The Armed Citizen As Reported by the NRA

West Palm Beach, FL:
Police believe an armed intruder may have used a sliding glass door to enter the home of the Miller family. Their dogs began barking, waking Miller and his wife. Miller retrieved his .38 caliber pistol and readied himself as the masked intruder approached the bedroom door. It is unclear who fired the first shot. When the exchange of gunfire ended, the intruder lay dead. The Millers were not injured.

Saginaw, MI:
Mr Creed had just finished helping a customer at his insurance agency when two men burst in wearing masks and carrying pistols. Police say the intruders forced Creed to an office in the rear of the store, which, unbeknownst to them, was where he stored a revolver. Creed kept his cool as they neared his gun. "It was none of the flashy lights," he explained. "It was, 'If you're gonna live, this is what you gotta do', and you think about it real fast. It was pretty clear-headed". Creed grabbed his revolver and shot one of the men several times, causing both assailants to run. Police apprehended the suspects and discovered that their pistols were realistic toys.

Columbia, S.C.:
According to police, a homeowner pulled into his driveway and watched in astonishment as a burglar carried items out of his back door. He confronted the burglar, who drew a knife and sliced the homowner's arm. During the ensuing wrestling match, the homeowner tossed the burglar into the pool for a February swim. He retrieved a rifle before the burglar could exit the water and ordered him to stand in the middle of the pool until police arrived.

There are many more stories like these. To be continued.

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Quote of the Day:
"[T]he people are not to be disarmed of their weapons. They are left in full possession of them." --Zacharia Johnson, speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788

Daddy's Hands

DADDY'S HANDS
I remember daddy's hands folded silently in prayer
And reachin' out to hold me, when I had a nightmare
You could read quite a story in the callous' and lines
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind
I remember daddy's hands how they held my mama tight
And patted my back for something done right
There are things that I'd forgotten that I loved about the man
But I'll always remember the love in daddy's hands
Daddy's hands were soft and kind when I was cryin'
Daddy's hands were hard as steel when I'd done wrong
Daddy's hands weren't always gentle but I've come to understand
There was always love in daddy's hands.
I remember daddy's hands workin' 'til they bled
Sacrifised unselfishly just to keep us all fed
If I could do things over, I'd live my life again
And never take for granted the love in daddy's hands

By Holly Dunn

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL DADS! I LOVE YOU, DADDY!

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Quote of the Day:
"A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine." --Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1733

Whale Poop fights Global Warming

From the Sydney Herald

Southern Ocean sperm whales are an unexpected ally in the fight against global warming, removing the equivalent carbon emissions from 40,000 cars each year in their faeces, a study shows.

The cetaceans have been previously seen as climate culprits because they breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2), the most common greenhouse gas.

But this is only a part of the picture, according to the paper, published in the British journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

See entire article at: Whale Poop the Answer to Global Warming
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Quote of the Day:
Moshpit says:"In terms of net carbon flows it would appear that man is lower than whale..err stuff. Al Gore has announced an adopt-a-whale program whereby celebrities can gain carbon credits for adopting a whale. Rosie O’Donnell has been signed as the spokesmodel for the program and Bill Gates is funding a geo-engineering effort to seed the worlds oceans with psyllium seed husks to forestall any climate catastrophes that would result from irregular whales."

Does This Explain The Illegal Immigration Issue?

Written by a naturalized US Citizen,Globe, Arizona; and I think it's a great explanation of the illegal immigration issue.

Here is the quote:

"If you had tickets to a sports event, concert, Disneyland , or for an airline flight, and when you got to your assigned seat you found someone else was in that seat, what would you do? You would call for a person in charge of ticket checking and have the person in your seat removed. You would properly be asked to show your ticket, and you would gladly and proudly do so, for you have bought and paid for that seat. The person in your seat would also be asked for a ticket, which they would not be able to produce. They would be called "gate crashers" and they would properly be removed.

Now in this huge stadium called the USA we have had millions of gate crashers. We have been asking security to check for tickets and remove the gate crashers. We have been asking security to have better controls in checking at the door. We have asked security to lock the back doors. Security has failed us. They are still looking the other way. They are afraid to ask to see the tickets. Many people say there is unlimited seating, and whether there is or not, no one should be allowed in for free while the rest of us pay full price!

