Firearms technology has evolved heavily, since the end of World War II, across all platforms. It is debatable on whether the modernization of firearms became simpler or more complex over time. The materials have certainly changed but, due to optimizations for many different end-user aspects, it seems as if modern designs are more complex by comparison to the preceding models. The 9×18 Makarov handgun has an uncanny beauty about it and is very specifically tailored.
The Makarov was designed in 1949 in the Soviet Union and remain prominent in the Russian Armed Forces despite the PYa (MP-443) being chosen to replace it. The Makarov is also still in service within the Bulgarian Armed Forces. In 1970, Bulgaria began producing Makarovs and eventually Arsenal picked up the design. This handgun was produced in 1985 and the original serial number / production code, in English, is IK-25-1777. The middle digits are date codes. PW Arms imported the handgun into the U.S., but wasn’t the only importer to do so. Importation requires new markings. The importing company name and location, and model and origin are required; as well as a new U.S. serial number in the case of these handguns. They shipped with the original leather flap holster and two magazines.
As with all firearms from the yester-years, the Makarov feels like a machine – matching the looks. It’s a feeling that I don’t get when I pick up a Glock or even something like a SIG P229. It’s a testament to the all-steel construction. I have felt the same feeling in older M1911s, Japanese Nambus, German Lugers, and Russian TT33s. They were meant to be workhorses and are tools through and through. This Makarov features red-star Bakelite grips which blend seamlessly with the bluing of the frame and slide.
The Makarov is almost purely right-hand oriented. The exception is the magazine release, which is directly behind the baseplate of the magazine when inserted. You can shoot it left-handed but manipulating the controls will be problematic. There is a lanyard loop, safety / decocker on the slide, and a slide-stop on the left side. The weapon is disassembled by locking the slide to the rear, pulling the trigger guard down and sliding it onto the frame sideways, dropping the slide stop, and slowing pulling up and away as the slide moves forward enough to clear the guide rails.
The sights are simple notched rear and bladed front. The sharp design specifications were smoothed out, but are still crude enough to be annoying, and it is best fired one-handed. Replacement rubber grips can be purchased, but they diminish the originality and beauty of the firearm. If you want to eliminate snappiness, especially if you have larger hands, then those grips may be a Godsend to you. The leather holster isn’t conducive to quick access in a desperate situation. The leather would catch on both the safety / decocker and the front of the magazine. The issue prevented full and immediate holstering and it is my assumption that the quality of the holsters is universal.
Unfortunately, the Bulgarian production Makarovs are still not classified as Curio & Relic firearms, by the ATF, as the Russian and East German models are. If you have a C&R license, you won’t be able to obtain these through that avenue. As the years go by, and as with all other surplus firearms, the prices continue to rise as collectors snatched up what they want. Whether you are simply looking for something different or something new to collect, a Makarov will perfectly compliment a collection.
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The Life of Bill Clinton as Told by Those Who Know Him
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Latitude: 51.3924 / 51°23'32"N
Longitude: -0.3159 / 0°18'57"W
OS Eastings: 517266
OS Northings: 167271
OS Grid: TQ172672
Mapcode National: GBR 7B.308
Mapcode Global: VHGRG.G8TG
Entry Name: Former Lambeth Waterworks uncovered coalstore including tower and attached tunnels
Listing Date: 21 August 2002
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1031864
English Heritage Legacy ID: 489758
Location: Kingston upon Thames, London, KT6
District: Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward/Division: Long Ditton
Built-Up Area: Kingston upon Thames
Traditional County: Surrey
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Surrey
Church of England Parish: Surbiton St Andrew and St Mark
Church of England Diocese: Southwark
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Seething Wells Halls of Residence
Former Lambeth Waterworks uncovered coalstore including tower and attached tunnels,
(Formerly listed as Lambeth uncovered coalstore including tower and attached tunnels, Seething Wells, PORTSMOUTH ROAD)
Uncovered coal store with tower and attached underground tunnels. Built in 1851-2, designed by James Simpson for the Lambeth Waterworks in Romanesque style. Some minor C20 alterations.
This comprises a roughly rectangular unroofed enclosure with an hydraulic accumulator tower at the north west end and attached tunnels. Built of stock brick with walls about 12 feet high with stone coping. North west side centre has an ornamental square tower of two stages with crenellated parapet, blank panels to the upper stage similar panel containing imitation arrowslit windows and Romanesque style round-headed arches to the lower stage. To the left is a panel with two round-headed arches. To the right is a similar panel but replaced with a flat arch with double doors. The sides have three large panels with stepped cornice. To the rear are two inserted C20 flat arches with vertical shuttered doors.
HISTORY: This structure was capable of storing 1500 tons of coal. It has underground tunnels which connected with a track underneath the Portsmouth Road to a crane by a riverside wharf which brought the coal by river.
In 1995 the building became part of a hall of residence complex to Kingston University.
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Congress may mull over the new president’s economic stimulus package for weeks, but Hartmarx Corp., whose suits have become a favorite of Barack Obama, is scrambling to assemble a rescue plan of its own after filing for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last Friday.
The venerable producer of Hart Schaffner Marx and Hickey Freeman, which has been producing tailored clothing since 1872, began work on two major tasks Monday — first, locating a buyer for the ailing company, and second, trying to calm the market’s concerns about its near-term ability to produce and ship product.
“Our debtor-in-possession financing will allow us to ship orders for spring 2009,” Homi Patel, the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, told WWD Monday. “It will allow us to reorganize internally.”
Continuing operations as usual will be key to setting up a potential sale. Patel said he received a number of inquiries over the weekend, and market sources said possible buyers include Spencer Hays’ Individualized Apparel Group; JA Apparel, the owner of the Joseph Abboud brand; Jack Victor; Oxford Industries, which owns Tommy Bahama, and Peerless Clothing.
Executives from two of the above companies, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they had not yet made any offers to Hartmarx, but acknowledged their interest in buying the Hickey Freeman and Hart Schaffner Marx brands — largely considered to be the company’s prized assets.
But buyers hoping to poach either brand should know Hartmarx is not interested in splitting the company into pieces. “We’re open to exploring opportunities,” Patel said. “But right now we are only talking to people interested in buying the company whole.”
That condition could shrink the pool of potential buyers even further. None of the potential purchasers contacted expressed interest in acquiring the company’s domestic factories or the long-standing relationships with the union that come with them.
“I only want the intellectual property,” said the ceo of a major men’s wear company, who requested anonymity but confirmed interest in buying Hickey Freeman, Hart Schaffner Marx or both. The executive met with Patel six weeks ago to discuss a sale, “but he wouldn’t sell the brand without the factories.”
On the financial front, the prepetition credit facility is secured by “substantially all the personal property and fixtures, including accounts receivable, of the borrowers and guarantors” under the agreement, according to an affidavit filed by Glenn Morgan, chief financial officer, in the bankruptcy case.
Some bankers concluded that with most assets already tied to the prepetition facility, there’s not much left for use as collateral for any additional post-petition facility beyond the existing $160 million debtor-in-possession financing. While Hartmarx is the first major vendor to file for bankruptcy since the financial crisis worsened four months ago, similar scenarios have plagued a number of bankrupt retailers that have been unable to exit Chapter 11 because the companies can’t get the financing they need to continue operations.
One banker, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “The chances of Hartmarx coming out of bankruptcy and keeping operations and assets as they were prior to the bankruptcy are slim to none.”
The banker, who knows the Hartmarx brand portfolio well, said market share for the tailored moderate market has been “eroding for the past 15 years.” He noted that what Hartmarx has to do is sell off its “winning divisions, but then there wouldn’t be much left to run the company.”
Bankers agreed that Hart Schaffner Marx and Hickey Freeman are the most valuable properties under the Hartmarx umbrella, followed by Bobby Jones and Monarchy. However, they cautioned there may be a limited number of buyers for the brands due to the difficulties involved in shifting production to another factory in the U.S. The one possible exception is Bobby Jones.
Additional brands, such as Austin Reed, don’t have as much value, and others, like the Barrie Pace catalogue and the Zooey brand, aren’t considered substantial enough of a presence to command top dollar.
Among the possible buyers, Individualized Apparel Group is considered the front-runner. The company has a proven ability to manage domestically produced apparel companies, like its Oxxford Clothes and Gitman Brothers operations, profitably. It has an understanding of the men’s dress-up business, knows both retail and wholesale operations, and its cash-rich chairman and founder Spencer Hays has an eye for bargain acquisitions.
Moreover, Hays already tried to nab Hartmarx before. In the late summer of 2001, he and an investor group made a hostile takeover bid for the company, offering to acquire its shares for $4.50, or $130 million.
