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Showing quotations 1 to 14 of 14 total A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience. Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Few things are more satisfying than seeing your own children have teenagers of their own. Home computers are being called upon to perform many new functions, including the consumption of homework formerly eaten by the dog.
Battlesight Zero – Simplifying the Shot
Adrenaline surges, you aim your AR-15 a little high and press the trigger. The bullet kicks up dust somewhere short of the coyote as it dashes away into the brush while you curse yourself for not getting the holdover right. Your AR-15 was zeroed for 100 yards, but the predator was farther away, and your judgment in the heat of the moment was wrong. The military has long recognized the problem of getting first-round hits quickly under stress at an unknown distance.
Producing with Pride
As this third week in March commemorates National Ag Week, me being a lifelong Aggie, a former Ag Educator and fourth generation Colorado farmer/rancher, I realize that my passion for the Agriculture Industry runs deeper than most. I well know the difficulties involved in feeding a hungry nation ... the long hours, the physical and mental exhaustion, the stress, the diversity of issues affecting each decision and certainly the risk. It's not an easy path, but one well worth walking.
Producing with Pride
| Feb 20, 2025 As recent wildfires ravaged southern California, I had numerous people reach out to ask if our company had been affected in any way. Truth be told, the fires are a solid four to five hours south of our office. That's not to say that we don't have clients that are much closer to this devastation and certainly those clients have witnessed huge plumes of smoke, similar to what we experience here in northeast Colorado when forest fires rage hundreds of miles away in the Rocky Mountains.
Producing with Pride
| Jan 16, 2025 For several years now, I have been contributing content to various ag publications. I suppose it goes back to the Ag Teacher that remains deep within my psyche. I still have this aching desire to promote, defend and preserve the ag industry and more specifically our beneficial use of water.
Feeding Souls Safely
The Mission Ministry Team of Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, located just south of Catalina off Oracle Road, includes a dedicated group of volunteers involved in preparing and serving meals for unhoused and/or hungry people in southeast Tucson. Once monthly, about a dozen Mountain Shadows members and friends travel downtown to Southside Presbyterian Church off 23rd Street, in Tucson, to prep the meal on Sunday afternoon for serving the following morning.
TMNT Creators Honored in Dover, NH
Comics / Comics News By Philip Schweier and Doug Larson The 40th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was recognized this week by the city of Dover, New Hampshire, with a historical marker near where Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created their beloved “heroes in a half-shell.” A decorative manhole cover designed by Eastman was installed near 28 Union Street, where the two roommates formed Mirage Studios in the house they shared before relocating the studio to Northampton,...
Man crashes car after shooting on I-70 near East St. Louis
by: Doug Larson Posted: Mar 10, 2022 / 07:07 AM CST / Updated: Mar 10, 2022 / 07:40 AM CST EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – FOX 2’s Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the scene of delays on 55/70 just south of the Route 203 interchange when they witnessed a car crash, and then the driver fled on foot.
Active Listening
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 Active Listening “Hearing is listening to what’s said. Listening is hearing what isn’t said.” – Simon Sinek Often when I am talking with a group of CPAs or other CPA firm team members, I ask how many have had any formal training in listening. Rarely do I ever find anyone who has had some sort of listening training. You are in a people business. A huge part of your job is listening.
Gunsmithing: Bring The M1917 Back To Life
The time-tested M1917 is still a sweet shooter, even 100 years on. But in many case the rifle will need work, particularly its barrel, to get on target. M1917s are 100 or more years old now. Nevertheless, they’re still sought after by collectors and people who like to shoot old guns. But M1917s sometimes need repair, and finding the right gunsmith to do the job can be difficult. Somewhat common problems with old guns are barrel wear and corrosion.
M1917 Enfield: The Unofficial U.S. Service Rifle
The M1917 Enfield, or the “American Enfield”, was used in larger numbers than the official U.S. service rifle of the Great War. Today, it still a sweet shooter. How Did The Unique M1917 Make It Into U.S. Service: The rifle was issued and carried by more U.S. servicemen in WWI than the M1903 Springfield. It is an American modification, chambered .30-06 Springfield, of the Pattern 1914 Enfield. The rifles were used due to a lack of M1903 and Krag service rifles.
