparation for genuine disasters and emergencies. The theory: If you're prepared for a zombie attack, the same preparations will help during a hurricane, pandemic, earthquake or terrorist attack.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency hosted an online seminar for its Citizen Corps organization to help emergency planners better prepare their communities for disaster. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year first launched a zombie apocalypse social media campaign for the same purposes.
Emergency planners were encouraged to use the threat of zombies - the flesh-hungry, walking dead - to encourage citizens to prepare for disasters. Organizers also noted the relative proximity to Halloween.
Among the government's recommendations were having an emergency evacuation plan and a change of clothes, plus keeping on hand fresh water, extra medications and emergency flashlights.
A few of the government's suggestions tracked closely with some of the 33 rules for dealing with zombies popularized in the 2009 movie "Zombieland," which included "always carry a change of underwear" and "when in doubt, know your way out."
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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August 7, 2012
Hunger Games Audio Drama, a review
If you want to catch up on or get a quick introduction to the "Hunger Games" movie craze give this well made adaptation a listen. Rise up against the Capitol and fight for your District.
The Katniss Chronicles: http://www.thekatnisschronicles.com/
Get it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-katniss-chronicles/id481017210
August 6, 2012
Curiousity is Wheels down on Mars
"Wheels down on Mars....." NASA JPL.
I feel like a kid again watching the moon landings and Skylab missions on live television. PTBAA!!!
Live video from your iPhone using Ustream
I feel like a kid again watching the moon landings and Skylab missions on live television. PTBAA!!!
Live video from your iPhone using Ustream
July 20, 2012
Mass Shooting at Dark Knight Rises
14 reported killed with up to 50 injured by an "Active Shooter" inside a Denver Colorado suburb movie theater showing the Dark Knight Rises. According to an eye witness report on Denver channel 9 a young theater employee pulled the fire alarm and screamed for people to run possibly saving dozens of lives. The masked gunman wearing black combat gear including a gas mask and kevlar helmet threw at least 2 tear gas grenades into the theater and fired a shotgun into the crowd. The gunman apparently kicked in the theater doors then moved through the theater shooting anyone that remained.
Police are reporting at least one person is in custody.
http://www.9news.com/video/9newsonline.aspx
(Reuters) - A masked gunman shot dead 10 people and wounded 30 to 40 others at a showing of new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" at a movie theater in the U.S. city of Denver, local radio station KOA reported on Friday, citing witnesses. The radio station said a figure in a gas mask had opened fire at the showing in a mall in the suburb of Aurora and set off a smoke or tear gas bomb. It said initial police estimates were of 30-40 injured.
Police are reporting at least one person is in custody.
(Reuters) - A masked gunman shot dead 10 people and wounded 30 to 40 others at a showing of new Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" at a movie theater in the U.S. city of Denver, local radio station KOA reported on Friday, citing witnesses. The radio station said a figure in a gas mask had opened fire at the showing in a mall in the suburb of Aurora and set off a smoke or tear gas bomb. It said initial police estimates were of 30-40 injured.
July 19, 2012
Brad Pitt not talking about World War Z
From the story on Vulture
"Production sources tell Vulture that it is Pitt, not Forster, who has final approval over all the new pages generated by whatever writers work on the project over the next three weeks. And the communication breakdown between actor and director over how to reshoot it severely limits Paramount’s ability to foresee an end to production. Until the pages are approved, a budget cannot be calculated. And until a budget is tallied, the amount of time that will be spent to make the changes can’t be determined, either."
The long awaited film has been plagued by a string of missteps and mistakes which have all been laid at the feet of its inexperienced Director Marc Forster:
- Budapest authorities seized the prop weapons during shooting. Apparently nobody checked to see if it was ok to dress actors up in SWAT/Military gear armed with functional automatic weapons. Hungary is known for its very stringent gun control regulations.
- Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski, who wrote what zombie fans refer to as an "Outstanding" screenplay adaptation of the book, was let go just prior to production. The new film was to focus on action and running zombies much to the chagrin of WWZ fans.
- Crew rumors strongly indicated that Marc Forster had no clue about handling large scale action movies. Leaving various seconds and unit directors autonomy to do whatever they felt like.
- After wrapping and returning to the US the film was declared 'unfinished, but salvageable' by Paramount Pictures.
July 13, 2012
Zombie Gone Detergent
Lollipop Chainsaw's Official Trailer proves that proper Hazmat gear in a survival situation is absolutely essential. Chainsaws make a huge mess. Cheerleader mini-skirts and push up halter tops won't really protect you from contaminated zombie guts........
July 9, 2012
Hornady's "Zombie Max" Ammunition
In reality this ammo is nothing more than Varmint grade high expansion, low penetration, low recoil rounds designed for ground hogs and coyotes.
We suggest standard military ball for maximum penetration of the skull and ease of re-casting and reloading in case of extended survival situations.
Still, the idea of ammunition companies marketing to the "Zombie Hunters" is a nod to the popularity of the very niche horror genre.
July 7, 2012
Homemade Gunpowder Cannon
The experiment may be flawed since Captain Kirk was wearing a Red shirt for this experiment.
