A single ant can’t do much on its own, but an ant colony can solve complex problems, like building a nest and finding the shortest path to a food source.
But sometimes, things can go wrong. In a crowd, diseases spread more easily, and some swarming organisms may start eating each other if food is scarce. Even some of the benefits of swarms, like more efficient navigation, can have catastrophic consequences. Army ants are one example. They lay down chemicals called pheromones which signal their neighbors to follow the trail. This is good if the head of the group is marching towards a food source. But occasionally the ants in the front can veer off course. The whole swarm can get caught in a loop following the pheromone trail until they die of exhaustion.
From the TED-Ed Lesson Why do animals form swarms? – Maria R. D’Orsogna
Animation by Matt Reynolds


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Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!
Balzer + Bray (2009)
Reviewed by Max Aures (age 3 ½) and Mom for Reader Views (02/10)
“Happy Valentine’s Day, Mouse!” is part of the “If You Give…” series of books. In this book we follow Mouse as he makes Valentine’s cards for all of his friends.
Max: “I like this Mouse. He uses a lot of glue like I use a lot of glue! The bottle is bigger than he is though! I liked when the moose was painting. He uses lots of colors but he got it all over the floor. When they played hide and seek the bunny hid in the bucket and I don’t think the mouse could find him! I want to make Valentine’s too!”
We enjoy the Mouse from “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff and my son was happy to see him in this new book. The illustrations are very cute and fun to look at. Reading the book got my son excited to make valentines for his teachers and to exchange with his friends at preschool. Thus sturdy board book would be great for younger children to help get them in the Valentine’s Day spirit!
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The Ghost Map [Hardcover]
Steven Johnson (Author)
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From the dynamic thinker routinely compared to Malcolm Gladwell, E. O. Wilson, and James Gleick, The Ghost Map is a riveting page-turner with a real-life historical hero that brilliantly illuminates the intertwined histories of the spread of viruses, rise of cities, and the nature of scientific inquiry. These are topics that have long obsessed Steven Johnson, and The Ghost Map is a true triumph of the kind of multidisciplinary thinking for which he’s become famous-a book that, like the work of Jared Diamond, presents both vivid history and a powerful and provocative explanation of what it means for the world we live in.

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Global Pet Expo 2013 - Cat Products
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By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer
My front door wasn’t doing its job.
At first, I couldn’t get it open without a crow bar (slight exaggeration). A few weeks later, it wouldn’t lock. (No exaggeration.) I jammed a chair under the doorknob at night as an extra precaution.
One day my son said, “Let me take a look at it.”
He looked, said it needed a shim, and asked if I had a piece of cardboard.
Um, sure. As a former elementary school teacher, I have a piece of everything tucked away somewhere.
He sized down the cardboard—way down—and slid it behind one of the door hinges, replaced the screws and closed the door. Perfectly. The dead bolt slid home with a clunk, and the latch worked.
Not at all the fix I was fearing.
I didn’t know much about shims until I needed one. Originally I thought the problem called for a different solution—something major like a new door or a new lock. Something that was going to cost me a lot of money and time and frustration.
All I needed was a shim.
You see it coming, don’t you?
Small fix, big difference. The successful fixes in our lives are often simple adjustments.
As we walk through the door marked 2016, let’s not overlook the small comment, gesture, or gift that could make all the difference in the world.
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SIX Fulani herdsmen were Thursday rescued by community leaders at Torugbene community, Burutu local government area after youths from the community reportedly repelled an alleged attack on some farmers by the herdsmen in the community.
8 cows belonging to the herdsmen were said to have been killed by the youths over what they described as the continues destruction of their farm produce by the grazing herd. Sources from the community disclosed that the herdsmen had tried to attack a female farmer who raised the alarm, drawing the attention of her sons and other youths of the community who came to her rescue.
One of the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that farmers in the community have been having a running battle over the years with herdsmen who graze their herds on their farms.
The source said: “They invaded the woman’s farm and when she accosted them on the rationale for their actions, they attacked her, leading to a confrontation with youths from the community who mobilised to the farm to rescue the woman.
“It took the intervention of elders of the community who intervened and rescued the herdsmen from being lynched, but unfortunately, 8 of their herds were killed while the impasse lasted.”

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“Beautiful World, Where Are You” is a thought-provoking novel by acclaimed author Sally Rooney. The story revolves around the lives of four central characters: Alice, Eileen, Felix, and Simon, as they navigate the complexities of modern life, love, friendship, and their individual quests for meaning and purpose.
Alice, a successful writer, is grappling with her newfound fame and the expectations that come with it. She begins a romantic relationship with Felix, a warehouse worker with a complex past. Meanwhile, Eileen, Alice’s best friend, is a reserved and introspective woman who is engaged in a passionate correspondence with Simon, an old friend who works in the Dublin civil service. As these characters’ lives become intertwined, the novel explores their intimate thoughts, desires, and the choices they make in a world filled with uncertainty.
“Beautiful World, Where Are You” is a beautifully written and introspective novel that delves into the inner lives of its characters. Sally Rooney’s signature style of intimate storytelling shines through, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a deep level. The novel offers a poignant exploration of love, friendship, mental health, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
I would recommend “Beautiful World, Where Are You” to readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction and are interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the modern condition. It’s a novel that invites introspection and deep discussion, making it a great choice for book clubs and readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature. Sally Rooney’s fans will likely find this book a compelling addition to her body of work.

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by Paolo De Ruggiero
Barnsley, Eng.: Pen & Sword / Philadelphia: Casemate, 2013. Pp. viii, 296.
Illus., maps, notes, biblio., index. $39.95. ISBN: 1783462701
Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Life of One of Rome’s Most Famous Generals
Courtesy of Shakespeare and Hollywood, Mark Antony (83-30 BC) is among the most famous of all Roman generals, best remembered for his romance with Cleopatra VII of Egypt, who was also his business partner in empire building. But what we know about him is not necessarily accurate. In this volume, economist and lifetime student of Roman history de Ruggiero gives us a rather revisionist life of Antony. There’s good reason for this, as de Ruggiero observes, regularly seasoning his account with reminders that much of what we know about Antony is based on the writings of Cicero, who denounced Antony in 14 wonderfully vitriolic speeches, for which the general exacted a terrible vengeance, as well as from the works and words of his rival for primary in the Roman world, Octavian, and the writings of the latter’s his supporters and sycophants.
De Ruggiero compares these negative accounts with other less hostile ones, as well as by comparing Antony’s behavior with that of hisrivals and contemporaries. Unlike Antony, Octavian never had a Shakespeare or a Richard Burton to tell us of his romantic encounters and personal flaws. De Ruggiero argues that Antony was a reasonably good general, though not a great one, who loved luxury, but was hardly the drunken hedonist who was so besotted by Cleopatra as to betray Rome for her favors.
De Ruggiero makes an interesting case, perhaps pushed too far, that Antony’s arrangements in the East envisioned Egypt as a client state, first among equals of a galaxy of client states in the Hellenistic world. Although the book could benefit from more maps, as none cover Antony’s campaigns in Parthia, Armenia, and other parts of the East, and is in need of a good editor, this is an interesting account of Antony’s life and times, and about as close to a proper biography of the man as is possible given the available evidence.
Note: Mark Antony is also available as an e-pub.


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Tens of thousands of students marched from ULU through central London to the City to protest against the rise in tuition fees and withdrawal of EMA.
There were some scuffles with police on the march, but there was not vandalism and destruction like that seen at Milbank the year previously.
One breakaway group of protesters setup more than dozen pop-up tents in Trafalgar Square in an attempt to occupy it, similar to the current occupations of St Pauls cathedral, Finsbury Square and Wall Street.
