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Land, labor and the wage-rental ratio : factor price convergence in the late nineteenth century
This paper augments the new historical literature on factor price convergence. The focus is on the late nineteenth century, when economic convergence among the current OECD countries was dramatic; and the focus is on the convergence between Old World and New, by far the biggest participants in the global convergence during the period; and the focus is on land and labor, the two most important factors of production in the nineteenth century. Wage-rental ratios boomed in the Old World and collapsed in the New, moving the resource-rich and labor scarce New World closer to the resource-scarce and labor-abundant Old World. The paper uses both computable general equilibrium models and econometrics to identify the forces causing the convergence. These include: commodity price convergence and the Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem of factor price equalization; migration, capital-deepening and frontier disappearance, factors stressed by Malthus, Ricardo, Wicksell and Viner; and factor-saving biases associated with induced-innovational theory, an endogenous response to relative factor scarcities.
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Regularized Multiresolution Recovery of the Mass Density Distribution from Satellite Data of the Earth's Gravitational Field
- The inverse problem of recovering the Earth's density distribution from satellite data of the first or second derivative of the gravitational potential at orbit height is discussed. This problem is exponentially ill-posed. In this paper a multiscale regularization technique using scaling functions and wavelets constructed for the corresponding integro-differential equations is introduced and its numerical applications are discussed. In the numerical part the second radial derivative of the gravitational potential at 200 km orbit height is calculated on a point grid out of the NASA/GSFC/NIMA Earth Geopotential Model (EGM96). Those simulated derived data out of SGG satellite measurements are taken for convolutions with the introduced scaling functions yielding a multiresolution analysis of harmonic density variations in the Earth's crust.

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Cost to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Developing World Higher than in Industrial Nations
Knowing the costs of reducing carbon emissions from power plants and other sources is crucial to calculating the overall costs of mitigating climate change. Previous calculations used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations-sponsored organization that studies the issue, suggested that reducing carbon emissions in the developing world was cheaper than reducing them in the industrial world.
A new study by researchers at the Environmental Energy Technologies Division (EETD) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) suggests the opposite. The study, published in the journal Energy Policy, looked at the cost of replacing electric power generation from coal-fired plants with generation from lower-emission combined-cycle gas turbines that use liquid natural gas (LNG) as the fuel source. The study compared the costs for this replacement in India and in the U.S.
Jayant Sathaye, leader of EETD's International Energy Studies Group, primary author of the study says, "The IPCC's Third Assessment Report assumed that reducing the cost of carbon emissions would decline with the increase in global emissions trading, which allows large-emitting nations to buy carbon credits from smaller emitters. This decline assumes that it costs less to reduce emissions in developing countries. We tested this assumption by comparing the costs in India and the U.S. of a common type of carbon reduction project: building cleaner combined-cycle gas turbines in place of coal-burning plants."
Knowing the costs, according to Sathaye, helps us determine where the least-expensive reductions in emissions are likely to come from and what strategies can maximize those reductions at the lowest cost.
Developing Interest in Gas Turbines
"Indian power generators and the Indian government have shown considerable interest in building new gas turbine plants," says Sathaye. "Because reserves of natural gas in India are thought to be modest, we assumed that these plants would be fueled with imported liquefied natural gas."
Sathaye and Amol Phadke of the University of California, Berkeley, compared the capital costs of power plants and equipment as well as fuel and operations and maintenance costs in the two countries. They also analyzed the sensitivity of total cost of electricity generation to changes in each of these components and studied the changes in cost between new and mature markets.
Gas Turbines More Expensive in India
"Our conclusion is that the cost of carbon emissions reduction from fuel switching in the electric power sector is higher in India than in the U.S., and each major component of cost is higher in India," says Sathaye. The study shows that capital, fuel, and other costs of Indian coal plants differ only slightly from the costs in comparable U.S. plants, but the costs of all components are higher for combined-cycle units in India. Therefore, the cost of shifting electricity production from coal to gas turbines would be higher in India than in the U.S.
"We believe that this conclusion is true not only for India but for other developing countries," says Sathaye. "Capital costs of combined-cycle gas turbines are reported to be higher in many developing countries, and this may translate to higher generation costs, depending on whether the natural gas is available in country or has to be imported."
The paper, which appears in the September 2005 issue of Energy Policy, is titled "Cost and carbon emissions of coal and combined cycle power plants in India: Implications for costs of climate mitigation projects in a nascent market," by Jayant Sathaye and Amol Phadke.
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Getting To Know... Kristyna Pliskova
Published October 11, 2012 08:25
LINZ, Austria - The list of names to have won the Wimbledon girls' title reads like a who's who of modern tennis, with Martina Hingis, Amélie Mauresmo, Caroline Wozniacki and Agnieszka Radwanska just a few of the players crowned champion at the All-England Club in the past two decades.
Looking to follow in their footsteps is 2010 winner Kristyna Pliskova. After several years spent steadily climbing the senior ladder, the 20-year-old is now on the verge of the Top 100 thanks to a string of impressive results over the summer, including an upset win over Julia Goerges on her US Open debut.
This week, Pliskova is in Linz playing doubles with twin sister Karolina, where she took some time out of her busy schedule to catch up with wtatennis.com.
How did you get into tennis?
KP: My parents put me and my sister into tennis lessons in our home city of Louny when we were about four. We wanted to play basketball at first, but because we were so small back then they wouldn't let up play and so we chose tennis instead!
When did you start taking tennis more seriously?
