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All of those were great, but the fact that I'm struggling with weight loss (or lack thereof), I especially loved these. 85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and exercise is the key to weightloss. Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lbs. I'll be a happy SOB when I can manage to find my way to the 250 mark. Sad, I know.

It does look very good. I'l take the leftovers.

You lucky SOB! That was one of my recommendations, but I didn't expect you to tease me with a damn picture.

Congrats!

Not that I'm any kind of expert, but I've made a final decision to go with the LMT upper for my current build. I've heard nothing but good things about their quality and service.

Ok. I did see the previews for that. I'll pass on that job. I'd hate for someone to have to fill in the hole when I fall and hit the ground.

Did this start tonight? I missed it. My girlfriend had me watching Intervention.

That was hardcore. Very hardcore and no fear.

Par for the course?

That's simply a poor habit, IMHO. If the round doesn't fire the first time, odds are it won't go off the second time. By time you attempt a second strike, realize that's not gonna work, then realize "OH MY GOD.....I BETTER RACK THE SLIDE.....you're likely dead meat. IMHO, you should never attempt a second strike, even at the range. Again, a very poor habit to get yourself into. With that being said, the "second strike" argument doesn't count. Next?

Just a couple of piece of s*** mother f*****! Know what I'm sayin?

The DOJ gave their approval back in March of this year. Just last month, inside sources leaked information saying they (FCC) have also approved the merger, but this hasn't been released to the public as of yet. Even though many refer to the deal as a "merger of equals", Sirius will actually acquire XM for nearly $5 billion in stock. I guess merger just sounds a bit more innocent to those who are or may be against the deal. To help ensure the FCC's approval, Sirius/XM argeed to GIVE 20 something (28, I think) channels to the "minorities", due to growing pressure from the Congressional Black Caucus. At first they agreed to only 12 channels, but that wasn't enough free stuff for them. Per usual, they are always looking for a handout. I can't say for sure, but I'm sure Sirius/XM only agreed to this, because they're sure those channels won't last long. With 95% of people still listening to free radio, the minorities won't have the funds to support the channels they were given. A huge plus to the whole merger, is the fact that Sirius CEO Mel Karmazin will retain his CEO title after the merger. XM CEO Hugh Panero stepped down last year. If I remember correctly, XM chairman Gary Parsons will remain the chairman after the merger is complete.

I'm glad someone said it before I did.

It's nice to hear about taking your daughter along. I'm looking into purchasing a little .22 for my 9 year old daughter. I'm not sure if I'm gonna go with a bolt action or automatic. As of now, I'm leaning towards the bolt for some reason.

Sounds like a bunch of morons who just wanted to hear themselves on the radio.

Just getting into the AR scene, I don't claim to be very knowledgable on the quality of each brand. What I can tell you is, nearly everyone I have talked to about AR's has made it a point to tell me what garbage Olympic Arms rifles are. Again, I have no personal expreiences with them, but I have yet to hear anyone talking good about them.

+1 OK, I take back my previous statement. Not only do I miss the food in Chicago, but the museums are also a huge plus. The Museum of Science and Industry, Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and the ever famous Shedd Aquarium are all "must see" attractions while visiting the Chicagoland area. I do miss those.

Here are some animations showing how they work. Striker-Fired http://www.genitron.com/glock23/intglock.html This will show S/A and D/A Modes. Watch the top of the screen for modes. http://www.genitron.com/IntPistol.html S/A - You can hide certian parts of the gun by clicking the boxes near the bottom/left side of the screen. This will allow you to see the inner- workings. http://www.m1911.org/loader.swf

