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Last year we posted a trailer for the awesome Half Life 2 mod, "Dino D-Day", in which you play an Allied soldier fighting against dinosaurs resurrected and trained by Nazis. 100% historically accurate. Now here's the fantastic news: there's going to be a full, multi-player Dino D-Day game, releasing March 1st, 2011 (trailer below). Not only can you punch dinos in the face as in the Half Life 2 mod, but you can also play as a dinosaur, including a Desmatosuchus with a 20mm cannon strapped to its back. As you do.
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The Allied side includes six playable characters each with unique weapons and abilities to use in combat. Gun down a Dilophosaur with your trusty M1 Garand, blast a kamikaze pterosaur out of the sky with your Thompson sub-machine gun, toss out a dead jack rabbit to lure a raptor into a trap. As an Axis player you will have your choice of three human classes and three dinosaur classes. Ambush your enemy with speed and stealth as the Raptor, mercilessly pound the enemy with the Desmatosuchus' heavy 20mm gun, rampage through enemy groups as the Dilophosaur, pick up a body and throw it at an enemy for a double kill! The German soldier classes are the perfect complement to their dinosaur comrades.
You've played World War II games before…but have you played a World War II game with dinosaurs?
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San Diego police are looking for a man who fired shots at two occupied vehicles early Tuesday in Encanto and Oak Park.
The first drive-by shooting was reported at 12:07 a.m. on Grape Street near Sultana Street, police said.
The shooter pulled up next to a Honda being driven by a man and opened fire, police said. The car door was hit three times, but the driver was not injured, police said.
The second incident happened about five minutes later on 60th Street south of Brooklyn Avenue in Encanto, police said.
The gunman pulled up alongside a Nissan and fired several rounds at the vehicle. Several bullets struck the car, but the man and woman inside were not injured, police said.
The shooter was described as black, about 40 years old and wearing a hat. He was driving a dark, extended cab or four-door pickup.

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Less than 24-hours after a painful Republican defeat in the New York special Congressional election, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., had some advice for his fellow Republicans .
"This is not the time to go wobbly," Ryan said in an interview with ABC's Jonathan Karl. "They're going to run these attack ads at us regardless. This is time for leaders to be leaders."
And yesterday almost all Republican senators voted in favor of Ryan's controversial plan to overhaul the Medicare system. It was an attempt by Senate Democrats to get their GOP counterparts on the record, even though the proposal ultimately went down in defeat by a vote of 57 to 40.
Every Democrat voted 'no' and there were five GOP dissenters -- Scott Brown of Massachusetts, Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
But, as Politico's David Rogers points out, "In a tell-tale sign of trouble ahead, there were significantly more defections among GOP moderates than in a similar partisan show vote in March on an earlier House Republican budget initiative."
And ABC's Matthew Jaffe notes, "It is unclear how much of an impact yesterday's Senate vote on the Ryan budget will have in 2012. … The GOP has one distinct advantage heading into next year's elections -- they only have to defend 10 Senate seats compared to 23 for Democrats." http://abcn.ws/iEUruZ
When asked by ABC's Karl whether he thought their support of his proposal would cost Republicans control of the House, Ryan said he did not.
"I think we were elected in this last election to take a stand on fixing this country's fiscal problems," he said, "to go after spending, to solve this debt crisis, to stop spending money we don't have."
But House Republicans are now acknowledging they need to re-tool their message if not their policy.
"If we'll just stay with our argument and do a better job developing it, we'll be fine," Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., told the Hill's Russell Berman and Molly K. Hooper. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., echoed Cole's point: "I think we need to be stronger in marketing who we are and our message, and not just Medicare but in every aspect -- with the jobs situation, with the economy, with national security. That's what we need to do." http://bit.ly/jzmhCQ
Democrats have a challenge too. Our ABC cameras captured a candid moment between former President Bill Clinton and Rep. Ryan yesterday. Clinton said he hoped that after Democrat Kathy Hochul's win in the New York special election, "Democrats don't use this as an excuse to do nothing." http://abcn.ws/iktu9i
One smart Democratic strategist we talked to yesterday doubted that the Ryan vote will have the same political resonance a year from now. Moreover, the coming debt ceiling vote is going to test Democrats' ability to keep the focus solely on Ryan.
Nevertheless, the Ryan plan remains a dangerous political hot potato for the 2012 presidential candidates.
We saw Newt Gingrich's dissembling on the proposal last week. At appearance at the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute in Washington, DC yesterday presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty chose his words more carefully.
"Our proposal is going to have similarities overall to the Ryan roadmap," the former Minnesota governor said, "but our Medicare plan will be somewhat different and you'll see those differences when we unveil it." http://abcn.ws/iwQoBJ
PAUL RYAN DOUBLES DOWN: "In the wake of Tuesday's stunning Republican defeat in New York special Congressional election, the Republican House Budget Chairman says he is determined to fight for his Medicare plan even if it ruins his political career. 'I don't care about that,' Ryan said in an interview on the Subway Series with ABC's Jonathan Karl. 'Now is not that time to be worried about political careers. Sincerely, I will be fine if I lose my house seat because you know what? I will know I did what I thought was right to save this country from fiscal ruin.' In fact, Ryan tells ABC News that Republicans should be fighting for his Medicare plan as part of the current talks with the White House over raising the debt ceiling. 'It is part of these debt ceiling talks,' Ryan said. 'We're the ones who actually put the specifics on the table -- $6.2 trillion in savings over the next ten years. We put a budget up--we passed a budget, brought it to the table. Where are we now? It's been 754 days since the Senate Democrats proposed, yet alone, passed a budget. They're not offering any solutions, putting nothing on the table.' Ryan's plan would replace the current Medicare program with a program that allows seniors to choose from a menu of government-subsidized private insurance plans. The changes would not go into effect until the year 2021 and would not affect anybody who is now over age 55.'"
Does Rep. Ryan feel any responsibility for the outcome of Tuesday's special election in New York's 26th Congressional district?
"The president and his party, they basically decided to medi-scare. They decided to shamelessly demagogue and distort what we're proposing to try and scare seniors to get votes," Ryan told Karl. "It did work to scare seniors. Now I believe that in a year and a half time that we have, that facts are going to get out and people are going to understand this problem.'" (h/t to ABC's Gregory Simmons for expert camera work). http://abcn.ws/l7Rlcf
Did you know ABC's "Subway Series" has its own website? Check it out for current and archived interviews: http://abcnews.go.com/politics/subwayseries
ON TODAY'S "TOP LINE." ABC's Rick Klein and Amy Walter interview Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, to get his take on yesterday's votes in the Senate and how his party is handling Medicare reform and other issues. Also on the program, a clip of Jon Karl's interview with Rep. Paul Ryan (preview above). Watch "Top Line" LIVE at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. http://bit.ly/ABCTopLine
"TOP LINE" REPLAY: STEVE ISRAEL. The New York Congressman and chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said the message from NY-26 was loud and clear: "There were three fundamental lessons that both Democrats and Republicans learned from the special election in New York, and they are Medicare, Medicare, and Medicare." Rep. Israel added: "The reason that a Democrat was elected to Congress in one of the most Republican and conservative districts -- not only in New York, but in the United States -- was because Republicans, independents and Democratic voters rejected the premise that we can terminate Medicare in order to fund tax cuts for big oil companies. That is what the Republicans sought to do, and it was roundly rejected in the special election in New York-26."
