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Monadic IO with ScalaZ
I just recently scratched the surface with scalaz. Think of it as an additional standard library for scala that's FP oriented. It provides a bunch of type classes, instances for pretty much everything, some fancy data types, pimps(Pimp My Library) for standard library collections, actor implementation and probably some stuff I'm not aware of. I could really use a "map of scalaz" - but I'll probably dive into source and scaladoc anyway. One fancy feature that's not noted on theirGoogle Code page is IO monad implementation.
|Real World Tm - the thing your programs have to interact with (Photo credit: blmiers2)
I've written a bit about monadic IO but let's recap. IO monad is a data structure that represents a tiny language which let's you describe and compose IO actions without actually performing them - allowing you to keep your functions pure and compose/reuse better.
Monadic HelloWorld with scalaz
I'll be using SBT to manage dependencies(scala and scalaz) so let's create a project. We just need build.sbt file with this content(or use my template: g8 edofic/scalaz-empty)
scalaVersion := "2.9.2"
resolvers += "Scala Tools Snapshots" at "http://scala-tools.org/repo-snapshots/"
libraryDependencies += "org.scalaz" %% "scalaz-core" % "6.0.4"
and then run "sbt console" to get a REPL with scala 2.9.2 and scalaz 6.0.4. Pretty useful. Let's get to code now.
import scalaz._
import Scalaz._
import scalaz.effects._
val greeter = println("hello world").pure[IO]
//scalaz provides a helper for that so we can write
val greeter2 = putStrLn("hello from scalaz")
First a bunch of imports to get scalaz magic and then the crucial line. Scalaz provides an implicit conversion which allows us to call .pure[A] on every value. This gets Monad[A] instance from implicit scope and lifts the value into the monad. It's a type class way (think dependency injection) to invoke monad "constructor", a simple sample
Scalaz also provides a helper putStrLn(and many more, including readLn) for more succinct code. Note that lifting our println(by hand) does call by name(lazy evaluation) so println is not actually invoked yet! To perform the IO action you need to explicitly call unsafePerformIO. Intentionally verbose and scary name to make you think twice where you perform your side effects. But printline is not that interesting. Let't take a look at input. Type of readLn is IO[String] and it's perform method returns a String. Notice that IO is a monad so you can do map and flatMap on it. For example readLn.map(_.toInt) gives you and action that will read and parse an integer returning you something of type Int. FlatMap is more interesting because it gives you composition. FlatMapping another IO action will execute actions in sequence giving last action access to previous actions' return values via closures. That's referred to as monadic style. It's basically a pure way of doing imperative programming. A bit more involved example
And a tiny calculator showing off composition
val inputInt = for{
_ <- putStrLn("enter an integer")
raw <- readLn
} yield raw.toInt
val adderIO = for {
a <- inputInt
b <- inputInt
_ <- putStrLn((a+b).toString)
} yield ()
//and to run it


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Jay Gerald Greely (Greely)
August 18, 1963 Director, Sales Married 1
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Soldier United States Army www.goarmy.com Married 2I've been a Mental Health Counselor in the Active Duty Army for 15 years, met my husband Steve while we were stationed in Germany we have 2 amazing children Evan is 11 and Iris Catherine 3. I am currently on recruiting duty stationed in Concord NH. I had so much fun at the last reunion, am looking forward to partying with ya'll this year.
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Computer Administrator Married 2Enjoying life out in California since I got married 16 years ago. I have a 9 year old daughter and a 7 year old son, so I started much later than most of you guys. I was there 5 years ago and had a great time. Took an American Airlines flight on a 767 back to Los Angeles very close to 9/11 back then so it's great to be alive! I don't know if I can make it this time but I wish you all well.... Hey! how come lobster is not on the menu?! God, I miss the food back there!
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Veterinary Assistant SingleNever been married and Never will. Never had children and god willing never will. Moved back to Glou. seven years ago, started my own business pet sitting and dog walking. Also work at Cape Ann Vet. as Veterninary Asst. Sometimes being laid off can be the best thing that can happen to you! I've been living and working in Glou. ever since and loving every minute of it!
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Gerald McCarthy
Partner-Ernst & Young Married 3This is fantastic. Another reunion. My wife can't wait to come. She likes our reunions more than her own. The only big change in the past 5 years is the addition of my 3rd child named Brendan. What else are you going to do when you are 40! 3 years old-and this one looks just like me. My oldest boy, Connor, is 14 and well over 6 feet tall. He loves music, and girls and wants me to take him to every concert out there. He would make a good Earwig for those of you who know that story. Liam is 10, lovese sports and keeps me playing them. My suggestion for the reunion is to bring back Charlies' Angels. Leaf through the year book and you will see me looking dead sexy. I still have those killer legs. Also, can't wait to see most of the people from my 8 years at St. Anne's school. Yes, where is Mike Fury?
January 24, 1963 Married 7I just moved back and so glad I did. It's been way to long. Hope to hear from all of you. Email me and send me your pics. Jim


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Punjab, an Indian state in the North is famous for the rich culture and the food one can get here. Apart from the sacred Golden Temple and the valiant history of the Sikh empire, there is one more thing which is special about Punjab. Along with its Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Ka Saag, the place is also famous for the designer water tanks every household has.
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From airplanes to ships to kangaroos and from cows to tractors to trucks you will see curiously-shaped water tanks that can be found only in Punjab!
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Generally, the water tanks are concrete structures which are used to store water for the household and come in different sizes and shapes!
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The water tanks, present on the rooftops of houses, are inspired by people's interests and experience!
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If you thought that water tanks are boring and dull, take a trip to Punjab, which is the only place listed in the world to have these "Designer" water tanks.
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What's more is that people now recognize families by the water tanks they possess!
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Many people here have constructed airplane-shaped water tanks. They believe that these planes will bring good fortune and they will be able to get jobs abroad.
Source: barcroft
The concrete structures are a lot more than just tanks to the families, they also have an emotional connect with the families, which tells a lot about the people of Punjab.
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If the family has a special interest in something or wants to tell about their forefathers' experience it has water tanks to tell stories like,
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The army tank will tell that someone in the family is in the army!
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Different designs tell what the family values particularly- like birds or football.
So when you visit Punjab the next time, don't be shocked when someone tells you that "Woh Army Tank wali Bhalla Family ab aeroplane bhi laga rahi hai!" Because the water tank a family has is its identity!
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International students
I was surprised to see so many international students when I went to Lexis yesterday.
There were full of students from different countries at the Lexis Lobby.
I asked Mio which countries they came from.
She said students came from various countries such as Switzerland(Swiss-German, Swiss-French), France, Sweden, Germany, Taiwan, Australia, Italy, Russia, Spain, Thailand, America, Turkey, UK, Australia, Indonesia, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Korea, Brazil, Canada and China!
How international Lexis is!!
Sometimes some students are wearing this kind of interesting T-shirt!
I had a small talk with Anna Miyako. She is Swiss-German.
Her name MIYAKO is Japanese name and her mother is Japanese.
It was just a small talk but we had a nice time.
These situations are often seen in Lexis Japan.
Kobatake-san of Kobe Sea Bus CRUISING CAFE FANTASY came to Lexis to introduce the exciting cruising events yesterday.
I think it would be a wonderful experience for international students to look at beautiful Kobe city from the ocean!
After I took this photo, they went out for sightseeing.
I hope they could spend wonderful days in Kobe.