In "section AZ", of "Stadium USA ", we have had enough of the failures of Security. We have decided to do our own ticket checking, and properly remove those who do not have tickets. Now it seems very strange to me that so many people in the other 49 "sections", and even many in our own "section" do not want tickets checked, or even to be asked to show their ticket! Even the head of Security is chastising us, while not doing his own job which he has sworn to do.

My own ticket has been bought and paid for, so I am proudly going to show it when asked to do so. I have a right to my seat, and I want the gate crashers to be asked to show their tickets too. The only reason that I can imagine anyone objecting to being asked for their ticket is that they are in favor of gate crashing, and all of the illegal activities that go with it, such as drug smuggling, gang wars, murder, human smuggling for profit, and many more illegal and inhumane acts that we are trying to prevent with our new legislation. Is that what I am hearing from all of the protestors such as Phoenix Mayor Gordon, US Rep. Grijalva, even President Obama? If you are not in favor of showing tickets, (proof of citizenship, passport, green card, or other legal document) when asked, as I would do proudly, then you must be condoning those illegal activities."

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Quote of the Day:
"Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual -- or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country." --Samuel Adams

June Sale At Penny's Antiques & Wedgwood Pantry

For the entire month of June, get 10% off all Home & Garden items in our online catalogue.

See our newest listings:
1. Limoges France Sugar & Creamer
2. Tom Clancy's Teeth of the Tiger
3. Indiana Glass Co Ivy Bowls

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Quote of the Day:
"If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people ... must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done to the Constitution as the exigency may suggest and prudence justify." --Federalist No. 33

How to Plug the Leak in the Gulf

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Quote of the Day:
"No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders." --Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, 1775

Flag Day, June 14

'In God is Our Trust'
By Mark Alexander · Thursday, June 10, 2010

"Let us then ... under God, trust our cause to our swords." --Samuel Adams
Carrying our flag into battleIn advance of the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, allow me to suggest another date that should be observed with equal reverence by all Patriots.

At the dawn of the American Revolution, on the first Patriots' Day (April 19, 1775), armed citizens formed colonial militias that constituted the frontline of our nation's defense.

However, with hostilities mounting, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of some 27,000 colonial riflemen to defend the new nation, establishing the American Continental Army and, a day later, appointed George Washington as its commander in chief.

The 1st Continental Regiment consisted of 10 rifle companies from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, and they marched to Boston in support of the New England militia.

Fittingly, on June 14 two years later, the Second Continental Congress adopted the first flag of the United States, with the official entry reading, "Resolved that the flag of the thirteen United States be Thirteen stripes alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

See how June 14 became Flag Day at: How June 14 Became Flag Day

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Quote of the Day:
"Cherish, therefore, the spirit of our people, and keep alive their attention. Do not be too severe upon their errors, but reclaim them by enlightening them. If once they become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress, and Assemblies, Judges, and Governors, shall all become wolves." --Thomas Jefferson, letter to Edward Carrington, 1787

Tuesday's Twitters

Here's more Tuesday's Twitters, some funny, some not so. Enjoy.

CARTOONS Cartoons

Want to make a socialist really mad? Join the National Rifle Association. Dues are still only $35.00. NRA

Mexico's Presidente calls for YOUR guns to be banned, Democrats cheer We will remember NOvember

Barney Frank to Head Financial Regulatory Reform Conference Committee The fox is in charge of the hen house

Senators: Administration keeps Congress in dark on intel WashingtonTimes: Obama probably doesn't want to upset terrorists

Dennis Blair's Resignation - A Symptom of a More Serious Problem Problem

Salute the Danish Flag! It’s a Symbol of Western Freedom How they delt with immigration By: Susan MacAllen

Thanks To 3 Senators, China is Entrenched In Iraqi Oil For 20 Years Kerry, Shumer, & McCaskill. We will remember NOvember.

Prez Obama, No One in Arizona is Laughing Arizona

official:"WE WILL IGNORE THE LAW" He should read up on MISPRISON OF FELONY

What's the rush on Kagan? From the Desk of Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton

LibertyCentral.org America's Public Square. To harness the power of citizen voices.

