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It seems Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu's not ready to give up on his theories for what happened to the five people killed in the Vekol Valley over the weekend, as the Tempe Police Department has declared it as a murder/suicide.
Babeu initially declared that "[a]ll information is pointing that this is connected to the violent drug cartel," while his office issued a two-page press release this week (which you can read here) detailing its facts and theories, mentioning Tempe's missing Butwin family only in passing.
While justifying the belief that it's still a cartel, PCSO says masked footprints were found at the scene, notes that it's a big drug-smuggling area, and also references an anonymous federal immigration official who spoke to a newspaper outside the state.
PCSO's other theory includes an "individual who asked to remain anonymous" who told the cops his brother-in-law had told him the night before that he was going to the Vekol Valley to make money.
The Sheriff's Office says the man didn't know exactly what his brother-in-law was doing, but he "knows [it's] illegal."
"PCSO knows the names of the family members involved including those who are missing, but we've been asked to withhold as the family fears possible retaliation from the drug cartel," the release says.
The release also included three sentences about the Tempe family, with one of those sentences directing any media questions to the Tempe Police Department.
Tempe Police Sergeant Jeffrey Glover says that burned car in Vekol Valley belonged to a Tempe family of five that's been missing.
Glover didn't give up too much information, saying detectives are "not comfortable" releasing details of the "strange" and "peculiar" things found in the Butwins' Tempe home.
A family acquaintance called Tempe police over the weekend, asking them to check in on the Butwins after receiving a letter with instructions on how to run James Butwin's business.
There was evidence of a struggle at the home, Glover said, but he didn't get into specifics. Glover also noted that there was either a separation or a pending divorce between the Butwins.
The family's SUV was spotted by a Border Patrol agent early Saturday morning, about 4:30 a.m. The agent went after the SUV, but couldn't catch up.
About four hours later, the vehicle was found torched, with five charred bodies inside. Four of the people were in the rear compartment of the vehicle, while one person was in the second-row seat.
Glover says investigators believe the Butwins are dead -- although the medical examiner hasn't been able to identify the bodies -- and police aren't seeking any suspects in their deaths.
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The beautiful island of Unkonsaari in Lake Inari, northern Finland is sacred to the Sami people. Unfortunately, this holy place has also been a tourist attraction for long, and it has happened far too often that visitors have been disrespectful. Alcohol bottles and trash have been found all over the sacred island.
The Sami people and archaeologists have long argued that landings on the sacred island must be banned and tourists’ ill-manned behavior must be stopped.
Sacred Island Ukonsaari. Credit: Tapio Heikkilä, Ministry of the Environment
Located about 11 kilometers northeast of the village of Inari, the 30 meters high, 50 meters wide and 100 meters long island Ukonsaari is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was listed as one of Europe’s 20 most beautiful places, but visitors have shown ignorance or disregard for the Sami people, the oldest culture in large areas of northern Europe.
The Sami people never had a sovereign state of their own and today, they live in four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Approximately 80,000 Sami people live in these four countries; however, around half live in almost all parts of Norway.
The Sami people have many continuously maintained traditions of craftsmanship such as tin embroidery, pearl embroidery, weaving shoelaces, jacket seams, wood carving, and knife-making. Image credit: AncientPages.com
Before Christianity, traditional Sami peoples’ beliefs were based on the practice of shamanism and animism, which a reason why some rocks, stones, mountains, and lakes are sacred to the Sami people. Like many other northern indigenous peoples, the Sami people worshiped natural powers, such as the Sun, Moon, water, wind, and thunder. Ukonsaari Island (Äijihsuálui), Äijih in Inari Sami, means old man, grandfather or thunder. The island is closely connected to the Sami’s worship of their god of thunder, Ukko, who was the most important male deity.
Tourists are no longer welcome on the sacred Island Ukonsaari. Credit: Thomas Nilsen/The Independent Barents Observer
Many ancient civilizations believed that spirits lived in sacred places such as trees, mountains, and stones.
Just like the island Unkonsaari, the mysterious Vottovarra Mountain in Karelia was sacred to the Sami people. This enigmatic place was also an ancient pagan site and is still visited by neo-pagans who consider it to be of particular importance.
Steep-sided, rocky island Unkonsaari of caves and boulders holds a special place in the heart of the Sami people.
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Tour operator Visit Inari pays respect to local indigenous culture by ending on landings on the sacred island. This news comes shortly after Australia imposed a climbing ban on Uluru, the sacred red-colored monolith better known as Ayers Rock.
Visit Inari is the main tour operator in the area and had organized cruises and snowmobile excursions to the island since 2003, Finnish state broadcaster Yle reports.
Sacred Vottovaara Mountain - Credit: Maria Kuzovova
The tourism company showed goodwill and co-operation in this sensitive matter.
“Based on the discussions on statements on the issue, we have decided to no longer make landings and walking on Ukonsaari during cruises or any other program,” Visit Inari informed.
Visit Inari explained that they want to act as a pioneer in ensuring that the local population and local indigenous culture can be listened to and respected without bans or government regulations.
"We also want to set an example for other players in the tourism industry so that we can develop together as an industry in a sustainable way towards the future, ecologically, culturally and socially," the company said in a news release.
The decision to ban landings on the sacred island Ukonsaari has been welcomed with joy by the Sami people and everyone who thinks sacred cultural sites should be properly respected.
Written by Conny Waters - AncientPages.com Staff Writer

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Preventing and reducing food waste has become a global priority; one third of food produced in the world – approximately 1.3 billion tons – is wasted every year. This misuse of valuable resources has a significant impact on the environment, economy, health, and society as a whole.
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 calls for an ambitious target to halve global food waste per capita by 2030. The European Institutions are debating the revision of the Waste Framework Directive, in which the European Parliament has proposed to include a food waste definition, food waste targets, and a food waste hierarchy. The European Commission is also working towards developing a methodology for EU Member States to prevent and reduce food waste in various sectors, from retail to consumption. In this political context, not much attention has been given to the healthcare sector, even though in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, food waste is actually higher than in other food service sectors.
The healthcare sector faces unique challenges compared to other food preparation services e.g. food waste in hospitals may result from the need to create customised dietary options based on the patients’ conditions, patients’ appetite challenges, or from the unpredictable number of patients and visitors. There is also the problem of extended hours of service and different snack and meal times. These factors combined make food waste reduction in hospitals a complex issue that needs to be tackled. It requires technical expertise, careful execution, and the involvement of staff and patients. Despite these challenges, food waste reduction in healthcare is possible and can offer cost savings that hospitals can use in procuring higher-quality, healthy, and sustainable food.
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Communication(s) and Mission
Call for papers due April 30:
Communication is at the core of God’s interaction with humanity because humanity bears God’s image (Imago Dei). Through this communication, we are granted the means to communicate God’s mission to those who do not know Christ as their Savior. Communication and missions is interconnected through a myriad of disciplines and these disciplines allow us to communicate the heartbeat of the Missio Dei. As Black pastors and practitioners, the heartbeat of the Black church resonates through your voices. Communicating your experiences in the Missio Dei is a critical part of the Black church’s participation in mission endeavors.
The Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) invites you to consider how your background, strengths, and interests might intersect with the theme, and to frame a proposal to present a paper. Possible topics include but are not limited to:
- Analysis of how the Black church communicates the Missio Dei
- Casting a vision for the Black pastor as a missionary mobilizer
- Contributions from theological disciplines (biblical studies, systematic theology, Christian history, homiletics, pastoral theology, missiology, pastoral counseling) that connect communication(s) with mission from the Black experience
- Contemporary challenges relating to mission, articulated from the Black church’s perspective and world view
- Explorations of key (Black) global missiological thinkers and practitioners connecting communication(s) with mission; contextualization is a prime example
- Communication(s) vehicles within mission such as art, music, orality, media, preaching, storying, and social media
- Case studies involving the Black church’s endeavors in mission – how they communicate their experience in mission, including stories of success and failure.
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Kathmandu, June 12 (ANI): Former Deputy Prime Minister and Nepali Congress leader Shailaja Acharya passed away this morning while undergoing treatment at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharagunj.
Acharya, 68, breathed her last at 4.25 am. She was admitted at the hospital on Wednesday after complained of sudden uneasiness and had been put on ventilator support in the Intensive Care Unit since then.
Acharya entered politics as a student when, inspired by her family's role in the pro-democracy movement, she showed a black flag to then King Mahendra, who held absolute power. She was jailed for three years for the offence.
She went to India and spent nine years in exile and was close to veteran Indian Congress and Socialist leaders, especially former Indian premier Chandra Shekhar.
She returned to Nepal with BP Koirala in 1976 with a message of reconciliation.
Acharya was appointed the Agriculture Minister in the first elected government after the restoration of democracy in 1990. She resigned saying there was too much corruption in the ministry.
In a coalition government in 1997, Acharya was the deputy prime minister and the minister for water resources. (ANI)


