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Reminder, its back to standard time now beginning at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Wee bit of trivia a.m. = ante merideim which is Latin for before noon. p.m. = post meridiem which is Latin for after noon. Why Daylight Savings Time to begin with? http://www.timeanddate.com/time/dst/history.html History of Daylight Saving Time - DST The concept of setting the clocks ahead in the spring in order to make better use of natural daylight was first introduced by US inventor Benjamin Franklin in 1784. Benjamin Franklin first introduced DST. ©iStockphoto.com/Oleg ShipovDaylight Saving Time (DST) is a change in the standard time with the purpose of making better use of daylight and conserving energy. Clocks are generally set ahead one hour during DST, meaning that the Sun rises one hour later in the morning and sets one hour later than it otherwise would have done. Sunrise & Sunset in my city Benjamin Franklin Although DST has only been used for about 100 years, the idea was conceived many years before. Ancient civilizations are known to have engaged in a practice similar to modern DST where they would adjust their daily schedules to the Sun's schedule. For example, the Roman water clocks used different scales for different months of the Year. American inventor and politician Benjamin Franklin is often credited with being the inventor of DST, even though it was never put into practice in his lifetime. In his 1784 essay “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light” he proposed the idea, although a little jokingly, to economize the use of candles by getting people out of bed earlier in the morning, making use of the natural morning light instead. George Vernon Hudson Another major contributor to the invention of DST was New Zealand entomologist George Vernon Hudson. In 1895, Hudson presented a paper to the Wellington Philosophical Society, proposing a two-hour shift forward in October and a two-hour shift back in March. Seasons are opposite in the Earth's two hemispheres Hudson followed up his proposal with an article in 1898, and although there was interest in the idea, it was never followed through. William Willett Indepentently from Hudson, British builder William Willett proposed the introduction of DST in 1905. He suggested setting the clocks ahead 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, and switching them back by the same amount on each of four Sundays in September, a total of eight DST switches per year. Willett’s Daylight Saving plan caught the attention of Robert Pearce who introduced a bill to the House of Commons in February 1908. The first Daylight Saving Bill was drafted in 1909, presented to Parliament several times and examined by a select committee. However, the idea was opposed by many, especially farmers, and thus the bill was never made into a law. Willett died in 1915 without getting the chance to see his idea come to life. DST first used in Europe Germany was the first country to implement DST. Clocks there were first turned forward at 11:00 p.m. (23:00) on April 30, 1916. DST history in Europe The rationale was to minimize the use of artificial lighting in order to save fuel for the war effort during World War I. The idea was quickly followed by Britain and many other countries, including the United States. Many countries reverted back to standard time post-World War I. It wasn’t until the next World War that DST made its return in many countries in order to save vital energy resources for the war. Franklin D. Roosevelt US President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted year-round DST in the United States, called “War Time” during World War II from February 9, 1942 to September 30, 1945. The change was implemented 40 days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and during this time, the U.S. time zones were called “Eastern War Time”, “Central War Time”, and “Pacific War Time”. After the surrender of Japan in mid-August 1945, the time zones were relabeled “Peace Time”. Britain applied “Double Summer Time” during World War II by setting the clocks two hours ahead of GMT during the summer and one hour ahead of GMT during the winter. Modern DST in the US In the United States, DST caused widespread confusion from 1945 to 1966 for trains, buses and the broadcasting industry because states and localities were free to choose when and if they would observe DST. Congress decided to end the confusion and establish the Uniform Time Act of 1966 that stated DST would begin on the last Sunday of April and end on the last Sunday of October. However, states still had the ability to be exempt from DST by passing a local ordinance. The U.S. Congress extended DST to a period of ten months in 1974 and eight months in 1975, in hopes to save energy following the 1973 oil embargo. The trial period showed that DST saved the energy equivalent of 10,000 barrels of oil each day, but DST still proved to be controversial. Many complained that the dark winter mornings endangered the lives of children going to school. After the energy crisis was over in 1976, the U.S. changed their DST schedule again to begin on the last Sunday in April. DST was amended again to begin on the first Sunday in April in 1987. Further changes were made after the introduction of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Daylight Saving or Savings? Daylight Saving today DST aka Daylight savings time is now in use in over 70 countries worldwide and affects over a billion people every year. The beginning and end dates vary from one country to another. The European Union adopted the “Summer Time” period that was used in the United Kingdom for many years, where DST begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. DST changes in the US (Washington DC) DST changes in the UK (London) DST changes in Europe (Paris) The DST schedule in the U.S. was revised several times throughout the years. From 1987 to 2006, the country observed DST for about seven months each year. The current schedule was introduced in 2007 and follows the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which extended the period by about one month. Today, DST starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Currently, most of the United States observes DST except for Hawaii and most of Arizona, as well as the U.S. insular areas of Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.