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central London as members of the PCS, UCU, NUT and ATL unions took part in a 24 hour strike over pensions.
The government is proposing to increase the retirement age to 68 for public sector workers as well as numerous other changes that would reduce the size of the pension whilst making employees contribute more.
The march passed off peacefully, however after the main march had finished there were scuffles with police as a group of protesters marched back up Whitehall.
Conservatives, libertarians and eurosceptics rallied outside Parliament against Government debt. Many said that the Chancellor, George Osbourne, was not cutting public spending deeper or faster enough.
Organisers of the rally, the Taxpayers Alliance, had expected around a thousand people to turn up, but only a few hundred actually attended. The rally was addressed by Conservative MPs Priti Patel and Bill Cash as well as the leader of UKIP Nigel Farage MEP.
There was a small scuffle when stewards took placards from two protesters that said “Libraries suck” and “School is for Fools”. After the speeches an EU flag was burnt on the steps of the statue of George V, opposite Parliament.
A protest group calling itself ‘TakeVAT’ were chased by police around Heathrow airport as they attempted to get inside terminal 3.
The group targeted the airport because they claim the aviation industry pays no VAT on fuel or aircraft, avoiding £9 billion in VAT.
The protests come after a similar group called UK Uncut protested outside shops that they say avoid paying taxes such as Vodafone and Topshop, temporarily shutting down hundreds of retail stores across the country. Both groups say that if big businesses paid more tax then there would be no need for the coalition governments proposed cuts to public services.
Police eventually managed to contain the protesters in a stairway in the arrivals lounge of terminal 3 and escorted them away to the train station.
Thousands of student protesters took to the streets to protests against the Governments plans to scrap the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) and increase in university tuition fees.
The protest split into smaller groups throughout the day, with some blockading Topshop on Oxford Street and others joining the protest outside the Egyptian embassy.
A similar protest was held in Manchester on the same day, backed by the National Union of Students and the TUC. NUS president Aaron Porter was targeted by protesters there calling him a ‘Tory too’ and had to be protected by police.
BBC employees and NUJ members held a vigil for the World Service outside Bush House where it is based after it was announced that 650 jobs would be cut as well as ending the Azeri, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish for Cuba, Turkish, Vietnamese and Ukrainian language services.
General Secretary of the National Union of Journalists Jeremy Dear said “We do not accept that there needs to be a single job or service cut” adding that the union was prepared to ballot for industrial action over the proposed cuts and job losses.
Anti-fascist protesters prevented BNP leader Nick Griffin from entering the Frontline Club, where he was due to take part in a discussion about the “Battle for Barking” documentary about the general election campaign in Barking and Dagenham that Griffin contested in 2010.
As Griffin attempted to enter the club he and his security guards clashed with anti-fascist protesters who were waiting outside. After scuffles between the two, Griffin and his guards were chased down the street by protesters before taking shelter in a nearby hotel.
Tens of thousands of students gathered in London to protest outside Parliament as MPs voted to increase tuition fees. There was violence throughout the day as protesters clashed with police.
Most of the protesters were contained by police in Parliament Square. As night fell protesters pelted police with rocks, bottles and fireworks. Several protesters got inside the Treasury building after breaking down a door.


The 9mm may be the current “ideal” cartridge for self-defense, but that fact counts for very little with a contingent of American shooters. For them, the premier cartridge the reigning champ and undisputed king of calibers for semi-auto pistols is the venerable, legendary .45 ACP.
If there is one quintessentially American pistol cartridge, it is this one. It’s more American than two bald eagles out on a date on the 4th of July.
Now well over 100 years old, this classic round employed then and employs now a recipe for effectiveness and success that has changed little since firearms were young: hurl a big chunk of lead at the recipient. The .45 ACP still delivers on this classic doctrine today.
The .45 ACP is a solid defensive cartridge in all regards, and has an edge over many of its smaller competitors when deep penetration and maximizing a wound channel irrespective of a failure to expand is desired.
Whatever new advancements in bullet technology have taken place, none of them have made the .45 truly obsolete.
But if there is one flaw you could lay at the feet of this beloved elder statesman of pistol rounds, it would be the same thing that has provided much of its strength: it is very big! And this means that magazine capacity in guns chambered for it has always taken a hit.
At least, it took a hit if you did not want to be coping with a comically oversized grip resulting from a big double stack magazine stuffed to bursting with .45 goodness.
Capacity is an important consideration for a defensive gun, considering multiple attackers is an increasingly common reality for citizens today.
That and the fact that misses will likely occur and multiple follow-up shots will be necessary and suddenly the historical standard of 7 or 8 rounds may seem inadequate.
All that has changed now with the latest generation double stack .45 ACP pistols today, which can combine more than ample capacity and modestly sized grips, making them more than suitable for defensive use, even concealed carry.
In this article, I’ll be providing my list of what I believe to be the top tier double-stack .45 pistols on the market today.
Table of Contents
Why a .45 at All?
That’s a fair question, especially in light of my preference for the 9mm which I have been vocal about in person and all over the internet, and considering that all recent studies point toward terminal performance between pistol rounds being damn near neck and neck when modern expanding ammo is used.
If you want to talk pure numbers, it looks like the 9mm has the most advantages all the way around, at least with technology where it is at today.
But simply stated, to adherents of the Path of the .45, this does not matter much. It simply does not matter: the .45 ACP is their cartridge of choice, and damn the torpedoes
I could argue the merits of the 9mm over the .45 ACP, but aside from being done to death, it is useless, and not what I would consider productive or instructive: whatever users think about it, or the 9mm, they have made their choice, and furthermore the .45 ACP is entirely adequate as a defensive round. Why throw the baby out with the bath water?
All I care about as a trainer and consultant, as far as weapon and ammo selection by a client is concerned, is that it is reliable, of adequate ballistic performance and helps them shoot their best.
The End. All of the guns on this list will do all off the above in spades and then some.
So as far as I am concerned, if you absolutely must have a .45, go with my blessing, so long as you get a good one.
You’ll notice I did not feature any 1911 style pistols: that is deliberate, as with few (expensive) exceptions I have not encountered any reliable enough over the long run to declare them worthy of anything but competition use.
All of the .45s on this list do suffer from a couple of inescapable drawbacks compared to smaller calibers, though. One, among guns of the same model, the .45 versions are often more expensive, easily explained by their typically larger dimensions and greater mass.
Second, .45 ACP ammo is expensive, significantly more than 9mm. This makes training and practice more expensive, often for little practical benefit.
Another issue is that even the slimmest of these guns may be a bit too big for those with small hands to easily operate; there are only so many ways around the simple physics problem of packing big bullets into confined spaces before you leave human ergonomics completely behind.
Elephant in the Waistband, er, Room: The Comfort Issue
You cannot honestly assess any of these guns, or even double stack .45’s as a category, without bringing up their most obvious issue for prospective users: These are bulky, chunky, thick and heavy pistols. Is that a disadvantage?
Depends on your perspective and your purpose. If you’re running a gun openly, in competition or just as a nightstand piece for home or self-defense it probably does not matter one iota.
If you were going to try to conceal the thing, especially inside the waistband, double-especially if you have to really conceal it to prevent serious social, legal or potentially lethal consequences, it is a really big deal.
There is just no other way around it, these guns are big, and when more and more people are carrying concealed and the pendulum on best practices is swinging back from emphasizing raw shooting, or combative performance to emphasizing comfort, 24/7 availability and true concealment these guns can feel like dinosaurs, or at least as big as one!
That does not mean you should disqualify them, but it also doesn’t mean you should pick one as a de facto choice just because it launches big pills in abundance. As always, context is everything.