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If I had only one word to sum up our "Norwegian Interlude" cruise on the Ocean Princess, that word would be FABULOUS. We had been on 3 previous Princess ships in recent years and were getting ready to hang it up with Princess. ... Read More
If I had only one word to sum up our "Norwegian Interlude" cruise on the Ocean Princess, that word would be FABULOUS. We had been on 3 previous Princess ships in recent years and were getting ready to hang it up with Princess. This was mostly due to the trend of larger and larger ships and a carnival type onboard ambiance. The ambiance aboard the Ocean Princess was one of quiet elegance. My husband and I traveled with another couple from Tampa, Florida to London. We booked our own air, as we wanted to fly non-stop on British Airways, but also because we were spending two nights prior to the cruise in Dover, then another week at the end of the cruise in London. Arrival at Gatwick London: We opted to book private van transfers with Woodford Chauffeur Cars to Dover which would have been price prohibitive (at least for us!) for two people, but for four persons, it was doable. There is nothing like starting a trip off on the right foot. Being met and whisked away quickly for the hour and a half drive to Dover was a much more pleasant start than taking the Gatwick Express into London and the bus/train to Dover. By my calculations, it was only $15 more per person to take the private transfers. Pre-Cruise Stay: We stayed for 2 nights at the Maison Dieu Guesthouse in Dover. Wonderful B&B, and handy for sightseeing. The first day we were pretty tired so didn't do much, but the second day, we walked to the bus stop (two blocks from our B&B) and took the local bus (number 15) to Canterbury. We walked the ancient city wall, took a tour of the Canterbury Cathedral and a punt (boat) tour with the Canterbury Punting Co. which I would highly recommend. Blessed with great weather, this was an awesome day! As we couldn't board the ship the next day until 1PM, we visited Dover Castle. It was OK for a couple of hours, but, being August, the place was overrun with kids and families Embarkation and Debarkation: This was the quickest and most efficient of any cruise I have taken! We arrived at 1:30PM and were on the ship by 1:45. We debarked at 8:15AM and caught an 8:44AM train to London! The Ship: The size and the overall ambiance of the ship really made this cruise truly special and have gained Princess some future small ship cruise customers. Soft classical music was played (mostly) in the pool area. We loved the outside area on Deck 5. As it is not an entire promenade around the ship, you didn't get all the walkers and joggers going round and round which made it a delightful place for read, nap and soak up the peacefulness of the water. There was never a crowd in the hot tubs. Never a problems getting on the gym equipment. No lines. No crowds. AND THE SHIP WAS AT CAPACITY! On a low point, I can see where the laundry facilities would be inadequate, especially on cruises of longer length. Entertainment: To be fair, we don't really go on cruises so much for the entertainment aspect, but we did really enjoy the comedian and the piano concert on the last sea day. We didn't attend the production shows because they seemed like they were going to be the same as the ones we had seen on previous Princess ships. Cabins We liked our location on Deck 4 forward, near the stairs. The gang plank was on Deck 3, so on/off access was good. The downside was there were people gathered in the hallway and in the stairwell area waiting around until they were able to debark, but that didn't last that long. We had an outside ocean view cabin. It didn't have a huge window, but it was bigger than a porthole. It appeared that all cabins were approximately the same size and decor, (except presumably the suites, which I didn't see). The soft furnishings were perhaps a bit tired looking; but the dark wood in the cabins was lovely. I thought the lighting in the cabin was the weakest point of the cabin. There was overhead light in front of the closet area, but the light was obstructed by the closet door when it was opened! My husband thought the mattress was a bit hard. Our friends had a balcony cabin (not a mini-suite) and the balcony was much more spacious than the other, larger, Princess ships in that same category. Dining: Food was above average to excellent. We ate dinner in both specialty venues and the personal service there was outstanding. The dining room service was also excellent, but the waiters had to look after a few more tables! Our 7 night cruise included port stops in Stavanger, Olden, Hellesylt/Geiranger and Bergen. Norway tends to be a pricy destination and this cruise had the perfect balance of sea and port days. We took this cruise before we washed our hands of Princess in search of smaller ships, and found the Ocean Princess exceeded our expectations. Read Less
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I know some of you guys ride with high beam on during the day for safety reasons but, may I say it, damn some modern bike's are bright as hell! It's like riding with a small sun! Was chased by a Ninja 300 the other day and it was like driving while some kid with a laser pointer trying to shine at my eyes.
Some may counter-argue it's better to be annoying than not seen but still somewhat feels OTT (insert loud pipe saves lives here for good measure). Knowing this I never rode with high beam on during the day.


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3. Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is one of the most diversified FMCG Company with its business spread in different segments such as personal care products, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
Johnson & Johnson is an American company and was founded in 1886 by Robert Wood Johnson I, Edward Mead Johnson sr and James wood Johnson. Company has its headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Johnson & Johnson is listed in Fortune 500.
Most of the brands of the company are in premium segment with best in quality and dermatologically tested. Some of the major brands of the company are baby products by brand name: Johnson; major skin care products include Neutrogena, Clean & clear, Aveeno and Vendome; Major oral care brands are Listerine and Rembrandt; major brands for female hygiene are as follows: Stayfree, carefree. This organisation is very conscious about their quality as well as for the innovation of their new products, so they invest a good amount of their expenses in R&D. Johnson & Johnson is market leader in Baby care segment, moreover, all the baby products have a rigorous assurance process.
As a result of their efforts, company has won a lot of laurels, awards and recognition such as Johnson & Johnson is announced as one of the Best companies for working mothers in 2013 by working mother magazine. It has been in the list continuously for 28 years. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) also recognized J & J as one of the nation's top Latino Employee Resource Group (ERG). Hispanic Network Magazine recognized. Moreover, Interbrand also listed Johnson & Johnson number six on their Best Global Green Brands in 2013 Report.
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Profit (mn): 15409 $
Market Cap (mn): 31245 $
Globally known brands: 42
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Originally posted by eickler on 2012-08-27 14:37:42Hi Michael,
I just tried my account and it seems to work. Your example looks good to me, too.
Just for clarification: The sandbox account is created when you register and doesn't change along when you change the forum password. So you need to use the password you originally used at registration time. If you want to change your password on the sandbox, go to the "Users" panel on http://developer.cumulocity.com">http://developer.cumulocity.com. You can send an email to email@example.com and ask for an own tenant, if you want. That would give you admin rights and others don't see your data.
If that's not the issue, can you get a response through the command line? E.g., I type
and get a block of JSON with the managed objects currently registered in the demo tenant.
curl -u demo/eickler:***** -H "X-Cumulocity-Application-Key: uL27no8nhvLlYmW1JIK1CA==" http://developer.cumulocity.com/inventory/managedObjects