July 5, 2012
Pyramids in Bermuda's Triangle
http://www.apparentlyapparel.com/2/post/2012/03/pyramids-of-glass-submerged-in-the-bermuda-triangle.html
Even Leonard Nemoy has asked the Question. Why are our governments not investigating the vast amount of evidence supporting the theory that advanced ancient civilizations existed?
Even the ancient Chinese knew about these cultures. Master Li Hongzhi in Zhuan Falun is said to have an explanation of the discovery of a prehistoric civilization as follows:
“On earth there are continents of Asia, Europe, South America, North America,
Oceania, Africa and the continent of Antarctica, which scientists in general geology
called ‘continental plates’. Since the formation of continental plates until seakrang,
there are already tens of millions of years of history. It can be said also that many
mainland from the ocean floor that rises to the top, there are also a lot of land that
sank to the seabed, since this condition is stable until the situation is now, already
historic tens of millions of years."
But in many sea floor, has found a number of large high buildings with exquisite
carvings, and not from the cultural heritage of modern mankind, so surely the
building that was created before he sank to the bottom of the sea. “
July 4, 2012
Baltic Sea UFO shuts off electrical devices.
Members of the Ocean X team exploring an alleged "UFO-shaped" object at
the bottom of the Baltic Sea say that their equipment stops working
when they approach within 200 meters of the mysterious object.
June 25, 2012
World War Z "Zombie Flight" comes true...
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| Dead Man Flying!!! |
Lena Pettersson had just boarded her Tanzania-bound flight at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when she noticed a man in his 30s looking unwell, the Expressen daily reported.
Pettersson, a journalist with Sveriges Radio, told the broadcaster that the man “was sweating and had cramps .”
After the Kenya Airways plane took off, the man died, the Expressen reported. Cabin crew laid out the dead man across three seats and covered him with a blanket — but left his legs and feet sticking out, Pettersson said.
For the remainder of the overnight flight, Pettersson was forced to sit near the dead man, with just an aisle separating her and the corpse.
http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/06/25/woman-forced-to-sit-next-to-corpse-on-international-flight/
June 21, 2012
Amy Pond, missing you already....
The Doctor: Amy, listen to me. I’m 907 years old, do you understand what that means?
Amy: It’s been a while?
The Doctor: Yes, erm, no!
Amy: It’s been a while?
The Doctor: Yes, erm, no!
June 20, 2012
Road Signs Hacked Twice
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Hours after a prankster told drivers to "HONK IF YOURE [sic] HORNY," an electronic highway sign along Brownsboro Road was changed again to read, "BEWARE OF ZOMBIES."
The sign is supposed to warn drivers about a shift in traffic patterns approaching construction work on Brownsboro Road near Hite Avenue, according to Lindsay English, a spokesperson for Metro Public Works and Assets.
The city did not know who changed the sign or how the person or persons were able to do it. It was not clear whether the same person was responsible for both incidents.
The zombie sign was posted early Wednesday morning. The previous message was posted sometime Tuesday evening.
Copyright 2012 WAVE News. All rights reserved.
Road sign warns of the walking dead - wave3.com-Louisville News, Weather & Sports
Fairies and Zombies with Seanan McGuire
Mira Grant author of best selling poetry is really zombie nerd and author. She joined the Sword and Laser podcast for a fun filled exploration of her career as a two genre author.
June 19, 2012
HUNGER By Megan Pryor
Zombie Fiction for Snooki and Goldman Sachs,
Zombies saved the economy, starting with reality television. We did for mass media what porn did for the Internet. And then there were the merchandise tie-ins, the spin-off shows, the novel adaptions, the signings, the conventions, and the interviews.
Read the rest here:
HUNGER By Megan Pryor
Zombies saved the economy, starting with reality television. We did for mass media what porn did for the Internet. And then there were the merchandise tie-ins, the spin-off shows, the novel adaptions, the signings, the conventions, and the interviews.
Read the rest here:
HUNGER By Megan Pryor
June 16, 2012
Daryl Dixon attending Louisville Comic Con
June 29th - July 1st
Featuring Bruce Campbell and Norman Reedus
A convention within a convention within a convention. What started out as one of the top Horror FilmFestivals in the country has now grown into one of the biggest shows of it's type. Consisting of MID AMERICA COMICCON, FANDOMFEST AND FRIGHT NIGHT HORROR WEEKEND AND FILM FESTIVAL, Fandomfest is one of the Largest Multi-Genre Conventions in the region. Whether you are a fan of Movies, Comic Books, Gaming, Horror, Anime, Monster Classics, Collecting Autographs to Books, Filmmaking, Literary, Arts, Makeup, Cosplay and much more then Welcome to .the NEW World of Fandom. Where all things POP Culture Collide.
June 15, 2012
Prometheus, Stupid by Jeff Foxworthy Standards
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| $1 Trillion for Windows 7 in 2093? Government Contracts. |
Moments of Prometheus Crew stupidity:
- PHD in Geology and Geography getting lost despite making the master map.
- PHD in Biology responds to aggressive snake with a vagina for a face by trying to pet it.
- The crew splitting up within hours of landing on an hostile planet.
- The crew on the ship not bothering to monitor the two stranded team members.