Great Piece on the Thrifty Farmer
I just finished reading a friend’s copy of the October issue of Farm Collector, which included an article on the Thrifty Farmer kit. It is nice to see this article in Farm Collector. The author did a great job with the specific details and photos that allow the reader to understand the unique differences of the Peru-built kit and other kits that were available in the 1930s.
The Lost Art Of Shooting Cap-And-Ball Revolvers
There’s a major nostalgia factor to blackpowder shooting in general and the cap-and-ball revolver in particular, and an appreciation for just how far things have come. How To Load A Cap-And-Ball Revolver: Make certain there are no burning embers in the cylinder. Pour the appropriate measure of powder into the chamber. Place wad on top of powder charge in chamber. Seat ball or bullet via revolver's built-in rammer or separate tool, leaving no air gap.
Demand High for New Pocket-Sized Sig Sauer P365 Pistol
The new SIG P365, while about the same size as the Kahr PM9 in height, length and width, uses 10 or 12 round magazines. This approaches the capacity of a full size gun, yet the P365 still carries well in a pocket. (Photo: Sig Sauer) Guns for discreet carry are popular items on the retail market these days with so many states now issuing permits.
Windsor Oaks co-op attempts to remove cat colony
Windsor Oaks co-op has backed down after recently attempting to remove a cat colony from their shelters on a wooded variance in the Oakland Gardens community. Camille Dimasi has lived in the co-op for 22 years and said Windsor Oaks’ co-op board was retaliating against the cats because residents had risen up against the board’s plan to level the 100-foot-wide wooded variance in exchange for a clubhouse, pool and 98 additional parking spaces.
Gun Test: Nighthawk Border Special 1911 Via @dailycaller
By Doug Larson, Gun Digest Nighthawk’s Border Special 1911 does whatever you ask of it, and it does it well. What to know about Nighthawk’s Border Special 1911: Retired peace officer Jim Wilson issued design specs for the Nighthawk Boarder Special It is a 1911 tailor made for concealed carry and personal defense. Built on a Commander-sized frame, the Border Special has a 4.25-inch barrel. The .45 ACP has a shorter trigger than most 1911s and no noticeable overtravel.
The Kahr Arms CM9
It was not long ago that most people who carried guns for a living shunned the 9mm. However, modern ammunition and bullet design have changed the minds of many, and now the 9mm has resurged as a popular self-defense round. Just as well, demand is increasing for small, easily carried and concealed handguns. Kahr Arms of Worcester, Massachusetts, was a bit ahead of the curve when it introduced its K9 in 1995. It’s a pocket-size 9mm pistol with many features once found only in full-size pistols.
Gun Tests: Coonan Classic And Compact .357 Magnum 1911s Via @dailycaller
By Doug Larson, Gun Digest Coonan’s Classic and Compact 1911s chambered in .357 Magnum are powerful defensive handguns that can be surprisingly concealable. How Coonan brought the .357 Magnum to the 1911 platform: Coonan tweaked the classic 1911 design to accept the rimmed .357 Magnum. Being semi-autos, Coonan’s 1911s tend to be softer shooting than .357 Mag. revolvers. The 5-inch barrel Classic and 4-inch barrel Compact were tested. Both models proved accurate off the bench at 25 yards.
Ammo: The Evolution Of The .45 ACP
The U.S. has had a love of the .45-caliber cartridge for many years. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the enduring popularity of the .45 ACP, and its earlier predecessor, the .45 Colt. How did the .45 Auto, or .45 ACP, cartridge come into being? The U.S. adopted the .45 Colt in 1873, pairing it with Colt's Single Action Army revolver. It served for almost two decades before replacement by the .38 Long Colt. Complaints were made during the Phillipine Insurrection about the .38's stopping power.
10 Methods Of Cooking Bacon You May Not Have Tried
“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” Doug Larson, journalist. Wouldn’t you love waking up to the enticing aroma of crisp, savory bacon every morning?