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Containing Competitive Monetary Easing
Raghuram Rajan
MUMBAI – As the world struggles to recover from the global economic crisis, the unconventional monetary policies that many advanced countries adopted in its wake seem to have gained widespread acceptance. In those economies, however, where debt overhangs, policy is uncertain, or the need for structural reform constrains domestic demand, there is a legitimate question as to whether these policies' domestic benefits have offset their damaging spillovers to other economies.
More problematic, the disregard for spillovers could put the global economy on a dangerous path of unconventional monetary tit for tat. To ensure stable and sustainable economic growth, world leaders must re-examine the international rules of the monetary game, with advanced and emerging economies alike adopting more mutually beneficial monetary policies.
To be sure, there is a role for unconventional policies like quantitative easing (QE); when markets are broken or grossly dysfunctional, central bankers need to think innovatively. Indeed, much of what was done immediately after the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers in 2008 was exactly right, though central bankers had no guidebook.
But problems arise when these policies are extended beyond repairing markets; the domestic benefits are at best unclear when economies are deeply damaged or need serious reform, while the spillovers from such policies fuel currency and asset-price volatility in both the home economy and emerging countries.
Greater coordination among central banks would contribute substantially to ensuring that monetary policy does its job at home, without excessive adverse side effects elsewhere. Of course, this does not mean that central bankers should be hosting meetings or conference calls to discuss collective strategies. Rather, the mandates of systemically influential central banks should be expanded to account for spillovers, forcing policymakers to avoid unconventional measures with substantial adverse effects on other economies, particularly if the domestic benefits are questionable.
For a long time, economists had converged on the view that if central banks optimized policies for their domestic situation, coordination could offer little benefit. But central banks today are not necessarily following optimal policies – a variety of domestic constraints, including dysfunctional domestic politics, may prompt more aggressive policies than are strictly warranted or useful.
In addition, cross-border capital flows, which increase economies' exposure to the effects of one another's policies much more than in the past, are not necessarily guided by economic conditions in recipient countries. Central banks, in an effort to keep capital away and hold down the exchange rate, risk becoming locked into a cycle of competitive easing aimed at maximizing their countries' share of scarce existing world demand.
With a few rare but laudable exceptions, officials at multilateral institutions have not questioned these unconventional monetary policies, and have largely been enthusiastic about them. This approach carries two fundamental risks.
The first hazard is a breakdown of the rules of the game. Endorsing unconventional monetary policies unquestioningly is tantamount to saying that it is acceptable to distort asset prices if there are other domestic constraints on growth.
By the same token, it would become legitimate for countries to practice what they might call "quantitative external easing" (QEE), with central banks intervening to hold down their exchange rates, while building huge reserves. If net spillovers do not determine internationally acceptable policy, multilateral institutions cannot claim that QEE contravenes the rules of the game, regardless of how much instability it engenders.
In fact, this is no mere hypothetical. Quantitative easing and its cousins are implemented primarily in situations in which banks are willing to hold enormous quantities of reserves unquestioningly – typically when credit channels are blocked and other sources of interest-sensitive demand are weak. In such situations, QE "works," if at all, primarily by altering exchange rates and shifting demand between countries. In other words, it is different from QEE in degree, not in kind.
The second danger is that source countries' unwillingness to take spillovers into account causes unintended collateral damage in recipient countries, prompting self-interested action on their part. Even as source-country central banks have painstakingly communicated how domestic conditions will guide their exit path from unconventional policies, they have remained silent about how they would respond to foreign turmoil.
The obvious conclusion – reinforced by the recent financial-market turbulence that followed America's move to exit from more than five years of QE – is that recipient countries are on their own. As a result, emerging economies are increasingly wary of running large deficits, and are placing a higher priority on maintaining a competitive exchange rate and accumulating large reserves to serve as insurance against shocks. At a time when aggregate demand is sorely lacking, is this the response that source countries want to provoke?
Despite the evident benefits of expanding central banks' mandates to incorporate spillovers, such a change would be difficult to implement at a time when domestic economic worries are politically paramount. A more practicable solution, at least for now, would be for source-country central banks to reinterpret their mandates to consider the medium-term effects of recipient countries' policy responses, such as sustained exchange-rate intervention.
Central banks could thus recognize adverse spillovers explicitly and minimize them, without overstepping their existing mandates. This weaker form of "coordination" could be supplemented by a re-examination of global safety nets.
The risks generated by the current non-system are neither an advanced-country problem nor an emerging-economy problem. The threat posed by competitive monetary easing matters to everyone. In a world with weak aggregate demand, countries are engaging in a futile competition for a greater share of it. In the process, they are creating financial-sector and cross-border risks that will become increasingly apparent as countries exit their unconventional policies.
The first step to prescribing the right medicine is to recognize the cause of the illness. And, when it comes to what is ailing the global economy, extreme monetary easing has been more cause than cure. The sooner we recognize that, the stronger and more sustainable the global economic recovery will be.
Raghuram Rajan is Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
University administrators talk about "tea cup" students, who are so fragile they shatter easily. College freshers are so used to getting pass grades in high school for mediocre work many cannot handle the shock of accurate marking. Almost half of US college students fail to complete four-year degrees in six years.
Some of it is also driven by supply. In a labour market, where people are increasingly competing with machines for jobs, there is waning tolerance for antisocial behaviour. Employers routinely scrutinise an applicant's online history, as well as conducting the more traditional drug tests and criminal checks. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the great US senator, once complained that America was "defining deviancy down". That trend has gone full throttle into reverse.
Hordes of American children apparently now suffer from some kind of mental condition. Ten per cent are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder – triple the level of 20 years ago. Many such diagnoses are surely authentic. And perhaps ADD used to be underreported. But it is hard to believe it has suddenly taken off.
There was a time when chronic fidgeting in class got you detention. Now it is medicated with Ritalin. In 1992, one in 500 American children were diagnosed as autistic. Now it is one in 68. Prescriptions have rocketed.
The same applies to adults. Last year the American Psychiatric Association produced its latest Diagnostic Manual of Statistical and Mental Disorders – DSM5, as it is known. It is the psychiatrist's bible. Among the recent conditions is Social Anxiety Disorder – otherwise known as shyness. Twelve per cent of Americans get SAD at some point, for which the helpful folk at GlaxoSmithKline prescribe Paxil. Other disorders include "hypersex", "hoarding" and "bereavement". Some psychiatrists believe there is an epidemic of anxiety in the US. That may be so – life can be stressful in the internet age. Far more likely, however, is an outbreak of diagnostic inflation.
Compared with many democracies, America no longer feels unusually free. Psychiatrists keep turning up new forms of "dysregulated" behaviour. Legislators keep drafting regulations to address them. People's tolerance of disorder is falling, as is their resilience to shock. Feeling unusually human today? There is a pill for that.
There might even be a law against it.
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The New Indexing
Index investing is now an umbrella term for strategies with elements common to active management.
By Reshma Kapadia
April 5,2014
A lot has changed since the mid-1970s, and index investing has morphed from an oft-criticized novelty to the strategy of choice for countless individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Index funds themselves have undergone an even more radical change -- so much so that the meaning of "index" has been stretched to the point of incomprehension.
Today, though, indexes are not so much about measuring the market, as they are about beating it. Most new indexes these days are created with the sole purpose of building an investment product around it. "Now it's about doing better than the market," says Ben Johnson, director of passive funds research at Morningstar. "We have gone from the realm of benchmark creation to the realm of fabricating investible strategies."
Small wonder, given the money at stake: As of the end of February, 372 index funds managed nearly $1.8 trillion in assets, more than double what was invested in 2008, according to the Investment Company Institute.
That doesn't even include the rise of exchange-traded funds in that time -- an industry that now commands $1.7 trillion in nearly 1,300 funds linked to some kind of index, more than three times 2008 levels.
All index funds, by definition, are passive investments. There's no manager making trading decisions; all buying and selling is done according to a strict set of rules. Traditional indexes were designed to represent the market and serve as a benchmark, and as such they typically weighted stocks or other securities by size -- the stocks with the biggest market value or the largest amount of debt made up a larger portion of the index. These new "smart" index funds -- called smart beta, strategic beta, fundamental, alternative, advanced, enhanced, and probably a few other monikers -- veer from the market-value orientation. And that doesn't sit well with purists. "Market capitalization is the market consensus; if you believe you can do better by not following that view, that's a judgment call," says Joel Dickson, senior investment strategist at Vanguard. These funds are "blurring the lines by putting active bets into the index construct. It's the co-opting of the term indexing."
MOST OF THESE NEW INDEXES are packaged as exchange-traded funds -- some 350 ETFs versus just 47 mutual funds -- but this is not a product war. It's a matter of strategy, and, to an extent, semantics. But whatever you call this new breed of indexing, they all have one thing in common -- they turn the conventional wisdom of indexing on its head.
Today's alternative index funds apportion their holdings according to a host of factors other than market value in an effort to beat the market and boost diversification. Many take fundamental metrics such as cash flow and dividends into account; others look at volatility, some use a combination.