KP: I think from the beginning; our father is quite strict and he wanted us to be the best from a young age. We actually moved to Germany when we were 10 for two years because there was a good Czech coach there, so, as you can see, it was pretty serious from the first years.
Tell us about your current coaching setup?
KP: I am playing at the I. Czech Lawn Tennis Club in Prague. I think it's the best in the city. I actually broke up with my coach a few months ago and have just started with Bohdan Ulihrach, who used to be a player on the ATP.
What is it like rising up the tennis ladder alongside your sister?
KP: It's good, it's absolutely good. From the first day we were born, we have always been together. It's amazing that we are still together. It's great to have her here because it means we can practice together, play doubles together. It's perfect!
Do you ever get on each other's nerves?
KP: Not usually. But in the summer, we were in the US together for about two months and towards the end it got pretty hard! That's why it's nice to go home sometimes so I can see someone else for a bit!
How are you and your sister finding life on the senior tour?
KP: We actually only played one year properly in juniors and since we were 15 we have been trying to play first ITF tournaments and now WTA. I think it's good to play a bit in juniors but not too much because it's totally different from seniors. We are still trying to break into Top 100 and hopefully that will happen soon.
What are the strengths in your game?
KP: My serve, for sure. I like to hit that hard and I also have a big forehand. There are so many things I need to improve, but my main focus now is the movement. Also, as I hit it pretty hard, I am also working to try and not do as many mistakes.
Did you have a tennis idol growing up?
KP: When I was growing up my idol was Goran Ivanisevic. He used to be a big hero for me, but now there isn't anyone I would call an idol.
Who is the toughest opponent you've faced?
KP: Marion Bartoli, for sure. Especially on grass.
What is the best memory of your career?
KP: I think it was winning the junior title at Wimbledon. It was a great experience to be on Court 1 and win in front of a big crowd. It was an amazing day. Hopefully there will be even better days to come, though!
Away from the court, what do you like to do to relax?
KP: When I'm at home, I'm going fishing with my father. I also like to watch movies and also go shopping with my sister.
Do you have any favorite movies or books.
KP: At the moment, I'm not reading so much. Movies? There are so many, maybe I would choose Gladiator.
How about your favorite tournament?
KP: Wimbledon. I have so many good memories and it has such great history. I also think that the grass is good for my style.
How far did you go in your education?
KP: Because of tennis, I had so little time to study, so I haven't finished high school yet. I'm studying by correspondence and hopefully I can finish it this year.
If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
KP: You should ask my sister!
If you could meet anyone in the world who would you like it to be?
KP: On court or off court? On court, it would be Petra Kvitova. Off court, ummm, I'm not sure.
If you weren't a tennis player, what career would interest you?
KP: Definitely something in sport. I am pretty tall and I love basketball so perhaps if tennis hadn't worked out I could have played that.


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Declare Your Content Mission
Today's guest post is written by Lisa Gerber.
Despite the fact we all might get writer's block from time- to-time, there is no shortage of ideas, or places for inspiration for content topics.
But let me ask you this: Do you have a mission for the content you provide?
There are plenty of businesses out there for which finding your mission might seem straightforward.
A winery comes to mind as an example; they can talk about the process of making wine, the grapes, pairing the wine, recipe ideas… and much more.
On the other end of the spectrum is a widget maker – let's say a manufacturer of electrical paint for transformers. Their market is much more narrow and more difficult to connect with online, than a winery, which would have a much more mainstream audience.
In either situation, there is plenty of content, but it's important to define the mission.
It is the guiding light for the chaos of your content library. It provides the overarching goal of your inbound marketing strategy, answering the question, "What are we going to be in five years? How are we perceived?"
Your mission guides you throughout the decades. While your topics will evolve because the details of your business do too – as a result of changing technology, legislation, or any number of things – your mission is broad enough that it continues to guide the direction which ultimately leads to customer conversion and retention.
It's fairly easy to figure out what to include in your content mission.
- Everything starts with the monitoring phase. It's impossible to make any decisions if you aren't aware of the digital landscape, the conversations, who is involved, and where they are happening.
- Conduct workshops with key stakeholders from the executive suites to front-line employees, and discover the issues, challenges, and weaknesses. This could be in the form of a survey or a brainstorming session. It depends on your organization and its needs. It doesn't have to be a big production. You'll want to know what types of questions, issues, and pain points your customers are experiencing.
- Create an analysis that outlines the who, what, when, and where from the monitoring. We look at the gaps, who is doing what well already, identify possible ambassadors and other opportunities for the inbound marketing. Regarding the mission specifically, this research phase allows us to see where we want to direct the conversation. It's the strategy statement for the inbound marketing plan.
Write Your Content Mission Statement
I recently found the diagram up above in Content Strategy for the Web by Kristina Halvorson and Melissa Rach. We might have to shamelessly steal this and integrate into our process. The statement is boiled down into one easily remembered phrase, but the pullout text around the outside helps to justify the different pieces, giving the mission statement deeper meaning. It prevents it from just being words on paper, and provides that, "aha…. I-see-what-you-mean" factor.
Your mission means you have a stake in the ground about something. You take a position and lead the charge.
For your content mission, you could:
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- Provide a resource that solves a specific pain point for your target customers. One of our clients' blogs is to help them integrate technology into their jobs and to stay current in trends.
Your content mission is entirely customer-centric. It will address the what, why, and who of your content.
Having an overarching mission is seriously going to help you sleep at night. It's going to drive much of the decision-making as you progress into your marketing tactics.
It means you now know where people inside your organization should be commenting on blogs. It tells you what types of conversations in which you want to be engaged on social networks. It drives the editorial direction for your blog, and determines the white papers and ebooks that need to be developed, and more.
