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There are some products that despite being hugely popular continue to attract controversy all the time.
The Benchmade Infidel OTF knife is one of those products that have remained at the top of the game ever since its launch but have always remained at the center of controversy for being an out the front knife.
An out the front knife is also called a sliding or automatic knife and instead of a regular folding mechanism, it usually deploys the blade through a hole in the front of the handle.
These knives are not as common as regular folding knives and are also restricted in many regions.
Add to that the $400 price tag – which is not as expensive because of the lower tax environment – and it makes you wonder if the Benchmade Infidel is worth the buy.
It goes without saying that Benchmade happens to be one of the most renowned knife manufacturers in the US.
Benchmade Knife Company was established in 1979 (long before the Raiders were cheated by the NFL in 2002 against the Patriots) by Les de Asis with the intention to produce their own version of the Japanese balisong knife.
This knife made by Benchmade became so popular that in the initial years the company was called Bali-Song. This changed in 1988 with the company choosing to call themselves Pacific Cutlery Corporation.
Although the company had started in California in 1990 (this was before The Golden State became not so golden) it moved to Oregon (Oregon is the state where they don't allow you to put gas in your own car).
Today Benchmade manufacturers various kinds of tactical and survival knives, cutlery as well as law enforcement and military tools. Benchmade still manufactures the butterfly knife and has registered the balisong logo and name.
Benchmade introduced the Infidel in 2006 and the knife is made quite a name for itself from the very beginning.
Out the front knives are quite a niche market mainly intended for military, law enforcement and medical personnel who need knives that deploy fast and swift.
The Infidel is a fully automatic knife, the kind that is always under restrictions in several states. That, combined with the exorbitant price tag, makes many people wonder if the Benchmade infidel is truly made for the regular customer.
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If you're looking for the best OTF knife on the planet, then the Infidel it is. If money is no object, then the Infidel is the very best you could have. However, before you end up spending $400, read on to get the lowdown on its features.
|Easier to use for right-handed as well as a left-handed person.
|Price is a detrimental factor.
|Easy to deploy and retract.
|If used heavily, might require monthly disassembly for upkeep.
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Features of OTF knives
Most people are usually aware of the two basic types of knives: fixed blade and folding. An OTF knife is less commonly heard about because it is mainly targeted at law enforcement and military personnel rather than the regular customer.
But with several knife manufacturers designing and producing their own versions of the automatic knife, OTF knives are now more easily available for purchase but are not permitted in all states.
Therefore, before you add an automatic sliding knife in your collection make sure you know the rules and regulations in your region.
The most important feature of an OTF knife is the mechanism. There are two types of deployment styles: automatic and single action spring mechanism.
Automatic knives deploy the blade straight from the handle. This is also called a double action OTF knife, which is the Infidel. These knives use a quick-action spring system that automatically positions and pull back the blade.
Single action spring mechanism knives are a little different in that although they deploy the blade automatically, you need to manually retract the blade and reload the lever with the handle. This isn't a fully automatic knife and is typically less expensive than the double action OTF knives.
Other features of an OTF knife that you need to consider are the blade size, material, and edge design. OTF knives come in both long and short blades, based upon purpose.
If you're going to be using the knife for aggressive tasks, then a long blade is the best.
A short blade, on the other hand, is best for everyday tasks. A nine or ten-inch OTF knife could be too large for your pocket, in which case it's better to choose seven-inch knives with a 3-inch blade.
There are various kinds of knife blade styles to choose from but the drop point blade is the most common, followed by the clip point. They are extremely versatile blade styles and can be used for a wide variety of purposes.
The safety features of an OTF knife is also important, given that these knives deploy very fast and swift. When an OTF knife is deployed, a locking line keeps the blade in position. Most OTF knives come with a lock back mechanism, which holds the blade in position when it is open.
Also, make sure you consider the blade materials. Top notch OTF knives like the Infidel will always be made of high-quality steel, but the same cannot be said about low-grade cheap knives.
The Benchmade Infidel ticks all the right boxes. Although on the expensive side, the Infidel boasts of some of the most impressive features that you could ever desire in an OTF knife. But before you decide to purchase this one, find out if it's right for you from this detailed discussion of each of its features.
Benchmade Infidel Knife Specifications
Knife Type: OTF, sliding
Overall Length: 8.91″
Blade Length: 3.91″
Blade Steel: D2 steel
Blade thickness: 0.118"
Blade finish: Matte stain finish and black coated
Handle Material: T6 anodized aluminum
Knife Weight: 4.9 oz
Locking mechanism: a Spring mechanism
Sheath: MOLLE
Because OTF knives are usually meant for military and law enforcement uses, they are of top-notch quality and are more capable than regular survival or tactical knives.
The Benchmade Infidel intended to be at the very top when it was launched and that's just what it has been able to achieve.
If you do not mind the price tag and OTF knives are permitted where you live, then the Infidel is one of those knives that should definitely find a place in your collection.
The Infidel is a big knife but feels comfortable and elegant in even medium-sized hands. It's definitely larger than the average EDC knife but has a simple, elegant design. The blade to handle ratio is also perfect.
The blade is made of D2 tool steel. As you might know, tool steels aren't completely stainless but are extremely durable with a remarkable ability to hold an edge.
Although the steel does have enough chromium to call itself as "semi-stainless", what really is the highlight of this steel is the hardness.
The D2 has a Rockwell hardness of 60-62, which means it is going to hold its edge for a long time. It comes razor sharp out of the box and won't need sharpening for quite some time.
However, when you do have to sharpen the blade, make sure to do it on a weekend because it's not easy and takes an inordinate amount of time.
Because the blade has a flat grind, it sometimes more dull than it actually is. Also, while attaining razor sharpness you have to grind more steel away from the edge than you would like, sacrificing some amount of durability.
Despite that, the blade is sharp enough and easily passes paper tests and "shave the hair off your arm" tests. This is an automatic knife that comes extremely sharp, so you have to be careful with it.
The blade has a spear point, which is meant for stabbing and piercing. From cardboard to wood, no matter what you stab this knife into, it will come out looking like new.
The Handle
The handle of the Infidel is made of black anodized, machined 6061 T-6 aluminum, and features a removable pocket clip. Aside from black, there are other handle colors to choose from.
If there is one distinct advantage of OTF knives that is the excellent grip and comfort that the handle offers, as compared to folding knives. Because the blade does not fold into the handle, there is more room for grip and the comfort automatically increases.
The handle of the Benchmade Infidel is no exception. It has the perfect balance between grip and comfort.
The handle has been designed keeping in mind both right-handed and left-handed users. The ambidextrous handle has cutouts on both sides for equally comfortable grip and comfort with either hand.
The handle is also flared at both ends to make sure that the knife does not slide or fly out of your hand during use.
There are a pair of notches on both sides of the front deployment slot to make sure the blade does not come into contact with the handle if it gives left or right inside the handle while deployment or storage.
Deployment and lockup
The Infidel deploys with the means of a double-action OTF automatic deployment, which is an impressive technology. The switch for deploying and retracting the knife is on the back of the handle and can be easily accessed by both right-handed and left-handed users.
Even though the three-point retention system may not be as secure as a fixed blade knife, it does keep the blade in place.
With the lock in place, there is no blade play until you retract the blade. Benchmade is known for its sturdy locks, achieved with the means of steel liners that sit tight on the sides of the blade.