Some of these funds have beaten traditional index funds in recent years. But most have yet to be tested through a full economic cycle, and all require more effort in determining how to use them in a portfolio. "You have to be willing to be contrarian and underperform for periods of time -- sometimes years," says Chris Brightman, head of investment management at Research Affiliates, a pioneer in alternative indexing.
The argument for alternative indexing is compelling: By weighting securities by market value, the index tends to overweight larger stocks, which may be overvalued, and slight those that are smaller and have lagged. It also can result in a concentrated portfolio -- like when Apple got so big in 2012 that it made up 5% of the S&P 500. "You think you are holding something neutral but are instead holding a tilt to large-cap and growth stocks," says Lionel Martellini, a finance professor at European business school EDHEC. "Research has shown that it is the wrong tilt; value and small-cap stocks have a higher return."
That resonates with investors. Fund consultant Towers Watson's institutional clients doubled investments in these alternative index strategies last year to about $11 billion. Advisors say they are using these alternative index funds as a complement to traditional index funds, often using them to replace actively managed funds.
Retail investors are pouring money in, with $82 billion -- or a quarter of all flows into ETFs and index funds last year -- going into funds that Morningstar identifies as strategic beta. In total, there is $563 billion in what Morningstar loosely calls strategic beta.
The most popular alternative index funds come in three iterations -- those that equal-weight securities, those focused on volatility in hopes of a smoother market ride, and fundamental indexing, which chooses companies according to their financial strength, using metrics such as sales, cash flow, book value, and dividends.
Towers Watson consultant Fabio Cecutto favors broad versions of these strategies -- a low volatility fund for all U.S. stocks, for instance, or a fundamental strategy that uses multiple metrics, since each has its shortcomings. Perhaps the most important trait, however, is cost -- transaction costs can be higher since alternative index funds trade more than traditional ones. And annual expenses can be higher, too: The average expense ratio for strategic beta ETFs was 0.49%, according to Morningstar, five times higher than some of the biggest broad-market index funds, though less than active management. Yet some ETFs charge double that.
To sort through the pros and cons of alternative indexing, Barron's talked to analysts and fund consultants to find funds that represent the still-evolving alternative indexing world.
THE SIMPLEST VERSION of alternative indexing is equal weighting, an approach EDHEC's Martellini describes as "a very safe and natural starting point" for better diversification. It works just as its name implies; every member represents the same percentage of the index. An equal-weighted S&P 500 fund, such as the Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal-Weight RSP ETF (ticker: RSP) or the Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 fund (VADAX), dramatically reduces the impact of the 50 largest stocks, which have a 97% correlation with the S&P 500's returns. An equal-weight approach has an 84% correlation with the S&P 500. These funds typically have more smaller companies and tend to be more volatile than the benchmark indexes, moving higher when the market is on a tear, and falling further when it is tumbling.
As a result, the Guggenheim S&P 500 Equal-Weighted ETF's turnover is four times that of the S&P 500, but over the past decade it has beaten the index by two percentage points annually. While the $2.4 billion Invesco fund has a distressing 5.5% front-end fee, it's an option for those who prefer a mutual fund; it has beaten the S&P 500 by an average of four percentage points annually over the last 15 years, according to Morningstar.
The same approach can work with commodities. Most market-weighted indexes rank commodities by economic size, leading to a heavy helping of energy. For a more diversified fund, Michael Conway, head of Conway Wealth Group at Summit Financial Resources, favors the $350 million GreenHaven Continuous Commodity exchange-traded product (GCC), which allocates equal amounts of money to 17 commodities. The result is one of the biggest allocations to agriculture among diversified funds and lighter oil exposure, which can damp volatility. The fund is structured as a commodity pool, which triggers extra tax steps, and it rebalances daily, which adds to trading costs. But over the past five years, the fund has beaten its equal-weight benchmark by 1.4 percentage points a year and ranks in the top 40% among all of commodity funds.
FUNDAMENTAL INDEXING IS what's most commonly meant when talking about alternative indexing. Much of their popularity stems from the success of the fundamental indexes created by Wisdom Tree and Research Affiliates. The latter manages $121 billion, with firms such as Pimco, Schwab, and PowerShares licensing its indexes, and its founder, Robert Arnott, has emerged as the new face of indexing. Executives at Research Affiliates have kind words for Bogle, but call the old definition of indexing "antiquated."
Research Affiliates' funds often have a small-company or value tilt, but can look very different than their actively managed counterparts. The $3.6 billion Schwab Fundamental US Large Company Index (SFLNX), for instance, weights securities based on cash flow, sales, dividends, and stock buybacks, which means it tends to hold more technology companies than traditional large-company value funds. The fund also adjusts sales downward for debt-laden companies, which means fewer financial-services companies than the average value fund.
Over the last five years, it has returned an average of 24% a year, putting it in the top 2% of Morningstar's large-value category, and besting the S&P 500 by about four percentage points. It's more volatile than a capitalization-weighted index, but less than most equal-weighted funds.
While not yet as common, fixed-income fundamental indexes make a lot of sense, as many people -- Bogle included -- believe the existing bond indexes are flawed and not representative of the investing opportunity, since the government owns so many of the bonds in the index. Plus, in a traditional bond index, the most indebted countries and companies -- often those in a weaker financial state -- get larger weightings. Fundamental indexes instead weight bonds based on economic measures, such as the ability of the country or company to pay its debt.
The biggest fundamental bond fund is the $648 million PowerShares Fundamental High Yield Corporate Bond PHB in Your Value Your Change Short position fund (PHB). It takes less credit risk than funds tracking a traditional index, which means a lower yield and missing out on some of the upside. Over the last five years, it has returned an average of 12%, two percentage points less than the high-yield bond average, as lower-credit companies have done well in recent years.
LOW VOLATILITY FUNDS now have $11 billion in assets, thanks to investors' postcrisis skittishness coupled with a desire not to miss out on the bull market.
Though they've outperformed recently, investors should expect equal or slightly lower-than-market returns, but with less volatility, over the long run, Cecutto says.
As with all these funds, analysts stress the importance of looking past the broad concept to examine how the fund is rebalanced, according to what criteria, and whether there are any parameters. For example, the $3.8 billion PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility SPLV SPLV in Your Value Your Change Short position (SPLV) fund has no constraints limiting its sector bets, which can lead to heavy concentrations at times. Every quarter the index identifies the 100 lowest-volatility stocks based on the previous 12 months, and weights them accordingly. Its lack of sector constraints, says John Feyerer, vice president of ETF product management at PowerShares, makes the fund more agile and avoids areas that become too volatile. Over the past year, the nearly three-year-old fund has captured 68% of the market's rise and fallen about 10% less when it's declined, with a total gain of 13%.
If you're looking for a fund with more diversification, the iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility USMV USMV in Your Value Your Change Short position (USMV) does not allow for more than a 5% under- or overweight in a sector versus the benchmark index. The iShares fund has 8% in utilities while PowerShares has three times that. Its approach is a bit more complicated than PowerShares' fund, taking into account stock correlations, rather than just targeting those with the lowest volatility. "If it's a replacement for a core equity exposure, you probably don't want the sector risk, and would want a fund with constraints," says ETF.com's Paul Britt, stressing that it really depends on what investors are using the fund for.
Over the past year, the fund has returned 13.6% compared with the S&P 500's 24.2% and 20.3% gain for Morningstar's large-value category. During the past year, the fund captured about 68% of the market's upside and acted as a buffer by falling 12% less than the market during declines.
When investors crowd into low-volatility stocks, as they've been doing in the past year, it can push valuations in some sectors, such as telecommunications, utilities, and consumer staples, to the point they become more volatile than usual.
That's a good reminder these alternative index funds still carry their share of risk, particularly when prices are higher. But Britt says overcrowding is less of an issue for long-term investors.
So it seems even these alternative index funds work best when investors buy and hold. Sound familiar?
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Recommended Artist: Shara Lin
Those of you on youtube ; have you looked on the Most Viewed Page in a while? If you have you may have noticed a video of a girl playing the violin , and piano and the guzheng all in one song. And not only is she playing them all in the same song , she also plays the guzheng AND the piano at the samee time.You heard me. At. The.Same.Time.If you don't believe me , check out the video at the bottom of the page. it has already spanned 8 million over views.wow. Anyway (I am so unbelievably slow) this video has been on here for over a year , but guess what , I found out just in time because she will be releasing her album very soon! You might even recognise her , as she has hosted many entertainment shows and acted in many idol dramas and movies. Most recently /notably , you may have seen her in the video for JJ Lin's <100 days> or as the main girl (or one of them) from the new drama I Love You So Much with Blue Lan and Nick Chou. Talk about talented. Anyway , I suggest that you check out at least the video , and if you like what you see (of course you will , she's SHES AWESOME) , here are some of the details of her new album.
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Sheldon Regier
I've been teaching at Hat High since … well, let's just say it was a long time ago. And even longer ago, I was a student at and graduate of MHHS. This school has been a big part of my life. I met my wife here when I was in Grade 11, I love working here now, and I particularly enjoy teaching Social Studies. I'm a bit of a news junkie, and there's not much I enjoy more than analyzing and discussing the social and political issues of the day. The most gratifying part of my job is when I see students develop a similar interest, and become more informed, engaged, and responsible citizens. When I was a student, my favourite part of Social Studies was learning about historical events, so I'm really happy to have been part of bringing AP History to Hat High. Outside of class, I've been involved in a number of co-curricular activities over the years, but the one I've stuck with the longest is working with over 20 (and counting) graduating classes to help them plan and organize their graduation activities.


