CMP Update

CMP Competition Rules for the 2021 competition season have now been approved by the CMP Rules Committee and are posted on the CMP website . 

The 2020 competition season was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and many 2020 events were cancelled, so the CMP still has a substantial inventory of printed 2020 rulebooks. 

In addition, the changes adopted for the 2020 competition season were not thoroughly tested, plus there was only a small number of changes for 2021. As a result, the CMP decided not to publish new rulebooks for 2021. 2020 Rulebooks will continue to be used and Errata sheets are being provided for each rulebook. 

The rulebooks posted on the CMP website have been updated with 2021 changes are labeled as "2020-2021" rulebooks. Click Here to read the complete article.

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Oh. Hell. Yes!

Zombie hunt at the end of this month!

Should I go see Zombieland first, just to get in the mood?

Via SayUncle.

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Perspective

So, Big Albert Haynesworth signed a huge contract to play football. In these days of billion and trillion dollar government spending, an hundred million sounds like chump change.

Unless you go here and enter your annual salary. If you do, you'll get some interesting numbers, and this sentence:

You will need to work xxx.xx years in order to make Albert Haynesworth's annual salary

Ouch

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Badass Gun Chicks

Ziva's a badass, for sure, but I bet Burn Notice's Fiona would give her a run for her money.

(turn down the sound if you're not a fan of Weird Al, it's the best video I could find)

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Superhero

(You can be a superhero too!)

Yeah, I know. I bet 'm not the only one!

Found via Sergeant Caped Hottie.

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I'm a Spy!

Your International Spy Name is Felix Moonstone

Your Code Name: The Butcher You Reside in: St. Petersburg Why You're a Good Spy: You're sneaky

What's Your International Spy Name?

Seen at Wyatt Earp's

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I Knew It

I'm an embarrassment to Barack!


I only scored 14 on the Obama Test

Via Bruce.

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A Quiz!

My Conservative Identity:

You are an Anti-government Gunslinger, also known as a libertarian conservative. You believe in smaller government, states’ rights, gun rights, and that, as Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’”

Take the quiz at http://www.fightliberals.com/Inside-the-Book/What-Breed-of-Conservative-Are-You.html

Courtesy of Yuri over at The Real Gun Guys

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Wanna Play a Game?

Go here. Throw shoes. It's fun!

I only got to 8.

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Yeah, Right

You Are Not Stupid

You got 10/10 questions right! While acing this quiz doesn't prove you're a genius, you're at least pretty darn smart.

Are You Stupid?

h/t Wyatt Earp
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The 100 Meme

1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped.
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.
20. Slept on a train.
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill.
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb.
26. Gone skinny dipping.
27. Run a Marathon.
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Hit a home run.
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. (Germany, yes. Ireland, hopefully)
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a new language.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing.
40. Seen Michelangelo's David.
41. Sung karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant.
44. Visited Africa.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance.
47. Had your portrait painted / drawn.
48. Gone deep sea fishing.
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theater.
55. Been in a movie.
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class. (firearm training counts, dammit)
59. Visited Russia.
60. Served at a soup kitchen.
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies.
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Got flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma. (for fun and profit!)
65. Gone sky diving.
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.
67. Bounced a check.
68. Flown in a helicopter. (Huey, Blackhawk, Chinook)
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. (toy gun, natch)
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.
71. Eaten Caviar. (nasty crap)
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle. (duh)
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper.
85. Read the entire Bible.
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. (I wasn't very good at the "preparing" part. Not good with the smell of guts)
88. Had chickenpox.
89. Saved someone’s life.
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous. (Michael Bane, some boxer in an airport)
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby.
95. Seen the Alamo in person.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake.
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.
100. Read an entire book in one day.

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Guns, Motorcycles and Football

How else could this blog rate?

We have strong indicators that rustmeister.blogspot.com is written by a man (91%).

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You Gotta Be Shittin' Me

Movie Reviews

I'm a fuckin' genius*!

h/t to From Where I Sit, who is much more readable than I.

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Geography Puzzle

This will kill a few minutes of your time.

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A Test!

Your result for The Classic Leading Man Test...

William Powell

You are the classic rogue, a stylish rake with the devil of a wit and a flair for mischief, and you shake your martinis to waltz time. You are suave and debonair, but slightly untrustworthy, and women should be on their guard. If married, you are simply a bit of a flirt, even if it's just with your own wife...but if you're single, watch out. You usually rein yourself in to concentrate on one lovely beauty at a time, but with you, we never know. You're not a bad guy, but there's a playful devil behind your eyes, and those trying to get close to you should know they're playing with fire. You're stylish and fun, but you follow your own course, which may or may not include a steady gal. Co-stars include Myrna Loy and Carole Lombard, classy ladies with an adventurous streak.

Find out what kind of classic dame you'd make by taking the
Classic Dames Test.