Upgrading A Surplus Browning Hi Power
ROBAR Guns helps to revive and revitalize a standard surplus Browning Hi Power, and the result is a beautiful, functional pistol. Some classic or historical firearms of value probably shouldn't be customized, but if you do want to go that route with a standard surplus Browning Hi Power, here are some options: Upgrading the sights, stippling the front strap, installing an extended safety and adding quality grip panels are a few basic ways to improve the gun.
Letter: John McCain is a traitor to the Republican Party
Letter to the editor: In voting against the "skinny" repeal, John McCain chose to abandon his party, his president and the majority of voters in Arizona. I know Sen. John McCain is a hero to all you liberals working for The Arizona Republic, but to me he is a traitor to the Republican Party. Look at the Democrats. They don’t have any traitors in their party. Even Bernie Sanders supported Hillary after she fixed the Democratic primary election against him.
Gun Test: Smith & Wesson Model 629 Revolver Via @dailycaller
By Doug Larson, Gun Digest Smith & Wesson Model 629 Review Snapshot: A stainless steel .44 Magnum revolver, the Model 629 is based on the earlier Model 29 The potent Model 629 offers users protection from bears and other predators The Model 629 produced adequate accuracy, with groups around 2 inches at 25 yards Rugged and dependable, the 629 provides what users need in a .44 Magnum revolver For many years after its introduction in 1955, the .44 Magnum was often referred to as the most...
Review: Uberti 1875 Top Break No. 3
Shooters are fortunate to live now because they have not only modern, state-of-the-art guns to shoot for recreation – and self defense – but also because they have access to guns from the past. Some very old guns that were manufactured over 100 years ago are still working and being used today for hunting and to protect the homestead, but they are not common. Use and neglect over the years eventually wears them out.
Gun Test: Uberti 1872 Open Top Revolver Via @dailycaller
Shooters today tend to take for granted self-contained metallic cartridges that combine the primer, powder and projectile into one unit that is easy to load and handle. But when they first appeared, they were a gigantic advancement over the time-consuming process of stuffing powder, wad and ball into a barrel and then adding a cap to set it all off. The first practical metallic cartridge revolvers developed by Colt were introduced in 1871.
Gun Test: SIG Sauer P225-A1 Via @dailycaller
Classics always seem to survive despite changes in style and taste. And the SIG P225 was, and still is, a classic handgun that the Swiss created in the 1970s as a compact companion to the SIG Sauer P220. It was adopted as the law enforcement sidearm by several nations, most notably the West Germans, who designated it as the P6. As time passed, the West Germans transitioned to a different sidearm, and surplus P225s began to arrive in the US.
Elite Patriot: The All-American P-51 Carbon from Patriot Weaponry
If you have been shopping for an AR-15, the task should have gotten a little easier. A year ago, you might’ve sucked it up and learned to appreciate whatever you could get, but now is the time to relax and consider your next firearms purchase wisely. You might be a competitor hot and heavy into 3-Gun matches, or you may be seriously concerned about home defense. You may want to do a little mid-range varmint hunting or even prepare to join the next generation of Minute Men.
Looking Ahead to 2017 at Gunsite Academy
Gunsite Academy may be as consistent and reliable as ever, but that doesn’t mean the famed firearms training facility is resting on its laurels. In the third and final part of our interview with Gunsite’s Chief Operating Officer Ken Campbell, we look ahead to 2017. What can one expect when making the trip out to Paulden, Arizona? As Ken explains to us, you can expect a broad spectrum of classes in various levels of pistol, carbine, shotgun and rifle, just to name a few.
Gunsite Academy COO Ken Campbell on Staying Away from Theatrics
As different trends hit the firearms industry, one thing’s for sure: Gunsite Academy isn’t giving in to any of them. Today we continue our discussion with Gunsite’s Chief Operating Officer, Ken Campbell, at SHOT Show 2017.
Gunsite Academy's COO Ken Campbell Talks Facility's History, Influence
Gunsite. The mere mention of that word garners respect across the firearms industry, and with good reason: it’s the gold standard against which all other training schools are measured. Founded back in 1976 by the late, great Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper under the name “American Pistol Institute” as a way to teach his Modern Technique of the pistol, Gunsite Academy today offers a variety of pistol, carbine, shotgun, general rifle and long-range rifle, CQB and other classes.
