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Time to upgrade your hunting and shooting accessories again? In that case look no further than Simmons rifle scopes. For those of you who don't know Simmons was bought out in the late 1990s by Meade Instruments - a California based optics company. Meade are well know for producing some of the most advanced and impressive telescopes in both the commercial and recreational industries. It was greatly anticipated when the buyout took place that Simmons rifle scopes would again begin to demonstrate some of the high class features that Meade has come to be associated with. That has definitely proven to be the case with the introduction of the Master Series from Simmons which has taken the shooting world...

Many movies have been made about the tragic story of the Titanic. Arrogance and ignorance was definitely present during its maiden voyage, which was Titanic's last voyage.Many warnings were given, but unfortunately, the warnings were not taken seriously. On April 14th, 1912 Titanic received six warnings that icebergs were present in their perimeter. On the night of April 14th, Titanic struck an iceberg and ultimately sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.For other entities, what happened to the Titanic does NOT have to happen to them. Many have learned from the mistakes that Titanic had made.There are several examples that follow and form a parallel to what happened to Titanic and how an...

Zatoichi is a fictional character featured in one of Japan's longest running series of films and a television series set in the Edo period. The great popularity of the character has been likened to that of James Bond in Western countries. Yet, Zatoichi has become commonly associated with one actor: Shintaro Katsu. The only other actor to portray Zatoichi in the movies is Takeshi Kitano, after a pause of almost 15 years. Zatoichi seems to be just a harmless blind masseur who rambles around Japan getting a living by gaming. But he is also extremely skilful in swordsmanship (iaijutsu), his blade concealed inside his cane. Cane swords, or shikomizue, were straight, lower-quality weapons, which stood...

Last weekend, Brazilians living in the greater Sao Paulo metropolitan area witnessed one of the country's largest prison riots in the past five years, organized and orchestrated by Sao Paulo's largest criminal faction, the First Capital Command (PCC in Portuguese).When Sao Paulo state authorities transferred some 756 PCC leaders, the PCC criminal enterprise, led by Willians Herbas Camacho (a.k.a. Marcola), implemented its plan to start riots in dozens of prisons in Sao Paulo and around the country. They took advantage of the unusually lax security environment over the weekend when some 10,000 prisoners were given a day pass to visit families on the outside for Mother's Day, and thousands more...

A bullet-resistant vest (body armor) - is an article of protective clothes that works as a form of armor to minimize injury from projectiles fired from handguns, shotguns and rifles. They are commonly worn by police forces, the military and private security and civilians where legal. However, they are sometimes worn illegally, by those that the relevant government refuses to allow body armor. The term "bullet-proof" is a misnomer since these vests (depending on their armor level, see below) may provide little or no protection against rifle ammunition or even against handgun ammunition fired from a pistol-caliber carbine. The exception is the common .22LR ammunition, which can usually be stopped by...

The collecting and use of airsoft guns is becoming a more popular hobby each and every day. These guns offer a high speed extreme hobby that's enjoyed by thousands of people all over the world - with more getting hooked all the time. You can take part in backyard target shooting (also known as plinking) using old tin cans or even custom made airsoft targets. You're not just limited to firing airsoft plastic bbs however. Your airsoft gun can also be filled with airsoft paintball pellets so you can take paintball to the next level - going full auto with replica assault rifles and handguns. One note of warning - never get involved in any type of airsoft wargame unless you're wearing proper eye...

Are you planning your first deer hunting trip in Texas or are you a seasoned veteran? The Texas white tailed deer is not overly large as deer go. Deer up in the northern parts of the country and Canada tend to get larger. The hunters in Texas are blessed with a prolific deer herd that covers a good part of the state. Though the deer are not overly large they do require certain caliber requirements. Anything 22 caliber or below is considered verbotten and illegal in the state. The bigger caliber rifles tend to have harder bullets that will not expand as readily as the smaller calibers. I would not suggest the 416 Remington Magnum that I used on a buffalo hunt several years ago as a good...

Since the early nineties, criminal gang networks operating across the border between the United States and Central America have exploded in power and number. The gangs take advantage of loopholes in international immigration and deportation policies to spread their influence through extreme violence.The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, has become one of the "Most Wanted" of these gangs. What began as a loosely-connected group of Salvadoran immigrant youth banded together for protection in the join-or-die gang culture of Los Angeles has now grown into a transnational criminal hydra involved in murder, extortion, and some gun and drug smuggling.U.S. deportation policies aggressively send undocumented gang...

Lets be honest about this, most men don't feel comfortable shopping for women's lingerie. For some guys there is nothing more unnerving than hanging around the lingerie department at the local mall waiting for the shop assistant to come and sort the job out. There you are surrounded by all that frilly lingerie trying to look natural and relaxed but feeling like a fish out of water. When all you want is to buy your wife bra and panties and then get the heck out off there as fast as you can. Not the ideal environment for you to make a good lingerie gift purchase is it? If you are looking to buy your wife bra and panties as a romantic gift then the internet lingerie shops are the best place to start...

