Snow surveying to assess risk of spring flood and snow storage in areas of hydro-power stations

There are no author-identified significant results in this report

Why do firms pay for liquidity provision in limit order markets?

In recent years, a number of electronic limit order have reintroduced market makers for some securities (Designated Market Makers). This trend has mainly been initiated by financial intermediaries and listed firms themselves, without any regulatory pressure. In this paper we ask why firms are willing to pay to improve the secondary market liquidity of its shares. We show that a contributing factor in this decision is the likelihood that the firm will interact with the capital markets in the near future, either because they have capital needs, or that they are planning to repurchase shares. We also find some evidence of agency costs, managers desiring good liquidity when they plan insider trades.Market microstructure; Corporate Finance; Designated Market Makers; Insider Trading

Application of satellite data for snow mapping in Norway

The author has identified the following significant results. A close quantitative relationship was found between snow covered areas and subsequent runoff for different parts of the country despite climate differences. Digital LANDSAT data can be used for areas down to approximately 10 sq km to 20 sq km for accurate measurement of snow cover extent. On large watersheds (more than 500 sq km), digital NOAA/TIROS imagery can be used for snow mapping if the area/runoff relationship is determined by using observations from previous years

Hydrological investigations in Norway

There are no author-identified significant results in this report

Hydrological investigations in Norway

There are no author-identified significant results in this report

Portable and Permanent

This poultry range shelter features permanent structure in a portable type building. It\u27s built with simple, rigid construction using casein glue at important joints. The use of knee braces or gussets to join rafters and studding (see illustrations) eliminates cross bracing inside the shelter, allowing easy access to the inside. The complete rafter and stud assembly can be nailed and glued before putting it up

A study of the validity of the Keystone color vision cards as a screening device for color defectives

A study of the validity of the Keystone color vision cards as a screening device for color defective

BMI and Diabetes Risk in Singaporean Chinese

10.2337/dc08-1674Diabetes Care3261104-1106DICA