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Billie Lourd is placed in a moving tribute in honor of her late mother Carrie Fisher and grandmother Debbie Reynolds, ahead of their three-year death anniversary.
The 27-year-old actress opened up about dealing with the loss on christmas day to let her fans know that she is “not alone.”
BILLIE LOURD WILL CELEBRATE MOTHER’S AND CARRIE FISHER, WITH A COVER OF TOM PETTY’S “AMERICAN GIRL” IN A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
“Have a nice vacation! (As well as sad/emotional/weird/stressful holidays!) Send my love to everyone, that has lost someone that they love and give them a little extra today. I see that you have The best of everything, it is not at all happy, and bright. It’s a mix of everything. And that’s all right,” Lourd the caption of a photo of herself as baby with her mother and grandmother.
The sad, the caption goes on: “Feel-the feelings – the good and the not-so-good. Something to eat will they use to love. One of their favorite songs. Tell a story about them. Cry about it to them. Talk to one of their friends, haven’t talked to in a long time. Please be kind and patient with yourself. Do not grieve in silence. You’re not the only one”
Fisher, who died on Dec. 27, 2016, at the age of 60, and her mother’s Wedding and died a day later, on Dec. 28, 2016, the 84-year-old. The back-to-back, the death of the famous mother-daughter duo left a Hollywood star on the track.
BILLIE LOURD TO PLAY LATE GRANDMOTHER DEBBIE REYNOLDS’ TIME IN ‘WILL & GRACE’
Lourd is often remembered for her mom and her grandma is on social media. Earlier this month, she posted a photo of the embrace of her mother on the red carpet of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in 2015. Fisher was best known for her iconic role as “Princess Leia” in the series.
In the last month or so, the good daughter also called her mother in a touching birthday tribute on what would have been Fisher’s 63rd birthday.
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Today would have been my Momby’s 63rd birthday. Not that I’m some kind of expert by any means, but, on the achievements (or whatever you want to call it that) such as this one, and I want to celebrate it by doing things that they would like to do it. So, here’s a little video of me singing one of her favorite songs, an American girl (Tom petty) in one of her favorite places, her bath-tub, of course). I’ll probably grab a pint of vanilla Haggen Dazs and Coca-Cola for dinner.”

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My coworkers who visited Italy told me how great the food was and I was thinking, okay, I’m sure it will be good. But it blew my mind! I never ate better in my life.
We had an amazing dinner at Il Gatto & La Volpe (in Florence.) For some food pics see Italy: Food.
For some pics from Florence, Italy see Italy: Florence
A statue in the Piazza della Signoria
For some shots of Venice see Italy: Venice
For some shots of Capri and the Blue Grotto see Italy: Capri, the Blue Grotto
Inside the Blue Grotto
For some shots of Naples, Sorrento and Pompei (6-26-12) see Italy: Naples, Sorrento, Pompei.
Pompei and Mt. Vesuvius
For some shots of Rome, The Vatican, great views of Rome from up in Gianicolo and more see Italy: Rome, The Vatican, etc.


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Friday night: South Sydney v Gold Coast, Homebush
The second split round brings one of the most unappealing Friday night games for a while. Souths have won one game since round six while the Gold Coast had a big home loss to the Warriors last week. The Titans lose Jarryd Hayne, Nathan Peats and Jarrod Wallace to Origin, while Souths are unaffected. The Titans will be brave as always but Souths should squeeze home. Neutral fans should see if there’s anything decent on Netflix.
SOUTHS BY TWO
Saturday night: Melbourne v North QLD, AAMI Park
A perfect advertisement for stand-alone Origin games, Melbourne and North Qld lost a combined nine players for this one. What could have been a cracking clash has been robbed of all its pep. The Cowboys are unlucky; they just got Thurston back to tear apart Parramatta, only to lose him for another week. The Cowboys will give it a shake, but Melbourne should win this.
MELBOURNE BY 10
Saturday night: Cronulla v Wests Tigers, Shark Park
Chalk up another big win for the Sharkies, still in third place despite the close loss to Melbourne (which ended a four-game winning streak). Wests continue to be horrible, with a big loss to the Sydney Roosters last Sunday blowing out their differential to -164, even worse than Newcastle’s (-141). The Sharks have already beaten Wests once – 22-16 in round nine – and will sweep the Tigers on Saturday night.
CRONULLA BY 20
Sunday afternoon: Parramatta v St. George-Illawarra, Homebush
The Dragons were surprise losers last Monday against Canterbury, while Parramatta’s Darwin trip ended in a big loss to North Qld. The Dragons, still in the top four, will be desperate to stay there. Their desire for redemption will be enough against Parramatta.
ST. GEORGE-ILLAWARRA BY EIGHT
BONUS GAME: Canberra v The Bye, Bruce Stadium
In another Raiders nailbiter, two freakish Jordan Rapana tries push Canberra to a comfortable halftime lead, before the Raiders drop too much ball, push unnecessary passes and give away silly penalties as The Bye lead by two points with five minutes left. Fearing another close loss, Ricky Stuart squeezes into a jersey, puts on some boots and engineers the winning try with a brilliant 40/20 and some classic Sticky magic from the following set. Canberra fans cry with relief and nobody gets mad on the Raiders Facebook fan pages.

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This week, NASA scientists announced that they had found chemical evidence of liquid water on the surface of Mars. While they make a compelling case, the existence of seasonal rivers of briney water will never be 100 percent confirmed until we can see it and touch it and analyse it, and if it's not actual humans on Mars doing that, we'll have to study it vicariously through our far-flung robots.
Except we can't. Not as long as those far-flung robots originated on Earth, anyway. Right now, NASA's Curiosity rover is about 50 kilometres from the site that scientists suspect holds liquid Martian water, but thanks to an international treaty signed in 1967, it's not allowed to go anywhere near it.
This is because to get where it is on the surface of Mars, Curiosity had to travel 225 million kilometres from Earth through space, and along the way it could have picked up dirt and dust and all kinds of mysterious microbes that make it far from sterile. As Marcus Strom points out at The Sydney Morning Herald, "That's a long way to go without having the right sort of shower."
Gross, Curiosity. Just go stand over there, will you? No, no, keep going, further. Yep, keep going. Okay that's good, thank you!
And while scientists do their best to sterilise their space-faring equipment once it arrives at its destination via what Swinburne University astronomer Alan Duffy describes as "a very intense ultraviolet tanning salon", if they can't guarantee sterilisation, there's no going near that water.
"Because liquid water appears to be present … we have to take extra precautions to prevent contamination by Earth life," Rich Zurek, the chief scientist for NASA's Mars program, explained during a Reddit AMA yesterday. "Our current rovers have not been sterilised to the degree needed to go to an area where liquid water may be present."
As Akshat Rathi writes for Quartz, every country on Earth is bound by the stipulations of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which forbids "anyone from sending a mission, robot or human, close to a water source in the fear of contaminating it with life from Earth".
Not that NASA couldn't sterilise the crap out of its rovers if it wanted to. As UNSW astrobiologist Malcolm Walter told The Sydney Morning Herald, they could blast Curiosity with crazy amounts of heat and radiation that would wipe out anything and everything that managed to survive the journey from Earth without a shadow of a doubt, but then they'd be wiping out the rover's internal electronics in the process. Not exactly practical.
"In order to be completely sterile, they'd have to use really powerful ionising radiation or heat, both of which would damage the electronics," says Walter. "So they go as far as they dare."
What's the solution? We all know that NASA is planning on sending humans to Mars for the first time in mid-2030, so maybe some lucky astronauts will get to see liquid Martian water with their own eyes. Another option would be to send robots to Mars that are capable of building other robots that can investigate that water with little risk of contamination. Last year, NASA announced that it's developing robots that can 3D-print infrastructure on Mars, so this could well be a possibility.
Until then, Curiosity and its rover buddy Opportunity will just have to revel in the ambigious state of their cleanliness, and stay the hell away from the water.