- The ship's crew not monitoring local weather activity at regular intervals.
- Waking up the 2000 year old 10 foot tall sleeping giant and asking a stupidly selfish question straight off without even a "Howdy, want some juice?"
- The captain for opening the ramp for "Fifield". Prometheus had cameras for the ramp. The captain could quite clearly see that something wasn't right.
- Shaw making a big speech about how the expedition was for science, and insisting no weapons should be taken into the really big scary ancient building on a strange planet 3 trillion miles from home.
- Holloway covering up his illness and the crew for trying to let him back onboard.
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| "We need a bigger boat" |
- Being completely oblivious to David's actions. Yeah, it's ok they missed him setting off the ghost-like images, but how did they not notice him crouching over that canister? Plus, the crew up in the ship was supposedly monitoring his cameras.
- Playing with an alien head while wearing only a face mask, some latex gloves, and a hair net thing. and...
- Not one single orbital pass to map the planet.
- Not one Probe or Orbiter to test the atmosphere.
- The Captain of the ship ceding complete control to a Corporate VP.
- No government involvement at all whatsoever in the largest deep space exploration to date?
- No First Contact protocols or containment procedures.
- Sticking the 2000 year old, amazingly well preserved, over size head with a cattle prod and shocking it. Kind of like a Jeff Foxworthy poke it with a stick in the south joke.
- Not one fly by to examine the outside of the facility.
- Surgical Pod sophisticated enough to do super fast advanced surgical procedures not be programmed to work on females.
- Skin tight spacesuits that Vickers can put on, seal and lock in less than thirty seconds while hyperventilating.
- Fifield smokes pot in his helmet.
- Ford thinks 3% of CO will kill you in a matter of minutes.
- The captain goes to bang Vickers while his men are stranded outside of the ship and there is a "ping" indicating a lifeform.
- The pilot and copilot are Kamikaze Power Rangers.
- Vickers can't run to the left.
- Holloway takes his helmet off. Later after people are dead and sick the whole crew takes them off yet again.
- Not one Hazmat suit in the medical bay for the Head Stick poking incident but full blown 1940s style iron man suits to put the tiny drugged pregnant lady into bed?
- Token guy no 1 listens to Shaw when she says not to carry a gun.
- Token guy no 2 just stares at spiderlike zombie Fiefield.
- Token guys 3,4,5,6... generally just stand there.
Is that enough for a cinematic disaster?
NOPE..........
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June 14, 2012
Greece begins Euro-Zombie Preparations
According to CNBC Greeks have been withdrawing €800m a day from the banks. They are stocking up on pasta and canned goods in anticipation of nothing good coming of the elections slated to be held this Sunday.
Meanwhile in Spain, it is the same thing just in a different language. While the Dutch parliament has voted for a Euro zone deal to lend up to €100bn to Spain it was a close call. Labor MP Ronald Plasterk said: " I want to see pain. It cannot be the case that banks are restructured and people walk out whistling. I want shareholders to bleed, I want a ban on bonuses."
This from Daniel Hannan, who is MEP for South East England.said, "The only impact of this bailout has been to indebt every Spanish household with a further €15,000 that they didn't have last week. Europe is giving itself a transfusion... it's taking blood from one arm and pumping it into the other arm. "
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE: http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/the-week-that-was/2012/jun/13/zombie-banking/
June 13, 2012
June 12, 2012
Zombies: A Living History
Courtesy of the History Channel. This is a forgotten educational documentary on the true nature of the zombie menace.
June 10, 2012
May 31, 2012
' Bath Salts' Triggering Zombie Rages?
'Miami Cannibal' Victim still alive as his face was eaten.
- Rudy Eugene, 31, tore into victim's face with his teeth and growled Police believe he may have taken 'bath salts,' a potent new drug
- Images have been released of Ronald Poppo, 65, recovering in Miami hospital75 per cent of victim's face chewed off in 'some of the most horrific injuries staff have ever encountered'
- Was still conscious when he was stretchered off to hospitalInvestigators trying to piece together last hours of Eugene's life
May 21, 2012
Lollipop Chainsaw coming soon...
Sweet and sexy zombie-hunter Juliet Starling and chainsaw. Play her in a xbox quest to uncover the root of a colossal zombie outbreak.
May 12, 2012
Canada Fly-In Lakes Provide Unique Survival Options
Ontario Fly-In lakes delight tourists by providing outstanding fishing and other recreational activities. People come from miles away to experience the serenity and beauty of the Canadian wilderness. The area is great for bird watchers, photographers, canoe enthusiasts and anglers. Many lakes boast of populations of trophy game fish.
Canoeing opportunities are a real treat in the remote sections of Canada's pine forests. The interconnected waterways that traverse the forest are home to black bear, moose, red fox, timber wolves, white-tailed deer, beaver and other wildlife. Enjoying the call of a loon that pierces the air is all part of the experience in this part of Canada. In Wabakimi Provincial Park you may also be lucky enough to see woodland caribou. The park is home to around three hundred caribou.
For fishermen, the remote lakes of Ontario's wilderness are among the world's best for highly sought after species like walleye and northern pike. Pike over twenty pounds are not uncommon and many walleye exceed ten pounds in this area. Some locations also have smallmouth bass, perch and lake trout.