Israel underscored his comments today in an Op-Ed in USA Today: "Members of Congress have a choice: Keep our promise to seniors or cut the billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies to Big Oil and tax breaks for multimillionaires and billionaires. Democrats choose seniors. Under the Republican budget, a millionaire gets a $100,000 tax break but a senior gets an additional $6,000 health care bill. Democrats will fight those wrong priorities. Democrats offered to engage with Republicans in a constructive and responsible negotiation to strengthen, improve and reform Medicare. But the Republican plan to end Medicare is non-negotiable." http://usat.ly/ipMkcn
THE TEMPTATION OF RICK PERRY. Associates of Texas Gov. Rick Perry have been making noises lately that seem to suggest the Republican governor is still contemplating jumping into the 2012 presidential race. In an interview that aired last night, Fox News' Greta Van Susteren asked Perry if he wasn't the least bit tempted to run for president. "At the end of the day, for the next week, I've got a legislative session to focus on," Perry said. "My hope is that person will come forward that can win the presidency that we can all get behind." Van Susterern pressed: "Are you tempted?" Perry replied: "Oh, I can't say I'm not tempted, but the fact is: this is something I don't want to do." http://bit.ly/lWdWdv
THE EDWARDS STRATEGY. "Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards appears ready to gamble on a high-stakes confrontation in federal court in a case that will pit his ravaged reputation and self-admittedly abominable behavior against a government case Edwards' camp sees as relying on unreliable witnesses and hazy law," writes Politico's Ben Smith. "Two sources familiar with the case confirmed to POLITICO Tuesday that the U.S. Attorney in Raleigh has signaled that he is on the brink of indicting Edwards on felony campaign finance charges linked to his cover-up of the affair that destroyed his marriage and his political career. Justice Department officials declined to comment on the potential charges, which were first reported by ABC News. Two other sources in the Edwards camp also said that is own legal team is in deep discussions with their client – himself an almost legendary star of the North Carolina trial bar – over whether he should accept the risk and expense of a criminal trial or sacrifice his law license and possibly his freedom with a guilty plea that might nonetheless represent a real chance for reinventing his tattered public image. There were widespread media reports Wednesday that Edwards was actively considering a plea agreement, and trying to discern the inner motives of the former Democratic vice presidential nominee - once surrounded by legions of aides and strategists but now relegated to relying on a small band of lawyers and diehard friends - is unquestionably difficult." http://politi.co/j7m0DJ
FORECAST FOR GRIDLOCK WAS RIGHT. "In the build-up to last November's mid-term elections, some political analysts wondered if a divided Congress would prove to be a recipe for gridlock. They were right," ABC's Matthew Jaffe notes. "Five months into the 112 th Congress, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have accomplished… well, nothing much at all. In fact, they have struggled just to do their most basic job: keep the government running. To date Republicans in charge of the House have passed Rep. Paul Ryan's controversial budget resolution and a slew of other GOP-backed measures that stand absolutely no chance of success in the Democrat-controlled Senate. In the upper chamber of Congress, meanwhile, Democrats have settled on an equally unproductive strategy: don't bother to pass anything at all. Ultimately, this Congress may have less to do with accomplishing anything good and a lot more to do with preventing anything bad. In April, a contentious fight over federal funding was only resolved hours before the government was due to shut down. Take the ongoing battle over raising the country's debt ceiling. Months ago, the Obama administration asked Congress to raise the $14.3 trillion debt limit to prevent a default that economists warn could trigger devastating consequences. Whenever an increase to the limit was necessary in the past, Congress never failed to raise the debt ceiling. Naturally, even as the nation last week finally hit its red-ink limit, this Congress has done… absolutely nothing." http://abcn.ws/mxci8Q
INSIDE 'OBAMAWORLD 2012' "As big as a football field and nearly as empty, Barack Obama's re-election headquarters looks like a start-up gone wrong. Wires sprout like weeds from the carpeting, legions of bookshelves stand empty, and the swing-state maps hastily pinned to the wall are freebies from the AAA auto club down the street. In one room that could fit hundreds of people, just a few dozen sit at long desks. Most don't look old enough to buy a beer," Time Magazine's Michael Scherer reports. "But if you want to find out why the President has set up shop in a Chicago skyscraper 18 months before Election Day, you need only peek into the office of Jeremy Bird, 32, the campaign's field director, at the far end of the room. He pulls a name from a database on his laptop, picks up his phone and dials in the hope of reminding one more person of the 2008 magic. "I just wanted to call, and first I wanted to thank you," Bird says when a volunteer from Obama's first presidential campaign answers in North Carolina. … In Obamaworld parlance, this is a "one-on-one," a cold call that aides hope will form the foundation for next year's re-election effort. This summer, the Obama campaign expects to arrange hundreds of thousands of these individual contacts, over the phone or in person, with just about everyone who gave his or her time back when Obama was an upstart outsider three years ago. To accomplish the massive task, the campaign is launching a replay of a program started in 2008 called Summer Organizers, in which more than 1,500 volunteers have committed to work 20- or 40-hour weeks through the summer. In the first week of June, the Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee will hold 42 two-day training sessions in 40 states." http://ti.me/kcC0uX
NOTABLE: Military Families United, an organization founded by families of U.S. soldiers killed in action, introduced the Gold Star Family Registry at a Memorial Day reception on Capitol Hill last night. The Registry is a database of the country's fallen soldiers dating back to WWII, and it is meant to serve as an online monument to honor their service and sacrifice. On hand last night was Merrilee Carlson, President of Military Families United and Gold Star mother to Sgt. Michael Carlson, who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as members of Congress and representatives from other organizations. http://www.goldstarfamilyregistry.com/
@ clairecmc : Here are the photographs I took while in Joplin on Tuesday. http://bit.ly/iR96iV
@ HotlineJosh : Quinnipiac finds Obama gets a big bounce in the battleground state of Florida, @HotlineSteve reports http://njour.nl/jRXuYl
@ pwire : Plouffe: "I can't tell you what a gift, if we use it properly, this year is." http://pwire.at/ikyiBK
@ daveweigel : Gallup poll: Herman Cain at 8%, outpolling Pawlenty, Huntsman. http://slate.me/jIix9v
@ jeneps : Dick Cheney "worship[s] the ground Paul Ryan walks on," but a presidential run would ruin him. http://politi.co/mFGHPV
@ KYTrey : 17 years later, I once again processed to the Yard with Kirkland House, for Commencement, this time with Class of 2011. #Harvard11
* Mitt Romney will be in Chicago to discuss jobs and the economy with business owners at Gino's East.
* Tim Pawlenty visits Cirtronics, an electronics manufacturing company in Milford, NH.
* Newt Gingrich attends a breakfast organized by the Seacoast Federation of Republican Women in Portsmouth, NH. Later he holds a meet and greet with members of the Mount Washington Valley Republican Committee in Conway, NH where he will also tour Tee Enterprises, a manufacturing facility.
* Michele Bachmann delivers remarks at the Polk County GOP dinner in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Waterline break shuts Central High
Classes will likely resume today at Central High School following a waterline break on campus Thursday.
The school dismissed students at 11:30 a.m. Thursday following an underground waterline break in the school's parking lot. The main water supply to the school was shut off, which impacted the school's ability to serve lunch or operate bathrooms, according to School District 51.
District 51 spokeswoman Christy McGee said the district's goal Thursday evening was to work through the night to solve the problem and re-open the school Friday morning. McGee said the cause of the break had not been determined as of Thursday evening. The break occurred on the west side of the high school's main campus near buildings, somewhere between the school's auditorium and cafeteria.
District 51 crews worked to find the cause of and repair the break because the break occurred on district property. Clifton Water District Manager Dale Tooker said Mesa County crews provided a backhoe for excavation and Clifton Water workers were on hand to offer assistance or guidance.
Tooker said two types of lines feed the school's water system — lines that provide domestic water for drinking fountains, showers and other amenities and lines for the school's fire protection systems. He was unsure as of Thursday afternoon which type of line had a break in it.
The line break caused Central volleyball players to move a match against Glenwood Springs High School to Palisade High School.
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Investigators: Al Qaeda plotted attack on U.S. trains
Authorities say that Al Qaeda was plotting to strike the U.S. again, this time focusing on the nation's public transportation systems.
The raid of Osama bin Laden's compound revealed his plans to specifically target trains and transit services on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
Seized computers and cell phones inside the hide-away confirm Al Qaeda was still plotting against the U.S. One plan reportedly was to tip a train by tampering with its rails, to force the train off the track at a valley or bridge.
Police with dogs are combing Union Station Thursday night, sniffing out anything or anyone suspicious. "They're plotting as we speak now, so all we can do is hope and pray nothing else happens," said Philip Gibson, who lives in the District.


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The first is with Martin Jean, Director of the Institute. He speaks directly to the listener about the Institute. The second interview is with new fellow at the Institute for Sacred Music, David Stowe. He exemplifies one aspect of exploring Christianity and looking at Sacred Music.
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Energizer Resources Files National Instrument (NI) 43-101 Technical Report for Molo Graphite Project
Energizer Resources Inc. (TSX:EGZ,OCTBB:ENZR,FWB:YE5) filed the National Instrument (NI) 43-101 Technical Report for its Molo graphite project in Madagascar on SEDAR.
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This mineral resource estimate exceeded Company expectations and consisted of the following;
- Indicated resources totaling 84.04 Million tonnes (Mt) grading 6.36% C, above a 2% C cut-off grade.
- Inferred resources totaling 40.34 Mt grading 6.29% C, above a 2% C cut-off grade.
- Mineralized zones in the resource estimation start from the surface and continue to a maximum depth of 385 metres and remain open along strike and at depth.
- Two "High Grade" zones occur on the western and eastern flanks of the Molo deposit, with a combined total indicated resource of 60.17 Mt, grading 8.1% C, above a 4% C cut-off grade.
Energizer Resources Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer, Craig Scherba, said:
With a NI 43-101 resource estimate in hand, followed shortly with the results of our PEA, we are now fast-tracking to the BFS. We are pleased to have GMP assisting us in this important next step in our project's development. This partnership will further increase the exposure of our Molo graphite project to potential investors in Europe and other key investor markets.
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Senator Flanagan Works To Expand Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Preserve
Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) today joined with Senator Owen Johnson (4th Senate District) and Senator Caesar Trunzo (3rd Senate District) to introduce legislation that will preserve open space while protecting Long Islanders from further traffic problems.
The proposal seeks to transfer the land that has been set aside for the Long Island Truck & Rail Intermodal (LITRIM) Facility into the Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Preserve. The transferring of this land, which was formerly part of the vast Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center property in Brentwood, would then be preserved for years to come.
