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Short Fiction The Edgar Wallace Collection Vol 11, v1January 18, 2019 at 10:10 PM This series of amusing short stories was not collected until 2015, although nine of them had appeared in a Wallace collection called "The Undisclosed Client and Other Stories".
They are the tales of Police Constable Lee, on the beat in Notting Dale, which was then a notoriously deprived slum squeezed between Notting Hill to the east, Shepherds Bush to the west, and Holland Park to the south.
(Modern real estate agents like to pretend the modern gentrified Notting Dale is fashionable Notting ...Tags: Books, ePub Books, Bush, Lee, Wallace, Simmons, Esquire, Notting Hill, Holland Park, Edgar Wallace, Notting Dale, Jewey, Laggin, Fireless Telegraphy, Great Cross Examination 131 people like this. Like Short Fiction Wallace, Edgar: The Edgar Wallace Collection Vol 11; v1January 18, 2019 at 10:12 PM This series of amusing short stories was not collected until 2015, although nine of them had appeared in a Wallace collection called "The Undisclosed Client and Other Stories".
They are the tales of Police Constable Lee, on the beat in Notting Dale, which was then a notoriously deprived slum squeezed between Notting Hill to the east, Shepherds Bush to the west, and Holland Park to the south.
(Modern real estate agents like to pretend the modern gentrified Notting Dale is fashionable Notting ...Tags: Books, Kindle Books, Bush, Lee, Wallace, Simmons, Esquire, KB, Notting Hill, Holland Park, Edgar Wallace, Wallace Edgar, Notting Dale, Jewey, Laggin, Fireless Telegraphy 111 people like this. Like tutorial on torrents, trackers?January 18, 2019 at 11:58 PM Currently, I am only using SoulSeek to look for ebooks. I have heard there are other even better sources, like Myanonymous.net. But I am not clear on how to set up an account. I have heard that one needs to have a "seedbox." I have no idea what that is. I would really like to join some of these other resources, but need some kind of tutorial.Tags: Books 16 people like this. Like MLK RoseJanuary 18, 2019 at 11:07 PM photo © Weeks Roses Close enough. Coretta Scott King Rose (Rosa 'WEKstohoco') This rose was named in 2013 after the wife of Martin Luther King. It's a tall, upright and bushy grandiflora with blooms of a coral-orange hue. It has a spicy tea fragrance and very good disease resistance. Hybridized...
[Author: Jane Berger]Tags: Gardening, Plants, Martin Luther King, Coretta Scott King, Garden Design, Nurseries, Jane Berger, Gardens to Visit, Martin Luther King Rose Garden, Weeks Roses, Coretta Scott King Rose Rosa 37 people like this. Like SYNC READ status from Calibre Companion via DropboxJanuary 18, 2019 at 10:50 PM I am on a VPN which does not support Wi-Fi connection between devices so I cannot use Content Server or Wireless Device Connection.
Is there a way to have the Read Status and Date in Calibre Companion synced to Calibre via Dropbox?
If so, please tell me how! :help:Tags: Books, Calibre Companion 24 people like this. Like added custom column icons render larger than original iconsJanuary 18, 2019 at 10:25 PM I'm trying to use column icon rules to map some custom column text to icons: the columns already contains 'Yes' and 'No' and those are displayed as checkmark and cross, respectively, as they should. I'm using copies of those same two icons to create my new icons, and everything works, except that the new icons (which are being placed in the cc_icons directory by calibre, as expected) are being displayed at a slightly larger scale than the original ones. At a glance I'd say they're about 50% bi...Tags: Books, Library Management 42 people like this. Like Please VOTE For Anthony Colandro for the 2019 NRA Board of DirectorsJanuary 18, 2019 at 8:48 PM Editor's Note: Anthony Colandro has the endorsement of AmmoLand News for election to the 2019 NRA Board of directors. Anthony is the type of no-nonsense Jersey-bull-dog we need fighting for our rights on the NRA-BOD. Bullet vote for Colandro.
Anthony Colandro for the 2019 NRA Board of Directors
New Jersey – -(AmmoLand.com)- Before I begin, please accept my sincere appreciation for your membership in the NRA. Without you, many Americans would be completely disarmed and politically subjugated ...Tags: Guns, New Jersey, New York State, Anthony, Jersey, Nra, NRA Board, Eddie Eagle, American Citizens, Gun Rights News, NRA Board Elections, NRA Board of Directors, Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs, Anthony Colandro, Anthony P Colandro, Gun For Hire Radio 148 people like this. Like Leupold DeltaPoint Pro Micro Red Dot Sight 2.5 MOA – ReviewJanuary 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM Leupold DeltaPoint Pro
U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Since my introduction to red dots on pistols several years ago with the Roland Special, I haven't strayed much from the Trijicon RMR. There have been other mini red dots on the market that have caught my attention, specifically the Shield RMS, Holosun HS507C, and the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro.
