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Just finished watching Surrogates with Bruce Willis. It was a last-minute selection at RedBox, and both the wife and I were quite impressed! It was a great sci-fi flick with an excellent premise and a plot that kept its pace throughout the movie. For just a buck rental, it was well worth it; it was probably one of the best movies we've seen in a long time. Nothing overly spectacular in the special effects department, but that is what make it such a good film, it wasn't like Avatar or the Transformer series where it seemed like the CGI was used to prop up a weak script. Well worth the rental, especially if you enjoy sci-fi flicks that actually have a good storyline! Cheers! M2

T-bonez I emailed a buddy and he concurred that he knew of no laws in Texas that would prohibit your shipping a pistol here for work. Since Novak's is an FFL, it's legal to do so from out of state. However, he did add a good point, that being that maybe an FFL would be cheaper depending on what they charge. He felt it might be less expensive because an FFL can ship via USPS for around $20. Thus, if they charge $20 for their services, that would only be a total of $40. He thought the FedEx air shipment would probably be more than that... Just food for thought. I will see what my 01 FFL bud says and let you know on Monday. Cheers! M2

T-bonez Most of my encounters with FedEx haven't been positive; but I am sure you can ship a firearm to a licensed company without going through a FFL. A few years back, I sent a Yugo M70AB2 back to Century to get the front sight uncanted and had to go to a specific FedEx location to do so. The kid behind the counter was a bit surprised when I told him I needed to ship an AK; but he didn't have any problems with it. I am almost absolutely certain Texas has no laws against it, as it is a very gun-friendly state; but I work with a guy who is an 01 FFL and also manufacturers ARs so I will confirm that with him on Monday. I am pretty sure you are just dealing with the the usual idiots at Fedex...you've already found this, but for anyone else who may run into this same problem here is FedEx's policy (scroll down to 'Firearms'): If I recall correctly, pistols have to go via air transport and rifles ground, but they'll know that. I'd try another FedEx location... Good luck! M2 p.s. Tim, just need to confirm there are no state or local laws where you are that would require going through an FFL, are there?

The clip is from Episode 3.1 of A Bit Of Fry & Laurie, which aired on 9 January 1992...scroll down to 'Alan and The Department.' Cheers! M2 p.s. Or, watch it here...

It didn't last long, I snagged a Czech-built 91/38 Mosin carbine at the SA show a week later...

I wish I could, but about all can do is offer to buy a couple of rounds the next time you're in SA!

I'll throw the offer out...anyone stuck at the 'Deid who finds themselves in desperate need of stuff like rank or whatnot, send me a PM. I'll be more than happy to help out (within reason, of course). It's the least I can do. Cheers! M2

Picked up a nice SKS-M (the kind that takes AK mags) today for $375, which isn't bad considering they are going for $475-500 on GunBroker.com! Here are some quick pics from the ad, I just got home from a long day of driving and am trying to relax... For those not familiar with the SKS-M, it is the same size as a paratrooper but does not have a bayonet (the SKS-D does). And yeah, that's a 5-round AK magazine; but it will take a 30-rounder easily. Most SKS-Ms have thumbhole stocks like this, which I am not a big fan of... ...but this one has the Monte Carlo-style stock which makes it look more like the "normal" SKS. It was my first firearm purchase in almost two months! Cheers! M2

A quick review on the first half hour of Bitch Slap...very disappointing! For one, the 'unrated' version is no worse than PG-13. Lots of cleavage, but no real boobs. Unsat! Secondly, so far the movie's focused on one location, with brief "flashbacks" that are cheesy attempts to mimic Sin City. Again, unsat. Lastly, the violence so far is--believe it or not--pretty tame. If I can't have big boobs, at least give me some Jason Statham-type asskicking! There's a few scenes with a little gratuitous violence, but for the most part it is very lacking. If there had been some hot nude chicks I could forgive this, but since neither have materialized, a big unsat! The acting is a notch or two above a porno, and the three main characters are easy on the eyes; but so far it's not anywhere close to what I had hoped! And I doubt it'll get any better... Cheers! M2

They're a paying sponsor, which helps support the forum. If you feel so compelled, we could start charging for the privilege of posting girly pics on here; giving you full credit for the idea, of course... I thought you announced your departure from this forum anyway...

Brick Great report, thanks! Based on my wheel gun experiences, I would say all your comments are on target (weak pun intended)... Cheers! M2

I got my second masters thru AMU, took the comp and it wasn't that bad. Four questions and six hours of upper level BS'ing supported by facts. Going back and reviewing the objectives from the core classes helped, if you can answer those then you should do well on the exam. Heck, just knowing how to properly answer a question at the graduate level (a stated position supported by fact-based arguments) and taking good notes in the core classes during the program will allow you to kick ass (I pass with distinction on all four questions, and graduated with honors, and I'm really not that smart!). However, I did take the classes seriously, to include typing up all my highlights and notes from the books. If it was a core class (testable on the comp), I paid particular attention to the texts. Being organized and taking the program seriously will make a big difference in how you do. My classes weren't particularly tough, just a lot of reading and paper writing and online discussion inputs... All in all I think the comp is the way to go. The thesis and practicum approaches may be more of a pain that you realize. They should easy at first, but once you do a little research on them you'll find they require a lot of time and effort... Hope that helps! Cheers! M2

Can't remember if this has been posted; but give the dude credit, he maintains proper control of his weapon despite taking a hot round (from the guy on his left) down the back of his shirt! Cheers! M2 Video proof that not everyone should own a gun... One more...

Vandal Too many words, not enough... Cheers! M2

OK, there is probably some hot high school trim out there; but this is no way to go about getting some… Of course, back in my hometown there are 22-yr-olds in high school; but it's not because they lied about their age! Cheers! M2

Although Snoop's down with nerds... Anyhow, as for the original "issues," it's simple: cyber badge = yes, cyber wings = no. But it’s too late, the decision has been made. Love it or hate it, doesn’t matter, ‘cause you gotta learn to live with it! Cheers! M2

Yep, LTG Alexander was just confirmed as the new commander... Cheers! M2

Can't argue with this! Cheers! M2

I'll give her a "protein shake!" Cheers! M2 She is pretty hot though...

Yeah, she's the nutbag here in San Antonio, right? I posted a reply on one of her videos stating that Kelly Field was established on 27 March 1917, a few years (85, to be exact) before she moved there in 2002... We call them "Wal-Martians" Cheers! M2

Brick Post up a range report after you've had a chance to shoot it... Cheers! M2

Yes, they are expected to Secondly, it was discussed in the link in the original post for this thread. Vertigo's been around long enough to know that...

Welcome to sunshine! And if you read the above article, you will see it mentions that report...

Looks like Harry’s going to fly Apaches after all! It's damn cool that he’s doing this, I think he’s doing a lot to turn around the image of the royals (as well as his own) in the UK… Cheers! M2

I think we've identified one of the first wearers of this new "CYBERSPACE BADGE"...