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Aussie family accidentally gets $10 million refund instead of $100 and now they have to pay it back
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An Australian family is being forced to pay back every cent after cryptocurrency trader Crypto.com accidentally transferred them $10.4 million instead of $100.
Melbourne resident Thevamanogari Manivel was on the end of perhaps the biggest surprise of her life last year when $10,474,143 showed up in her bank account.
She had been waiting on a $100 refund from Crypto.com.
Despite it seeming like a gift from some sort of spiritual being, it was instead a massive payout error from the Singapore-based trading platform.
While everyone has heard the horror stories involving crypto scams and losing out on tonnes of funds, this payout was on the entire other end of the spectrum.
That was until the dream turned into a nightmare and the platform caught onto its mistake.
During an audit seven months later, Crypto.com discovered their error and began legal proceedings to get their money back, according to news.com.au.
The kicker: Manivel and her family members had already spent a lot of the money.
Ms Manivel had gifted cash to six other people, including family members, such as her daughter and sister.
The crypto platform, which sponsors the AFL to the tune of $25 million a year, looked for repercussions for the seven recipients.
Crypto.com won the proceedings and the court ordered all the money to be paid back plus an additional 10 per cent interest, on top of legal costs.
However, according to The Australian, the defendant had pushed back for evidence that the funds had been paid ‘by mistake’.
Crypto.com had managed to get Ms Manivel’s accounts frozen in February, however, by then most of the money had already gone to other accounts
Her sister, Thilagavathy Gangadory, purchased a $1.35 million Melbourne house just two weeks after the assets had been suspended.
That four-bedroom home will have to be sold under the judge’s orders.
Judge James Elliot stated, via news.com.au: “It is established that the Craigieburn Property was acquired with funds traceable to the wrongful Payment and would never have been in Gangadory’s hands if the wrongful payment had not been made.
“Thus, Gangadory was unjustly enriched by receiving the purchase price of the Craigieburn property out of the wrongful payment…”
The court ordered interest to be paid on top of what needed to be given back.
Commonwealth Bank was also listed as a defendant in the case, however, no ‘substantive final relief’ was issued against the bank.
There were no representatives of Gangadory in attendance in the court, so the verdict is still open to be challenged.
Other orders have been made in other cases related to the transferred funds, however, they are currently before the courts and cannot be disclosed.
Even when they make a mistake the crypto companies still manage to come out on top.

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One of the most striking features of Sutton Lake is that it is surrounded by over 10,000 acres of public land. There are no commercial developments or homes on the lake. All a boater sees is pristine water and green mountains. There are literally hundreds of coves where you can spend the day or night in seclusion.
The dam was built primarily for flood control and was completed in 1961 at a cost of $35 million. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains the dam. Sutton Lake Marina is privately owned and operates under a lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake is 125 feet deep at the dam and the dam is 210 feet high, 1178 feet long and 195 feet wide at the base.


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✓ This is a comprehensive self-test application, however it is not a medical device, and does not replace nor is it a substitute for psychological therapy or drug therapy.
When launched, the application asks the user a set of interrelated questions based on a rubric developed by clinical professionals, on topics ranging from substance abuse, binge drinking, depression, anxiety, general health and well-being, and more.
Many people suffer symptoms of alcoholism, yet often these people are unaware of the implications of their symptoms. By using the “Am I An Alcoholic?” App, users whom the application identifies as being at risk for alcoholism may be prompted to seek further evaluation and treatment. Although outcome of the application is not a diagnosis, the results may be useful for both interpersonal relationships and practical self-knowledge.

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With the 2022 Masters tournament just a few days away, golf fans are beginning to really scrutinise the US Masters odds to see which players have the best chance of donning the green jacket at the end of the four days of action at Augusta National.
As the best in the world converge on Georgia for the first major of the year, it’s hugely difficult to predict who will come out on top. The nature of modern golf is such that any one of a number of players could bring the form necessary to land the title.
However, if there’s one player we feel could have the potential to enjoy a successful Masters, it’s Collin Morikawa. The American has come on leaps and bounds over the last couple of years, and has two major championships to his name already. The Masters has eluded him so far, but this could be the year that he gets his hands on the green jacket.
Let’s have a look at a few reasons why Morikawa has a strong chance of tasting victory at Augusta, even if he might not be the top favourite in the latest golf betting tips.
Whilst the golfing community was left reeling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the sport’s eventual return proved to be the making of Morikawa, as he claimed his maiden major championship triumph with victory in the 2020 PGA Championship. The event may have been held behind closed doors, but it gave Morikawa the taste of winning a truly top-tier tournament.
A year later, Morikawa backed up that success by winning The Open. Throughout a sun-kissed four days of action, the 25-year-old demonstrated the reasons why he has the potential to be a major winner for years to come.
A well-suited game
Morikawa does not necessarily possess the skillset of a typical modern golfer. Indeed, he is more in the mould of the old breed of player, making gains through accurate approach play and delicate putting. You don’t necessarily see the kind of long-range bombs from Morikawa that you might from someone like Bryson DeChambeau or Brooks Koepka, but he is proving that his own unique style of play is good enough to win majors.
The benefit of Morikawa’s style is that it holds up when the going gets tough. A game that relies on long-distance drives can more easily be swayed by mounting pressure, but there is a high degree of reliability in the way that Morikawa plays.
Calmness under pressure
Morikawa’s ability to keep a cool head is another reason he has enjoyed so much success of late. Even when a major title is on the line, there is no let-up in the way that the American carries himself, and you can always be sure that his head is clear as he approaches the winning line.
A sport like golf requires immense focus and concentration, and Morikawa’s ability to hold himself together is a major asset. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be considered a favourite for the Masters.


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The day promised much; we were leaving Hanoi for the drive to Halong Bay. Well, we were trying to, but at 8am even the thousands of motor scooters can’t make much headway. An hour and we had made it onto freer roads, but the skies were leaden and it even began to rain. Rather than beautiful paddy fields, we were driving through what seemed a never ending conurbation, very much a work in progress. Well, I told myself, whatever is driving this country to change at such a pace, making itself pretty for me is not on the agenda.
Cards on the table, I don’t know a huge amount about Vietnam. As I often do, I have looked back into the past as I try to learn but there is much of interest in the here and now of a nation which, forty years ago, was beginning from scratch. Building and development is everywhere but on a small scale; businesses seem mainly shop front enterprises with families living behind or above the business premises. There are also signs of much larger corporate investment, Canon and Samsung having huge suburban plants. Japan is investing heavily as is China, although our guide seems a bit reticent about relationships with China.
It’s my understanding that the main model here involves an amalgamation of the communist party ‘supporting’ free enterprise by awarding and even encouraging private sector contrasts. I’m trying to work it out but it’s an intriguing idea.
As we neared Halong and the mist began to lift we could see the limestone islands which make this bay so distinctive. There are over 2000 of them, although ‘officially’ they number them at 1969 to honour the year of Ho Chi Min’s death. The development here is clearly exploding and everywhere are pictures of futuristic hotel complexes. In a way I’m glad to be here now when it’s relatively unspoilt.
Our ship lay at anchor waiting for us. The amazing scenery and welcoming smiles of the crew had made our spirits high and we were delighted with our cabin and the facilities on board.
As we set sail we sat on the balcony and took in the view. Each island has a shape of its own and it’s easy to see how the imaginative locals have given them names based on the shape they see represented. The trees growing in the limestone crags add to the charm and beauty of an ever-changing sea mad landscape.
Lunch was served then it was time to disembark by tender to visit a floating fishing village where 200 people live, supported by the government, making their living from the sea and sharing their experiences with tourists.
Dinner and drinks on board then we anchored overnight in the bay, gently rocked to sleep and watching the lights of the other ships around us reflected in the ocean as the limestone crags cradled us safely.
This is a memorable, wonderful place of awesome beauty. Deservedly recognised twice by UNESCO come experience it yourself. While it is still unspoiled.

