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July 14, 2013
Pacific Rim Rocks, Godzilla and Friends on Steroids
I have no idea what the early pressers were talking about but Pacific Rim is awesome.
This is no "War and Peace" folks, there is little to no character development, but this is not a movie about characters. Hence the ending. This is a completely new franchise not limited by toy sales, existing universe or beloved characters that cannot die. This is pure awesome in a film can.
This is a movie about gigantic monsters climbing up from the bottom of the ocean and stomping the major cities and population centers along the Pacific rim. Forget the laws of physics, military tactics or wormhole mechanics. This is a movie that has baby godzillas, space ticks, blue plasma acid blood, space EMPs, nuclear powered giant battle mechs and the latest in deep sea escape pod technology. This is 1950s Godzilla, 1960s Ultraman, 1970s Hulk and 1980s Robotech all rolled into one giant Burrito of clobbering time in the Octagon formerly known as Hong Kong. This is the ultimate homage to all things fanboy, anime, Kaiju, and GI Joe cartoons.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE NOW IN A THEATER!!!! Pacific Rim is fully deserving of a watch while wrapped in the full glory of its IMAX HD CGI with a massive sub woofer.
This is no "War and Peace" folks, there is little to no character development, but this is not a movie about characters. Hence the ending. This is a completely new franchise not limited by toy sales, existing universe or beloved characters that cannot die. This is pure awesome in a film can.
This is a movie about gigantic monsters climbing up from the bottom of the ocean and stomping the major cities and population centers along the Pacific rim. Forget the laws of physics, military tactics or wormhole mechanics. This is a movie that has baby godzillas, space ticks, blue plasma acid blood, space EMPs, nuclear powered giant battle mechs and the latest in deep sea escape pod technology. This is 1950s Godzilla, 1960s Ultraman, 1970s Hulk and 1980s Robotech all rolled into one giant Burrito of clobbering time in the Octagon formerly known as Hong Kong. This is the ultimate homage to all things fanboy, anime, Kaiju, and GI Joe cartoons.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE NOW IN A THEATER!!!! Pacific Rim is fully deserving of a watch while wrapped in the full glory of its IMAX HD CGI with a massive sub woofer.
July 7, 2013
Features Of A Pistol Display Stand
The usual pistol display stand can accommodate several weapons in a case or it can be just one gun, which is often mounted on a post that can be vertically adjusted. Clamps usually hold the gun barrel in place and the stand should include a number of security features to deter its removal.
The handgun display unit is specifically suitable for showcasing at events, including exhibitions and fairs. The invention was also designed to be used by individuals in the home as well as by dealers and collectors, either at gun shows or in retail stores.
Over the years, dealers haven't always been so concerned about securing their weapons. In the past they have kept guns on counter tops and on shelves, making them easy to pick up and steal. Eventually they understood that they were selling a valuable product and took steps to make sure it they were better presented and more secure.
Weapons have in the past had been displayed by dealers in gun holding trays, which were created to house and retain several guns, with particular emphasis on pistols and revolvers. These trays were designed to store two guns, which were stored in such a position that the barrels were sitting opposite each other, one gun the right way round and the other upside down, to save space.
When stands were created this gave rise to the potential for multiples of weapons to be stored as well as guns of different sizes. The units invariably had slots which supported the trigger. However, many of these displays were insecure and not much of a deterrent against theft. Nowadays the more valuable weapons are apt to be kept behind counters.
The base of an upright unit has to be large enough to support the weight of either one or several guns. Convention dictates that they are made from either wood, plastic or from metal and are in the shape of a rectangle. Ideally, a unit would be adjustable, so that once a weapon has been sold, firearms of different dimensions can be displayed in their place.
Of the utmost importance is that the assembly housing the handgun be able to hold onto the barrel and keep it in an elevated position. This absolutely has to be done in a secure manner that makes withdrawing the product from the unit very hard to do. Added security features can also be added, such as adding a cable that is tied around the upright unit, which not only secures the unit to whatever it is attached to but discourages removal of it as a whole.
