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Check out this bit from the news archives: Kidnapped teen’s family describes safety pin escape BRADENTON, Florida (CNN) — A 13-year-old boy left bound and gagged in a remote patch of Florida countryside used a safety pin, a stick and his teeth to free himself from captivity, his family said Tuesday. Clay Moore’s stepfather, Steve Kelle, gave reporters details on… Continue reading "Always carry your E&E kit"
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Take a backseat, personal injury, mercenary rights defense is posed to be the money making venture of the future. Families Sue Blackwater for Iraq Deaths WASHINGTON (AP) — The families of four private guards whose bodies were burned and dragged through the streets by a mob in Iraq told Congress on Wednesday that the security company that hired them failed… Continue reading "Merc lawsuits?"
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Due to popular demand, we are playing paintball this weekend, April 28th at Miller Ranch. We will get started around 10am and then play until 1pm or we drop from heat exhaustion. We may end up playing this one campaign style, so make sure to bring out a ruck or bag for your extra paint and gear. If you are… Continue reading "Paintball this weekend at Miller Ranch – Saturday, April 28th"
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Britain’s Ministry of Defence recently published a 90-page report detailing the future conflicts likely faced by British soliders. Though it does have a decidedly British slant, it is very relevant for any Western countries as it details issues that will undoubtedly face Western culture. While it doesn’t mention the nuclear holocaust scenario we all grew up fearing as kids, it… Continue reading "A Blade Runner Tomorrow"
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We are on for paintball this Saturday, April 7th at the Miller Ranch. We’ll get started around 10am and then play around the fields until 1pm or so. We may end up playing this one campaign style, so make sure to bring out a ruck or bag for your extra paint and gear. If you are a guest and need… Continue reading "Paintball this weekend at Miller Ranch – Saturday, April 7th"
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Ok – so it’s not really on topic, but I spent sometime today looking for a poignant quote for my farewell e-mail at my current job. I’ve been here for almost 10 years and thought I should at least try to say something noteworthy – and not too controversial. Anyway, I was looking at Eisenhower’s farewell address from 1961 and… Continue reading "Eisenhower’s farewell speech"
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It looks like the time that worked best for everyone this weekend is Sunday, March 3rd at 3pm. We’ll meet up in Dripping Springs, so we can get started at that time. It looks like there is a slight possibility of storms (30%), so we’ll just play it by ear. Bring a bag or ruck for some campaign style action.… Continue reading "Paintball this weekend – Sunday, March 25"
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We are playing paintball this Saturday, March 3rd at Dripping Springs. We’ll get started around 10am and then play around the fields until 1pm or so. We may end up playing this one campaign style, so make sure to bring out a ruck or bag for your extra paint and gear. It’ll be a regular session – no pumps required.… Continue reading "Paintball this weekend at Dripping Springs"
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I was reading Les Stroud (Survivorman)’s blog today and this little gem caught my eye. Les is describing a night out in Africa hiding in the basket of a “crashed” hot air balloon. I like the inventive way he decided to keep himself safe: The burners on this thing make a great weapon. They shoot a rocket burst of flames… Continue reading "Using a hot-air balloon as a defensive weapon"
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Strictly speaking we are not a speedball team. To me, and I think most of the Raiders would agree, speedball is a game best left to field play and tournament paintball, the latter being the “predominant” version of the sport (officially anyway – I would actually differ on this point). So if we are truly a “woods” team, why do… Continue reading "A new revelation on speedball . . ."
