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Rockstar pizza and subs amarillo tx12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Sweet Charlie’s – This rolled ice cream chain offers a dairy-free and vegan base that you can customize with various flavor and add-in options or even enjoy as a “milkshake.”.Use caution, as a few surprise items contain milk (like their regular and pan crusts, magic dust, sun-dried tomato puree, chicken sausage, and meatballs), but that still leaves a big selection for your custom pizza or salad. Pie Five– This build-your-own pizza chain offers dairy-free thin crust and gluten-free pizzas topped with dairy-free cheese alternatives and your selection of toppings.They offer a fairly good allergen filters and menus, but you do have to inquire for custom orders. Many yo their wraps and sandwiches can also be custom ordered without dairy, since they do have dairy-free bread and tortilla options, and they also have dairy-free, gluten-free tortillas. Original ChopShop – This healthy eating chain serves several dairy-free protein bowls, acai and pitaya bowls, chia puddings, and a few breakfast eats.Additional items can be ordered dairy free, and their staff is reportedly quite helpful. Mi Cocina – They offer a mini vegan menu within their menu that includes two types of tacos and a smothered fajita dish.I Love Juice Bar ⭐️ – They blend dairy-free smoothies, acai bowls, and smoothie bowls, offer a range of juices and healthy shots, have overnight oats, and also serve vegan-friendly soups.Some additional dishes can be custom ordered dairy free. Eatery – They serve some plant-powered, dairy-free menu items, like vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, porridge, and buddha bowls. At last check, they also had a dairy-free pie for dessert. They have dairy-free options throughout their menu, including appetizers, salads, Asian-style bowls, seafood, ribs, and plenty of sides. Lazy Dog – This chain restaurant has a full allergen chart for their modern bar and grill style menu.They have other pastries, coffee, and soft serve, too. Cinnaholic ⭐️ – This is an all-vegan bakery chain that focuses on cinnamon rolls, with choose your own icing and decadent toppings.Roll Shack – This rolled ice cream shop offers a coconut milk dairy-free base and plenty of dairy-free mix ins. ![]() They also offer vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options. They have a detailed allergen chart to help you order. ![]() MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes – This expanding franchise makes dairy-free burgers with a range of protein, bun, sauce, and topping options.Kara says, “I would always double check before ordering but this burger place is too tasty to not have on the list.” The French fries and sweet potato fries are cooked in the same fryer as dairy-containing items (like their onion rings and corn nuggets), so use caution if cross-contamination is a concern. Their buns are dairy-free, and they use oil, not butter, to toast them. Fortunately, they were happy to help her with dairy-free options, too. Grumps Burgers – Kara wrote in to tell us about her favorite burger spot before going dairy free.(At the time of our last review.) Abilene ⭐️ = Restaurant is either dairy-free, has a dairy-free menu, has dairy-free labels on their menu(s), or lists top allergens with menu items. We have dedicated posts with dairy-free details for many of the big guys. For large chains with locations throughout the state, see the Major Restaurant & Grocery Chains section below. We’ve listed these recommendations alphabetically by city and then by the restaurant or shop name. We update the information below whenever we’re alerted to a new recommendation, change, or closure.ĭairy-Free Texas Guide: Recommended Restaurants & Shops We Update Continuously! You can ignore the original date on this post going forward. And we’ve started a section for specialty dairy-free foods produced in this state. It’s a collection based on research and reader recommendations ( send yours!) that’s divided into restaurants & shops by city (first) and major chains found throughout the state (second). ![]() Last Update in August 2023! We’ve created this ever-growing guide to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, ice cream shops, and stores in Texas that are friendly to dairy-free diners. ![]()
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Church motion graphics12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Together, our nearly 700 associates help clients transform how they operate and create positive ripple effects that drive the real human impact for which we all strive. We provide community and organizational leaders with integrated solutions covering people and donor management, digital giving, websites, communications, media, event planning, employee and volunteer background screenings, and more. Ministry Brands helps nearly 90,000 purpose-driven organizations grow and increase their impact on the world. It is one of the largest producers of religious media today. Church Motion Graphics has sold over 5000 unique motion and still graphics that are in use in church services, conferences, and worship events in as many as 50 countries. Founded in 2010, Church Motion Graphics has worked with thousands of churches around the globe to utilize the power of visuals to inspire faith communities. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, redefine excellence, and deliver unmatched value to our clients."Ĭhurch Motion Graphics is a design studio with a focus on ministry that is dedicated to creating graphics and videos for worship environments. O'Donnell continued, "With this strategic acquisition, Ministry Brands is making a bold investment in enhancing the quality of the solutions we provide to our customers and the market. This new flagship solution integrates member management, digital giving, mobile app tools, website management and church streaming solutions in one place using a single sign-on. Earlier this year, the company launched Ministry Brands Amplify™ - an all-in-one church management platform designed to empower healthy churches in a post-Covid world. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, Ministry Brands aims to push boundaries and set new standards. Ministry Brands' vision for the future is centered around continuously improving the quality of the solutions they offer to their customers and to the market. ![]() Together, we will continue to innovate, set trends, and create remarkable solutions that leave a lasting impact." "By combining our expertise with Ministry Brands' broader suite of solutions, resources and reach, we will be able to elevate access to our content and deliver a wider array of services to our existing customers. ![]() I am truly excited about this opportunity and the potential it holds for our team and clients," said Jeff McIntosh, Founder and President, Church Motion Graphics. "Becoming part of Ministry Brands presents is an incredible opportunity to greatly expand our audience and take our offerings to new heights. Nearly 90,000 faith-based organizations rely on Ministry Brands for a variety of integrated services including people and donor management, digital giving, websites, communications, media, event planning, employee and volunteer background screenings, and more. The ability for purpose driven organizations to deliver the look and feel of quality faith-aligned content, that is also engaging and impactful, is an incredibly valuable addition to the suite of solutions we offer our clients."Ĭhurch Motion Graphics augments Ministry Brands' ShareFaith solution – a robust library of ready-to-use images, videos and kids curriculum packages for churches. ![]() "Church Motion Graphics is a natural fit for the tens of thousands of customers who rely on Ministry Brand's suite of offerings, and an integral part of our vision for the future of faith-based community management. Church Motion Graphics is renowned for its design and video production capabilities, which have becoe the standard for faith-based community engagement," said Pat O'Donnell, CEO, Ministry Brands. "We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Church Motion Graphics and welcome the company's exceptional team to the Ministry Brands family. Founded by Jeff McIntosh, Church Motion Graphics was created as a way to help ministries of all sizes have a sophisticated look and feel to match their message. The company has released more than 20,000 unique worship graphics, slide templates and social graphics. Since 2010, Church Motion Graphics has partnered with thousands of churches worldwide, harnessing the transformative potential of visuals to ignite faith within communities. This acquisition strengthens Ministry Brands' unwavering progress toward innovation. ![]()
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Rita Joye Gray Member of TAGR Family Offi12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() If you need assistance, contact Will Lager at Any Minnesota resident is eligible to participate in ’s mnLIT competitions for poetry and fiction there are no entry fees, and writers at all levels of skill and experience are welcome to enter work for consideration by a revolving panel of established authors and publishing professionals in mnLIT’s blind adjudication process. We angle out at the corner on 35th, we line and knot at the post office, corner store, bus stop, and coffee shop. Find step-by-step instructions for how to join and how to use the free resources available on the site. is a joint project of the Walker Art Center and the McKnight Foundation He lives in Minneapolis in fabulous Powderhorn Park, and serves the urges of art and community on the board of the Powderhorn Writers Festival. He’s had poems in Puerto del Sol, Water~Stone, Bombay Gin, Northwest Review, Atlanta Review, and elsewhere. She says, “This poem explores a rich cityscape, densely peopled, yet not without elements of the natural world, lilacs and hawks and ‘the moon filling up again.’ I like the word play, too: ‘Porch steps a comely place.’ This poem is a gathering place.”