Regarding carry comfort, most of the guns you see on this list are about equal, not counting differences in weight or payload.
Everybody’s body is a little bit different, so when you take that into account along with a drastic variety and holsters, carry positions and other minutiae it is impossible for me to say if one is going to literally rub you the wrong way or not.
But no matter how you feel about it, I can assure you with the right gear, the right clothing and proper training it is entirely possible to conceal virtually any pistol with an extremely high degree of efficiency.
No, it will never be as convenient or as easy as tossing a little mouse gun in your pocket, but when you find yourself in a really nasty situation and need more than just a “break contact” gun you’ll be glad you have a legitimate fighting pistol.
One thing you can do to ensure you have an easier and more comfortable time carrying your pistol, any pistol for that matter, not just a double stack 45, is to invest in a high-quality holster.
The guns you will see on the list below are all fairly popular offerings from major manufacturers, with some of them being the archetype or current paradigm of their category.
You might not be able to find a holster for them at your local gun shop, but a little searching online from any of the usual suspects should turn up several satisfactory options.
Definitely consider a kydex holster for such a large pistol, no matter how you feel about the material.
Kydex is stronger and thinner than leather, and modern holster designers take maximum advantage of this material’s unique characteristics for holster making to crank out some incredibly comfortable and ergonomic designs.
Blade Tech, JM Custom Kydex, PHLster, Dark Star Gear, and others offer good selections and a few of them can even craft a holster to order for an oddball gun.
But, if you are a die-hard leather aficionado they are still viable though they take more upkeep and maintenance.
Also, leather can wear out far faster than kydex. Galco, DeSantis and Milt Sparks are popular, big-name brands and it is a relatively simple affair for a skilled leather worker to turn out a pretty serviceable holster for nearly any pistol.
No matter which holster you choose and what it is made from, make sure you keep an eye on it if you carry it regularly. Screws back out or fall off and require thread locker to stay secure. Kydex may crack or break if it takes a particularly harsh impact.
Leather loses tension or suppleness and when it wears out can deform dangerously, potentially impinging upon the trigger of the pistol. Your holster is part of a system, not just something to carry the pistol in, and you will neglect it at your own peril.
Those quibbles aside, though, let no man say he feels under-armed when he is packing a pistol chambering America’s fighting handgun cartridge, especially if it is one of the ones on this list.
That’s enough preamble; presented in no particular order, let’s check out the guns!
Glock Model 21
- Excellent aftermarket support. No matter what you need or what you want to do to a Glock, there will be an OEM or third party part that will suit you.
- Durability. Glock as a company built its reputation on their pistols’ incredible durability. The Model 21 is no exception.
- Reliability. Like most Glock offerings, the Model 21 is an extremely reliable handgun in all conditions. Though not quite as impossibly-hard-running as the Model 17 and Model 19, it nonetheless delivers when the chips are down.
- Trigger. Like all Glock Factory triggers the trigger on the model 21 is only so-so. It is entirely usable, but it is generally mushy with a fairly indistinct wall and a middling reset.
- Sights. Stock Glock sights are notoriously terrible. Too big and made of soft plastic there are vulnerable to being knocked off the gun entirely. If you do not spring for a set of factory night sights on your purchase consider a sight upgrade mandatory for a defensive gun.
- Controls. The controls on a Glock 21 as with all other Glocks delivered straight from the factory leave much to be desired. A flat and virtually unusable slide release and a small, sharp magazine release do not contribute to swift and sure function. Both of these are among the first two parts that most Glock owners will replace.
When Glock started to secure their reputation as the premier provider of borderline invincible pistols in the U.S., with LE and civilian markets clambering for more, it was only a matter of time before they turned out the pistol that many of their American converts were already slavering for: the Glock 21, an upsized Glock that packed 13 rounds of hard-hitting .45 into a frame not much bigger than a 17.
The gun was an instant hit, despite its large frame dimensions, and inherited the lightweight, sheer durability and reliability that made the original Glock such a breakout and paradigm-shifting success.
The Glock 21 is now on its 4th generation, benefitting from improved frame texturing and controls like the rest of its stablemates.
As this article goes to press, there is currently no 5th Gen. Glock 21, but you can rest assured that is only a matter of time till that particular variant starts rolling out of the factory.
The Glock 21 is the perfect pistol for big-bore Glock fans, or anyone who wants a base to build out their own customized widebody .45 with little fuss and fretting over the procurement and fitting of parts.
OEM and aftermarket support for this pistol, while not as huge as the Glocks chambered in smaller calibers is still ample.
If the 21 is a hair too much hog leg for you to carry, you can enjoy much of what makes this pistol so great in a more compact form factor in the Model 30, a compact double stack .45.
- Adaptable. The FNX 45 comes from the factory with an MRDS direct mounted to the slide and a threaded barrel ready to accept a silencer or compensator. This was one of the first factory guns to embrace the mini read dot revolution.
- Ambidextrous. The FNX 45 has ambidextrous controls; all of them, all the time. This makes it just as at home for lefties as it does for righties who occasionally need to shoot switch handed.
- Texture. This pistol features some of the most aggressive texturing I have ever seen on a factory gun, comprised of acute, needle-sharp checkering. Wet, oily, or bloody, you can definitely keep a grip on this pistol.
- Capacity. 15+1 capacity is an enormous payload of 45, and made it even more impressive that this is one of the more ergonomic pistols on this list. It doesn’t feel like a huge brick.
- Cost. Even without the red dot sight as a factory install, this is one of the spendier guns on this list. Fabrique Nationale makes great stuff, but you are going to pay for it.
- Texture. Wait, didn’t I just say the texture was a positive? Yes, I did, but there is no free lunch: sharp, aggressive texturing that will bite into your hand is sharp, aggressive texturing that will bite into your hand. Long practice sessions without gloves will see this pistol drawing blood.
The FNX-45 is a direct successor to F.N.’s earlier FNP-45, which is noteworthy for being one of the very first factory complete handguns to come kitted out with an MRDS direct mounted to the slide.
This was in 2007 before all of this was widespread, and the niche success of the Roland Special made MRDS’d and comped handguns cool for the masses.
The FNX-45is a DA/SA handgun with fully ambidextrous controls: safety/decockers, slide releases, and mag releases. It is also highly notable for cramming a whopping 15 rounds of .45 into a frame that, somehow, does not feel like you are holding a fence post with a trigger stuck on it.
This FNX, like many of F.N.’s products, are supremely well thought-out and tested, and this intelligent design shows big time when you pick this gun up to fire it, with all controls being generous enough for sure activation, even under stress, but also placed in such a way that inadvertent activation is unlikely, with either hand.
The FNX-45 can be had in black or tan, with an optional Tactical trim that adds a threaded barrel with thread protector, suppressor height night sights, and a slide milled for direct mounting of an MRDS.
A cold hammer-forged barrel in all variants guarantees a long-lived barrel with plenty of accuracy potential.
If you prefer a highly modern DA/SA gun with ammo capacity rivaling a 9mm, the FNX-45 is the gun for you.
Smith & Wesson M&P45
- Ergonomics. When Smith & Wesson set out to make the M&P series of pistols they did so with the mind to correct the Glocks perceived shortcomings. By all accounts, they succeeded, and aside from excellent human engineering the M&P includes three sizes of wraparound grip shell.
- Sights. The M&P 45 Factory sights are excellent, made from steel, correctly shaped, and proportioned. They are durable, eminently usable and made even better, but they do not inflict a significant premium on the price.
- Options. The M&P 45 can be had with or without a manual thumb safety in the same location and same style as a 1911, and the user can also reverse the magazine release to the opposite side to accommodate users of different handedness.