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In today’s shooting world, there is no doubt that long-distance shooting is surely impressive.
What about close-range shooting?
Close-range shooting is its own skill and requires its own equipment.
In my experience, a high-powered optic meant for long-distance shooting won’t be able to help you with short-distance shooting like a low-powered optic (LPVO) can.
To help you when you’re shooting in close quarters, I’ve covered some of the best 1-6x scopes for plinking, hunting, competition, and home defense.
- The Best 1-6x Scopes & Low Power Variable Optics (LPVO)
- Why Use a 1-6x Scope?
- What to Look for When Buying the Best 1-6x Scopes
- What Is a Low Power Variable Optic?
- LPVO vs. Red Dot Sight + Magnifier Combo
- How to Take Care of 1-6x Scopes
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Summary of Top Picks
The Best 1-6x Scopes & Low Power Variable Optics (LPVO)
1. Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-6×24 Riflescopes
Vortex Optics is a trusted manufacturer in the world of scopes and firearms. They are known for their top-of-the-line quality service and excellent scopes.
The Vortex Optics Strike Eagle lives up to the stellar reputation of Vortex Optics.
- Fully multicoated lenses
- 11 adjustable brightness settings
- Extreme durability
- Ample eye relief
- An affordable price
The true 1x magnification on the Vortex Strike Eagle makes it easy and quick to adapt on the field or range.
It can help make even point-blank shots even MORE clear and precise!
This is mostly thanks to its BDC reticle that allows for quick and precise holdover adjustments up to 650 yards.
The illuminated second focal plane reticle is etched clearly, thus allowing for precise and accurate shots even at a distance.
With this type of reticle, the reticle stays the same size regardless of how much or how little you zoom in.
This reticle stays focused throughout the full magnification range with the fast-focus eyepiece.
Something unique that I like about the Vortex Optics Strike Eagle is its fish-eye effect at close quarters, allowing for a wide panorama.
While this scope needs very few adjustments to achieve zero, you can make precise adjustments quickly with the throw lever on the magnification ring.
It even lets you see magnification indicators without moving or changing your gun position.
On top of all this, the Vortex Strike Eagle is made of aircraft-grade aluminum.
It is also nitrogen-purged and OP ring-sealed for top-tier performance, even in extreme conditions.
It even has a spare battery compartment that you can access through the easy-release windage cap.
Best of all, you get all of this at a very reasonable price.
- Great for low light situations
- Generous eye relief
- Good field of view
- Very durable
- Lifetime warranty
- Heavy and bulky
- Can take up too much rail space
2. Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II Riflescopes
I’ve featured another Vortex Optics scope that’s proven effective at close range.
The Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II is a mid-range 1-6x scope that doesn’t disappoint.
It features the signature Vortex Optics quality and a wide range of features at a price under $1,000.
- Adjustable parallax
- CRS zero stop
- Generous eye relief
- Fully multi-coated lenses
The Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II has true 1x optical performance that allows for clear and precise shooting.
You are guaranteed the highest possible resolution and true color transmission with the extra-low dispersion glass.
This extra-low dispersion glass allows for enhanced light transmission, producing clear and crisp images.
The reticle of this 1-6x scope is situated on the second focal plane to ensure a consistent image regardless of range, wind, or holdover.
Speaking of reticles, the illuminated glass-etched reticle is available in both MOA and MRAD.
It also has the ArmorTek Ultra-Hard, scratch-resistant coating to protect against dirt, oil, scratches, and fingerprints.
In my experience, this scope’s better than the Vortex Strike Eagle in terms of image quality.
In terms of durability, the Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II is O-ring sealed and argon gas purged for the best performance even in extreme conditions.
And, with the Precision Force Spring System, Precision Glide Erector System, and fast focus eyepiece, you can be assured of precise, accurate shots every time.
Best of all, it comes with the Vortex Optics No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty.
However, at 14 inches, it can be a little too long. I’ve also found that it’s a bit heavier than other scopes.
All in all, the Viper PST is a great scope for hunting, competition, and tactical purposes.
- Incredibly durable
- Great reticle
- Built-in features for accuracy
- Too long
3. Monstrum G3 1-6×24 FFP Rifle Scope
BEST BUDGET PICK
The G3 is a monster of a 1-6x scope from Monstrum.
This great scope with reliable optics can be used by shooters of all skill levels.
Let’s see why!
- Good eye relief and field vision
- Illuminated reticle
- Waterproof and fog-proof
- Fully multi-coated lenses
- Very durable
The Monstrum G3 is a very adaptable scope that can help you make accurate shots over and over.
There’s no need for any guessing games with the turret that gives crisp clicks with every adjustment.
This first focal plane scope features a glass-etched MOA reticle that offers shooters faster target range estimation and accurate holdover correction functionality.
It even allows you to see small details! This clarity of detail shows up regardless of magnification.
The illuminated reticle comes with a choice of red or green. You can use the dial-controlled knob to adjust reticle illumination to your desired setting.
However, take note that the reticle brightness is quite redundant under bright sunlight.
On the plus side, it eliminates the need for reticle illumination under bright sunlight.
That being said, this scope is great for low light and night shooting.
However, I’ve found that there’s a bit of distortion at 1x magnification. This can be worse at 1.25x magnification.
The customer service of Monstrum, however, more than makes up for this distortion.
Durability-wise, the Monstrum G3 is made from aircraft-grade aluminum with a Mil-STD 8625 type III anodized finish that allows for water and fog resistance.
It comes with a whole bunch of features and add-ons, including but not limited to:
- Flip-up lens covers
- R scope
- Heavy-duty scope rings
- Detachable honeycomb shade
- Lens cloth
- CR2032A 3V battery
This scope also comes with a 2-year warranty.
All in all, this is an incredibly affordable scope that isn’t low quality!
- Top-notch tactical optics
- Very clear picture
- Fog and water-resistant
- Very versatile
- Many included add-ons
- High battery usage
4. Trijicon 1-6×24 VCOG Riflescope
The Trijicon VCOG (short for variable combat optical gunsight) is a legendary scope that is used and loved by the US Military.
So what is it about the VCOG that’s got the US Military hooked?
- Exceptionally solid and durable
- Fully multi-coated lenses
- Illuminated reticle
- 16 reticle options
- 6 brightness settings
The Trijicon VCOG is a great scope not only for CQB but even for long-range.
This is mostly due to its wide variety of reticles on the first focal plane (16, in fact!).
Any of these first focal plane reticle choices offers ranging efficiency and bullet drop compensation.
They also allow for subtensions and drops to stay constant regardless of magnification.
The quality glass and lens coatings on this scope offer a crisp image without lens distortion.
It even comes with a special turret that allows you to control both brightness and parallax with just one knob.
HOWEVER, as this is a unique feature on this scope, it may be difficult to get used to it at first.
I had an easy time changing the magnification range thanks to an integrated dial fin.
Durability-wise, this is a solid, durable scope made of a 7075 T-6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. It’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it!
The VCOG makes use of an AA battery which can be easily found and purchased. It can stay on for 1400 hours if constantly used on setting 4.
Since it has constant eye relief, no head or weapon stock position adjustments are needed.
However, while it has adequate eye relief, it is a bit less than some of the other scopes on this list.
I also have to warn you, because this is probably the priciest scope on this list.
- Flexible for both CQB and long-distance
- Insanely durable
- Very accurate
- Excellent lenses
- Quick range estimation
- Easy to mount
- No included lens caps or covers
- Joint brightness and parallax adjustment can take some getting used to
5. Trijicon AccuPoint TR-25 1-6×24 Riflescope
This is one of the highest-priced scopes on this list, but for good reason.
The AccuPoint is a wonderful scope that can work even better than other scopes at steeper price points.
Coming from a tested military background, the Trijicon Accupoint is not your standard ring and dot reticle scope.
- Zero forward emissions
- Long eye relief
- No batteries required
- Tough and durable
The AccuPoint has some of the best glass in the industry, with fully multi-coated lenses that offer incredible clarity and low light performance.
However, what I think really helps it stand out is the tritium phosphor and fiber optic technology that eliminates the need for batteries while still providing illumination when needed.
The Advanced Fiber Optics Technology can automatically adjust brightness levels to optimize reticle visibility in all conditions.
This battery-free illumination also means that you don’t need to worry about being unable to see in even the poorest light conditions.
Best of all, it has the patented Fiber Optic Post Reticle, one of the fastest reticles for sight acquisition.
If you don’t want to use the Fiber Optic Post Reticle, it comes with a Triangle Post Reticle.
While the triangle reticle may take some getting used to, it got many shooters’ trust.
I have one small gripe with this scope: the tritium dot can be quite small and hard to use.
Take note as well that the eye relief is quite good at the lower ranges but can be quite challenging at higher magnifications.
- Comfortable eye relief
- No need for batteries
- Perfect for three gun competitions
- Can withstand even extreme conditions
- Impressive glass
- Can take some getting used to
- Dot can be too small
- Reduced eye box can be a problem at 6x magnification
6. Primary Arms SLX 1-6×24 SFP Riflescope
Primary Arms is a trusted brand in the shooting industry.
Their SLX 1-6×24 continues their legacy of quality and success in the world of LPVO scopes.
This is one of the best-selling optics of Primary Optics.
- Clear glass
- Illuminated etched reticle
- Super lightweight
- Generous eye relief
If you want a scope similar to the Strike Eagle, I recommend getting this scope.
As far as I can tell, the main differences between the Primary Arms SLX and the Strike Eagle are the warranty and ACSS reticle.
However, one thing to note is that the warranty of Primary Arms is not as good as Vortex Optics.
And, unlike the Strike Eagle, this Primary Arms scope uses an ACSS (Advanced Combined Sighting System) reticle.
The ACSS reticle has four features to help with your shooting success:
- Bullet drop compensation
- Range estimation
- Wind holds
- Moving target leads
Just like the Strike Eagle, the Primary Arms SLX also has no tunneling and distortion in its sight picture.
It has very crisp and reliable turrets that make precise adjustments for the perfect shot.
The Primary Arms SLX also holds zero really well.
While it isn’t the best scope out there, it’s definitely one of the best 1-6x scopes within the price range and a great dupe of the Strike Eagle.
See our full review of the Primary Arms 4-14×44 scope!
- Great dupe of the Strike Eagle
- ACSS reticle
- Not as bright at 6x magnification
- Aluminum alloy is not as durable as other models
Why Use a 1-6x Scope?
1-6x scopes are commonly used for:
- 3-gun competitions
- Tactical situations
- Game hunting
These are good for close-range shooting up to 600 yards.
I’ve found that 1-6x scopes are best when used on AR-type firearms!
What to Look for When Buying the Best 1-6x Scopes
How do you know that you’re getting the right 1-6x scope for you?
Here are some things I advise watching out for:
The reputation of a manufacturer is a huge factor in how much you can trust the scope you select.
Some manufacturers have been in the market for decades and have consistently put out high-quality scopes backed by years of experience.
If you’re a new shooter or are on a tight budget, I recommend going for scopes produced by trusted manufacturers like Vortex Optics, Trijicon, or Primary Arms.
In addition to having stellar optics, these companies are usually established enough to be able to provide good customer support in case anything goes wrong
Material is directly tied to the DURABILITY of the scope.
While it is important for the scope to be durable, it must also be LIGHT ENOUGH for you to carry around on long trips.
When choosing a 1-6x scope, look for those made of quality aircraft-grade aluminum.
This type of material allows for durability and the right weight.
Be sure, as well, that the material and build used can deliver waterproof and fog-proof performance.
Trust me, there’s nothing worse than spending hours trekking and scouting out the perfect prey just for water and fog to mess up your scope.
The true mark of a good scope is a high-quality lens that offers a bright sight picture.
I’ve found that this can make a world of difference when it comes to shooting!
Look for coated lenses that ensure maximum light transmission while reducing glare.
Proper coatings can also help your scope when it comes to low-light conditions.
Unsure of what those terms regarding coated lenses mean? Here’s a quick guide:
- Coated: At least one glass surface has one anti-reflective layer
- Fully coated: All glass surfaces have one anti-reflective layer
- Multicoated: At least one glass surface has multiple anti-reflective layers (light transmission > 75%)
- Fully multicoated: all glass surfaces have multiple anti-reflective layers (light transmission > 85%)
There are many types of reticles to choose from.
Before delving into the different types of reticles, I’ll give a breakdown of the two main types of reticles:
- First focal plane reticle: The reticle size increases with the target as you change the magnification. First focal plane scopes are ideal for longer-distance targeting.
- Second focal plane reticle: The reticle stays the same size regardless of magnification. Second focal plane scopes are ideal for those who prefer one specific magnification level. Second focal plane reticles are usually cheaper than FFP reticles.
Let us now look at the various reticle choices:
These are the most common reticles found on small-caliber firearms.
Due to how simple they are to use, crosshairs are preferred by beginner hunters.
They are ideal for varmint hunting but aren’t exactly the best for tactical or defensive situations.
Mil-Dot & MOA
These are great for small-caliber arms such as the 0.22.
These are ideal for hunting situations that require the right bullet drop.
