Archive for January 13th, 2008

Good Morning General

January 13, 2008

b52.jpgTom retired in his early 50’s and started a second career. However, even though he loved his new job, he
just couldn’t seem to get to work
on time. Every day, he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late.

But he was a good worker and really sharp, so his boss was in a quandary about how to deal with it. Finally,
one day, his boss called him into the office for a talk.

“Tom, I must tell you, I truly like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job, but being late for work nearly
every day is quite annoying to me as well as your fellow workers.”

Tom replied, “Yes, sir, I know. I’m sorry, but I am working on It.”

“That’s what I like to hear,” his boss said. “However, the fact that you consistently come to work late does
puzzle me, because I understand that you retired from the United States Air Force, and they have some pretty rigid
rules about tardiness. Isn’t that correct?”

“Yes. I did retire from the Air Force, and I’m mighty proud of it!” said Tom.

“Well, what did they say when you came in late?” asked his boss.

“They said, ‘Good morning, General’.” 

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D.C. Court of Appeals Blocks Reckless Lawsuit

January 13, 2008

D.C. Court of Appeals Blocks Reckless Lawsuit On January 10, the District Columbia Court of Appeals found that the “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” (PLCAA) blocked lawsuits under D.C.’s “Strict Liability Act.”  

D.C. Files Brief in Heller Case:  On January 4, the District of Columbia filed its brief in District of Columbia v. Heller, now before the U.S. Supreme Court. The District is appealing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s ruling that found D.C.’s bans on handguns, on having any gun assembled for use within the home, and on carrying a firearm within the home without a permit, violate the Second Amendment. 

NRA-ILA Investigating Citigroup Issues:  In late December, 2007, a large and well-known firearms dealer was informed by a company called First Data — which operates as Citi Merchant Services under license from Citigroup, Inc. — that it would no longer handle the dealer’s credit card processing business.   

California Appeals Court Strikes Down San Francisco Handgun Ban!  On January 9, the California Court of Appeals agreed with a lower court ruling that struck down San Francisco’s handgun ban as a violation of California’s state preemption law.  The ruling was in response to an NRA-led challenge to the ban.   

Outrage of the Week:  This week’s outrage comes courtesy of columnist Bernd Debusmann of Reuters News Service, and an article he recently penned.  This story, masquerading as a legitimate news article, might as well be an anti-gun organization’s press release.   

The battle for liberty is alive, and well.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN PUEBLO

January 13, 2008

Volunteers are needed to assist the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) manage Colorado’s wildlife and perform a variety of duties that benefit wildlife.
 
The DOW will host a new volunteer orientation January 19 from 10 a.m. until noon in the auditorium at Lake Pueblo State Park.
 
This two-hour session will cover different volunteer opportunities throughout the year where people can get involved in local wildlife projects. 
 
DOW volunteers assist in a variety of ways.  A sample of the kinds of projects include: Eagle Day Feb. 2; wildlife transport (training is 2/16); hatchery tours (training in March); walleye spawn (3/15); ongoing projects at the Bosque del Oso and Pueblo State Wildlife Areas; and bluebird and osprey habitat improvement projects (March training). 
 
The orientation will highlight different volunteer opportunities available for 2007 and will give registered volunteers the chance to sign up for future projects.  For more information, contact Jena Sanchez at (719) 227-5204. 
 
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for managing wildlife and wildlife habitat, as well as providing wildlife related recreation and maintaining a balance between human activities and wildlife.  Funding for the Division of Wildlife comes from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and the habitat fees collected in conjunction with those sales.  The Division does not receive tax dollars from the Colorado general fund.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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COLORADO RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO FEED DEER

January 13, 2008

muledeerbuck2.jpgThe Colorado Division of Wildlife urges state residents and visitors not to feed deer that are hanging around their yards or property.
 
“Deer require a very specific diet,” explained Don Masden, a biologist for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. “If they eat the wrong food they’ll just die with a full stomach.”
 
Deer digest very slowly and if they eat the wrong types of food and too much food they will not be able to digest or pass the material and they will die. So, deer should not be fed hay, pet food, fruits, vegetables or any type of table scraps.
 
If you have sage brush or other shrubs on your property, knock the snow off of those to expose some natural food for the animals.
 
“Feeding deer the wrong food will cause more harm than good,” Masden said.
 
Deer are most affected by the severe winter conditions that western Colorado is experiencing this year. But no food should be provided to any big game, officials emphasized.
 
Elk and bighorn sheep are better adapted to survive severe winters. Elk can eat a wider variety of material and because of their size can push and dig through deep snow to find food. Bighorn sheep live in steep areas that don’t hold snow, so they are not as affected by the snow depth.
 
The DOW will be conducting a winter feeding operation aimed at deer in the Gunnison Basin. A feed developed specifically for deer that has been formulated by DOW scientists will be used.
 
The DOW office will attempt to make some of that feed available to property owners. However, feed will not be delivered to the Gunnison office until sometime next week. Residents are asked to wait until mid-week to inquire about available feed. 
 
So far deer in the Gunnison Basin are in pretty good shape given the weather conditions. But based on past experience, wildlife managers know that the weather could soon start to take its toll on deer.
 
The DOW is looking for volunteers to help with the feeding effort. Those who can volunteer for several days should call Jennifer Kleffner, southwest volunteer coordinator, at (970)375-6704.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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Men and Abortion « Petunias

January 13, 2008

Men and Abortion « Petunias

Funny that one position that is, or could be held by men was not even mentioned. If a woman can elect to have an abortion or not to. Then why can’t a man demand an abortion, or not be held responsible for child support if she refuses it? I personally know of at least a dozen men that were seduced as it were into eighteen plus years of paying for a womans life of leisure.

Lessons to be learned? Keep it in your pants men.

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Report: 121 Veterans Linked to Killings « Noor’s List#comment-4

January 13, 2008

schumer-weasel.jpgReport: 121 Veterans Linked to Killings « Noor’s List#comment-4

Looks an awful lot like the utter hogwash that was so widely distributed by the media about Viet Nam Veterans during the seventies. Same people, same warped ideology, and probably the very same lies.

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