Shares of Hartmarx, which were delisted from the New York Stock Exchange last November, closed at slightly above 2 cents in trading on the pink sheets Monday.
Hays might not be welcomed with open arms. The takeover bid became acrimonious when both sides took to name-calling, publicly berating the other with personal attacks. Hays ultimately lost the bid, but not before revealing his desire for the company. “We believe in Hartmarx’s premiere brands, but we believe they’ve been allowed to stagnate,” Hays said at the time.
Sources interviewed cited a rash of reasons for the Hartmarx’ troubles: the casualization of men’s dress, retail consolidation, softness in its heritage moderate tailored clothing business, the cost of producing domestically, too much diversification, not enough diversification and poor inventory management.
Morgan in his affidavit said, “During 2006 and 2007, revenues from the moderate priced tailored clothing and pant product categories in the men’s apparel group dropped by approximately $77 million during this two-year period.” Morgan added the company reacted to the change by closing three manufacturing facilities and eliminating several moderately priced tailored lines, but that those actions caused operational inefficiencies.In addition, replenishment programs also declined due to the slowdown in consumer spending.
On Monday, Patel said the bottom fell out of the 137-year-old company in only nine months.
But the trials of the tailored clothing market and the globalization of apparel manufacturing have weighed on Hartmarx for years. Its stock price has declined steadily since the late Eighties as its margins eroded, retail partners were lost to consolidation and demand for tailored clothing slowed.
Meanwhile, executives across Hartmarx dealt with the current crisis on Monday, working to calm retailers during the important fall selling season. Coppley, a Canada-based brand of better made-to-measure tailored clothing, and one of the few divisions of Hartmarx that did not file for bankruptcy, issued a letter to retailers urging them to continue to place orders as usual. “It’s my belief that we are operating successfully and independently of Hartmarx,” Coppley president Warwick Jones told WWD. He explained his brand’s manufacturing and sourcing structure were separate from the rest of the company, but said Coppley, while not part of the Chapter 11 restructuring, could still be sold “as part of the Hartmarx group or as a separate asset.”
Monarchy, the contemporary sportswear label Hartmarx acquired last year, issued a statement on Monday reiterating its plans to move forward with business, “even in this tough economic climate.”
Breaking News: @louisvuitton's men's artistic director @mrkimjones is leaving the French fashion house after nearly 7 years. Jones joined Louis Vuitton in 2011, following a three year tenure as creative director of British luxury goods brand Alfred Dunhill. Jones is to exit Louis Vuitton after showing his fall 2018 collection for the brand in Paris on Thursday. Read the full exclusive story on WWD.com. Link in bio. #wwdnews #wwdfashion
For men’s fall 2018, @giuseppezanotti drew on elements from streetwear, sport, biker, combat and rock ‘n’ roll. Pictured here are a pair of shoes from the collection, featuring zippers, rhinestones, and silver hardware. Head to WWD.com to see a roundup of the accessories from Milan’s men’s fall 2018 shows. #wwdfashion (📷: Andrea Delb)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of @ralphlauren’s snowboarding collection, the brand is mining its archives. The iconic brand is reintroducing vintage styles and dropping new designs for a color capsule that will be available in Ralph Lauren stores and @openingceremony on January 25. The capsule will consist of 10 pieces, including the Snow Beach Pullover, pictured here, which is a collector’s item that rapper Raekwon wore in Wu-Tang Clan’s “Can It Be All So Simple” video. #wwdfashion (📷: Tom Gould)
For @rochasofficial’s pre-fall 2018 collection, creative director Alessandro Dell’Acqua channeled the sophisticated and intriguing Catherine Denevue in the film “Belle de Jour.” Polished collarless coats, midi skirts, suits and ’60s graphic motifs were all featured in the collection, adding a sense of discreet luxury. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com #wwdfashion
“We tried to produce clothing of that couture quality, but the most daunting part was that we only had a matter of days [to do it],” said costume designer Lou Eyrich, who recreated Gianni Versace’s iconic looks for @americancrimestoryfx. Eyrich searched online retailers and vintage shops for original pieces from the design house and for @penelopecruzoficial, who plays Donatella Versace. Head to WWD.com to read how she created the Versace world. #wwdfashion
Only three months after her stellar debut catwalk season, @kaiagerber has inked her first big design collaboration –– with @karllagerfeld. The collection blends Lagerfeld’s Parisian chic aesthetic and the model’s signature West Coast casual style via RTW, accessories, footwear and more. The #KarlLagerfeldxKaia collection will launch in September with a series of events. Get all the details on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion
Harrods plans to remove the famous statue of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed from the bottom of the Egyptian escalators and hand it back to Mohamed Al-Fayed. “We are very proud to have played our role in celebrating the lives of Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed at Harrods and to have welcomed people from around the world to visit the memorial for the past 20 years,” said Michael Ward, Harrods managing director. “With the announcement of the new official memorial statue to Diana, Princess of Wales at Kensington Palace, we feel that the time is right to return this memorial to Mr. Al Fayed and for the public to be invited to pay their respects at the palace.” More on the news, with reporting by @loreleimarfil, at WWD.com. #wwdnews

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An extract from brown algae – seaweed – could give rechargeable lithium-ion batteries a boost by allowing silicon nanopowder to be used as a high-capacity alternative to graphite electrodes. The potential improvement is almost an order of magnitude boost, the researchers say.
Fluorine in organic chemistry is an important topic across the synthetic pharmaceutical, agrochemical and materials areas because switching out hydrogen atoms selectivity for this element allows chemists to tune the reactivity of specific groups within a given molecule.
Now, chemists in Switzerland have turned to fluorine to help them make specific carbon-carbon bonds. The formation of C-C bonds is one of the most important steps in organic chemistry for the construction of complex molecules from simpler sub-units. Perhaps most important among the tools for building C-C bonds is the Friedel-Crafts reaction. It involves an attack on a carbocation-type substrate generated by a Lewis acid by the electron-rich pi-clouds of aromatic rings leading to an alkylated or acylated version of the aromatic ring.
A complete field within organometallic chemistry has emerged to support the Friedel-Crafts C-C endeavor. However, the instability of the phenyl ion means that coupling aromatic group to aromatic group using this chemistry has until now required a range of metal-mediated approaches. Jay Siegel and his colleagues at the University of Zürich hoped to simplify the schemes and avoid the need to use often expensive metal catalysts.
They have used Lewis acid activation of aryl fluorides to make biaryls intramolecularly. The Lewis acids are silicon cations generated by catalytic super acid, he told Chemistry Views. In a synthetic methods paper published in Science, Siegel and colleagues build on research published in Angewandte Chemie in which they revealed the C-F activation and work also published in Angewandte and JACS on the structure and properties of the silicon cations.
Siegel explains that this is a, “physical-organic success story of looking at a fundamental reactive intermediate and ending up with a new synthetic methodology.” He adds that, “Given that people put CF bonds into molecules to make them more inert, it is special that our method targets exactly these sites.”
Allemann, O., Duttwyler, S., Romanato, P., Baldridge, K., & Siegel, J. (2011). Proton-Catalyzed, Silane-Fueled Friedel-Crafts Coupling of Fluoroarenes Science, 332 (6029), 574-577 DOI: 10.1126/science.1202432
- Researcher lists more than 4,000 components of blood chemistry – After three years of exhaustive analysis led by a University of Alberta researcher, the list of known compounds in human blood has exploded from just a handful to more than 4,000.
- Bone drug zoledronic acid may help prevent spread of early lung cancer – A drug that is currently used to help treat bone metastases in patients with lung cancer could also be useful at an earlier stage of treatment, to prevent the cancer from spreading in the first place, Italian researchers have found.
- Elusive form of iron captured – Researchers in the US and Germany have synthesised and characterised an iron nitride compound that reacts with water to produce high yields of ammonia under mild conditions. The work could help elucidate the mechanisms behind iron-based catalysts, both for industrial and biological ammonia production, which could allow for cheaper non-toxic catalysts.
- Diagnosing diseases with CDs – A digital compact disc integrated with a microfluidic device to analyse cells has been developed by scientists in the US. The disc can be inserted into a standard computer disc drive for analysis and could be used to diagnose diseases.
- Bendy batteries a step closer – Scientists from Korea have found that with the use of graphene nanosheets, the fabrication of bendable power sources is possible.
- Mystery of natural sunscreen solved – Spanish scientists have established how natural products protect plants from sun damage. The compounds could be used as active ingredients in sunscreens. Using computational techniques on palythine – a compound found in coral – as a model compound, Diego Sampedro at the University of La Rioja, Logroño, investigated what happens to the molecule after it absorbs UV light.