The LITRIM project along the Sagtikos Corridor, which included parts of Brentwood, Deer Park and Dix Hills, has caused great anxiety for area residents who are concerned that it would adversely impact traffic in the surrounding communities.
Additionally, approval of three major construction projects in the area by town officials in the time since the LITRIM project was originally put forth has basically rendered the area unsuitable for such a significant project.
This transfer was first raised in a letter the three senators sent to New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid Glynn in August. The letter outlined their collective concerns with the LITRIM project and sought to get NYSDOT to consider moving the project.
In the August letter, the three elected officials called on New York State to set an example by refraining from adding to local traffic problems.
"The LITRIM project, when combined with retail projects that have been approved by local authorities, would have produced significant traffic congestion on already overburdened roadways and impacted the lives of those in the area. That is why I joined with my colleagues to call for its withdrawal in August and why I am proud to join them again in sponsoring this legislation today. When signed into law, this transfer will protect the rights of the residents of this area and preserve sorely needed open space for all Long Islanders to enjoy," stated Senator Flanagan.
"As the creator of the Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Preserve in 1987, I am pleased that we are now taking this critical next step toward ensuring more green space and mitigating future traffic congestion in the Brentwood, Deer Park and Dix Hills area," added Senator Johnson.
"I am very pleased that we've worked together to preserve this critical natural resource. We will be working to get this legislation passed during our 2008 legislative session," said Senator Trunzo. "I worked with Senator Johnson to create the Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Park Preserve. Following up with this proactive step will preserve the brush plains for future generations and protect motorists and residents from increased traffic risks. This is a powerful example of state and local government working together with vision for our communities."
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The Stoeger Cougar is a continuation of the now-defunct Beretta 8000 (a.k.a. Cougar). Ironically, Beretta discontinued the 8000 during the same year that Desperate Housewives hit the airwaves (2004), a show that gave new prominence to the two-legged definition of the word "Cougar." Just as the the new meaning reinvigorated an old stereotype, the Stoeger Cougar looks set to bring the gun name back into fashion. Not high fashion. More like the Mercury Cougar, a car known for its budget glamor and performance. For some, that's a highly appealing proposition . . .
Just in case you're a lineage freak, the Beretta Cougar owes its genesis to the Beretta 92FS: a DA/SA semi-auto with a decocker, slide mounted safety and double-stack mag. I've shot the Beretta 92FS numerous times. Your one sentence takeaway: it's friggin' huge. Especially for a 9mm pistol. Picking up the Beretta 92 is like trying to palm a basketball. With the Cougar, I anticipated another thick-grip experience.
When I opened Stoeger's grey-blue plastic box, my initial thought: dang, that's one fat little son of a gun. Thick. Stout. Chunky. Never mind the adjectives, feel the heft. Unloaded, the 9mm and .40 Stoeger Cougars weigh-in at around 32 ounces. That's slightly more than two pounds in a pistol package that's only seven inches long and fractions over five inches tall.
TTAG's .45 caliber tester packed extra junk in its trunk: a Picatinny rail under the barrel for laser or light attachment. It's an extremely useful feature given that the Cougar's weight pretty much relegates it to home defense duty. Even without a target acquisition accessory, peekaboo producer or eight rounds of .45 ACP in the magazine (plus one in the chamber), holding the gun sent an image of a grinning Oddjob swimming across my brain.
Also noteworthy: the words "Read manual before use" printed on the right side of the frame. (RTFM would take up less space.) Above that: "Warning: Retract slide to see if loaded. Fires without magazine." On the other side: "Made in Turkey Imported by Stoeger Industries. Inc. Ackk. MD USA" I looked on the back strap and the trigger guard for "It was the best of guns, it was the worst of guns," or "Call me Ishmael."
An editor and his testing and evaluation model's manual are soon parted. So I was left to figure out the Cougar using a combination of experience, exploration, guesswork and trial and error. (I've still got dial-up.) I soon found the takedown lever stop on the right side, just above the edge of the trigger guard, and that funky, roundish, spinning Beretta takedown lever on the left side. One quick push and a spin and whoosh, the slide slid right off the frame.
Breaking the gun down was monkey-simple. But then, looking down at the disassembled pistol, I felt strange, like somebody had offered me cannoli stuffed with Turkish Delight along with a big shot of vodka. The Cougar's insides are blocky and big and squared-off. There's a big lug on top of the barrel and a groove near the chamber for another lug on a block of metal to slide into.
The gun was so simple to take apart, so filled with fat lugs of metal and corresponding grooves, that I felt like I was looking at a weapon designed by a Soviet tank mechanic, not a remake of an Italian pistola. Which brings us to the Cougar's rotating barrel. According to American Rifleman, "as opposed to a tilt-locking pistol, the Cougar's rotary barrel locking system maintains the barrel in one plane while cycling, theoretically increasing accuracy. Additional benefits include reduction in felt recoil and muzzle flip."
I grabbed a bunch of Federal 230 grain .45 ACP ammo (thanks boss) and headed to my backyard range to put the theory to the test.
For the first 50 shots, I didn't get it. It was just another .45 pistol. Somewhere through the second 100 rounds, it began to dawn on me. I'm not sure if it was the gun's weight, its rotating barrel or the fatness of the Cougar's grip spreading the recoil forces across more of my hand, but this gun is fun. As in ergonomically sound, not at all painful and plenty damn accurate.
As is the fashion, the first double-action trigger pull is heavier than the subsequent crisp, clean and light single-action pulls; a few of my first shots dipped a little. But I soon put a 50-shot group into an area about as wide as the Cougar is long from 10 yards. And that was shooting as fast as I could reacquire the sight picture out of recoil. A seven-inch spread for 50 shots at 10 yards in rapid fire is plenty good for a self-defense pistol.
On my backyard range, I shoot things like bowling pins, plastic jugs full of water, and old computer monitors. A perforated plastic jug lay on its side near the paper target on which I had just fired the 50-shot group. I lined up the Cougar's sights on the blue plastic lid of the old cranberry juice jug and neatly popped it off from ten yards. The Cougar was starting to impress me.
I backed up to 40 yards. I could consistently hit about five out of nine shots on a 16-inch wide by 12-inch tall steel ram silhouette. As advertised, the Cougar remained pointed at the target throughout the shot cycle, enhancing accuracy. I cannot remember shooting another handgun with a 3.7 inch barrel that inspired such confidence from that distance in just a couple of days shooting. More reps, more accuracy (less crime).
The Stoeger Cougar was boringly reliable. It functioned flawlessly for 450 rounds. Despite my initial misgivings—based on first impressions—I fell deeply in like with the Cougar. Unfortunately, the Cougar didn't always like me back. When I gripped the pistol, a little flesh in the web of my hand bunched up. During those 450 rounds, the Cougar bit me three times. I probably deserved it for judging the gun based on appearances, and my thick, fat palms have been bitten by Berettas, Glocks, Sigs, Brownings, Rugers, Colts, and a host of other pistols.
The Cougar offers a firing system that didn't get much respect, that should have. At $499, it's a budget .45-caliber (in this case) home defense gun that ticks all the right boxes: accuracy, reliability, comfort and practicality. What more could you want? Yeah, well, pay for it then. Otherwise, consider yourself lucky the someone at Stoeger understood the value of the original. And the one before that, too.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3.7 inches
Overall Length: 7 inches
Weight (unloaded):32 ounces
Grips: Black synthetic
Sights: 3-dot.
Action: DA/SA
Finish: Matte Matte black
Capacity: 9
Price: $499
RATINGS (Out of Five):
Style * * * 1/2
Plain matte black that's nicely done, but not flashy or showy. I would prefer a little more war and a lot less War and Peace, but this gun is all business.
Ergonomics * * * *
The grip made shooting a whole lot of .45 ACP a joy and a pleasure. The only knock was the hammer bite; it'd be worth checking your genetic compatibility before buying.
Reliability * * * * *
No failures of any kind.
Overall Rating * * * * 1/2
An unbeatable value proposition that loses half-a-star for a lack of brand cachet. That could change.
90 Responses to Gun Review: Stoeger Cougar .45 ACP
From an environmental standpoint, you probably shouldn't be shooting old computer monitors in your backyard. Similarly, it isn't a good idea to be shooting, smashing, or otherwise destroying electronic materials in general. There are a lot of hazardous chemicals inside, including some heavy metals. It wouldn't take too many destroyed CRT's to contaminate your potable water well. Even "in the country", there are plenty of EPA approved recyclers, including HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) programs sponsored by your local township or municipality.
Nice review though!
What a vagina! The post isn't about hugging trees or loving the environment! For Gods sake, who really makes a jackass comment to a perfectly good gun review that is that unrelated and just a down right smart ass! How do you know that he isn't shooting them over a EPA regulated holding cell and then transporting them to the local recycling center where he makes large donations weekly just because he loves there enthusiasm! You don't! So go say stupid shit somewhere else!
You're a jackass.
Amen! *clap clap*
Good thing you are responding or commenting on something that was said over a year ago!! Nice!
Are you for real???
