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My wife is one of those health conscious people. Aside from having to go to Hardee's for biscuits and gravy, I have grown very fond of her eating habits. Growing up, her mother occasionally did what is called The Master Cleanse. Recently my wife decided she wanted to try it, and decided to do it. She asked me to but made it clear it was up to me. I decided I would try it. In a nutshell, you don't "eat" anything but rather drink a special lemonade mixture for every meal and drink laxative tea. Before I tried it I honestly did not really think many positive thoughts about the idea of it. Well, I am on day four today. I can honestly say I feel very good right now. I don't feel tired, and I don't really feel "hungry". Honestly, the worst part about it is the thoughts/smells of food. My sense of smell has gone through the roof! French fries, hamburgers, biscuits, and gravy are the main things I am craving. But besides those cravings it is going well. I am fortunate enough to have a job that easily accommodates something like this, but I will very quickly say that this diet isn't for someone out and about on their job. It can be very...inconvenient. To put things in perspective, I weighed myself on Thanksgiving before eating, I weighed ~230lbs. This morning, I weighed myself and I am 219.6lbs. Remember, that is only on day four of the cleanse. The minimum suggested is ten, which I think I will finish. For anyone interested, read more about it here: http://themastercleanse.org

I too am a longtime Surefire fan (G2, then E1B, then E2DL, then Saint Maximus). Still have all of them but my daily carry E1B. I lost it. I think I am finally to the point of accepting that it is gone. Did some research on Streamlight, I think I'll stick with Surefire. I was looking at their website today, and noticed they have a EB1 (200 lumen version of the E1B). It's pricey, but that's to be expected. Thinking of picking up the EB1.

I am looking at holsters. I currently carry using the High Noon Holster [i]Down Under[/i] with straps. It was my first and is my only holster. It works great for when I leave the house with a gun, and come back all the same. However, I am looking for a new holster for two arguably three reasons: 1) I'm finding that there are some instances when I have to leave my gun somewhere (work, posted areas, etc), and find the straps a lot of work not to mention the fact that I have to loosen my belt for a bit. This is a huge inconvenience. 2) I'm interested in a tuckable holster. 3) I'm interested in a lower riding holster. [b]So, my questions:[/b] 1) Would the clip that High Noon uses make it easier to take take off and on? I'm imagining not having to loosen my belt? Should it keep everything secure, especially in a draw? 2) Is it even worth considering getting a tuckable holster for a gun the size of a P-01 (think Glock 19 for you non CZ people). 3) I am interested in a low riding holster for easier concealment. Is the ease of concealment improved vastly with a low riding holster? I suppose I would like to keep my 15° cant unless there is a reason "no cant" would be better for the type of holster I am looking for. [url="http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/Belt_Holsters/Inside_The_Waistband/inside_the_waistband.html"]http://www.highnoonh..._waistband.html[/url]

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Shouldn't it technically be this guy: [img]http://kineticillusions.com/ilovedowntownsac/10/boomerang-angry-bird-stuffed-animal-i13.jpg[/img]

[quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I don’t have to trust them with a gun to let them out of prison. Just because you aren’t serving the rest of life in prison doesn’t mean you are okay to carry a gun.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Nope, as much as some think there should be black and white for everything; there isn’t. You petition the court to get your rights restored, you bring witnesses, friends or family members that want to testify in your behalf and a judge makes the call.[/font][/color][/quote] What if someone used a knife to holdup a convenience store? Should we take away his right to own a knife after he serves his time? Someone used a pen to commit fraud or forgery, should we prevent that person from owning a pen? I will cooperate a bit and agree that requiring a court to get your rights restored for some crimes is a good idea? How about a tiered system in which you are on probation for a certain number of years after being released, in which you receive certain rights after a certain amount of time if you have stayed clean.

[quote][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(250, 251, 252)]Yes, all rights restored once sentence has been served regardless of the crime[/background][/size][/font][/color][color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][background=rgb(250, 251, 252)] [/background][/size][/font][/color][color=#747474][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=2][background=rgb(250, 251, 252)](4 votes [18.18%])[/background][/size][/font][/color][/quote] After someone serves their time they have paid their dues. If you cannot trust them with a gun in society, you probably cannot trust them at all in society. If you cannot trust them with a gun after their sentence, perhaps their sentence should have been longer? I'm advocating full restoration of rights after your sentence, and for those serious crimes to carry longer or even true life sentences. Because seriously, if you do not trust selling a gun to one of these convicts after they get out, do you really trust them at all?

[quote]If you are truly paranoid do not use browser-based email systems. If you have the ability to setup and use Outlook or Windows Mail (sorry Apple geeks I don't know what the equivalent is) with whatever email provider you have then do so. Those programs download the message and it is removed from the hosting server.[/quote] I disagree. If you are truly paranoid, do not put it in electronic form. Also, although it can be setup to remove the message from the hosting server, many email clients do not. It is up to the user. POP3 and IMAP both allow you to delete it from the server, but also keep in mind that you are sending an email to another server. Consider also that in the computer world "deleted" pretty much never means "deleted", and if you are truly paranoid you would not use electronic means to communicate unless you have an understanding of encryption implementations.

[quote]Well you don't want to leave out PS3 or PC if this is done! Good idea though if not too much trouble. I'm not sure how many folks on here actually play but it may be more than we think.[/quote] Well no one actually plays PS3 online Yeah, perhaps it could easily be done, perhaps it would be rather difficult. But I'd say we would probably have more users than we would think.

I am suggesting that the field "Xbox Gamertag" be listed under "Contact Methods" in your profile. If it is easily done, I think this would be a nice added touch to the way we communicate on here.