- Vertex Unveils Exciting Data for Cystic Fibrosis Drug – In one of those rare cases of good science translating directly into good medicine, Vertex Pharmaceuticals yesterday unveiled positive results from a Phase III trial of VX-770, a small molecule that treats the underlying defect of cystic fibrosis.
- IMEC creates flexible microprocessor with organic semiconductors — computational clothing right around the corner – Organic semiconductors have been teasing us with the possibility of computationally-inclined clothing for years, but until now we could only dream about our pants being the computer. That dream is closer to reality than ever, as researchers from IMEC have created a cheap (potentially 1/10th the cost of silicon chips), bendable microprocessor by layering a plastic substrate, gold circuits, organic dielectric, and a pentacene organic semiconductor to create an 8-bit logic circuit with 4000 transistors.
- Mapping brain networks – US scientists have created a model of the ring-shaped networks of neurons in the brain, which could help researchers to understand small changes within diseased brain cells.
- Seaweed recruited in fight against malaria – Compounds found in seaweed have shown anti-malarial properties, killing even drug-resistant malaria parasites
Robert Slinn selects ten from the latest chemistry news for Reactive Reports.
- Reprogrammed stem cells hit a roadblock – An international study shows that reprogramming cells leads to genomic aberrations.
- Blocking enzyme cut cancer spread – Scientists at the UK's Institute of Cancer Research have prevented breast cancer spreading to other organs in mice by blocking a chemical. In their experiments, they showed that blocking the enzyme LOXL2 prevented metastasis.
- Warring molecules keep the colon cancer-free – KU associate professor of molecular biosciences Kristi Neufeld and her graduate student Erick Spears study how a molecule, a protein called APC, suppresses colon cancer. In a recent article in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, they explain how a drug might someday treat the disease by blocking the action of one of APC’s molecular opponents.
- Nanolasers grown on silicon allow bottom-up nano-optoelectronic integration – Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a way to grow III-V nanolasers on silicon, demonstrating the potency of bottom-up nano-optoelectronic integration.
- Microbially produced ferrous iron may decrease technetium concentrations in groundwater – Microbially produced ferrous iron may decrease technetium concentrations in groundwater, it has been found.
- Lithium-ion battery with new chemistry could power electric vehicles – Researchers have developed a novel type of lithium-ion battery with an anode and cathode that involve new, advanced battery chemistries, greatly improving the battery’s performance and likely making it suitable for electric vehicles.
- Breathe, and a nanogenerator will power your pacemaker – Previous research has showed that high performance piezoelectric ceramics PZT (lead zirconate titanate) could be printed as nanoribbons onto biocompatible and flexible substrates for applications such as harvesting energy from human motion like walking or breathing ("Electricity-generating silicone implants could power electronic devices"). Researchers now report that they have succeeded in fabricating stretchable nanothick ribbons of piezoelectric PZT.
- Nanotechnology-based solutions for oil spills – Conventional techniques are not adequate to solve the problem of massive oil spills. In recent years, nanotechnology has emerged as a potential source of novel solutions to many of the world's outstanding problems. Although the application of nanotechnology for oil spill cleanup is still in its nascent stage, it offers great promise for the future. In the last couple of years, there has been particularly growing interest worldwide in exploring ways of finding suitable solutions to clean up oil spills through use of nanomaterials.
- Antifungal compound found on tropical seaweed has promising antimalarial properties – A group of chemical compounds used by a species of tropical seaweed to ward off fungus attacks may have promising antimalarial properties for humans. The compounds are part of a unique chemical signaling system that seaweeds use to battle enemies — and that may provide a wealth of potential new pharmaceutical compounds.
- Brain imaging reveals pessimism as self-fulfilling prophecy – By manipulating your expectations, you can double or halve the potency of the drugs you take. Scientists show that a gloomy outlook towards medical treatment may decrease the effectiveness of the drugs – based on brain images of thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.
Another high yielding news day from Robert Slinn for Reactive Reports in his regular column: Slinn Pickings.
- Math may help calculate way to find new drugs for diseases – Using mathematical concepts, Princeton researchers have developed a method of discovering new drugs for a range of diseases by calculating which physical properties of biological molecules may predict their effectiveness as medicines.
- A Second Pathway for Antidepressants – Berkeley Lab researchers developed a unique cell-based fluorescent assay that enabled them to identify a means by which fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac, suppresses the activity of the TREK1 potassium channel. TREK1 could be an important new target for antidepressant drugs.
- New explanation for heart-healthy benefits of chocolate – In time for the chocolate-giving and chocolate-eating fest on Valentine's Day, scientists are reporting discovery of how this treat boosts the body's production of the "good" form of cholesterol that protects against heart disease. Polyphenols in chocolate rev up the activity of certain proteins, including proteins that attach to the genetic material DNA in ways that boost "good" cholesterol levels.
- Save messengers – Modified mRNAs open up new therapeutic possibilities – Defects in the genome are the cause of many diseases. Gene therapy – direct replacement of mutant genes by intact DNA copies – offers a means of correcting such defects. Now a research team based at the Medical Center of the University of Munich, and led by Privatdozent Dr. Carsten Rudolph, has taken a new approach that avoids DNA delivery. The team shows for the first time that chemical modification of mRNAs (the metabolically active molecules derived from genomic DNA that programs protein synthesis) provides a promising alternative to DNA-based procedures.
- The brain knows what the nose smells, but how? – Mice know fear. And they know to fear the scent of a predator. But how do their brains quickly figure out with a sniff that a cat is nearby?
- Siemens prepares to build molten-salt power plant – Siemens is to build a test power plant that will operate with molten salt as the heat-transfer medium.
- Engineers grow nanolasers on silicon, pave way for on-chip photonics – Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found a way to grow nanolasers directly onto a silicon surface, an achievement that could lead to a new class of faster, more efficient microprocessors, as well as to powerful biochemical sensors that use optoelectronic chips.
- Using mining by-products to reduce algal blooms – CSIRO research has shown that some mining by-products can be effective in preventing nutrients from entering river systems, thereby reducing the potential for algal blooms.
- Clay-armored bubbles may have formed first protocells – A team of applied physicists at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), Princeton, and Brandeis have demonstrated the formation of semipermeable vesicles from inorganic clay. The research shows that clay vesicles provide an ideal container for the compartmentalization of complex organic molecules.
- Targeting memory loss – A new treatment for Alzheimer's disease has been developed by Canadian and US scientists. Chris Orvig at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and colleagues incorporated a thioflavin dye molecule with pyridinones. The dye is used as a marker for detecting amyloid protein deposits in tissues – a sign of neurodegenerative disease – and pyridinones cross the blood-brain barrier and trap the metal ions that cause the Alzheimer's disease
Robert Slinn refluxes the chemistry news and extracts a goodly yield for Reactive Reports in his regular column: Slinn Pickings.

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What is the structure used in "The Gift of the Magi"?
Although O. Henry uses the third person narrative form, he invites the reader to observe the opening scene and to contemplate it, much as a spectator does a play. The drabby setting of the homely apartment contrasts vividly with the evident wealth of love in the home. Della is first introduced, then Jim. Then the reader is invited to look away, as if being an intruder on the couple's intimacy. The author imparts other confidences, much as if the reader were a close friend: how endeared Della and Jim are to each other, how they have seen better times, how they maintain self-respect and dignity in spite of their poverty and loss.
Then the story line brusquely resumes as a sequence of scenes, now from Della's point of view (though rendered in third person): her idea to cut her hair before the mirror; her 'flight' to the hairdresser's before she changes her mind; her quest in town for the perfect gift; her preparation of the Christmas meal and anticipation of Jim's return; the couple's final exchange of gifts and ultimate surprise.
By narrowing the point of view as the story progresses to only Della's understanding and experience, the couple's surprise in the end is also the reader's surprise - though their gifts are useless, they have each given the best of themselves, they have given all.
O. Henry then pulls back to his initial vantage point - he concludes in his prosaic, even paternalizing tone: 'Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.'
O Henry, the author of The Gift of the Magi became famous for the structure that he used in his writing.
"One of the most widely recognized elements of his fiction is the surprise ending; in fact, many critics refer to the sudden, unexpected turn of events at the very end of a story as "the O. Henry twist."
The story is brief, concise and to the point. In the very first lines, the reader learns about Delia's problem and the type of life she lives, and what few options she has available.

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A Cape Girardeau man was in police custody early Thursday pending formal charges for domestic assault, felonious restraint and property damage.