- Finish. I am not sure what it is about the M&P45’s melonited finish, but it just does not hold up to the other hostile environment finishes found on this list. Sometimes it seems like it holds up great, on other examples it will rust at the drop of a hat. Perhaps quality control in the finishing department is to blame.
- Accuracy. The .45 ACP is an inherently accurate cartridge, and many guns that chamber it place an emphasis on accuracy. The accuracy produced by the M&P 45 is mediocre to acceptable. It has stiff competition on this list in that regard.
Like the Glock above, S&W’s M&P’s need almost no introduction for shooters. And like the Glock, the American shooting public was crying out for a .45 version before the first of the 9mm’s and .40’s had even hit store shelves.
Smith & Wesson delivered in a big way with the M&P 45, pistol only slightly larger in proportion than its older siblings.
The M&P45 includes all of the features that make the M&P line so good and simply does so chambered in our favorite round, the .45 ACP. Ten of them, to be precise.
The M&P45 still features the ambidextrous slide releases and reversible mag release found on other M&P’s and also has as an option a manual thumb safety in an ideal location, much the same in size, shape and feel as a 1911’s.
The M&P is one of the slimmer pistols on this list, making it and its smaller M&P45C compact variant ideal for concealed carry among big-bore fans.
It also features three interchangeable grip inserts that wrap around on to the sides of the frame, allowing the user to tailor the grip for their hand.
All in all, a fine American-made .45 semi-auto, from one of the oldest and most cherished of American gun makers. A winning combination if there ever was one.
- Trigger. The PPQ has probably the best out of the box trigger of any striker-fired gun on the market.
- Ergonomics. Walther has hit a sweetspot on ergos and texture; not too rough and definitely not slick.
- Parts availability. Walther has come on strong in the past decade, but the availability of parts and magazines is still not on par with S&W or Glock.
Lean, accurate, and possessed of an excellent trigger for a striker-fired pistol, Walther’s PPQ 45 builds on the growing enthusiasm the company has earned in recent years with their superb PPQ line of pistols.
Walther is an old firearms company with a distinguished history, a history built on the excellent quality and accuracy of their firearms. Coming into the 21st century, Walther was struggling to keep pace with other foreign and domestic giants in firearms production, but a string of recent innovations and successes has seen them climbing the ladder back into the public consciousness.
If you’re familiar with the PPQ, there is not much here that will surprise you, but that is honestly a good thing; these guns are already such great performers simply having one in .45 is boon enough!
The PPQ 45 is possessed of all the qualities that make its smaller siblings so nice, including a superbly well-textured grip, phenomenal factory trigger, excellent accuracy, ambidextrous slide releases and the new M2 type button magazine release, one that is most familiar to American shooters and in this guy’s opinion an improvement over the Euro lever style release.
But most noteworthy of all on our list is the fact that Walther achieved a grip circumference that is identical to the 9mm version even though it packs in an astonishing 12+1 rounds of .45 ACP.
Truly if the only thing keeping you from owning a modern, double-stack .45 pistol is the size of the grip you will have that excuse no longer!
Probably the only thing I can take away from these guns is that, owing to their “second line” status, parts and magazines are not quite as plentiful or widely available as the current industry leaders, but frankly that can be said any runner-up pistol that isn’t a Glock or M&P.
Heckler & Koch HK45 Compact Tactical
- Modular Fire Control. Far more than any other pistol in its category, the HK45 Compact Tactical can be set up in nearly a dozen different variants to accommodate any shooting style or preference, from DA/SA with a safety or without, to SA cocked-and-locked.
- Adaptable. A factory threaded barrel and suppressor height night sights belie, this pistol origins as an entrant intended for military service.
- Accuracy. This is an accurate little pistol, period. With DNA from the Mark23 SOCOM pistol it is no surprise.
- Capacity. Compared to the other guns on this list the H&K carries only a sedate eight rounds with a standard flush-fit magazine or ten rounds with a noticeably bulky magazine extension.
- Cost. You buy H&K because you know you suck and they hate you for it; this is one expensive little gun, routinely selling for about $1,000. That is a chunk of change for a compact handgun!
Designed to meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Military’s Joint Combat Pistol program, the HK45 has endured whereas that program went defunct in 2006.
The HK45 and its variants, including the one on this list, the HK45 Compact, have benefitted from a mind-boggling amount of refinements and input from some of the biggest names in pistolcraft, Larry Vickers and Ken Hackathorn foremost and most instrumental among them.
If you don’t know who either of those two gentlemen are, stop reading and go look both of them up.
The HK45 is the successor to H&K’s earlier and much beloved USP45 series of pistols. Those .45’s arguably culminated in the monstrously huge but much beloved (among civilians, anyway) USSOCOM pistol, the Mk23.
While gargantuan, the Mk23 was a technical achievement without peer as far as handguns go, capable of superior accuracy and extraordinary reliability and service life.
But even its smaller USP 45 cousins were known as somewhat clunky, bulky pistols for all their other attributes. So for their next generation of handguns, H&K took what worked well and was liked from the USP’s and scrapped what was poorly received.
The result was the HK45 and HK45C, or Compact, pistols which are leaner, easier to conceal, and more accurate but lose nothing in terms of reliability or durability.
An 8- or 10-shot hammer-fired gun available stock with 9 different control variants allowing traditional DA/SA operation with a decocker, consistent light DAO operation, or cocked-and-locked single action the HK45CT, or Compact Tactical, also features a threaded barrel for suppressor mounting, tall adjustable night sights and ambidextrous mag and slide releases.
The HK45CT is one of the smallest and yet most capable double stack .45’s in the world, offering an ideal blend of performance, shootability, and ruggedness that hardly any other handguns in its category can match.
While the Joint Combat Pistol program is history, the HK45 Compact Tactical was adopted by one branch of the U.S. Military, specifically the U.S. Navy seals as their Mk 24 Mod 0 pistol.
H&K has for a while been highly respected as providers of military-grade firearms, and that reputation precedes them with the HK45CT.
Springfield Armory XD 45
- Trigger. The XD 45 has a decidedly nice usable trigger for its price category. Clean takeup, a pretty distinct wall and a decent release means shooting accurately should be a cinch.
- Safeties. One of the feature sets that helped to popularize the XD pistols is their external safeties, consisting of a grip safety and a trigger safety. This provides multiple layers of protection against inadvertent discharge if the gun is dropped or bumped.
- Reliability. The XD Series of pistols are not terrible guns, but they definitely lag behind in terms of malfunctions and parts breakages compared to Glock, H&K, Smith & Wesson and other manufacturers.
- Safeties. The safety systems that helped to popularize the XD’s are also something of an Achilles’ heel, specifically the grip safety which is notorious for not being fully actuated when the shooter is under stress, resulting in a failure to fire.
Springfield Armory’s breakout handgun was a radical departure from the 1911s they are best known for, but turned out to be a minor phenomenon on the U.S. handgun market, offering a viable 3rd way besides the Smith & Wesson M&P series and the dominant-as-always Glock.
The XD pistols have grown into several sub families, each offering a different spin on these wildly popular handguns. The model we are talking about is the classic, striker-fired XD, chambered in .45 ACP.
The XD hit so big with American shooters because it offered a feature set that no other striker-fired pistol did for a modest price, and remained a pretty nice shooting gun.
The XD formula is based on passive safeties galore: a trigger safety ala the Glock, a grip safety that harkens to the 1911 and also locks the slide, and passive drop safeties provide plenty of assurance that this is one pistol that will not go bang unless the trigger is pulled while in the user’s hand.