Retracting the blade is as simple as deploying it; all you have to do is pull back on the trigger switch, and the blade will instantly retract into the handle. The springs that Benchmade uses for the deployment and retraction of the knife are incredibly strong and sturdy, with zero failures.
Overall Quality and Features
First and foremost, remember that the Infidel is intimidating. It deploys so swiftly and is so sharp that if you aren't careful with it, you may end up losing a finger or two. Yes, it's that intimidating.
At $400 (which is not enough money to pay for the monthly electrical bill for Bernie Sanders), the Infidel is an exceptionally well-made, high-end knife. It's made of high-quality materials and is built to last.
Even though the knife doesn't come cheap, take heart in the fact that it has been made with only the top-notch materials, and will survive any situation you put it through. This one isn't for the faint at heart.
The knife also comes with a tip-down carry pocket clip, which, unfortunately, isn't ambidextrous. However, it does offer a deep carry for the knife if you want to keep it in your pocket.
Like every other part of the knife, the pocket clip is also well-made and does a great job of holding the knife securely in the pocket, while allowing you to quickly retrieve it when you need to.
Benchmade also offers a MOLLE-compatible sheath with the knife. There's also a cleaning port at the base of the handle that helps in removing gunk as well as adding lubricant.
Overall, the Benchmade Infidel has a superb finish and can be easily carried in the pocket. Although the handle has excellent grip, it has little texturing that can rub against your clothes.
The deployment switch is also ideally positioned to secure the knife inside your pocket or in the included sheath. You do have to pay $400 for all these, but it's one fantastic piece of equipment.
Alternatives for The Benchmade Infidel
If you aren't willing to spend over $400 on this one or are here to build a collection of OTF knives, then there are more options for you. The Infidel may be one of the priciest models, but there are cheaper alternatives that are worth considering.
#1 Microtech Ultratech
Microtech was one of the first companies that started to manufacture OTF knives for the masses, back in the 90s. At only $265, the Ultratech is a worthy contender of the Infidel.
It has a perfect finish and fit, high-quality materials, and a design distinct to itself. Made in the US, it has a 3.44″ Bohler M390 drop point blade, handle made of 6061-T6 aluminum, and weighs 3.60 oz.
#2 Smith & Wesson OTF
The Smith & Wesson OTF Assist Finger Actuator is priced at $45. That's a tenth of the cost of the Infidel but is as well built and sturdy. This is only single action, though—not fully automatic, but that's great for the price.
It deploys swift and hard, has solid lockup, and it doesn't break the bank. The spear point blade is made of AUS-8 steel and has an aluminum handle. The catch? It's made in China which is a country that is bothering every one of its neighbors accept North Korea.
#3 Schrade Viper Assisted OTF
When you buy a Schrade knife, you get total value for the money as well as a well-built knife.
The Viper is an automatic, side opening OTF knife, which is a lot like the Smith & Wesson discussed above, except that it has a stainless steel tanto blade, aluminum handle scales, and weighs 4.53 oz. And yes, it's also made in China (which is where the brilliant Transformers 4 movie ended up), the reason why it's priced at $40.
Key points
The Infidel is an incredibly well-made knife that should find a place in your collection if you can afford it.
It's also one of Benchmade's finest, having been around for more than a decade and still at the top of the charts. If you must buy an OTF knife, spend a little and buy the Infidel—it will last you forever.


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Gary Stokes was an SDLP councillor on Newry and Mourne District Council between 2005 and 2011, chairing the council's finance committee for two years and leading the SDLP group for most of the period. He was first elected onto the amalgamated Newry, Mourne and Down Council at the May 2014 local elections.
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With half the SR Squad eliminated by Kasper's team, Koko heads to Umihotaru with hers to seek out the other half. The designated meeting spot is a trap, and Jonah is ambushed. Koko and the others drive off, and when Tojo retrieves Jonah, he follows in a stolen car. A multi-car tunnel shootout ensues, ending when the vehicles exit the tunnel and Lehm, Wiley and Valmet mop up the SR Squad pursuers from a helicopter. After having their activities covered up, Koko and Jonah go to the Bahamas with Tojo, where he's tracked down Colonel Hinoki – and the family he thought was a lie.
So, have we come out of this two-parter with a greater understanding of and appreciation for Akihito Tojo? Well, that would have been inevitable in any episode in which his past was brought up. We've only known him to be a calm, level-headed, generally decent sort of fellow who seemed more comfortable handling paperwork and diplomacy than guns and knives. Now we know he once had a similar role with Colonel Hinoki's SR Squad, but became disillusioned. Little did he know Mr. Hino himself gradually got sick of the SR Squad too. When an opportunity arose to have it wiped out in the bloodbath his subordinates thirsted for, he took it. The other squad members took turns calling Tojo a traitor, but he didn't really betray anyone per se. He stopped seeing SR as a place where he fit, and no one in SR other than Hinoki really ever liked him anyway, so why stay?
The organization got deeper into arms dealing and also grew more militant and chaotic. In hindsight, Tojo left a sinking ship, and left his mentor behind thinking their views had diverged. But it turns out everything Tojo assumed or expected about Hinoki – be it his actions or his motives – turned out to be the opposite of reality – his fake Thai wife is real, and he has an adorable daughter too. And at the end of the battles, Hinoki makes sure Tojo understands there's something to be said for being the last survivor of the SR Squad, suggesting Tojo's spy instincts and talent for survival are better than Tojo himself realizes.
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London Business School (LBS) is a member college of the University of London, and has been ranked number one business school in Europe for four consecutive years by the Financial Times. London Business School teaches graduate programs in finance and administration, in addition to its star course, the Master of Business Administration (MBA and EMBA).
LBS also offers the Sloan Fellowship Programme for experienced business executives, Masters in Finance (also known as MiF, a finance specialist programme), Masters in Management for students with less than a year's work experience, a PhD, as well as non-masters programmes for business executives.
Over 2,000 students from 100 countries graduate from the School each year and a further 10,000 executives attend open and custom programmes served by the Executive Education Team.
- London Business School has been ranked number one business school in Europe for four consecutive years by the Financial Times (FT)
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"Secrets Don't Make Friends" is the title of the debut album by upcoming pop rockers Rocky Loves Emily. As its title suggests, they write music that's geared at fragile teenagers who aren't sure about anything in life, as such their cliché pop rock will probably sink into these kinds of audiences like there's no tomorrow. For the more critical audiences and those who have developed their tastes a little more, Rocky Loves Emily will come across as nothing more but a shallow pop rock band with a couple of catchy songs and a lot of boring piano-driven ballads that sound literally like every single other band out there writing slow ballads of this kind (think the likes of Yellowcard, The Maine, etc). Except these are driven with a decided silliness that reflects a teenager's worldview and not that of 20somethings. Or as TL so pointedly noted in our staff forums, he'd rather stab himself in the ears than listen to this album.
That said, every now and then they up the tempo and deliver undeniably catchy polished pop rock tunes with danceable rhythms and beats, such as on the opener "Be Mine Tonight" or on "Drivin' Me Crazy". They're superficial and very cliché for sure, but at least they are catchy. After all, All Time Low and Simple Plan have an audience, too, despite not exactly being the critic's favorites. These bands alongside The Maine are also the closest counterparts to Rocky Loves Emily, which is to say that the band sneak in some extremely polished and poppy pop punk sounds into the mix on occasion, but have very clearly focused on the pop part of the genre, resulting in a The All-American Rejects style alternative pop/rock. It's definitely extremely cheesy and sounds more or less like every other band playing this type of music, which contributes to the feeling that these are the same recycled songs we've heard now for the better part of the last 15 years now from other pop/rock hybrids.
