"Fast and Furious" Operation Included 50 caliber weapons

It has been reported in the Christian Science Monitor and other sources that the ATF "Fast and Furious" operation included 50 caliber weapons, similar to those shown on this page.

These guns ended up in hands of the Mexican drug cartels and have been used against Americans - ultimately killing a US border patrol agent.

Photo taken of huge solar flair

French skywatcher Jean-Pierre Brahic took this photo of the violent
solar flare from the sunspot 1302 on the sun's surface on
Sept. 22, 2011. Earth is superimposed for scale.
CREDIT: Jean-Pierre Brahic 

An intrepid skywatcher has snapped an amazing photograph of a massive solar flare erupting from Sunspot 1302 is one of the most active sunspot groups in years. 

A sunspot is a blemish on the sun caused by intense magnetic activity. The new photo, captured on Sept. 22 by skywatcher Jean-Pierre Brahic, shows

Environmentalist Groups join Obama in attacking Gibson Guitars

Gibson, the popular guitar manufacturer, is being singled out and bullied by the Obama administration over a questionable exotic wood shipment.

Now comes word that several far left-leaning environmentalist groups are grinding their jack-boots into Gibson, even though the company insists it has done nothing wrong and that the wood in question is legal and passed through both Indian and U.S. customs.

Even more surprising is the fact that Gibson has

Do the millionaires really pay less taxes?

Below is an article by Jonathan Karl (AP), that I happen to find on the ABC News website. I immediately copied it and pasted it here because I couldn't believe that ABC, usually so agreeable with the President's proposals, would allow a 'fact-check'  on him and his "Jobs Bill" Speech. The article basically exposes Obama as being less than honest about the amount of taxes that the wealthiest Americans pay.

Treasury Secretary Geithner yesterday declined

Great Source For Mailing Lists

During a search for mailing lists I stumbled upon Accurate Mailing Services in Phoenix Arizona. I'm so glad that I did! They are master brokers for InfoUSA , Experian and Equifax. I was able to buy the exact list that I was looking for at about half the going price. I saved a bundle of money.

As it turns out, almost all of the mailing lists in the country are compiled by only a few companies. Most of these companies make their money (primarily) by collecting and rating consumer credit information - they are credit bureaus. Almost as a sideline, they also sell mailing lists. Most have branched out into offering business mailing lists as well.They sell their information to end users, as well as mailing list brokers and commercial mailing companies. Brokers buy their lists at

Great Source For Mailing Lists

During a search for mailing lists I stumbled upon Accurate Mailing Services in Phoenix Arizona. I'm so glad that I did! They are master brokers for InfoUSA , Experian and Equifax. I was able to buy the exact list that I was looking for at about half the going price. I saved a bundle of money.

As it turns out, almost all of the mailing lists in the country are compiled by only a few companies. Most of these companies make their money (primarily) by collecting and rating consumer credit information - they are credit bureaus. Almost as a sideline, they also sell mailing lists. Most have branched out into offering business mailing lists as well.They sell their information to end users, as well as mailing list brokers and commercial mailing companies. Brokers buy their lists at various discount prices based upon their volume.

For the most part, you'll find that the brokers price for a mailing list is pretty much the same as it would be if you purchased it directly from the compiler. Same list - same price - give or take a penny or so. I was lucky to find a master broker, Accurate Mailing Services. They apparently sell mailing lists in such large volumes that they can offer huge discounts. The representative that I talk to, explained that they even sell to other list brokers and mail houses.

These days there are many online mailing list services. The idea is that you can search for your target audience, find out how many there are, and down load the list instantly off the Internet. While that sounds convenient, and it is, there can be a high price to pay for that convenience. Actually, in most cases, the price is outrageous. Then there's the problem of knowing that you're getting the right mailing list. If you're experienced in purchasing mailing lists, you probably won't have any problems, other than you'll be paying too much. But if you're not used to purchasing mailing lists you may end up getting the wrong data entirely.

What I liked about working with Accurate Mailing Services is the fact that they took the time to ask me how I intended to use the mailing list. Since they are also in the bulk mailing business, they were able to guide me through options that I never knew existed. I ended up saving an incredible amount of money, both on the mailing list and on the postage rate. Since I was mailing to about 5,000 addresses, the savings amounted to quite a large sum.

So the lessons that I learned is to shop for a mailing list carefully. Don't think that because you're buying it directly from a large, well known company that you're getting the best price or that the data is better than what a legitimate broker is selling. Then, among the brokers, make sure that you are purchasing your mailing list at the best possible price. Remember that there are master brokers who can give you a better deal than a regular mailing house or a broker. Finally, if you intend to send direct mail at discount postage rates. Be sure that you're dealing with the broker that understands the effects of mailing lists on those postage rates.

My search led me to Accurate Mailing Services in Phoenix, Arizona. I couldn't find my list any cheaper. And I was impressed with that detailed information that their staff willingly shared with me. And as I said earlier, I ended up saving more money on the postage rates than I did on the mailing list. they also prepared my bulk mailing and the project was mailed without a hitch.
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Roofing Company Warns Phoenix Hail Storm Victims

The recent onslaught of hail storms that the Phoenix area received in October produced a frenzy of damage for hundreds of vehicle owners, a few select car dealerships and dozens and dozens of homes.  Houses throughout a roughly 10 mile square area encompassing parts of Phoenix, Glendale and Peoria were heavily battered by the hail storm.

Especially vulnerable to the hail damage have been tile roofs, shingle roofs and built up residential roofs.  Although the damage to the roofs may not look all that severe to the untrained eye, the damage done will have a lasting impact over time if the roof is not repaired or replaced by a licensed Arizona contractor.

Along with the sweeping storm that hit the Valley have come a wave of roof repair companies from out of state who are basically storm chasers.  Be very wary of these individuals as they are usually not licensed to perform roofing work in Arizona and offer cut rate prices which customers perceive as a deal, but in the long run (or short) it’s the consumer who will end up paying the price.  Remember, Arizona has our own set of roofing material standards to adhere to and a roofer doing work across the country is not going to know how to apply a proper roof that will stand up to our extreme temperature changes and blistering sun.

There are more than enough reputable licensed roofing contractors in Phoenix to handle the task at hand.  We would, of course prefer you called VIP Roofing for a complimentary roof estimate, who has a great standing with the registrar of contractors and the BBB– but if you must call someone else, please do your diligence and call on a licensed contractor and not some storm chaser from Florida.Publish Post

VIP Roofing works hand in hand with all insurance providers and stands behind all work performed.