Watchdog: DEA agents attended cartel-funded ‘sex parties’

The next Obama administration scandal indicates that several Drug Enforcement Administration agents attended “sex parties” with prostitutes paid for by local drug cartels.

The alleged parties took place in an unnamed “host country,” which reportedly was Colombia, over a period of several years. According to the Justice Department inspector general report, the parties were even held in agents’ U.S. government-leased quarters.

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Yamaha Launches 2015 National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes

CYPRESS, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, the leading maker of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for outdoorsmen and women, is supporting the National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) again in 2015, and this year is giving away the all-new Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec in Hunter Green through an online sweepstakes at: www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday.

This is the eighth year Yamaha is sponsoring NHF Day and is proud to continue to support the event and overall effort by giving away a prize that sets a new standard in off-road capability, has class-leading comfort and is assembled right here in the USA. The sweepstakes will be promoted online and at NHF Day events nationwide. Outdoorsmen and women, 18 years-of-age or older, can enter to win by simply registering online through the end of October 2015. Read more

MI DNR reminds hunters, anglers, ORV riders of license structure

Spring has arrived, and with spring turkey hunting season and many fishing seasons opening soon – and 2015 licenses on sale now – the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters, anglers and ORV riders of changes to Michigan’s license structure that took effect just over a year ago.

The new license structure makes buying a license easier and provides vital funding to improve outdoor recreation opportunities.

Some things for hunters, anglers and ORV riders to keep in mind when buying licenses: Read more

Polar Bear Coolers Launches Extreme Chill Line

CUMMING, GA – Polar Bear Coolers, makers of high quality performance, soft coolers for over 10 years, announces the all-new Polar Bear EC (Extreme Chill) line.

The patent-pending, closed-cell foam design allows the Polar Bear EC to keep things colder longer than ever before. It also offers a dynamic new structure and feel, making it totally waterproof inside and out.

The Polar Bear EC is the most well-insulated, soft cooler ever made. It features a 1.5-inch closed-cell foam base enclosed in a heavy nylon bottom saddle that is surrounded by a 1-inch thick closed-cell foam body with complete coverage top to bottom. This makes Polar Bear EC the only “zip down the middle” cooler with this level of insulation and coverage. Its unique fold-down design combines a large mouth design for easy access and maximum storage capacity with the ability to buckle down and tighten up for maximum space to maintain chill retention. Read more

Brownells EDGE – A New Approach to Classic Service

MONTEZUMA, Iowa – Brownells EDGE, the 76-year-old company’s brand-new cost-saving shipping and loyalty program, has arrived for everyone. Initially unveiled to SHOT Show attendees, Brownells EDGE is now available to all current and future Brownells customers who want to save money and receive exclusive, members-only offers.

For an annual membership fee of $49.95, Brownells EDGE offers the following member benefits:

  • Free shipping on standard, domestic orders
  • Free return shipping
  • Discounted two-day and overnight shipping
  • Members-only special deals Read more

ER200 Compact Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio By Midland: For When The Right Gear Matters

Be prepared. It’s the mantra of backpackers, campers and survivalists alike – and, it all starts with the right equipment. More than just a radio, the ER200 Compact Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio by Midland Radio Corporation is a ‘no brainer’ addition to your gear. Renown for pioneering and leading the all-hazard/weather alert category, Midland has created this durable, lightweight radio to keep you in-the-know when it comes to incoming severe weather or civil emergencies.

When the going gets tough, avid outdoor enthusiasts can turn to the Midland ER200 Compact Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio which features digital AM/FM and weather band radio.

In addition, the radio is equipped with NOAA Weather Radio alert capabilities, which means weather alerts sound when emergencies are issued on local channels, important for when it’s critical to have the latest information during an emergency.

An incredibly efficient piece of equipment, the radio has several sustainable power options. It’s operated using a long-lasting 2000 mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery — giving you up to 25 hours of normal use. Six AA batteries can also provide a back-up power option. The ER200 can also be powered by the sun utilizing a built-in solar panel located on the top of the radio. Finally, when “all else fails” the radio can run using the dynamo hand crank. Read more

Vote for Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park as ‘Best State Park’ in USA Today 10Best contest

  Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park currently holds 2nd place in the competition for the title of Best State Park in the nation in USA Today’s 10Best Travel Awards.
Visitors and fans of the park can vote daily through March 30 at 11:59 a.m. to help the Porkies win this national title, so vote and spread the word about this great opportunity for national recognition of Michigan’s woods and waters!
Individuals can vote every day, and from every internet-enabled device (tablet, phone, computer). The voting page, which includes the current rank, is available at http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-state-park/porcupine-mountains-wilderness-state-park-mich/. Read more