"Secrets Don't Make Friends" is fortunately not as awful as it could've been, if you opt to take it lightly and not as a serious contender for acclaim, critical or otherwise. Almost all songs are catchy and radio ready, but their problem lies more in the field of longevity. How many listens to "Nightmare" can you manage before you're bored out of your mind? For this scribe, going beyond four listens to the album's songs seems like an implausible task precisely because the record is so shallow in its content. For teenagers though, this is pure gold.
Download: Be Mine Tonight, Drivin' Me Crazy
For the fans of: The Maine, All Time Low, Simple Plan, Mayday Parade
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Alan Robson and the team visit Killhope lead mine.
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Generally most of us have Bhagavad-gita but in order to make it read thoroughly and systematically we need to have daily, weekly and monthly assessments. GLC (Gita Learning Contest) is providing it's services with it's 3 weekly batches on evenings of Saturday-Sunday as well as in Sunday morning.
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Reacting to the national assembly's claims that alterations in the budget were justifiable, the presidency said it is surprised the lawmakers were cutting allocations of national projects, despite having "enough".
While signing the budget on Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari accused the lawmakers of adding 6,403 projects of their own into it at the "detriment" of other relevant projects.
But the lawmakers responded on Friday, saying the alterations were to ensure equitable distribution of projects across the six geopolitical zones.
However, in its response, the presidency in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, said the only increase the lawmakers had suggested was that of the benchmark price by $5, from $45 to $50.
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Below is the full statement from the presidency:
Sequel to the response of the National Assembly justifying its distortion of the 2018 Budget, the following clarifications have become necessary.
1. Throughout the budget consideration process the executive, through the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, was in touch with the National Assembly. The executive was approached by the National Assembly who indicated that they intended to increase the benchmark price by US$5, from US$45 to US$50.
Out of the US$5 increase the National Assembly informed the Executive that they intended to utilize US$2 (amounting to about N170 billion) for projects selected by themselves. They asked the Executive to suggest important projects that could be accommodated with the funds arising from the balance of US$3.
2. After some consideration, the Executive was of the view that an increase in the benchmark price of crude oil to US$50 was not unrealistic and the President decided to accept this in the spirit of compromise required for a successful budget exercise.
The Executive had, in that spirit, suggested that from the additional funds arising out of the US$3 increase, $1.25 from the increase should not be appropriated as expenditure, but utilized to reduce the deficit in the budget.
The Executive therefore restricted itself to submitting, for the consideration of the National Assembly, important items that could be funded from US$1.75 of the US$3 increase. NASS eventually raised the benchmark price to US$51, apparently to accommodate the additional allocations to Health and NDDC.
3. The Executive is therefore surprised that with an additional sum of N170 billion Naira available for the National Assembly to spend on Constituency Projects, together with the sum of N100 billion Naira, already provided for in the Budget, that the National Assembly should feel it necessary to cut allocations to important national projects, and thereby distort the Budget, in order to further increase their allocation for Constituency projects. How much is enough!
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4. The President's position is clear from paragraph 12k of the President's speech, where he said "About 70 new road projects have been inserted into the budget of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.
In doing so, the National Assembly applied some of the additional funds expected from the upward review of the oil price benchmark to the Ministry's vote. Regrettably, however, in order to make provision for some of the new roads, the amounts allocated to some strategic major roads have been cut by the National Assembly".
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Your heart is your body's pumping machine. It shoots blood to every organ, tissue and cell, delivering oxygen and nutrients to keep them healthy.
When you have heart disease, your heart doesn't pump as well. And that can cause problems for the rest of your body.
Heart disease comes in four types. It can be a plumbing, electrical, mechanical or strength problem, or sometimes a combination of the four.
1. Clogged plumbing (coronary artery disease)
Blood vessels can get clogged with plaque, a sticky substance made mostly of fats and calcium.
"When plaque starts to build up in the vessels to your heart, your heart doesn't receive as much oxygen and nutrients," says Samir Kapadia, MD, a coronary artery disease specialist at Cleveland Clinic. "That causes painful cramps in your chest, called angina."
If the vessels suddenly clog completely with a blood clot, you have a heart attack. To reduce your risk, cardiologists like Dr. Kapadia help open the clogged vessels.
Often medications to decrease plaque buildup and lower your blood pressure are enough.
Other times you may need angioplasty or stenting. That's when a wire-thin tube is threaded into your clogged vessel. At the tip of the tube is a tiny balloon that inflates to press plaque against the vessel wall, widening the vessel so blood can flow better.
"Usually we leave behind a tiny mesh tube (stent) to keep the vessel open," says Dr. Kapadia.
For tougher clogs, you may need bypass surgery. That's when a surgeon creates a detour around clogged vessels by repurposing a healthy vessel from another part of your body.
2. Electrical malfunction (arrhythmia)
The pumping of your heart is controlled by electrical impulses. They pulse in sync, rhythmically moving blood in and out of your heart's chambers.
When impulses are out of sync, your heart may beat too fast or too slow, or quiver.
"In addition to sensing heart palpitations, you may feel dizzy, lightheaded or tired," says Cleveland Clinic arrhythmia specialist Oussama Wazni, MD. "If not treated, an arrhythmia can raise your risk of stroke and sudden cardiac death."
Treatment depends on your condition. To speed up a slow-beating heart, you may need a pacemaker. To regulate a fast-beating or quivering heart, you may need medication or an ablation procedure, which destroys the bits of heart tissue causing the electrical jitters. For severe cases of arrhythmia, a cardiac electrophysiologist can implant a defibrillator in your chest to jolt your rhythm back to normal when needed.
3. Mechanical breakdown (valve disease)
Valves control the flow of blood through your heart's chambers. When valves fail to open adequately or leak, your heart works harder to pump enough blood to your body.
Some people are born with valve defects. Others develop them due to infections and other medical conditions, such as rheumatic fever.
"Valve problems can cause a host of symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling, fatigue and dizziness," says Cleveland Clinic valve disease specialist Brian Griffin, MD.
Like other mechanical breakdowns, valve disease will only get worse.
"We can prescribe medication to ease symptoms, but faulty valves usually need to be repaired or replaced eventually," says Dr. Griffin. "We prefer to repair them, if possible, rather than replace them with artificial or biological valves. Repair is less susceptible to infections. And patients don't need to take blood thinners the rest of their life as they do when receiving a replacement valve."
Minimally invasive "keyhole" surgery, transcatheter valve treatments or robotic surgery is possible for many patients.
4. Weak pump (heart failure)
Your heart can weaken or stiffen over time due to various conditions, such as heart diseases, infections, diabetes and high blood pressure. As your heart becomes less effective and efficient at pumping blood through your body, you may experience a variety of symptoms. Breathlessness, swelling, fatigue and mental slowness all can reduce your quality of life.
"The first step is treating the underlying conditions," says Cleveland Clinic heart failure specialist David O. Taylor, MD. Medications also can help improve heart function by opening blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.
