Airgun gamers are flocking to the latest "must have" weapon -
Airsoft sniper rifles with state-of-the-art riflescopes. I think
the lure is the same as for this type of hobby in the first
place; namely, to play at warfare without actually being in
danger. Certainly one of the coolest jobs on any military-style
airgun team is that of sniping, so it's no surprise that Airsoft
sniper rifles are selling like hotcakes. The newest wrinkle,
though, is to chuck the standard scope that comes with these
g...
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July 3rd, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
Allison Smith's Art pace project continues to examine how political meaning can reside within aesthetic forms and to employ history to comment on current events. Featured is Hobby Horse, a performance-based sculpture of the traditional child's toy, complete with horsehair, glass eyes, and handmade bridle. Standing more than nine feet tall, the oversized object lays bare the militaristic spirit of this old-fashioned plaything and probes equestrian statuary's commemoration of bloodshed.
The perfor...
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July 2nd, 2009 in
Hobbies
A violent crime occurs every 19 seconds and an assault every 29 seconds. Yet a lot of folks are lulled into sense of complacency after they get their non lethal self defense weapon-their stun gun. On the contrary having a non lethal self defense weapon is only the first step towards defending yourself.
The next step is to get some formal training-your local police department may be able to help. The next safest bet is to go online and check out some resources there.
Mentally rehearse what you wi...
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July 1st, 2009 in
Home and Family
Gun holsters - one of man's best friends. Believe it or not - men who are into guns love to receive gun holsters for gifts. Actually, we prefer to get new guns and gun holsters but buying a new gun for someone might cost more money than you are planning to spend.
Gifts are challenging - particularly when your man has pretty much everything he needs, wants and desires - saving those things you obviously aren't going to buy him anyway (i.e. new bass boat, new truck, etc.). Sometimes people are rel...
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June 30th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
The Civil War still has a fascination for a large number of Americans, largely due to the conflict not only being the largest to take place on American soil, but also the only one that pitched cousin against cousin, and in some cases brother against brother.
The popularity of Civil War collectibles is just one indication of this fascination for a very unique and significant part of American history. This one conflict caused more deaths per head of population than any country suffered during Wor...
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June 29th, 2009 in
Hobbies
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack Moorehouse
Know what a second serve is? In professional tennis a player gets two chances to serve. Usually, his or her first try is a "power shot." The server puts everything into the shot and tries to rifle it passed his opponent for an "ace." An ace is a shot that the second player fails to return on the serve.
If the server misses the first shot, he or she hits a second. The goal of the server hitting the second shot is to get the ball in play. Since a miss here costs ...
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June 26th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
CHOOSING PELLETS There are different pellets because of
their many uses. In essence, everyone has their own reason for
using an air rifle or pistol and therefore the pellets should be
chosen accordingly. Here are just a few of the general types of
pellets.
MATCH PELLETS Match pellets are generally made to precise
weight and dimensions. Their exact dimensions and uniformity
make them the choice of marksmen and Olympic competitors. Any
variances in shot placement can then be attributed ...
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June 22nd, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
PUMPKIN, THE HALLOWEEN CAT Copyright 2005, Michael LaRocca
The neighbor's car pulled into my driveway. She got out holding
a stranger in her arms.
"I found this cat in my yard. Is he yours?"
"No."
"Oh. I thought he was."
"Well, he's not."
"Well, can you hold him until I drive away so he doesn't follow
me home?"
Oh yes, we all know how this story ends.
He was a beautiful little fuzzy ball of orange. Quite an
affectionate, purring fellow too. And yes, I fed him. Knowing
full well where that always...
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June 21st, 2009 in
Home and Family
Sports and hobbies have a special place in our lives. They are
not just responsible for our physical and psychological
development but also act as our best pals especially in times of
aloofness. Since Homo sapiens are different by birth, they have
varying interests. Some individuals prefer chess and cricket
while others spend their time playing baseball, rugby and
football etc. People thence adopt different means to live up to
their interests or desires. In fact it is an essential universal
huma...
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June 19th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
There are at least seven global or widespread disasters that
seem likely to occur at sometime in the future. A large asteroid
hitting the earth is one of those seven. It is generally
accepted by scientists that asteroids have struck the earth in
the past causing widespread damage. It is believed that
asteroids will continue to collide with the earth every now and
then. Maybe every sixty million years a big one comes along that
is large enough to have a global effect on survival of earth's
living...