It makes sense out of the chaos that your content library can become and offers that guidance; "Is this something we should spend time doing?"
What do you think? Do you have a content mission? Care to share it in the comments?
Great piece to get your head around launching a content mission. Our company does not have one, but we are very much in the midst of building audience research and content syndication strategies. I think a Content Mission can only help. Than you for sharing.
@TMDel Keep us posted! would love to hear how it goes. and yes, now is the perfect time, as you are in the midst of that process to be thinking about, and developing it.
Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. This blog is like continuing education for grizzled marketing folks. 🙂
Recently my situation and needs changed, so I had to redefine my audience. I no longer what to write for marketing people — no insider stuff. I now write for small businesses that don't have a lot of in-house marketing know-how. I have a couple of personas to write for, which makes it much easier to figure out what the next blog post will be. -
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Thanks, @Lisa Gerber for a great post. This is really challenging me to formally commit my content mission to paper. I would have said that I "know" it but after reading your article I am not so sure. So thank you for the challenge! I will get to it!!
Definitely have a content mission. In fact, we start from the most desired end result and work backwards. And whenever we get stuck someone in thr group says "…so that?" I.E. – why did we create that piece of content? We're serving them x so that….? If you can't solve for Y (why) then the plan sucks.
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Postmodern dances have notoriously short shelf lives, performed for a weekend before they disappear forever. So choreographer Neil Greenberg's revival of his marvelous 1994 Not-About-AIDS-Dance, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the emergence of the disease, is cause for celebration.
"For me and for the dancers, it's a project of the heart," says Greenberg, who outed himself as HIV-positive via a slide projected on the back wall of the Kitchen during the original run. Driving the development of the 50-minute work were the deaths, in one year and in rapid succession, of his brother Jon (an AIDS activist who lived around the corner from him in the East Village) and nine other friends. The first production garnered wide critical acclaim, not least because of its use of projected text that introduces the cast, provides historical context, and comments on the work as it proceeds, much as an announcer provides "color" during a sprts broadcast.
"It helps the audience to get to know the performers a bit," says the choreographer. "Maybe knowing the dancers is part of the entry into enjoying the dancing."
This week's run at Dance Theater Workshop is "basically a self-production, a subsidized rental, the first time I've self-produced my work in 20 years," says Greenberg, who at 47 looks much same as he did in 1994. "I had to really want to do this, and to question why I wanted to do it. If it's just about my personal need to continue mourning, to continue dealing with that time, that's not good enough. It might meet a need for other individuals, and maybe for the community. And it's incredibly gratifying to revive a dance that would otherwise be dead. I think it's a really good move, and I wish there were more opportunities for my artist peers to do the same."
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Three members of the original cast, Justine Lynch, Ellen Barnaby, and Greenberg, appear in this production, joined by Paige Martin and Antonio Ramos. The latter two and Colin Stilwellwho appears in the program's other piece, the premiere of Quartet for Three Gay Mencame Greenberg's way at SUNY Purchase, where he's taught since 1987. "That job and a rent-stabilized apartment I've had for 27 years have made my career possible," says Greenberg, who left Minneapolis in the late '70s to attend Juilliard. He dropped out and danced in Merce Cunningham's company before founding his own troupe in 1986.
Completing the cast of the new work, which Greenberg calls a 10-minute "ball of energy" to disco music "aestheticized" by Zeena Parkins, are Ramos, the choreographer, and Luke Miller, a recent graduate of the NYU Tisch dance department. "I was 'the other generation' for Merce," Greenberg says, "and now I'm dealing with the younger generation. It's energizing. I love that they've had a different kind of dance history than I have. Different things live in their bodies. Luke has never taken a Graham class. It's much easier for the younger dancers to feel the floor."
Not-About-AIDS-Dance returns at a much more hopeful time for people with HIV. Greenberg has been basically asymptomatic since his diagnosis 20 years ago. "People do still die of AIDS, but nowhere near the [earlier] numbers, because of the treatments available now. In 1994, AIDS was identified as a terminal illness, necessarily fatal; as an HIV-positive person that was really difficult for morale. My brother's death made me realize that I was going to die, and I thought I would most likely die within five years. I'd already lived much longer than the news predicted. I did go on the drugs, in 1997. What's different now is that I don't imagine myself and all my friends who are HIV-positive dying from AIDS. That's a big difference."
Not-About-AIDS-Dance runs through Sunday at Dance Theater Workshop. A panel discussion about the state of artists' discourse and activism around HIV/AIDS follows Thursday's performance. An interview with Greenberg conducted by Miguel Gutierrez for Movement Research's
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LOL!! You have me practically rolling on the floor laughing!
Thread nets are used on cone thread. Here's a link to a picture, although the netting is more traditional sold in small pieces:
Thread coming off a cone should be fed up (not from the side). Thread nets prevent thread from pooling down below the spool end and keep the thread feeding up smoothly.
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I use thread nets on rolls of wrapping paper also. Mine also stretch to hold the batting/interfacing/what-have-you on bolts from the fabric store too.
There are a many kinds. The only one that might be inexpensive is plain stockinette. We use it for lining casts etc.. There some really nice stuff called Surgifix we used on the burn unit. It is like the netting only instead of being hard plastic it's soft like a cotton/spandex blend.
