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Probably would go to the courts. Seems the further back from inauguration day you go, the murkier things get once you back past a few key dates. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/09/14/what-happens-if-a-u-s-presidential-candidate-withdraws-or-dies-before-the-election-is-over/

Essentially, yes. I think some people were burned by this in the primary with a few of the candidates dropping out if memory serves.

Cool. If you want to mix it up a little, you can let the meat cook inside the pot with everything else. That's become my preferred method. Saves me a step and some cleanup, plus some people swear it helps with flavoring. Ehh, all things in moderation, lol. In all seriousness, since I have hypertension, I do keep an active watch on the sodium content of things without getting too crazy. I try to use fresh or low sodium ingredients whenever possible, such as just chopping up a tomato instead of using a canned alternate. From that alone, you can cut a few hundred mg's of sodium down to about half a dozen. I also don't put salt on very much, and when I do, it's just a wee bit. I use more black pepper and spices to bring up a flavor as a substitute. Calories however...that's a sometimes it's a little, sometimes it's a lot kind of thing.

How long do you let it all cook? And in a pot or slow cooker?

I think this can be a fun and informative thread thread if we keep it going. Basically, post a pic of what you cooked/prepared for yourself or your family...either a meal or a snack so good you have to share. That way, if someone likes what they see, they can ask for the recipe, or preparation tips. I'll kick things off with what I made for supper tonight: Grilled steak (charcoal, not gas)- marinated with Italian dressing for 8 hours, cooked somewhere between medium/medium well Honey gold potatoes- half cooked in a boiling pot, then sauteed to finish with olive oil, pressed garlic, butter, and cracked pepper Romaine salad with Mexican cheese blend Small/med amount of Italian dressing drizzled over everything

Site is working pretty good from my side here. Thanks for all the effort to keep things humming.

Those men deserved better than to die so we could provide a "presence" without any strategic forethought. Even sadder is the lesson their loss bought seems to have been missed in the years since. Our country is a better place because they stood watch when called upon. I hope the years since have brought a sense of peace to their friends and family.

If the Cubs can win, Theo Epstein should be in the Hall of Fame under whatever categories general managers go in under. Doing what he has to build championship teams in Boston and now possibly Chicago is a crazy consistent job.

The Titans or Predators need to get this guy to come to town...hell, a pro league should put him on an arena or stadium tour. Amazing dual artistic skills.

Not necessarily true. http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/06/18/x-celebrities-love-guns/ Add to this list Clint Eastwood who while isn't acting much these days, has become one of the most respected directors in Hollywood by artists, critics, and fans alike.

Also helps me track and control spending easier. The amount every 10 days goes into a spreadsheet, and if I see anything out of norms without a reason (car repair, insurance, ect..) then I look into what I was doing to spend that much.

Small, but maybe telling bit of minutia from BCBS. Paying my premium the other month, I see they aren't taking credit card payments online, and I have to call a number. After doing it again this month, I get curious. So, I poke around a bit. Their official excuse is "the rise in credit card processing fees" and wanting to "keep operational costs under control." I'm calling BS. If the cost of processing fees is adding up, disclose the amount and add it to my bill if I choose that option. I've never seen it be more than a few bucks with the other places that pass along that cost. What I really think is happening is BCBS wants everyone's checking account accessible so they can reach into them during a pinch. They're pushing automatic payments a lot, which I always see as the company making sure they get their money from people who can only pay so many accounts per month, because the bank will cover the amount in the negative, and charge an overdraft fee if needs be. With a credit card, it's a lot easier to dispute a charge and get it taken care of in your favor. That and not wanting my bank account info in someone else's database is why I like using my credit card for all my payments. I just pay my card off 2-3 times a month to avoid interest charges. Maybe I'm just being paranoid.

Annual issue. Introduced in committee, legislative tricks used to kill it with some version of plausible deniability. Hard to find money and candidates in state rep races to challenge the entrenched ones, and it's not like the Republican supermajority is worried about anyone voting Democrat in the general, so no pressure to deliver on certain issues.