Ambidextrous magazine releases and both striker and chamber status indicators round out the package containing a generous 13 rounds of .45 within the ergonomic grip.
The XD is a chunky pistol, wide, blocky, and possessing all the aesthetic of Soviet-era mass housing, much like the Glock it strives so hard to beat.
The XD is not my favorite of the striker fired guns, as I have found their durability and reliability to be a little lacking compared to its two biggest competitors, but many people like them and they are pretty solid guns, with little doubt.
If you are already an XD fan looking to go big bore or are just shopping for a striker fired .45, the XD 45 is worth a look.
- Trigger. This gun has a good double action and excellent single-action trigger. A joy to shoot.
- Recoil. This is the only big and beefy all steel gun on the list, and it feels like it, but that steel construction contributes to less recoil and quicker settling in the hand.
- Weight. Once again, this is a massive steel pistol and you will know it as soon as you pick it up. Try to carry this thing on an inadequate belt in a cheap holster and you will regret it.-Uncommon. You don’t find these guns or their parts just everywhere, to say nothing of expertise to work on them. CZ is a company that has been around a long time and has made great strides in the past couple of decades, but if you aren’t willing to work with the factory to get what you need, you might have a hard time getting it.
- No Decocker. A DA/SA handgun should always have a dedicated decocker in my opinion. Carrying this guy safely in DA mode will require obsessive attention to safe handling practices.
The big bruiser on this list, CZ’s 97B is an all steel heavyweight that is operationally identical to the renowned CZ 75. While it is an older design and lacks some of the modern conveniences we have come to expect from newer handguns, it is nonetheless an excellent pistol.
The 97B holds 10 rounds of .45 within its elegantly sculpted frame. The magazine is enclosed by thin aluminum grip panels in an effort to make the grip as small as possible.
A cold hammer forged barrel delivers accuracy in abundance, and this accuracy is easy to achieve thanks to a very good DA/SA trigger, with a particularly sweet single action pull.
My readers know I am a fan of DA/SA guns, and here the CZ gives you that option, but with a few caveats: the 97B is DA/SA, but lacks decocker, instead having a manual safety lever that allows you to safely carry the pistol in single action mode if you desire.
You can carry the 97B safely with the hammer down, safely, thanks to a safety stop on the hammer, but lowering the hammer on a loaded chamber means you’ll need to do so by first restraining the hammer and then depressing the trigger to allow the hammer to descend under control to the stop.
While this may give less experienced pistoleros the willies (with cause) it can be safely done so long as the correct procedure is followed.
The 97B’s only other quirk is its weight: hailing from an era before polymer completely took over the pistol world, the all-steel construction of the 97B makes it very heavy, although its overall lines are somewhat more slender than its appearance would suggest.
This may make carrying the pistol aggravating for some depending on holster, location, and so on.
All that aside, the 97B is an excellent handgun and almost criminally underrated, like many of CZ’s firearms.
Accurate, and very soft shooting, the CZ 97B is a throwback to a time when steel ruled the roost and big bullets were the choice for serious shooters, and it still acquits itself with distinction today.
Beretta PX4 Storm
- Recoil. There is definitely some secret sauce to a rotary breech pistol, and the PX4 Storm is a mild shooter because of it.
- Trigger. These guns have among the nicest factory triggers I have ever felt on a DA/SA gun.
- Slippery. To quote the great Ernest Langdon, Beretta connoisseur extraordinaire, Beretta chose to make this gun slipperier than a bar of soap from the factory. Consider new grips or texturing mandatory.
- Safety Placement. In keeping with Beretta’s tradition of locating the safety decocker on the slide, that’s where you’ll find it on the Storm. Also, the stock lever shape is fairly pokey when carried against the body. Consider swapping it out for a lower-profile carry version.
Beretta’s rotary barreled PX4 series are excellent pistols that are a love letter of sorts to Beretta’s earlier designs.
Featuring a safety and trigger system more or less lifted from the legendary 92/M9 series pistols mated to the rotary action of the ill-fated 8000 Cougar series guns, the result is far more than the sum of its parts…
A flat shooting, accurate DA/SA gun with a very good trigger, and one that features more modularity and easier servicing than its better known 92 series cousins, with triggers, mag and slide releases, safeties and more all being easily swapped out for different components.
Aside from its great handling characteristics, the PX4 series guns make use of clever engineering to enhance functionality.
The rotary breech is assisted in unlocking via the torque generated by the fired bullet. This is achieved by way of counterclockwise rifling in the barrel.
Additionally, the rotary action means that no tilting of the barrel need occur, and so the top round in a magazine is very nearly in line with the breech, mandating only the slightest of feed ramps for reliability.
This design does much to help assure feeding reliability, especially with big bullets like our favorite .45 ACP.
The .45 Storm was born from the previously mentioned Joint Combat Pistol trials. While that version of the Storm as spec’d can be had in the SD (special duty variant) can be had with a tan frame and extended barrel, the normal versions feature a flush barrel and black frame.
The PX4 series as a whole is a minor oddity in the U.S., where it is typically greeted with a “huh” more than anything.
This is curious as the gun has found widespread success and adoption for its greater qualities worldwide, and only recently thanks to the efforts of Ernest Langdon is the platform starting to garner recognition.
Here is hoping that continues, as American shooters, especially lovers of double stack .45s, have missed out for too long on this one! Mild recoiling, a great trigger, and plenty of room for customization, the PX4 in .45 ACP is a pistol you should not write off!
Magnum Research Baby Eagle
- Ergos. The Baby Eagle’s lineage is on proud display here. The gun feels great in the hand and all controls are easy to reach.
- Soft shooting. This is another all-steel handgun on our list, and the Baby Eagle is noticeably tamer than some of the comparatively light polymer pistols elsewhere.
- Heavy. You take the good and the bad. A big steel gun like this is quite a chunk to haul around.
- Trigger. The SA pull is decent, the DA pull is merely serviceable, being stacky with a noticeable wall.
Magnum Research is best known for cranking out ridiculously huge handguns chambering equally huge cartridges, most infamous among them being their Desert Eagle and BFR lines.
But lesser-known among their product line is a series of CZ-75 derivative pistols that they have imported or manufactured over the years, sometimes called confusingly the Desert Eagle and sometimes called the Baby Eagle or Jericho.
Most U.S. shooters know these handguns as the Baby Eagle, so named because its profile, especially the vaguely trapezoid-shaped muzzle, hearkens to its larger sibling the Desert Eagle.
Don’t be fooled into passing this one up just because it is named similarly to its jumbo-sized and ostentatious stablemate; as befits a gun derived from the legendarily awesome CZ-75 the Baby Eagle is a nice pistol, reliable and a good shooter, and it is made even better by modern enhancements like re-profiled safety levers and improved ergonomics.
Capacity is 10 rounds, and the revised grip is a big improvement over past iterations.
Compared to its mechanical progenitor the CZ-75, the baby eagle features a slide mounted safety-decocker that is more at home on a Beretta M9 or 92 than a pistol of this type.
Considering that just like a CZ-75 the slide runs inside the rails on the frame it does sit a little lower to the hand, making actuation somewhat easier.
Whether or not this is a help or a hindrance is probably based on how much time you have with other, similar guns. Despite the somewhat awkward location all controls are well shaped, smooth, and operate with distinct positivity.
This is the other reliable heavyweight gun on our list, and is a great choice for those who want a DA/SA pistol, especially one with a CZ-75 pedigree!
Ruger SR 45
- Slim. The SR 45 is a surprisingly slim gun for a double stack 45. If on body, inside-the-waistband carry is a mandate this will definitely come in handy.
- Controls. The SR 45 shows Ruger’s commitment to improving the human engineering going into their guns, and all the controls on this pistol are well located, properly shaped and crisp to actuate.