For most of the 20th century, life used to be rather simple for most people. There was school, college, work, retirement. Along with that you had hobbies like cars, bowling, or gardening. The former was more or a less of a chore, the latter the fun stuff you did in your free time, usually together with local friends from the same neighborhood. This was basically the same as a thousand years ago. For a few lucky people the two areas overlapped and they could do the stuff that they liked as their main job.Now, in the last 10 years of the 20th century, as well as in the first few years of the 21st, this has been changing rather dramatically. The reason is the rapid technical progress, both in the wide...

Many people believe that tattoos signify an out of the box thinker who is not so interested in mainstream society and all the silly rules and game playing? And for the most part they would be right. Most folks with tattoos really are not into wearing ties to work nor are they interesting in putting some sort of mask or fake persona to impress you.Yet this does not mean they are not true-blooded Americans, in fact expressing their individualism and customizing their bodies to fit their selves, actually they are exercising their rights to be free, more than the others who perhaps do not have tattoos. And back to the point of true blooded Americans it should be obvious from the number of United States...

Are you planning your first deer hunting trip in Texas or are you a seasoned veteran? The Texas white tailed deer is not overly large as deer go. Deer up in the northern parts of the country and Canada tend to get larger. The hunters in Texas are blessed with a prolific deer herd that covers a good part of the state. Though the deer are not overly large they do require certain caliber requirements. Anything 22 caliber or below is considered verbotten and illegal in the state. The bigger caliber rifles tend to have harder bullets that will not expand as readily as the smaller calibers. I would not suggest the 416 Remington Magnum that I used on a buffalo hunt several years ago as a good...

Classic Army is a popular manufacturer of airsoft guns. They are stationed in Hong Kong, although they export heavily worldwide. The company mainly makes replica airsoft guns; airsoft guns that very closely resemble their real-life counterparts. One reason that Classic Army, abbreviated CA, is so successful is because of the stunning realism of their products. As stated, they can look almost identical or completely identical to the real guns they are modeled after (save for the orange tip). CA guns are usually full metal, which means where there is metal on the real gun, there is metal on the CA replica. Other parts, such as the gearbox, are also usually metal. The fact that CA guns are full...

Arizona Blue-Gunfighter The Barber Shop & Chickamauga [Chapter Three to Mexican Stand-off]Blue had two guns he always carried. One a belt gun, keep snug up against his belly, a 1860 .44 caliber Colt Army revolver and a matching holster cut down to create a powerful but concealable belt weapon; and his sidearm, a Colt...

FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICOThey learned the art of silent killing, perfected by W.E. Fairbairn, the legendary British Major, sometimes known as "Delicate Dan." Knife strokes taught, should be upward, from the testicles to the chin. The hand in a "tiger claw" position was most effective for gouging out eyes. A single sheet of newspaper, they learned, could become a crude dagger. Fold the paper to approximately six inches by two inches. Then fold it diagonally to form a sharp point at one end. Drive the pointed end hard into the stomach or under the jaw, just behind the chin.FROM THE BOOK: "BEHIND JAPANESE LINES" AUTHOR: RICHARD DUNLOPBritish Major Dan Fairbairn...

In the 60s and 70s when girls were playing with their EZ Bake Ovens and making butter, boys were playing with their guns. And boy did they have a ton of them to choose from. In this second of a 3 part series, we'll take a look at some more of the guns kids had to choose from during those times.In our previous article we talked about the Man From Uncle set. Well, that wasn't the only spy set that you could get during the time. The 1960s also saw the Secret Agent Transmitter Gun. This was a very unique piece of equipment. It looked like a radio but it fired bullets. It's not very big at 5 inches by 3 inches and doesn't look very real. But kids loved playing with this thing because it was so...

You probably have at least one activity that sends chills of excitement up your spine. It could be that you're a big fan of sports, or that you really love the thrill of skydiving or bungee jumping. What about base jumping? That's for real risk takers. Or there's always race car driving at nearly triple the average speed limit. Regardless of what excites you, you probably love it for the sheer joy and thrill of doing something that gets your heart pumping and makes you feel alive. One activity you may not have thought of that certainly fits into the adrenaline rush category is African safari hunting. If you haven't tried it and love adventure, this is the activity for you. Do you know much about...

Buy a BreathalyzerA Breathalyzer is a portable hand-held device in which you blow, that measures your blood alcohol level. Many good breathalyzers can be purchased on-line. Buy a good one. In general, they are priced based on their accuracy - the more expensive the unit, the more accurate the reading. For about $100 you can find a quality unit that is approved by the Department of Transportation. Do your research, buy one, and put it in your car.This is a critical first step in your protection against getting a DUI. It could be the difference between going to jail and going home to sleep in your own bed.Think about it: A $100 investment to avoid $10,000 in expenses and all of the...