I'm a female LEO from California [born and raised in Texas] with almost 20 years of service. I'm appalled [though not surprised at all] at your shallow, uneducated, pathetic 'little man' reaction. Your skin-deep macho attitude further reveals your hollow stand. Caring for the environment should be something that comes naturally to everyone [at least to everyone with loving parents or a basic education…]
I have a cougar in 40. I bought it just try to see what 40S&W was all about. At the price, if it was mistake then I atleast it would be a small dollar mistake. After owing higher priced guns the Stoeger is a revelation. It always works, it's pretty accurate, the finish appears durable and it's easy to clean and eats everything. The wider or fat grips are wonderfully comfortable too.
If you want a good solid pistol and can subdue the snob side of things…. go for it.
Oh ya, the grips: I was more than a little tired of plastic frames with fixed grips that are designed for 'narrower is better' over comfort and recoil control. BS! I wanted a full figured pistol with some comfort and the Stoeger/Baretta delivers.
Spike, Do you have issues with your .40 with lower grain rounds? I have to go minimum 180G or my .40 jams.
Outside of that small issue (fixed with going with a heavier grain round) I love my .40. It's also the only gun my girl can fire because shes a wimp and all th eother hand guns hurt her and the .40 doesnt give out pain in her hand lol.
Bought recently manufactured Stoeger 8045 in fall of 2010 for home defense. Installed Trijicon night sights myself without problem contrary to many previous complaints that sight removal was difficult to impossible. Found the single action trigger to be about as good as any non-premium gun and seems to group inside 3 inches with any factory ball ammo. Factory sights shot 3 inches left and at least 6 to 8 inches low depending on the shooter's six o'clock sight picture. Had one last round fail to feed in 150 rounds. Box did not include cleaning brush, both mag and slide springs are very heavy. Pleased with fit and finish. Overall very pleased and would buy again.
Look for your cleaning brush under the foam liner.Thats where I found mine.
This looks like a really high value pistol! But then again it isn't made in the USA…… It's made in Turkey so it makes sense the price is lower than other full size semi-auto pistols.
Bought the new 45acp Couger for tactical side weapon. breack down and clean up was easy. 200rds of Federal, no jams. Fits great, but I prefer the rubber grips, can't seem to find any accessories. So now my two favorites are the Ruger P94 .40 and the new couger 45. If I find a rubber grip to fit, i may lean towards the Couger. Sandman out.
Ebay has so does amazon. Just type stoeger cougar. Beretta cougar or 8000 will fit
I too like the rotating barel… like the Mauser M2. I 'd like one of these as well. Stoeger seems to make a higher quality handgun than ATI's… Zisas.
I've owned and shot my .40 ACP for a year and a half. I've used all kinds of ammo, but prefer the lighter weight of 155 – 165 grain. This has been the most reliable handgun!!! It is very comfortable to shoot (and I have relatively small hands) and my wife even likes it, and she is scary accurate with it too! We took my sister-in-law, who had never fired a weapon, and she was putting shots in a 4″ group at 10 yards within 15 minutes.
The gun is also very easy to "take down" and clean. I am sold on this Stoeger Cougar 8040 and would immediately purchase another one if something happened to this one.
I bought my Cougar .45 last fall and have run several hundered rounds through it with no issues. I had a couple of missfires with reloaded ammo I got from another shooter, but I blame that on the ammo, not the gun. I have smallish hands so the size of the grip took a little getting used to, and I tend to shoot off to the left and a little low, but with some compensation the gun shoots straight and true. All and all a great value and a fine weapon.
i own a .40 cougar and i love the thing was looking for something that size and caliber we priced them up and for our budget would of ended up with a pocket pistol, but i had a friend sell me this was a good price and as soon as i saw it was hooked, i love berettas so this was what i wanted, i stand in my friends yard and shoot have not fired at a real target just popping off but have not had any jams with over 200 rounds shot some hitman style (gun turned sideways) fun very loud
I just bought a Stoeger .45 acp.got it saturday and ran through 200 rounds in a few days. Ive had no problems, and love the gun. Ive ordered a Barska green laser with built in rail for it. As soon as it comes in Ill let you know if it fits. Im not leaning towards the plastic grip though. Does anyone have any idea where I could get a rubber grip or even upgrade from what I have. Im open to suggestions. One more thing. I hear people refering to it as a brand of beretta and S&W. Which one would it be?
I reviewed this pistol for a printzine with very much the same experiences as you report. After reading several of your reviews, I find them totally credible, interesting and informative.
The Storm is the polymer bottomed version of this. My review sample had a two pound lighter DA trigger which made it faster for transition shots. It has the same good recoil management and reliability as the cougar.
I purchased a Stoeger Cougar model 8045 last fall and it has performed wonderfully. I had difficulty finding extra magazines nut eventually Stoeger took pity on a frustrated customer and sold me two mags even though they don't appear for sale on their website. It appears that Stoeger made some modification inside the magwell because .45 Beretta Cougar magazines will not eject from a Stoeger 8045. I purchased a ProMag magazine and a Beretta magazine for the .45 Beretta Cougar and neither would eject freely. The Stoeger magazine works flawlessly.
Houge aluminum grips look beautiful on the pistol and I discovered that a Fobus Evolution holster made for a Beretta Px4 is a good fit. Alessi Gunleather in NY, Mernickle in Nevada, and Andrews Custom Leather in Florida have all told me that they can make holsters for my Stoeger at a reasonable price quote.
Why wouldn't Beretta magazines work? The Beretta and Stoeger are virtually the same gun!
I have the 8040 and 8045 and have no problem with Beretta magazines. Beretta makes the Stoeger mags.
To expand on my last posting, and apologise for the mispelling (fat thumbs andBlackBerry touchscreen) the Hogue grips are those made for a Beretta .45 caliber Cougar and the fit is very good. Kramer Holsters also tells me that they can make a hoslter for the Stoeger; as with Alessi one has to order a holster for a Baretta Cougar .45 and tell them that it is a Stoeger with a light rail. Kramer however will charge an extra $10.00 to $20.00 for the rail. For personal service Tom Kulwicki at Alessi answers his own emails (I was working at my desk at 4:30 a.m. when he contacted me) and Sam Andrews at Andrews Custom Leather answers the phone in his shop (you need to check out the 10 magzine carrier for his Monarch shoulder rig designed for a security officer at the U. S. embassy in Beruit).
The Cougar has functioned without fail. It is a hardy and well designed weapon and is a real value for the money.
I have the Stoeger Couger with the laser/light as shown in the picture above. I am looking for a holster for it but have been unable to find one. Would you point me in the right direction.
I am not sure about a holster to accomodate the pistol with a laser attached. I am purchasing a Talon Plus IWB holster from Alessi Gun Holsters. Try calling Tom Kulwicki with Alessi at (716) 706-0321; he's a pleasure to talk to and has been making holsters for quite a while. If you don't need a holster for both gun and laser you can order from Alessi on-line by ordering for a Beretta Cougar model 8045 and then specify that its for a Stoeger 8045 with a rail.
I own a Fobus Evolution paddle holster made for a Beretta Storm Px4 that is a perfect fit. Also, the folks at Mernickle Holsters said that they could produce a holster for the Stoeger .45, as did Sam Andrews with Andrews Custom Leather at (386) 462-0576; Sam is another great guy to talk to and has been in business for 30 years.
Richard. Try Comp-Tac.Com
I bought a OWB KYDEX HOLSTER with 45 degree FBI can't for $65. Has a hex head tension screw adjustable with their enclosed Allen wrench.
Comp Tac is a GREAT company.
Best of luck!
I am not sure about a holster to accomodate the pistol with a laser attached. I am purchasing a Talon Plus IWB holster from Alessi Gun Holsters. Try calling Tom Kulwicki with Alessi at (716) 706-0321; he's a pleasure to talk to and has been making holsters for quite a while. If you don't need a holster for both gun and laser you can order from Alessi on-line by ordering for a Beretta Cougar model 8045 and then specify that its for a Stoeger 8045 with a rail.
I own a Fobus Evolution paddle holster made for a Beretta Storm Px4 that is a perfect fit. Also, the folks at Mernickle Holsters said that they could produce a holster for the Stoeger .45, as did Sam Andrews with Andrews Custom Leather at (386) 462-0576; Sam is another great guy to talk to and has been in business for 30 years. You can also try
You can also check with Blade-Tech. They've made 3 custom kydex holsters for me and 2 custom knife sheaths.
The Blade Tech holsters usually run $100-$200. If you check CheaperThanDirt you can find universal type holsters-belt and thigh type. Blackhawk makes a universal SpecOps holster also.
i want to purchase it tnx
I am told that the 9mm & .40 s&w magazines work just fine. I purchased both Beretta and Pro Mag magazines for the .45 and they just would not eject. I spoke with a fellow Mann & Sons (Stoeger's accessory distributor) and he speculated that Stoeger may have made a small modification to the mag well on the .45.
I just purchased my new Stoeger 8045 on the 4th of July.
The first thing I did was take it home for a thourough cleaning. Good thing Kuz it was a mess.
