North Carolina puts its best foot forward again
E-voting rules head to court this week in North Carolina, where election officials stand accused of ignoring a tough new state law designed to raise…
Free Enterprise?
You know, I don’t have a problem with entrepreneurship–as a matter of fact, I love it. Nothing makes me feel better than dealing with someone…
The final Carnival of Cordite is up
Calm down–it’s the final one for this year. Gullyborg is going to take some well-earned time off. He’ll return in the new year with more…
I am worthy!
Well, sometime late yesterday, Blogger finally got around to reviewing my request to remove their stupid “word verification” from my blog posting. Hello, Your blog…
Just in time for Christmas?
OK, I know that you don’t live under a rock, so you’ve hear about “avian influenza”, better known as “bird flu”. If you haven’t, here’sone…
Concealed carry reciprocity or not?
(Via Mark C., an Internet correspondent) Most states that issue concealed carry permits have reciprocal agreements with other states–I honor your, you honor mine. Excellent…
Merry Christmas, troops
Hundreds of Fort Bragg families have something to smile about this Christmas. Seven hundred and fifty Christmas trees were given out to Fort Bragg soldiers…
Arrogance
Well, heck, I couldn’t possibly pay for it myself! Wait–the taxpayers can pay for it! House Speaker Jim Black on Wednesday defended spending taxpayer money…
Eerily familiar?
Headline from News.com: FBI: We’re not worried about terrorist cyberattack There’s nothing on my desk, or the director’s desk, that would cause any concern today,”…
Patriot Act closer to renewal?
Well’s here’s some juicy news from the freedom front–Arlyn Specter (RINO-PA) has announced that there has been a deal to renew the Patriot Act for…
Pity they won’t sell them to us “general public” types
Here’s a great survival item: A lightweight, non-woven blanket engineered by a South Carolina company is keeping disaster victims dry and warm from the Gulf…
Touching history
On the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, this article about the USS Arizona strikes a particular note. Not the garden variety Arizona article at all–maybe that’s…
Freakin’ Blogger
You have got to love this. I get ready to post on Blogger, and I have this cute little “word verification” crap at the bottom.…
Carnival of Cordite #40
Now in it’s 40th incarnation, the Carnival of Cordite is once again on the firing line. Gullyborg is in short-shrift mode, so we’re all going…
Own your own business
(Via El Reg) If you have the desire to own your own business, you might be interested in this opportunity. And yes, that’s all I’m…
Are French men not up to the task?
(Via Drudge) It would seem that French women prefer the effigy on Victor Noir’s grave to their own menfolk. So much for the vaunted prowness…
This land’s not your land…
(Via Worldnet Daily) The legacy of the Kelo decision continues, as governments get more and more audacious in their abuse of eminent domain: Seizure limited…
Chalk up #1000
Yes, my home state of North Carolina has executed the 1000th person since the death penalty was reinstated. The professionally indignant are, well, indignant. Oh…
Like the .45 ACP?
If you’re a fan of the .45 ACP, here’s a site with some interesting information for you. If you’re a fan of other calibers (there…
Because we can do more than stick a yellow ribbon on our cars
Does the name Jim Scoutten ring a bell? He’s the host of Shooting USA and Sighting In, 2 interesting gun programs on the Outdoor Life…
OK, so waste 3 minutes of your time
This was sent to me by one of my numerous Internet spies. As he noted, “Someone has way to much time on their hands”. Anyone…
Shot in the foot?
(Via Claire Wolfe) The dominos of modern criminal science just keep falling. First, we find out that fingerprints may not be a reliable identifier, now…
Not to be outdone
Our politicians at the Federal level apparently want to prove that they will not lag behind the State of NC in graft.
A little local political color
Never let it be said that North Carolina doesn’t havethe best politicians money can buy.
Happy Thanksgiving
A lot of us think of Thanksgiving as a time to eat too much, take a couple of days off work, watch football on TV…
The Carnival of Cordite is on the air!
Yes, the Carnival of Cordite #39 is up at Resistance is Futile!. Once again, Gullyborg has all sorts of gunny goodness and this time, some…
Not harsh enough by half
(Via Drudge) An Ohio judge has sentenced a woman who abandoned cats in a local park to 14 days in jail. Oh, and a night…
What Hero are you?
(Via the GeekWithA.45) Me, I’m Maximus. You scored as Maximus. After his family was murdered by the evil emperor Commodus, the great Roman general Maximus…
Sony–not done just yet
Wired reporter Bruce Schneier has this interesting piece on the Sony BMG music rootkit fiasco. It’s interesting to see how long this thing was floating…