LOL...good thing I wasn't drinking my diet coke! Hmmm, just have to ask...are they in fluorescent colors and other specialities!! Waaahhhhhhhhhh! Since I am a single Senior Citizen, I can just see my sisters and DDIL's faces when they looked into my sewing notions "stash"!! HeHe
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May 07, 2014Illinois Tech Wins Southside Classic 19-7 Chicago, IL - Illinois Institute of Technology baseball shut the door early on Maranatha Baptist University, capturing a 19-7 victory on Saturday May 3rd, 2014 at US Cellular Field home of the MLB Chicago White Sox.
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It would be somewhat reassuring to think that this debacle was the exception, rather than the rule, and that we could now return to normal. "Normal," however, is itself no bargain, as it implies a partisan and paralyzed political system that limps along from one crisis to another, missing many real and self-imposed deadlines along the way. In fact, in the aftermath of the fiscal-cliff agreement, Washington is abuzz with talk about the next two deadlines--the new effective date of March 1 for the across-the-board cuts resulting from "sequestration" and avoiding a government shutdown at the end of that month.
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So Ive listened to a lot of the debate back and forth between the G36 and the G26. Both seem very popular and have their own dedicated following. My decision to go with the G36 was primarily based on the 45 ACP round. I already own/have owned a G30 and G21. Enjoyed both very much. I also own a 1911 that is a dream to shoot. Ive always leaned towards the 45 ACP. Recently I read the conglomerate of postings from the Atlanta ME and that has pretty much sealed any questions I might have regarding the 9mm vs 45 ACP debate. http://www.gunthorp.com/Terminal Ballistics as viewed in a morgue.htm I had read some postings about reliability issues with the G36. Its been said that there are some lemons out there. That said, I took the risk and bought one anyway. I also added the Pierce +1 magazine extensions to my magazines. Heres my report. The first trip to the range I shot 250 rnds of WWB and 12 rnds of Rem Golden Saber 185 +P. First impression was it had much more recoil than the G30. I have big hands and its a bit harder to get a solid hold on the slim G36 frame. My groups were not great at first. After trying a few different grips I found one that worked for me and it was a little easier to handle and the groups improved. My first trip yielded 2 FTLs and 2 FTFs. Throughout out the day I was conscious not to limp wrist my grip. Not flawless, but not a huge concern either. Notably, the Golden Sabers, my SD CCW round of choice, had no issues. For my next trip to the range I brought a box of Winchester SXZ training rounds, some Remington UMC JHPs and some Golden Saber 230 P. I also added a Pachmayr #5 slip-on grip. I shot a total of 150 rnds that day. I did have a problem with one of the UMC rounds loading, but after a couple repeated FFLs with the same round, I determined it was the round and not the gun/shooter. Also, at risk of stating the obvious, the Golden Saber 230 P was much more comfortable to shoot than the GS 185 +P. So, trying some different ammo seamed to help. I plan to continue to feed it different stuff and eventually return to the WWB to see if it does better after a break in period. Also, the slip on grip did make a noticeable difference in my ability to control the recoil. Notes: Im a huge fan of the TruGlo night sites. They are by far the brightest thing Ive seen on the market. Theyre great for both day and night/dark shooting. Unfortunately, the design of the G36 doesnt support the TruGlo sites without some modification to the nut (grinding if down) that holds the front site down inside the slide. Any comments from G36 owners on their experience with TruGlo or any other night sites? I noticed that the size and shape of the G36 is almost exactly the same as my wifes G19. The G36 also fits very well into a Galco SILHOUETTE HIGH RIDE HOLSTER for a G21. http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.asp?ProductID=973&GunID=46 Im glad to hear any of your comments And props to Eric to weathering the storm and getting GlockTalk back online in short order. Bravo Zulu! HB
Hello, like you I am a fan of the 45 acp for SD. Sorry to hear about your problems, my G36 has been 100% since new. My round count is close to 1k now. Do you think the +1 mags could have a negative impact on reliability? Not sure, I have never used them. Hope it gets better. For me, the G36 is great for ccw.
I have only added a Pearce +0 to my G36 mag. I did have slide locking back problems with an older mag. that I purchased used. I discovered the problem was the older mag follower, and after upgrading that part the gun has worked flawlessly. The G36 has become my main EDC in a Glock Sport/Combat Holster. Good Luck.
Got a new in box G36 in 01/11- fte and ftf- did not trust as a ccw. Have other 45acp pistols so I traded it for a S&W 38 Bodyguard for the wife. Dealer gave me an even trade.
I love my G36 Shoots everything but I am done with Winchester bullets. Had a cap only fire. Two out of my 9mm. The bullet left the barrel but just barely. One in the G36 and I had to push the bullet out. I've heard of others having trouble but never before. Well, never again for me. Thank goodness the round was not strong enough to cycle the guns or I might have had a real problem.
Just shot mine tonight. Did some quick-draw- from concealment- rapid fire drills and it ran awsome. When i shoot it slow for accuracy it is hard on my hands but when i shoot defensivly- rapid fire- i don't even notice it. can shoot it as fast as any of my glocks- which is pretty fast
So here's a follow up with the new G36… My third trip to the range went great. I fired 200 rounds without a hiccup. 100 rounds of Remington UMC and 100 rounds of Remington UMC JHPs. So now I have 600 rounds through the gun. Haven't had a failure in over 400 rounds. I starting to believe it was the WWB that is the problem. My accuracy still doesn't match my G30, which is my favorite Glock, but it is improving. I've decided to move forward with the TruGlo sights and follow some guidance to make them work.