"When that's not enough, some patients are candidates for a heart transplant or an implanted ventricular assist device," he says.
The best way to prevent heart failure and other types of heart disease is by following a good maintenance plan. Eat a healthy diet, exercise, don't smoke and limit alcohol. See your doctor regularly and take medications as prescribed. Take steps to combat high blood pressure and diabetes.
These basics of healthy living will help maintain the plumbing, electrical, mechanical and pumping functions of your heart as long as possible.


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With hard seltzers taking over the boozy world, it seems like every alcohol brand out there is developing their own version (even Four Loko?). The latest to hop on the canned beverage's popularity is Bud Light, and the flavors sound like our kind of sip.
Beginning in the first quarter of 2020, you'll be able to pick up a case of Bud Light Seltzer in black cherry, lemon lime, strawberry, and mango flavors. You can get a 12-pack box of all one flavor — or the variety pack so you can try them all. They'll also be available in single 25-ounce cans. Each serving consists of 100 calories, 5% ABV, 2 grams of carbs, and less than 1 gram of sugar.
"Our brewing team created the perfect hard seltzer for any occasion using a unique five-step filtration process and the highest quality ingredients like sparkling water, real cane sugar, and natural fruit flavor," Andy Goeler, Bud Light's vice president, said in press materials.
Luckily, early 2020 isn't that far away, so just when we're coming down from the high of the holidays, we'll have a new boozy drink to try out.
From: BestProducts


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99% chance you cant outshoot the factory barrel. Save your money and buy ammo and get training.
Question, can you consistently shoot better than 95/100 on a 25 yard B8? Id not, then the barrel wont help you.
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Worth it when shooting cheap range ammo?
And if yes, which barrel?
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99% chance you cant outshoot the factory barrel. Save your money and buy ammo and get training.
Question, can you consistently shoot better than 95/100 on a 25 yard B8? Id not, then the barrel wont help you.
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But to justify my statement a little - if a barrel shoots 2" groups at 25 yds, and a shooter can shoot a 3" group with it, then it is possible that if a better barrel that can hold 1" group at 25 yds, that it could improve the shooter's group to about 2". (I just chose round numbers to say that if you can improve in certain points of certain things by merely switching equipment, then why not?)
If the difference is quantifiable, then the OP (and others) might benefit.
A) There aren't any Match VP9 barrels (that I'm aware of) that would be worth consideration over the factory barrel which rivals match-grade for other makes.
B) I'll raise RedPill's stakes and say 100% that anyone asking this question especially about crappy range ammo can't out-shoot their gun.
C) Like rifles, "match" barrels should be match twist with bullet weight. Most match 9mm barrels are for 124+ or heavier like 147gr and shoot 115gr like crap. Commercial guns use the equivalent of 1:9" in an AR in that they try to split the difference with a Jack-of-all, master-of-none option.
D) If you're a 4" group @ 25 and your gun is 2" capable in a Ransom, this does not mean it's now a 6" combination....you just can't hope for better than 4" until you improve. 1" ain't going to happen in this arena.
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I am not so sure any improvement with a match barrel would be worth it with cheap range ammo. I would take some time to find out what cheap range ammo your VP9 likes best by shooting a wide variety of ammo from a rest/sand bag and documenting results. My go to ammo is Federal American Eagle 124 and 147 gr but each pistol can be a bit different. I have had pretty good results among my various pistols with Speer Lawman, Sellier & Bellot, and PMC also.
"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
― Thomas Jefferson
dms16 said all that needs to be. Well done!
VP9 - times 4
P30 v3
P30SK v3
HK45 V1 German Made
HK45 V7 US built
HK45 V1 US built
HK 45C V1 German Made
No match barrels available, al HK long slide kit will help with accuracy along with some trigger work.
I don't know if it is considered match but my Silencerco barrel is very accurate.
@dms16 is correct. I can speak specifically to the 115, 124, 147gr issue. We used to run 9mm handguns (Made in Germany Sig P226 (yes, I know, I'm old)). Those German guns shot 124 and 147gr ammo like you were shooting from a rest. As soon as you put 115gr (read: cheap American market ammo) in the guns, the groups (every ones) opened WAY up, and point of impact shift several inches left. Put good ammo in the gun and everything closed back down and returned to center. Again, this was 20+ years ago, when Sig handguns were still made in Germany....
my point being, as others have said, you are far better suited shooting good ammo and practicing/training often, then trying to buy a part/barrel to improve accuracy. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, that is what will improve accuracy.
P9s .45acp
USP Tactical .45acp
V51/HK51 clone
HK 416 10.5" upper
HK45T (OD Green)
Get, or do yourself, some trigger work. I don't own a VP9, but I've been around a lot of guns. A nice trigger is a must. A great trigger is transcendent. It's one of the reasons why 1911s are still so popular.


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Mercy Celebrates June Graduates
July 12, 2018
At Mercy Multiplied, we love seeing transformation in the lives of hurting young women. Thousands have experienced freedom in Christ through Mercy's residential program. The young women highlighted below recently graduated and are now living new lives as daughters of the King. We hope their inspirational stories encourage you!
I remember the exact day that the feeling of whatever was blocking my heart to receive the true joy, love, peace, and hope left. I can truly say I haven't been the same since. God has been so gracious to me and showed me what true love looks like.
A big turning point in my time here was when God switched my thinking from a victim mentality to a survivor mentality. God has broken down every wall that I had built up and He has broken every chain that held me down. He has showed me who I am in Him and that my worth doesn't come from man, but it comes from Him.
During my time at Mercy, God healed me and showed me that he has a plan for me that I never expected. I am going to YWAM and I am going to do mission work! I never saw that coming. God allowed me to feel his love and presence. I know what it feels like to rest in God. The heavy peace that comes from God; I know that feeling! I love it. I have God and Jesus and I want more.
A turning point happened for me when I started having revelations and I saw that God has been with me the whole time.


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Full recap
later below, basically it was a blast. Here are some links to photos. If you start looking at the various photos, I can't promise they are all safe for work. For the scoot.net page collection scroll down to the bottom. And here is a nice flickr set of Scoot-A-Que 10.
(posted 9/21/07)
Here's my recap of Scoot-A-Que. My first one, and I loved it! It really was open to all and most people were very friendly and relaxed. There were all types of scooters there, modern/vintage, every brand you can think of, even 2 or 3 sidecars. There were also some "maxi scooters" that look almost like motorcycles, and can easily cruise at 90 mph on the freeway.
Friday night: was tired from the week and so caged it over to Little Brothers. Our pre-reg online had worked great, and we got our swag bags. My first ever scooter patch! Enjoyed chatting with some friends, but didn't stay too long. Took some photos of the bikes, mostly vintage. Impressed that there were so many from outside Columbus.
Saturday: despite the intention of getting breakfast, we completely missed that. Which is really too bad, because everyone I talked to about it was raving about the food. Arrived just before the take-off for the big ride out. Enough time to park, marvel at how many scooter showed up, and see some familiar faces. Finally we heard the other scooter revving up and we excitedly got back on our scooters. As we all took off there was the whole, "are you going? can I go?" wordless exchanges. We got our place in line and slowly inched forward. We were about four scooter wide across the road, it was awesome! Funny enough, as we moved forward at about 1 mph we saw Mike, from Gem City Rollers. We had met Mike the weekend before at the Yellow Springs camping rally, great guy! We shook hands again and I was really happy to see him. Finally, off we went. As we got more speed we went to the more standard 2 (sometimes 3) wide across the lane, somewhat staggered.