TAKE NOTE: These are not suitable for high-powered weapons.
Illuminated reticles are ideal for hunting and defense applications in low light conditions.
The best scopes with illuminated reticles usually have multiple brightness settings. However, not many 1-6x rifle scopes have this option.
These are the other reticles that come in various shapes such as circles, hash marks, dots, circles, etc.
#5 Eye Box & Eye Relief
Eye relief refers to the distance you can position your eye from the scope. The eye box, on the other hand, is not an actual box.
Rather, the eye box refers to the area behind the gun wherein you can comfortably see the sight picture without any vignette effects.
Both of these are important for quick target acquisition.
I find that 1-6x scopes tend to be a bit reserved in terms of eye relief and eye box.
The average eye relief for your shooting comfort is 3-3.5 inches, which usually gives a forgiving eye box.
More eye relief ultimately means more safety.
#6 Adjustment Systems
There are currently two methods to change the settings of a rifle scope: MOA and MRAD.
- MOA, which is short for Minute of Angle, is the more precise adjustment system when achieving a zero setting. At 100 yards, 1 MOA is 1 inch. Most MOA systems have increments of 1/4 inch. This allows for accurate and precise adjustments, making it suited for targets up to 300 yards.
- MRAD, or milliradian adjustment, is better for adjusting. At 100 yards, 1 milrad = 3.6 inches. MRAD is better for medium to long-range shooting.
Be sure to use the adjustment system you’re more comfortable with. You can read my tutorial on how to adjust a rifle scope to help you out!
Parallax usually manifests itself in the inability to focus on a target.
Thankfully, low-power variable optics can usually handle parallax up to 100 yards.
Just to be safe, I’d recommend looking for a 1-6x scope with a knob for focus parallax adjustment.
#8 Mounting System
The mounting system determines how firmly your scope stays attached to your weapon.
This is key to keeping your scope accurate, as it means that the scope will not move around regardless of how many shots you put through it.
Look for a sturdy mounting system that is compatible with your weapon.
While the most common mounting systems include Picatinny rings or mounts, I’ve also noticed a rising popularity in QD (Quick Detach) mounts.
QD mounts keep your scope sturdy and secure on your weapon but can easily be detached if needed.
When it comes to scopes, there is no doubt that what you get is what you pay for.
Expensive scopes usually come at that price point due to added features and ensured durability.
However, don’t force yourself to get an expensive scope if you can’t afford it. There are some quality 1-6x scopes out there that come at affordable prices.
I suggest getting an affordable scope and working on your skills rather than becoming too reliant on the features of more premium scopes, especially if you’re a beginner.
If you are a more advanced or experienced shooter with the money for it, however, then, by all means, go for more premium scopes.
Warranty refers to the company’s willingness to repair or replace the product free of charge in case of any issues.
A good warranty shows the company’s faith in the product.
There are many warranties out there, including, but not limited to, lifetime warranties and VIP warranties.
Getting a scope with the right warranty ensures that you will be getting good customer service, so you get the best bang for your buck.
What Is a Low Power Variable Optic?
A low-power variable optic (LPVO) is a variable riflescope that has a minimum magnification of 1x and goes up to a magnification of 4x – 8x.
This is “low power” compared to other optics that can go up to 10x or even higher.
“Variable” refers to how it has variable magnification, meaning that the image can be magnified to the shooter’s liking instead of being fixed at one power level.
LPVO vs. Red Dot Sight + Magnifier Combo
I’ve found that an LPVO shares many similarities with a red dot combined with a magnifier.
Both sighting systems allow you to make precise shots with faster target acquisition for close-range shooting.
How do you know which one to get?
A red dot has, true to its name, a simple red dot reticle.
This reticle will quickly grab your eye and pull it to the target, allowing for rapid target acquisition.
HOWEVER, those with eye issues like astigmatism can have a hard time with the red dot reticle due to distortion.
On the other hand, the LPVOs I’ve tried offer various reticle options that allow for better accuracy.
These are especially helpful for those with eye problems or those who want to engage in long or mid-range shooting.
LPVOs can also estimate range, moving target leads, wind holds, and bullet drop compensation in one reticle.
A red dot optic is fixed at 1x, meaning they are best for close-range shooting up to 100 yards.
LPVOs, on the other hand, offer variable magnification.
The variable magnification of an LPVO means that they are more versatile, allowing you to see targets up to 400 or more yards away.
Learn more about fixed and variable scopes here!
Red dot sights have unlimited eye relief that allows you to keep both eyes open.
This is especially useful in dangerous situations where you can’t risk limiting peripheral vision.
LPVOs, on the other hand, have less eye relief.
While it’s possible to keep both eyes open with an LPVO, I’ve found that the shorter eye relief can limit the positions of your head.
However, eye relief with an LPVO can be maximized by mounting the optic in the right position for your most-used head position.
But this does limit your mounting options on an LPVO.
Red dots are really good at fast target acquisition at closer ranges, meaning that you can take a faster shot for a few seconds at less than 100 yards with a red dot sight.
At over 100 yards, however, the LPVO is faster.
Red dots are usually small and lightweight, making them easier to see and use for extended periods.
The LPVOs I’ve tried are usually bulkier and heavier than the red dots.
A quality red dot optic can be found as low as $100. Even the most expensive red dot optics are at around $1000.
However, I should warn you that adding a magnifier to a red dot will usually double its price.
An LPVO, however, usually costs from $300 – $3000.
Red Dot + Magnifier Vs. LPVO: Which Is Better?
A red dot is better if you want to use your AR-15 for home defense.
However, if you want to use it for target shooting at the range, you’ll have to add a magnifier.
For a more versatile choice that you can use for hunting, home defense, and long-distance shooting, I’d recommend getting an LPVO.
In summary, a red dot optic has:
- Longer battery life
- Smaller and more lightweight
- Quick target acquisition under 100 yards
- Unlimited eye relief
An LPVO, on the other hand, has:
- Variable magnification
- More reticle options
- Better FOV
- Rapid target acquisition over 100 yards
Check out my list of the best optics for your AR-15 to learn more!
How to Take Care of 1-6x Scopes
If you’re already set on buying, here are some tips on how to care for your 1-6x scope:
1. Lens Care
When cleaning the lenses, I like to start by blowing away any dust or dirt on the lens. Then I follow it up with a soft lens brush.
Use lens tissue or a soft clean cotton cloth to wipe away any lubricants or fingerprints. Use lens cleaning fluid when doing this step.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE A COARSE CLOTH.
All moving parts are already permanently lubricated.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LUBRICATE ANY PARTS OF YOUR SCOPE.
3. Scope Body
The body of the scope just needs an occasional wiping with a clean cloth to remove dirt and fingerprints.
4. Proper Storage
Use lens covers whenever possible.
DON’T STORE YOUR SCOPE IN HOT PLACES. This can affect lubricants and sealants.
Never leave the scope in an area where light can directly enter either the objective or eyepiece.
This can damage the lenses due to the “burning effect” of the light, especially if from direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Far Can You Shoot With a 1-6x LPVO?
A 1-6x LPVO can shoot up to 600 yards.
This means that when you look at a target 600 yards away with 6x magnification, it will appear 100 yards away.
What Are the Downsides of Using a 1-6x Scope?
A 1-6x scope tends to result in tight eye relief.
Additionally, it also isn’t ideal for longer distances above 600 yards.
For longer ranges, you can take a look at our Buying Guide on Under $500 Riflescopes for some options.
What Is the Difference Between a 1-6x Scope and a Red Dot Sight?
A red dot has fixed power, meaning that you cannot change its magnification level.
A 1-6x is a variable power scope with variable magnification you can change.
What’s the Difference Between 1-4x and 1-6x Scopes?
The biggest difference between these two scopes is the magnification range.
1-4x scopes are better for close-quarter combat. I’ve found that the lower magnification range offers a larger field of view (FOV), with clearer and brighter images.
A 1-6x scope, on the other hand, can zoom in on further targets.
Because of its higher magnification, a 1-6x scope is a bit heavier.
What’s the Difference Between 1-6x and 1-8x Scopes?
The main difference between a 1-6x and 1-8x scope is the magnification range.
The 1-8x scope has a higher magnification range than a 1-6x scope. This means that the 1-8x scope allows the shooter to see and shoot at longer distances than a 1-6x scope.
However, the 1-6x has a better FOV, allowing the shooter to be more aware of their surroundings.
I’ve found that as you move up to the higher magnification of a 1-8x, you’ll get darker images and a smaller visible area.
Additionally, 1-8x scopes tend to be heavier and require more time to adjust.
Both of these scopes are on the lower power end of scopes.
Should I Get an HPVO or LPVO?
It really depends on what you’re planning to use it for.
If you’re planning to use your weapon for home and self-defense, 3 gun competitions, or hunting with an effective range of 500-800 yards, then the LPVO (low power variable optic) is the one for you.
However, if you have aging eyes, or prefer to use your weapon for long-range shooting and hunting, then I advise getting an HPVO (high-power variable optic).
Summary of Top Picks
Best Overall – Vortex Optics Strike Eagle Riflescopes
You can’t go wrong with Vortex Optics and their Strike Eagle lineup.
You get fully multicoated lenses, 11 brightness settings, and insane durability at a reasonable price.
The true 1x magnification will also make it easy for you to adapt to the field or range.
This is my best pick that will satisfy almost all hunters and shooters!
Best Value – Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II Riflescopes
For the best bang for your buck, look no other than the Viper PST Gen II.
For under $1000, you get a true 1x optical performance, adjustable parallax, ample eye relief, fully multi-coated lenses, and the good ol’ Vortex Optics durability.
You can count on this scope for competitions and hunting!
Best Budget Pick – Monstrum G3 1-6×24 FFP Rifle Scope
Money can buy the best scopes, but that doesn’t mean more affordable options don’t deliver.
The Monstrum G3 rifle scope is the perfect example.
This scope has suitable eye relief, an illuminated reticle, fully multi-coated lenses, and is very durable for its price point.
I recommend it for both beginner and experienced shooters!
Plus, it comes with a bunch of add-ons and accessories that make it even more worth it.
Having the best 1-6x scopes can greatly elevate your shooting game and experience.
Regardless of what scope you use on your weapon, however, remember that practice makes perfect.
Always keep my tips in mind to ensure you get the most out of your chosen optic.
If you are on a tighter budget, I have a list of rifle scopes for under $300 that you can refer to!
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“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning,” Frank Bilotta and Renee James announced on Facebook.
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“Tony was a beautiful soul – kind, compassionate, funny and humble. It was truly a joy to just be around him. His soft voice and unassuming manner were immediately heartwarming and you couldn’t help love. The world has lost an incredible human being, but we are all richer for the memories he left us. From warm reminiscences of Wally Cleaver to those of us lucky enough to know him personally – thank you Tony And thank you for the reflections of a simpler time, the laughs, the friendship and the feeling that you were a big brother to all of us.
The cause of death has not been revealed.
In May, Dow’s wife Lauren Shulkind announced that her cancer had returned – just a month after celebrating her 77th birthday.
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“Dear friends and fans of Tony Dow, I have very sad news to share with you,” Shulkind wrote at the time. “Unfortunately, Tony has been diagnosed with cancer again. He approaches this reality with such courage, but it is truly heartbreaking.
“We want to thank you in advance for your kind thoughts. Our love, Lauren and Tony.”
Dow starred alongside Jerry Mathers, Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont and Ken Osmond in “Leave it to Beaver” as a child. The show first ran for six seasons on CBS before moving to ABC.
The actor appeared on the reunion show “Still the Beaver” and following the show, “The New Leave It to Beaver.”
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British-Nigerian singer and top-notch vocalist, Tems, comes through with a new single titled "Higher".
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A Harlan Community High School student looks forward to a year of public appearances ahead as the new Miss Iowa Teen U-S-A. 16-year-old Jocelyn Borkowski says she’s been competing in pageants since she was five-years-old. Borkowski says she’s always enjoyed dressing up, wearing fancy shoes and getting her hair done. She says she didn’t have to do much to prepare for this latest contest, held over Thanksgiving weekend in Cedar Rapids. Borkowski says she did have to “tone up” to look good in a swim suit and talked to lots of people to brush up on her people skills. She says the “behind-the-scenes” relationships between the girls in the contest wasn’t as tense as some people may think it is, based on movies like “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” The next contest for Borkowski will be in August of 2005, when she competes for Miss Teen U-S-A. Her duties as Miss Teen Iowa start this weekend with an appearance at a children’s hospital in eastern Iowa. Also last weekend, a new Miss Iowa U-S-A was crowned — 24-year-old Joy Robinson of Altoona.
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How Do You Know If Your Pipes Are Frozen?
As temperatures have plummeted this winter, homes across the South have had frozen pipes. When pipes freeze, major damage can occur. Expanding ice can cause a burst pipe; even a small crack can release hundreds of gallons of water per day. If you find the issue in time, you can thaw out the pipe or call a plumber to avert a crisis. But you may not see the ice or even the pipe. So, “How do you know if your