Fifty rounds later with not one issue, I know I made the right choice.
I cant wait to accessorise this gun with rubber grips and a polished barrell.
If your looking for a .45 you can spend more but why. Robert S.
Stoeger now has extra magazines for sale on their web site. Check their online store under "parts". They are $40.00 each.
Have ran over 5000 rnds. thru my stoeger couger 9mm it has been accurate and flawless operation.Good gun if you want reliability and accuracy!
Just purchased a Stoeger 8045,finding magazines to be very stiff.Any suggestions?Should I try others or just fill them and hope they loosen up?
They will loosen up. Give them 50 to 100 rounds.
Thanks Richard,not sure when I will be able to shoot.Filled four clips and my finger tips are bruised to the bone.Sounds wimpy but true.Have a great day.
Buy an UpLULA magazine loader, I highly recommend them.
I've been reading the threads as I just recently purchased the 8045. I'm a lefty and field stripped and switched the magazine release w/ relative ease. I like the weight and feel of the grip, excited about putting some rounds thru this Beretta clone. My concern is finding a concealable holster? With the accessory rail this might be difficult, any ideas from those of you that have owned this model for some time?
Look at my previous postings. I have a Fobus Evolution paddle holster for a Beretta Px4 that fits and an IWB that I ordered from Alessi should arrive next week. There is also a fellow with a posting on Concealedcarryforum.com who has photos of his .45 Cougar in a DeSantis Mini-Scabbard made for an H&L P30. Also try Mernickle in Nevada and Andrews Custom Leather in Florida
Thanks RT, I must have missed your previous comments…..will check out your suggestions.
Looked at some suggestions made, the Desantis had some various options, however, from the shelf, I went w/ a Bulldog nylon, not really a fan of nylon but stitching seems good and fit is tight and secure w/ no snags, we'll see over the long haul how much it stretches. Price was reasonable for a shoulder holster w/ opposing 2 mag carry…….thanks for your insight, it helped narrow the gap.
Sorry, that was a Mini-Scabbard for an H&K P30.
I spoke with Tom Kulwicki at Alessi Gun Holsters this afternoon. A mold for the Stoeger .45 still isn't available so Tom acquired a model 8045 Stoeger and molded my holster around the actual weapon. Any holster that he makes for the Beretta Cougar .45 he can make for the Stoeger. You can reach Tom at (716) 706-0321. Just thought that I'd pass that along.
I tried the 8045 in a universal belly-band, holds the gun and extra mag with virtually no printing through a tail out shirt. Living in the south one has to get imaginative with concealed carry…this is the first 45 that is big enough to control and still hide under your shirt…and it shoots dead on , close to a "name" piece I have that cost three times as much
I received the Talon Plus IWB holster from Alessi Gun Holsters this afternoon and it an absolutely perfect fit. Tom delivered exactly as he promised and I can highly recommend his company's work.
Appreciate all the insight on holsters, like to pass along what I've found to be a remarkable cleaner, http://www.paulcousa.com/wipeout.htm. This stuff is amazing and I won't use anything else since trying it. Check out the link. I'm partial to the foam but everyone has their own preference.
The cleaning kit Stoeger includes with the Cougar is quite servicable. Another tip on gunleather; Troy Harp @ Brigade Leather is taking orders again (he's a one man shop) and he tells me that making a holster for a .45 caliber Stoeger Cougar is no problem. The wait time is about 12 weeks. Troy's model M-5 Apsis is pretty cool. FYI: "Apsis" was the name of the shield carried by ancient Greek infantry.)
Sorry, that should be "Aspis". You'd think a guy who has taught at the collegiate level would learn to spell.
I got the Stoeger Cougar 9mm, it came with a plastic guide rod, it was bend, and now I need to replace it with the metal guide rod, please tell me where I can find it? Thanks!
Try contacting the folks at Stoeger. I've found them to be very helpful in the past. You could also try looking for parts for the older Beretta 9mm Cougar.
To the guy with the stiff magazines.
I just bought my 8045 F and had a similar problem. I could not load the mags without hurting my hands. VERY DIFFICULT.
I took my mags appart and lubed the holy heck out of them. Especially the plastic slider. Once I opened them up, lubed them, reassembled them, they worked fine. I was having trouble with the magazine release button also. I saturated the entire assembly with gun oil and it helped a lot. It still seems a little stiff to me, but I have a thumb injury which is preventing me from using full strength on it which may be part of the problem.
I just purchase the Stoeger Cougar 8000 F and use it in the range for Aim Shooting. For the first time I ever fired the 50 rounds with superb accuracy and the feeling is very good. Grip is very comfortable according to my palm size.
Thank you Stoeger Industries.
To clear up a few points:
1) Stoeger is owned by Beretta, not S&W
2) since the Cougar was designed as a LEO weapon the grips are designed for comfort not flat for concilment. Makes a big difference doesn't it?
3) 'Safari Land" has holsters for the Cougar (cop gun? Look for cop gear!)
4) Mine handles 110gn (?) just fine.
Spike. Try Hogue grips. Look under Beretta 8000 series Hogue grips G610 series.
I love my Stoegar Cougar!
Very informative thread….thanks to all. I looked at an 8045 today and will more than likely go back after it tomorrow. The piece has a wonderful feel in my hand
Update: Home on R&R from the Middle East, took my AR15 & Stoeger 8045 to the range, 4 hours later. Shot PMC 230 grn, 500rds on the Stoeger, NO Jams, 50M targets all rounds in the chest, rapid fire works well. Also installed the Laser/Light combo, wieghs a little more but still accurate as hell. I bought a Hogue sleeve and will install when I return in May 2012 after my tour is up, CCW in my Biker vest is just a tad heavy. SANDMAN OUT
Hope it's your shooting and not the gun but with my 2340 Sig at 50 yds I have always consistantly grouped 11shots out of 11 in 8″ . I've never adjusted either sight from the factory. I was looking at and considering the Cougar because of the non lifting barrel. I figured it'd make for a more accurate gun. The Sig barrel raises about 3mm when shot. But after your review the Cougar doesn't sound very accurate.
I've owned my 8045 for several months now and find this piece to be very accurate up to 40 yards w/ placement in a tight grouping over multiple clips. I'm no marksman by any means but am satisfied w/ grouping. The rotary barrel keeps the muzzle down and on target very well for a larger caliber pistol….for cost and accuracy this gun does not disappoint.
I've had a Cougar in .40S&W for 2 years. I'm usually a .45ACP and .357 guy so I bought it because I wanted to 'experiment' with 40S&W and not spend a lot of money. It is so comfortable to shoot (grip designed for comfort, not concealment) and when combined with a Safari-land leather holster it is now my usual carry even though I have various 1911's, .38's and 357's to choose from. It is a very good tool and not a BBQ gun to be sure, but its finish is all business and damn tough.
I may have to 'experiment' with an 8045 too!
Whats your preferred sight pic on the Cougars? I heard it likes the center dot to cover the poi.
I must have got lucky w/ my 8045, it's basically fixed sights and mine seems pretty close from point of aim to point of impact. It might be off a little, or more likely, I've got a shaky hand. I've heard that some owners have noticed low to the left and the cure was to send it back to the manufacturer or local gunsmith to be tweeked. Of course shooting style, left handed, right handed or two handed could be a determining factor? I'm not aware of replacement sights…since this isn't really a concealment weapon it might be easier to get accuracy from the pic rail w/ a laser?
For anyone who is interested I have found a relatively low cost leather paddle holster tjat works for the .45 Stoeger Cougar. The Tagua model PD2-420 made for the Sig P229 & Beretta Px4 Storm. I purchased the holster for $45.00 and while it's not a perfect fit it works quite nicely. An added surprise is that it also fits my Ruger SR40C. Tagua is a company whose holsters are made in Paraguay with offices in Miami, FL. The quality is quite good.
With quality ammo, the .45 model of this pistol is the most accurate and most comfortable .45 I have had the pleasure of shooting. Comparing the Cougar to a 1911 is like comparing a T-Bird to a Model A. But, as mentioned in the caveats above, be sure you have quality ammo. I carried some el-cheapo reloads to the Sheriff's range and was plagued by jams. Thankfully they had some jacketed ammo in brass casings, and the Cougar responded perfectly. Great pistol for home defense. Thanks for the great article.
I got my Stoeger 8045 a few days ago. I was really impressed with the feel and accuracy. My only complaint is that the slide release lever is a real pain to use. You gotta really press hard to release the slide!!
Just Bought a Stogneo e Compact 9MM i fired 100, rounds FLAWLESS GUN i have a beretta px 4 storm no comparsion the stoger out beats[1 the bereta yes realy……….this is my cary gun. i have {3} stogers {1} beretta/ {1 Springfield} all 9s looking to sell px4 storm never fired ans a beautyful 1911 springfield, also willing to trade a beretta 8045 has to be 100%………….. the stoger is the BEST FIREARM I EVER OWNED…………Pat L. P.I.