News & Views from National Right To Work NRTW

Dedicated to grilling Congressman Anthony Weiner and all dishonest, crooked Weiner type dealings. Weiner Facts

Obama admin big on using example of Robin Hood, but when it comes to Three Little Pigs (self reliance and productivity), they're clueless!!!

Criminals obey "gun control" laws in the same manner politicians follow their oaths of office. – Anonymous

YouTube - Hillary Clinton on ShoreBank ShoreBank

Reading is super swell Let's all sing along Have you read the bill No I have not read the bill!

Critz in PA12 ran away from Obama, won; Case in HI01 embraced Obama, lost: Is there a lesson here?

Mercy Corp (partner w/Shorebanking) - An emerging vision for the Obama Admin Mercy Corp

Bam's Daze of the Weak Weak Dazeby Michael Goodwin Speak softly to our enemy and stick the American People.

Obama Flips on SCOTUS

Luv our TX Gov Rick Perry who's in his boots for the troops In His Boots

So, let's chat about the real world Reality in Phoenix

GOP wants special prosecutor in Joe Sestak case Sestak Case

Can we clone Chris Christie and send one to every state?

What's your copy machine doing? Copy Machine

Obama Escapes The Real World, Goes to California La La Land

My wife will buy anything marked down. Last year she bought an escalator.

80-Year-Old Army Veteran Shoots and Kills Armed Home Invader: Good for him

The Biden v. Holder Rivalry Continues The Sign

Who knew Helen Thomas was on the Flotilla? M/V Mavi Marmara to IDF before boarding: "Go back to Auschwitz!" Bye Bye Helen

Absolutely priceless: World Collapse Explained in 3 Minutes: Priceless

NumbersUSA Candidate Comparison Check Out Our Candidate Comparison Pages on immigration issues.Ask your candidate to fill out survey.

Little Known Fact: Helen Thomas was Larry King's first interview. He painted their conversation on a cave wall in France.

Waxman Drops The Bomb, We Cant Afford Obama HC Now he tells us

"A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."- Declaration of Independence

History Returns to Europe They are doomed to repeat it By Victor Davis. Why would the US want to copy it?

Calling for immigration reform before securing border is like asking for energy policy reform before stopping oil leak in Gulf.

"We were promised a Mess-iah, and so far all we've gotten is the "Mess"." - Rush

87% of illegal aliens picked up crossing border in AZ have criminal records. BO,either lock the border or let them move in with you!

Come to the Doctor's Tea Party Tea Party in San Diego, Aug 7th, Noon-3pm

Reforming the financial system without fixing Fannie and Freddie is like declaring a war on terror and ignoring al Qaeda.

I couldn't warm up to Nancy Pelosi if we were cremated together.

Flipper was unavailable, but we did get James Cameron Expert Advice

Dear Chicago residents... How do you feel about living in the Murder capital and being BANNED from owning a home protection gun?!?!?

When does the statute of limitations run out on blaming George W. Bush for all the world's problems? He Did It!

Support AZ Sign the Grassfire Petition

74 House Democrats Stand Up for a Free Internet In one of their more lucid moments!

Turd In The Punch Bowl: Cass Attacks Bush Turd

One thing for sure none of the women working in the obama admin have to worry about being on the cover of vogue--they are all ugly!!!

"If we find evidence of illegal behavior... Sestak Hey,Holder:Be meticulous about illegal job offers to Congressman,too.

"If we find evidence of illegal behavior... Fannie & Freddie Hey,Holder:Be meticulous about illegal Fannie & Freddie activity,too.

"If we find evidence of illegal behavior... Global Warming Hey,Holder: Be meticulous about fraudulent global warming claims,too.

"If we find evidence of illegal behavior... Illegal Immiration Hey, Holder: Be meticulous about illegal immigration, too.