I have had no failures of any kind w/ my 36. I have shot Remington Golden Saber 230gr; Remington UMC; PMC and I am in the middle of a value pak of Federal American Eagle 230. About 450 rounds total. I have Pearce +0s on all of my mags. My sights are shown below and are excellent for quick pick-up. - 'ole joe
Does anyone know if there is a grip sleeve made specifically for the G36? All the Hogue grip sleeves seem to only be for other models. Will a trimmed down version of the Hogue Handall work, or is it too large for the G36 frame?
Yesterday, I bought a G36 used, but not very abused, fire date of 2/11, and put 100 rounds of WWB hardball through it today with three FTE's; at round 85, Willie, the range honcho, thought there was a build up of residue on the ejector and we cleaned it and it finished up all right. I had cleaned it pretty well last night and the first FTE was at about round 30 so I am thinking more along the line that WWB 230 gr. .45 hardball doesn't have the juice to push the slide all the way back all the time. I am going to try to get some other ammo and get to a range tomorrow or next weekend at the latest. Approximately, 8 yrs ago I shot a G36 and G30 side by side to see which I liked better and I got the now well known pinky pinch from the G36 and bought the G30. Yesterday, I put Pierce + zeros on the G36 mags and wahla - no picky pinch. The G36 is one nice feeling gun to shoot and carry. When it shot, it was very accurate. I want it to work well enough to be confident in using the G36 as my EDC. I'll report back.
Glock lists the following probable causes for Failure to Eject or Erratic Ejection (including stove pipes) Broken or damaged ejector - replace trigger mechanism housing with ejector Underpowered ammunition - change ammo (your WWB should work, in my opinion) Dirty chamber - clean chamber Shooting with an unlocked wrist - lock shooting hand wrist Lack of lubrication - lubricate (don't listen to folks who say no lube is required, follow the owner's manual suggestions) Dirty gun - Clean do note this: the ejector is actually a part of the trigger mechanism and a key to ejecting success. Of course, the extractor is important and needs to be checked, but also remember the ejector plays an important role. good luck and keep us posted.
Regarding night sights and G36 and having to file down the front sight nut; yes, similar experience here. I love my night sights. I have TG-H3 on my G36. Excellent!
You are correct. The G19 and G36 fit an almost identical footprint - especially true if you add the +0 or +1 baseplate. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o> <o></o> My 19 also fits nicely into my High Noon holster for my 36. I think the slide width difference is only 1.5mm<o></o> <o></o> The grip does have a significant difference IMO - I can rapidly shoot my G19 more so than the G36. Single shots or 1-2 second delay between shots yields a much better result for me with the 36.<o></o> <o> </o>
Well amigo's, for me, and a friend or two on here ... The stock G36 left alone, shoots my hand loads of 7.6/7.7grs of Power Pistol with a 230 gr. XTP, or 230gr anything JHP, at about 910fps... recoil is very manageable (i am used to 44mags) And this has proved to be a very decent carry gun. Won't replace my M19111 45 acp EDC, but it is a very nice piece none the less. Holds poker chip size groups at 35 yds, and that is good enough for me. Stock everything. All did was polish the feed ramp and chamber to a mirror finish.... Thats it. Feeds everything you can name flawlessly. I put a 22 # spring in it, and it shot like crap. I left it stock acccept for a 3.5# connector and it drills holes waaaaaay out there. Got about 1500+ rounds thru it, and not ONE hiccup. Enjoy it. It is a very nice weapon, and one of Glocks best. NOTE****** I came back and made a MAJOR correction here on load data. I had said 7.6 7.7 grs Blue Dot.... NO NO NO.. That is supposed to be Power Pistol !!!!!!!!!!!! I have made the correction above... Very sorry for the typo. I usually do not screw up like that, but had somethng else on my mind ! Appologies to all ! Good shooting CanyonMan
i consider mine to be stock, almost polished ramp night sights 3.5 lb connector springs changed metal recoil spring no extensions on mags shoots like a champ, as good a trigger as can get without getting silly, never any issues with light primer strikes. awesome shooter
My favorite carry gun. For that matter it is my favorite handgun. No problems at all with one exception. When I first bought it, it shot high. I ended up installing a set of night sights. A Trijicon front and Glock short rear night sight. Shoots right on the money now.
Honorbound, Swampbox and Lockback: Did your malfunctions look like this? I've been keeping track of G36 problems since my issues in 2009. Last one I saw here on GT was in Aug 2010. I thought the problems were over Now three G36 problems in the past 4 months? It only appears one of the three are used too. My advice - record everything: round count, ammo brand, and any/all communication with Glock. Good luck.


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Sam Allardyce will hand late checks to a host of players ahead of the trip to Chelsea on Sunday but Joe Cole is a major doubt.
The former Chelsea player would love to return to Stamford Bridge with the Hammers but he has a hamstring problem which is expected to rule him out.
Elsewhere, Mark Noble and James Tomkins should be available after respective injury and illness problems but Kevin Nolan is a doubt with the foot problem he suffered last month.
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Two of the cutest pups you've ever laid eyes on. A beautiful long sleeve lace wedding dress and matching peep toe lace pumps. A glamorous white reception overlooking the water. Oh, and this gorgeous Bride and Groom. It all adds up to one seriously stunning wedding. Fall in love with all the pretty, courtesy of DeRay & Simcoe and Senson Studio, in The Vault!
From The Bride…My husband and I met on a blind date at Bon Sai Restaurant through mutual friends. I realized he was the one when he let me finish his sesame flavored ice cream. My husband knew I was the one when I lent him my jacket (he was wearing a short sleeve shirt to show off his muscles on a very cold night). We survived our rather awkward and ultra-shy first meeting and now we are husband and wife!