I just purchased the .45 ca Cougar, took it home and field stripped it and reassembled it with a friend who knows about guns. I'm a novice when it comes to disassembly/reassembly, but my friend has beenworking on all kinds of guns for years. We stripped it and assembled it, but when it is together again the slide won't pull back. I figure that we're doing someting wrong, but can't figure out how to get this pistol back together so it works. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I rather shoot it at a bad guy than have to throw it at him.
You have the block in backwards. I have the old Beretta 8045 cougar, and on the block, there should be an arrow. Turn it around and put the gun back together.
Dustin: Thanks for the response. I got it together properly and fired my new Couger 8045 for the first time this past Friday. I have small hands from a genetic anomily, carpel tunnel syndrome, and arthritis in my wrist, so I found the recoil a bit painful. But it is GREAT gun and after getting used to it, I started getting five icnh groups at seven yards.
The reason the slide wouldn't work was due to not having the cam on the block riding on the spiral groove on the top of the barrel. Stoger's manual needs to say out of the gate that the different calibers don't go together the same as far as the barrel and the spring blocks are concerned. They should add better photos of the block positions on the different models. The one manual fits all approach dosen't work all that well.
Except for the Turkish to English translation and lack of better reassembly, I am very satisfied with the performance and accuracy, especially considering it has a 3 1/2″ barrel. I believe there are recoil reducing grips for this pistol, so adding this should help keep my weak "girly" hands from aching after 20 plus rounds at the range.
I give the Couger a thumbs up. It a quality piece at a reasonabe price.
my wife baught the stoeger couger 45 acp for my 45th birthday, it handles and shoots great, the only draw back is once my wife finished shooting she looked at me and said " I like my new 45″ I guess she for got it was my Birthday present, the fight is on LOL
I have the 8045 and love the pistol. My only complaint is that parts seem to be very difficult to find. Maybe I'm just not looking in the right place… I wonder does anyone makes an extended barrel for this?…
Sorry… "make". Can't type…
I believe CA had a 4″ brl made specifically for their leo(very rare) but that was for the 8000. Never heard of an extended brl for the 8045
I bought my Cougar when they first came out. $360
The recoil is perfect, thanks to the wide grip (I have big hands).
It's a little big and heavy for a carry weapon but, it just reminds me that it's there.
For a gun that fires a half ounce of metal, I can live with the weight. Don't bring a BB gun to a gunfight.
It's also very comfortable to practice with. No fatigue.
I've had mine for 6 months and CC it everywhere (with a shoulder rig) and love it! Way too heavy to carry iwb though.
Purchased the Stoeger Cougar in 9 mm in January 2013. Easy shooting. Recoil is less than expected because of rotating barrel design. Happiness costs $400!
Last week I obtained one of the last Beretta 8045's to be made in Italy, before the transfer of the equipment to Turkey. Mine even has the lower rail, which, as I understand it, was only one of twelve Beretta 8045's that had that, prior to Stoeger picking up the line and adding the lower rail.
I shot the 8045 over the weekend and found exactly what the writer of this article said: it's a dream to shoot and it doesn't beat up your hand. The felt recoil is considerably less than my 1911 and it's accurate enough to repeatedly pop up spent 12-gauge shotgun shells placed on the ground at about 4 yards.
This gun is going to replace my Beretta 96A1 (.40S&W) for winter carry. I can't wait for the weather to chill down so I can wear my discreet carry vest.
I bought a Stoeger 8045 several years ago and it is easily my favorite firearm. I wish all the other guns I own (American made or foreign) were made to this standard. I talked a coworker into getting an 8040 and that one has a special place in his heart as well. After shooting his pistol I now want the complete Cougar 8000 series (one in every caliber).
My only wish is that I could find an extended magazine for the 8045. I used to use this as my CCW but it was like lugging an infant around on your hip. Due to its heft it has since been relegated to nightstand duty and so a few extra rounds in the mag could be beneficial. If you're going to comment "Learn to shoot more accurately" save it; I can consistently hit the lid of a soup can at 30 feet (probably due to the rotating barrel) with the cougar but adrenaline does funny things with your aim and trigger squeeze in stressful situations. If someone knows of a place to get extended mags for this gun please share a link. I'd be indebted.
Warning- beware of sticker shock ! lol
I've known about these guys for a while and have actually spoken to the wife/head order taker. Sticker shock indeed. I know it takes time to manufacture these things, and they're probably worth the money, but DAMN!
I wonder if I could just graft an existing hicap Glock (or other) mag to an existing 8045 mag. Cut off the Glock feed lips, bend the new opening to match the floor plate profile of the 8045. Probably easier said than done. There's a local gun show in town in a couple of weeks. I think I'll dig through their used magazine junk pile to find a couple of donors to see how feasible this is.
I carried a Beretta Cougar as a Duputy, was issued. I hated it. It was one of the worst POS I have ever shot. The thing was a jam-o-matic and left me hanging many times. I was better off throwing it at the suspect.
Thanks for the fake posting.
Everyone else has excellent service from their Cougar…
I carried one as well Nick. As a 30 year Sheriff's Deputy, it was the best issued gun I ever carried.
I just purchased a Stoeger Cougar 40 from Shoot Straight on sale at $299. We cleaned it and put 50 rounds through it the first day. Recoil was,similar to my Beretta PX4 9mm and accuracy was not a problem. It seems a great gun for the price. Tonight I bought an auto loader to save my thumbs.
I'm on my third 8045. The first two were begged/purchased out of my hands by friends when I took them to the range and let them shoot it. I am loading 200 gr. LSWC over IMR 4756 and my 8045 is shooting 4-5″ groups at 25 yards. At 50 feet, one large ragged hole with perhaps two out of the hole from my trigger finger. While the grip is fat compared to a 1911, it sure is comfortable to shoot.
Better hold on to this one Stu, word on the street, Stoeger has discontinued the 8045 from the Cougar family, only offering the 40 & 9…and as far as I can tell, I don't see it on Stoeger's site anymore though they make mention of it in their advertisement?
Indeed, this one is going nowhere. I've already put the D spring in and am planning on working on the trigger in single action. I've worked up some loads that give very good accuracy also.
Stoeger is a subsidiary of Beretta made on original Beretta machinery.


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Ehlert1898.pdf: An extensive review of operational seismographs at the end of 1890s. This file contains Ehlert, R. (1898a). Zusammenstellung, Erläuterung und kritische Beurtheilung der wichtigsten Seismometer mit besonderer Berücksichtigung ihrer praktischen Verwendbarkeit. Beiträge zur Geophysik 3, 350-475, and Ehlert, R. (1898b). Das dreifache Horizontalpendel. Beiträge zur Geophysik 3, 481-494.
Schweitzer2003.pdf: This file contains "Early German contributions to modern seismology", which is Part A of the German National Report, written by J. Schweitzer (published in Chapter 79.24 of the International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology).
Udias2002.pdf: This file contains "The Jesuit contribution to seismology" written by A. Udias and W. Stauder (published in Chapter 3 of the International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology).
Utsu2003.pdf: This file contains "Historical development of seismology in Japan", which is Part 2 of the Centennial Report of Japan, written by T. Utsu (published in Chapter 79.33 of the International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology).
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"Through art," believes rangy athletic Bartlett Hayes, Jr., 62, "the student learns to adapt and meet the unexpected. The quarterback learns this on the football field; the student can learn it in the gallery." As an art teacher at Phillips Academy, Andover, since 1933, and head of the prep school's Addison Gallery of American Art since 1940, Bart Hayes has taught two generations of Andover boys how to adapt, and in the process set nationwide precedents in art instruction and appreciation. Says Metropolitan Museum Director Thomas P. F. Hoving, who attended Andover's archrival Exeter: "Bart Hayes is the best...
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SILVER SPRING, Md. — Plenty of people dream of leaving their jobs to become teachers. Today, more people are doing it. • Peter Vos ran an Internet startup. Now he teaches computer science to middle school kids in Maryland. • Jaime McLaughlin used to do people's taxes. Now he teaches math to sixth- graders in Chicago. • Alisa Salvans was a makeup artist at Saks department store. Now she teaches high school chemistry in suburban Dallas.
These teachers, with real-life experience and often with deep knowledge of their subjects, are answering a call to service that is part of a strategy to dramatically boost the size and quality of the teaching work force.
Career switchers make up about one-third of the ranks of new teachers, and that number has jumped in the past decade. Now, as the recession deepens, even more people are deciding to become teachers.
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For Vos, the Maryland teacher, it started with Dr. Seuss and Winnie the Pooh. He would read to kids at his children's school — dramatic readings, with different character voices — and he loved the feeling he was making a difference. The children cried when he finished Stuart Little.
"I actually enjoyed it a lot more than I expected, and the kids really took to it," Vos said. "The kids who really looked forward to this the most, the ones who were giving me big hugs when I showed up, were struggling readers."
Vos, 50, was hooked. His background was not in reading but in science and computers; he was a neuroscientist before starting his Internet company. He wound up at Argyle Middle School, an information technology magnet school in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.