The bottom line is that choosing a pistol display stand comes down to more than just price. Security is one of the most important considerations because if the stand is easy to steal or easy for children to get into, then it is not doing its job. Another, some would say secondary, consideration are the aesthetics of the case. Going for a unit made of metal, wood or plastic could come down to personal preference or could depend on what material fits in with the decor of the home, office, dealership or wherever the weapons are stored.
Over the years, dealers haven't always been so concerned about securing their weapons. In the past they have kept guns on counter tops and on shelves, making them easy to pick up and steal. Eventually they understood that they were selling a valuable product and took steps to make sure it they were better presented and more secure.
Weapons have in the past had been displayed by dealers in gun holding trays, which were created to house and retain several guns, with particular emphasis on pistols and revolvers. These trays were designed to store two guns, which were stored in such a position that the barrels were sitting opposite each other, one gun the right way round and the other upside down, to save space.
When stands were created this gave rise to the potential for multiples of weapons to be stored as well as guns of different sizes. The units invariably had slots which supported the trigger. However, many of these displays were insecure and not much of a deterrent against theft. Nowadays the more valuable weapons are apt to be kept behind counters.
The base of an upright unit has to be large enough to support the weight of either one or several guns. Convention dictates that they are made from either wood, plastic or from metal and are in the shape of a rectangle. Ideally, a unit would be adjustable, so that once a weapon has been sold, firearms of different dimensions can be displayed in their place.
Of the utmost importance is that the assembly housing the handgun be able to hold onto the barrel and keep it in an elevated position. This absolutely has to be done in a secure manner that makes withdrawing the product from the unit very hard to do. Added security features can also be added, such as adding a cable that is tied around the upright unit, which not only secures the unit to whatever it is attached to but discourages removal of it as a whole.
The bottom line is that choosing a pistol display stand comes down to more than just price. Security is one of the most important considerations because if the stand is easy to steal or easy for children to get into, then it is not doing its job. Another, some would say secondary, consideration are the aesthetics of the case. Going for a unit made of metal, wood or plastic could come down to personal preference or could depend on what material fits in with the decor of the home, office, dealership or wherever the weapons are stored.
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June 28, 2013
Terminator Reboot, McG nowhere to be found.
Arnie will be back baby...........
Skydance Productions, Annapurna Pictures and Paramount Pictures have jointly announced they will partner on a rebooted “TERMINATOR” movie, to be released by Paramount Pictures on June 26, 2015.The first in a stand-alone trilogy, “TERMINATOR” will be produced by Megan Ellison of Annapurna and David Ellison of Skydance. Dana Goldberg and Paul Schwake of Skydance will serve as executive producers. Laeta Kalorgridis (“Avatar,” “Shutter Island”) and Patrick Lussier (“Drive Angry”) are attached to write the screenplay.Launched in 1984 with star Arnold Schwarzenegger as the title character, “TERMINATOR” spanned 3 subsequent films, which have earned over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.David Ellison most recently executive produced, along with his partners at Paramount, “World War Z,” “Star Trek Into Darkness,” “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”. A 5th installment of in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise is in active development, along with a 3rd film in the “G.I. Joe” franchise, among other films.Megan Ellison most recently produced the Academy Award®-nominated “Zero Dark Thirty,” “The Master” and executive produced “Spring Breakers” via her Annapurna Pictures banner and has David O. Russell’s “American Hustle,” Spike Jonze’s “Her,” and Bennett Miller’s “Foxcatcher” set for release later this year.
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June 25, 2013
Brad Pitt's 1st Carrier Launch, Fake?
There has been much discussion on the message boards about the now infamous carrier launch scene in Brad Pitt's "World War Z" zombie epic. In the scene an Antov-12 cargo plane launches from an aircraft carrier to send Pitt's character on his worldwide search for a zombie cure. In the video below you can plainly see that the US military has been launching C-130s and several other cargo planes off the deck of aircraft carriers for a very long time. After seeing the movie I can also confirm that there is not one scene that is militarily impossible. The armies of the world have weapons and logistical capabilities far beyond what most average people could fathom.
