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10-K ReportA Form 10-K is an annual report required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that gives a comprehensive summary of a company's financial performance. The(...)
10-Q ReportForm 10-Q, (also known as a 10-Q or 10Q) is a quarterly report mandated by the United States federal Securities and Exchange Commission, to be filed by publicly traded(...)
13FA filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), also known as the Information Required of Institutional Investment Managers Form. It is a quarterly filing(...)
13DSchedule 13D is an SEC filing that must be submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission within 10 days, by anyone who acquires beneficial ownership of more than 5%(...)
Abbreviated New Drug ApplicationAn Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) is an application for a U.S. generic drug approval for an existing licensed medication or approved drug. Generic drug applications(...)
ADCAntibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) are antibodies attached to biologically active drugs. By combining the unique targeting of antibodies with the cancer-killing ability of(...)
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Adjuvant TherapyAdjunctive therapy, also called adjuvant therapy or adjunct therapy, is therapy that is given in addition to the primary, main, or initial therapy to maximize its(...)
ADXThe average directional index, also called ADX, is used to determine if a market is trending or trading. When the ADX line is rising, the market is trending. When the ADX(...)
AFFOAFFO is an acronym for Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO). AFFO is a financial performance measurement mainly used in the analysis of REITs. The AFFO of an REIT is equal(...)
AframaxAframax is a medium-sized crude tanker with a dead-weight capacity between 80,000 and 120,000 tons. The tanker derives its name from AFRA which stands for Average Freight(...)
Altman-Z ScoreThe Altman-Z score was created by NYU Stern Finance Professor Edward Altman in 1967. The Altman Z-score is a formula that gauges the credit-strength of a company and the(...)
American Depositary ReceiptADR stands for American Depositary Receipt and is a stock that trades in U.S. markets but represents a certain number of shares in a foreign corporation. ADRs are bought and(...)
American Society of HematologyWith more than 17,000 members from nearly 100 countries, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world's largest professional society serving both clinicians and(...)
American Society of NephrologyThe American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has over 15,000 physician and scientist members that lead the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases throughout the world(...)
American Stock ExchangeThe American Stock Exchange, also called AMEX, is the third-largest stock exchange by trading volume in the United States. In 2008 it was acquired by the NYSE Euronext and(...)
AnalystAnalysts usually work for brokerages and research firms that provide coverage of publicly traded companies. Analysts are categorized as either a "buy side" or "sell side"(...)
Analyst RatingAnalyst ratings differ from firm to firm as each makes use of its own ratings system. Different brokerages often use similar ratings systems, but a "buy" rating from two(...)
Andrews PitchforkThe Andrews' Pitchfork is a trend channel charting tool that consists of three lines. The middle line is the median trend line and then there are two more trend lines on(...)
AnthraxAn infectious disease transmitted by a bacterium in animals, which can also be transmitted to humans. Often fatal if the bacterium enters the lungs, anthrax is usually(...)
Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria and other microorganisms to resist the effects of an antibiotic to which they were once sensitive.
Antibody-drug ConjugateAntibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) are antibodies attached to biologically active drugs. By combining the unique targeting of antibodies with the cancer-killing ability of(...)
Antisense TherapyAntisense therapy involves drugs that are based on the fact that antisense RNA hybridizes with and inactivates mRNA. These drugs are short sequences of RNA that attach to(...)
AroonThe Aroon indicator is designed to reveal the beginning of a new trend. Aroon means "Dawn's Early Light" in Sanskrit. It was developed by Tushar Chande in 1995. It is made up(...)
ASHWith more than 17,000 members from nearly 100 countries, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world's largest professional society serving both clinicians and(...)
ASNThe American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has over 15,000 physician and scientist members that lead the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases throughout the world(...)
Average Directional IndexThe average directional index, also called ADX, is used to determine if a market is trending or trading. When the ADX line is rising, the market is trending. When the ADX(...)
AwardedAwarded contracts mean that a bidding system took place and that a company won, or was awarded, the job. Both government and private sector companies award business. For(...)
Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England, also called BoE, is the central bank for the United Kingdom. The BoE is the UK government's bank and the lender of last resort. It issues currency and(...)
Bank of JapanBank of Japan, also called the BoJ, is Japan's central bank that is headquartered in the business district of Nihonbashi in Tokyo. The bank is responsible for issuing and(...)
Basing PatternA basing pattern is a sideways move accompanied by a big drop off in volume. The volatility and beta on the stock drops below its average as the stock appears to flat-line(...)
Bear MarketA bear market is when the price of an asset class, or market, declines at least 20%, over at least a two-month period.