According to Cape Girardeau Police Department spokesman Darin Hickey, the suspect, a 30-year-old man whose name has not been released pending filing of charges, was arrested around 2 a.m. Thursday morning after officers responded to a domestic violence call.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, had reported to police on Monday that he had been physically assaulted by the suspect and had damage done to his personal property. He also reported that he had been kept from leaving the apartment where the altercation had taken place.
The victim stated he was able to escape through the apartment through a window while the subject was using the telephone, but did not file a formal complaint when he met with officers on Monday.
The victim stated that things had calmed down after he had returned to the apartment, but by Wednesday evening the suspect had turned violent again, which led to the victim's call to police Thursday morning.


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Top spot in FIFA Confederations Cup Group A is at stake when Brazil take on Italy at the Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova on Saturday.
The teams go into the match having won their two opening fixtures, and will be keen to seal first place in the group so as to avoid a likely semi-final meeting with world champions Spain.
Brazil kicked off their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Japan and followed that up with a rather less convincing 2-0 victory against Mexico, which was only sealed by Jo's goal in the dying seconds.
Italy, meanwhile, began the tournament with a 2-1 win against the Mexicans before emerging 4-3 victors in a thrilling encounter with Japan on Wednesday.
The sides last met in March, and shared a 2-2 draw as second-half goals from Daniele De Rossi and Mario Balotelli cancelled out strikes from Fred and Oscar in the first period.
However, that fixture was played on the neutral ground of Switzerland, and Brazil will be roared on by a partisan home crowd when the pair do battle again.
If they are to capitalise on that advantage, the hosts will need Barcelona new-boy Neymar to continue his fine run of form.
The 21-year-old has scored superb goals in each of Brazil's first two fixtures and also provided an eye-catching assist for Jo in the win over Mexico.
But, as proved by their win over Japan in a game they had hardly contributed to, Italy are an incredibly difficult team to beat.
Cesare Prandelli's men have not lost a game since suffering defeat at the hands of France in November 2012 - a run that accounts for eight games.
They also boast the talents of Balotelli among their ranks, with the Milan striker equalling Neymar's record of netting in both of his side's opening games.
With all-conquering Spain looking likely candidates to win Group B having already beaten their main rivals for supremacy, Uruguay, these sides will be eager to ensure they do not finish second in order to avoid meeting Vicente del Bosque's team until the final.
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|Al Sadd say talks with Xavi ongoing|
|McClean slams Sunderland´s handling of poppy controversy|
|Ghana 1-2 Senegal: Black Stars continue Afcon hangover|
|Cheltenham player diagnosed with cancer|
|Palace takeover talk premature - Parish|
|Odegaard becomes Euro qualifiers´ youngest starter|
|Job not done yet, Bale warns Wales|
|Israel 0 Wales 3: Brilliant Bale bags brace as Wales go top|
|Dunga backs Neymar to overhaul Pele´s Brazil goal record|
|League Two Review: Hartlepool climb out of drop zone, Cheltenham go bottom|
|El Salvador 0-2 Argentina: Martino's men triumph without Messi|
|League One Review: Canavan leaves it late to deny County|
|Freddy Adu signs with 11th team in as many years|
|Besiktas deny Cech, Danny rumours|
|Puerto Rico v Canada: Haber targets more momentum|
|Miranda not contemplating Atletico exit|
|Austin relaxed over England prospects|
|Manchester United should sign Ibrahimovic - Schmeichel|
|Ibe eyes Liverpool run-in|
|Bertrand called up by England as withdrawal of four players confirmed|
|A-League Review: Risdon nets stunner, Germano tames Roar|
|Panama v Costa Rica: Unbeaten run a secondary concern for Wanchope|
|Italy coach Conte shaken after death threats - FIGC chief|
|Barca fears over Alba eased|
|Schweinsteiger to start Germany qualifier|
|Akinfeev thanks fans after flare incident|
|Injuries offer Kane chance of first England start|
|Russian Football Union to protest following Montenegro abandonment|
|October comeback the target for injured Foster|
|Van der Vaart looks set to leave Hamburg|
|Bale focused on Wales - Coleman|
|Kluivert helps Curacao to victory|
|Hamstrung Alba returns to Barcelona|
|Macedonia v Australia: Confident visitors eye victory|
|Akinfeev to return to Moscow with Russia squad|
|Brnovic: Montenegro have no chance of qualifying|
|Russia had to resume after Akinfeev incident - Capello|
|Terim: Robben absence important|
|Brazil - Chile Preview: Winning is 'our only option' - Dunga|
|France - Denmark Preview: Olsen hits out at 'disrespectful' hosts|
|Morata keen to keep working|
|Canada 1 Guatemala 0: Haber heads Floro´s men to win|
|Difficult to find a place for Kane in starting XI - Hodgson|
|Difficult to find a place for Kane in starting XI - Hodgson|
|Montenegro-Russia abandoned after scuffle|
|Euro 2016 Qualifying Review: Montenegro-Russia abandoned, Spain and England win|
|Accrington Stanley 0 Newport County 2: Visitors up to sixth|
|Kane delighted with ´dream´ start|
|England 4 Lithuania 0: Kane enjoys dream debut|
|Spain 1 Ukraine 0: Morata settles tight contest|
|Akinfeev struck by flare as Montenegro-Russia game suspended after 30 seconds|
|Brazil v Chile: Winning is ´our only option´ - Dunga|
|Northern Ireland v Finland: Controversial fixture met with religious protests|
|Scotland v Gibraltar: Wilson out to dent countrymen´s hopes|
|Republic of Ireland v Poland: Pressure is on, says O´Neill|
|Georgia v Germany: Schneider warns world champions|
|PSV agree permament Guardado deal|
|France v Denmark: Olsen hits out at training facilities|
|Pienaar to return to Everton training|
|Hughes eyes silverware at Stoke after signing new deal|
|Portugal v Serbia: Carvalho vows to attack|
|Dynamo Kiev stadium partially closed after racism probe|
|Hull City fined £30,000 for misconduct|
|Balotelli must work hard for Italy return – Bonucci|
|Marchisio suffers knee ligament injury|
|Hughes agrees new Stoke City deal until 2018|
|Martinez hopeful over injured Everton trio|
|South Korea 1-1 Uzbekistan: Kuziboyev's debut strike denies hosts|
|South Korea 1 Uzbekistan 1: Kuziboyev´s debut strike denies hosts|
|Japan 2 Tunisia 0: Kagawa and Honda shine as Halilhodzic starts with a win|
|South Africa v Nigeria: Mashaba wary of bitter opponents|
|Japan 2-0 Tunisia: Kagawa & Honda shine in Halilhodzic's first game|
|Parma captain Lucarelli welcomes FIGC reforms|
|South Africa - Nigeria Preview: Mashaba wary of bitter opponents|
|Di Francesco ignoring Milan rumours|
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|Rooney KOs boxing celebration|
|Allen thrilled with Welsh ´hunger´|
|Kovacic to miss Euro 2016 qualifier|
|Costa Rica 0 Paraguay 0: Dour draw marks Diaz debut|
|Reid ruled out of South Korea friendly|
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The market can be divided into 3 categories: atomic spectrometry
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The report will appeared in the June 13 issue of the Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
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With broad applications ranging from detecting toxic elements in blood or urine to dating complex rock samples without the need for chemical pre-treatment, the DRC has had a dramatic effect on the scientific world, in particular in analytical atomic spectrometry
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Serving People with Disabilities in Taylor County for Over 40 Years
In partnership with the community, BRI provides people with disabilities opportunities to achieve the highest level of independence.
BRI strives to provide employers with good fit employees through their supported employment program. This program matches business needs with workers that are have the ability and interest in their area. We then provide training to enhance skills and understand business specific needs.
BRI also provides many in home care services to assist senior citizens, people with disabilities, or others to maintain independence in their homes. We provide house cleaning, living skills training, transportation, and other daily living tasks.
BRI also has a lawn crew, corporate catering, and shredding service for business and personal needs of community members.

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Serves youth members 6 to 18 years old. The program focuses on a variety of enrichment and academic programs from character and leadership to healthy lifestyles, and science, technology, engineering and math
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Employment Services | Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc.
Provides an employment specialist to assist residents in obtaining and maintaining employment. Assistance is provided through job club classes, resume development, job search and direct service referrals. Services are also offered to individuals who are underemployed or need help in obtaining a better job. Referrals to other community resources are provided.