- Trigger. Long, indistinct and too heavy. A nasty combination for a striker-fired pistol.
- Magazine Disconnector. You might say Ruger is a safety paranoid company, and their inclusion of a magazine disconnector is just another symptom. If the magazine is removed or not locked into place the gun will not fire. Perk or liability? That’s for you to decide.
The largest in Ruger’s new flagship series of polymer striker-fired of semi-auto pistols, the SR 45 is still one of the slimmest double stack .45’s around, and one that is a worthy heir to the example set by the now-retired P97.
Not just a budget offering, the SR 45 was designed from the ground up to compete head-to-head with any modern polymer .45.
Featuring all the features discerning shooters expect like an accessory rail, slide top loaded chamber indicator, reversible grip insert for a flat or arched backstrap, and an ambidextrous manual safety, this is a thoroughly modern design.
Of some contention, the gun also has a magazine disconnector, meaning that it will not fire without a magazine inserted fully into the mag well.
A very low bore axis helps tame the stout recoil of high-performance .45 loads. Capacity is 10 rounds.
Ever a safety conscious company, even with the passing of notoriously liability conscious founder Bill Ruger, the SR 45’s trigger is a little longer and little heavier than most of its competitors.
This is not necessarily a bad thing when you consider guns used for self defense will be used in very stressful conditions, and contrary to the prognostications and oaths of tactical fanboys, fingers often end up on triggers even when they are not supposed to be.
The performance offered by the SR 45 is quite good, in its price range, and it offers all the capability and conveniences that modern shooters expect with an additional heavy emphasis on safety and prevention of accidental discharges.
If you are a Ruger fan or just looking for a solid widebody .45 on a budget, the SR 45 has you covered.
The .45 ACP is not dead! Long live the .45! For some shooters, there is just no other choice to make besides the .45.
Now big bore aficionados no longer have to choose between the ominous maw of a big .45 caliber muzzle and the capacity they may need to get lots of work done.
The modern breed of semi-auto .45’s feature double stack magazines in any shape, form, or fashion you may desire: polymer, steel, double-action, single action, or striker-fired, you are sure to find a trusty pistol to meet your requirements.
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Under a law taking effect on January 1 in 2021, giving and accepting gratuities is a crime, but the practice has not yet disappeared from the Hungarian health-care system, the spokeswoman for NVSZ told a press conference.
Not having the powers of an authority, NVSZ only reported and initiated an investigation into 19 cases last year alone, Judit Pap said, adding that both a doctor and a patient faced penalties.
She noted cases in which an investigation was launched against a cardiologist for 67 instances and another investigation launched against an oncologist for taking a gratuity from a patient for an otherwise free chemotherapy treatment.
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You’ll have your itinerary mapped out, with knowledge of where you’ll stop each day and you’ll be expertly using your smartphone’s GPS to stay on track.
However, how will you know just how far you are from your next stop? Many of the campgrounds aren’t well marked on the GPS base maps and you’ll certainly want to know how much longer you have until you can drop your pack.
As a resource for our West Highland Way series we thought it would be useful to provide downloadable GPS waypoints for all of the campgrounds included in our guide that work seamlessly with the Gaia GPS app!
Keep reading to learn how to download this data and use it with our guide to navigating on the West Highland Way.
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Step One – Download the location data
For those who have purchased our Guide to Camping on the West Highland Way, you’ll get access to three unique WHW camping itineraries.
You’ll also get 70+ pages of useful information for planning your WHW adventure! Check it out below:
Step One – Download your custom GPS file
The GPS files can be accessed via the planning portal by visiting tmbtent.podia.com and logging in. You’ll then find the GPS files in the ‘West Highland Way GPS Files’ section. We recommend doing this on your phone to simplify the process. Download the specific itinerary .gpx file that you would like to use. After completing the download you’ll be prompted to open the file in Gaia GPS, which you should do.
Gaia GPS will then import the data and you should see the West Highland Way route and waypoints for your specific itinerary displayed on the map.
Step Two – Choose Your Map Source
Next, you’ll want to select your base map. This will be the background map that you will eventually download and use to navigate while hiking, even without cell phone service.
There are tons of background maps available for download, but we highly recommend the “Outdoor” layer for those hiking the West Highland Way.
To choose this map source, simply select the layers icon in the top right corner and then select ‘Outdoors’
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Once you have selected the “Outdoor” base map, you’ll need to download the entire area of the West Highland Way. Remember, without downloading this data you’ll have no way to know your exact location on the trail when you don’t have cell phone service. To download the map background data, follow the steps below:
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- Select the ‘Create’ button (circle with a plus sign in the upper right hand corner)
- Select ‘Download Map’
- Draw a rectangle with your finger that encompasses the entire West Highland Way
- Set the ‘Max Zoom’ to 17
- Name your map ‘West Highland Way’ and select ‘Save’
- Allow it to download and you’re done! (you’ll want to be connected to wifi for this)
That’s it! Now you’re all set to navigate on the West Highland Way like a pro with an offline GPS map in Gaia GPS. You can now zoom in on specific sections, view trail segments, and see all of the campgrounds along the route!
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Somatoform disorders and dissociative disorders are two separate categories of mental illnesses that share some similarities, particularly in their connection to altered states of consciousness. This chapter will explore the relationship between hypnotic states and dissociative disorders, examining how these altered states of consciousness can be harnessed therapeutically and how they relate to the manifestation of symptoms in somatoform and dissociative disorders.
Hypnosis as an Altered State of Consciousness
Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness that involves a heightened state of suggestibility. It is typically induced through a process of relaxation, concentration, and focused attention. During hypnosis, individuals may experience changes in perception, memory, and bodily sensations. Hypnotic phenomena, such as anesthesia, amnesia, and hallucinations, can be observed in individuals under hypnosis (Kihlstrom, 2013). These alterations in consciousness can also be seen in dissociative disorders, suggesting a potential connection between hypnosis and dissociation.
Hypnosis in the Treatment of Somatoform Disorders
Somatoform disorders are characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that cannot be adequately explained by medical conditions. Hypnosis has shown promise as a therapeutic intervention for somatoform disorders, particularly for individuals who are highly suggestible (Barabasz & Perez, 2018). Hypnosis can be used to help patients focus their attention away from their physical symptoms and onto more adaptive cognitive processes. By inducing a relaxed state and suggesting alternative interpretations of their symptoms, hypnosis can help individuals with somatoform disorders gain control over their bodily sensations and reduce symptom severity.
One study by Barabasz and colleagues (2019) examined the effects of hypnosis on a group of individuals with somatoform disorders. The study found that participants who received hypnosis treatment experienced a significant reduction in symptom severity compared to those in a control group. These findings suggest that hypnosis may be an effective intervention for reducing physical symptoms in somatoform disorders.
Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
Dissociation is a psychological process in which an individual detaches from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. Dissociative disorders are a group of mental illnesses characterized by frequent and severe dissociative experiences. These experiences can range from mild detachment to more severe dissociative episodes, such as dissociative amnesia, depersonalization, or dissociative identity disorder (DID).
The connection between hypnosis and dissociative disorders can be understood through their shared underlying mechanisms. Both hypnosis and dissociation involve alterations in consciousness and suggestibility (Spiegel & Cardeña, 2017). In hypnosis, individuals willingly enter an altered state of consciousness, while in dissociative disorders, dissociative experiences often occur involuntarily as a defense mechanism against overwhelming experiences or traumatic events. Some individuals with dissociative disorders may naturally have a high level of hypnotic suggestibility, making them more prone to experiencing altered states of consciousness.