Since the DeltaPoint Pro has been arguably the strongest competitor to the Trijicon RMR, I wanted to get some quality time with one. Before we get into my ex...Tags: Guns, Youtube, Psa, Patrick Roberts, Edc, Moa, FN, RMR, Palmetto State Armory, Brownells, Featured Articles, Shooting Industry News, Firearm News, Leupold, Trijicon RMR, Deltapoint Pro 132 people like this. Like FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Brand New Streamlight ProTac 90 And TLR-8 GJanuary 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM Good evening everyone and thank you for coming back to TFB’s Friday Night Lights series that covers the world of illumination, night vision, thermal imaging and lasers. Our beam guru Nick Chen will be your regular host of FNL going forward, but I’m filling in tonight to give you an advanced look at two new […]
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The post FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Brand New Streamlight ProTac 90 And TLR-8 G appeared first on The Firearm Blog.Tags: Guns, Editorial, Flashlights, TFB, Pistols, Friday Night Lights, Streamlight, Product Announcement, Nick Chen 56 people like this. Like POTD: Heckler & Koch Roller delayed blowback systemJanuary 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM It’s time to get a little bit technical in Today’s Photo Of The Day. You are looking at the Heckler & Koch‘s roller-delayed blow-back systems for the 7.62×51 G3, 9×19 MP5 and the 9×19 P9S. At the bottom you have the bolt from a .308 G3, in the middle one from a 9×19 mm MP5. […]
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The post POTD: Heckler & Koch Roller delayed blowback system appeared first on The Firearm Blog.Tags: Guns, Koch, Photo of the Day, Heckler & Koch, HK G3, HK MP5, Roller Delayed Blowback, Schrombo, HK P9, Koch Roller 87 people like this. Like Windows won't recognize KoboJanuary 18, 2019 at 9:25 PM I have a Kobo Aura. I cannot get it Windows to recognize my Kobo on either my laptop (Windows 10) or my husband's desktop (windows 7). The kobo knows when it is plugged in, I press "connect to computer" then I get an error message from Windows 10 telling me usb device not recognized , the last usb device I connected malfunctioned.
It has worked in the past intermittently for me.
What I've tried tonight:
- tried multiple cables, including my husband's Kobo cable (his Kobo works fine BTW and is r...Tags: Google, Books, Kobo Reader, Kobo 33 people like this. Like Springfield Armory Introduces New XD-E PistolsJanuary 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM In 2019 Springfield Armory are introducing new barrel lengths to its XDE series of pistols. The 9x19mm hammer-fired pistols will now be available in 3.8 and 4.5 inch barrel lengths. The XD-E 3.8 inch weighs in at 24 oz with an overall length of 7.16 inches while the larger 4.5 inch barrel XD-E weighs 25 […]
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The post Springfield Armory Introduces New XD-E Pistols appeared first on The Firearm Blog.Tags: Guns, Press Releases, Springfield, Springfield Armory, Pistols, Springfield Armory XDE 111 people like this. Like Daily Gun Deals: Palmetto State Armory Magpul MOE Lower Build Kit 89.99 FREE S&HJanuary 18, 2019 at 7:33 PM Palmetto State Armory Magpul MOE Lower Build Kit Deal
USA – -(Ammoland.com)- AR builder stock up. Palmetto Armory has a sale on a Magpul lower AR rifle build kit for just $89.99 and FREE shipping. Just the Magpul grip and stock would cost you $50.00 most everywhere online, so this is a great deal.
Includes Mil-Spec MOE Stock, MOE grip, MOE Trigger Guard, Palmetto State Armory Classic Lower Parts Kit and Mil-Spec buffer tube assembly. Everything you need to finish your stripped lower!
Palme...Tags: Guns, Gear, Moe, Palmetto State Armory, Ammoland TV, Mil Spec, Magpul Original Equipment, Daily Gun Deals, AmmoLand News Editors, Palmetto Armory, Includes Mil Spec MOE Stock MOE 123 people like this. Like Brave New WorldJanuary 18, 2019 at 6:18 PM Art by A.F. Branco
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National Rifle Association (NRA)...Tags: Guns, Washington Post, America, Fox News, Nra, National Rifle Association NRA, Ammoland, Gun Rights News, A.F. Branco, Gun Cartoons, Citizens Committee, Branco, James Woods Sarah Palin Larry Elder Lars Larson, Branco Brave New World USA Ammoland 56 people like this. Like M96C Plus sources?January 18, 2019 at 7:38 PM So since Onyx a while ago made their Github private I think, does anyone have sources around here? Thanks!Tags: Books, Onyx Boox, Onyx 35 people like this. Like is Jailbreaking available yet for 5.10.1.1?January 18, 2019 at 7:34 PM I had trouble finding the answer to this question, so I am asking here. If jailbreaking is not yet available for this model (Paperwhite), any idea when it might be? And where can I find the best instructions on how to do this?
