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New Midland MXT100 Micromobile™ GMRS 2-way Radio

It’s compact. It’s powerful. It’s compatible. And, there’s nothing else like it. Midland Radio Corporation is proud to announce the arrival of its new MXT100 MICROMOBILE™ GMRS 2-Way Radio, an uber small mobile radio offering a bevy of great features – at an extremely reasonable price. Simply put, it is the new must-have for RVing, road trips, ATV/UTV activities and on and around the farm or ranch.

While small in size, the new MXT100 MICROMOBILE GMRS 2-Way Radio is big on innovation, making the radio highly functional, and built to perform for those who work and play outdoors. Offering a full 5-watts of transmitting power, the MXT100 MICROMOBILE GMRS 2-Way Radio includes an external magnetic mount antenna for extended range and reach, making it a great base for camping, hiking, caravaning, ATVing and other activities. Plus, the radio works with all other Midland and most other GMRS 2-way radios so everyone can keep in touch and communicate on the road, especially when cell service may not be reliable. Read more

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The New TORQ VLE Off-Road Electric Vehicle

Experience the most innovative combination of silence, safety and performance ever engineered into an off-road electric vehicle. Handcrafted in the U.S.A., the TORQ VLE fulfill’s your need for speed with a swift, silent and stable machine that leaves all others in the dust, but with an eye toward driver safety at all times. This electric vehicle is perfect for rugged off-road trails or simple neighborhood excursions.

The VLE in its name stands for Very Lite Electric. The TORQ’s light weight makes it easier to transport and maneuver than other electric vehicles of similar size. With the industry’s lightest overall weight, the TORQ can out-handle, out-accelerate and out-brake all other off-road electric vehicles.

Designed for the adventure seeker, the TORQ VLE provides more speed, maneuverability and overall performance without all of the noise. With a 35+ mph top speed, high-amp output, loads of torque and super-low center of gravity, the TORQ VLE is the fastest and most responsive electric off-road vehicle to ever kick up dust. And even though it can top out at 35 mph, larger tires, all-wheel disc brakes and independent suspension smooth out the bumps, making it comfortable and easy to drive on even the most uneven terrain. Read more
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Excess Snow Delays Campground Openings at Pair of Michigan SPs

Excess snow delays campground openings at Brimley, Van Riper state parks

The campground opening dates for two state parks in the Upper Peninsula have been delayed this season due to excessive snow, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said today. Brimley State Park’s modern campground is expected to open today and Van Riper State Park’s campground is scheduled to open Monday, May 4. Read more

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New Custom Fire Pits from Plantation Spoiled

A new custom Fire Pit from Plantation Spoiled is the perfect addition for any camp, whether you’re at the hunting property, on a camping trip or ready for a backyard fire ring. Easy to transport and easy to set up, this Fire Pit turns any location into the perfect spot for a campfire. The stylish craftsmanship of these metal Fire Pits will have owners wanting to bring them home from the hunting property during the off-season for backyard Fire Pit enjoyment.

Plantation Spoiled offers a new Fire Pit that looks great, can be customized with scenes or logos, and is designed with a fire ring and base that are separate pieces for easy cleaning or moving. Fire Pits are a trendy addition for homeowners for backyard gatherings, and with a Fire Pit from Plantation Spoiled, there’s no need for the brick and mortar of a permanent fire ring. Read more

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Outdoor News Partners With Camp Chef for Recipe Contest

(Plymouth, Minn.) — Outdoor News, Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lake states, invites readers to submit their favorite grilling, wild game, and fish recipes for a chance to win a Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill.

The recipe contest kicks off May 1st and final submissions are due June 12th. Readers of Outdoor News publications in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Illinois will then vote on the top five semi-finalists with the recipe earning the most votes winning the SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill from Camp Chef valued at $834. The winning recipe will be announced by Outdoor News, Inc. on June 25th, 2015.

The Camp Chef Pellet Grill and Smoker is designed with the home griller in mind and has been recognized by AmazingRibs.com with the Best Value Gold Medal award.

Details on the contest can be found in the regular Outdoor News publication’s cooking feature, the “Taste of the Wild”, and online at www.outdoornews.com/CampChefContest. Follow the Outdoor News Taste of the Wild Facebook page for additional contest updates. Read more

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Final Two Killers Sentenced in Kidnapping and Murder of DEA Special Agent

WASHINGTON—Two Colombian nationals were sentenced to decades in U.S. federal prison today for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent James “Terry” Watson in Bogotá, Colombia, on June 20, 2013.

Attorney General Eric Holder, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente of the Eastern District of Virginia, Special Agent in Charge George L. Piro of the FBI’s Miami Field Office, DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart and Bill A. Miller, Director, U.S. State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) made the announcement.

“With these sentencings, all seven defendants involved in the kidnapping and murder of Special Agent Terry Watson have been found, prosecuted, and brought to justice,” said Attorney General Holder. “Special Agent Watson was a courageous patriot, a principled law enforcement agent, and a proud defender of the rule of law. Our nation owes him and his loved ones a debt we can never repay. And although our prosecution of his heinous attackers has come to its rightful close, the Department of Justice will never rest in our efforts to honor Special Agent Watson’s life of service and sacrifice by upholding the values that he served to protect.” Read more

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Smith & Wesson® Donates $50,000 To Honored American Veterans Afield

From Left to Right (Trevor Baucom, Jan Mladek, James Debney, Tom Taylor)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. yesterday announced that the company presented Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) with a donation of $50,000 at the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Nashville, Tenn. The donation by Smith & Wesson will support ongoing programs designed to assist disabled veterans and wounded active duty military personnel. James Debney, Smith & Wesson President and CEO, presented the donation to Tom Taylor, Chairman of HAVA, during a special ceremony at the Smith & Wesson booth. Read more

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