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hmm thats odd

You might have noticed the Google +1 button. Click that button while on any page to give that particular page a +1. Think of it as a thumbs up. It's page not site specific. Google says doing so will help bring relevant content to likely visitors

CMMG also now has a locking bolt available. These guy are becoming the ones to watch in this category

I created a simple page on google to give site status in the event of server or network down time. The secondary function is a redirect for those who's ip address gets accidentally blocked. Bookmark this page.

Nothing helps a websites popularity more than quality backlinks from similar popular sites. It would be helpful when possible and without spamming for members here to post links or have a link to this site in their forum profile and or signature. Note: some sites dont allow links. Anyhow for folks who want to put it in their signature at other sites just copy and paste the code below to your signature at other forums. [url=http://tactical22.net]Tactical22.net[/url]

Thats fantastic

I was plucking them off the dog today. They remind me of raisenets when plump full of blood.

welcome :beer:

With some mice you have the option of different channels. You would need to use the manufacturers drivers instead of the default windows ones. Their are usually disclaimers about this issue in the fine print. Other environmental issues can mess with them too. I gave up on them

Got another email today. Amazon terminated my contract. For well over a decade, the Amazon Associates Program has worked with thousands of Connecticut residents. Unfortunately, the budget signed by Governor Malloy contains a sales tax provision that compels us to terminate this program for Connecticut-based participants effective immediately. It specifically imposes the collection of taxes from consumers on sales by online retailers - including but not limited to those referred by Connecticut-based affiliates like you - even if those retailers have no physical presence in the state.We opposed this new tax law because it is unconstitutional and counterproductive. It was supported by big-box retailers, most of which are based outside Connecticut, that seek to harm the affiliate advertising programs of their competitors. Similar legislation in other states has led to job and income losses, and little, if any, new tax revenue. We deeply regret that we must take this action.

Amazon is fighting it in NY. It's going to be a constitutional fight. It's really Amazon versus Walmart and Target. They, Walmart and Target lobbied for this. Ironic that the companies that killed the brick and mortars are crying foul and fighting on behalf of those they already put out of business. heres a little more on it http://performancemarketingassociation.com/pma-sues-state-of-illinois

The big complaint that the online retailers have is that there are too many tax jurisdictions to follow. It's not just state sales taxes but also local sales taxes in some areas. It would be a monumental and expensive task to stay on top of A flat interner tax would solve that. That said local governments considering a website with a banner ad or links as a physical presence of a company is just insanity

It seems there's a small loophole for now. An advertiser can choose to not track traffic or make any payments based on sales to CT. This should all shake out in the next week or so. Cross your fingers guys.

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I will most likely kill off some of my other sites and curtail future expansion plans for now. Fortunately I can pickup some side IT work to cover the expenses until I can find an alternate path for funding. I will fight for my four primary sites. I wont go down easy. make no mistake this will affect many sites and forums. 45 states have recently adopted this tactic.

Newegg has now dropped me. This thought process to use guys like me to go after online retailers is mind boggling

Connecticut passed their tax law. This will most likely eliminate all of my site funding. One advertiser Moosjaw, has already terminated our relationship. Brownells and Amazon wont be far behind. Sad day today for me. A lot of hard work and a serious investment of time and money going down the tubes

hey theres two there and one is hiding ;D

Amazon has the kindle edition for 2.99. The kindle books are viewable on the pc with a small download from Amazon.

Good to hear

That just might be a casting mark

Not to mention S&W is the Walther distributor. Who know if the ties are deeper. Metal fram is interesting. I had not noticed that.

The grip is shorter than a typical compact 1911. The grip is also thinner from Para's use of thinner grips

Here's a photo for the sake of comparison

notice the camper in the middle picture LOL