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Also, on the wedding day everyone was emotional and happy but my father was especially happy and sad at the same time knowing that her baby girl is all grown up and married now. I am so grateful that all those beautiful moments were captured during the day and we can cherish the memories.
The reception at Acqua Viva was absolutely fantastic. The food was sensational. Umberto and his team made us feel very special and welcomed. Everything was perfect nothing to fault.
Our photographer DeRay and Simcoe absolutely exceeded our expectations. The special moments of our day were captured beautifully. Although some of our family members were not able to speak English, Amber and Diane were really helpful and made them feel very comfortable. We really want to thank Amber and Diane for not only to take natural and gorgeous photos but also making the day run smoothly.
We truly feel blessed and grateful for all the people who made it possible. Special thanks to all our friends, bridal party, Reverend Ray, DeRay and Simcoe photographers, Senson Studio Videographer, De La Rosa cakes & cupcakes, Elsie Tan Makeup Artist, Anastasia hair & makeup artist, Suzanne Siew makeup artist, Theressa's Designs Bridal and Tuscany Bridal.
From DeRay & Simcoe…Heeji and Yang were just total dream clients for us. Heeji's parents are from Korea and Yang's family are from China, such a delightful mix. We loved every minute of this stylish yet humble wedding.
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A gorgeous wedding with beautiful people inside and out.
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Pheromones And Cologne
How To Use Scent To Your Advantage
Commercial Colognes
Egoiste by ChanelEgoiste was one of the last truly original fragrances for men that Chanel produced. The scents that followed this release have been relatively obvious crowd-pleasers (though that's not necessarily a bad thing). The combination of sandalwood and rose has a spicy, hypnotic effect. Buy it here.
John Varvatos by John Varvatos
A surprisingly unique concoction for a relatively commercial label. Smells like the interior of a gentleman's club — all leather, smoke and booze. Unabashedly masculine. Buy it here.
Obsession by Calvin Klein
This classic has to be included for posterity's sake, not least because CK's recent releases have yet to touch the greatness of this game changer from 1986. Deliberately provocative, it contains a mix of lavender, amber and musk. It's so addictive that in a (rather bizarre) experiment, animals at the Bronx Zoo were found to interact with it for longer than any other scent. Zookeepers now use the stuff as bait for wild cats.
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M7 by YSL
I consider this the blueprint for every Tom Ford fragrance (he was at the helm of YSL at the time). As is the case with Ford's eponymous eaux, this oud-based scent (a dark and fragrant resin from the wood of the tropical agar tree) is deeply sensual and dark. Seek out a bottle of the original fragrance and not last year's re-launch. Buy it here.
Dior Homme Intense by Christian Dior
Darker than the original Dior Homme, this variation has an almost overwhelmingly sexual quality about it. Iris still takes center stage, but ambrette, vetiver and cedar amp up the masculinity. Buy it here.
Envy by Gucci
Another creation from Mr. Ford, this time from his sojourn at Gucci (clearly the man knows a thing or two about sexy). A sweet fragrance, Envy often feels like an homage to Obsession. There's a lot going on here, though: incense, patchouli, amber, as well as a spicy kick in the form of ginger, nutmeg and pimento. Buy it here.
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Fetish Pour Homme by Roja DoveThe latest offering from Professeur de Parfums, Roja Dove is a positively animal mix of leathers and smoke. While the composition is suitably titled, there's an unexpected sweetness somewhere in the mix (vanilla, jasmine) that suggests the wearer may have a sensitive side, too. Otherwise it's pure filth — in a good way.
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Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens
A personal favorite, Ambre Sultan is exotic, resinous and menacingly mysterious. Heavy on the incense, it has an almost Middle Eastern/North African sort of charm about it. Literally oozes sex. Buy it here.
Duro by Nasomatto
I once had the pleasure of interviewing founder and "nose" Alessandro Gualtieri. When asked about the inspiration for Duro — a guaranteed panty-dropper of a scent — he proceeded to recount a story about an intimate moment that was interrupted by a spontaneous compliment about his, ahem, man smell. "When someone says they can't get their nose out of your groin, it's time to start building a fragrance around it," he said nonchalantly. And there you have it. Buy it here.
Musc Ravageur by Frédéric Malle
The musk to end all musks. Accented with vanilla, cinnamon and lavender, the juice reeks of a bedroom after hours of sexual happenings. This is more of a slow, seductive striptease than a frenzied fumble in a dark alley. Buy it here.
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
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The Chancellor has climbed down, but not far enough – EY comments on charitable giving
Carolyn Steppler, private client services partner at EY, comments on the Government's u-turn on charitable giving:
"Charities and philanthropists will be breathing a sigh of relief in response to the Chancellor's charity tax climb-down but, in our view, he didn't go far enough. We would have liked to see the government retreat by another rung to remove the restrictions on trading losses and interest relief.
"In addition to charitable giving, the proposed cap on income tax reliefs also includes restrictions on reliefs that are designed to encourage entrepreneurship, such as relief for trading losses and interest relief for borrowing (for example, for those who have borrowed in their own name in order to support their business or company). These proposals still remain firmly in place.
"While the desire to stop the abuse of these allowances by the minority is understandable, the restriction of these reliefs for all high earners risks discouraging entrepreneurial activity. The restriction on interest relief in particular risks removing a further source of credit at a time when businesses are already finding it difficult to borrow."


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Out-of-state veterans who were honorably discharged may soon be able to pay in-state tuition at state colleges and universities.