During the summer, swimming and sunbathing are popular past times. The water is cool but refreshing. August and September tend to be the best months for swimming, because the water temperature is tolerable and the mosquito season has abated. During the spring and early summer, bug repellent is an item you should not leave behind. Sun screen is also advisable.
Many areas have remote cabins that you can stay in. They frequently feature modern amenities and can be a great place to relax after a day of canoeing and fishing. For a more rustic vacation, back country campsites are also an option. Travelers may wish to stay out under the stars at night and begin fishing at the crack of dawn, miles away from the trappings of urban civilization.
Many of these lakes are only accessible by bush plane, so they are not over-fished or overpopulated. You can enjoy a true one of a kind wilderness adventure and bring back photos and memories. Whether you camp outdoors or rent a secluded cottage, your experience is sure to be a memorable one.
Ontario Fly-In lakes offer excellent fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Here the coniferous forests smell of pine and the sounds of the wild come to life, playing music in your ears. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and you can experience the tranquility of the Ontario wilderness first hand.
Canoeing opportunities are a real treat in the remote sections of Canada's pine forests. The interconnected waterways that traverse the forest are home to black bear, moose, red fox, timber wolves, white-tailed deer, beaver and other wildlife. Enjoying the call of a loon that pierces the air is all part of the experience in this part of Canada. In Wabakimi Provincial Park you may also be lucky enough to see woodland caribou. The park is home to around three hundred caribou.
For fishermen, the remote lakes of Ontario's wilderness are among the world's best for highly sought after species like walleye and northern pike. Pike over twenty pounds are not uncommon and many walleye exceed ten pounds in this area. Some locations also have smallmouth bass, perch and lake trout.
During the summer, swimming and sunbathing are popular past times. The water is cool but refreshing. August and September tend to be the best months for swimming, because the water temperature is tolerable and the mosquito season has abated. During the spring and early summer, bug repellent is an item you should not leave behind. Sun screen is also advisable.
Many areas have remote cabins that you can stay in. They frequently feature modern amenities and can be a great place to relax after a day of canoeing and fishing. For a more rustic vacation, back country campsites are also an option. Travelers may wish to stay out under the stars at night and begin fishing at the crack of dawn, miles away from the trappings of urban civilization.
Many of these lakes are only accessible by bush plane, so they are not over-fished or overpopulated. You can enjoy a true one of a kind wilderness adventure and bring back photos and memories. Whether you camp outdoors or rent a secluded cottage, your experience is sure to be a memorable one.
Ontario Fly-In lakes offer excellent fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. Here the coniferous forests smell of pine and the sounds of the wild come to life, playing music in your ears. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and you can experience the tranquility of the Ontario wilderness first hand.
About the Author:
You can find a brief summary of the things to keep in mind when choosing Ontario fly in lakes and a description of Wabakimi Lake on our website, right now.
Topics To Read On The Survivalist Blog
The first thing you certainly wish to focus on on a blog that is written for many different survivalists is you need to know whether or not the author seems to be hungry to continue to share her or his knowledge. There are plenty of various things going on in the survivalist world so you'll want to stick with an authority that is going to continuously keep you up to date with everything that is going on in the survivalist world.
The one thing you certainly need to comprehend is that you aren't likely to be able to survive if you do not learn all the various skills and techniques that you need to know in order to make it on your own if some sort of major tragedy was ever to take place on a worldwide scale. So you want this individual teaching you all the various techniques that will certainly show you how to survive.
A blog that teaches people how to survive also need to teach individuals who they must be prepared and ready at a moment's notice. The only way you're ever going to survive a major catastrophe is if you've got contingency plans in place which will give you the ability to survive just about any situation. The blogger you're working with has to provide these details to you to be able to learn how to incorporate it in your own life.
These are the basic major topics that you definitely wish to look out for when you first begin frequently reading a survivalist blog.
If the author of the blog continuously hits on these topics then you've got definitely found yourself a wonderful resource that you need to continue reading on a regular basis. Survivalist blogger.
May 10, 2012
Zombie Robots? Future Tech today.
Of course only the Japanese could build this in their garage with spare parts, an Xbox and an iPhone.
The book "Dead Mech" details exactly how semi-autonomous robots could be used in the upcoming apocalypse. Just for reference sake the US Army and DARPA has spent 100s of millions trying to develop concepts. These guys are building BattleTech style mechs now.
Building the future of combat today.
The book "Dead Mech" details exactly how semi-autonomous robots could be used in the upcoming apocalypse. Just for reference sake the US Army and DARPA has spent 100s of millions trying to develop concepts. These guys are building BattleTech style mechs now.
Building the future of combat today.
May 8, 2012
Some World War 2 Trivia
Little Known WWII History
(unsourced, author unkown)
The first German serviceman killed in WW II was killed by the Japanese ( China , 1937)
The first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians ( Finland 1940)
Highest ranking American killed was Lt Gen Lesley McNair, killed by the US Army Air Corps. So much for friendly fire.
The youngest US serviceman was 12 year old Calvin Graham, USN. He was wounded and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about his age. His benefits were later restored by act of Congress.