Offered to help Haitian families reach economic and social self sufficiency through information/referral and case management services. Other Haitian services: Immigration Assistance (Ed Immigrasyon), ESOL (Lekol Angle), Literacy (Alfabetizasyon), Adult Life Skills/Parenting (Pwogram Pou Paran), Community Agency Referrals (Refere Lot Koté) and Translation Assistance (Tradiksyon).
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Works with students at Mollie Ray Elementary, providing life skills lessons, academic enrichment, individual and group counseling, and opportunities for parent involvement. The program’s goal is to provide a foundation which will empower children cognitively, socially and emotionally to be successful and resilient individuals.
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Trained counselors facilitate crisis intervention, parent/family education, information and referral, family, group and individual counseling.
Prevention Program | Aspire Health Partners
Provides after-school activities for youth and children. The program offers a safe environment and helps build healthy behaviors for children through skill-building training and recognition for success. Services are offered to elementary, middle and high school students who are at least 6 years old. The Prevention Program also provides academic assistance to students at Mollie Ray Elementary.
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Funded by the Orange County Citizens’ Commission for Children, the Neighborhood Centers for Families (NCF) are available to all Orange County residents. A Neighborhood Center for Families is made up of non-profit organizations, government agencies, churches and community groups that work together to provide family-friendly accessible services and activities to families in their neighborhoods. Each NCF is uniquely designed to address the needs of the surrounding community. All services are offered free of charge and typically include employment assistance, counseling, academic enrichment activities and health services.


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If you have lost one or more teeth, you are probably considering your tooth replacement options. Dental implants are commonly chosen to replace individual missing teeth, but the placement process might sound intimidating to you. While there are tooth replacement options that are not embedded directly into the jaw bone, it is this very feature that gives implants their superior strength and longevity. Here are four indications that dental implants may be the right treatment choice for you.
1. You Want a Treatment That Lasts
Some tooth replacement options are not reliable for the long term. If you want a treatment that will last for many years (and possibly for the remainder of your life,) then you should consider having dental implants placed by an experienced periodontist.
2. You Want a Natural-Looking Option
Implants are perfect for you if you don’t want people to know you are wearing dental restorations. They look just like natural teeth and will only draw the right kind of attention to your smile.
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Removing false teeth every night for cleaning can be inconvenient, but you won’t need to worry about this extra responsibility if you receive implants. Since they are permanently embedded in the jaw bone, they cannot be removed. Instead of taking them out to clean them, you will just need to brush and floss them like your natural teeth.
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A giant human-launching teeter-totter, a water segment, and performers dangling high in the sky don’t even begin to explain Cirque du Soleil’s current performance of “Amaluna,” which appeared on July 19 at the Pepsi Center grounds.
Upon entrance of the giant yellow and blue tent, circus lovers from all over Colorado were transported to an island of magical wonder. With whispy floor to ceiling trees, the sounds of exotic birds, and of course the island’s inhabitants – who had wildly braided hair, sparkly makeup, and who were just an inch away from being creepy – the real world was long forgotten.
The performance starts out with a bang – and a rock band – that sets the mood for a tale of exploration of the island, followed by a forbidden love story. It follows Miranda, a curious young woman, who is joined by her half-lizard, half-human friend, Cali. Their attentiveness to the island’s performers gets distracted by a shipwreck that brings a boatload of handsome men – including Prince Romeo – to shore. A battle of love versus loyalty begins as the two lovers fight for each other.
With the cast being 75% female, the performance of “Amaluna” is sexy, romantic and enchanting. But don’t let that fool you; the show has an all-female band led by a rock goddess who could out-sing any leading rocker out there.
“Amaluna” is a spectacular performance that engages its audience from before start to a final scene that is award winning.
Cirque du Soleil’s “Amaluna” brings fire, water and a bewitching moon that is currently intriguing Denver audiences through August 25.
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Hair loss is a quite common problem affecting men of all ages. But mature men are at a higher risk to going bald due to a number of reasons. Hair health and quality change significantly as a person ages. Besides aging, there are numerous other factors as well that contribute to hair loss in mature men, including androgens, medications, nutritional deficiencies and certain health conditions. Here we will discuss all these causes of hair loss in mature men in detail, and we will also share with you some of the best hair loss treatments in Dubai. Continue reading to know more.
Causes of Hair Loss in Mature Men
Common causes of hair shedding in elderly men are:
Probably the most common cause of hair loss in men of all ages is Androgenic Alopecia. This type of hair loss is not caused by some underlying disease or medication. Rather, it is often heredity, caused by a mix of genes and hormones. Nowadays, boys as young as in their late teens and early 20s start losing hair, but balding patterns become more prominent as you mature, at the age of 35 and above. As you age, hair growth rate decreases and effects of hair shedding become more prominent.
After Androgenic Alopecia, the most common cause of hair loss in mature men is iron deficiency, a medical condition known as anemia. Iron deficiency can be due to poor diet or some underlying condition. When you are iron deficient, your blood finds it hard to supply oxygen and other nutrients to the hair follicles. This ultimately weakens the follicles, and after some time it appears in the form of hair loss.
Thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland responsible for production of thyroid hormone. If you body fails to regulate it efficiently, it starts producing hormone either less than or more than the required amount. Excessive production of hormone is called hyperthyroidism, whereas less than ample production is called hypothyroidism. Both these conditions can trigger hair loss. Medications prescribed for thyroid disorders also often result in hair loss.
As you age, your body’s defense system weakens and you become more susceptible to different diseases, from cardiac issues to diabetes to liver and kidney dysfunctions. Medicines used to treat these ailments can cause hair loss. Some medicines that have been associated with hair shedding include Blood Thinners (used to treat various heart conditions), Gout Medications, antidepressants, Chemotherapy, thyroid medications and chemotherapy medicines.
3 Best Fixes for Hair Loss
The easiest and simplest way to counter hair loss of any type is through diet. Start eating healthy to provide your hair follicles with all essential nutrients required for healthy hair growth – proteins, iron, vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, biotin, magnesium and zinc. If you have balding genes, dietary changes alone may not be that helpful in controlling hair loss, but together with right treatment and right products, it can all work really well.
Laser Light Therapy
Low light laser combs are really effective in combating mild to moderate hair loss. Skin care clinic offer laser light treatments for hair regrowth, but they are a little expensive. If you are short on budget, you can always benefit from at-home handheld devices. Laser light is supposed to trigger hair regrowth by enhancing blood flow in the areas of treatment.
Hair Transplant Surgery
If you have gone completely bald in some areas of the scalp and non-surgical solutions have failed to offer relief, you can always benefit from Hair Transplant Surgery. The procedure does not regrow hair. Rather it redistributes existing healthy hair on the scalp to add a thicker and healthier look to the scalp.
Having that said, no disease in the world can be diagnosed and treated on computer. If you are really serious about treating your hair loss, visit us now and get your hair loss evaluated by one of our highly skilled doctors. If you can’t visit us, schedule an online consultation for free by filling the form below.


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Following a record-setting performance last weekend in its 52-18 victory over Columbia, Harvard will look to sustain that momentum as it travels to Philadelphia to face Penn in its last true road game of the season.
The Crimson (4-4) have not had a losing record since they went 4-6 in 1998, and a win on Saturday afternoon will at least guarantee another .500 or better record for the program under coach Tim Murphy in his 25th season.
This will mark the 89th meeting between the Ivy League rivals; the Quakers have won three straight, including a 23-6 victory in Cambridge last season.
But Harvard has been battle-tested facing some stiff competition over the last few weeks.
Here are a few of the keys to watch for:
It took the Crimson no time to get started last weekend. On the opening drive quarterback Tom Stewart threw a 92-yard touchdown pass to wideout Jack Cook just 20 seconds in. This marked the longest scoring pass in program history.
Harvard went on to score 14 more points in the first quarter and take a 28-12 advantage into halftime, never looking back from that early advantage and improving its record to 4-0 when leading after two quarters.
Against a Penn squad that only managed 3 points against Cornell at the half in last weekend’s game before scoring 17 unanswered in a 20-7 win, getting in front early could prove to be critical.
The progression of Stewart has been immense, and in the Columbia victory this was evident more than ever.
Stewart led the Crimson offense, going 15 for 26 with 393 yards and five touchdowns. This was the first time the senior had surpassed 300 yards in a game, and he broke a career high he had set earlier in the year against Holy Cross (272 yards).
This has also allowed pressure to be taken off the run game and sophomore tailback Aaron Shampklin.
Stewart, though, will be in for a challenge against a Penn defense that ranks 13th in FCS in passing offense allowed.
Harvard doesn’t rank high across any defensive categories (25th in total defense) but has held some of the top offenses to well under their averages.