Currently, the federal Post-9/11 GI Bill only covers the cost of in-state tuition for veterans. So if a veteran is from another state, he or she must pay the additional cost out of pocket.
If this bill is passed, the in-state tuition would continue to be covered by the government.
The bill's sponsor, Bellevue Sen. Sue Crawford, has made it her priority bill, and says now is the time to act, partially because of the estimated 1 million military members expected to be discharged as foreign military engagements wind down.
She also said it is necessary because it would add quality to Nebraska and would allow universities to grow even more.
"It is a great benefit to recruit and retain veterans to improve our population," Crawford said Monday. "But at the same time, it meets important educational goals of our state and important workforce goals in our state."
Though Nebraska maintains its low unemployment rate (3.6% compared with the national average of 6.7%, as of December), employers are struggling to find workers who are qualified for the jobs, so this bill would help remedy that as well, Crawford said.
The Legislature's fiscal analysts estimated the bill would cost the University of Nebraska about $500,000 in lost, out-of-state tuition revenue.
Under Crawford's bill, veterans must enroll within two years of their discharge date. They must also either register to vote, get a driver's license or register a vehicle in Nebraska. The bill also applies to veteran's spouses and dependents so long as they, too, apply before the two years is up.
Current students would also be eligible.
Michelle Waite, assistant to the chancellor for community relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has worked closely with Crawford to get the bill passed. She said it was a win-win for all parties involved: the universities, the state and the veterans.
"We want these students to be residents of the state of Nebraska, be taxpaying citizens, frankly," Waite said. "It's in the state's best interest to not allow these individuals to come just for purposes of education. We want them to stay here. We want them to move here. We want the business. Hopefully they'll bring their families here. This is all very positive stuff."
Waite said veterans bring a unique voice to the table.
In the Jan. 21 hearing for the bill, Waite testified on behalf of the University of Nebraska system.
"We realize that our veteran students enrich our campuses by providing a very different perspective based on their military experience even though many student veterans may be the same age as undergraduates that haven't served their country," Waite said in the hearing. She added later that NU seeks to make "the college experience embracing and meaningful for veterans."
The bill would bring an extra cost to universities that would forgo the higher out-of-state tuition payments, but Waite said that cost could be offset by increased enrollment. And she emphasized that the cost isn't what's important when considering this bill.
"It's the right thing to do for these young men and women that have served our country," she said.
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Use this Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Valentine's Day to learn about Jesus' love. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith.
1. Warm Fuzzies-(Supplies: A teddy bear.) Form a circle and put the teddy bear in the center.
*Ask: Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Why do you like it?
Give the bear to a child. Ask that child to tell one thing their parent does that shows them they're loved. For example, a child might say, "My dad hugs me." Have the child pass the bear to the next child in the circle for the same purpose.
After children have shared, *say: God loves you. God loves you more than we love our teddy bears. God's love is warm and fuzzy and makes us feel good.
2. God's Love-(Supplies: Bible.) Sit in a chair several feet from the children. Hug and talk to the teddy bear. Tell the children they have to watch; they can't come near you. Tell the teddy bear how much you love it.
One at a time, have children sit on your lap. The other children must stay back until their names are called. As a child sits on your lap, give him or her a hug with the teddy bear. Then ask that child to sit at your feet. When all the children are sitting by you, read aloud Mark 10:13-16.
*Ask: What was I doing when you had to stay away from me? Did you like having to stay away? How did you feel when you got to sit on my lap with the teddy bear?
*Say: One day, some children wanted to see Jesus. But Jesus' disciples wanted the children to stay away. Jesus told the children to sit on his lap so he could hug them. Jesus loves children.
3. Hug Book-(Supplies: Crayons, 3X5 cards, and a stapler.)
*Say: Valentine's Day is a great time to tell people how much you love them. We're going to make Hug Books for our parents.
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Give each child 10 3X5 cards. Have kids color pictures on their cards. Help kids pile the 10 cards on top of each other and staple them together like a book.
*Say: You listened to the story about Jesus hugging the children. Jesus likes it when we show our parents how much we love them. Hugs are a great way to do that. Give your mom and dad their Hug Book on Valentine's Day.
Tell kids to tear off a page and give it to you. Then give them each a big hug. Send home instruction sheets to explain that parents need to give a hug in exchange for each page.
Close in a prayer of thanks for kids' parents.
You'll need: Message heart candies.
Directions: Have kids each find at least five candies that give them ideas of ways to show love to their families. Then have them eat the candies.
Mike Gillespie is a Christian educator in Kentucky.
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The 10 Non-MMA Fighters Who Might Actually Survive in the Octagon
5. Aaron Rowand
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Aaron Rowand is a man who runs straight into walls on a regular basis. And the wall loses.
Rowand, a centerfielder currently with the Giants, is pretty famous for taking absolutely scary amounts of abuse. His record, so far, beyond plowing into a cinderblock wall while playing college ball, is running into the outfield fence in 2006, breaking his nose and cheeks. And he got the ball.
We're not sure if Rowand's much of a fighter, but we're also sure any guy who breaks his face and still gets the out is going to be tough to take down, ninja or not.
4. Rafael Nadal
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Let's face it, tennis is just not a manly sport. It's undeniably a sport, but any sport that requires you to dress up like a dork and be quiet when you're in the stands is not manly.
Nadal, on the other hand, is a beast. Here's the thing: he doesn't give up. Ever. Period. He also has scary amounts of stamina, which is why his favorite strategy is to basically pin his opponent into one area of the court and just whale the ball at them until they drop.
