What Happened to MadRocketScientist's blog?

Hacked, or is he just changing focus?

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CMP Update

LATEST CMP SALES NEWS:


WINCHESTER SERVICE GRADE M1 GARAND. The CMP now has several hundred Winchester M1 Garand rifles for sale. Please visit http://www.thecmp.org/m1garand.htm . Item number is RM1WRAS. Price is $795 plus $22.95 S&H.

CMP SALES AT THE 2010 WESTERN CMP GAMES. The Western CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Match combine to offer an unprecedented nine-day series of clinics, recreation-oriented "as-issued" military rifle matches and national-class service and match rifle competitions with the best highpower rifle shooters in the country. The event will take place 16-24 October at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Phoenix, AZ. The Official Program and on-line registration are posted at http://www.odcmp.com/competitions/westerngames.htm. M1 Garand rifles will be available for selection and subsequent purchase. Memorabilia, new rifle barrels, gun cases, bayonets, rifle stocks, and ammunition will be available for immediate purchase.

M1 CARBINES SOLD OUT. The CMP is now sold out of M1 carbines except for the few we will still be selling on our auction program. http://auction.odcmp.com/auctions/index.asp. At this time, we have no reason to expect to receive any additional quantities of carbines.

CMP LOGO RIFLE HARD CASES. CMP has purchased a large quantity of rifle cases for single scoped rifles. Until inventory of these cases is exhausted, M1 Garands will be shipped in one of these cases at no extra charge. Cases are MADE IN THE USA for CMP. Case is made of GI green molded plastic & features a patented PillarLock system for extra strength and crush resistance. Each case is custom molded w/ CMP logo on each side. Interior foam rubber is of special dimensions to hold your rifle extra snugly. Case also features four black contoured recessed latches, padlock points, steel hinge pins& a molded handle. Case is large enough to hold one Garand, 1903 Springfield, 1917 Enfield or a 1898 Krag rifle. These cases are also available for purchase. See item PC006 under the Equipment & Accessories tab on the eStore. $30 + $10.95 S&H. https://estore.odcmp.com/Store/login/login.aspx.

ESTORE CREDIT CARD CHARGING CHANGES. Currently, CMP does not charge credit cards until a few days before actual shipment. This applies to eStore orders also. Beginning before the end of October, we plan to modify eStore to automatically process the order and charge the card at time order is placed. This will result in eStore orders being shipped within 1-2 workdays after order is placed.

WWII ERA BAYONETS COMING SOON. Before the end of November, 2010 CMP will have the WWII era M1 model (10") bayonets for sale in the stores and on the eStore. Prices are not yet set, but these bayonets will be priced very reasonably.

COMMERCIAL GAS TRAP KIT AVAILABLE. As a service to our customers, we are forwarding information received from Rat Worx (Research and Testing Worx, Inc.) of Mt. Morris, Illinois. Newly-manufactured, fully-shootable gas trap front end kits for the M1 Garand rifle are now available. According to their Web site (www.ratworxusa.com), these gas trap parts are manufactured from the original 1937-40 U.S. Government drawings. Each part is fully interchangeable with 1937-40 production components.

CMP iPHONE APP NOW AVAILABLE. CMP is the official app for keeping score at Civilian Marksmanship Program sponsored shooting events. It features an easy to use interface that allows for quick recording of your score after each string. The CMP app calculates your shooting percentages automatically to let you know how you are doing throughout the event. You can also enter notes and record conditions so that you have a permanent record of details of each event. The CMP app is designed for both the iPhone and iPad. This application is sponsored and endorsed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this software are donated to the CMP. To view and purchase the CMP app, please visit http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cmp/id379873392?mt=8#.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM – ANNISTON. We have reinstituted the volunteer program at Anniston. For details, please see http://www.thecmp.org/volunteers.htm.

M14 KITS STILL AVAILABLE. We still have a few of the M14 parts grade A kits available for purchase. Kit includes every semi-auto part except barrel, bolt and receiver. Metallic parts will show signs of use and may have some minor rust or pitting. Stocks may have some dents and dings and minor cracks. Stocks may be walnut, hardwood, or synthetic. Item number is PSM1AKIT. Price is $600 per kit plus $22.95 S&H per kit. Please see https://estore.odcmp.com/store/catalog/catalog.aspx?pg=catalogList&cat=PAS

Thank you for your continued support.

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That was then, this is now:

You see, "Col Reb" was inappropriate, because he was a mean old plantation owner and slave trader, according to some people, so he had to go.

I always thought he was a southern stereotype caricature, but what do I know?

I hope KFC doesn't get caught up in this mess....

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Private Voytek

Everyone, meet Wojtek (Voytek) the Soldier Bear.

The bear loved smoking cigarettes, drank beer right out of the bottle like a regular infantryman, and got a kick out of wrestling and play-fighting with the other soldiers.  Of course, he was the most badass asskicking wrester in the entire company, thanks in part to the fact that he grew to be six feet tall, weighed roughly five hundred pounds, and could knock small trees over with a single swing of his massive, clawed paw. 

Yes, it's a true story. Thanks to Breda for the pointer.

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Memphis Beer News

Yuengling Nears Purchase of Memphis Plant 

D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., one of the fastest-growing U.S. beer makers, is close to acquiring a former Coors plant in Memphis, Tenn., to help the company meet rising demand and increase distribution beyond the eastern U.S.