At the time of Pearl Harbor , the top US Navy command was called CINCUS (pronounced 'sink us'),
The shoulder patch of the US Army's 45th Infantry division was the Swastika, and Hitler's
private train car was named 'Amerika.' All three were soon changed for PR purposes.
More US servicemen died in the Air Corps than the Marine Corps. While completing the required 30 missions, your chance of being killed was 71%.
Japanese Ace Hiroyoshi Nishizawa shot down over 80 planes. He died while a passenger on a cargo plane.
It was a common practice on fighter planes to load every 5th round with a tracer round to aid in aiming. This was a mistake. Tracers had different ballistics at long range so if your tracers were hitting the target, 80% of your rounds were missing. Worse yet, tracers told your enemy he was under fire and from which direction. Worst of all was the practice of loading a string of tracers at the end of the belt to tell you that you were out of ammo. This was not something you wanted to tell the enemy. Units that stopped using tracers saw their success rate nearly double and their loss rate go down.
When allied armies reached the Rhine , the first thing men did was pee in it. This was pretty universal from the lowest private to Winston Churchill (who made a big show of it) and Gen. Patton (who had himself photographed in the act).
German Me-264 bombers were capable of bombing New York City , but Hitler decided it wasn't worth the effort.
German submarine U-120 was sunk by a malfunctioning toilet.
Among the first 'Germans' captured at Normandy were several Koreans. They had been forced to fight for the Japanese Army until they were captured by the Russians and forced to fight for the Russian Army … until they were captured by the Germans and forced to fight for the German
Army … until they were captured by the US Army.
AND LAST.... Following a massive naval bombardment, 35,000 United States and Canadian troops stormed ashore at Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands . 21 troops were killed in the assault on the island. It could have been worse … if there had been any Japanese on the island.
(unsourced, author unkown)
The first German serviceman killed in WW II was killed by the Japanese ( China , 1937)
The first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians ( Finland 1940)
Highest ranking American killed was Lt Gen Lesley McNair, killed by the US Army Air Corps. So much for friendly fire.
The youngest US serviceman was 12 year old Calvin Graham, USN. He was wounded and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about his age. His benefits were later restored by act of Congress.
At the time of Pearl Harbor , the top US Navy command was called CINCUS (pronounced 'sink us'),
The shoulder patch of the US Army's 45th Infantry division was the Swastika, and Hitler's
private train car was named 'Amerika.' All three were soon changed for PR purposes.
More US servicemen died in the Air Corps than the Marine Corps. While completing the required 30 missions, your chance of being killed was 71%.
Japanese Ace Hiroyoshi Nishizawa shot down over 80 planes. He died while a passenger on a cargo plane.
It was a common practice on fighter planes to load every 5th round with a tracer round to aid in aiming. This was a mistake. Tracers had different ballistics at long range so if your tracers were hitting the target, 80% of your rounds were missing. Worse yet, tracers told your enemy he was under fire and from which direction. Worst of all was the practice of loading a string of tracers at the end of the belt to tell you that you were out of ammo. This was not something you wanted to tell the enemy. Units that stopped using tracers saw their success rate nearly double and their loss rate go down.
When allied armies reached the Rhine , the first thing men did was pee in it. This was pretty universal from the lowest private to Winston Churchill (who made a big show of it) and Gen. Patton (who had himself photographed in the act).
German Me-264 bombers were capable of bombing New York City , but Hitler decided it wasn't worth the effort.
German submarine U-120 was sunk by a malfunctioning toilet.
Among the first 'Germans' captured at Normandy were several Koreans. They had been forced to fight for the Japanese Army until they were captured by the Russians and forced to fight for the Russian Army … until they were captured by the Germans and forced to fight for the German
Army … until they were captured by the US Army.
AND LAST.... Following a massive naval bombardment, 35,000 United States and Canadian troops stormed ashore at Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands . 21 troops were killed in the assault on the island. It could have been worse … if there had been any Japanese on the island.
May 7, 2012
Zombie Lane is down
We were just getting ready to harvest this week's Cabbage crop in order to buy the Bazookas necessary to kill the last of the Super Zombies.
Until the Google+ will be a lonely place.
May 3, 2012
A Guide to Mechanical Repairs
It is incredibly frustrating when your car's engine dies in the middle of nowhere and you need to have it transported away. In that situation, after you have got your vehicle to a safe place you need to get it to a mechanic straight away. Many mechanics offer car towing, and will come and pick up your automobile to take it to their garage for repair.
You might already have a basic knowledge of what your mechanic does for you car. Basically, it is a proactive job that involves the mending and replacing of different automobile parts. Specialists trained in this profession are familiar with all the mechanical features and engine components of a vehicle and what purpose they serve.
Both minor and major services for cars are offered by mechanical repair engineers or garages. An example of a minor service is changing the oil or fuel filters. These filters ensure that the oil a car is using is clean, and so should always be in good condition. Another is an alternator service. Alternators are used for powering electrical systems of the car while the engine is running as well as charging the car's battery. Alternator malfunctioning is characterized by the engine not starting up. In this example, the mechanic might need to install a new alternator, which they can supply themselves. Your automobile may need other forms of minor servicing and repair, such as aircon repair or radiator repair.