I know I've seen Revolvers at Mid Tenn's Pawn & Loan.

Oy vey...you just opened the can of worms marked "best distance to zero a 5.56 long gun."

Yes, sling hardware is overpriced, at least in the cost/benefit analysis as I see it. Take that basic $10 sling, use some parachute cord and attach it to the sling mount under the FSP and you have the same effect of a QD swivel. Want it of? It takes all of three extra seconds to unfasten the sling if you want to remove it. Though aside from cleaning, I have a hard time seeing why you'd need to. I think the regular sling is good to go for more than shooting wabbits. You can use it for stability in most shooting positions. It's also practical for carrying in the front with the sling over the shooting shoulder and under the support arm. I carried my M4 with that same style sling in Iraq and Afghanistan and actually preferred it over all the taticool slings that were saturating the market...though I admit that the Vickers BFG and VTAC types hadn't come out yet, and those are pretty good (though I'd say people are shelling out for for "Vickers" on the BFG). With the panic about to hit, a good bit of ammo and/or a spare parts kit would be a far better investment. Regardless, I think the sling is one of the last pieces of kit someone should be overthinking about with their first AR. Get good at putting rounds on target, find the sights/optic you want, and then you can overpay for a sling you'll barely use.

Unless you want to shell out money otherwise better spent, this one ought to serve well enough. If you want to get all tactical, you can use some parachute cord on the ends to do the same thing an overpriced swivel mount would do. https://www.amazon.com/Military-Point-Sling-Adjusters-Made/dp/B01E3DPLVW/ref=pd_lpo_200_tr_t_3/161-5037981-2144636?ie=UTF8&refRID=TZ2M80R3ZAEKS3RZDD8V If you must have something tactical, I'm partial to the Viking Tactics product line...though I think the padded sling is not worth the extra money.

This offering from Primary Arms is probably in line with what you need for 100-200 without breaking the bank. http://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-3x-red-dot-magnifier-gen-iii/p/pa3xgeniii/ You'll need a flip arm mount sold separately. http://www.primaryarms.com/pa-flip-mount-std-height/p/pamqf-01/ The biggest pain will be making sure whatever mount you get lines up the magnifier with your red dot correctly. You'll need to take some measurements to be sure. Also, that magnifier is going to make the red dot look a lot bigger. My EoTech came with a magnifier on a promotion, and I sold it because I didn't like how the EoTech reticle looked with it. A simple red dot shouldn't be as bad, just something to think about.

I'm fine with it, as long as we're acknowledging the limitations of the training that can be done there. If I'm working on my marksmanship fundamentals, or like you said sighting in or load evals, things like that...it's a great place. When I want to practice draw & shoot with my pistol, or walk & shoot with my SBR, then it's off to OK Corral. I'm giddy to try their new shoot house on a weekday once the temperatures get to the nicer side of chilly. As to the RSO's at Stones River...fully agree they have their reasons for how they act. I've never had one be unprofessional, but I also liken the experience to how ranges were run in the Army, so I'm used to it. I also try to remember that they're volunteers if memory serves, so I'm thankful they're willing to give their time to the benefit of the shooting community.

Stones River Hunter Education Center https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/stones-river-hunter-education-center Some people love it, some people hate it. For the money charged, it's a very well resourced, and safe place to shoot. Worth a try since it's close by.

A .22 M&P Compact is on my want to buy list based on what I've heard/read. I'd ask you to give me first dibs if you ever want to sell it, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. So many reasons to keep it around as long as it still fires. Great purchase.

Haha, she was going to cost you money regardless. At least this way, the Bank of Dad is supporting the firearms industry in a small way.

Nothing crazy. Some boxes of PMC Bronze 9mm for range time with my VP9, and 2x20rd boxes of 55gr Speer Gold Dot for my HD SBR ammo. Got it on sale at PSA.

I kept looking for the other kind of pig on an AR, until I re-read the OP and saw "on the receiver." Bet she'd love the flaming pig on the end of the barrel, though!