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Construction workers, the unsung heroes of our world-class buildings, execute others’ visions with talent and skill.
We created Artists-in-Construction at 50West to bring attention to the laborers and the craft of construction.
Noa Caruvi, the first of three artists capturing 50West rising through art, documented the progress for three months before beginning to paint out of studio space at the 50West Sales Gallery, where visitors can watch while she works.
"it's been remarkable to see people build this skyscraper with their bare hands, and in any weather," said the artist. "I'm humbled." (WSJ, 9/8/14)
Developer Francis Greenburger, in addition to being a collector, supports the arts through Time Equities’ Art in Buildings, Omi International Art Center in Columbia County and The Francis J. Greenburger Award.

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Rat Nb 2 lymphoma cells have been widely used to bioassay human growth hormone and many species of prolactin. Because their morphologic characterization suggests a T-cell lineage, Nb 2 cells were examined for their response to the T-cell mitogens concanavalin A, pokeweed mitogen, and phytohemagglutinin P. As expected, a dose-response to rat prolactin was observed; however, attempts to induce proliferation using the conventional T- cell mitogens failed at concentrations normally stimulatory for rat primary lymphocytes. Moreover, when Nb 2 cells were simultaneously incubated with lectin plus a suboptimal concentration of prolactin, a dose-dependent suppression of the stimulatory effects of prolactin was observed with phytohemagglutinin P and pokeweed mitogen, although not with concanavalin A. Culture medium of prolactin-stimulated Nb 2 cells also contained a factor which inhibited normal rat lymphocyte activation by concanavalin A. The factor did not block induction of the IL-2 receptor and proliferation of IL- 2-dependent CTLL-2 cells could be restored by exogenous IL-2. Because Nb 2 cells evolved from a lactogen-dependent lymph node tumor, these results may have implications for further understanding the role of pituitary hormones, particularly prolactin, in the immune response to hormone-dependent tumor progression.
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A group of Conservative backbenchers has set out a blueprint for the renegotiation of Britain's membership of the European Union, warning that "the status quo is no longer an option".
Two days ahead of a major speech in the Netherlands in which Prime Minister David Cameron will set out his plans for a new settlement for the UK in Europe, the Fresh Start Project's Manifesto for Change urged him to focus his efforts on "a robust but achievable renegotiation of our terms of membership".
The manifesto demands five significant revisions to EU treaties including an "emergency brake" for all member states on financial services issues and repatriation of powers on social and employment law, or at least a UK opt-out and emergency brake in these areas. It also calls for a UK opt-out from all policing and criminal justice measures, a new legal safeguard for the single market, and the abolition of the Strasbourg seat of the European Parliament.
Foreign Secretary William Hague appeared to signal that the group's ideas chime with thinking on Europe at the top of the Conservative Party, hailing the manifesto in a foreword as a "well-researched and well-considered document full of powerful ideas for Britain's future in Europe". "Many of the proposals are already Government policy, some could well become future Government or Conservative Party policy and some may require further thought," said Mr Hague, adding that it will be "essential reading" for those drawing up the Tory manifesto for the 2015 general election.
Mr Cameron is due to meet Conservative Cabinet members to brief them on the details of his long-awaited speech on Europe and is almost certain to face questions about its keenly anticipated contents at Prime Minister's Questions.
The Fresh Start Project, fronted by former Cameron aide George Eustice and other MPs including Andrea Leadsom, Tim Loughton and Chris Heaton-Harris, is said to have wide backing on the Tory backbenches, though the exact scale of support is not known.
Unlike some of their Conservative colleagues, the Fresh Start group did not argue for British withdrawal from the EU, presenting the case instead for a "new and different relationship for ourselves whilst remaining a full member of the EU", which it suggested could also be pursued by other member states which do not use the single currency.
Conservative Cabinet minister Kenneth Clarke warned that a referendum could be used as a vehicle for protest groups to protest against the Government, and Mr Cameron could not "take a Yes vote for granted". Turning his fire on the "30 or 40" Conservative MPs who he claimed were calling for a referendum because they want to leave the EU, Mr Clarke told the Financial Times: "If you realise you're doomed in Parliament, you demand a referendum - that's what the hangers and floggers used to do." He warned: "I think if Britain ever does leave the European Union it will be difficult to adjust to our loss of a leading role in the political evolution of Europe and our reduced role in the global political world."
Meanwhile, Britain's former ambassador to the US, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, warned against a "move to the sidelines" on Europe. Sir Nigel, a former Brussels diplomat, warned: "If we are influential in Europe then we have a bigger impact in Washington and the other power capitals. These things are mutually reinforcing. I just cannot see any logical basis for thinking a move to the sidelines, or particularly a move out of Europe, would be anything other than diminishing to the UK's capacity, standing, influence, ability to get things done and capacity to build coalitions internationally."
Mr Cameron's official spokesman said that there was "a wide-ranging debate currently going on in Britain" on relations with the EU. "The Prime Minister thinks that Fresh Start's contribution is a very interesting contribution to that debate," the spokesman added.