Small game hunting involves pursuing small animals like rabbits, squirrels, and ducks. Since these animals are small, high power weapons are not needed to hunt them. You are better off investing in a weapon that has greater accuracy to be able to target the small game better. Also, the price of ammunition should be considered, too, since a hunter can take a great number shots in one day. Under these conditions, a rim-fire rifle would be perfect weapon to use in the small game hunting category. When selecting a rifle, you must consider the following - its fit, sights, weight, its action and caliber. A gun that fits properly will help assure you of getting more accurate shots. When using a rifle with...

As a military officer I've learned quite a bit about using PowerPoint and learned the hard ‎way how to brief complex information in a short amount of time. I'd like to share my ‎experiences with you so that your next presentation will be a surefire success. ‎First, in my opinion, success begins with your slide show and its set up. This is one case ‎where less is more. PowerPoint is a powerful piece of software with a ton of good ‎features that have their place, however, fancy transitions, embedded sounds, and odd ‎colors can cloud a presentation and distract from you objective - getting your point ‎across. So, with that being said, I offer the following...

Part detective, scientist, engineer, and law enforcer, the fire investigator represents the collusion of multiple careers rolled into one. It is the fire investigator who must explore, determine, and document the origin and cause of the fire, establish what human actions were responsible for it, then bring authoritative testimony to the courtroom to win a conviction in cases of arson."This isn't a job for a lazy man," says Paul Horgan, accelerant detection canine handler and state trooper assigned to the Office of the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal. "You have to be conscientious and have a mind that likes to figure things out. You really can't take shortcuts. You must take your own photographs...

WHAT TO HUNT AND WHERE: Alaska is a hunter's paradise. Hunting here can provide the full scope of experiences- from caribou to deer and moose, from grizzly and brown bears to wolves, from Dall sheep and mountain goats to muskox, from waterfowl to ptarmigan and several grouse species. Diverse Alaska geographic areas offer adventure for everyone, give us various choices: Interior Alaska. From mountains and rolling hills, river valleys covered with forests to the vast spaces of treeless tundra at higher altitudes and in the far north. Temperaure varies greatly throughout the year, from -50 Celsius (-58 Fahrenheit) in the winter months to +30 Celsius (+86 Fahrenheit) during summers. There are just a few...

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories was hailed as the "killer PSP game". The popular GTA series had to make its way onto the PSP sooner or later, and it's PSP debut is great.The game takes place, as the title suggests, in Liberty City, which is the city that Grand Theft Auto III (the series' first 3D game) is also situated in. Rockstar Leeds simply converted the city onto the UMD, and changed a few things to make it look more modern, as LCS is set after III. Having said that, the only real changes are shops, which have different names and styles, which is quite disappointing. A new city to explore would have been much better.You play as Toni Cipriani, a no nonsense guy who's willing to do...

Dr. Ignatius Piazza runs a large firearms training resort in the Nevada desert. The Front Sight Firearms Training Institute is a roughly 45 minute drive from the Las Vegas strip. Dr. Ignatius Piazza, a former chiropractor who opened the institute in 1996, asserts that he has trained tens of thousands of people to correctly operate firearms. The institute offers training courses in handguns, rifles, shotguns, rifles and submachine guns. The institute also offers training in martial arts and other forms of self-defense. Dr. Ignatius Piazza is himself a certified combat master in four different firearms, making him more than qualified to offer training courses. Dr. Ignatius Piazza is also the creator...

Today was the installation service for the new Dean of Manchester. I had been recruited to be the crucifer (cross bearer), mostly because I was the only one willing to give up my Saturday morning to attend church. I had toyed with the idea of attending the service anyway, since the Cathedral is my parish church. Also, I have learned to appreciate a good ceremony during my time in this country. The English are unparalleled in their ability to do pomp. The Church of England, in particular, takes full advantage of its resources so one can be assured a splendid choir, apocalyptic organ and regal brass accoutrements. When other countries try to be ceremonial, the result is always a bit naff, like...

On January 30, 1945, members of the U.S. Military special forces and Filipino guerrilla warriors pulled off the most stunning and successful prison camp bust in recorded history. These brave soldiers rescued over 500 POWs and dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese army left in the Philippines. If that weren't enough, they did it with only two casualties! The soldiers involved in the Cabanatuan operation came from several separate locations and groups. The first group was the Alamo Scouts. This was a group of highly trained, highly capable special forces, who were expert at reconnaissance and scouting work. At this point in the war, the Alamo Scouts had an impressive record of tough assignments that they...

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories was hailed as the "killer PSP game". The popular GTA series had to make its way onto the PSP sooner or later, and it's PSP debut is great.The game takes place, as the title suggests, in Liberty City, which is the city that Grand Theft Auto III (the series' first 3D game) is also situated in. Rockstar Leeds simply converted the city onto the UMD, and changed a few things to make it look more modern, as LCS is set after III. Having said that, the only real changes are shops, which have different names and styles, which is quite disappointing. A new city to explore would have been much better.You play as Toni Cipriani, a no nonsense guy who's willing to do...

RIGHT TO INFORMATION The Right to Information Act, 2005 has been enacted to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. INFORMATION The Act defines information means any material in any form including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data...