November 22, 2014: 51st Anniversary of JFK Assassination

One of the dark days of United States history, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, is also an issue for those who have researched extensively that day and events and people who led to the infamy of that day. Some may blow off these conspiracy theories, but there still remains too many unanswered questions.

Calibers, Shotgun Shells, and Artillery Ammunition

Guns and Ammo

Since the advent of the cartridge ammunition its measurement and description of size of the ammunition has been caliber (calibre), sometimes confusing to the new shooter.

The caliber is the internal diameter of the barrel as well as the diameter of the projectile, called the bullet. Calibers of firearms are also referred to in millimeters, originating in Europe – now used by US military to keep standard ammunition amongst the NATO armed forces.

Chocolate Cheesecake

Cook's Country has an outstanding recipe for a rendition of the standard cheesecake – Milk Chocolate Cheesecake. It is a great addition to any special or holiday meal for dessert.

Part of the ingredients is an American historical cookie called the Oreo, originally called the Oreo Biscuit when it was introduced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, founded in 1898 and later changed to Nabisco. Its corporate office opened in the world's first skyscraper building in Chicago in the same year. Introduced by Adolphus W. Green, who died in 1917 at the age of 73. The Oreo, like the Barnum's Animals crackers has been an historical tradition in the United States. The Oreo was made to compete with the Hydrox cookie made by the Sunshine Company, introduced in 1908. The modern-day Oreo, known as the 'sandwich cookie' was developed in 1952 by William A. Turner, when the company name changed to Nabisco.

With that tidbit of historical information aside, here is the recipe for Milk Chocolate Cheesecake:

Sirloin in Wine Sauce with Linguine

This recipe is with Sirloin Steak made Italian style, served with linguine and serves four.

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons butter

1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed beef consomme, undiluted

1/2-cup dry red wine or beef broth

1 jar (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

¼ cup chopped green onions

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cooked linguine

1. In large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and mustard. Add beef, a few pieces at at time, and shake to coat. In large skillet, brown beef in butter.
2. Add consomme and wine. Stir in mushrooms, onions and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve with linguine. Side dish suggestion: Pan-Fried Asparagus. If you are going to serve with dinner rolls, I suggest Stone Baked Artisan French Dinner Rolls by Pepperidge Farm. Quality is excellent for frozen rolls, costing $4 for eight dinner rolls.   
   
   

Grimm, TV Series, in 4th Successful Season

In case you haven't seen the television series Grimm, it is an American police/fantasy drama that is unique and entertaining. The actors and actresses help make everything fall into place and believable with a myriad casted characters. The screenplay has contributed greatly to the series' success.

It was inspired by Grimms' Fairy Tales, brothers who were academics, linguists, cultural researchers, lexicographers and authors of the most lasting folklore stories created in the 19^th century that the series resurfaces in the 21^st century.

Wilhelm & Jacob [right] Grimm

Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) produced stories that became adapted for storybooks that Disney filmmakers would recreate on screen, like Cinderella (Aschenputtel), The Frog Prince (Der Froshkönig), Hansel and Gretel (Hänsel and Gretel), Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin (Rumpelstilzchen), and Snow White (Schneewittchen). Their stories became as famous as those created by Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish author of children's storybooks, plays, novels, and poems; except the Grimms tales were darker in nature incorporating into the Gothic vogue at the time. The first collection of these folk tales was published as Children's and Household Tales (Kinder-und Hausmärchen) in 1812.

Culture of Fear Appears in Wisconsin

Keith Koffler:

Firing Blank Ammunition in 21-Gun Salute

Fear is gripping the land. And it’s a good thing. For the Left, anyway, which has the perfect palliative: the warm, comforting embrace of government.Did you now, a new threat to students has been identified by school district officials in Eau Claire, Wisconsin? Veterans. Veterans trying to teach kids about patriotism and sacrifice. As part of a Veterans Day program for the schools, the former service members traditionally fire a 21-gun salute using blanks. The tradition reportedly goes back to the 1930s. No more. 

Weird Science: Is the Hoverboard Here?

AP … Remember the hoverboard featured in the film Back To The Future II? Well, it has come to be a reality in Los Gatos, California. Mattel is selling the futuristic 'skating' board, but its just a replica; but a disappointment to customers and sales. It hovers, but you cannot use it like a skateboard. But take heart, skateboarders, the dream is becoming a reality.

Weapons of Choice: Sig Sauer P320 - Another Addition to the Sig Sauer Line

SIG P320C

The Sig Sauer P320 is a no-nonsense striker-fired pistol that law officers have come to appreciate; even those who like the M1911 and Beretta 92-FS/92-G. Its features include:

• Striker Safety.

• Disconnect Safety.

• 3-point Take Down Safety System.

• Take-down cannot take place without removing the magazine.

• System prohibits take-down without slide locked to the rear.

• Rotation of take-down lever allows disassembly without tools or trigger manipulation.