Few years back I bought a G23 from a officer who said it was his former duty weapon.  This one glock is different from the other six that own, its release which cosmetically appears the same, simply looks bent outwards giving a shoulder for your thumb.  I just assume its a extension, or a homegrown version.  Can't you bend it yourself?

Sir, you are correct. I usually get an email or a facebook anouncement on deals there too, here is the link and ad: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/18370/s/beretta-92s-italian-police-trade-in-s-9mm/ [URL=http://s963.photobucket.com/user/runco0318/media/PSABERETTA_zpsf2073a8b.jpg.html][/URL]

Crossbreed for me.  I have about 5 for my various rotation.  I like their background as a company.

Got an email from these folks, great deal on used Italian police trade in Beretta 92S @$297.00. Be warned due to the mag release button, 92FS or M9 mags may not work with out the notch. Link to the deal: http://www.topgunsupply.com/beretta-model-92-s-italian-police-imports.html [URL=http://s963.photobucket.com/user/runco0318/media/Beretta92S_zpsfddde660.jpg.html][/URL] I admit I did not know anything about 92S, this is what I found: In order to meet requirements of some law enforcement agencies, Beretta modified the Beretta 92 by adding a slide-mounted combined safety and decocking lever, replacing the frame mounted manual thumb safety. This resulted in the 92S which was adopted by several Italian law enforcement and military units. The later relocation of the magazine release button means these models (92 & 92S) cannot necessarily use later magazines, unless they have notches in both areas. Data source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_92

Very thankful these men made it their business, to push their beliefs, push their ideas, and push their judgment onto society.  We need more men and women to do the same today, and not be scared or intimidated of what their neighbor or friend may think or voice about them.    George Washington James Madison Thomas Jefferson John Adams Benjamin Franklin Alexander Hamilton George Mason Gouverneur Morris Roger Sherman James Wilson Edmund Randolph many more   Source: http://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-founding-fathers/about-the-founding-fathers/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founding_Fathers_of_the_United_States

I honestly believe I am nearing the end to complete my gun collection, with only a few more to go, before I can say done!  What are the guns that are a must on your list before you kick the bucket, a serious and realistic list, and please share why.   Mine: 1.) Glock 19gen 2, cheezy for a bucket list, but I need one to complete my collection. 2.) Dan Wesson 1911 Valor, I still don't have my first 1911 3.) Savage 10/110 FCP HS Precision 308 or 300 Win Mag, I was originally wanting a Remington M24 or something similar, changed my mind mind after reading multiple articles on the Savage. 4.) Sig Sauer MK25, Just want the anchor. 5.) Ruger Super Redhawk 44Mag with a 9 1/2" barrel, have always wanted one since I was 18, just too many other guns got in the way. 6.) Another high end 22LR bolt action, for another heirloom.  

For the record, it will take 8 to 10 to carry me.  Not a light person.  BTW always carry on the feet side, much lighter, about slipped one time, which would have caused a bad chain reaction.  :shhh:

Every serious gun owner has owned or still has either a Winchester or Marlin lever action.  I agree the older the better.  I for one like older dark walnut stocks.  I currently have three, a Marlin 30AW 30/30, Winchester 94XTR (carbine), and Winchester 9422.   Would like to own a pistol caliber though. 

I didn't take it that way, but taking ones life because of health issue to me is the same slippery slope as euthanasia. 