Take The Classic Leading Man Test at HelloQuizzy

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A Test!

Roberta, the Anarchist, points us to a test. I like tests, as long as they're not too long.

You are a Social Moderate (56% permissive) and an... Economic Moderate (55% permissive) You are best described as a: Centrist Link: The Politics Test on OkCupid.com: Free Online Dating Also : The OkCupid Dating Persona Test

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A Quiz!

Found this over at Armed and Dangerous:


I Am A: True Neutral Human Ranger (7th Level)


Ability Scores:

Strength-13

Dexterity-15

Constitution-17

Intelligence-13

Wisdom-12

Charisma-15


Alignment:
True Neutral A true neutral character does what seems to be a good idea. He doesn't feel strongly one way or the other when it comes to good vs. evil or law vs. chaos. Most true neutral characters exhibit a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil after all, he would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. Still, he's not personally committed to upholding good in any abstract or universal way. Some true neutral characters, on the other hand, commit themselves philosophically to neutrality. They see good, evil, law, and chaos as prejudices and dangerous extremes. They advocate the middle way of neutrality as the best, most balanced road in the long run. True neutral is the best alignment you can be because it means you act naturally, without prejudice or compulsion. However, true neutral can be a dangerous alignment because it represents apathy, indifference, and a lack of conviction.


Race:
Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.


Class:
Rangers are skilled stalkers and hunters who make their home in the woods. Their martial skill is nearly the equal of the fighter, but they lack the latter's dedication to the craft of fighting. Instead, the ranger focuses his skills and training on a specific enemy a type of creature he bears a vengeful grudge against and hunts above all others. Rangers often accept the role of protector, aiding those who live in or travel through the woods. His skills allow him to move quietly and stick to the shadows, especially in natural settings, and he also has special knowledge of certain types of creatures. Finally, an experienced ranger has such a tie to nature that he can actually draw on natural power to cast divine spells, much as a druid does, and like a druid he is often accompanied by animal companions. A ranger's Wisdom score should be high, as this determines the maximum spell level that he can cast.


Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus (e-mail)

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I'm Back

Had a fully day of doing everything but hanging around a computer. (SO's birthday)

Went to see "Hancock", for one thing. It was good. I didn't even realize Charlize Theron was in it till the end. She sure does adapt to her roles well. Probably the best actress in Hollywood today.

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Happy 4th!

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Alphabet Meme

Got this from Squeeks. My muse has taken a header in the run up to the 4th of July holiday, so here goes:

The ABCs of Me

Accent: It's changed over the years, from Detroit Midwestern to Memphis Southern, to Army Neutral, and back to Southern. Folks have told me I sound either like Tommy Lee Jones of Jeff Foxworthy. I guess that's their way of saying "You sound like a redneck, but you don't sound dumb". Or something.

Breakfast or no breakfast: Breakfast for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Makes no difference to me. I haven't mastered breakfast on the grill yet, those sausage links keep falling through....

Chore I don’t care for: Cleaning up vomit or poop. Especially if it's still warm.

Dog or Cat: I have both, but I'd take cat over dog. I like low maintenance.

Essential Electronics: Cell and PDA, although the Garmin I got for my birthday is pretty cool.

Favorite Cologne: Whatever she's wearing. I don't wear perfume.

Gold or Silver: None of the above. I don't wear jewelry, either.

Handbag I carry most often: Um, none? I do wear a CC fanny pack when I'm jogging, I guess that counts.

Insomnia: Not unless I've had too much to drink.

Job Title: Classified (by me)

Kids: One that I know of.

Living Arrangements: Buying a house, me and my (known) kid, two cats, one dog, car and motorcycle.

Most Admirable Trait: Like I know.

Naughtiest Childhood Behavior: I was a wicked practical joker when I was little. I almost didn't pass Kindergarten because of it.

Overnight hospital stays: One when I was 10, one while in Basic training for ARD (walking pneumonia). That's it, I think. I also had mono, which didn't land me in the hospital, but had me bedridden for over a month.

Phobias: I dislike very crowded places, like nightclubs. I'm a bit superstitious as well.

Quote: I like quotes, keeps me from having to think too much. Too many to list here.

Reason to smile: Life. If you'd have known me in High School, you'd be as surprised as I am.

Siblings: None

Time I wake up: 6 AM on workdays. Whenever I want to otherwise.

Unusual Talent or Skill: I can produce an ear-splitting whistle with a coke bottle.

Vegetable I Refuse to Eat: Eggplant. No taste, crappy texture. Who eats that stuff?

Worst Habit: Seeing as I no longer smoke, gamble or do drugs, I guess drinking is my worst habit. And cussing. I do that more than I drink. Hell yeah.

X-rays: Yep. MRI's too.

Yummy Stuff: Anything spicy.

Zoo Animal I Like Most: Reptiles. You can't look at monkeys at the Memphis zoo without being suspected of racism.

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