As we went east out Broad Street (a major road here in Columbus for those of you reading who weren't there/don't know) we were treated to some lane-blocking. Tip for other newbies: don't sit in the far right, and don't get in the "open" right lane. The lane-blockers need that space to zoom past everyone to get in location to block the next intersection. And sometimes the blockers zoom past on the left as well, so be aware.
There were no problems that I could see. Most cagers were amused/bewildered and many walkers were as well. Some people waved or smiled. If little kids waved or seemed really excited I would honk a hello.
First stop was BP for gas. Second stop was the Franklin Conservatory for a big group photo and to rest. Restrooms were hard to find there, unfortunately. The group photo was cool, and while we all rested everyone walked around and admired other scoots, and met up with friends. The estimates I have heard were 144 to 160 scooters on this ride. WOW!!
Finally we finished our ride with a trip to Gatsby's by the airport. We got not 1 but 2 separate police escorts along the way. While there were varying levels of scoot experience, there were no accidents at all! It is definitely a different experience riding in a group.
At Gatsby's we were treated to a decent BBQ (hot dogs, condiments, potato salad) on the house. Everyone just chilled out, ate and visited. A motorcyclist came into the parking lot while I was checking out some of the other scooters. I figured he was a "regular customer" since Gatsby's has motorcycle parking spaces. (cool!) Instead, he just wanted to know what was going on with all the scooters. He saw us riding in a group and found us. I told him it was a scooter rally, and it turns out his wife has a little 50 cc type scooter. He was sad it wouldn't go faster, and I made sure to point out all the scooters there that have no problems going faster than 40 mph. Then he just got back on his motorcycle and rode off. Funny to me.
People kind of left in different groups from Gatsby's. I know some were disappointed we didn't return to the North Market in one big group, but the weather was perfect and I think lots of people just wanted to ride. Also several of the traveling groups wanted to hit the road to get a start on their ride home, since they weren't all spending Saturday night in Columbus. I left with a group, the leader I think thought he was leading a group of about 8 of us. At the first red light he turns around and sees about 30 scooters following him. !! But he's from Columbus and knew the route back no problem so it wasn't an issue.
After a 5-minute rest at North Market, we cut out from Scoot-A-Que to go to a friend's. We scootered from there to dinner, and then headed back to High 5, the night spot. We bought raffle tickets but sadly did not win. The lady who won though, seems really nice and didn't have her own scooter, so that's cool. (If you didn't know, the raffle money goes to a non-profit, Camp Sunrise, which is for teens impacted by HIV/AIDS. Final totals of how much money was raised for Camp Sunrise are not yet available, but I think it's great that while the Cutters put on Scoot-A-Que they don't go around yelling to everyone – "we help a charity with this!!!" Much classier.) At High 5 there was more free food (burgers, dogs, chips, various salads) but we just had some cake. We were a bit tired so we ducked out early, but I don't think the music was really our scene anyways.
Sunday: We arrived at Tip Top for the breakfast special, $5 for a great plate of food, very filling. It was a little anti-climatic after Saturday, but that's how it goes.
Thanks to the Cutters for putting on a fabulous rally! (posted 9/25/07)
Scoot-A-Que is the local scooter rally put on by the Columbus Cutters. I am not officially a Cutter, but I want to spread the word about the event. This is an annual event, and this is the 10th year! Sept. 14-16.
If you have a scooter, you should go – register today! If you are curious about scooters, then you should go to at least one of the events and see all the scooters. People are riding here from as far away as Salem Virginia (yes she's riding in on her scooter), then all us local Columbus people should go.
I've put together information from the Cutters below. Hopefully it helps having it all on one page. Thanks to the Cutters for setting up the rally! Here are some pics from last year's rally.
Scooterists can register online here: http://www.scootcolumbus.com/register.htm. (Paypal or credit card accepted.) $15 per person. That includes a commemorative T-shirt, a rally bag (free stuff) and a swanky wristband. You can also register during Scoot-A-Q at the following locations: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=105151919560807354314.00043877825e34593fb07&z=12&om=1
The official schedule
Friday (9/14)
-8pm to 11pm: Meet and Greet at the Little Palace (240 S. 4th Street, downtown) with DJ Killer B.
-11:30pm: a screening of The Original Italian at Studio 35 (3055 Indianola Avenue, Clintonville).
Saturday (9/15)
-9:30am to noon: Breakfast at the North Market (59 Spruce Street, short north).
-12:00pm: THE RIDE leaves promptly at noon and will have a lunch stop, then back to the North Market for the Microbrew Festival.
-9:00 pm: party at High Five (1227 N. High Street) with the DJ Dave Espionage, bands The Grave Blankets and Cult of the Psychic Fetus, food, beer, raffle and trophies.
Sunday (9/16)
-11am: special discounted breakfast at Tip Top Kitchen (73 E. Gay St, downtown).
Detailed schedule: http://p099.ezboard.com/SEPT-1416-Scootaque-10/fcolumbuscuttersfrm18.showMessage?topicID=107.topic
Registration points map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=105151919560807354314.00043877825e34593fb07&z=12&om=1
The "Any Excuse To Ride Tour" – the lady riding from Salem VA to Columbus just to attend Scoot-A-Q. http://www.rvsclub.com/EVENTS.html


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…that I need to write about it in the hopes of exorcising the bad taste in my mouth.
I didn't trade the New York Stock Exchange today because I didn't feel like I could get a wrap on the way the markets opened. This effectively left me with only the Nasdaq to try and decipher and I didn't really feel comfortable with it either. I'm still a long ways from home but I will be going back this evening after a farewell get together late lunch of sorts. So, here I am trying to trade the cash open and I think to myself "hmmm…doesn't look like I can fish for anything here, I guess I'll go on and look at the other assets". Of course, this is what I do everyday – I scour other contracts for trade opportunities. So here I am looking at other contracts to trade. I didn't trade in the morning because of the obvious logistical challenges of being away from home but I saw that there weren't any trades to be had there anyway. I've narrowed it down and it looks like I'll be trading the British Pound futures. So, I'm having a bottle of water and I'm pretty much ready to go while watching CNBC feeling important about myself – this is arguably where things started to go wrong.
But I'll commence with the official account of the slobfest anyway.
(10:00am) I sit there all Christian Grey-like "yeah, i'm a high powered executive hurr durrr huurr". then I mentally posit: you know, I didn't get to take risk yesterday and this morning: why don't I FLEX my current risk profile and push the envelope a little bit (I can see your eyes rolling to the back of your heads).
(10:03am) after more gulps of water – maybe it was the hotel water – I think to myself "hey brody, since you don't really have a set plan in the market…why not just do a heads, go long and tails, go short kinda thing" and I'm thinking. "yeah, that sounds statistically safe given that this is a different kind of day with a different kind of setup"
(10:03:45am) "hey, since we're really letting things go into the twilight zone, why don't we let Siri on your iPhone flip a digital coin!" At this point, my "intellect" is driving this mental conversation. My fiancée is asking me why I'm not prepping to trade.