Mechanics also perform major services for vehicles which have been involved in crashes. This can involve replacing larger and vital parts of the engine or straightening out the metal casing of the automobile. These repairs are likely to be dear, and depending on the severity of the damage you could be far better off simply purchasing a new vehicle.
You should always have a local mechanic's number of hand, in case you have an automobile emergency and need servicing.
You might already have a basic knowledge of what your mechanic does for you car. Basically, it is a proactive job that involves the mending and replacing of different automobile parts. Specialists trained in this profession are familiar with all the mechanical features and engine components of a vehicle and what purpose they serve.
Both minor and major services for cars are offered by mechanical repair engineers or garages. An example of a minor service is changing the oil or fuel filters. These filters ensure that the oil a car is using is clean, and so should always be in good condition. Another is an alternator service. Alternators are used for powering electrical systems of the car while the engine is running as well as charging the car's battery. Alternator malfunctioning is characterized by the engine not starting up. In this example, the mechanic might need to install a new alternator, which they can supply themselves. Your automobile may need other forms of minor servicing and repair, such as aircon repair or radiator repair.
Mechanics also perform major services for vehicles which have been involved in crashes. This can involve replacing larger and vital parts of the engine or straightening out the metal casing of the automobile. These repairs are likely to be dear, and depending on the severity of the damage you could be far better off simply purchasing a new vehicle.
You should always have a local mechanic's number of hand, in case you have an automobile emergency and need servicing.
About the Author:
To find local car, mechanical and engine repairs check your Australian online business directory.
May 2, 2012
Looking For Ontario Fishing Outposts And Interesting Ideas
The Ontario countryside is a place where one can find many different and unique Ontario fishing outposts for those who want to simply get away from everything and take a trip out to the great outdoors. On the Internet it is possible for aspirants to look around and see if there are any good places near them where specific types of fish can be found. Secluded spots are normally one of the better places to look, as there will of course then be less competition from other anglers who might be a little more skilled in this regard.
There are many reasons why people might like fishing. Some people are enthusiastic about it as a sport and indeed there are numerous competitions that people can partake in. Patience is a key element to success here, but also knowing where there happens to be a large amount of a particular kind of fish within a specific area. Many enjoy this as a random road trip.
Ontario fishing outposts are also something which can sometimes offer people a more low cost holiday. Nowadays many people are concerned with the prices of different products and services, but finding a more cost effective way of getting out there is probably a better idea. On top of this, individuals can also take advantage of the great outdoors and even combine it with other ideas as well.
Many families like to take a trailer and head up to the mountains or the lakes and go camping. Camping is often a great experience for children who can then get to experience more about nature and wild life. It will also provide a much more relaxing alternative to those who live in the bigger cities, where one is constantly surrounded by urbanization. Sometimes it is nice to just get away from it all.
Those who have plans to make trips like this will need to sort out several things. Have emergency money somewhere, so as to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Aside from this, also be sure that there is some kind of medical supply kit somewhere in case of accidents.
Most of the time, those who are knowledgeable about this particular sport will of course have the right supplies with them in their homes. But sometimes top ups are needed especially when considering the likes of bait and more. Looking on the Net is usually a good idea in this regard.
Ontario fishing outposts are sometimes on private land and therefore people will be charged to go there. It is important to research on this before anything else, in order to ensure that one is not trespassing on someone else's property.
There are many reasons why people might like fishing. Some people are enthusiastic about it as a sport and indeed there are numerous competitions that people can partake in. Patience is a key element to success here, but also knowing where there happens to be a large amount of a particular kind of fish within a specific area. Many enjoy this as a random road trip.
Ontario fishing outposts are also something which can sometimes offer people a more low cost holiday. Nowadays many people are concerned with the prices of different products and services, but finding a more cost effective way of getting out there is probably a better idea. On top of this, individuals can also take advantage of the great outdoors and even combine it with other ideas as well.
Many families like to take a trailer and head up to the mountains or the lakes and go camping. Camping is often a great experience for children who can then get to experience more about nature and wild life. It will also provide a much more relaxing alternative to those who live in the bigger cities, where one is constantly surrounded by urbanization. Sometimes it is nice to just get away from it all.
Those who have plans to make trips like this will need to sort out several things. Have emergency money somewhere, so as to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Aside from this, also be sure that there is some kind of medical supply kit somewhere in case of accidents.
Most of the time, those who are knowledgeable about this particular sport will of course have the right supplies with them in their homes. But sometimes top ups are needed especially when considering the likes of bait and more. Looking on the Net is usually a good idea in this regard.
Ontario fishing outposts are sometimes on private land and therefore people will be charged to go there. It is important to research on this before anything else, in order to ensure that one is not trespassing on someone else's property.
About the Author:
You can find a review of the reasons why it's a good idea to take fishing Ontario vacations and a fishing trip checklist on our website, now.
Riflescope Upgrade
I'm learning to fly so I can do more moose hunting. I like flying, and I like the backcountry, and I like hunting moose. It's a natural fit. I've wanted to do it for a very long time.
I use a .308 for moose hunting. It's a Model 70 Winchester Featherlite, pre-64. It was my fathers, and before that, my uncle's. It's been in the family a long time and there is some sentimental value. It's a nice rifle.