Effects of Hypnosis on Dissociative Disorders
The therapeutic applications of hypnosis in dissociative disorders are complex. On one hand, hypnosis can be used to access dissociated memories or feelings that are otherwise difficult to retrieve (Spiegel & Cardeña, 2017). By guiding individuals into a hypnotic state, therapists can assist in uncovering and integrating dissociated aspects of experiences or identities. This process can help individuals with dissociative disorders gain insight into their symptoms and work towards healing and integration.
On the other hand, hypnosis can also increase suggestibility and potentially exacerbate dissociative symptoms in vulnerable individuals (Kihlstrom, 2013). For some individuals with dissociative disorders, hypnosis may trigger dissociative episodes, leading to increased fragmentation of identity and functioning. Therefore, caution must be exercised when using hypnosis in the treatment of dissociative disorders, and it should only be conducted by professionals with expertise in both hypnosis and dissociative disorders.
Hypnotic states and dissociative disorders share similarities in terms of altered states of consciousness and suggestibility. Hypnosis has shown promise as a therapeutic intervention for somatoform disorders and can be used to help individuals focus their attention away from physical symptoms. In dissociative disorders, hypnosis can be utilized to explore and integrate dissociated memories or aspects of experiences. However, caution must be exercised when using hypnosis in dissociative disorders, as it can potentially exacerbate symptoms in vulnerable individuals. Further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying the relationship between hypnosis and dissociation, as well as to develop tailored interventions for individuals with dissociative disorders.

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The Egyptian Football Association has announced that winger Mohamed Salah will be available to face Uruguay in their 2018 FIFA World Cup opener on June 15.
According to an EFA board member Khaled Latif, he said Salah will be available for the game and that 40 thousand people are expected to watch Egypt’s final training session.
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The Liverpool winger was injured during the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid, forcing doubts about his availability for the World Cup.
However, Egypt manager Hector Cuper seemed to be optimistic and believed that Salah will be back for the second game against Russia or even for the opener against Uruguay.
“I think that even if Salah will not be in the starting line-up, he will play a couple of minutes,” Latif told an Egyptian radio station.
“There is currently a coordination session in the EFA, to discuss the preparations for the training session and the team’s flight to Russia and the delivery of the league shield to Al Ahly.
“The amount of supporters in the training session will exceed 40 thousand, according to the security approvals, there are currently many coordinating with Tharwat Soilam, the EFA’s executive director.
“There are some very good security arrangements taking place, before thinking about the number of supporters we have to think about how we’ll assure their security. EFA president and the rest of the board member will be in the training.”
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Food price inflation is two percentage points above its historic average and the poorest tenth of households spend twice the share of their family budgets on food and energy bills compared with the richest tenth, the Resolution Foundation said.
It said that the war in Ukraine could supercharge inflation in food and energy this year, affecting Britain’s poorest households particularly badly. The higher inflation will also cause higher debt repayments for the government and a deeper income squeeze for the average household. The conflict is also likely to weaken GDP growth, making a recession more likely.
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S&P 500, Dow slip on trade worries, but end off of lows
Updated : December 07, 2018 08:39 AM IST
The initial selling followed news that the chief financial officer of telecom equipment maker Huawei Technologies had been arrested in Canada and faced extradition to the United States.
US Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with 10-year yields hitting three-month lows, as traders scaled back expectations on the number of rate hikes the Fed would implement amid weakening economic data and market volatility.
The energy sector slumped 1.8 percent and was the worst performing group, as oil fell after OPEC and allied exporting countries ended a meeting without announcing a decision to cut crude output.
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So over the last week, Charlotte has pretty much dried out. With the rain all but a distant memory, the trails at the Whitewater Center have become a nice soft powder. Now, throw in a warm spring like day, and you get what I like to call a “Trail Tan”.
It isn't as much of a brown tan as it is an orange tan.
So what is a trail tan you may be asking yourself? Well, it is a thin layer of dust that accumulates on my legs over 18 miles of trail running.
Any more, if I don't get at least a little trail tan on a run, it likely wasn't much of a run.
See on you on the roads,
The Cool Down Runner

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Practice What You Preach: Mommy Shaming & Acceptance
There’s many instances of Parents shouting from the rooftops, “Stop judging my parenting choices!” But are they still guilty of not actively participating in acceptance as well? Mommy Shaming is getting out of control…
Living in the Age of Judgement…
No matter where you go, one thing is clear. Someone knows better than you, on the subject of parenting your kid. Now granted, the access to information is a lot better today, than it was 20, 30, or even 40 years ago. You would think that the exchanging of ideas and philosophies on parenting would bring about a wider acceptance of the differences. Sometimes, that’s actually not the case.
Judging someone for their method of feeding, toy choices, even the holiday characters they celebrate. Shaming has gotten so bad, the perpetrators even have a name! Sanctimommy – and while she passes judgement on any (and every) little thing you do, she also pleads for the acceptance of her own parenting styles.
Discussion doesn’t have to lead to debate…
Two different Mommies can have a different way of say, diapering their child. One can choose to use disposable diapers – convenient, no ‘muss, no fuss. The other, chooses cloth – reuseable, and economical. Both have their different reasons for their choices. No one is really any better than the other.
If you were to hear a conversation between the two on their choice to diaper, you would probably hear very valid points on both sides. Mommy A likes the convenience of tossing a dirty diaper away, and not dealing with any mess. Storage is never an issue, and she doesn’t want extra laundry to deal with. Mommy B spent X amount of money at one time on enough diapers to keep her child’s butt covered for 2 years. She doesn’t mind the laundry, because she feels it’s saving the environment. All valid points.
You can point out the Sanctimommy in certain statements within their conversation. The Mommy Shaming commences…
- “We cloth diaper because we care about our planet.”
- “I don’t feel like cloth is clean; I’m not putting gross baby diapers on my baby.“
- “We don’t throw money away on disposable items.”
- “We don’t buy expensive things our kid is just gong to poop in.”
The first statement implies that unless you’re doing what the cloth diapering mama is, you must not care about the environment. Well, that’s more than likely, very factually inaccurate. The second statement implies that anything baby poop touches, is toast. Which most parents can tell you, isn’t always the case. And the last two statements, while they might be valid financial reasons, don’t apply to everyone’s situation or feelings.
All justified in their own right – but why does each reason have a shaming element?
You can express opinion without adding shame…
That’s where judgement seeps into what could have been a polite discussion. Each mommy above has valid reasons for their choices. It’s unnecessary to add in that you “care about the environment” or you don’t want to expose your child to germs. All these kinds of statements really say, instead of adding to the argument, is that “You don’t do what I do, so I’m judging you for it.”
Which is ironic when so many parents pine for acceptance. How many actually practice what they preach?
If we all stopped adding to Mommy Shaming, then there would be more acceptance. That doesn’t mean you can’t express your opinion. But instead of negatively adding little quips here and there like, “I don’t want to give my child added sugars and chemicals – that’s why I make my own baby food,” try this. Instead of the bad connotation towards what you don’t agree with, just comment on why you make your choice. “I like making my own baby food, because I know what’s in it.”
“I like using cloth diapers because it’s easier for me.” That doesn’t shame anyone! “I like using disposable diapers, because it’s easier for me!”
Stick to the positive aspects of your reasons. Putting someone down isn’t going to change their mind-it might even make them go harder at it, kin an act of defiance. And being mean just isn’t necessary!
If we all tried a little harder to be understanding, instead of making sideways comments about others – we’d have a lot less Mommy Shaming, and a lot more Mommy Cheering.