Like Vos, McLaughlin is motivated by that "touchy-feely camaraderie" he has with his students. He teaches math at Albert R. Sabin Magnet School, a Spanish-language school in Chicago.
He dealt with people in his old job, as an accountant with two big firms. But it was always about money.
Teaching is different. "Those kids really are pretty much your family six, seven, eight hours a day," he said. "You're helping raise them."
McLaughlin, 38, had practical motivations, too. He had always wanted to be a teacher — his father and uncles are in education — but he didn't think it paid enough. Once he got married and had a son, there was a second income that would let him take a pay cut. And there was a little boy he could spend more time with, if his workday ended with the school bell.
"We have that much more time to spend together," McLaughlin said.
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Interest has surged in becoming a teacher, and more pathways are emerging to get people there quickly.
The New Teacher Project, which helps people switch from other careers to the classroom, said 29,576 people have applied to its teaching fellows programs this year, a 44 percent increase over last year.
There has been similar interest in Teach For America, which recruits new college graduates, although not career-switchers. The organization has received more than 35,000 applications, 42 percent more than last year.
Not everyone who applies will make it into the classroom. But the avalanche of applications is encouraging to the Obama administration, which plans to dramatically increase the number of teachers. Career-changers are an important part of the plan.
"One of the only benefits of living in such tough economic times now is that you have folks getting laid off and looking for work," said Arne Duncan, President Barack Obama's education secretary. "There are great folks out there who are passionate, who care a lot about children, who often have great content knowledge — math, science, humanities, whatever it might be — who just didn't happen to major in education. We want to help get them into the classroom."
In his old job as chief executive of Chicago Public Schools, Duncan brought hundreds of career-changers, including McLaughlin, into the classroom. They went through a highly selective program that puts them through intensive summer training, then starts them full time in the fall while they keep doing evening coursework.
Duncan, together with the New Teacher Project, began the Chicago Teaching Fellows program with the help of federal grants. The economic stimulus bill signed by Obama provides even more money for getting career-changers into the classroom.
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Programs such as Chicago's can be the answer for people who don't have the time or money to earn another college degree.
That is what Salvans, now a chemistry teacher at Richardson High School in suburban Dallas, was looking for when she decided to become a teacher. She had put herself through college as a makeup artist, which wound up paying more than entry-level jobs when she graduated with an environmental chemistry degree.
Salvans, 39, stuck with makeup until her second daughter was born. Then she decided her schedule managing a counter at Saks, combined with her husband's as a restaurant manager, was too hectic for two kids.
Friends had always said she would make a good teacher. Salvans applied to Texas Teaching Fellows, a program like Chicago's that trains teachers in the summertime and lets them teach full time in the fall.
She had to go through a rigorous, six-hour interview.
"Part of the interview was that you had to do a teaching session for five to 10 minutes," Salvans said. "I thought, 'Well, I haven't taught science.' But what I would do all the time is teach women about makeup and their faces.
"So I got pencils and toothbrushes at the dollar store and taught everybody how to measure out and find the best eyebrow shape," she said.
Not all programs are as selective as those in Texas and Chicago. Of the 600 or so alternate teacher certification programs in the 50 states, many admit most of the people who apply.
At the other end of the spectrum, some require so much coursework — 30 hours, in some cases — they may as well be college degree programs. That discourages some very attractive candidates from applying.
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Despite the challenges of teaching, career-changers tend to stay on the job longer than other new teachers, said Emily Feistritzer, who heads the National Center for Alternative Certification.
Their maturity makes them more prepared for teaching — they are older and wiser and often have children of their own. Their life experience is also relevant to the classroom, she said.
"It's not just theoretical knowledge," Feistritzer said. "They can bring in how it's used and use examples from the real world."
All three teachers say they are here to stay.
McLaughlin, after only two years in the classroom, can't imagine another career change. "I'm a lifer now. I'm going to be in this till the end," he said.


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A tragic incident took place at Gumpanpally village of Achchampet mandal in Mahbubnagar district. A farmer, has made arrangement of a fence around his farm land with plantation of Maize crop, in order to get protection from wild pigs and other animals, which very often come to the lands from nearby Nallamalla forest and destroy the plantation. It has been reported that the farmer, as part of daily routine, came near to his farm land.He was shocked to see that one Bear is trying to come out from the fence, as it was trapped. The farmer tried to make way for the Bear but in the process, the Bear attacked him and he died. Watch the video.


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Links for Nov. 12 Largo Times: Beyond the Gridiron
Every week during the regular season, Beyond the Gridiron took a look at the Largo High School football program from different perspectives. This week, for the final chapter, we talk to the seniors about what they've learned during the year.
The backup quarterback has one of the toughest jobs on a football team. He practices all week with the expectation that he will get limited, if any, time on the field during the game. He spends the majority of Friday nights just beyond the gridiron, watching from the sideline as the starting quarterback takes most of the snaps. But it is a role that Largo High's Russell Hyde, a junior, takes seriously, as you can see in our video report.


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TROY, N.Y. – Police responded to a report of a pipe bomb in a parking garage Friday.
Patrols investigated the suspicious item at the Uncle Same Parking garage.
Precautions were taken and after an examination it was determined the item was not harmful. It has been descirbed as a "flashlight type cylindrical metal tube with tape on the end."
Police are now saying that although the item had no potential for explosion, it was designed to resemble an IED. Detectives of the Troy Police Depatrment are looking for the sourse and motive.


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Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 18:245-9. 2007..89). Our retrospective study did not suggest that adding VPVR was superior in terms of anatomic or quality of life outcomes. Prospective assessment of the role of VPVR in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse is needed...


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Britain says Iran stoning execution would be 'unacceptable'
Britain told Iran Tuesday that it would view the execution of an Iranian mother convicted of adultery as "utterly unacceptable", amid reports that she could be killed imminently, officials said.
Junior foreign minister Alistair Burt spoke with the Iranian charge d'affairs in London, who was unable to confirm if Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani was due to be killed shortly, a Foreign Office statement said.
"I asked for any information he might have on this to be made available to us, but took the opportunity to remind him that the UK government would regard the execution of Ms. Ashtiani as utterly unacceptable," Burt said.
"It would be an act which would be condemned by us and partners throughout the EU. I hope the world will see a good response from the authorities in Tehran."
Earlier, Burt said he was "deeply disturbed" by reports from human rights activists that Mohammadi-Ashtiani could be killed as early as Wednesday.
"The world watches and waits," he said.
Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, a 43-year-old mother of two, faces death by stoning for adultery, notably with a man convicted of her husband's murder, for which she was also found guilty.
Since July, Iranian officials have said repeatedly that the stoning sentence has been stayed, in the face of an international outcry.


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CD Rates: Your Actual Rate of Return on a CD Investment These Days
This week, 12 month CD rates are averaging just 1.41 percent. Factor in the rate of inflation, which has fallen 0.7 percent ( Bureau of Labor Statistics' CPI-U) over the last 12 months the rate of return is a little better.
You can find 12 month CD rates higher than the national average of 1.41 percent which makes your return even better. Search MonitorBankRates.com for the best CD rates in your area.
As long as your investment returns are higher than the rate of inflation you will be in good shape in the long run, stuffing your money under a mattress is never a good investment. Though I have to admit, last fall during those scary times when several large banks were failing the thought of stuffing my money under a mattress was very appealing.
Since the rate of inflation is down over the past 12 months your buying power has increased this year over last. $9,904.18 buys the same amount of goods and services in 2009 that $10,000 bought in 2008 ( CPI Inflation Calculator). The 0.7 percent decline in inflation is mainly due to a 25 percent drop in energy prices. Remove energy and food from the index and prices have actually gone up 1.9 percent. Though who doesn't use food and energy? Outside of housing costs food and energy make up a big part of expenses.
When your certificate of deposit matures and you start searching those pathetic CD rates just think about the rate of inflation and the buying power of your dollars. You'll probably feel a little better about the rate of return.
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Gandhinagar: A visitor from Kolkata has gone missing from spiritual guru Asaram Bapu's ashram in Ahmedabad, his family has told police.
According to a complaint lodged with the Sabarmati police, Krishna Prasad Sahu, 53, disappeared last month after the other six family members retired for the night at the ashram at Motera.
The family had since returned to Kolkata but came back to file a complaint after Sahu remained untraced.


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While much of the country prepares for the Great Storm of '13, kind of hoping to find their Rudolph to guide their Buicks to the packie for some brew before the road shutdown. we, the global Egotastic! community help assist in these hard times by coming together round a relief package of hot celebrity skin known as Reader Finds. Hey, everybody has a special talent to contribute, this is ours.