Gun Test: CZ 805 Bren S1 Carbine Via @dailycaller
The Czechs have been making some very high quality firearms for many years, and that tradition continues with the CZ 805 Bren S1 Carbine. It’s a lightweight, semi-automatic with a 16.2-inch barrel chambered in 5.56x45mm, the standard NATO cartridge. Many people familiar with firearms mistake it for the FN SCAR 16S. There are similarities and differences, some considered significant and some of no consequence, depending on preference.
Letter: Help the Coyotes? Not with my cash
I could not believe what I read. Coyotes majority owner Andrew Barroway plans to build a new $400 million stadium in Tempe. He will pay for half of it, and the taxpayers will pay for the other half. Not if I get to vote on it. There is a perfectly good stadium in Glendale, 20 miles away. If he and his overpaid players can’t get along with Glendale, migrate back to Canada. Did the Coyotes ever sell out the Glendale stadium? Did they ever have a winning season?
Gun Tests: FN Military Collector Series M4 and M16
Many manufacturers of AR-style rifles for the commercial market say their product is built to military specifications, or Mil-Spec. But if they are intended for the commercial market, they are not truly Mil-Spec. They can’t be because Mil-Spec ARs are by definition select-fire guns that fire in either the semi-automatic or automatic mode.
Muslim immigrants can be dangerous
Laurie Roberts’ mind, along with the rest of the media’s, has been turned to mush by her fanatical support for Hillary ("McCain should withdraw his support for Trump"). They can’t see, or choose to ignore, the basic fact of our Muslim problem. We can’t determine if a Muslim is going to be patriot like Army Captain Humayun Khan, or an Islamic terrorist like Major Nidal Hasan. Laurie needs to read the Constitution.
EXCHANGE: Effort begins to restore Illinois & Michigan Canal
OTTAWA, Ill. (AP) — The very existence of Ottawa is due to the creation of the Illinois &…
EXCHANGE: Effort begins to restore Illinois & Michigan Canal
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Gun Test: Grand Power K100 Mk12
If you think a handgun made in Eastern Europe is going to be of low quality and have a rough finish, you haven’t seen the Grand Power K100 Mk12 imported by Eagle Imports. The pistol’s interesting design and action, while not revolutionary, have some serious benefits not found on many other higher priced guns. While currently used by some foreign government agencies, the K100 and its siblings are also catching on here in the U.S. among competitors and people interested in self defense.
PHOTO: Meet the new circuit clerk - The Times: Local
PHOTO: Meet the new circuit clerk Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Doug Larson PHOTO: Meet the new circuit clerk Jim Olson, D-Seneca, introduces his family in a speech after being sworn in as the new La Salle County circuit clerk by Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan Jr. (top in back) Friday afternoon at the downtown Ottawa courthouse. Behind him are judges (from left) Michael Jansz, Troy Holland, Joseph Hettel and Cynthia Raccuglia.
PHOTO: Elves in training - The Times: Local
PHOTO: Elves in training Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Doug Larson PHOTO: Elves in training Kindergarten through third-grade youngsters make edible Christmas trees Tuesday evening during Reddick Library's Elf Academy, hosted by Annette Kohn, Reddick Library Youth Services Assistant. The children trained to become one of Santa's elves at the one-time Christmas event through games, crafts and snacks.
OUR VIEW: Volunteers share Christmas spirit for 41 years - The Times: Editorial
Sometimes it's the smallest of gestures that can make someone's day. For example, volunteers gather every year at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marseilles to pack and deliver hundreds of small boxes of donated cookies to places with people who may be overlooked for the holidays. These locations include nursing homes, veterans' homes, homeless shelters, among other spots.