Thanks for any help.Tags: Books, Kindle Developer's Corner 8 people like this. Like Command line conversion not including metadata in cover generationJanuary 18, 2019 at 7:06 PM Hi,
I'm trying to convert files via a batch file, which works fine with just the filename using this syntax:
ebook-convert "filename.html" "filename.epub"
What I'd like is to add the publisher name to the front cover. In the GUI, I've set the sub-title template to {publisher}, and unchecked the 'get metadata from file only' option. When I generate covers from the GUI, it works.
But when I run it from the CLI or batch the metadata isn't added to the cover. The syntax I'm using is:
ebook-conver...Tags: Books, Conversion 36 people like this. Like Paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago now OnlineJanuary 18, 2019 at 5:07 PM “City Park” by William Merritt Chase. Credit: Art Institute of Chicago
Great news for art lovers and beauty-lovers of all types. Through its recent website redesign, the Art Institute of Chicago has given us all the chance to experience great works online, in high resolution and the ability to zoom in for detail. Here’s the collection.
“Gasthof zur Muldentalsperre” by Peter Doig. Credit: Art Institute of Chicago
This gift to art-lovers was released into the public domain, which m...Tags: Google, Gardening, David Hockney, University Of Maryland, Peter Doig, Art Institute of Chicago, William Merritt, La Grande Jatte, Creative Commons Zero, But is it Art, George Seurat, Art Institute of Chicago Great, Gasthof zur Muldentalsperre, Art Institute of Chicago Turning on to High Res, Marcia Weisman, Art Institute of Chicago Paintings 143 people like this. Like City of Austin Taken to Court for Violating Texas Law on Carry RightsJanuary 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM City of Austin Taken to Court for Violating Texas Law on Carry Rights
Arizona -(Ammoland.com)- – Recently re-elected in November 2018, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking scofflaw counties and cities to court. The subordinate government entities refuse to conform to a reform of Texas gun law.
In 2015, the Texas government passed an open carry statute. The statute went into effect on 1 January 2016.
Part of the statute was to prohibit subordinate units of Texas government, such ...Tags: Texas, Guns, Supreme Court, Department Of Defense, Austin, Arizona, Open Carry, City Hall, Paxton, Ken Paxton, District Court, AG, Waller, Waller County, Texas Legislature, Texas AG 131 people like this. Like Bersa Announces five new Threaded Barrel models for 2019January 18, 2019 at 4:24 PM Bersa Thunder pistol with Threaded Barrel
Wanamassa, NJ (Ammoland.com) – Eagle Imports, Inc. , the exclusive distributor of Bersa products, have listened to the sounds of silence, and ha ve responded by producing threaded barrel versions of their most popular Bersa pistols: the BP9CC, Thunder .380 and .22, and the newest and hottest Bersa models, the TPR9 and TPR9C. The suppressor-ready Bersa’s will be available in the spring of 2019.
Bersa BP9CC with Threaded Barrel
The advances in su...Tags: Guns, Edc, ACP, Firearm News, Bersa, Eagle Imports, Eagle Imports Inc, Michael Sodini, Bersa Thunder, Bersa TPR, bersa_usa Visit Eagle Imports Inc 131 people like this. Like Mystery and Crime Kabel, Walther: Harald Harst (031) - Eine leere Streichholz. V1.0 [German] 18.01.2019January 18, 2019 at 4:32 PM Eine leere Streichholzschachtel.
In die Zeit unseres Aufenthaltes in der hinterindischen Hafenstadt Singapore fällt auch unser Abenteuer mit der leeren Zündholzschachtel. Ich will es an dieser Stelle einfügen, obwohl es mit unserem Kampfe gegen Eugenie Malcapier, unsere rotblonde Feindin, nur lose zusammenhängt. Immerhin beleuchtet es die verbrecherische Vielseitigkeit dieses schönen Weibes noch heller und gibt dem Leser eine interessante Ergänzung des Charakterbildes dieser fraglos hochintelli...Tags: Books, Singapore, ePub Books, Christine, Leser, Dann, Kellner, Walzer, Zettel, Platte, Kabel Walther, Melodie, Abenteuer, Der Schatz, Harald Harst, Hafenstadt Singapore 150 people like this. Like Online Applications For Arizona 2019 Pronghorn, Elk Hunts Being AcceptedJanuary 18, 2019 at 4:49 PM Arizona-game-and-fish
PHOENIX -(Ammoland.com)- The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) now is accepting online applications for 2019 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk.