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June 18th, 2009 in
Hobbies
Paintball gun accessories can be found all over the internet
these days. Even if your local paintball shop doesn't have the
accessories for your gun, you can find what you need with a
click of a mouse. One of the difficulties of having a hobby that
is not mainstream is finding the accessories and support to
maintain your interest. Thanks to the internet, all your
paintball fun accessories can be found instantly.
Whether you are in need of accessories for you paintball gun, or
just in need of ge...
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June 14th, 2009 in
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Well the first new video is almost ready. We have all of our
deer hunting footage recorded and ready for release. We
anticipate a late spring or early summer release. The turkey
season is the last part of filming that is required. Join Marty
Anthony, Jamie Honeycutt, and John Hollingsworth in our upcoming
video. We are Mississippi Outdoor Adventures.
We look forward to the best turkey season in years. We have seen
more turkeys this year than ever before. I saw flocks almost
every day of deer s...
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June 13th, 2009 in
Hobbies
'H ere--" I said, handing my mother my progress report as I
walked into her room. I braced myself for the inevitably
screaming I was sure to hear. "My teacher says you have to sign
this."
My mother looked at the card, then at me. "How could you be
getting a 'D' in Earth Science?"
Some students have a natural ability for academics. They receive
excellent marks, yet rarely crack open their textbooks. Others
have to study night and day to get the same marks. It's not that
some students are smart,...
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June 12th, 2009 in
Home and Family
Knowing some basic paintball rules will make your first game
much more enjoyable. When you know the rules, you won't show up
dressed inappropriately or with the wrong equipment and marker.
At the least, knowing the rules can save you some embarrassment;
at the most, it can save you from finding out you're not allowed
to play.
1. Eliminations and Markings
According to the American Paintball League's rules for
tournament paintball, "A player is eliminated from the game when
he is marked anywhere o...
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June 11th, 2009 in
Home and Family
3 Lures You Must Have
Do you know what the top 3 lures for catching Bass are? Though
there aren't any specific statistics, a survey was conducted
amongst the pro bass fishermen and it was found that plastic
worms won by a large margin. Second and third place were the
spinnerbait and then the crank bait.
Did you know that the Evening Secret (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/
4_Fly_Fishing_Tips.php) is THE most effective technique for
swarming fish to your fishing spot? We use it...
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June 10th, 2009 in
Sports and Fitness
The Bayonet is a sharp weapon that go's on the end of a rifle. This weapon can be a spike, knife, dagger, or even a sword. This weapon is a defiantly a weapon of last resort., and makes the gun a very effective spear. No one is really sure where the bayonet made its first appearance or there it is from.The name bayonet I has been around senses the 16th century. There is no evidences that what it is used for today is that it was used for back then. It could have just been the name of a knife. The...
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June 8th, 2009 in
Hobbies
Paintball has become a popular sport since its introduction in
the early 1980s. Thanks to new technologies, today a beginner
paintball player has thousands of options to consider when
buying the equipment that suits his skill level and style of
play. And while you should not skimp on safety equipment and
paintballs, paintball guns can be bought cheaply and still have
a variety of cool features.
When selecting the right paintball gun, or marker, you should be
realistic about your skill level. If...
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June 7th, 2009 in
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PAINTBALL GUNYou can play Paintball by filling your paint gun or marker with enough paintballs and discharge them from the paintball gun so as to knock your enemy off the game. Paintball is a game that can be played anywhere and the goals often differ with each game, influencing the duration of each game. You would do well to have the top end quality paintball guns when you play the sport of Paintball. If you are looking for great variety and the latest in paintball guns, face protectors and che...
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June 6th, 2009 in
Hobbies
In a small, Southern town off the banks of the Edisto River
lived a bright-eyed, skinny, brown-haired girl. Renee was a
jovial child, filled with love and compassion. In everything,
she managed to find some light.
Renee would take daily strolls to the riverbank where she'd
gather unique rocks and stray seashells. On her way to her
hidden refuge, `neath towering oaks and mossy vines, she'd pass
the house where Sady lived.
Though Renee never saw much of Sady's owners, she would always
stop by to...
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June 5th, 2009 in
Home and Family
Someone has written that he always thought that it is a far
better strategy to gun-proof your child rather than to
child-proof your gun. In actuality, the smartest thing is to do
both. It is vitally important to teach your child proper gun
handling techniques, but it is that much more important to
remove the object of temptation from the child.
Statistically, sometime in the next 2 days, somewhere in the
U.S. a child under age 19 will die as a direct result of the
mishandling of a loaded firear...
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June 4th, 2009 in
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