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I made it to sunny Florida, and I brought FeDish with me! This page will stay intact for reference/ trips down memory lane, but from now on, I will be documenting my cooking adventures on fedish2.blogspot.com. I know, not very creative, but I like the name! Hey, if it aint broke...
So, that's it. I am a Floridian once again. Come visit me. Virtually, if not actually.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
good reads
Hi everyone,
No cooking this weekend; I spent it packing and cleaning. But I did find some food blogs that I wanted to share. They have really beautiful photography and interesting recipes.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Every Friday, for the past 8 months or so, Maria and I have gone to Seiyo on Washington Street for lunch.
Our waitress is Yennie. She doesn't give us menus (in fact, a few of the cooks call me "Volcano girl"), and if we miss a Friday, she yells at me the following week: "Where were you Friday?! I miss you when your gone!!"
A couple weeks ago, I told her I was moving. When I told her where she asked, "Ooooh, you like the Jaguars?!" She then told me about how she liked them, but the coach was no good, because "He don't know how to win games!" I thought it was so hysterical that she had so much to say about the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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I would have never pegged Yennie as a football fanatic. But now, I can just imagine her jumping up and down, screaming at the TV...
When I showed her this picture she said, "Oh my God, I am so beautiful."
I am going to miss you, Yennie!
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
roommate dinner
On Sunday night, I had my farewell dinner. I wanted to make something simple and elegant, but impressively delicious. This month's Bon Appetit, although a bit pretentious in my opinion, had a few Greek-inspired recipes that looked exactly like what I wanted. So I bought a couple of whole chickens and went to work. Unfortunately, approximately half of my dinner party had to cancel at the last minute, so I halved the recipe, and saved the other half for a roommate dinner tonight. :)
You can find this recipe on here. But if you are feeling like staying on one page tonight, I'll put it here, simply.
Start by whisking together 1/8c lemon juice, 1/4 olive oil and 1T honey. Add a couple turns of fresh ground pepper and a little sea salt. Also, preheat the oven to 400.
I decided to not be a spaz and do all the prep work before, so I sliced a couple of lemons and a few shallots.
...and lined my le creuset with some fresh rosemary.
I rinsed my chicken, and rubbed some of the lemon-honey mixture under his skin... Tom. Under Tom's skin. Then I shoved a sprig of rosemary, a few lemon wedges and shallot slices up his booty-hole. I respectfully laid a few slices over his bosom, and the rest of the lemons and shallot around his body. I sprinkled his carcass with the last of my chopped rosemary, and said a few words.
Pop him in the over and set the timer for 45 minutes. I checked in every few minutes or so with a baster to make sure he was nice and juicy. When 45 minutes was up, I covered the pan with foil, lowered the temp to 375 and left him for what Bon Appetit says should be 10 more minutes, but ended up being closer to 30.
It's okay though, it gave me some time to work on a few sides.
I sliced a baguette, buttered and parmesan cheesed-them. When the chicken was finished, I set the oven to broil and broiled them for about 6-7 minutes, along with my veggies.
Asparagus and mushrooms, sea salt and balsamic vinegar. Mmmmm.
Here's another option for a side dish. I came up with it last minute on Sunday.
Roast in a pan:
2 small eggplant, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped (1 yellow, 1 orange)
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 28oz can whole stewed tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
|farewell dinner
I think this roast chicken is going to be in rotation from now on.
What are you eating these days? Discover anything new lately?
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
flavors of India
This should come as no surprise, but on Friday night, another spontaneous Indian party erupted. And of course, resulted in some delicious food. This time, Susieji made a few vegetarian dishes for Aditya, who came for a visit from San Jose! He fried some chopped potatoes in spices, and made Dal (lentils) in tomato and turmeric. He also made a chicken dish that included onion, cilantro, tomato, and a garlic ginger paste.
For the Dal, he started by sauteing some chopped tomatoes in a large pot, then added the lentils and water (follow the measurement suggested on the box). He also added turmeric. Susieji is the same kind of cook I am, in that we don't measure. So I'm sorry I can't tell you how much turmeric. Follow your instincts. While that was simmering, he sautéed some garlic and chopped jalapenos in oil in a separate pan, and added them to the lentils once finished. He seasoned with salt and pepper. Soo delicious.
After dinner, we were all sitting in the kitchen when Susieji walks back in with a present. They presented it to me while Rajiv snapped a few pictures, hoping I would cry. I didn't, but I'm sure I will once I read what they each wrote on the inside cover. Oh yeah, it's an Indian cookbook, which I guessed as soon as they handed it to me. We know each other so well.
So many surprises sprung from my new life in Boston, and I love each and every one of them.
The following morning, Sujoy used the leftover chicken to make omelets, also amazing.
This is the book that the boys picked out for me. Out of curiosity, I yelped Indian groceries in Jacksonville and found several promising prospects. I'll let you know once I visit them, and once I test out my new cookbook :)
Tonight, I'm hosting my own going away dinner, with a few more of my favorite people. I'm trying out a Greek-inspired chicken dish, so stay tuned!
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
belated PFW
I feel so bad, but I totally missed this month's Party Food Wednesday. So we're celebrating a little late. And also hopefully next week, for the real May PFW. Have any of you observed this holy food holiday yet? If you haven't, you should.
Susieji and I share not only a love of cooking, but a love of the Cranberries. I can't even tell you how happy this video makes me:
And that was PFW3. A very good one.
By the way, we are a mere 10 posts away from 200!!! Hopefully I can knock those out before I move. I think I can...
Its been incredibly quiet and boring at work lately. So I've been passing the time by doing a little homework, listening to npr podcasts, pretending to be busy, and checking out some food blogs. This week, I was looking at Deb's spring inspired recipes on Smitten Kitchen and decided that her leek toasts with bleu cheese would be a perfect edition to this week's hors d'oeuvre dinner.
I started by chopping and washing two large leeks, and soaking them in cold water. Don't skip this step! It was pretty disgusting how much dirt was in the bottom of the bowl after a few minutes.
Then, I sauteed them in a little booder and awl. Actually, I melted the butter and oil in high heat, then added the leeks and turned them down to low, covered and let simmer for a while, stirring occasionally.
A few cranks of pepper and some sea salt, and they're done. Easy!
While those were sautéing, I started on my shaved asparagus pizza, also from Smitten Kitchen. Shaving asparagus with a potato peeler is actually a lot harder than it looks. It took the entire length of Sanne's shower for me to finish shaving a bunch of asparagus.
This pizza had 1/4c parmesan cheese, 1/2c mozzarella cheese, and shaved asparagus...
but I didn't measure, obviously...
I grated a little extra parmesan on top, and a little salt and pepper, and broiled it on high for about 5 minutes.
And no Party Food Wednesday would be complete without some bone marrow and parsley salad...
and Indian boxing (?).
We may or may not have been given a little Indian rum after dinner, and Susieji may or may not have made some of his beef curry. It was a genuine Party Food Wednesday, complete with matching party.
I'm going to miss these guys so much when I'm gone...
Susieji and I were talking tonight and he said something that managed to stick in my foggy mind: "When you are cooking, you get to just be you." He is a wise one, that Susiegee.
Susieji and I were talking tonight and he said something that managed to stick in my foggy mind: "When you are cooking, you get to just be you." He is a wise one, that Susiegee.
|oh man, this smell...
I made a quiche with the rest of my leeks, which turned out to be perhaps my best quiche to date.
And that was PFW3. A very good one.
By the way, we are a mere 10 posts away from 200!!! Hopefully I can knock those out before I move. I think I can...
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Job interview preparation: Tips to Ponder
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Job interview preparation: what you need to do
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It is always better if you're the one to wait but never be late. You should come early so that you can still compose yourself and do some exercises to ease tension and nervousness. This can also make a good impression from an employer.
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Nervousness breaks us down. So job interview preparation includes conditioning of your self. Make sure that you are ready not only with the probable questions the employer might ask you but more than that you should be ready emotional so that you can organize your thoughts well and you can answer the questions correctly.
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The Huntsville Public Library will be starting a Brown Bag Lecture Series in May. The series is a free event that will kick off Thursday, May 26. Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch. Lunch time begins at 11:30 and the lecture will begin at noon.
The lecture series is planned for the fourth Thursday of each month. Some of the topics that will be explored include interesting and novel topics of general appeal to Huntsville. Beverages will be provided. Admission is free.
The first lecture in the series will focus on Cinco de Mayo.Come find out why Hispanics celebrate this day. The lecture will be presented by Caroline Crimm, PhD.
Dr. Crimm is a popular speaker and entertaining lecturer. Her lecture will focus on understanding the fascinating history of Texas Native General Zaragoza, as well as the tragic fate of Emperor Maximilian and his beautiful wife Carlota. For more information, call Adult Services Coordinator Mary Kokot at 936-291-5471. More details about future programs will be featured on the HPL website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com.