Like most high powered rifles, this one has a scope. It's a 4x Scope Chief, by Bushnell. It was a great scope in it's day, but scope technology has advanced quite a bit. They zoom now, gather light better, and generally just have way better optics.
Over the last three years I've had several long range run ins with moose. One I shot, but it was long. Two others I let pass. Talking with other hunters led me to believe I could have shot them provided I had a range finder and knew what my rifle would do. I also decided to add a new scope to the mix.
I picked up a new Bushnell Elite. Where the Scope Chief would magnify things by 4 this one ranges from 3x to 10x. It gathers lots of light and just looks way superior to the old technology. Much as I appreciate and respect the old scope, this one is a big step up.
Scopes and scope talk seems more confusing than it is. The sales staff didn't clear much of it up. They seemed to just be waiting for me to tell them how much I'd spend. While they agreed that more money got you a better scope, they didn't really explain why.
Mounting he scope would have cost me $100. There was no way I was throwing that money away without a good reason. It didn't look that hard to mount a scope, so I decided I'd do it myself. Besides, I like being well acquainted with all aspects of my gear.
Changing one scope for another can be very easy. In this case I use the same mounts, and only change the rings. The result is that all I'm doing is undoing screws.
The scope is attached to the rifle with a combination of rails, bases and rings. The rails are screwed to the receiver. The rings attach to the bases by a system of hooks and screw compression. The bases slide onto the rails and are cinched tight by screws.
The swap scopes you can use the same rails. However, you may have to change either the rings or the bases. In fact, sometimes you have to change both. In my case that's what happened. The new scope is shorter, and so it needed new bases. The new bases allow the scope to slide forward and back. The old bases didn't allow for any adjustment.
The job was completed quickly. All that was required was to swap the bases, and screw them down, which was two screws. Then, four more screws tightened the rings to the bases, holding the scope securely. The only thing left is sighting the weapon in.
It's that easy. If you're using the same rails just swap the scope and sight it in. After that, throw your gear in the plane and hit the backcountry for some self guided hunting.
I use a .308 for moose hunting. It's a Model 70 Winchester Featherlite, pre-64. It was my fathers, and before that, my uncle's. It's been in the family a long time and there is some sentimental value. It's a nice rifle.
Like most high powered rifles, this one has a scope. It's a 4x Scope Chief, by Bushnell. It was a great scope in it's day, but scope technology has advanced quite a bit. They zoom now, gather light better, and generally just have way better optics.
Over the last three years I've had several long range run ins with moose. One I shot, but it was long. Two others I let pass. Talking with other hunters led me to believe I could have shot them provided I had a range finder and knew what my rifle would do. I also decided to add a new scope to the mix.
I picked up a new Bushnell Elite. Where the Scope Chief would magnify things by 4 this one ranges from 3x to 10x. It gathers lots of light and just looks way superior to the old technology. Much as I appreciate and respect the old scope, this one is a big step up.
Scopes and scope talk seems more confusing than it is. The sales staff didn't clear much of it up. They seemed to just be waiting for me to tell them how much I'd spend. While they agreed that more money got you a better scope, they didn't really explain why.
Mounting he scope would have cost me $100. There was no way I was throwing that money away without a good reason. It didn't look that hard to mount a scope, so I decided I'd do it myself. Besides, I like being well acquainted with all aspects of my gear.
Changing one scope for another can be very easy. In this case I use the same mounts, and only change the rings. The result is that all I'm doing is undoing screws.
The scope is attached to the rifle with a combination of rails, bases and rings. The rails are screwed to the receiver. The rings attach to the bases by a system of hooks and screw compression. The bases slide onto the rails and are cinched tight by screws.
The swap scopes you can use the same rails. However, you may have to change either the rings or the bases. In fact, sometimes you have to change both. In my case that's what happened. The new scope is shorter, and so it needed new bases. The new bases allow the scope to slide forward and back. The old bases didn't allow for any adjustment.
The job was completed quickly. All that was required was to swap the bases, and screw them down, which was two screws. Then, four more screws tightened the rings to the bases, holding the scope securely. The only thing left is sighting the weapon in.
It's that easy. If you're using the same rails just swap the scope and sight it in. After that, throw your gear in the plane and hit the backcountry for some self guided hunting.
About the Author:
If you want to learn to fly you'll need to study the PSTAR. This is very important for bush pilot training. You can find out more at www.bushpilotintraining.com.
May 1, 2012
How To Live In An RV Fulltime and Not Go Nuts
So what's full-time RVing about?
For your very first few days, living in an RV fulltime is enjoyable, different and amazing. You are traveling on the open road, finding brand new destinations, escaping the bonds of the typical world, it's totally amazing...
Immediately after, you then begin pondering: "Just how are we going to live in a space under two hundred feet square, along with two child, a pair of adults with full time jobs and actually see just a few attractions along the way?"
It might seem kind of obvious, but with full time RVing, lots of things change. Some other adjustments families considering RVing full time might not think about include:
* Laundry:
In case you're thinking of purchasing a motorhome which has a washer clothes dryer hookup, don't bother, they are a complete waste of money. Should you choose to travel that road, your laundry can take triple the amount of time it would if you just got an RV that doesn't have one.