June 24, 2013
Audio Files: Tales From Beyond
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TALES FROM BEYOND, a new paranormal audio drama series, is coming to audio CD from producers Jim O’Rear and Kevin Herren. Hosted/narrated (in "The Twilight Zone" style) by beloved actor Daniel Roebuck ("Lost") and featuring an all-star cast including Robert Picardo ("China Beach," The Howling), Jim O’Rear (The Dead Matter, Star Trek 4), Kyle Hebert (Dragon Ball Z, Resident Evil), Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Blade, X-Men, Naruto), and Betsy Rue (Halloween II, My Bloody Valentine).
In addition to the audio CD, a feature-length documentary will be released later this year on DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording studio session and exclusive cast interviews.
“Since the beginning of time mankind has been fascinated with the unexplained. Ghost stories, hauntings, psychic phenomena, things that go bump in the night. We've all heard stories of the paranormal... but what if the stores were true?”
Synopsis:
TALES FROM BEYOND: VOLUME 1 is the first in a series of creepy audio drama CDs featuring three original stories based on true events relating to hauntings, cryptozoology, UFOs, and other paranormal activity (such as premonition of death, astral projection, and wildly improbable coincidence). Each volume of stories is professionally performed in the style of the classic radio dramas from yesteryear by some of the best voice talents in the industry.
TALES FROM BEYOND: VOLUME 1 is the first in a series of creepy audio drama CDs featuring three original stories based on true events relating to hauntings, cryptozoology, UFOs, and other paranormal activity (such as premonition of death, astral projection, and wildly improbable coincidence). Each volume of stories is professionally performed in the style of the classic radio dramas from yesteryear by some of the best voice talents in the industry.
For more info visit Tales from Beyond on Facebook.
June 23, 2013
Improve Your Pistol Accuracy With Dry Fire Drills
Plenty of people want to sharpen their handgun shooting technique. Everyone knows that the greatest way to do this is to shoot countless bullets on the practice range until your accuracy is where it needs to be. This can get very pricey.
However, you can increase your shooting skill by fifty percent without ever shooting a single bullet. Dry fire methods are the easiest way to improve your pistol shooting skill, and the best part is that dry fire exercises are completely free.
Nothing increases your ability to accurately strike your target better than time behind the trigger. However, firing many thousands of rounds per year can cost you many thousands of dollars a year. This write-up describes one of the best ways to upgrade your shooting ability without ever spending money on ammunition.
Before practicing these exercises, you must ensure that your pistol is unloaded and completely empty. There should be absolutely no bullets in the gun and no bullets in the room where you are performing this drill.
As soon as you establish that your pistol is unloaded you should acquire a penny. This penny will save you hundreds on ammunition. Begin the activity by racking the slide back on your gun in order to reset the trigger. The goal of this exercise is to balance the penny on your front sight and pull the trigger back without letting the penny fall off of the front sight.
Perform this exercise ten times, resetting the trigger each time by racking the slide back. When you can pull the trigger ten times in a row without letting the penny fall off the front sight, you will have mastered the exercise.
This drill will expose how well your trigger pull has developed. If you can pull the trigger without letting the penny fall off, then you are most likely doing everything correctly. You are pressing straight back, you are not flinching prior to the trigger break, and you are applying good follow through after you press the trigger.
Of course if you have a handgun with a larger front sight this drill will be very easy and may not be a sensible indication of how well your trigger pull is developing. Whenever you are able to go ten for ten on this activity your trigger pull will be as good as many of the professionals. Now you just have to think of applying this exact same trigger pull anytime you are at the shooting range and anytime you are in an emergency scenario.
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June 3, 2013
UFC Versus Strikeforce, MMA styles compared
By Nolan Barias
In the world of Mixed Martial Arts, two organizations tend to stand out from the rest in terms of competition. Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce are both huge names in the sport, and both have had a huge influence on the development of MMA.
The UFC was the first major MMA organization, getting its start in 1991. Advertising executive Art Davie was working on an ad campaign that featured the underground sport of MMA. He became intrigued by the sport and became a student of Rorion Gracie, of the famed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family.
Fast forward a year and Davie comes up with the idea for a huge televised MMA event that would pit fighters with strengths in multiple styles in the world's first Mixed Martial Arts championship. He teamed up with Rorion Gracie and director John Milius to create UFC 1, the first Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event was an enormous success with Royce Gracie winning the first championship.