The veteran presence of Stone Hart and Richie Ryan in the trenches, along with Wesley Ogsbury in the secondary and Zach Miller at linebacker, has help stymie some of the country’s most explosive attacks.
The Quakers are by no means a formidable offense — ranking just 79th in FCS — and could be overwhelmed by the pressure Harvard may bring.
On the road the Crimson will need to rely on this veteran group to force turnovers and get stops without allowing Penn to build any sort of rhythm.Karl Capen can be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @Capen316.


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Welcome to Summer Kitchen Threads!
Each "Early Americans" design brings you a patriot of the American Revolution and features red, white, and blue in every design. Freedom is the fifth part in a series of nine designs called "Early Americans." You can stitch them as individual finishes or as one whole piece.
Fabric: 30 count "Tin Roof" linen from Weeks Dye Works
Stitch Count: 69 wide x 69 high
Classic Colorworks: Hickory Sticks, Blue Corn, Used Brick, Wagon Wheel, Mossy, Eggshell, and English Ivy
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Bury hero Quigg makes the second defence of his title, and faces a stiff test in the shape of the number one challenger and interim champion from Venezuela.
Cermeno landed the interim title in August with a split decision win over unbeaten Columbian Oscar Escandon, and the 34 year old aiming for third time lucky having twice tackled Anselmo Moreno for the WBA Bantamweight title in 2010.
Manchester Lightweight star Anthony Crolla will also be in action with his opponent to be announced at a press conference next week, while former IBF Bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell and Olympic Gold medal stars Anthony Joshua MBE and Luke Campbell MBE big highlights on the bill, while Tyrone Nurse will face Tyler Goodjohn English Light Welterweight title
“I’m delighted to be back in Manchester for this monster show”, said Hearn. “Scott Quigg is in the toughest fight of his career against mandatory challenger and interim champ Cermeno who already holds impressive victories over Cristian Mijares, who faces Leo Santa Cruz in March for the WBC crown and undefeated Oscar Escandon in his last outing.
“Anthony Crolla will be in a big domestic battle, Jamie McDonnell is on the march to a second World title and Olympic Gold medallists Anthony Joshua and Luke Campbell continue their journeys to the top.”
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I am no longer making earrings on a M.T.O. basis. I may add a listing on my Etsy Shop
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The top left is her Prism, Crystal, and Cosmic pearl earrings, top right is her Super Sailor Moon form, bottom left is for Eternal Sailor Moon, and the bottom right is for size reference.
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As the climate catastrophe grows, conservationists call for solutions that use nature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New research identifies tropical countries where investors can have the greatest impact on reducing global emissions in the short term.
Natural climate solutions (NCS) utilize the power of nature to reduce and reverse carbon emissions, through protection, better management, or restoration of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands. Previous research from The Nature Conservancy and partners found that NCS have the potential to provide one-third of the emissions reductions needed by 2030 to meet Paris Agreement targets.
This analysis focused on tropical countries, which hold the majority of NCS potential. The researchers weighed NCS potential in each country against three factors: governance, economics, and national emissions levels.
Their results show that for half of all tropical countries, cost-effective levels of NCS implementation can mitigate more than 50 percent of national emissions. And in more than one-quarter of countries, the potential for cost-effective NCS is greater than current national emissions. The results were published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
The Big Picture
The majority of global NCS potential lies in the tropics. Earlier work identified countries with the largest emissions reduction potential, like Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, and India. “But that was just looking at the sheer gigatons of potential reductions,” says Bronson Griscom, the senior director of natural climate solutions at Conservation International.
“We wanted to go deeper and see where NCS could be transformational — the countries where it can make the largest impact on a country’s national emissions targets,” he adds. Other countries, Griscom says, can have the potential to go beyond carbon neutral.
Griscom says that some countries are already well set up to implement NCS. For example, India, Costa Rica, and Mexico all have high NCS potential, decent governance ratings, and economies capable of investing in NCS without high levels of external support.
A second group of countries — including Suriname, Namibia, Botswana, and the Solomon Islands — have both high NCS potential and decent governance ratings, but lack the economic strength to unlock the bulk of that potential without significant investment. “These are the countries where investors can have transformational change,” says Griscom, “and can allow national governments to demonstrate the power of green development in the near term.”
The analysis also highlighted geographies where long-term efforts to strengthening governance will be key to unlocking the power of NCS.
National governments and global investors looking to invest in NCS projects can use these results to identify geographies where their support can have transformational change and to understand the portfolio of NCS options in each country.
“We need to act quickly to take advantage of NCS opportunity,” says Sara Leavitt, a NCS science program advisor at TNC. “Instead of spending a long time developing one-size-fits-all global initiatives, let’s implement rigorous pilot projects where it is currently feasible so we can act now and learn. We need to deploy NCS across the globe, and starting in less-developed, tropical countries can get the ball rolling.”
The analysis also highlights the critical role that land protection plays in combating climate change: 53 percent of the cost-effective mitigation potential across the tropics. Of the three types of NCS pathway, protecting land has the greatest potential to reduce carbon emissions and is often more straightforward than restoration or improved management. By comparison, improved management is low cost but needs to be incorporated over large areas to have a high sequestration benefit. And while restoration is also important, it’s often expensive and time consuming.
“It’s not as glamorous to talk about these days, but protection and conservation of existing high-carbon landscapes remains a vital aspect of utilizing natural climate solutions,” says Leavitt.

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mobiclear, (OTC Bulletin Board: MOBI; Frankfurt: B3CA), owner of the unique, patent pending Personal Identification Verification (PIV) solutions system to help eliminate credit and debit card fraud, said today that its PIV platform is now in operational mode and that testing is imminent.
"This is a major step forward for mobiclear and its shareholders," said Stephen P. Cutler, CEO. "mobiclear has invented and developed a process to allow customers worldwide to either confirm a card (credit, debit, ATM, prepaid) transaction using their cell phone, or to switch off their credit and debit cards, which will thwart anyone trying to commit fraud."
"Worldwide online credit fraud alone costs businesses more than $100 billion annually, according to published reports," Mr. Cutler said. "We are confident that our technology can dramatically reduce these losses."
mobiclear's CEO said that bringing the PIV system into operational mode has gone smoothly. "We are looking forward to successful test results and to the subsequent full-scale commercial operation of our system," Mr. Cutler said.


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The Rotary Club of Houston has announced that surgeon Dr. Kenneth Mattox will be the honoree of the 2011/2012 Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award. The Award will be presented at a dinner on Monday April 23rd at the Omni Houston Hotel. The event will mark the 50th anniversary or semi-centennial of the prestigious Award.
Dr. Mattox is Distinguished Service Professor in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and holds the position of Chief of Staff/Chief of Surgery at the Ben Taub General hospital, Houston.
He helped develop the internationally renowned Ben Taub General Hospital Emergency Center and its equally respected Trauma Center.
Dr. Richard Wainerdi, Texas Medical Center President/CEO, commented, "This is richly deserved. Dr. Mattox is both a gifted surgeon and a great humanitarian who has devoted his career to helping those in need."
Baylor College of Medicine Board Chairman Marc Shapiro stated, "Faculty members who over their careers have had a significant role in the success of the College and our graduates receive Baylor's Distinguished Service Professor recognition. Dr. Mattox is among those few. The Rotary Distinguished Citizen Award is a fitting complement to tributes received by Dr. Mattox as educator, physician, and administrator."
Currently, Doctor Mattox serves as consultant to the Center for Biologic Evaluation and Research of the FDA. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Houston, Harris County Hospital District Foundation, Wayland Baptist University, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Southeast Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council, the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors. He serves as Chairman of the Board of the John P. McGovern Museum for Health & Medical Science and as Secretary-Treasurer of the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society.
Proceeds of the Distinguished Citizen Award dinner fund Rotary Club of Houston’s charities for Public Health and immunization; Education; Mentoring Youth through the Club's Burnett Bayland Home and Camp Enterprise programs; Support for Cancer Patients and their Families through Jesse H. Jones Rotary House in the Texas Medical Center; and Medical and Educational materials provided to those in need overseas, through the club’s International Services program.
Established in 1912, the Rotary Club of Houston is the oldest volunteer service organization in the city. More details are available at www.RotaryHouston.org and (713) 973-9936.


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• Local spirits dominate with 75%
Nigeria’s spirits market is worth $2 billion and it is increasing at six per cent average yearly, a report by the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) has said.
While imported spirits account for $500 million, local spirits dominate the sector with 75 per cent share as they are cheaper than the imported brands, it added.