I knew I would take a lot of criticism from my response, but I just believe that life is special and very precious.  As society looses this concept, and hides, yes hides behind I respect choices, and who am I to judge others, the precious human life becomes more distant and grows cold with value.  We already murder children before they are born by no fault of their own, we are already on the path to let terminally ill people kill themselves and we promote it as if that was honorable and respectful.  Oregon already allows medical help to help qualified terminally ill people end their life.  What is next?  Let people die because its too costly to treat the medical conditions, murder mentally ill people because their quality of life and society cannot be compared, people with certain religious affiliations, legalize all illegal drugs so people can do what they want, get rid of people with red hair, people who are fat, people who smoke, people who don't wear motorcycle helmets, and so on.  Once we take away the sanctity of life, where does it stop.  All life is precious and deserves protection.     Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness was once just a dream.  I guess that should be changed to just Liberty and pursuit of happiness............... :2cents:

Do you brush your teeth?  Why not let nature take its course?  Obviously, a littly silly, but life is precious, and we should as individuals protect it to the best of our ability!

I don't agree about who are we not to tell someone they can't end their life.   With anything precious, we should do all that we can do to protect it, even if it is not ours.  People need to help people, not ignore people.  Society places to much emphasis on judging or the perception of judging.    Suicide is the most selfish act anyone can ever do, with absolutely no regard to loved ones, friends, and people in their lives. 

Sorry, my IP address will never ever show on MSNBC website for them to use to show to their paying advertising customers of how many hits they had, even if its a gun poll.  If it was Fox, a different story.  I simply dislike strongly any of the 3 big networks news, MSNBC, CNN and alike.   I think we chased this same rabbit about 9 mos ago.

In my roll at church, I have had the experience over the years to see people suffer from disease and be in their presence when they pass away.  I have lost a many family members to cancer and heart disease.  I am not scared to die, for I absolutely know my fate.  However, the process of dying does scare me.  I believe all life is precious and is very scared.  For me to make a decision to end my own life regardless of circumstances, personally, socially, economically, or illness, I cannot phantom that thought, it goes against my DNA of who I am, and what I believe, but I do believe people are charged to make a positive difference with someone up to their last breath, regardless if that is their last breath is in peace or in agony.   The positive impact could be with a nurse at the hospital, a doctor, ambulance driver, a neighbor, a friend, a loved one, a story in the newspaper to thousands, a post in internet, or who knows.     The promotion of murder (to me suicide is murder) regardless of mercy or not, should never be in the public eye.  The promotion of all life is scared from inception to the last draw of breath, is what mankind needs, should protect and above all be thankful for!   Be a positive inspiration, or shut the pie hole!   My :2cents:

Are deer stories like fish stories?................just kidding, what a story.  Glad you found it. 

Urrrrrrrrr!

I liked Jose when he first arrived on the scene in the 80s, but quickly turned against him and his attitude.  I think he was one of the first active players to require a fee for his autograph!  No tear in my eye here! 

T   Thanks man!  I do have a mission at the moment, I am trying to collect ponys for my 4 boys.  Have 3 ponys and 1 Sig, the Sig will become mine, just need another pony on down the road.  I missed a SOCOM with Knights handguard <$900.  Hoping I can find another deal some time soon.    http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_29/254732_Colt_LE6920_SOCOM_I_with_Knights_rail_on_clearance_for__899_.html https://www.gunbuyer.com/p-58950-colt-mfg-le6920-socom-16-with-knights-armament-quad-rail.aspx#.VFGWRRar_Zd

I can't get enough of Baseball!  Between my #2 son's last BB game it tomorrow, and this 7th game of the WS, I am in utter BB heaven at the moment.  I want the Royals to win too!  

If he needs the money, so be it.  What are we really going to learn that was not mentioned in No Easy Day, Mark Owen?  Other than an identity?

I feel like a kid with a new toy. Its refreshing to see and to hold a rifle over a carbine, even though I have a A2, this is sweet! First, last week I received this notice from Buds: Today, received the UPS notice my item had been delivered, and tonight I am taking pictures of this:

I am no attorney, but in a civil case the need to prove preponderance of evidence would weigh heavy with a dead cow, nearby field, nearby fence repair, and etc.  No need to prove without doubt, just preponderance only.  I think this would be a slam dunk settle out of court type of deal based upon what I read.  Recommend an attorney, and seek damages from any/all pastures in the immediate area, i.e. 1 mile radius.  Someone will settle   BTW, what can she recoup above and beyond the value of the car of which she will be compensated by the insurance?  Was she hurt?  Did she lose any work?    Pssst, since TN has the road kill law, I would have taken the cow to the butcher, can anyone say NY Strip baby! :yum:

Thanks! 

I really don't know.  My shop never had heat!  I did borrow one of those jet heaters one time, though it was hot, the noise was not worth the heat!