Ībout the poet: In between stints at the U of M (BA 1993, MFA 2007), Mike Rollin worked as teacher, interpreter, and community organizer, and for one luminous night, as a Buddhist televangelist. Juror comments: Poet Connie Wanek selected Holloways as a 2009 mnLIT/What Light winner. Some arrivals gave their wings for the flight. Not slowing down, not forgetting to ferry the sun back for May Day, not forgetting to look both ways. The red-tailed hawk I saw once on pole returns only in my thoughts. If I am still, I feel the earth hum in my ears, a sway in my knees. The three witnesses just openly lie about Rita Joe they just accused Rita Joe openly. Yellow ribbons down the block call the sleepwalkers home. Karan, Voice of Subaltern as Depicted in George Ryga’s Ecstasy of Rita Joe 76 Rita Joe asked the priest to say to his God, that to keep trying to hurt her, priest moves very fast, Rita Joe is in the sad state and also in the angry state. An open bottle invites, the smell of charcoal lighter convenes. March melt-water release, May lilac traffic. Remoteness not abolished, but held at bay. The bus lines turn back on themselves, 14 to 14, the 23 to the 23. The rise and run of flight plans, the moon filling up again. We untangle to Axochiapan, San Salvador, Saigon, Mogadishu, Smoland, Port-au-Prince. Monthly checks cashed, remesas de cada mes. The brand new AudioBook of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy by bestselling author James Whittaker and the foreword by Bob Proctor. First Wednesday sirens ratchet rote warning. ![]() I trace half-moons over my sleepy daughter’s eyes. Includes Address(20) Phone(10) Email(14) See Results. Also known as Rita Joe Donmore, Gray Rita. Our appetites assembled in avenues north to south, laid down in streets west to east. Find Rita Grays phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Daily errands and enthusiasms, the internal song and scar of regular attendance. Brash boys pool at corners, the girls circle wide. Earnest pairs of Mormons ply the sidewalks. We angle out at the corner on 35 th, we line and knot at the post office, corner store, bus stop, and coffee shop. View Rita Gray results in Arkansas (AR) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Memorial contributions may be made to Church in the Park, 1845 Old Mill Road, Lufkin, Texas 75904.Footpaths worn house to house in grass and snow for hide and seek, mail’s daily rounds, our cupboards found wanting. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. He is survived by : his wife Sabrina Gray (Upton) his sons, Lance (Tiffani Gray) and Ross (Laura Gray) his grandchildren, Bailey, Holland, Ireland, Daisy, Roman and Abel his mother Mary Joleen "Jody" Gray (Thompson) his sisters, Dee Ann (Bill Ward) and Rita Joye Gray (Kristian Craige) his nieces and nephews, Ryan Self, Will Ward and Mattie Ward his parents-in-law, Mattie Lou "Lucy" and Kinnon Modisette and his pet Harley. ![]() He was predeceased by : his father Ronald J. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Gray to show support. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Gray of Lufkin, Texas, born in Woodward, Oklahoma, who passed away on April 17, 2021, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. ![]()
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Tico airshow 2016 performers12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Volunteers needed for the 2016 Tico Warbirds Airshow (321) IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 2, 2016 Individuals and organizations requesting media accreditation for the Airshow are requested to contact the Valiant Air Command Public Relations Officer at further information contact: Seats are of course, limited so we do request that you make a request early. Accredited media representatives will be offered the opportunity to view and fly in several of the aircraft, ranging from Paul Schulten's high performance Chrisman Eagle to a vintage T-6 trainer. Airshow volunteers and pilots, including the pilots of historic combat aircraft, will be on hand to discuss their role in the Airshow. The Valiant Air Command is pleased to announce that its Media Day for the 2016 TICO Warbird Airshow will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016, from 8:30 AM to noon, at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL 32780. Valiant Air Command announces Media Day schedule for 2016 TICO Warbird Airshow Of course tickets remain on sale online through the Valiant Air Command website at Ticket upgrades for the Airshow beer garden may be purchased online or at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum.įor more information contact: (321) 268-1941, e mail us at or visit our website at Ron DavisįOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2016 The locations are in addition to Regions Bank locations in Titusville, Mims, Merritt Island and Suntree and at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum at 6600 Tico Road, Titusville. the Quality Inn, and the Ramada Inn, all in the I-95/SR 50 area, and the Casa Coquina Bed and Breakfast, at 4010 Coquina Avenue.