The report, however, said imported spirits of various classifications, including the international brands, continue to have preference among Nigeria’s growing young and educated middle class. The report obtained by The Nation, contains assessments of commodity and trade issues made by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
According to the report, which was prepared by GAIN’s Marcela Rondon and Uche Nzeka, Nigeria’s 160 million people provide a large market for alcoholic beverages worth more than $6.5billion. It said while spirits consumption constitutes about 30 per cent of the market, beer and wine share 55 per cent and 15 per cent.
Although the GAIN report noted that local spirits lead the market, they, however, do not meet the standards of the increasing high- and middle- class consumers preferred premium brands.
“Market opportunity is here for those prepared to take advantage of the growing consumption of premium brands,” the report added.
According to Rondon and Nzeka, Nigeria’s rising middle class and the emerging young consumers are adopting consumption patterns similar to Western countries and are increasingly developing preferences for premium imported brands.
“The country’s increasing urbanisation and the rising number of female alcohol drinkers, especially in the large cities, such as Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, is also resulting in a remarkable switch from consumption of relatively inexpensive local spirits to higher priced imported ones,” they noted.
Pointing out that the European Union (EU) and South Africa are the leading suppliers to the market, the experts however, stated that spirits from Russia, Mexico, United States, Brazil, Canada, etc. are also visible in traditional open markets, grocery stores, and super market shelves.
The GAIN report further noted that within the imported spirits, Diageo leads by 25 per cent in the rum segment, Pernod Ricard controls the market for vodka and brandy by approximately 26 per cent and 41 per cent, respectively; Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A has 10-15 per cent control of the market share in the liqueurs category, LVMH leads in the super-premium and premium classifications (especially cognac) by average 27 per cent.
It listed major players and leading brands in Nigeria’s spirits market to include Diageo (UK) Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie Walker and J&B whiskey, Gordon’s and Gilbey’s gin, and Baileys liqueurs, Crown Royal, Buchanan’s, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray, others.
Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A (Italy): Campari, SKYY Vodka, Wild Turkey, Cynar, Aperol, CampariSoda, Glen Grant, Ouzo 12, Zedda Piras, Dreher, Old Eight, Drury’s, Mondoro, Riccadonna, Sella & Mosca, Teruzzi & Puthod, Crodino, Lemonsoda, Cinzano, Campari Mixx, Aperol Soda, Biancosarti, Barbieri, Enrico Serafino, Oransoda e Pelmosoda, and Cabo Wabo. Aperol, Cabo Wabo, GlenGrant, Ouzo 12, Mondoro, Riccadonna and Liebfraumilch, etc
From Pernod Ricard (France) comes barnds such as Whiskeys- Aberlour Scotch Whisky, Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal Scotch Whisky, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Longmorn Scotch Whisky, Midleton Irish Whiskey, Paddy Irish Whiskey, Powers Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey, Scapa Single Malt Scotch Whisky Strathisla Scotch Whisky, The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Tormore Single Malt Scotch Whisky.


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All additive manufacturing methods have one thing in common: Material is added on or built up in the process to create the shape of the final prototype or end-use part.
ProtoCAM does most of its work using additive manufacturing technologies such as stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), fused deposition modeling (FDM), direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) and PolyJet 3D printing. While each method has its own best use case, they are all based on the same additive principle.
By contrast, with subtractive prototyping a large piece of metal, plastic or other substance is shaped by removing or cutting away some of the material. Subtractive prototypes are typically created using traditional manufacturing processes–mostly standard machining processes such as milling, turning/lathing or drilling–or more modern computer-driven tools such as CNC machining.
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Magnolia may generate close to $500 million in positive cash flow in 2022 at $65 WTI oil.
It also had $245 million in cash on hand at the end of Q3 2021.
It spent $78.7 million on share repurchases in Q3 2021, but its current share price looks less favorable for share repurchases.
Magnolia is able to call its unsecured notes due 2026 starting in August 2022.
That (and dividends) would appear to be a better use of its money than share repurchases in the high-teens.
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mysticenergy/E+ via Getty Images Magnolia Oil & Gas ( MGY ) may still be able to generate close to $500 million in positive cash flow in 2022 despite WTI oil strip prices declining to around $65. It also had $245 million in cash on hand (and $400 million in notes due 2026) at the end of Q3 2021, so it should have plenty of cash to decide what to do with.
That being said, share repurchases may not be a good use of its money with its share price averaging close to $20 during Q4 2021 so far. That is a share price that I estimate would require long-term $70+ WTI oil to support.
Magnolia is able to call its unsecured notes starting in August 2022 though, and that (and dividends) would probably be a better use of its money if it didn’t want to increase its growth capex plans. Potential 2022 Outlook
I am assuming that Magnolia can average approximately 70,500 BOEPD (47% oil) in 2022, which would be around a 7% increase in production from 2021 levels. This is consistent with its expectations for mid-to-high single digits production growth.
This is a scenario where Magnolia could generate $1.09 billion in revenues at current 2022 strip prices. Magnolia is currently unhedged for 2022. Type Barrels/Mcf $ Per Barrel/Mcf $ Million Oil 12,094,275 $63.00 $762 NGLs 5,864,437 $26.50 $155 Gas 46,629,730 $3.70 $173 Total $1,090 Source: Author’s Work
Magnolia would thus be projected to generate $481 million in positive cash flow in 2022 before any dividends or share repurchases. This assumes that it continues with a two-rig development program. $ Million Lease Operating $98 Gathering, Transportation and Processing $41 Taxes Other Than Income $56 Cash G&A $50 Cash Interest $24 Capex $340 Total $609 Source: Author’s Work
Magnolia has plenty of room to invest in more growth if it chooses to, since its capex in this scenario is only 40% of EBITDAX. Magnolia has been conservative about its growth plans, focusing on production growth that can be sustainable at lower oil prices. Share Repurchases
Magnolia has continued with its share repurchases, spending another $78.7 million in Q3 2021 to repurchase approximately 5 million shares at an average price of around $15.75. This brings its share repurchase total to 22.6 million shares during the first three quarters of 2021.
While Magnolia’s past share repurchases have been generally beneficial to the value of its remaining shares, I believe that further share repurchases at its recent share price would not be positive for its estimated value, at least in a scenario that envisions long-term NYMEX oil and gas price at around $65 oil and $3.25 gas respectively.
At that long-term price, I estimate Magnolia’s value to be approximately $17.30 per share. If Magnolia repurchased 8.5 million shares at $20 per share, that would actually reduce its estimated value slightly (by around $0.10 per share) in that long-term commodity pricing scenario. However if it repurchased 8.5 million shares at $15 per share instead, that would increase its estimated value slightly (by around nine cents per share) in that same long-term commodity pricing scenario.
At long-term $70 WTI oil and $3.50 NYMEX gas, Magnolia’s estimated value improves to around $18.85 per share. At that estimated value, share repurchases at its current price would add a very slight amount of positive value. Bond Repurchases
Another thing Magnolia can do with its cash is to repurchase its $400 million in 6% unsecured bonds due 2026 . These bonds are callable at a price of 102% of par starting in August 2022 and would save Magnolia $24 million per year in interest costs.With Magnolia having $245 million in cash on hand at the end of Q3 2021 and potentially generating close to $500 million in positive cash flow in 2022, it should be easily able to repurchase its 2026 bonds and have plenty of funds for other items (such […]


Discussion in 'NASCAR chat' started by dpkimmel2001, Jan 31, 2018.
maybe the beers are too expensive to throw -- at NBA games...
It has to do with the health of the sport.
It is interesting that the Richmond night race’s 1.7 rating is tied as the lowest for a Cup Series race on broadcast television since at least 2000, matching last year’s fall Kansas race on NBC and people are mad at the writer at Sports Media Watch. The fall in the ratings has become so normal to everyone that they want to shoot the messenger instead of stopping to look at the why’s and how’s of where the sport is at this time. It seems that people would rather make excuses for where we are instead of looking at the sport’s warts and trying to figure out how to cut them off.
See above. Hey, it is your world, right?
Again, the heath of the sport.
Exactly what can the members of this forum do to pack the stands and boost the ratings? Can anyone on here call NASCAR and tell them how to fix things? What purpose is served by constantly dwelling on the negatives? My guess is, most people watch races to see a race, not scour around the Twitter feeds hoping to find empty seat pics to post. Instead of dwelling on the health of NASCAR, maybe look for a night spot somewhere. NASCAR is fine, with or without the naysayers. I can't imagine it's helpful to the sport when people say they're concerned about the sports health, at the same time claiming they never watch?. Something doesn't add up. There's a word for it, no need to cross the border and get deleted.