Many of the Pro's and Con's will be purely based on personal opinions. I'd suggest going to a range that rents hand guns. This way you'll get a feel for what's best for YOU. SA - Single Action. In this mechanism the firearm's hammer is fully cocked, and the trigger pull performs the single action of dropping the hammer to hit the firing pin and fire the round. These pistols are generally carried "cocked & locked", where the hammer is back and safety is engaged. Well known examples of this are the M1911, Browning/FN Hi-Power, some variants of the HK USP, SIG P-Series SAO pistols, CZ-75 SA, and FN FNP SA. DA - Double Action. In this mechanism the trigger pull performs the two actions of cocking the hammer, and then releasing it to fire the round. The British often refer to DA as "Trigger Cocking" for this reason, and it helps many folks to think of DA in this way. DA autos are further split into three other categories as follows. DA/SA - Double Action / Single Action. These pistols fire the first round Double Action, and all following shots are fired single action. They generally use a decocking lever to safely lower the hammer, but block contact with the firing pin so the chambered round is not fired. Caution Decockers can fail, so always point the pistol in a safe direction when decocking. Decocker failures are rare in modern firearms, but do occasionally happen. Some older designs are more prone to failure. DAO - Double Action Only. In these pistols the hammer always stays down, and the trigger operates only in Double Action. Many well known brands of pistols are available in the Double Actions. Some are only available DA/SA or DAO, and many are available in either mechanism. Well known examples include SIG, H&K, CZs and Clones, Ruger, Taurus, Kel-Tec, Walther, FN, Beretta, and Smith & Wesson metal frame autos. DAO with reduced trigger pull - These are the new breed of DA pistols, pioneered by Para Ordnace's "LDA" - Light Double Action. These pistols keep the hammer down, but cycling the slide pre-tentions the main spring / hammer spring. The result is a lighter weight DAO trigger pull, and some also provide for a shorter trigger pull & reset. Some also have the ability to revert back to a full weight DA trigger pull to give a second try if the round does not initially fire - this is known as restrike capability. Beyond Para's LDA, examples are SIG's DAK, H&K's LEM, and some Kel-Tec and Smith & Wesson Pistols. Edit: It has been brought to my attention that the hammer rests in a partially cocked position on the Kel-Tec PF-9, P-32, and P3AT; and possibly a few other pistols as well SFA - Striker Fired Action. These pistols use a Striker, basically a hammer & firing pin in one. Most operate similarly to a lightened Double Action. Cycling the slide partially pre-cocks the striker, and the trigger pull finishes cocking the striker before releasing it to fire the round. Some pistols have the striker pre cocked only a small to moderate amount and are much like DAO in a traditional hammer & firing pin pistol. Others almost fully pre-cock the striker and are much like SA in a hammer & firing pin pistol. Others yet have striker mechanisms that are much like DA/SA. Glocks are undoubtedly the best known SFA pistols; others include Springfield Armory XD, Walther P-99 / S&W99, S&W M&P and Sigma, Taurus Millenium, Mil. Pro, 24/7, and CZ 100.

True, but I have a feeling that he doesn't really know what he needs.

Don't ask me why, but now you folks really have me wondering what the "inside scoop" is on that moron. Until then, I'll be patiently waiting on :Paul Harvey voice: the rest of the story.

The food is the only part of Chicago I miss. Pizza Place to check out; Uno's (Pizzeria Uno) Lou Malnati's Giordano's Geno's If you make it to Warrenville, Il (S/W Burbs), I'll pay top dollar for a couple sausage, mushroom and onoin pizzas. My sister usually brings some on the flight down here, but it's been a while. Killer thincrust.

Fat Mo's was the greatest at one time. That was when their only location was on 8th Ave./Franklin Rd. Once they began to branch out, the quality went to s**t. With the quality went their Rocky Road milk shakes. Once they quit serving those, I quit eating there.

Another great choice. I've eatin' at the one in Murfreesboro. I think they only serve double burgers. They also offer about 40,000 toppings/condiments, all for the same price. The fries are a whole other story. They give you a truck load of those bad boys.

HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!! They are the best! They cook their burgers in several different kinds of grease. They cook it in one kind, move to the next kind, move to the next kind....and so on. It's wild, and it's wild good. My only complaint is, they need to have longer hours.