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The US Constitution and monetary powers: an analysis of the 1787 constitutional convention and the constitutional transformation of the US monetary system
AbstractThe monetary powers embedded in the US Constitution were revolutionary and led to a watershed transformation in the nation s monetary structure. They included determining what monies could be legal tender, who could emit fiat paper money, and who could incorporate banks. How the debate at the 1787 constitutional convention over these powers evolved and led the founding fathers to the specific powers adopted is presented and deconstructed. Why they took this path rather than replicate the successful colonial system and why they codified such powers into supreme law rather than leaving them to legislative debate and enactment are addressed.
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Swami Tat Sat Bharati
From 1 – 3 February 2019.
Enjoy Yoga on a deeper level
Immerse yourself in the Spirit of the Lineage of
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The Bhagavad Gita
Monastery The Beukenhof at Biezenmortel in Holland
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During this retreat we will reflect on various ‘aspects’ of the Gita, giving participants an ever profounder and deeper experience and understanding of human existence.In conjunction, the mudras and bandas that were taught and practised during the retreat with Swami Tat Sat in January 2018 will be revised.


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Dracula Therapy also known as S3 (Stimulated Self Serum Therapy) is a non-surgical aging therapy which is not painfully and is immediate too. This skin treatment is gradually increasing wherein the doctor takes vitals of your own blood and separates its key components basically- red blood cells, serum and platelets.
In this aging therapy the doctor mix vitamins and amino acids and inject this enriched serum into the face. The skin treatment is a 3 step process which takes around 30 minutes maximum depending on the area to be treated. This injection doesn't add volume but stimulate the collagen production and cell migration to eliminate lines, wrinkles and folds from the skin.
Cosmetic fillers have become a rage of late and these aging treatments are been taken up by majority of women to avoid aging properties from their skin and stay young. When done properly, S3 Therapy or Dracula Therapy can make you look like the same as you expect from botox or facelifts surgeries.
Advantages of S3 Therapy or Dracula Therapy:
- This skin treatment for wrinkles and other aging properties uses your won blood therefore reducing the chances of allergy reactions and skin infections.
- It is a natural aging therapy which does not include cosmetic or synthetic products.
- It is not painful after the surgery as Dracula Therapy is non-cosmetic therapy.
- It has been found that after the procedure the person doesn't get swellings, bruises or lumping.
- It is a natural therapy for a face lift.
This S3 Therapy procedure include injections formulated from your blood to fight anti aging. So, if you plan to fight anti aging then use this natural aging therapy and stay young naturally!

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Embroidered Lingerie Video Tutorial: 2 Stabilization Methods
It’s been about 10 months since Madalynne Studios got a huge upgrade in terms of sewing machines. Last October, PFAFF’s newest and top of the line machine – the creative icon™ – arrived (click here to check out my unboxing video). It was my first foray embroidery and since then, I’ve had my fair share of embroidery projects. Just like all of PFAFF’s other machines – passport 2.0™, ambition essential™ and quilt expression 4.2™ – it’s been very user friendly. Embroidery is intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a lot of fun!
My first embroidery attempts were good, but could be improved. The tension was off – the stitches were sinking into the fabric and the top thread was showing through on the wrong side. It wasn’t the machine. It was my stabilization method. For my first embroidery projects, I used INSPIRA’s Aqua Magic Plus underneath and Inspira’s Water Works as a topper. You can see how I stabilized in this video tutorial. With the help of local sewing friend and embroidery veteran, Jo, we tried 2 different stabilization methods. For both, we used a sandwich method.
For the first method, we used a metallic blue stretch mesh on top and beige stretch mesh on bottom. Just like my first embroidery projects, we used INSPIRA’s Aqua Magic Plus underneath and Inspira’s Water Works as a topper. In between the metallic blue stretch mesh and the beige stretch mesh however, we sandwiched INSPIRA’S Aqua Magic Stabilizer. This helped tremendously!
For the second method, we used a blush pink metallic stretch mesh on top and beige stretch mesh on bottom. Our goal was to encase the embroidery stitches between the top and the bottom fabric. The beauty of handmade is that you can add extra details that show you gave extra care to the garment. Having the stitches between the main and lining is a nice touch, and also, if anybody is sensitive to stitches, it’s softer again the skin. So we only embroidered through the blush pink metallic stretch mesh, placing INSPIRA’s Aqua Magic Plus and INSPIRA’S Aqua Magic Stabilizer underneath and Inspira’s Water Works as a topper. This worked well, but after washing, the text/stitches became slightly warped.
So thank you to Jo for helping out this embroidery newbie. I plan to use the first method to get more creative with embroidery designs.
Click here to watch the video tutorial!