"don't worry babes, daddy got this shizzzz "
So you can see here that I have literally put myself in the perfect statistical storm no different than when George Clooney decided that they should just keep fishing even though there were forces of nature coming that would eventually wipe them out – I'm too tired to link so +1 for you if you get this movie reference.
My resulting trade of the British Pound ended up being such a colossal failure that this is one of the few times where the result and the effort were both equally goatcrap. To put it in perspective, I literally shorted the lowest tick of the period – literally, the lowest tick. You have to TRY and do something like that. The market did nothing but go up from that point; not even a retracement. Not even a "you know what, this guy Rhiese is a total shitwhistle, why don't we bring the market back so he can exit out at a respectable loss". There would be none of that. The market literally took me out to a pool full of crocodiles, put the Lady Gaga meat dress on me and pushed me in.
It has been ages since I've been stopped out on a trade and I take pride in taking the smallest losses that I can possibly take. There are times when I reach my daily limits but those are on a multitude of trades and different contracts. This one, I just got stopped all with a FLEXED risk profile.
As I'm sitting here at this budget Hilton hotel workdesk, I have the trade sprawled out in front of me for a post-mortem dissection. Yes, it was a collection of critical failures; letting my iPhone decide which way to go and increasing my risk. In increasing my risk and subsequently having it come true, I have intrinsically ruined the value of my taking the day off yesterday because it may have very well been a losing day both in opportunity cost and in PnL terms. On the other hand, I could have theoretically just let my iPhone decided my trades, but had I just stuck to my normal risk profile, I would have lost but I wouldn't have lost as badly as I did and that is what made the difference in the day. Sure, I'm looking at the market now and in retrospect, I would have seen that the British Pound was being pushed slower than there were trades going off at the bid – maybe…just maybe I would have gone long. However, that all goes into the theoretical, the what-ifs. I may have still decided to go short because I know sometimes those trades going off at the bid are people simply covering shorts and the momentum will come back. So in the end, the main killer of my day was my attitude about risk.
I have a set risk profile that I implement into my company for different types of trades and this profile is meant to keep me afloat during good times and bad. I suppose that if I could have made a sudden change in the risk profile, I could have done it today. There's no strong correlation of results – both positive and negative – to taking one day out of 365 and making that day the time you decide to max your risk. The only time that you screw yourself doing this is if you do it more than just once a week; let that sink it – more once a week. There are people that adjust their risk exposure on EVERY TRADE with the variable coming from what mood they're in. You can only imagine what their PnLs look like. Me, this is the first time in almost 8 years I've done something that neanderthalic for this business and as you can see, it cost me – both in my wallet and my attitude going into the weekend because you know I hate losses especially on a Friday.
Am I thankful to the man upstairs for this lesson? Yes. Am I crying tears of blood whilst wallowing naked in a pool comprised of self-pity, stale animal crackers and pigeon feces? Also, YES.
But I deserved it: all because I toyed with the idea of risk. I will never do this again.
I've sent my "intellect" packing after its short stay – it'll be many years again before he sets foot in my mind. In times like this, I'm often reminded of the phrase: the things you think you know are the things that can massively harm you.


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Crisp, beautiful book published to accompany an exhibit held at the Dayton Art Institute July 29, to Novmber 26, 2006. No spine crease and no names or writing. Measures 9-1/2"x11-3/4" and is printed on quality coated paper. Color illustrated with 42 plates. Essay at front entitled "Reworking the Modernist Dialectic; Larry Dinkin's Paintings and Silkcreens." Nice color photo of artist in his studio.
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Minnesota music legend Tony 'Little Sun' Glover dies at 79
Musician and writer Tony "Little Sun" Glover died Wednesday at the age of 79. Known internationally for playing harmonica with Koerner, Ray and Glover, Glover is being remembered for his musical artistry and influence — and his remarkable writing.
In one of his many interviews with MPR, Tony Glover explained his nickname.
"Little Sun's a kind of pun in a sense," he said. "There's a lot of harmonica players called Sonny. Sonny Boy Williamson, Sonny Terry. And there's also a reference to the fact that I never smiled much, which is why it's spelled s-u-n, Little Sun."
He rarely smiled. Growing up in Minneapolis in the 1950s, he said he was an outsider.
"I was reading weird stuff. I was hanging out in the cemeteries after midnight, and doing all that kind of stuff," he recalled. "And when I heard blues on the radio in the middle of the night it was like, 'Um-hmm.' It was like coming home."
It was tough to be blues fan back then. Finding records took detective work. Finding other musicians to play with was even harder. One day, Glover heard about a guitarist called Dave Ray. Glover went to Ray's house, and stood in the hall to listen.
"Boy, he sounded good. And I walked in and I looked around and I couldn't see anybody that made that music, 'cause this was sounding like Leadbelly. I walked in and here's this blond skinny kid with kind of red cheeks. And I'm going thought 'whoa.' And I don't know what he thought when he looked at me but we figured out how to get in tune together and we started playing together."
In time, Glover and Ray added Spider John Koerner and became Koerner, Ray and Glover.
Koerner, Ray and Glover's 1963 album "Blues, Rags, and Hollers" became an international sensation. They played the Newport Folk Festival and were credited with being a major force in the blues revival. When Mick Jagger wanted to work on his harmonica technique, he turned to Tony Glover
He also figured in the story of another friend from the Minneapolis West Bank — Bob Dylan. Andrea Swensson, host of the local show on The Current, said Glover recorded an early Dylan performance which is now a collectors' item.
"There's all these stories of him being alongside Dylan at all these pivotal moments," she said. "I have heard stories that he was with Dylan when he went to visit Woody Guthrie in the hospital. That he was sitting in on the sessions for 'Highway 61 Revisited.' I don't know if he was performing, but he was definitely there."
Glover wrote, too. He did articles for Rolling Stone and Creem. He wrote several books including one about his harmonica hero, Little Walter.
But the fame faded. Like Dave Ray and John Koerner, Tony Glover contented himself with playing around the West Bank. There were the blips: like the time in the early 90s when the British punk label Rough Trade released a new Ray and Glover album, including the haunting "HIV blues."
"To me, any subject is fair game for the blues, if I experience it, I can write about it," he said. "And it should fit in the blues if it's done right."
In recent years, musicians visiting the Twin Cities often honored Tony Glover by calling him up on stage to play with them. Andrea Swensson remembers the Replacements reunion concert, where she says lead singer Paul Westerberg seemed star-struck that Glover was even there.
"And he referred to him as 'an actual musician' as opposed to the rest of the band," said Swensson. "And he just breezed out, played harmonica, breezed away and again had such a cool quality to him that even alongside a rock star like Paul Westerberg. He just outshined him in that moment."


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Christmas Eve we went to my parents' house and opened some gifts. My mom got me a purple Coach purse - very pretty! She also got me some jeggings (which I am actually like more and more with my new boots), and some little things like a fancy key holder for work, a Glee calendar, and a little "just married" ornament for our tree.
Coach Madison Purple Leather Convertible Hobo
My dad got me my CAA membership - taken for granted that I get it each year, because it is expensive but very good in case of an emergency! My brother's girlfriend got me the second half of season 1 of Glee which I very much wanted, and my brother got me a Snuggie (a leopard print one). He likes getting me infomercial items - by the way - the Slap-Chop is AWESOME! I probably won't use this TOO much, but it is quite warm! My brother also got "us" an HBC gift card which we have used already on Boxing Day.