Strikeforce, on the other hand, began as a kickboxing organization. However, in 2006, Strikeforce broadcasted its first MMA event, the Shamrock vs. Gracie bout. While it was the organization's debut MMA event, for several years it held the record as the MMA event with the highest attendance. Strikeforce also is notable for pairing up with NBC in 2008 to present the weekly Strikeforce on NBC series, which continued to improve the sport's visibility and popularity.
In 2011, the company which owns UFC bought Strikeforce, and many worried that Strikeforce would simply be merged into the UFC. Its new owners, Zuffa, LLC., promised that the two would remain separate although they did lay off most of Strikeforce's employees and make a few other changes, as well.
Several key Strikeforce fighters also became part of the UFC after the purchase by Zuffa. This has left vacancies in several weight classes, including the women's featherweight division and the men's' welterweight and heavyweight divisions. Strikeforce does have a lucrative television contract with Showtime, which expires in 2014, so for at least the next few years, Strikeforce will continue to be separate from UFC.
Both UFC and Strikeforce follow the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, although there are a few differences. A Strikeforce bout takes place in a hexagonal cage where UFC bouts occur in an octagonal cage. Strikeforce also forbids fighters from taking an elbow to the head of an opponent who was on the ground; however, that rule was changed when Strikeforce was purchased by Zuffa.
Mixed martial arts looks to have a bright future, an interest in the sport continues to gain momentum. Fighters continue to improve their skills, and MMA athletes are increasingly focused on reaching expert levels in multiple fighting styles. Changes in Strikeforce and UFC will, of course, have far reaching effects on the sport worldwide, but most analysts agree that this sport will continue to change and the competition will become even stronger in the coming years.
The UFC was the first major MMA organization, getting its start in 1991. Advertising executive Art Davie was working on an ad campaign that featured the underground sport of MMA. He became intrigued by the sport and became a student of Rorion Gracie, of the famed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu family.
Fast forward a year and Davie comes up with the idea for a huge televised MMA event that would pit fighters with strengths in multiple styles in the world's first Mixed Martial Arts championship. He teamed up with Rorion Gracie and director John Milius to create UFC 1, the first Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event was an enormous success with Royce Gracie winning the first championship.
Strikeforce, on the other hand, began as a kickboxing organization. However, in 2006, Strikeforce broadcasted its first MMA event, the Shamrock vs. Gracie bout. While it was the organization's debut MMA event, for several years it held the record as the MMA event with the highest attendance. Strikeforce also is notable for pairing up with NBC in 2008 to present the weekly Strikeforce on NBC series, which continued to improve the sport's visibility and popularity.
In 2011, the company which owns UFC bought Strikeforce, and many worried that Strikeforce would simply be merged into the UFC. Its new owners, Zuffa, LLC., promised that the two would remain separate although they did lay off most of Strikeforce's employees and make a few other changes, as well.
Several key Strikeforce fighters also became part of the UFC after the purchase by Zuffa. This has left vacancies in several weight classes, including the women's featherweight division and the men's' welterweight and heavyweight divisions. Strikeforce does have a lucrative television contract with Showtime, which expires in 2014, so for at least the next few years, Strikeforce will continue to be separate from UFC.
Both UFC and Strikeforce follow the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, although there are a few differences. A Strikeforce bout takes place in a hexagonal cage where UFC bouts occur in an octagonal cage. Strikeforce also forbids fighters from taking an elbow to the head of an opponent who was on the ground; however, that rule was changed when Strikeforce was purchased by Zuffa.
Mixed martial arts looks to have a bright future, an interest in the sport continues to gain momentum. Fighters continue to improve their skills, and MMA athletes are increasingly focused on reaching expert levels in multiple fighting styles. Changes in Strikeforce and UFC will, of course, have far reaching effects on the sport worldwide, but most analysts agree that this sport will continue to change and the competition will become even stronger in the coming years.
About the Author:
Nolan Barias loves writing about mixed martial arts benefits. For more information about a San Diego mixed martial arts gym or to find local coaches teaching jiu jitsu in San Diego, please visit The Arena MMA website today.
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