įor our many friends on and near Patrick AFB, we have arranged for the 45th Space Wing Information, Tickets and Travel Office to sell tickets at their location in Building 415, on Patrick AFB. Local merchants in Titusville include the Best Western Space Shuttle Inn, the Fairfield Inn. Community Credit Union is also selling Airshow tickets, which can be purchased at their Viera, Palm Bay Road, Melbourne, Rockledge, Indian Harbour Beach, Port St John and Titusville locations. The Titusville Chamber of Commerce at 2000 S Washington St in Titusville has tickets for sale, as does the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce at 400 E Fortenberry Rd, in Merritt Island, and the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce at 1005 East Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne. Advance ticket prices represent a significant discount from same-day prices. This year's show will be held March 11-13, with an exciting evening performance scheduled for Friday, March 11. Tico Warbirds Airshow tickets are now on sale at a variety of convenient locations, and are also available online. (321) IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 26, 2016Ģ016 Tico Warbirds Airshow tickets are now on sale Get them now at a significant discount from walk-up admission prices! Advance tickets are available online at or at local Regent Bank or Community Credit Union offices, at the Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Titusville Chambers of Commerce, at the Patrick AFB ticket office, and at the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL 32780. Gates will open at noon Friday, and at 8:30 AM Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13, as we fly our traditional daytime show. Lovers of vintage aircraft will have their fill as we proudly welcome Fifi, the world's only flying B-29 Superfortress, and reacquaint her with the Mustangs, Mitchells and Corsairs of her youth! Our ground displays will include over 50 airplanes, and will include current military aircraft like the MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter, the tank-killing A-10, and the storied KC-135 jet tanker.Īll this happens in a great three day event, including our first ever evening show, Friday night March 11, when we'll fly illuminated airplanes as the sun sets, entertain you with live music, and close with a brilliant fireworks display. The US Navy will present its Tac Demo demonstration flight, with the powerful and versatile F/A-18 Hornet performing over an astonishing range of airspeeds and maneuvers. The US Air Force will present its "Viper East" flight demo, featuring the most maneuverable multi-purpose fighter of our generation, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Joe Gibbs Racing Team joins an already phenomenal lineup for this year's Tico Airshow. The team will bring one of their authentic NASCAR Toyota Race Cars, and their unique exhibit trailer, full of NASCAR lore and excitement. How's that for timing! Only a few weeks after Denny Hamlin wins history's closest ever Daytona 500, the winning Joe Gibbs Racing Team exhibit () will participate in this year's spectacular Tico Warbird Airshow, March 11-13, at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, FL. ![]() ![]() Joe Gibbs Racing team to participate in 2016 Tico Warbirds Airshow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 22, 2016 ![]()
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Gom media player. ...12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Our development team at GOM Player regularly provides updates with the latest technology to enhance user experience. It stands above the rest to provide its users a unique enjoyable viewing environment. GOM Player is not your ordinary video player. GOM Remote and GOM Player work hand in hand to make your viewing experience comfortable. Only thing is I cant have custom bind for double click on mouse to differentiate from full screen and not fullscreen. GOM Player is a media player for individuals who want an audio and video player for PCs that supports numerous media formats. I used to use GOM too, but have managed to set mine up entirely like GOM now for PotPlayer, even better than that. You can do everything with your smartphone: Play/stop the videos, select videos, raise and lower the volume, dim your screen, and much more. You will find that in Playback > Playlist > Auto Add Similar Files In Play Folder. That means no more getting off the couch. GOM users are able to link their smartphones with their GOM Player. The program offers support for a vast range of file types, customizable skins, a library of subtitles. No more digging around the web and wondering if you have the right subtitle.Īnother special feature of GOM Player is GOM Remote. GOM Player is a free alternative desktop multimedia tool. That's it: Play the video, select the subtitle, press "apply," and Enjoy. After you choose the subtitle you want to run, just click apply and the subtitle will be automatically downloaded and applied. Once you play your video, GOM Player will automatically search its database and show you the matching subtitle results. And all you have to do it just play the video. GOM Player users are able to access the largest subtitle database in the World. If you are looking for subtitles, GOM Player just made that amazingly simple. There are thousands of amazing 360 degree VR videos out there you can watch. For more advanced users, GomPlayer allows custom configuration, enhancing the video view experience. It can read your local 360 degree video files and play/stream 360 degree YouTube videos. ![]() GOM Player supports a variety of VR and 360 degree video formats, and provides each user with friendly and simple UI/UX experiences. ![]() If you are interested in VR and 360 degree videos, GOM Player is for you. However, there is a lot more to GOM Player, than codec support. Originally famous for its high video and audio quality, and support of multiple video formats: flv, mp4, mov, mpg, ts, avi, divx, asx, wmv, m4v, dat, ifo, vob, 3gp/3gp2, rm/rmvb, mkv, ogm. GOM Player is a free desktop video player. ![]()