Also, he's a pretty skinny guy, so we think he could be fairly scrappy. And if nothing else, he'd actually be in a sport people respect.
3. Zdeno Chara
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Chara, for those who don't follow hockey, is pretty much insane. He's stated more than once that he feels athletes only use 80% of their bodies: he wants to use the whole thing. He's laser-focused, ridiculously fit, and rarely gets into fights.
On the other hand, when he does get into fights, they're extremely short and, for the other guy, extremely painful. Just ask Raitis Ivanans, an enforcer for the Canadiens, who picked a fight with Chara and got an epic beatdown for his trouble.
Oh, did we mention that the fight lasted precisely one punch? Because that's all Chara needed to bust Ivanans jaw like a pinata? Maybe the UFC should be grateful Chara likes hockey: we think the fights would be pretty short with him on the card.
2. Jack Lambert
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Widely considered one of the best players in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lambert helped the team to win four Super Bowls in 11 years. He's one of the most beloved players in Pittsburgh, and one of the scariest to anybody else.
Why? Lambert, 6'4" and 220 pounds, was famous for hitting like a freight train. Lambert was considered tiny for a linebacker, but he regularly bulldozed through 300 pound opposition like it was nothing...something John Elway learned the hard way as Lambert was the first guy to sack him. Lambert, as a linebacker, was strong, quick...and smart.
That's why we think Lambert in his prime could take anything the UFC had to offer; he regularly outwitted his opponents on the fly, even though they were out to squish him. Heck, he had his teeth knocked out in high school: what are they going to scare him with after that?
1. Elvis Stojko
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A figure skater? We want to see a figure skater in the Octagon? For what? The shortest match ever recorded?
As Nancy Kerrigan proved, not many figure skaters can take a hit. Stojko is an exception. In addition to being one of the few heterosexual male figure skaters (let's face it, it's just not a career path most straight guys get into), he got a black belt in karate at 16 and was in martial arts competitions as late as 2005.
He also happens to be incredibly agile (you try jumping a lot on skates going 40 mph) and incredibly fast. So he's quick, he's strong, and he's trained. Out of all of these guys, we like his odds. Come on, Elvis. At the very least, you might actually make grown men voluntarily watch figure skating.


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TSR Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRI) is primarily engaged in the business of providing contract computer programming services to its clients. The company provides its clients with technical computer personnel to supplement their in-house information technology capabilities. TSR's clients for its contract computer programming services consist primarily of Fortune 1000 companies with significant technology budgets. TSR was founded in 1969 by three former IBM executives, including the current TSR Chairman Joseph Hughes. Its early market focus was offering mainframe computer time-sharing services as well as computer facilities management work. TSR's services expanded to managing large and complex computer conversion projects, helping customers re-platform applications from one operating system environment or manufacturer to another. Today's TSR's focus includes IT staffing augmentation and consulting services.
TSR is a net-net trading at 0.79x P/NCAV and 0.78x P/NTA. After falling to a new historical low of 0.62x P/NTA in Aug. 2012, TSR's share price has been trending upwards in the past three months, currently trading close to its five-year average P/NTA of 0.80.
Financial and Business Risks
TSR is debt-free with cash of $4.5 million, representing 46% of its current market capitalization of $9.6 million.
In the past few years, an increasing number of companies are using or are considering using low-cost offshore outsourcing centers, particularly in India and other East Asian countries, to perform technology-related work and projects. This trend has contributed to the decline in domestic IT staffing revenue.
Many of TSR's major customers have retained a third party to provide vendor management services and centralize the consultant hiring process. Under this system, the third party retains TSR to provide contract computer programming services, TSR bills the third party and the third party in turn bills the ultimate customer. This process has weakened the relationships that TSR has built with its clients over the years. These changes have also reduced the company's profit margins because the vendor management company is retained for the purpose of keeping costs down for the end client and receives a processing fee which is deducted from the payment to TSR.
TSR's two largest clients, Beeline and Credit Suisse, accounted for 13.9% and 10.7% of the company's fiscal year 2012 consolidated revenue respectively. Beeline is a vendor management company through which TSR provides services to three end clients, of which Bristol Myers Squibb is the most significant. TSR's top 10 clients constituted 73% of consolidated revenue in 2012. Receivable days for the past two years have increased to 70 days from an average of 60 days during the 2005 to 2010 period.
Business Quality and Capital Allocation
The technical staffing industry is highly competitive and fragmented and has low barriers to entry. TSR competes for potential clients with providers of outsourcing services, computer systems consultants and other providers of technical staffing services. Many of TSR's competitors are significantly larger and have greater financial resources than TSR. This is reflected in a 5 year average ROE of 3.37% and a 5 year book value CAGR of 0.62%.
TSR has suffered three consecutive quarters of losses, which management attributed to the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a result of hiring additional recruiters and sales executives. Management expect losses to continue until such time as the company's plan for internal growth generates a sufficient increase in revenue.
TSR declared a special one-time cash dividend of $1.50 per share in November 2012. The last time it paid a cash dividend was in 2009. Since then, TSR has elected to retain cash reserves to finance operations and growth. TSR has no current plans to implement a quarterly dividend program or pay any other special cash dividend.
TSR's chairman, Joseph Hughes, and members of his family own approximately 46% of the company. This restricts the voting power of minority shareholders and may deter a potential takeover that could give shareholders the opportunity to realize a premium over prevailing market prices.
Valuations are not as compelling after the recent share price surge. A reinstatement of TSR's quarterly dividend program will move my thinking in a more positive direction.
The author does not have a position in any of the stocks mentioned.


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