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The townland of Drumbee More is in the parish of Kildarton in Armagh County. It is labelled number 6 on the map. Environment and Heritage Service Sites and Monuments Record (2002) notes the following in this townland:
Enclosure of uncertain period and tree ring of the 18th or 19th century.
SMR NO: ARM 012:038
"On the N end of the crest of a drumlin, a little below the summit. An oval "Fort" is shown on the OS 6 map of 1835, but the site was removed in 1980. Only a slight mound, no more than 0.3m high, and defined by a gentle scarp can be seen. Earlier field reports suggest that the site may have been a landscaping feature, c.24m in diameter."
The 1826 Schools Commission report describes the school in the townland:
"Drumbeemore - A pay school under the care of Edward Donelly, of the Roman Catholic denomination, who was in receipt of 12l per annum. The school was conducted in a barn, providing education for 30 scholars."
Paterson (Armachiana, Vol. 16, p.22) notes:
PRONI records: D.958 (Landed estates court rental, etc., of lands, property of Wilkin family.); D.1201/1 (Encumbered estates rental, etc.); D.958 (Rental, particulars and conditions of sale of lands.); OS/6/2/12/1 (Surveyed 1835. Engraved 1835.); OS/6/2/12/2 (Surveyed 1835. Revised 1860. Engraved 1860 (Stat file copy).); OS/6/2/12/3 (Not Received.); OS/6/2/12/4 (Surveyed 1835. Revised 1905-06. Reprinted 1931-1947. Published 1931 with mss markings in red and stamped references 2566, 2567, 2573.); OS/6/2/12/5 (Surveyed 1906. Revised 1948. Levelled 1888 and 1906. Levels revised 1949. Published 1953. (2 copies) - 1 being reprint 1953, 56, 61).); VAL/1B/211 (1st valuation records.); VAL/12B/10/29A, VAL/12B/10/29B, VAL/12B/10/29C, VAL/12B/10/29D (Valuation annual revision list.); VAL/2B/2/12B (Griffith valuation list.); D.958/5 (Landed estates rental.11 July 1874); D.266/357; D.1201/1/20 (Encumbered estates rental.13 Nov. 1855).


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Combined assets of European UCITS and non-UCITS surpassed the EUR11 trillion mark for the first time ever to end the quarter at EUR11,057 billion, according to The European Fun and Asset Management Association (EFAMA).
UCITS recorded increased net inflows of EUR130 billion in the third quarter of 2014, up from EUR126 billion in the second quarter of the year. This marked the third successive quarter of UCITS net sales surpassing the EUR100 billion mark.
So far in 2014, UCITS attracted EUR405 billion in net inflows, more than double the EUR178 billion attracted over the same period in 2013.
Long-term UCITS, ie UCITS excluding money market funds, continued to register strong net inflows of EUR117 billion, albeit down compared to EUR148 billion in the second quarter.
Demand for bond funds remained high in the third quarter (EUR47 billion compared to EUR56 billion in the second quarter). Net sales of balanced funds also posted strong net inflows during the quarter (EUR52 billion compared to EUR56 billion in the second quarter). On the other hand, equity fund net sales fell to EUR14 billion, from EUR24 billion in the second quarter, owing to rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties during the quarter.
Money market funds posted net inflows of EUR13 billion in the third quarter, against net outflows of EUR22 billion recorded in the second quarter.
Total net assets of UCITS increased by 4.3 per cent during the third quarter to stand at EUR7,807 billion at end September 2013. Net assets of balanced funds increased 5.9 per cent during the quarter, followed by bond funds with growth of 4.7 per cent. Net assets of equity funds registered growth in assets of 3.3 per cent. Money market funds also registered a rise in assets of 4.1 per cent during the quarter.
Total net assets of non-UCITS increased by 3.1 per cent in the third quarter to stand at EUR3,250 billion at end September 2013. Assets of special funds reserved to institutional investors grew by 3.3 per cent during the quarter.


Coelopleurus exquisitus is a recently discovered sea urchin species from New Caledonia in the Pacific. Coelopleurus exquisitus has a striking pattern colouration to both test and spines. Yet we simply have no idea what purpose such colouration serves, as this species lives only in deep water.
The pigmentation is distributed both in the skin and in the underlying skeleton, making this species highly prized by collectors and thus possibly under threat.
There is still much to be learned about the biology of sea urchins, especially those living below easy scuba-diving reach. We need to gather basic biological information about species like these in order to assess their conservation status.
Tests up to 35 mm in diameter and with long, curved spines. The spines are banded red and pale green for most of their length.
The test has large, straight-edged, naked median zones in the upper part of its 5 interambulacra and these are purple in colour, in contrast to the test’s olive/light brown epithelium. Each zone has a meandering pinkish to lavender undulating line running up it.
There are 12 species of Keraiophorus, each with its own distinct colour patterning.
Marine. Known only from around New Caledonia at depths of between 240m and 520m.
Nothing is known about the biology of this species, other than it is an epifaunal bottom dweller.
Coelopleurus exquisitus is known only from around New Caledonia.


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Crock pot turkey breast is an easy dinner cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker for tender juicy meat. The spice-rubbed turkey is served with. I thought my recipe for Holiday Turkey [from the book Cooking Slow] was complete perfection, until I was asked to slow-roast a pounder for a. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast takes just 10 minutes prep time and doesn't take up valuable space in your oven on Thanksgiving! Plus it's extra tender and moist!. Slow roasted cooking takes time and if you follow the suggestions on the package of the turkey I do NOT feel that is enough time at all to have a.
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2016 will be the year of elimination of terrorism: Gen Raheel Sharif
RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has on Friday said that the New Year would be the year of elimination of terrorism.
According to a statement issued by the ISPR, COAS Gen Raheel Sharif reached Gawadar.
Addressing the tribal elders, he said that the nexus between terrorism and corruption will be ended with the support of the nation.
Gen Raheel Sharif said that the way for justice and peace would be cleared by breaking the terrorist network. “The nation would have to unite,” he said.


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Are you after accommodation in the heart of Young Harris? You will find 4 hotels, apartments and other accommodation options around the town that should suit your needs.
19 miles (31 kilometers) away from the town center of Young Harris, you can find the Black Forest B&B and Luxury Cabins. The Hampton Inn Helen is 19 miles (31 kilometers) away. The Paradise Hills Resort & Spa as well as the Red Roof Inn Helen are two other recommended bases in Young Harris.
If you intend to learn about more of the mountains in this region of United States of America, you could plan to spend some extra time in other parts of Northeast Georgia. Wise travelers can meet locals at the area's attractions or enjoy hiking, horse riding and shore fishing and then check in to a great accommodation option.
Clayton is situated 30 miles (50 kilometers) to the southeast of Young Harris. During your stay, take the chance to visit the Piedmont College. Visitors looking for accommodation in Demorest can select from the following; the Hampton Inn Cornelia and Baymont Inn And Suites Cornelia. Why not visit Clayton, where you can find the Sky Valley Resort. Clayton can be found 30 miles (49 kilometers) east of Young Harris. Travelocity-registered hotel options in Clayton include the Beechwood Inn - Bed Breakfast and Wine Cellar and Quality Inn & Suites Mt Chalet.
Prior to your departure from Helen, make sure you take in a thrilling match. Stop by Cleveland Speedway, which you can find west of Young Harris. Stay in the thick the sporting action at the Howard Johnson Inn Cleveland or the Days Inn Cleveland.
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Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine’s The NutcrackerConcerts & Performances
The holiday tradition you love is even more magical this year! Miami City Ballet has retired their 27-year-old Nutcracker production to make way for all-new enchanting sets and costumes by artistic power couple, Isabel and Ruben Toledo. Of course, your favorite holiday classic will still feature George Balanchine’s iconic choreography and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score — performed this year by Miami City Ballet’s Opus One Orchestra at every show. Performances on Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $105.
Thursday, December 28 @ 7:00 PM
Friday, December 29 @ 2:00 PM
Friday, December 29 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 30 @ 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 30 @ 7:00 PM