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Yelp slackwater12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Towpath and Park Conditions Milepost 1–25 For more information please visit the National Park Service Public Health Update page. Updates will be posted on this page and to the park's social media channels. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.Īll park lands remain open. When recreating, please follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, and avoid crowding and high-risk outdoor activities. While the listed areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased, and services may be limited. ![]() Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.įee Collection at Great Falls - Credit, debit, or contactless payment (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay) ONLY. Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable. In most low and medium COVID-19 community level areas, masks are optional, but visitors should follow signs and instructions from park staff and volunteers. Based on guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, access to the park is as follows:įace Masks - In areas CDC identifies as high COVID-19 community level, masks are required for everyone in all NPS buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. ![]()
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Sweet home 3d vent12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Home 3D launch or click on the New home button in To create a home, simply use the default home created at Sweet menu item under other systems.Ĭheck the default unit used in the program, the default thickness and In figure 3, with Sweet Home 3D > Preferences. Don't hesitate to try the various operations proposedīefore proceeding further, display the preferences dialog box as shown To another pane, use Tab and Shift + Tab keys, orĬlick in the pane that should gain focus.Īll modifications done in the home plan are undoable/redoableīy clicking on the Undo and Redo buttons in the Input), and some operations depend on the focused pane, recognizableīy the colored rectangle that surrounds it for example, In this pane either from the top, or from a virtual visitor pointĮach pane may have the focus (i.e. This pane displays your home in 3 dimensions. Size and other characteristics may be displayed. This list contains the furniture of your home, where their name, Mouse in this pane and layout your furniture upon it. This pane displays your home as seen from top, upon a grid and The furniture of a category by clicking on the triangle beside This catalog, organized by categories, contains all the furnitureĪnd objects you may add to your home design. UserĮach Sweet Home 3D window edits the interior design of a home and isĭivided in four resizable panes, with a tool bar at its top, as shown The Online version doesn't have any menu bar, but all the menu items of the downloadable version are reachableįrom its contextual menus or the tool bar, except 3D models importation, as well as photos and videos creation. On the server of this web site once you registered. ![]() Ones of the downloadable version except that your homes will be automatically saved The features of this version are similar to the Home 3D, move the uncompressed directory to one of your choice. (70.8 MB), uncompress the downloaded file and run SweetHome3DĪpplication found in the uncompressed directory. Sweet Home 3D, drag and drop the application in the folder of Home 3D application found in the opened folder. ![]() (82.6 MB), double-click on the downloaded file and run Sweet (81.1 MB), run the downloaded installation program, and follow the Solaris, and is translated in 29 different languages.ĭepending on your system, use the following instructions to download Sweet Home 3D may be run on Windows, macOS, Linux and Home 3D video tutorials, use Sweet Home 3D help accessibleįrom the Help button found in the tool bar of Sweet HomeģD windows, and learn more advanced tips. The example createdįor more information, you may also view Sweet Walls of your home, and how to layout the furniture. After describing its user interface, you'll learn how to draw the This guide shows you how to create a home with Sweet Home 3D versionħ.1. ![]() Simultaneously updated in the 3D view, to show you a realistic rendering Of an existing plan, and then, drag and drop furniture onto the planįrom a catalog organized by categories. You may draw the walls of your rooms upon the image Numerous visual guides help you draw the plan of your home and Whether they are moving or they just want to redesign their existing This program is aimed at people who want to design their interior quickly, Place your furniture on a house 2D plan, with a 3D preview. Sweet Home 3D is a free interior design application that helps you ![]()