Thanks again there concerned fan about the "health" of the sport. We all know the sport isn't as popular as it once was, have for years. News people have stated it more eloquently and in depth than any poster such as yourself here parroting what was said by professionals who did the research in the first place. A person such as yourself who is concerned about the health of the sport would be remiss if they didn't include the whole picture of how the sport is either succeeding or failing and that always comes down to profit and loss. Total revenues of over 150 million are up from last year, dividends for stockholders are up this year. My advice would be to watch the races. It's pretty dumb when one of the better Bristol races in recent history happened and seat counters were stubbing their toes about a race they weren't attending. As far as ratings go, they rate low on the scale.
I just don't get this thread. NASCAR is beating playoff hockey in viewership, but no one thinks hockey is dying. NASCAR has younger fans than baseball or golf, but no one is thinks those sports are dying.
NASCAR was never going to unseat the NFL. It was a pipe dream and things regressed to the mean. There's a lot of other problems to bitch about (like the PlayoffsTM) that deserve it way more.
That's rich. I'm being given advice by someone about information derived from an annual report who attempted to use revenues as gross profits in a previous post. Something tells me that isn't a good idea.
Again, it appears you are threatened by anyone who isn't an apologist (your term). BTW, using your logic we should be chatting about the next gen of race car, the possibility of schedule changes or whatever, After all, members of the forum can't effect NASCAR's decisions. Wait a minute...You might be on to something. NASCAR went down a path it wanted and ran off 1/2 the viewers over the last 10+ years.
Anything else you would like to add? Other than the same tired quote about viewership decline and yet viewership is up slightly this year.
M'kay continue oh great sage.
I Iiken this forum to a local bar where guys meet up a few nights a week to laugh, cut up, talk and have a good time. They all kinda sorta become buddies. May not always agree on everything, but for the most part they get along just fine. We come here to chat about our interest and hopefully the good things that are going on in life. But, there's always a couple of guys that can only add doom and gloom to the gathering. Never a positive thing to say, just all bad all the time. They hate that the other guys are all enjoying themselves. The doomers and gloomers lack the wit to carry on an informative conversation, so they chime in on others chats to hopefully drag the others down with their negativity. Eventually the happy crowd will ignore and avoid the naysayers. I'd rather be in the happy crowd. Misery loves company, if it can't find company, it will try to create it's own. Come on over to the sunny side, leave the darkside. You'll be happier....maybe.
How do you know what "NASCAR did" ran off half of the viewers? How do you know its not changing demographics and the level of interest dropping off because the younger generation just isnt as interested in auto racing like we are anymore?
Baseball skews younger than NASCAR from what I can tell. NASCAR, like golf, tends to have 20-25% of TV viewers concentrated in the 18-49 (if that is what we want to call young). Baseball more typically in the 30-35%, sometimes 40% range. And it's generally difficult to compare a sport with one field competing once per week on national TV to more traditional sports that have multiple national TV events per week or even night. What one game draws on national TV isn't usually indicative of the fan base as a whole.
That said, when NASCAR team owners readily admit that 70-75% of the budget still is funded by sponsorships, I think that's where concern over metrics like TV ratings and attendance comes from. If the Rays continue to draw 10k per game they can just move somewhere else - a race team can't do that. And if the Marlins lose a furniture outlet sponsor they're not going to fold entirely, as the revenue streams are vastly different.
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects report, approximately 7,452 people die every day in the United States. In other words, a person dies in the US approximately every 12 seconds.
Some of those people were Nascar fans and are unable to attend races.
In 2018, approximately 5.3 million passenger cars were sold to customers in the United States. Globally, car sales were projected to come to around 79 million units in 2018.
Not All car buyers are Nascar fans.
Well FedEx and Mars certainly aren't losing money.
I, for one, ignore posts that compare the business of Nascar currently to 10+ years ago. There's nothing to learn there. If you were genuinely interested in where we are and why, the biggest 'wart' to cut would be to cut out the hoards of bandwagon fans that were merely following a cultural fad. These fad fans, fueled mainly by a lifestyle fantasy, bloated the numbers for a decade, starting in the mid-1990's up until circa 2005-07 and then tapered off. They were not earned as fans, nor were they sustainable. Comparisons to that period are completely apples to oranges... worthless.
LOL. We used to have a hockey fanatic here that would punish you for this. But I guess he left the building...
Absolutely! Mars is a great fit for NASCAR and it's great they see it the same way. We could use more organizations like Mars involved with NASCAR. I have about a twenty-year age gap to my youngest sister and one of the two drivers she knows is Kyle Busch because he's the M&Ms guy. If there were more B2C sponsorships like that we'd all win.
And I'm convinced that good racing will bring the fans back. And NASCAR has held up their end of that deal for a couple years now. The racing itself is heading in the right direction. It's all good in my trailerhood.
Something happened to the people that watched the sport. Noting the age of most NASCAR viewers maybe they died or did the changes in the sport run them off? Maybe a combination? I'd put money on NASCAR and all the fun changes they rolled out trying to capture those "new" viewers/fans though. Your mileage may differ and more than likely will.
Yet, the management of the sport chased after them. The new President stated he is interested in the fans the sport has and is trying to keep them. I find that refreshing after 10+ years of all the fun changes the old management kept rolling out on us.
Speaking as as an "Old Fan" I can see where age itself along with pension income
would eventually prevent fans from Going to the races. On the other hand, the cost of watching on TV is still possible with a small inconvenience. The real reason for not watching on TV is the fact that not everyone uses cable and F1 and the NBC equivalent are both Cable only channels.
Here in Canada TSN has the broadcast rights and via satellite it cost me $4. per month which gives me the Xfinity race and Cup. However this far from the border (above the 49th) I have no way of getting the Truck races. My question to you is how many people in the USA alone just can't cover the extra costs to get it on TV
Another point is that the coverage of the races since FS1 started is that everything is being hyped
to the point that it no longer is entertainment but feels like it is being crammed down out throats as if to say we are to stupid to know what we like or should like.
Just listen to every time Junior talks, he is a slow talker and many many many fans like his style. Yet on race broadcast e sounds like a little girl imitating Burton. You can bet your last dollar he is being scripted on how to broadcast so it isn't Junior at all.
The race pulled a 2.8 overnight. Flat with last year - no gain or loss. That's a win for NASCAR.
Pretty damn good. Beat everything but NBA playoff and NFL draft round 1
It actually beat Bucks-C's which surprised me. Then again Milwaukee gets no attention from the national media even with the likely MVP...
God, as a five sport fan, this week has been hell. Trying to keep up with everything is making my head spin...
I suspect you’re out of cloud memory.
Updated year-to-year viewership comparisons for this point of the season:
Cup up about 5.75%
Xfinity down 19%
To be fair, the Talladega Xfinity race was on Fox last year and FS1 this year and that cost it virtually half of its viewership, which caused the percentage to move sharply.
Folks can say what they want. Looks to me like the interest in MLB is down also, https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2019/04/30/mlb-attendance-first-month/3626164002/ . I'm convinced NASCAR is doing all they can to improve the product, the on track product is good from my vantage point. The game of baseball is virtually unchanged for the past 100 years, people in some markets are staying away. NASCAR has made numerous changes, and some markets fans show up, in some they don't. I know of no one that can solve that mystery. NASCAR can take what they get and hopefully build on it.
As an early 20 something, I can definitely say baseball is not seen as 'cool'. Pretty much all my baseball chats are with men my dad's age.
Baseball is still around?
The unusual trend of NASCAR faring better in the overnights than the final ratings continues here. It used to be the other way around, and numbers would typically rise in the finals.
I wasn't aware of this until someone pointed it out on reddit, but Talladega is the fifth most-watched race of the year thus far. In 2018 the spring 'Dega race ranked third for the whole season, and more generally it's usually in the top five for the year. I think that lends credence to the idea that at least for the early intermediate races like Las Vegas and Fontana there was a 'package hype' factor boosting the ratings to an extent, but I'm not sure how that trend will hold up.
Interesting. Yeah, it's all about how the ratings hold up over the course of the season, not a bump for one or two races. Meanwhile, Talladega looks like a race fading on TV terms but thriving as a live attendance event compared to much of the rest of the schedule.
Second race in a row the top market has been the market in which the race was held. Not a problem at Talladega, but in the case of Richmond why are people in the area more eager to turn the race on on TV but not show up at the track?
Fox needs to completely cover up the races with commercials at Richmond like they do at Talladega? That will flush em out.
Chase Elliott‘s win ranks as the lowest rated rated edition of the race since at least 1997 and the least-watched since at least 2001.
What did Chase's win have to do with it? Nobody knew he won until the race was over.
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