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The 10 Best Piano Mats
This wiki has been updated 23 times since it was first published in September of 2015. Release your inner Tom Hanks and have some "Big" fun with your kids as you all stomp around on one of these piano mats, creating sweet music. Although these are great for developing your child's musical abilities, improving coordination and promoting exercise, be warned: some of them do not have volume controls, so you might want to grab some earplugs to go with them. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best piano mat on Amazon.
Bigger Than The Movies
These piano mats work best on hard floors and operate on batteries.
Each key corresponds with the correct note and helps your child learn about music as they play.
If you're old enough to remember the Tom Hanks classic hit "Big" or if you are at least familiar with top 80s movie references, then you have probably watched Tom Hanks dancing on the giant piano in FAO Schwarz.
It's no longer just a fun daydream to have a toy like this in your home. These piano mats work best on hard floors and operate on batteries. Some are made to be compatible with CDs and MP3 players so your kids can enjoy their favorite music and learn to play along.
Many are designed for getting toddlers and young children interested in music and are equipped with buttons for a variety of musical instrument sounds. Some are even versatile enough to provide recording and playback modes so your little Mozart can compose his own tunes and play them back for you at a later time.
Some of these mats are more than just piano mats. They are fully functional activity mats that are equipped with additional sound effects and can double as a play area for running toy cars and trucks across while music plays in the background.
The piano keys are good for more than just haphazard play time. Each key corresponds with the correct note and helps your child learn about music as they play.
Not only are these piano mats great for musical learning, they are perfect for getting in some indoor exercise and preventing children from being sedentary even if the weather isn't cooperating. These large piano mats encourage your child to jump around in an effort to create his next great tune and can be used with friends for even more fun.
Music For The Mind, Body, And Soul
It has been long believed that music is beneficial to mind, body, and soul. Music is especially important to children in that it greatly enhances their mental and emotional development from an early age. It encourages their body and minds to work together and, many would argue, helps them to become more successful, well-rounded individuals.
Music benefits infants by helping them learn to mimic sounds and recognize melody and rhythm.
It's not only beneficial to listen to music - it is highly beneficial to learn to sing and play music as well. Dancing is helpful for motor skill development. Singing and listening to the words of songs helps encourage language development. It is also a strong avenue for learning self-expression. All of these things are important to a child's physical and cognitive development.
One could argue that participation in music can be important to social learning for people from a wide variety of age groups. They not only learn how to develop new friendships, but they also improve their concentration, discipline, creativity, and ability to cooperate with others.
Music benefits infants by helping them learn to mimic sounds and recognize melody and rhythm. Toddlers improve their motor skills and memory by participating in dancing and word repetition. Preschoolers learn to express their creativity by going with the flow and singing and dancing in whatever manner suits them best.
Grade school children improve their memories and teamwork abilities by learning to play actual instruments, memorizing songs, and learning what types of music they like and dislike. Teenagers use participation in music to establish friendships and a form of creative expression.
Music can be a great social experience for all ages. It can be a strong bonding experience for siblings and other family members and can even help children form lifetime friendships.
This is why purchasing a piano mat for fun and learning can be greatly beneficial to your child, no matter his age. The right piano mat for the appropriate age group will encourage your child's natural interest in music and fun.
A Brief History of the Piano Mat
The history of the piano mat begins with the history of the piano itself. Bartolomeo di Francesco Cristofori invented the piano in 1709 in Padua, Italy. He was a professional harpsichord maker who wanted a way to vary the instrument volume. The harpsichord, while able to play varying notes, could only play at one volume. The piano, however, allowed for better musical expression due to the musician's ability to control the volume while playing.
However, none of these advancements have replaced the traditional acoustic piano.
It was originally called the gravicembalo col piano e forte which roughly translates to "soft and loud keyboard instrument." The oldest piano surviving today is from 1720 and is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Many types of pianos have been produced over the years that extend beyond the basic hammers, strings, and ivory keys.
Player pianos are just like the original pianos, except that they use electronics and an internal memory system to play previously recorded titles automatically creating a beautiful live performance. They are great for learning more about music in general or simply sitting back and listening.
Digital pianos are more than the electronic keyboards purchased in stores. They produce a rich, genuine sound that is difficult to rival. They include a number of features to aid beginner piano players in learning to make quality music.
However, none of these advancements have replaced the traditional acoustic piano. Nothing can quite reproduce the sound, and conductors, composers, and songwriters still prefer the rich traditional sound of the concert grand piano.
All of these advancements have led to the introduction of keyboards and piano mats to children to spark an interest in music early in life and teach them the basics while having fun until they get their hands on the real thing.
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It's hard to believe that there's a cost effective Porsche racing series - but this successful championship really is!
Hot on the heels of a thrilling season opening weekeend at Cadwell Park, the Boxsters and the 924's now take the trip across the Pennines to Oulton Park in Cheshire. Another track that has something for everyone; high speed corners, technical corners, 'bravery' sections, and even a banked hairpin, Oulton Park promises to put on another great show for this brand new Championship.
The Boxster class will be boosted by the addition of two or three new drivers this time out, which will no doubt give Nick Hull and Dave Hughes something to think about as they battle for the top spot.
Meanwhile in the 924 class, the top 4 drivers are separated by just 5 points after the first two rounds at Cadwell, and with any number of drivers capable of winning this season, no one can afford to rest on their laurels. First time race winners from Cadwell, Alistair Kirkham and Adam Croft will have their work cut out to repeat the feat, with the likes of Steve Brown, Andrew Hannington and the 'Team Flegg' boys (Jayson and Mark) all lining up to have their shot at victory.
Open testing takes place on Friday 7th May, whilst qualifying and the two races will both feature on Saturday 8th May. Full timetable to follow, but one thing's for sure, this is a race weekend not to be missed!
It's hard to believe that there's a cost effective Porsche racing series - but this successful championship really is!