It's pronounced "YING ling", by the way.

Thanks to Lew Bryson for the pointer

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True Grit

This could be good:




Thanks to The Sniper for the pointer.

On a side note, Johnny Cash's version of "God's Gonna Cut You Down" sure is getting a lot of airplay these days. Continue Reading

Quote of the Day

This one from Kevin Baker on why most gun haters think of penises when they see a gun:

And what is it with you people and penis size? If you believe that gun owners own guns to compensate for the size of their wedding tackle, does your desire to disarm everyone mean you want yours cut off?

Could be, Kevin, could be.

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There's Gold Lead and Brass in Them Thar Hills!

Or, in this case, Wal Mart:

That's .380, folks. 100 rounds of JHP goodness. First I've seen since Inauguration Day. I got the only box.

Image courtesy of Gilbert's Guns

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Titan Thoughts - Week 5

Bullet format this time!

• 3-2 baybee!
• Thank goodness Jeff Fisher has overcome his tendency to sit rookies, regardless of their talent level. Mariani, Verner and D. Williams made huge contributions to our win yesterday.
• Watching Mariani return kicks makes me think "Pacman who?"
• Two weeks in a row we've come out flat in the second half. Gotta fix that.
• Last week we couldn't rebound, this time we did, against a better opponent. Losing to Denver sucks even more now.
• Our Defense rocks, no doubt about it. Six sacks, three INT's. Awesome.
• The O line played much, much better than they have been, but played flat in the beginning of the second half. Gotta fix that.
• Both of our centers were hurt yesterday. I seem to remember a veteran center out there who is familiar with our team. Maybe we should look him up?
• Same on the D line. We've been getting hurt. I wonder if there are any disgruntled former Titan linemen out there that might want to come back?
• Nice to see CJ break a few decent runs again. Line play was the key.
• Speaking of CJ, he has a pretty good vertical leap. =)
• Congrats to Alterraun Verner for getting his first INT. Damn near made it a pick 6. Next time, ATV, next time.
• Next up, Jacksonville on Monday night, in Jacksonville. Not a guaranteed win by any means. One thing to note, this is the first of our division games. I'm kinda glad we had these few weeks to iron out some kinks in our gameplan. Now let's hope we can stay healthy till bye week.

Cross posted at Music City Miracles.
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Tools To Consider For Your SHTF Plan

Today, M.D. Creekmore brings us Tools To Consider For Your SHTF Plan posted by Chad H.

It's a good list, including things like a Halligan Tool and PW can.

As with any list, the following applies:

your personal needs will determine what tools you should have

Stay safe, stay ready.

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Here's a 10-10 I can get with!

As today is 10-10-10, it must be time for Stone Brewing to roll out it annual Vertical Epic Ale, from what I've read, Stone's brewmaster has gone a little crazy with this one:

That said, Stone 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale is mighty tasty right out of the gate. Fermented with the legendary Ardennes strain of Belgian yeast, 10.10.10 is a Belgian Strong Pale Ale brewed with pale malt and triticale (a cross of wheat and rye), hopped with German Perle hops, and steeped with chamomile during the whirlpool stage. In secondary fermentation, we added a juice blend of Muscat, Gewurztraminer, and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties.

In my experience, the more "stuff" you add to the brew, the less likely it will be any good. I still remember my first Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout.  It wasn't very good.

But, having been to the Stone brewery (hoping to go back soon) and sampled many, many of their beers, I'm holding out hope for this one. These beers are limited production, and we here in TN don't usually see much of this, but I'm resourceful. I'll find some, you betcha.

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Sunday Music

Santana's album Abraxas turned 40 last month. Here's a couple to mark the occasion:

First, a rocker:



Then, a pretty one:




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Quote of the Day

I keep wondering whether the existence of homosexuality is proof that God hates Fred Phelps.

Sounds good to me. Found at Instapundit.

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Changes to the Change

Remember this post, where McDonald's was possibly dropping its; health plan? Looks like they won't have to now:

McDonald's, 29 other firms get health care coverage waivers

Nearly a million workers won't get a consumer protection in the U.S. health reform law meant to cap insurance costs because the government exempted their employers.
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Without waivers, companies would have had to provide a minimum of $750,000 in coverage next year, increasing to $1.25 million in 2012, $2 million in 2013 and unlimited in 2014.
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"The big political issue here is the president promised no one would lose the coverage they've got," says Robert Laszewski, chief executive officer of consulting company Health Policy and Strategy Associates. "Here we are a month before the election, and these companies represent 1 million people who would lose the coverage they've got."

Wow, this is one major clusterfuck.

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Nashville Losing a Gun Shop?

Judge’s ruling may shut down Nashville gun shop

A U.S. District Court judge for the Middle District of Tennessee last Friday ruled in favor of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, which argued that Gun City had “willfully” violated the Gun Control Act.
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What eventually led to the revoked license was an ATF compliance inspection between January and May of 2008 that turned up “numerous violations” such as failing to record “acquisition and disposition” records of 1,067 firearms, failing to report multiple sales to individuals, failing to properly document background check information, and failing to properly complete Firearms Transaction Record forms.

The first one looks serious, but the others are too general. Did they fail to "properly complete Firearms Transaction  Record forms" by putting a "y" where the word "yes" was supposed to be?

Comments there haven't shed any light, but some aren't too broke up about losing the place.

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