PHOTO: Never forget - The Times: Local
Much to our surprise, we in the newsroom discovered last week that longtime Coroner Jody Bernard was not running for a sixth term. Unfortunate…
PHOTO: Wine and art walk - The Times: Local
PHOTO: Wine and art walk Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Doug Larson PHOTO: Wine and art walk Participants in the Downtown Ottawa Wine Walk view artwork by local artist Jeremy Johnson inside the Ottawa Boat Club Friday evening. Participants could taste wine at 11 downtown businesses where art also was on display. Posted: Friday, November 6, 2015 9:10 pm | Updated: 9:10 pm, Fri Nov 6, 2015.
Gun Review: Mossberg’s 930 SPX Duty Shotgun
Mossberg, a well-known maker of fighting shotguns—many in use by law enforcement and the U.S. military—has introduced a new variation of its 930 gas-operated, semi-automatic 12 gauge, the 930 SPX Pistol Grip with a special camouflage finish provided by Kryptek. Kryptek calls the pattern “Typhon,” and it has a distinct look that reminds one of reptilian scales. The design, along with the coloring, tends to confuse the eye, which is exactly the desired effect.
Letter: Lighten up? Freedom Caucus must fight harder
Conservatives must more emphatically say no to the liberals’ drive to spend more, to tax us more, to regulate us more, to open our borders, to turn our country into a European socialist state of mediocrity. The conservatives have had success: John Boehner is gone, no comprehensive amnesty, no new feel-good gun control, no carbon tax, and the president has had to resort to executive orders to continue his drive to "fundamentally change America" into a socialist paradise where everyone is poor.
PHOTO: Autumn colors - The Times: Local
PHOTO: Autumn colors Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Doug Larson PHOTO: Autumn colors Although not quite peak season, Starved Rock State Park visitors find themselves in a patch of vibrant yellow while on a free guided tour with volunteers Lenore Sobota (on tree stump) and Cindy Hopps (next to Lenore), a member of the Starved Rock State Park foundation board, Saturday afternoon during the park's Fall Colors Weekend 2015.
Meet Grand Power’s Latest K100 Import – The X-Trim Mk12
For those shooters who like something a bit different, the K100 X-Trim Mk12 is going to be of interest. Polymer-framed pistols are nothing new, but from time to time a company will combine features in a slightly different way in order to make a gun that will appeal to a certain segment of the market—and it looks like this unusual, rotating-barrel pistol will probably be one of those handguns.
8 Reflex-Ready Handguns Right Out of the Box
At one time, iron sights were the only sights available with which to aim a gun. Then telescopic sights were introduced, but it took a long time for them to become widely accepted. Red-dot and reflex sights eventually came along, but many shooters thought they were only a fad. Now they are very common on long guns used for everything from competition to war, but until the advent of miniature red-dot sights, it wasn’t practical to attach them to a handgun.
Tips on Getting Strong as S#*T w/ John Welbourn of CrossFit Football – Barbell Shrugged
Audio Only: iTunes, Stitcher SHARE A QUOTE FROM EP 137 ON INSTAGRAM / TWITTER / FACEBOOK Several months back the entire Barbell Shrugged crew called into the 50th episode of Power Athlete Radio. We had a blast chatting and bullshitting with the entire Crossfit Football crew, so I knew this interview with John Welbourn was going to be great. But I’ll be honest. I did forget just how big he is. At 6 ft 5 in and 310 lbs, this man is not your average Crossfit Coach.
Gun Review: Patriot Ordnance Factory P308 GEN 4
About a decade ago, Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF) replaced the direct impingement system with a short-stroke gas piston system. Through the years, POF has made other modifications to improve the original design, but the most recent change, called the E2 Extraction Technology system, promises to make extraction and ejection even more reliable.
Building an Unbeatable Mind w/ Mark Divine of SealFit - EPISODE 123 – Barbell Shrugged
Audio Only: iTunes, Stitcher This week on Barbell Shrugged we are honored to chat with Mark Divine, retired Navy SEAL Commander and founder of SEALFIT and U.S. Crossfit. Surprise, surprise, this show will leave you reconsidering your training, the true effort you’re applying in the gym, and the direction you’re heading. In short, its just what you need to hear. For those who don’t know, SEALFIT is somewhat like Crossfit, only it’s more…Way more.
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