Saturday, October 4, 2014

Resident Shoots 2 Home Invaders, Killing 1, as Family Member Begs 911 For Help....

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Resident Shoots 2 Home Invaders, Killing 1, as Family Member Begs 911 For Help

Posted: 03 Oct 2014 01:37 PM PDT

A mother and her 9 month old child hid in a closet, begging a 911 operator to send officers as two home invaders broke into her home. Fortunately, another person at the home was also armed and was able to open fire on the two suspects. According to LimaOhio.com, Sandra Wilson said 25-year-old Markquis Hall […]

[Video] Pro-Mag Leaves Anti-Gun California to Constitutional Carry Arizona

Posted: 03 Oct 2014 09:43 AM PDT

Pro-Mag, one of the largest manufacturers of magazines in the world has completely moved their operations from the anti-gun state of California to the state of Arizona. Arizona is regarded as being extremely pro Second Amendment and is one of only a handful of states with true constitutional carry. General manager Mike Kurvink said that […]

Son Defends His Mother and Young Girls, Shoots and Kills 1 of 3 Early Morning Home Invaders

Posted: 03 Oct 2014 09:24 AM PDT

An early morning home invasion in Texas turned deadly, for the suspects that is. Three men burst into a home around 4:30am in Harris County, Texas. According to KHOU, Family members told deputies that their mother was in the kitchen cooking breakfast with three young granddaughters when the armed men broke in. The woman’s adult […]

[Video] Gun Industry Insider Gives Us the Real Story on .22LR Availability During Interview

Posted: 03 Oct 2014 12:19 AM PDT

The ammo shortage that we saw in 2013 has largely subsided. You can get nearly any kind of ammo you want at local stores and/or online with one glaring exception. While the situation is getting better, .22LR remains a fairly elusive round. We have moved away from the ridiculous prices we saw in 2013 of […]

16 of The Most Magnificent Trees in The World ... 4 U!


16 of The Most Magnificent Trees in The World

    

How do I love thee, tree? Let me count the ways; you change carbon dioxide into the oxygen we breathe, you sequester carbon, and you provide shelter for countless critters. There are many reasons for which we should all be tree-hugging hippies, but within the scope of this article, all we’ll focus on is how amazing some of them look. Granted, not all of these amazing beautiful trees are trees (the Wisteria is a vine, Rhododendrons are shrubs, and bamboo technically belongs to the grass family), but we’ll give them a pass because they are amazing, huge and beautiful. So once you step outside and take a breath of fresh air, hug the nearest tree and say thank you! If you know of an amazing tree not on this list, you can submit it at the bottom of this post.

125+ Year Old Rhododendron “Tree” In Canada

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This huge 125-year-oldold rhododendron is technically not a tree – most are considered to be shrubs.

 

144-Year-Old Wisteria In Japan

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At 1,990 square meters (about half an acre), this huge wisteria is the largest of its kind in Japan.

Wind-Swept Trees In New Zealand

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These trees on Slope Point, the southern tip of New Zealand, grow at an angle because they’re constantly buffeted by extreme Antarctic winds.

 

Beautiful Japanese Maple In Portland, Oregon

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Antarctic Beech Draped In Hanging Moss In Oregon

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The Antarctic beech is native to Chile and Argentina, though this specimen is from the U.S.’ North Pacific region.

 

Blooming Cherry Trees in Bonn, Germany

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This beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms blooms in Bonn, Germany in April.

 

Angel Oak In John’s Island In South Carolina

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The Angel Oak in South Carolina stands 66.5 ft. tall and is estimated to be more than 1400 or 1500 years old.

 

Flamboyant Tree, Brazil

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The flamboyant tree is endemic to Madagascar, but it grows in tropical areas around the world.

Dragonblood Trees, Yemen

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The dragonblood tree earned its fearsome name due to its crimson red sap, which is used as a dye and was used as a violin varnish,

an alchemical ingredient, and a folk remedy for various ailments.

 

The President, Third-Largest Giant Sequoia Tree In The World, California

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President, located in Sequoia National Park in California, stands 241 ft. tall and has a ground circumference of 93 ft.

It is the third largest giant sequoia in the world (second if you count its branches in addition to its trunk).

 

Maple Tree Tunnel in Oregon

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Rainbow Eucalyptus In Kauai, Hawaii

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The rainbow eucalyptus, which grows throughout the South Pacific, is both useful and beautiful.

It is prized for both the colorful patches left by its shedding bark and for its pulpwood, which is used to make paper.

 

Jacarandas in Cullinan, South Africa

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These beautiful Jacarandas, with their violet flowers, grow in South Africa.

 

 

Avenue Of Oaks At Dixie Plantation In South Carolina

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This avenue of oak trees was planted some time in the 1790s on Dixie Plantation in South Carolina.

 

 

Baobab Trees In Madagascar

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These baobabs in Madagascar are excellent at storing water in their thick trunks to use during droughts.

 

The Dark Hedges In Northern Ireland

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Ireland’s Dark Hedges were planted in the 18th century.

This stunning beech tree tunnel was featured on Game of Thrones as well.

 

 


Friday, October 3, 2014

Shark Caught With Belly Full of Human Remains | Field & Stream

Shark Caught With Belly Full of Human Remains | Field & Stream

2014 Hispanic Heritage Month ...

This week we recognized the 2014 Hispanic Heritage Month contest winners at the Hispanic Heritage reception. Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to honor the contributions of Hispanic community leaders, educators and students to our state and nation.
 

The Excellence in Education Award recognized three outstanding Hispanic educators with $1,500 provided by Volunteer Florida. The student essay contest winners received a four-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, and the student art contest winners received $250. We are proud to have the opportunity to honor Florida’s great Hispanic leaders while helping Florida students celebrate Hispanic heritage.

 

 

 

      Rick Scott

      Governor

New ocean floor map reveals hidden seamounts – thousands of them ( video)

New ocean floor map reveals hidden seamounts – thousands of them ( video)

No ordinary kingpin? Mexico's capture of Hector Beltran Leyva defies stereotypes

No ordinary kingpin? Mexico's capture of Hector Beltran Leyva defies stereotypes

Time to TAKE BACK USA!!!

 November reminder

 
NBA VS. NFL

Even if you aren't a Sports Fan this is Very Interesting!


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36 have been accused of spousal abuse

7 have been arrested for fraud
19 have been accused of writing bad checks

117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses
3 have done time for assault

71, I repeat 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit

14 have been arrested on drug-related charges

8 have been arrested! for shoplifting

21 currently are defendants in lawsuits,
and
84 have been arrested for drunk driving

in the last year !

Can you guess which organization this is?
Is it the NBA Or NFL? 


NOPE
Neither,
it's the 535 members of the
United States Congress

The same group of Idiots that crank out
hundreds of new laws each
year
designed to keep the rest of us in line.

 
Just who put these jerks in office?  Oops, it was us, wasn’t it?

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