Reading from Judicial Watch Obama WH Bribery, Part II

Don't let Fannie and Freddie return to old neighborhood - USA Today Investigate Them
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Quote of the Day:
"No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffusd and Virtue is preservd. On the Contrary, when People are universally ignorant, and debauchd in their Manners, they will sink under their own weight without the Aid of foreign Invaders." --Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, 1775

From Kovel's Komments

FROM KOVEL'S KOMMENTS

ANOTHER COMIC BOOK SELLS FOR BIG BUCKS

Another very expensive comic book sold a few months ago. A copy of Flash Comics No. 1 (the 1940 comic book that introduced the Flash and Hawkman) in pristine condition sold privately for $450,000. It had been sold in January 2006 for $273,125.

The sale was not an auction; it was part of a new "Make Offer to Owner (MOTO)" selling feature for Heritage Auctions registered users (HA.com). If you see an item auctioned by Heritage Auctions in the past that's listed in the Heritage Permanent Auction Gallery, you can make an anonymous offer. The owner can then decide to sell, set a different selling price or refuse to sell.

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"No nation was ever ruined by trade, even seemingly the most disadvantageous." --Benjamin Franklin and George Whaley, Principles of Trade, 1774

Desmond T. Doss - Medal of Honor Recipient

Today, on the 66th anniversary of D-Day, we remember Desmond T Doss, Medal of Honor Recipient.

"For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword...a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12

"Fellows, come over here and gather around. Doss wants to pray for us."

Corporal Desmond Doss, the lanky medic, cringed inside. This was not what he had meant when he'd suggested prayer to Lieutenant Goronto. Faced with an assault on the 400 foot sheer cliff that split the island of Okinawa, Doss had merely meant that each soldier might want to spend a few moments in personal, private prayer, before the attack began.

Prayer certainly was in order that April morning in 1945. Doss's 77th Division had landed on Okinawa after fierce fighting in Guam and Leyte. The Japanese were dug in all over the island. Presenting an additional barrier was the Maeda Escarpment, the 400 foot cliff that stretched across the island. The escarpment rose with a steep, rugged rise for the first 360 feet, then rose another 40-50 feet as a sheer face. Honeycombed throughout were multi-story caves, tunnels, and enemy gun emplacements. Wresting control of the escarpment from the enemy would be a major struggle, the Americans fighting not only a well entrenched and often camouflaged enemy, but formidable terrain. When the order to attack had come, Doss told Lieutenant Goronto, "I believe prayer is the best life saver there is. The men should really pray before going up."

Article continues here: Home Of Heroes

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Quote of the Day:
"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors." --George Washington

All About Wedgwood, Part III, Author Unknown

This is Part III of a continuing series.

Josiah Wedgwood came from a family of potters. He was born in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, in 1730. When nine years old he left school and went to work in his brother's pottery. In 1744 he became apprenticed to his brother Thomas. In 1752 he formed a partnership with Thomas Alders and John Harrison, and in 1754 with Thomas Wheildon, a famous potter at Fenton. They made pottery of good quality and form, now very rare.

In 1758 he started business alone in a small way at Stoke, and in 1759 returned to Burslem. He leased the Ivy House Works, and enlarged them. Here he improved the cheap cream-colored ware of that day, aiming at both artistic and mechanical perfection. All through his life he gave personal attention to details and was an incessant worker in spite of ill health and many setbacks.

In 1761 he started the Black Works at Burslem for the manufacture of black basalt, and in 1763 leased the Brick House or Bell House Works in Burslem. These three factories he managed continuously until his final removal to Etruria in 1773. In 1764 he married.

In 1768 Wedgwood took as a partner Thomas Bentley, a literary man with artistic tastes, who helped him materially in advancing the ornamental end of the business. Bentley remained a large part of the time in London, pushing the sale of the ware.

In 1769 Wedgwood & Bentley built the large works at Etruria, a mile north of Stoke-on-Trent. It was here that the finest of the Wedgwood pottery was made, many special orders being executed for European royal families and other notable persons. It was the largest and best pottery works ever established in England up to that time. Here Wedgwood built a mansion for himself and a model village for his workmen.

In 1773 he invented the jasper ware, perfecting it before 1787. During this period Wedgwood also attached to his works several famous designers, including John Flaxman, an artist of rare Classic taste, whose work is now highly prized by connoisseurs.

Bentley died in 1780, and Wedgwood ran the factories alone until 1790, when he took into partnership his three sons, Josiah, John, and Thomas. In 1793 his nephew, Thomas Byerley, was also taken, in, and the firm became Wedgwood, Sons & Byerley.