To apply online, visit www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw.” For an overview of the online application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 10 of the “2019 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information” bookle...Tags: Guns, Arizona, Phoenix, Ammoland, Hunting News, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Arizona 2019 Pronghorn Elk 91 people like this. Like SIG SAUER Introduces the MCX Rattler CanebrakeJanuary 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM SIG SAUER Introduces the MCX Rattler Canebrake
Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER Inc. is pleased to Introduce the MCX Rattler Canebrake, the newest addition to the MCX family.
“The MCX Rattler Canebrake was created for those that desire the MCX as a suppressed system and eliminates the need to purchase additional components to do so,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The Rattler Canebrake comes with a factory i...Tags: Guns, Germany, Las Vegas Nevada, Sig Sauer, PCB, NFA, Tom Taylor, Shooting Industry News, Firearm News, Sauer, Sig Sauer MCX, SIG SAUER Inc, SIG SAUER Inc SIG SAUER Inc, Newington New Hampshire, SIG SAUER GmbH Co KG, MCX Rattler Canebrake Newington N H Ammoland 67 people like this. Like Is Booxtor still around?January 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM So he seems to not have been around for a while, has anything happened?Tags: Books, Onyx Boox 8 people like this. Like Oasis 1 internal battery, three years inJanuary 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM I bought an Oasis in May of 2016, and had an unfortunate warranty replacement four months later when I dropped it in the road and a car ran over it. The refurbished replacement has now been running for over two and a half years with heavy use every single day and God knows how many partial charges from 40-60% or thereabouts, and its warranty is running out: the internal battery seemed to be growing much worse (and *drastically* worse after the update to 5.10.2), with charging case charges showin...Tags: Amazon, Books, Amazon Kindle, Oasis 48 people like this. Like Red Flag Bill Submitted In South CarolinaJanuary 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM U.S.A. – An Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill (ERPO) has been submitted in the gun friendly state of South Carolina. This unconstitutional Red Flag Bill has been submitted by Democrat Representative Ivory Thigpen under H3275, entitled “Seizure of Firearms and Ammunition from a Person Posing a Risk of Imminent Personal Injury to Self or Others”. You can read this bill HERE: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/bills/3275.htm
There are already 13 states that have passed these law...Tags: Guns, Gun Control, Bill, South Carolina, Gun Rights News, Gun Confiscation, ERPO, Red Flag Laws, Jared J Yanis, Ivory Thigpen, South Carolina State Legislators 96 people like this. Like A word of thanks to all the devsJanuary 18, 2019 at 4:50 PM Through my own stupidity, I had to reset my voyage and lost my jailbreak. I'm now stuck with stock firmware and remembering how much less useable it is for me without the jailbreak and customizations. (My vision is 20/200 at best and I spend a lot time tweaking the UI to what I need to be, which isn't possible without the jailbreak.) As usual, you don't fully appreciate how good a thing is till you lose it :/
But yeah, I want to say thanks to all the devs who've done great work over the years to...Tags: Books, Kindle Developer's Corner Goes Back A PageJanuary 18, 2019 at 4:22 PM Occasionally, and for no reason that I can determine, when I hit the right side of my screen to go forward a page, instead, it goes back a page. This behavior is really annoying.
My wife, who has the previous model Nook, says hers occasionally does the same thing.
Is this a known problem or behavior with Nooks? Is there a way to fix this?Tags: Books, Barnes & Noble NOOK 19 people like this. Like Obsession Bows Introduces The Compact Fx30 BowJanuary 18, 2019 at 3:45 PM Obsession-Bows-New-FX30
Jeffersonville, GA -(Ammoland.com)- Challenges facing archers today: 1) Confined terrain 2) Narrow tree stands 3) Hunting blinds. Solution for archers facing these issues: Obsession Bows new FX30. Built to overcome challenging hunting situations where space is at a minimum without sacrificing speed and comfort. The FX30 is just 30” axle-to-axle and is truly the Eastern hunter’s dream
“We are in touch with Obsession Bow users every day and we consistently hear them pra...Tags: Guns, Archery News, Arcus Hunting, Obsession Bows, Dennis Lewis, JEFFERSONVILLE Ga Ammoland, Arcus Hunting Public Relations, OB TRAX, ObsessionBows 132 people like this. Like Hello,January 18, 2019 at 3:53 PM Hello everyone, my name is David. I am a life and performance coach interested in philosophy, psychology, history, people, dogs and wine. I write self-help books as well as historical novels. I live in Kent in the UK with my wife and two dogs Tommy a Patterdale terrier and Jem a sort of Bichon who we rescued last year.Tags: Books, UK, David, Introduce Yourself, Kent, Jem, Tommy, Bichon 33 people like this. Like |
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