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Another twist in the road that is Lil' Wayne's musical career is upon us. Today the word on the e-streets is that Lil' Wayne says that he is Roc Nation. This intriguing news comes as things appear to be a bit of a stalemate between him and Birdman. At a recent concert in Pennsylvania Weezy announced that he is signed to Roc Nation, stating "Is it cool if I just say it? It's the Roc," adding "You know I'm a member of that team now."
The event took place at Slippery Rock University. Check out the footage below and speak your thoughts on the news below. Keep it locked for more from Lil' Wayne on this coming soon, we hope.


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Eadie, Robert, Millar, Phillip and McMorran, Gary (2012) Public and Private Sector Views of Electronic Government advertising in light of the Glover report in Northern Ireland. In: 7th International Confererence on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Sao Paulo, Brazil. Escola Politecnica, University of Sao Paulo Brazil. 8 pp. [Conference contribution]
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The Glover Report (2008) stipulated a need for making procurement more transparent, simpler and more strategic. One of the areas considered was electronic documentation which includes the advertising element. This report followed a review of government advertising in Northern Ireland by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (2005) which suggested a move to electronic advertising. Targets set within the Glover (2008) report identify the end of 2010 as the year all procurement from advertisement, to download and submission of documents was to be electronic with no paper only documents by 2012. This research examines Government Departments' progress in this regard. The findings are based on responses from 101 private sector organisations identified as seeking government projects through registration with "Constructionline". Findings indicate that many aspects of the Glover Report(2008) have not been fully implemented. Some Government Departments have moved towards its recommendations without meeting them. Of concern is the suggestion from the private sector that the public sector is not fully complying with their legal responsibilities by not electronically advertising contracts above the EU financial threshold in 7% of cases. The results also call into question the ease with which it is possible to identify opportunities on the current systems. The speed of publication of awarded contracts indicates that Government Departments are not only not conforming to Glover (2008) recommendations, but in some cases breach the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations (HMSO, 2006). The user friendliness of the Government portal is also questioned.
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The Armature barbed wire necklace and crown can be worn various ways, backwards, front facing, upside down and as a crown. Celebrities like rosie huntington whitley, nikki minaj and travis scott among others have worn the barbed wire crown for fashion editorials and music videos.
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As promised, mobile sensation Angry Birds has landed on the PlayStation 3 (and PSP), due to be released as part of this week's PlayStation Store update.
The game, which has moved well over 20 million copies across various mobile phone platforms, will be released as a PlayStation mini title, meaning it can be played on either a PlayStation 3 console or a PlayStation Portable.
Why release a game that's sold so many copies on a hardcore gaming console, you may ask? Hasn't it sold all it can sell? Well, "hardcore gamers" may well be the last people on earth who haven't played the game, so it should do OK on Sony's consoles.


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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has inaugurated the harbor developed at R. Innamaadhoo by the Maldivian government.
The function to inaugurate the harbor was held this Tuesday morning at Innamaadhoo.
Yameen, who is on a tour of R. Atoll visited R. Alifushi and inaugurated sanitation services on the island last Monday morning. He also inaugurated water and sanitation services at R. Hulhudhuffaaru and made stops at R. Ungoofaru and R. Dhuvaafaru on Monday.
The President is also scheduled to inaugurate the R. Inguraidhoo Harbor, mark completion of the road development project at R. Meedhoo, inaugurate the R. Maafaru Airport and R. Maafaru Harbor, inaugurate water and sanitation services and mark the completion of the coastal protection project at N. Velidhoo.
He will also visit R. Maduvvari and N. Kendhikulhudhoo and meet residents of both the islands.
Full details are available at the link below:
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Monday Class Times
Boogie Babies
Little Hands Music
1.15pm till 1.45pm
2.00pm till 2.30pm
Tuesday Class Times
Little Hands Music Toddler
Boogie Babies
9.30am till 10.00am
10.15am till 10.45am
Tuesday Classes
Start date 10th September 2019
Tuesday Classes
11 weeks 2019
No class 17th or 24th September
Half term 29th October
Start date 10th September
Term finishes 10th December
Uttoxeter Class Information
Classes are held on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire. It's worth having a drive or walk beforehand to find the hall (see photo below) so you are not stressed on the day of the class trying to figure out where to park etc..
Young children, pick up on our stress, and will take longer to settle into class if they arrive late and you are stressed and it doesn't help the class as a whole. Classes start promptly at the times stated, therefore please arrive at least 5-10 minutes beforehand to settle your child, which helps them get ready to learn. Please try not to continually arrive late. To get the most value from these sessions it is very important to be settled and ready to start. I cannot stress this enough, as it takes time for children to feel secure and more willing to sit and listen and join in with the instructions.
Is Your Child Shy?
If a child is feeling shy and arrives late, they are feeling more vulnerable and will not be willing to try new things.
Is Your Child Crazy Full of Energy?
Perhaps your child is not shy whatsoever but full of energy, in which case it is nice to give them that 5 -10 minutes to run round and explore and release that energy and then they are more willing to sit and listen.
We Are All Late At Times – That's Life
Obviously at times things happen and we get stuck behind a tractor, or last minute nappy change or temper tantrum as we are just about to run out the door. I know the feeling. I've been there and worn the teeshirt. Even if your baby or toddler is falling asleep, pop them in the car or buggy and do come along.
When they hear the music they will wake up and usually quickly join in. (Obviously if they are exhausted and better off in bed, then you know best and probably give it a miss that week, but on the whole do bring them along.) Just message me and if there are spaces in a class on another day I am happy for you to swap if need be for that week. These sessions are just as much for you as they are for them, and it gets you out of the house for an hour. A change of scene always does us good and singing is great for you too!.
So do come along and settle in as quickly as possible if there is an occasion that you are late.
Great music classes that really benefit your baby/toddler and you. Meet other parents and give your baby the best start in life by giving them music! My daughter loved these classes and smiled as soon as we went in. She has come on in leaps and bounds, learning musical, physical and social skills in a fun way. Highly recommended.Esther Allen
Saint John Ambulance Hall
St. John Ambulance Hall
Carter Street,
Red brick building
next to Wilfred House
Useful parking information
- There is limited parking at St. John's hall.
- Paid parking – The Old Swan Hotel opposite the hall.
- Free street parking – opposite St. John's hall limited to one hour stay. They are pretty strict so do move before you get a parking ticket.
- Paid parking – Asda refunded if you buy £5 goods in store. From their car park at the back walk passed the side of the large charity shop to the small housing estate,Drovers Close leads you to Carter Street 5 minute walk.
- Free parking – Balance Street which is behind the hall, about a 10 minute walk.
Things to do in Uttoxeter
Perhaps you might enjoy the following whilst on your visit to Uttoxeter with your child:
- Bramshall Park – Go to the main car park entrance at Bramshall for a nice swings and slides area.
- Library – This is at the top of the high street, quite near to Asda.
- Supermarkets – Waitrose, Tesco
- There are some cafes in the town – chat to me if you are looking for child friendly areas
Fantastic up beat class, we both enjoyed it and don't know where the time went we were loving it so much. Will definitely be back and recommending to other mums.Elizabeth Johnson
Welcome to Little Hands Music!
Don't be shy, get in touch