This week's Reader Finds includes Australian actress Lily Sullivan nekkid in Mental (thanks to EgoReader 'Pito'), Jennifer Lawrence bare bottom on X-Men set (blessed be 'Bobby'), Alessandra Ambrosio slipping lip in her bikini (kudos to 'Drew'), Sarah Harding nip slip delights (dropped from above by 'GPlock'), a better view of the infamous Emma Watson nip slip at Glastonbury (we bow down to 'Michael), Keri Russell delightful pokes in Eight Days a Week (poking provided by 'Joey'), recently divorced Liberty Rossnekkid modeling pics (thanks to 'Steve N.'), another view of the Beyonce nipple-gate from The Super Bowl (handed off by 'Tom Tom'), Kate Mara sideboobs from House of Cards (many Internet points for 'Khan'), Alice Goodwin topless in bedroom shoot for Ketchup (wicked contributory via 'Dylan'), Bai Ling nekkid in Locked Down (courtesy of cub reporter 'Chris'), Vikki Blows topless calendar shoot (delivered by 'Dave'), and Belen Rodriguez see-through ta-ta's (many many thanks to 'Stephen'). Talk about a hand and mouthful of skin. My, oh, my. Enjoy.


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The Four H's to Avoid the Cold Season
It's about that time of year again, it seems that everyone is getting sick. Whether you are home alone or trying to protect yourself from the sniffles of that co-worker at work or classmate or dorm mate. Here are a few things you?could try.
1. Humidity
Cold viruses thrive in dry weather.
If you do have a humidifier then you could use it but they are pricey so if you don't we've got you covered!?All you need is a sink, hot water and a towel.
Fill your sink with the hottest water possible from the tap or if you like you can boil it and place it in a large bowl. Then place a towel over your head?to keep the steam from escaping and then breathe the steam. This?should help clear up congestion and open the sinuses.
2. Honey
I'm sure you've heard of drinking honey with tea to soothe a sore throat. I find it very effective to easy a scratchy throat especially when mixing lemon, lime or kabosu with it.?Mixing a couple of teaspoons (or tablespoons, if you like) into hot tea or hot water or hot water and lemon and
ginger is probably of the easiest cold remedies there is.
Some even say that 2 teaspoons of honey before sleep was as effective of a cough suppressant as some over the counter medications. Hey it is even cheaper and better tasting so why not give it a try?
3. Hit the Sac
I realize that this is easier said than done for some busy people but getting that extra sleep gives your immune system some more time to recover. Try to get as close to the recommended daily allowance for adults – seven to nine hours.
4. Healthy Food
There has been numerous research on the effects of vitamin C and zinc in cold relief. While vitamin C seems to be best for yourself for keeping that cold off you from the one next to you it certainly doesn't hurt to add a little more vitamin C into your diet. Zinc, on the other hand, might help with actual cold symptom relief.
Surprisingly enough the only food that contains both vitamin C and zinc happens to be those spiky artichokes. Or you will just have to settle on a combination of foods to get the required vitamin C and zinc.
For Vitamin C:
Citrus fruits: Oranges, lemons, limes, kiwi, grapefruit, strawberries
Sweet red and green peppers, for more foods high in Vitamin C click here.
For Zinc:
Sesame seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Dark chocolate
I am a big fan of my Kabosu and Honey remedy for boasting immune system, ginger tea for sore throats and Goji and Honey for colds. Everyone has their remedy to fend off the cold of the one next to you at work or school. What's yours? Tweet us at @fbliangcha.
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Picture: Annie Lennox's daughter Tali Lennox Scottish Fashion Awards held at the SECC Clyde Auditorium - Arrivals Glasgow, Scotland - 11.06.12
Bbc show The Voice has been dealt a cruel blow as Eurhythmics star Annie Lennox refused to participate after being offered a judging role. The U.K channel will have to continue their search, but anyone offered the chance will now know that they're a second choice after this very public rejection.
The show follows a similar format to popular Itv show, The X Factor or American Idol, but, as the name suggests, is only concerned with it's contestants singing talents, rather than their physical appearance. It's a unique selling point, and seemingly provided a successful platform in its first series, but viewing figures soon dropped, and a planned tour featuring the show's contestants has since been scrapped. This high profile snub will be embarrassing for the TV giants. Lennox, fresh from performing at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony, was earmarked as a replacement for the ex-voice coach and judge Tom Jones. The Welsh legend had previously stated his intent to return to the show, on the proviso that he had a say on the appointment of judges. Lulu is being touted as a possible alternative, but who's to say that she'll accept the role, considering the Bbc's latest failure to attract big name talent to its flagship talent show.
Annie would have been a coup, especially considering her festive album A Christmas Cornucopia - released in 2010 - sold more than 80 million copies. She has also accumulated 8 Brit Awards in a 30-year career. The singer was never likely to get involved in a show of this nature, as a source close to Annie explained to The Mirror: "Annie has been vocal in the past about her distaste for talent shows so it would have been somewhat hypocritical to take part." The Voice is due to return with a second series in early 2013, and everyone at the show will be hoping to keep hold of current stars Jessie J, Danny O'Donoghue and Will.I.AM will stay on board.


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Hammers think twice about Diouf deal
West Ham United have been offered Blackburn Rovers forward El-Hadji Diouf but the relegation strugglers have a number of concerns about the controversial Senegal international.
• Nelsen signs new Rovers deal
• Steve Kean signs until 2013
• Argentine Riquelme not arriving
Blackburn's new boss Steve Kean believes Diouf is too high maintenance after all his off and on the pitch problems and has made the striker available for transfer.
Earlier this month Diouf was forced to defend himself after QPR boss Neil Warnock accused him of mocking Jamie Mackie after he broke his leg during his side's FA Cup tie at Ewood Park and the 30-year-old was accused of spitting at West Ham fans when he was playing for Liverpool in 2002.
But it is not only the controversy that follows Diouf that has forced the Hammers to think twice about the possible transfer, the forward's strike rate is also in question.
West Ham sources told ESPNsoccernet: "Diouf is a possibility. We have quite a few strikers now to choose from. But does he score enough goals? We are currently weighing up the situation but are aware of his availability."
Meanwhile, it has been revealed that on-loan Manchester City defender Wayne Bridge is costing the Hammers £2.5 million. Not only are West Ham picking up his full £90,000-a-week wages, but they are also paying Manchester City £300,000 for the loan fee, and £200,000 for the agent's fees.
"We have been linked with Joe Cole, but how many £90,000-a-week footballers can a club like West Ham sign up?" the West Ham insider told ESPNsoccernet.
"It's unrealistic, but we are pushing the boat out to try to stay up and Wayne Bridge is a perfect example, with a six month loan spell costing wages of about £2 million, £300,000 loan fee on top of the wages, plus a £200,000 agents fee."
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San Jose, CA, United States, 2009/07/24 - Thermo Fisher Scientific demonstrates UHPLC capabilities with photodiode array detection for determination of UV absorbers in sunscreens (NYSE: TMO).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new application note to illustrate the superior ability of ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with photodiode array detection (PDA) for precise measurements of UV-absorbing compounds in sunscreen lotions. The new application note demonstrates how fast HPLC separation performed on the Thermo Scientific Accela high speed chromatography system equipped with a PDA detector can resolve six UV-absorbing components of sunscreens in as few as seven minutes. Entitled "Determination of UV Absorbers from Sunscreens by UHPLC with Photodiode Array Detection," the new application note is available for download.
Skin cancer accounts for almost half of all cancers in the US, and more than one million new cases are diagnosed each year. The majority of these cases are associated with exposure to harmful UVB and UVA sun radiation. Sunscreen lotions disperse UV absorbing compounds in an oily base that may also contain emollients, skin moisturizers and light-reflecting particles of zinc oxide. Some of these UV absorbers, such as 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC) and octocrylene, may act as endocrine disruptors, which may cause abnormal development of aquatic organisms. Other absorbers, such as octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC) and homosalate (HMS), have been found to cause significant estrogenic activity, which has been shown to increase growth rates of human breast cancer cells in vitro.
The oily matrix of sunscreen lotions, coupled with the high UV absorbance of the analytes, makes HPLC the method of choice for the analysis of sunscreens. When HPLC is used in conjunction with PDA, it's possible to obtain a complete absorption spectrum for each compound as it elutes. The sensitivity of HPLC/PDA is also sufficient to measure these compounds in water samples, which facilitates research on the potential exposure in water supplies. The new application note describes a UHPLC method for the determination of UV absorbers in sunscreen lotions and in swimming pool water. Also documented is chromatographic method performance including peak resolution, linear calibration range, dynamic range, limits of detection and precision of retention time and peak area.
The UHPLC separation of sunscreen agents presented in the application note provided a six-fold improvement in sample throughput, improved run time from 45 to seven minutes and enhanced resolution and peak shape when compared to traditional analytical methods. Retention time and peak area precision were better than 1 percent RSD, while minimum detection limits obtained with a 1L partial loop injection were on the order of 0.1 - 0.8 mg/L, more than sufficient for the analysis of commercial sunscreen products. The UV absorption spectra collected by the PDA detector provided three important benefits. First, the spectrum of each compound could be stored in a library and later matched with unknown samples to identify and confirm analytes present in a sample. Second, the peak purity index automatically detected poorly resolved peaks, such as degradation products. Finally, the spectrum of each agent clearly identifies it as a UVB, UVA or broad-spectrum absorber.
Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (thermo.com) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike.
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