Lots of good suggestions here. I like having something clean. I'd still like to know who claimed CZ9mm. Perhaps I'll add him and find out who he is! I picked what might be considered a synonym for CZ9mm: [b]CZ Parabellum[/b]

[quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just in time for Christmas. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Boys, I think we all just found our Secret Santa.[/font][/color][/quote] 'Twas only one reason I posted on here.

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The investigation carried out on this diplomat who accompanied these trunks into the united states uncovered that he was to deliver this money to your residence as payment owed to you as payment[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]for a contract, inheritance, lotto, loan, etc.[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]we cross-checked all legal documentation in the trunks, and were about to release the consignment to the diplomat, when we found out that the trunks are missing two very important documents, which resulted in the confiscation of this money.[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]According to section 229, subsection 31 of the 1991 constitution in tax payment, your consignment lacks a proof of ownership certificate, and also the legal delivery permit clearance certificate from the joint team of the IRS and homeland security. Therefore, you must contact us for instructions as for procuring the two certificates then you will be cleared of the suspicion of tax evasion.[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] T[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]his crime is a punishable offense under section 12, subsection 441 of the IRS tax code.[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]you are therefore required to get back to me at this email address{[/color][/size][/font][url="http://uk.mc1219.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=agent.john_e0002@superposta.com"][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#0062E1][u]agent.john_e0001@superposta.com[/u][/color][/size][/font][/url][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]} within 72hours. i will then guide you on how to get the needed documents. 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You are also advised not to get in contact with any bank in Africa, Europe or any other institution, as your money is already here in the United States of America, and will be delivered to any country of your choice, once you secure these required documents.[/color][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial][size=1][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]Yours in service[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [color=#888888][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]Agent John Edward[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]regional director[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]federal bureau of investigation[/color][/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=3] [/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#2F2F2F]e-mail:[/color][/size][/font][url="http://uk.mc1219.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=agent.john_e0002@superposta.com"][font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#0062E1][u]agent.john_e0001@superposta.com[/u][/color][/size][/font][/url][/quote]

A coworker was on a deep sea boating trip. To make an extremely detailed story short, they hit a wave and he flew up into the air and then his spine landed on a concrete chair. The captain "thought" he was just being wimpy and denied bringing him back to shore. Thus, it was a very long time before he got help. The doctors said he would never walk again, and for a while it looked like that would be the case. But when it was time for physical rehab, he surprised a few folks. Has to use a cane, but I suppose a cane is better than a wheelchair. Keep your head high.

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Graveyard thread

I remember once, right here in Cleveland, when I was in Elementary School. One of the teachers was telling us the "horror story" of one time when she saw a worker (I figure someone probably contracted to work on the school or fix something. I could be wrong) who had a knife sheath on his belt. He was reported and confronted. It turned out that it was a screwdriver he was keeping in the sheath. To end the story, she said something along the lines of "It was just stupid that he would keep a screwdriver in a knife sheath". WTH is wrong with this country?

After some research, I'm led to believe this is the issue knife? http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Soldier-Knife-Standard/dp/B001RL7OPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353360754&sr=8-1&keywords=Soldatenmesser+08

You've got me curious about these things now. Having owned SWAK's before, I've never owned one of these with the aluminum scales. [quote]The Swiss Army now issues a much larger and heavy knife with tools for their new issue rifles.[/quote] Which one do they now issue for curiosity's sake?

Looking for something gun related I suppose. I like the idea of placing an x before and after whatever. I may play around with that. Good suggestions so far!

[quote]Master Debater[/quote] I'm sure that one was taken a long time ago by some six year old...

I recently had a bit of extra cash in my pocket, so I decided to purchase an Xbox 360 Bundle. It has been a few years since I have messed around with the 360's, the "Dashboard" has really came a long way! Anyways, Live gave me a name by default, but I can change it once for free. CZ9mm is taken (by whom!?!?). Just hoping some of you wittier than I folks might be able to suggest something awesome. So if you can come up with something pro 2nd amendment, that'd be awesome! To make this fun....lets make it a contest! If someone suggests something that is available and I decide to use it, I will give that person something. I just haven't figured out what yet...

I know this is off the original post's topic, but I saw a preview for "Warm Bodies" this weekend. It looks...interesting. I will probably watch it. Look it up somewhere. Certainly different, but I think it will be worth watching.

I love Redwings. I don't pay for them, work does, but I would probably buy them even if they money came out of my own pocket. I find them very comfortable (the non steel toed versions), and they last a very long time too.

[quote]This brings to mind the imminent deployment by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of portable invisible lasers developed by Genia Laboratories (a company created by CIA offshoot In-Q-Tel) that can detect even trace amounts of gun powder from over 50 yards away. The laser reportedly can penetrate walls, glass, and metal. DHS is scheduled to take possession of the devices later this month, according to testimony presented on Capitol Hill late last year.[/quote] Been thinking about this for a few days. Sounds like it is straight out of science fiction. I'm wondering if it is science fiction; i.e. propaganda designed to place fear into anyone that has considered burying something for storage. Of course if we took any existing tech from today's society and showed it to anyone half a century ago, they would think it impossible as well. I guess I have a hard time believing a laser can penetrate walls and metal up to 50 yards away, and and then be able to bounce back and reveal the molecular structure of anything. I have been wrong before. [quote]S&T’s first project via In-Q-Tel was just announced with a company called Genia Photonics. This company developed a tunable laser source for the medical community and S&T is investigating the feasibility of this technology to perform non-contact, trace explosives detection.[/quote] Found this in one of the articles the original story linked to. If this stuff indeed works as well as hyped, amazing technology. Unfortunately like all amazing technology, it has the potential for so much good or so much evil.