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Real estate is a complicated business. Through this channel, ordinary people can become millionaires during their lifetimes. But, it takes a lot of knowledge and a lot of careful timing to be successful in this game. Not to mention, you also need to take care of online loans for bad credit, investments, potential profits and a lot of money.
There’s also a lot of legal action that’s made during these processes, that is why hiring professional probate lawyers is necessary. If you’re ready for the ride, we can get started on a specific situation. That is, what to do and how to sell a house while it’s in probate. Click here to read more.
What is probate and how can you sell houses in it?
Probate is a complicated legal process. It focuses on going through everything about a property after the owner dies. Most often, every real estate owner leaves a will. In it, they list family members and decide who will get which portion of the inheritance and the property. In the meantime, a court appoints an executor, which is a person who will look out for the estate and see that everything goes through correctly. More intricate details regarding estate planning can be discussed by your local family law firm.
As they say, where there is a will, there is a way. So it is with these processes. The executor will then look at the will and look at any debts the deceased might have. If any debts are left unpaid, then the executor will sell the house and then use the money to repay all of the obligations. After that, all of the money that’s left will be distributed to the people listed in the will. These typically include the spouse and the children. If there is more than one kid, then the money is distributed equally. Here’s some more info: https://jkvhomebuyers.com
How does the entire process go?
Whenever and wherever there is legal action to be taken, things get complicated. And they get complicated in a very short time. In probate sales, there’s a lot of people involved, as well as the court. This includes the executor, the Judge, the buyer and two real estate agents. One agent will be representing the executor and the other one will represent the buyer who has to come with a lawyer to complete the conveyancing legal process; in case you need one, check the Bob Bratt website. There may be even more of them if there are more buyers. In this case, the entire selling process will go through the court as an auction, where the highest bidder will get the property.
Of course, this is putting things directly, but there are other things to take into consideration. There are many requirements and we’ll look at only the basics. The first requirement is that the property needs to be sold at the best price possible. This is where almost all issues arise. More often than not, the heirs of the estate are not satisfied with the price and there are lots of misunderstandings. This happens when the executor takes matters into their own hands. But, the solution is quite simple, they get a real estate agent.
When the representative of the estate hires an agent, they also sign an agreement. Then, every party is satisfied. The executor gets the most money, but that all depends on the quality of the real estate agent. When picking, they have to note that there are a few things to be taken into consideration. The first one is that the agent knows the local market well enough, and the second one is that he or she is experienced with probate sales.
After this, all the storm clouds are gone and the process is close to being finished. The agent then takes the matter and continues the job. They show the home to new buyers and they make sure that there is a ten percent deposit. After this, every potential buyer writes an offer and the agent brings it to the executor.
Then, the executor chooses whether that’s a good offer or not. If it is, a new process arises and the offer is taken to court, where a stamp must be put on it. During this, a petition is created to confirm the sale. All in all, dealing with real estate is rough business. There are a lot of things that just rise up out of nowhere. But, that always happens when you’re dealing with the law.


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Tiger Woods is on the road to recovery after his near fatal car crash earlier this year. The professional golfer, 45, was spotted in crutches and a protective sleeve on his right leg while out in Los Angeles this week with girlfriend Erica Herman. Tiger looked in good spirits as he navigated around his hotel in the Beverly Hills area with a baseball cap, face mask, and backpack. See the photos HERE.
The 82-time PGA Tour winner was involved in a single-vehicle car crash near Rancho Palos Verdes on February 23. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cited “major damage” and said the golfer had to be “extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life.'” Tiger sustained “moderate to critical injuries,” including multiple “open fractures” on his right leg, and underwent surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in LA.
His official Twitter account confirmed that the surgery was successful on February 26. “The procedures were successful and he is now recovering and in good spirits,” the social media statement read. “Tiger and his family want to thank you all for the wonderful support and messages they have received over the past few days. We will not have any further updates at this time.”
Tiger was released from the hospital about three weeks later. The golfer released a statement on Twitter on March 16 and thanked the hospital staff for their work. “Happy to report that I am back home and continuing my recovery,” he wrote. “I am so grateful for the outpouring of support and encouragement that I have received over the past few weeks.”
“Thank you to the incredible surgeons, doctors, nurses and staff at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,” the statement continued. “You have all taken such great care of me and I cannot thank you enough.” The golfer added that his recovery will resume at home and that he would be “working on getting stronger every day.”
In May, Tiger opened up about his recovery in an interview with Golf Digest, revealing that the rehab process has been “painful.” He told the outlet, “This has been an entirely different animal. I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced.” Tiger continued, “My physical therapy has been keeping me busy. I do my routines every day and am focused on my No. 1 goal right now: walking on my own.”
Tiger added, “I have had so much support from people both inside and outside of golf, which means so much to me and has helped tremendously.”


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Outrage as Syrian refugee with FOUR WIVES and 23 KIDS 'claims £320,000 in benefits every year'
Brexit Secretary David Davis warned that governments of EU's 27 member states are SPYING on him
Theresa May met with barrage of hostility as EU leaders play hardball on Brexit
Nigerian president sparks sexism row after making 'kitchen' comment about his wife
Merkel to ban EU migrants claiming benefits in Germany - months after UK forced to beg EU for same right
Merkel claims UK will not be given access to the EU single market if it limits immigration
World leaders and thousands of mourners pay respects to ex-Israeli PM Shimon Peres
David Cameron's supporters need to get a grip - EU failings, not Theresa May, brought about Brexit
Brexit Britain will get a good trade deal from the EU as research shows other countries will lose more work
Angela Merkel has finally admitted making a mistake on migrants... if only our luvvies would do the same
UN refugee agency warns this year could be the most dangerous for migrants trying to reach Europe
Can EU heavyweight political champion Angela Merkel win the title for Germany next year?
Angela Merkel admits she may have blundered with Germany's open-door immigration policy
EU is finished, it will do deal on OUR terms but PM Theresa May needs to call its ill-judged threats bluff
Angela Merkel’s party suffers humiliating losses in Germany’s regional elections over mass immigration policy
EU chief reveals Brexit will begin in early 2017 after confidential chat with Theresa May

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Spicy sauces and gender
Penn State have released a study on hot sauce and gender:
In the study, the researchers conclude that women are more likely to seek sensation from spicy food, while men are more likely to see other extrinsic rewards like praise and admiration. The authors write, "It is possible that the cultural association of consuming spicy foods with strength and machismo has created a learned social reward for men." In summation: Women who love hot sauce love hot sauce, men who love hot sauce love being the type of dude who loves hot sauce.


Managing ΔT during reflow is an important part of a well-controlled soldering process. We've learned about reflow process control with Durafuse® LT, and how it can be a little bit different from a typical solder paste before. In some assemblies, it can help provide a wider process window during reflow that will still deliver reliable solder joints.
On large boards with a mix of small and very large components, not everything heats up evenly. Many components and boards aren't supposed to be exposed to temperatures above 255 or 260℃. Typically this isn't an issue since a standard SAC305 profile will have a maximum temperature of only about 245℃. However, if the board is VERY uneven it is important to make sure the coldest solder joint on the board has a reliable solder joint, while the hottest point on the board doesn't damage the component.
One of the great things we've learned about Durafuse® LT is how to control the lowest temperature point on the board during reflow for reliability - and everything above that temperature is fine! We also know that at peak temperatures at or above 210℃, the reflow profile shape for Durafuse® LT looks very similar to a SAC305 or SnPb type profile. In fact, Durafuse® LT is 100% compatible with a standard SAC305 profile.
What does that mean for controlling ΔT? It means if a board has 30℃ of ΔT (this is HUGE!) you can still have a reliable Durafuse® LT solder joint at every place on the board - whether it was at 215℃ or 250℃.


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