Christmas morning we did our own thing (see yummy breakfast post below), and opened gifts. I got Matt the Danier leather work bag, a Banana Republic dress shirt, a lot of books (3 Christopher Buckley and 1 Terry Fallis - a sequel to a book I got him last year), some movies - The Great Escape and Casablanca, a winery calendar (very pretty pictures), plus stocking stuffers like boxers and socks and chocolate and a Men's Health suscription for the year.
I got spoiled as always - I knew one of my presents already - the gray Banana Republic sweater (since I asked him to get it as a present about a month before), but I also got some pretty Swarovski crystal earrings, some books (a Twilight novella and the latest Shopaholic book), some movies (Twilight - Eclipse, and Despicable Me), new stemless wine glasses (only because he broke one a few weeks ago), a gorgeous silver bookend set in the shape of an apple (perfect for the new office in our new house), and lots of fun magazines in my stocking, plus some fun socks and Victoria Secret underwear as well (I was impressed he worked up the courage to go in THERE!). He also suprised me by framing some of our wedding pictures for the new house. The frames are beautiful, although I will probably change a lot of the pictures he chose, lol.
I finished and received all 5 photobooks, which we looked through that morning and showed to our families! All complete with Jason Mraz lyrics on the cover.
That afternoon we headed to Matt's parents' house, and had another Christmas celebration! They already gave us the gift of the cruise, which was incredibly generous. They also surprised us with some house gifts like gardening tools, a hose, and a leaf blower. His cousin Paul got us snow shovels as well - all great ideas - we wouldn't have thought of these things until it was too late and we really needed them - so perfect for us now! We saw lots of family and had an incredible dinner, and watched some hilarious old movies from when the kids were young. So cute. It was a busy family weekend, but really nice to see everyone.
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For Arabs, Adventist TV Finally
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Church's first Arabic-language broadcast
in Middle East kindles hope.
An amateur crew of volunteers flown in from Egypt, Jordan, Cyprus, and Lebanon recently produced the first Arabic-language broadcast for the Seventh-day Adventist Church's Hope Channel.
Working under the Hope Channel's director of outside broadcasts, Andrew Hunt, the team completed a half-hour recording featuring a message on generosity by Jony Hajaj, an Adventist pastor from Amman, Jordan.
READY FOR HIS CLOSE-UP:Volunteers from the Adventist Church in the Middle East prep Adventist pastor Jony Hajaj of Amman, Jordan, for the camera. Hajaj later appeared in the church's first Arabic television program in the region.Hunt and his team offered a crash course on set construction, camera operation, lighting, direction, and other fundamentals of studio production. Despite no previous media experience, the local volunteers delivered a "meaningful and relevant message for the people of the Middle East," said Alex Elmadjian, communication and media services director for the region.
"Most of the good things in the world had small, humble beginnings…. With terribly limited resources, [the crew] is committed to sharing with their 300-million-plus Arabic-speaking community," said Gary Krause, director of the world church's Office of Adventist Mission.
"We want to maintain this energy and momentum by challenging our members to get together and explore creative ways to deliver God's unending love for the inhabitants of this region," said Kjell Aune, leader of the Adventist Church in the Middle East.
Elmadjian said the 10-day training event also equipped the volunteers with the skills needed for future production. One program in the queue, created by the drama team from the church's Nile Union Academy in Egypt, will address revenge—"a fitting subject in a region constantly longing for peace," Elmadjian noted.
—Adventist News Network, with MEU Staff


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Skyrim, Doom and Fallout 4 will come out in virtual reality versions
American game developer Bethesda announced the release of its three most popular games in VR-console versions. Skyrim, Doom and Fallout 4 will be remastered.
There was information about the upcoming re-edition before, however, specific release dates have not been named until now. This time, company representatives gave us three dates, all three before the end of this year.
The first ones to please will be Skyrim fans, PlayStation VR version will be released on November 17. Doom VFR will be for sale a little later, on December 1, but it will be available on two platforms, not only PlayStation VR, but HTC Vive as well. Two weeks later, on December 12, the world will see Fallout 4 for the HTC Vive platform.
For now, we do not know whether the VR versions will be released as updates for players who purchased the first versions of the games, or will anyone who wants to try these versions out have to buy them after the release.
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- Circa: 1960s
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9" tall with custom stand. This basket is in very good to near excellent condition. There are very minor breaks on the backside of the piece, as well as slight fading to the front. The coil count is 3, and the stitch count is 20, per inch. Acquired from a private collection in Arizona. The owner inherited this basket from her mother-in-law's estate in Tucson.


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Fourteen killed in blast outside hotel in Somali capital
The UAE condemned the explosion as an act of terror
At least 14 people were killed in an explosion outside a busy hotel in Somalia's capital on Thursday that was followed by gunfire, police and rescue services said.
Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab militants claimed responsibility. The group carries out frequent bombings and other attacks in Mogadishu in a campaign to topple Somalia's Western-backed federal government.
The UAE condemned the explosion as an act of terror and affirmed its solidarity with Somalia against violence and extremism.
In a statement cited by state news agency WAM, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation called upon the international community to close ranks and collectively stand up against such acts of terror which threaten international peace and security. The MoFIC also expressed the country's condolences for the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Abdiasis Ali Ibrahim, the spokesman for the internal security minister, told Radio Mogadishu that the blast had killed 14 people.
Abdikadir Abdirahman, director of Amin ambulances, had earlier said 22 people were injured in the blast.
Al Shabaab's military operations spokesman said his group had been "behind the blast", adding that the dead included soldiers and officers.
Reuters TV footage showed civilians carrying the wounded on makeshift stretchers to vehicles from Amin, which is the city's sole ambulance service and is privately-run, as security forces stood around with guns.
At least five three-wheel scooters that were passing on the road had been overturned by the blast.
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9/9 Matthew 21-23
Sometimes I wonder if 3 chapters a day during the week is too much, especially when there are so many amazing things going on. Starting off with Chapter 21 is Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey and with that the fulfillment of prophecy. Then after that, Jesus cleans up the temple and once all the excitement dies down, the Jewish authorities go on the attack. Questioning Jesus, trying to trick him at every turn. Yet each and every time Jesus is two steps ahead of them, knowing what they are thinking before they do. I guess that is something for us to take into consideration. Jesus knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows what we are thinking and he knows what is in our hearts. Does that bother anyone besides me? What does that mean when we are not thinking nice things about another person?
All through these chapters we see where they are out to get Jesus. Trying to get him to make a mistake. From the Paying Taxes to Caesar trap, to the Marriage at the Resurrection trap, to the what is the Greatest Commandment trap. Each time Jesus answers them, and basically stuns the questioner. When he turns the table on them and asks them a question like whose Son is the Christ, they are stumped. You would think that they would learn and give up.