MI DNR conservation officers rescue three who fell through ice on Belle Isle

Department of Natural Resources conservation officers rescued three people early Sunday evening after they fell through thin ice on the east end of Detroit’s Belle Isle.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., conservation officers were called to the scene after learning three individuals had fallen through the ice near the marble lighthouse on the east end of the island. Sgts. Ron Kimmerly and Todd Szyska, along with Conservation Officers Michael Feagan and Mike Drexler, responded to the area and split up to conduct foot and vehicle patrols in an attempt to locate the victims.

After getting out of the water, one of the women communicated via cell phone with dispatchers for approximately an hour and attempted to give their location. After searching the entire east end of the island, CO Drexler located the victims on the canal between the golf course and water plant. Sgt. Szyska coordinated with the Detroit Fire Department Ladder 6 and United States Coast Guard personnel as well as EMS MEDIC 12. The conservation officers scaled the fence and rushed to assist the other two victims, who had gotten out of the water and were sitting on the snowbank. The second woman had lost her shoes and coat in the ordeal and was starting to experience hypothermia when the officers arrived.

The officers administered first aid and wrapped the subjects in emergency blankets, jackets, hats and gloves. Sgt. Szyska responded with the Detroit Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard, EMS and a Michigan State Police trooper and carried back boards out to the victims after the lock to the gate had been cut. The responders placed the victims on the back boards and carried them through the 2-foot-deep snow to the EMS vehicle. The victims were showing signs of hypothermia and going in and out of consciousness while being carried out. After the subjects had been placed in the ambulance, they refused to be transported to the hospital. Read more

Obamas’ Vacations on Your Credit Card

The Washington Examiner has a story on the Obama vacations.

Golf vacation

2013, Feb. 16-18, President Obama flew to Palm Springs, Ca., for three days of golf.
2013, June 26–July 2, Michelle toured African nations with Sasha and Malia after meeting up with president.
2014, March 8-9, the president and first lady traveled to Key Largo, Fla., for a golfing vacation.
2015, Feb. 15-17, President Obama traveled again to Palm Springs for a boys weekend of golf.

How about the first lady taking exotic trips with just her and her children?

2010, August 4-8, Michelle Obama, daughter Sasha and an entourage travel to Spain. Judicial Watch pegged the cost at $467,000
2011, Feb. 19-21, Michelle, Sasha and Malia travel to Vail to ski and hit a restaurant that served pickled pumpkin salad and braised ancho-chile short rib.
2011, March 21-25, Obama, Michelle, Sasha and Malia, on spring break, on a working vacation to Latin America were the girls took in Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue.
2012, Feb. 17-19, Michelle and her daughters traveled to Aspen to ski.
2013, Feb. 15-18, Michelle Obama and her two daughters ski in Aspen, Co.
2014, Feb. 14-17, Michelle Obama with daughters Sasha and Malia for a ski vacation in Aspen, Co.
2014, March 19-26, Michelle Obama, her mom and daughter Sasha and Malia spend a spring break in China.

The Conservation Fund And Google Maps Create Virtual Tours Of Treasured American Places

Journey Beyond the Road Features Conservation Victories, Mapping Land and Sea from the Chesapeake Bay to Chimney Rock

Arlington, VA – Virtual tours of some of America’s most important places—its parks, waterways and even battlefields—went online this week in Street View in Google Maps. The Conservation Fund and its partners unveiled a host of sites across the Eastern seaboard that they hiked, paddled, and explored with the Street View Trekker, a mapping tool from Google that allows anyone with a screen and internet access to journey beyond the road for a tour of iconic American sites where The Conservation Fund played a role in permanent protection.

Last year, Conservation Fund staff and its local partners borrowed and set out with Trekker, a 4-foot-tall, 40-pound camera and backpack, that’s part of Google’s project to create a digital reflection of the world for people to explore and enjoy. Now, these spectacular places that The Conservation Fund and its partners protected are online for the world to see. The result is a virtual tour of eight sites, stretching from Delaware to North Carolina. Now, the fields of Antietam National Battlefield, the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay, and the misty caves of North Carolina’s Chimney Rock State Park are available to visitors and outdoor enthusiasts across the globe seeking a glimpse of places they might not typically see on the web-based mapping service. Read more

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