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Can launchbar search google contacts12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() There are two functions that I consider to be the most important with an application launcher: (a) quickly finding and launching applications, files, and more and (b) instantly activating an application or script with the use of a pre-defined global hotkey.Īlas, LaunchBar, which is this author’s application launcher of choice, does not have global keyboard shortcuts built in. And there is Launchpad, but does anybody use it? Spotlight is also an application launcher. The Dock, for example, is the premier application launcher and it ships with OS X. Though LaunchBar is the original (not including the NeXTSTEP Dock), it’s not the only application launcher available on the Mac today.įor the sake of this article, an application launcher will be defined as any tool on your computer which provides a shortcut to finding and activating files and programs. So where did this idea of an application launcher come from? I’m glad you asked… Other application launchers With Yosemite, Apple has promoted Spotlight to a more front-and-center position, and they are giving it a bit more “power”. They literally learn your behavior by weighting certain search results and findings based on your usage over time, and they can be customized to only index the things you’re interested in accessing so that they act as fast as possible. LaunchBar and Alfred actually become more personalized as you use them. Some use cases for an application launcher include launching apps, launching bookmarks, launching AppleScripts, performing custom searches on various sites, doing quick mathematical calculations, opening files, getting at the recently-opened files within a certain app, accessing the clipboard history, performing actions on files (like grabbing a document and attaching it to an email, or resizing an image), and more.īottom line, what makes an application launcher such a critical tool is that it’s the fastest way launch and act on common apps, documents, bookmarks, and more.īut it doesn’t end there. ![]() ![]() The whole point is fast launching and fast actions. It should come up instantly when prompted, it should respond instantly, and I should never feel lost or confused when using it. If ever there was an app that needed to be as frictionless as possible, it would be the application launcher. There are plenty of other apps I spend more time in, but none I use more frequently than my application launcher. In 2011 I spent several months using Alfred, and I’ve switched over to it on occasion since then as well to stay abreast of its development. My first application launcher was Quicksilver, but when it farted out on Snow Leopard in 2009 I switched to LaunchBar. I spend about 6 of my working hours at my Mac, which equates to using LaunchBar about once every 10 minutes. On average, I bring up LaunchBar about 40 times per day when I’m working at my computer. Without LaunchBar installed it’s like I’m at a friend’s house, trying to navigate to the kitchen in the middle of the night and I can’t find the light switches and I keep stubbing my toes on the furniture. Whenever I do a clean install of my Mac (which is less often these days), the first application I download is LaunchBar.īecause to me, my application launcher is how I get around my computer. Want to launch an app on your Mac? There is, ahem, an app for that. For the persnickety power-user, there is but one way to navigate around a computer: with the keyboard. ![]()
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Pink springfield xd 9mm12/14/2023 ![]() ![]() It’s also not fussy with what type of ammunition I use. Knocking wood, it’s never failed to go bang! when I’ve pulled the trigger. It’s quick to field strip and quick to reassemble-another bonus in my book. The takedown on this firearm is very easy, which makes maintenance and cleaning a breeze. The retention holster and double magazine carrier are both quite functional and a nice bonus to be included with the pistol. ![]() If that isn’t enough, there are tons of add-on accessories available for the XD. All of the extras were integrated right into the hard plastic case, which keeps the necessities together in one place. My XD came nicely equipped with a solid, hard plastic case that not only holds the firearm, it carries two stainless steel 10-round magazines (this may vary by state, but I live in New York), cable lock, retention holster, double magazine carrier for your belt and a magazine loader. The stippling on the grip can irritate my hands a bit after long shooting sessions (again, I blame girly hands).It doesn’t affect my shooting and I doubt you’ll get complaints on this from a man. The grip itself, while comfortable, is a little thick for my hands.Putting a laser in the chamber shows this: The farther back I shoot, the more adjustment I need to make. Advanced safety features such as a grip safety and USA trigger.Adding ammunition gives it a solid, balanced feel. At 28 ounces unloaded, it’s not too heavy, yet not too light.I like that I can drop the magazine with either my thumb or my index finger without changing much on my grip. Pros and cons of the Springfield Armory 9mm Pros: Firing Pin Block Safety – This prevents the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is pulled.This lever must be fully depressed into the actual trigger for the firearm to discharge. Ultra Safety Assurance (USA) Action Trigger System – Similar to the Glock trigger, the USA trigger on the XD has