This was an interesting summation of the seven woes from an author on Wikipedia
The woes themselves are the following criticisms:
- Shutting the kingdom of heaven in men's faces. (Mat. 23:13-14)
- Making converts twice as much a son of hell as the converters themselves are. (Mat. 23:15)
- Claiming that swearing by the temple is nothing, but claiming that swearing by the temple's gold is everything. (Mat. 23:16-22)
- Obeying the minutiae of the law (such as giving up a tithe) but neglecting the important facets (such as justice, and mercy) – metaphorically straining out a gnat but swallowing a camel. (Mat. 23:23-24)
- Being shallow – metaphorically cleaning the outside of the cup and dish but leaving the inside full of greed and self-indulgence. (Mat. 23:25-26)
- Hypocrisy – appearing righteous but actually being full of wickedness, metaphorically like whitewashed tombs, beautiful on the outside, but full of dead men's bones. (Mat. 23:23-27)
- Claiming that they would have behaved better than their forefathers – even though they build and respect the tombs of those who murdered the prophets. (Mat. 23:29-36)
I am pretty sure we would hate for Jesus to say any of these things about us.


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Champagne seafood pairing for Wedding Receptions
Best bubbly champagne seafood pairing ideas for weddings.
There is more to Champagne that just toasting the bride and groom. Champagne seafood pairing gives you several choices. And it makes fine dining for your guests. Like wine champagnes range from sweet to dry.
When you are pairing your menu with your chef it is good to understand the Champagne labels.
There are four Champagne labels. Demi-sec is the sweetest of champagnes. Dry which is lightly drier than the demi-sec. Extra dry. And Brut which is the driest and most popular.
For guests who are allergic to seafood you will be choosing different Champagne brands to pair with meat or another main selection.
Here is a list of Champagne seafood pairing choices.
• Taittinger Champagne Brut AC. France. Champagne. Lovely crisp aromas of green apples, citrus, and toast. A lasting finish.
Pair with shellfish, seafood, fried foods. Or drinks as an aperitif. 814723 $54.95. Score 91/100.
• Santa Margherita Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Brut Veneto, Italy. A sparkler with nice, light effervescence. Refreshing aromas of limes and green apples present.
Pair with appetizers, pancetta wrapped shrimp, roasted asparagus. 687582 XD 750 mL $18.95. Score 88/100.
• Dante Rivetti Riveto Moscato D'asti D.O.C.G. Italy Piedmont. A lovely, refreshing sweet wine with aromas of melons.
Pair with spicy Asian food, grilled salmon, fresh fruit desserts. 30775 MS 750 mL $17.95. Score 88/100.
Champagne seafood pairing and Favorite Sparkling Wine.
• S. Anderson Blanc De Noirs 2000. Napa Valley, California. Cliff Lede Vineyards. Well made bubbly with toasty goodness. Great price. 006056 D. 750 mL $36.95. Score 90/100.
• Louis Roederer Brut Premier Non-Vintage Champagne 268771 $59.95. France. One of the best non-vintage champagnes on the shelf.
This top-notch producer owns more than two-thirds of its vineyards. Which helps with quality control. Toasty aromas of ripe peaches and yeasty richness. Score 90/100.
• Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut 2001. Marlborough, South Island. Great value. Very dry and toasty. 338459 (D) 750 mL $32.95. Score 89/100.
• Ca'Bianca Moscato D'Asti 2005 D.O.C.G. The kind of wine you drink and then ask yourself why you don't drink it more often.
Possibly the world's most under-appreciated wine lightly sparkling and fruit fresh. Perfect as an aperitif, after-dinner sipper or with fruit flans. 651935 M = medium dry. 750 mL $14.95. Score 90/100.
Champagne seafood pairing for Wedding Celebrations.
• 2002 Sumac Ridge Steller's Jay Brut, Okanagan B.C. $24.99. A full-bodied and robust sparkler with lovely aromas of green apples and toast.
Made using the classic champagne method with a blend of pinot blanc, pinot noir and chardonnay. Aged three years. Perfect for oysters and other shellfish. Score 88/100.
• Roederer Estate N.V. $34 California. A sparkler that has loads of fruit and body. This is the one I recommend when someone asks what is your favorite reasonably priced Bubbly available in stores? Score 89/100.
• Veuve Clicquot N.V. 563338 $61.05 Champagne. Pear and hazelnut aromas with a long finish. When you are willing to pay a little more this is the one I recommend. More toasty less fruity than the Roederer. Elegant. Score 90/100.
• Summerhill Pyramid Winery Cipes Brut Okanagan, British Columbia 314419 $19.95. Hands-down the best Canadian sparkling wine I have ever tasted.
And lest that qualification seem too reserved. Let me say that this is a marvelous, robust and rich bubbly that holds its own next to the famous non-vintage sparklers from around the world. Toasty goodness. A strong backbone and green apple zip. Score 90/100.
Champagne seafood pairing Picks by author Natalie MacLean. Visit www.nataliemaclean.com.
Another wine pairing article you may like to read.
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text: No other winery has shaped the Wachau as decisively as that of the Jochinger family Jamek. It is their untiring commitment to innovation that enabled them to change the perception of Wachau wines. In 1912, Anton Jamek took the first steps in that direction, and his son Josef continued his father's mission during the course of his 70-year long career as a winemaker. In 1960 he vinified an untreated Riesling without adding sugar. Back then, this was sacrilege, yet it also proved to be a highly successful act that was to define the dry style for which Wachau wines are now famous. Even today, the wines from the Klaus vineyard maintain their iconic status. In the course of growing the family enterprise, Josef produced mainly single vineyard wines and thus beautifully exposed the true potential of the Wachau terroir. Riesling and Veltliner remain the favourite grape varieties. Even the idea for the organisation Vinea Wachau came from Josef Jamek. Josef's children and grandchildren continue to run the family vineyard in the spirit of their father's ideas. Authenticity and purity are the key concepts in their philosophy. It is possible to test the Jamek wines in a prize-decorated restaurant, where – just as on the vineyard – tradition and innovation beautifully complement one another.


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Strong by Zumba® is a high intensity interval class (HIIT) that combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to specific music. There is no dancing involved and it is a greater all body workout.
This class is suitable for beginners and all abilities, however it is an intense workout.
These are just some of the exercises we will be doing in this 60 minute HIIT session:
- High Knees
- Burpees
- Jumping Jacks
- Lunges
- Squats
- Kick Boxing
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If you're a couponer then you most likely know what these big O's are! They're a couponer's dream!
But if you're not, well let me explain a little bit about these two 🙂
ONYO is a manufacturer catalina coupon that prints at the register wyb a certain product(s) or a certain dollar amount for that product. You then take the ONYO and use it towards the purchase of items on your next order (hence the abbreviation ONYO).
Overage is when the coupon value exceeds the price of the product. At some stores (like @ fry's) this "overage" can be applied to other items in your purchase or it can be given back to you in cash if there are no other items in your purchase to apply it to (only @ Walmart).
This week has been a great week of Overage and ONYOs!
I received a $2 ONYO for purchasing three of the crest toothpaste @ Fry's. The best part was that the toothpaste was free with my .75/1 coupons so I got free toothpaste and received the $2 ONYO
I received overage on my purchase of a playtex toy story bowl and playtex toy story utensil set. I had (2) $3/1 playtex q and the items were priced @ $2.34 & $1.87 (thx for the heads up on the q's sis! I almost missed out lol)
I applied the overage towards the toilet paper since I'm all out Ahhh and used my $2 ONYO I had from purchasing the crest on Wednesday and ended up paying 96¢ for this
LOVE the BIG O's!!!!
Oh & I used a $1/1 kandoo (mailed q) to get the wipes free since they're on sale for $1 @ Fry's 🙂