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A homeowner's guide to cleaning the fireplace
There are few things guaranteed to warm the heart (and the limbs) faster than a beautiful open fireplace. As a design feature, it is delightfully sophisticated and wonderfully stylish. While many of the traditional Georgian and Victorian fireplaces have now made way for more contemporary shapes and forms, Australian homeowners still love the crackle and heat of real wood fires.Read more
Installing a new hot water system
Installing a new hot water system can be a daunting task if you aren't knowledgeable about your options. But because hot water is such a large part of your power bills, it's worth doing your research. Here we've described each type of hot water system and storage options. Contact an appliance repair and installation company to discuss installing your new system.Read more
Get your home winter-ready
Winter is just around the corner and while many areas of Australia have been enjoying a very mild Autumn it is easy to get caught out when the cold snap arrives. So now is the time to prepare the house for those winter chills.Read more
How to ensure your hot water stays hot
There's nothing more annoying than running out of hot water when you are half way through washing your hair under a chilly shower in the middle of winter. If that has happened to you perhaps it's time to replace your hot water system.Read more
Questions (and answers!) to your most commonly asked plumbing questions
The plumbing in our homes is one of those things that we often take for granted and don't think twice about – until something goes wrong. Plumbing issues are also among the most inconvenient, particularly if you have a family and the issue is affecting your everyday routine.Read more
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating is a beautiful way to heat your home, obviously not from a visual sense as it is invisible, but because of the comfort and ambience it creates. It is unobtrusive, providing warmth for an entire room with no noise and no risk of being burnt by radiators or oil heaters. Perfect particularly for small children and the elderly.Read more


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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic sales team that competes to win every day? Beacon is hiring motivated, results driven top performers for our outside sales team. If you think you can keep up with our fast paced, team environment, join us in roofing distribution sales!
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. is a vibrant and fast-paced environment where self-motivation, passion and resourcefulness are rewarded. We are one of the largest distributors of residential and non-residential roofing and complementary building products in North America. Beacon currently has over 550 locations in 50 US states and 6 Canadian provinces and more than 8,500 employees. We are known throughout the building supply industry for having the best team, integrity, exceptional service and quality building products.
Beacon Roofing Supply is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol BECN. In June of 2006, Beacon Roofing Supply was named to the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
We are looking for bright minds that share a passion for outside sales and can deliver on expectations. If you are ready for this challenge, please apply today!
The responsibilities include:
- Meet or exceed the sales and margin expectations for the assigned territory.
- Use Salesforce, Cognos, and Mincron reports available to help manage a sales territory.
- Using the necessary phone and field selling skills to sell our products and services to our customers.
- Building strong customer relationships by maintaining sales contacts as required by the position.
- The overall performance and development of assigned and newly assigned accounts.
- Developing new business opportunities through cold calls and lead generation.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive monthly and annual sales plan for the assigned territory to service and expand our business with existing and new customers.
- Coordinating closely with our inside sales support team and our vendors to plan and execute the promotion of products and services to customers.
- Organizing sales activities so that face to face selling time to the customer is maximized.
- Observing and implementing sales skills of other successful Sales Representatives in all aspects of the sales process to utilize skills necessary to succeed.
- Demonstrating solid business sales acumen and professionalism to make a positive impact on all prospects and customers.
- Maintaining social, ethical and organization values of Beacon. Conduct business activity, at all times, in a manner consistent with the company's corporate culture.
- Drive sales growth through consistent daily effort.
- Demonstrated record of year over year sales growth.
- Strong ability to develop new business while maintaining existing business.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- 4 year degree preferred but not required.
- Experience in residential or commercial sales is a plus, but not required.
- Sales, business management or distribution industries experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Internet, Word and Excel.
- Ability to learn and use Salesforce.
- Mincron knowledge a plus or the ability to learn our inventory management system.
- Ability to learn product lines.
- Must be able to function as part of a sales team.
- Can gain agreement and acceptance of ideas, plans activities and recommendations.
- Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, and shows an air of confidence.
- Displays a genuine interest, excitement and eagerness toward job, company and prospects.
- Can demonstrate versatility.
- Is a self-starter. Will take action to achieve goals.
- Takes a sincere interest in what the customer or prospect really need to improve their business.
- Copes well in competitive sales situations with little supervision and possesses strong negotiation skills.
- Is motivated by selling (interested, enthusiastic and committed to the sales function).
- Consistently make the kind of effort necessary to accomplish results.
- Maintains an acceptable driving safety record.
- Maintain a valid driver's license.
- Willingness to develop new and existing skills through educational programs with both company provided and vendor supported training.
Location: 6550 NW 74th Ave Miami, FL 33166, US
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WASHINGTON — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was prepared to be the one New York Democrat to publicly stand up for Wall Street in the face of President Obama's regulatory crackdown — but she folded at the last moment yesterday.
Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, didn't utter a peep when the time came to introduce the amendment she filed just a day earlier that would have nixed the bill's proposed ban on banks participating in the lucrative derivatives market.
The rule is expected to cost New York's big banks millions of dollars in lost revenue.
The Gillibrand amendment would have replaced the ban with a study by regulators, who would decide if a ban was appropriate.
She said that "new, tough and smart reforms" were needed to both protect consumers and strengthen Wall Street.
The amendment had strong Republican support but was shunned by Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee that has jurisdiction over the derivatives markets.
Sitting on her hands at the committee meeting, Gillibrand followed the example of New York's senior senator, Democrat Chuck Schumer.
He also has sided with Obama and Capitol Hill Democrats against the financial industry that is a major source of jobs and tax revenue for the city.


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Could braided ponytails like Fergie's and Selena Gomez's be the hottest hair trend in 2014?
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Full disclosure: we're not entirely sure what our thoughts are on the braided ponytail (think Blond Ambition Madonna), but one thing's for sure -- this genie-inspired style is definitely happening.
Fergie recently rocked the look on New Year's Eve, but she wasn't the first celebrity to do so. Selena Gomez was spotted on David Letterman in October with a version of the style, and several days later Kourtney Kardashian was seen with a similar 'do.
Do we spy a trend in the making? Like it or not, the braided ponytail is definitely going to be a thing in 2014. Click through the gallery above to see the celebrities who have sported the look, and decide for yourself whether you'll be trying it out this year or leaving it in the past.


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I got this amazing sample from the generous Dexter3657 – thank you!!
So, I'm not sure I get carrot cake, but I certainly get a spicy sweet dessert tea that tastes as wonderful as it smells. I was tempted to add a little sweetener to this to see if I could pull out more carrot cake flavour, but decided not to, as it already has a sweet taste to it. Besides, I really love the spiciness of this one, and don't want to take away from it by adding sugar.
I will definitely be putting this tea on a 'must purchase' list.


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