Backlighting

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  1. Perhaps best known for his book, It Usually begins With Ayn Rand, Jerome Tucille, age 80, died today. http://reason.com/blog/2017/02/17/jerome-tuccille-author-of-it-usually-beg
  2. Since Trump took office both my pipeline stocks, one associated with the Dakota project, the other with Keystone, have steadily increased in value & continue to pay a 9 & 10% tax free quarterly dividend. I anxiously await the Administration's tax reduction/reform...that should create an economic orgasm. -J
  3. Obama will go back to what he does best...that of a community agitator. --J
  4. "The road is cleared," said Galt. "We are going back to the world." He raised his hand and over the desolate earth he traced in space the sign of the dollar? ---Atlas Shrugged
  5. 2 young thugs picked the wrong 73 yr. old to rob: http://bearingarms.com/bob-o/2016/11/03/old-steel-73-year-old-outdraws-kills-teen-thugs-st-louis/
  6. Nevada's Attorney General deemed a new Nevada law passed on November 8 requiring background checks on private gun sales unenforceable. The law was to have gone into effect January 1, 2017. http://www.reviewjournal.com/local/nevada/nevada-s-new-gun-background-check-law-ends-it-begins
  7. And a very Merry Christmas to you. Wishing you both a healthy '17. --Joe
  8. About Jerry: My mom told me her encounter with him back in the the 50's or 60's, while staying at the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami Beach with my Dad. She said she saw him coming down some stairs and shouted out "Hi Jerry". He looked at her and angrily said "It's Mr. Lewis". Mom never liked him after that. --J
  9. I would also include a supply of water for drinking, cleaning & cooking. How much would depend on the # of people in the domicile and the length of time you believe you will need it.
  10. The run to beat restrictions commencing Jan.1 in Calif. is on: http://www.readingeagle.com/ap/article/gun-retailers-report-a-run-on-firearms-after-passage-of-new-california-restrictions
  11. You applied what you learned & saved someone...congrats. I never used it but took a Red Cross First Aid Class & learned it. --J
  12. Now that takes the term "fireworks" to a whole new level. -- J
  13. This works for me: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/16/little-girl-enjoys-shooting-precision-rifle/
  14. Yes, and a rest can help anyone to better place their shots. Too bad the the grouping was not shown. Nonetheless It was her concentration that caught my eye. P.S. I'd also say she handled that bolt with assuredness.
  15. I'm amazed at the concentration employed by this youngster firing a rifle. Check out the video: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/16/little-girl-enjoys-shooting-precision-rifle/
  16. To cover up the scent, with his own, of the previous donor... but what made my dog pee on my brother-in-law's leg?
  17. Looks like Trump might have 2 fans of AR on his cabinet: "Like Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, fast-food CEO Andy Puzder, Tillerson is reportedly a fan of libertarian writer Ayn Rand. He “once listed his favorite book as Atlas Shrugged,” http://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-things-know-rex-tillerson-224100479.html
  18. Ryan seemed sincere and straight up with Hannity, whose questions covered a myriad of issues. Looks like the Republic may be saved. --J
  19. 4 battleships sunk 4 battleships damaged 2 other ships sunk[nb 2] 3 cruisers damaged[nb 3] 3 destroyers damaged 3 other ships damaged 188 aircraft destroyed 159[3] aircraft damaged 2,403 killed 1,178 wounded[4][5] 4 midget submarines sunk 1 midget submarine grounded 29 aircraft destroyed 64 killed 1 sailor captured[6] source: Wikipedia
  20. I'm reminded what Milton Friedman wrote: "When government-- in pursuit of good intentions tries to rearrange the economy, legislate morality, or help special interests, the cost come in inefficiency, lack of motivation, and loss of freedom. Government should be a referee, not an active player.” -Milton Friedman
  21. Was in the desert yesterday with a friend who recently bought a $700 drone. It was tons of fun. His model had the capability to fly up to 3/4 of a mile out and 500 feet high. It also had an HD camera attached for stills and video. Might be my next purchase.