The truth is that a majority of Motorhome parks include washer/dryers on site and though it is expensive to do it, the machines are generally larger which enable it to fit in a lot more clothes.
The truly amazing part when it comes to doing laundry is getting away from the Mobile home for an 60 minutes or so is really a welcome break and remarkably relaxing. In case you've got a 5th wheel, take your mobile computer and look for a Laundromat.
* Food Shopping:
In each and every city, you'll find a fresh food buying experience waiting for you. Each individual grocery store has a distinct configuration in the event that you're a bloke that refuses to ask for guidance (present company omitted of course), you'll quite possibly be roaming aimlessly down and up aisle after aisle in search of the fresh kiwi.
Back home, you might write down your supermarket list by aisle to avoid wasting time, however, when RVing full time, plan on extra time prompting the store staff where virtually every little thing on your shopping list is. Make sure you bring a pen to jot down aisle locations.
* WI-FI:
In the event that you're living in an RV fulltime and still need to work, the chances are good that you'll require a reliable connection to the internet not only to keep in contact with family and friends but your work assignments as well.
So when you're setting up your trip, make sure the Recreational vehicle campsite contains dependable Internet connectivity. Don't simply consent to "yeah of course we have it" as an answer. Be assertive, probe them for megabytes as well as download data transfer rates.
Just in case, always have your cellular cards to provide a backup to be safe. I advise having one from at least 2 carriers, just to be safe.
* Working Time:
If you or your wife or husband (or both) work when RVing full time, do yourself a huge favor and simply plan working time the previous day, so that you both get the time needed in order to get your job done. Typically the best moments to undertake your work will end up being at nighttime or in the morning to be certain at the very least the minimum gets completed.
This sort of routine is also a good usage of time to help you see the points of interest, go see close friends and really enjoy your time RVing during the daytime. It's not too fantastic on the insufficient sleep end of things however. Hey, there should be some type of price to pay for this location independence, right?
Nevertheless, there are lots of facets of living in a motorhome fulltime you need to examine before making the decision to do it. However, if regardless of these kinds of modest issues, you are still enthusiastic about taking the plunge, the idea of RVing fulltime might be a very good idea to take into consideration for you and your family.
For your very first few days, living in an RV fulltime is enjoyable, different and amazing. You are traveling on the open road, finding brand new destinations, escaping the bonds of the typical world, it's totally amazing...
Immediately after, you then begin pondering: "Just how are we going to live in a space under two hundred feet square, along with two child, a pair of adults with full time jobs and actually see just a few attractions along the way?"
It might seem kind of obvious, but with full time RVing, lots of things change. Some other adjustments families considering RVing full time might not think about include:
* Laundry:
In case you're thinking of purchasing a motorhome which has a washer clothes dryer hookup, don't bother, they are a complete waste of money. Should you choose to travel that road, your laundry can take triple the amount of time it would if you just got an RV that doesn't have one.
The truth is that a majority of Motorhome parks include washer/dryers on site and though it is expensive to do it, the machines are generally larger which enable it to fit in a lot more clothes.
The truly amazing part when it comes to doing laundry is getting away from the Mobile home for an 60 minutes or so is really a welcome break and remarkably relaxing. In case you've got a 5th wheel, take your mobile computer and look for a Laundromat.
* Food Shopping:
In each and every city, you'll find a fresh food buying experience waiting for you. Each individual grocery store has a distinct configuration in the event that you're a bloke that refuses to ask for guidance (present company omitted of course), you'll quite possibly be roaming aimlessly down and up aisle after aisle in search of the fresh kiwi.
Back home, you might write down your supermarket list by aisle to avoid wasting time, however, when RVing full time, plan on extra time prompting the store staff where virtually every little thing on your shopping list is. Make sure you bring a pen to jot down aisle locations.
* WI-FI:
In the event that you're living in an RV fulltime and still need to work, the chances are good that you'll require a reliable connection to the internet not only to keep in contact with family and friends but your work assignments as well.
So when you're setting up your trip, make sure the Recreational vehicle campsite contains dependable Internet connectivity. Don't simply consent to "yeah of course we have it" as an answer. Be assertive, probe them for megabytes as well as download data transfer rates.
Just in case, always have your cellular cards to provide a backup to be safe. I advise having one from at least 2 carriers, just to be safe.
* Working Time:
If you or your wife or husband (or both) work when RVing full time, do yourself a huge favor and simply plan working time the previous day, so that you both get the time needed in order to get your job done. Typically the best moments to undertake your work will end up being at nighttime or in the morning to be certain at the very least the minimum gets completed.
This sort of routine is also a good usage of time to help you see the points of interest, go see close friends and really enjoy your time RVing during the daytime. It's not too fantastic on the insufficient sleep end of things however. Hey, there should be some type of price to pay for this location independence, right?
Nevertheless, there are lots of facets of living in a motorhome fulltime you need to examine before making the decision to do it. However, if regardless of these kinds of modest issues, you are still enthusiastic about taking the plunge, the idea of RVing fulltime might be a very good idea to take into consideration for you and your family.
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