a lever that looks like a small trigger within the actual trigger.This greatly reduces the chance of an accidental discharge. Similar to a grip safety on a 1911, you must have a good, secure grip on the frame of the firearm for it to function. Grip Safety – This was a major selling point for me.Loaded Chamber Indicator – At a glance, you are able to tell whether the firearm has one in the chamber.The XD-9 offers several safety features that differentiate it from the other firearms in its class: I’m right-handed, but southpaws will find the ambidextrous magazine release convenient as well. It also offers an ambidextrous magazine release, which works well for me because I can use my thumb or index finger to drop the magazine. The firearm will not fire unless you have a purposeful and secure grip. The Springfield offers a backstrap grip safety, similar to a 1911. 22 LR, my choice ultimately came down to safety. Sure, it’s a polymer gun, but it feels solid and well balanced in the hand.Īs this purchase would be my first 9mm, and my first “big-girl gun” as a step up from my Browning Buck Mark. It also keeps the firearm secure in the hand, helping to manage the recoil. The stippling on the grip provides a secure feeling, even when shooting with wet or sweaty hands. Being a woman, my hands are smaller than a man’s I prefer shooting a firearm that doesn’t have forced finger grooves. I liked that unlike the 4 th generation Glocks there are no finger grooves. The Springfield felt comfortable in my hand. The Springfield feels very comfortable in my hand. Once I was able to hold all three, and compare them side-by-side, my choice became clear. Having done a ton of internet research on all three of my contenders, I kept going back to the built-in safety features of the Springfield. All fine choices, but in the end I purchased the Springfield Armory XD-9. I’m a huge fan of the 9mm platform, so when it was time to buy a new pistol I narrowed my choices between three excellent firearms: Glock 19, Smith & Wesson M&P and the Springfield Armory XD-9. I’ve had my Springfield XD-9 for about 3 years now. A guest post was written by Annette Doerr. ![]()
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Gun range sacramento12/14/2023 ![]() Shooters are responsible for knowing applicable laws and using firearms and other recreational shooting weapons in a safe manner. The BLM allows the use of firearms on public lands as provided for in California state law. Target shooting is generally allowed on BLM-administered public lands, as long as it is done in a safe manner, without damaging natural resources or improvements on public lands. Shooting is strictly prohibited in developed recreation sites and other areas where posted. ![]() In California, there are no designated target shooting sites managed by the BLM, but recreational shooting opportunities are available on undeveloped lands, and at several public shooting ranges. Public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are available for a variety of undeveloped recreational activities, including target shooting, except where prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. If you have questions on areas that may be appropriate for hunting, you are encouraged to contact the BLM Field Office having jurisdiction over the area. Other visitors may be using the same areas for recreational uses such as camping, hiking, biking, and rock-hounding. Safe and prudent actions should be followed at all times. ![]() You should also ensure that they are permitted by the BLM to conduct business on public lands. If you are hunting with the aid of a commercial outfitter or guide, you should ensure that they are permitted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is unlawful for a person to intentionally discharge a firearm or release an arrow or crossbow bolt over or across a public road or other established way open to the public in an unsafe and reckless manner. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulates hunting and fishing on all public lands. California is phasing-in Assembly Bill 711 that by July 1, 2019, requires nonlead ammunition to be used when taking any wildlife with a firearm anywhere in the state.Ĭalifornia Fish and Game Code Section 3004: It is unlawful for a person, other than the owner, person in possession of the premises, or a person having the express permission of the owner or person in possession of the premises, while within 150 yards of an occupied dwelling house, residence, or other building, or within 150 yards of a barn or other outbuilding used in connection with an occupied dwelling house, residence, or other building, to either hunt or discharge a firearm or other deadly weapon while hunting. It is your responsibility to know of any hunting restrictions and where they apply. ![]() They publish hunting regulations that list all the season dates. A California hunting license is required to hunt within the State of California.Ĭheck on specific hunting season dates and permit requirements with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Unless specifically prohibited, public lands managed by BLM are open to hunting under California Department of Fish and Wildlife Hunting Regulations. Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution. ![]() |