To be Continued.

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Quote of the Day:
"A constitution founded on these principles introduces knowledge among the people, and inspires them with a conscious dignity becoming freemen; a general emulation takes place, which causes good humor, sociability, good manners, and good morals to be general. That elevation of sentiment inspired by such a government, makes the common people brave and enterprising. That ambition which is inspired by it makes them sober, industrious, and frugal." --John Adams, Thoughts on Government, 1776

Message From Grand Isle

Message From Grand Isle, from John

I witnessed something yesterday I wanted to share with my friends. It was disappointing to say the least but not at all surprising. As most know, no as all know I am slightly literally challenged and do not write a letter that will ever get me recognized as a witty author or overly educated person but I think I usually get my message across. By the way kids stay in school and pay attention in English so you do not have this problem and also thank God for spell check.

Back to my point, I was in Grand Isle yesterday when we were visited by our president. As a lot know our street has about a dozen camps, one permanent resident, on it and yesterday we had a fair crowd of people. The first incident that was brought to my attention was four bus loads of, I guess you could call them workers, was spotted at the Bridge Side marina and looked as if they had come from New Orleans and not the most desirable workers if you get my drift. For you that do not know Bridge Side is the first marina coming onto Grand Isle and this is where the buses stopped and the WORKERS got off.

I later witnessed not four but five buses pass our street on Hwy 1 going to the end of the island our president was to visit. I made a statement to my neighbors they were probably going to stage a scenario where a large amount of people were working on our oil spill problem and guess what, I was right. Liz and I witnessed this on one of the specials when I got home and a large number of men had rakes and were dressed in white hazardous suits working on the beach. No one has seen these guys before yesterday and no one can find them now. I was told WWL is getting question after question about this today, go figure our leader not being truthful and staging something like this.

The next thing I really found astonishing was no one cared that he was on the island. I later saw 38 cops on motorcycles, yes I did count them, and many other police vehicles escort what I am sure was the president in his motorcade of black suburban. I was told he landed in Fouchon, about 10 miles from Grand Isle, then was brought to Grand Isle in the motorcade. I did see his helicopter and the escorts fly north of us to meet him at the Coast Guard facility were he spoke.

My point is when he went down hwy 1 not one person made an attempt to see him. There was no one taking pictures, no one even looking in his direction, no one lining the streets and waving flags, no one cared. I really think if that had of been any of our prior presidents, even Clinton, an attempt would have been made to be along the side of the road and cheer or wave. It is really sad that this country is being run by a man no one likes or has any respect for. God help us get through the change.

John Munnerlyn, a friend of Grand Isles

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Quote of the Day:
"A popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." --James Madison, letter to W.T. Barry, 1822

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Quote of the Day:
"What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual & surest support?" --James Madison, letter to W.T. Barry, 1822

Amateur Radio Hamfest Calendar for June 2010

Here are some Amateur Radio Hamfests you can enjoy in June 2010. See you there! If we have missed any, let us know and we will add them!

June 5 - Rochester Hamfest and Technology Expo, Barnard Carnival Grounds, Greece, NY
Rochester Hamfest

June 5 - Atlanta RC Hamfest, Jim Miller Park, Marietta, GA ARC Hamfest

June 12 - Knoxville Hamfest, Knoxville, TN Knoxville Hamfest

June 10-12 - Mid-Atlantic Antique Radio Club (MAARC) RadioActivity 2010, Sheraton Washington North Hotel, Beltsville, MD, MAARC RadioActivity

June 19 - Raritan Valley RC, W2QW Hamfest, Piscataway High School, Martinsville, NJ Raritan Hamfest


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Quote of the Day:
"No trees were killed in the transmission of this message; but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced!"

June Sale At Penny's Antiques & Wedgwood Pantry

For the entire month of June, get 10% off all Home & Garden items in our online catalogue.

See our newest listings:
1. Limoges France Sugar & Creamer
2. Tom Clancy's Teeth of the Tiger
3. Indiana Glass Co Ivy Bowls

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Quote of the Day:
"If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people ... must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done to the Constitution as the exigency may suggest and prudence justify." --Federalist No. 33