BellwetherIn stock trading, the term bellwether refers to a stock that is thought to be a leading indicator for a sector or the entire economy. As a bellwether stock goes, so goes the(...)
Biologics License ApplicationA Biologics License Application (BLA) is a request for permission to introduce, or deliver for introduction, a biologic product into interstate commerce. The BLA is a(...)
BiosimilarUnlike chemical medicines, biotech drugs are made from living cells so exact copies are not possible, thus the term biosimilar rather than generic as with copies of(...)
BLAA Biologics License Application (BLA) is a request for permission to introduce, or deliver for introduction, a biologic product into interstate commerce. The BLA is a(...)
Black SwanA black swan event is an external event that shocks markets as it deviates beyond what market participants normally would expect. Black swan events are extremely difficult to(...)
Bollinger BandsBollinger Bands are easily recognized by a pair of trading bands that represents the upper and lower trading ranges in which the stock is said to trade. Two Effective(...)
Book ValueThe book value of a company is the total amount a company would be worth if it liquidated its assets and paid back all its liabilities. Book value is calculated by(...)
BreakoutThe breakout chart pattern is my least favorite pattern because you are always chasing. Nevertheless, a breakout above resistance can be very profitable even if you are a(...)
Breakthrough TherapyA new drug may be designated as a breakthrough therapy by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if it is intended to treat a serious or life-threatening disease and(...)
Brent CrudeBrent Crude is a major trading classification of sweet light crude oil that serves as a major benchmark price for purchases of oil worldwide. This grade is described as light(...)
Bullish FlagA bullish flag is a consolidation pattern with a downward slant after a strong upward move. The uptrend may continue when the stock breaks out of the consolidation zone.
Bullish HammerA Bullish Hammer candlestick often occurs at the bottom of a trend or during a downtrend and it is called a Hammer since it is hammering out of a bottom. It has a long lower(...)
Burial CrossA Burial Cross is a bearish signal and occurs when the 50 day moving average crosses below the 200 day moving average.
Buy LimitA buy limit order is an order to buy a stock at or below a certain price. By using a buy limit order, the trader is guaranteed to pay that price or better for the stock.
CAGRThe compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, is a measure of growth over more than 1 year. It can be thought of as the growth rate that gets you from the initial investment(...)
Call SpreadThere is a bullish call spread and a bearish call spread. A bull call spread is an options strategy that involves purchasing call options at a specific strike price(...)
Candle Over CandleA candle over candle formation, also called a candle over candle reversal, could be a Bullish Kicker: A candle over candle pattern could be a flush or oversold(...)
Capital ExpenditureCapital expenditure, also called CAPEX, are funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade long-term physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment. It(...)
Carry TradeA carry trade is a strategy in which traders borrow (short) a currency in a low interest rate country, take the proceeds from the short sale and convert it to a currency in a(...)
CatalystA stock catalyst is a press release, news story, analyst revision, or any event that can cause the price of a stock to move. Examples of common catalysts are: an earnings(...)
CDCThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United(...)
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United(...)
Chaikin Money FlowChaikin Money Flow (CMF) is used to measure buying and selling pressure over a set period of time via the use of money flow calculations. Money flow is calculated by(...)
Chicago Mercantile ExchangeThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange, also called CME, is one of the world's largest exchange for futures and options. Trading involves mostly futures on interest rates, currency,(...)
Chimeric Antigen ReceptorChimeric antigen receptor (CARs) are genetically engineered receptors on T cells. CARs are proteins that allow the T cells to recognize a specific protein (antigen) on tumor(...)
China Activity ProxyThe China Activity Proxy, or CAP, was created by the London firm Capital Economics. A U.S. diplomatic cable made public by Wikileaks in 2010 revealed Chinese Premier Li(...)
Chinese YuanThe yuan is the base unit of a number of Chinese currencies, and usually refers to the primary unit of account of the renminbi, the currency of the People's Republic of(...)
CHMPThe Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) is the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) committee responsible for human medicines. The CHMP plays a vital role in(...)
Clear the StopsClear the stops is what institutional traders often do when they see a large number of stop orders at a certain price range. Institutional traders will clear the stops by(...)
Clinical EndpointA clinical trial endpoint is a measure that allows the FDA to determine whether the null hypothesis of a clinical trial should be accepted or rejected. In a clinical trial,(...)
Clinical TrialsA research study in which one or more human subjects are assigned to one or more interventions (which may include placebo or other control) to evaluate the effects of those(...)
Closed-End FundA closed-end fund is a pooled investment fund with a manager overseeing the portfolio. A closed-end fund raises capital only once through an IPO by issuing a fixed number of(...)
CMEThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange, also called CME, is one of the world's largest exchange for futures and options. Trading involves mostly futures on interest rates, currency,(...)
CMFChaikin Money Flow (CMF) is used to measure buying and selling pressure over a set period of time via the use of money flow calculations. Money flow is calculated by(...)
Compound Annual Growth RateThe compound annual growth rate, or CAGR, is a measure of growth over more than 1 year. It can be thought of as the growth rate that gets you from the initial investment(...)
Consumer Price IndexThe Consumer Price Index, also called CPI, is a measure of the change in the price level of a basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. The index shows the change(...)
Continuation PatternThe continuation chart pattern can lead to monster profits because these patterns continue for an extended period of time. It is one of my favorite day trading chart patterns(...)
Credit DerivativeA credit derivative is a type of derivative in which the risk that a loan will not be repaid is sold to a party other than the lender. Credit default swaps are a form of(...)
Credit ImpulseCredit impulse is a term coined by Michael Biggs, then an economist at Deutsche Bank, and is defined as the change in new credit issued as a percent of GDP. In most(...)
CRISPRCRISPR is an acronym for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat. The functions of CRISPR are essential in adaptive immunity, enabling organisms to respond(...)
Crony CapitalismCrony capitalism is when private businesses receive special regulation, tax status, and other favorable government interventions at the expense of other private businesses.(...)
Crowding Out EffectThe crowding out effect is when government issued debt drives down private sector spending. The U.S. Treasury sells IOUs in the form of bonds or treasury bills directly to(...)
Currency DevaluationCurrency devaluation is when a country deliberately lowers the value of its currency relative to another currency, or group of currencies. Currency devaluation makes(...)
Currency InterventionA currency manipulator (also called currency intervention) is a country that employs foreign exchange policies that give it an unfair competitive advantage against its(...)
Current RatioThe current ratio measures a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its current assets. The current ratio is an important measure of liquidity because(...)
Cyclical IndustryA cyclical industry (also referred to as a consumer discretionary industry) is a type of industry that is sensitive to the business cycle. Cyclical industry companies have(...)
Cyclical ReflationCyclical reflation occurs when policymakers try to stimulate the economy by introducing new legislation. For example, when President Trump came into office, his(...)
Dark Cloud CoverDark Cloud Cover is a bearish candlestick reversal pattern. There are two candlesticks that make up this pattern: a bullish candle on day 1, a bearish candle on day(...)
Dark LiquidityA dark pool is a private exchange in large financial institutions are able to make trades anonymously.
Day TradingDay trading means buying and selling a stock within the same day, usually within minutes to hours, in an attempt to profit off of intra-day trends and intra-day swings.
Deadweight LossDeadweight loss describes the loss to an economy as a result of market inefficiencies. Market inefficiencies occur as a result of not allowing the free market to set where(...)
Debt to EquityThe debt to equity ratio compares a company's total debt to total equity. The debt to equity ratio shows the percentage of company financing that comes from creditors and(...)
Definitive AgreementA Definitive Agreement is a contract that defines the final terms of an agreement between a buyer and a seller. A Definitive Agreement is a contract that governs the terms(...)
Doctor CopperDoctor copper is the funny idea that copper has a Ph.D. in economics because of its ability to predict turning points in the global economy. Copper is widely used in(...)
DojiThe doji chart pattern represents indecision by either Bulls or Bears that they can continue to take the stock either higher or lower. The doji is a favorite chart pattern to(...)
Double BottomThe Double Bottom Reversal is a bullish reversal pattern. Many Double Bottom Reversals can form in a downtrend, but until key resistance is broken (the peak between the two(...)
Double TopThe Double Top chart pattern marks a tough area of resistance that Bulls failed to penetrate twice. Be-careful trading this chart pattern because the double top is not very(...)
Dow Jones Industrial AverageThe Dow Jones Industrial Average is a weighted stock market index of the market price of the 30 largest publicly-traded companies on the NYSE. All of these stocks are big(...)
Dow TheoryDow Theory is based on the work of Charles Dow over a century ago. It is considered the oldest stock market indicator that's still followed by a lot of traders. Dow Theory is(...)
DowntrendDowntrending stocks form lower highs and lower lows. Generally, when traders talk about downtrending stocks, they are using the longer daily and weekly time frames but do(...)
Dragonfly DojiLike all doji candlesticks, the Dragonfly doji represents indecision. Because the lower shadow is so long and the closing price is near the top of the candlestick, it signals(...)
Dumping (pricing policy)Dumping occurs when a manufacturer lowers the price of a good entering a foreign market below what it charges domestic customers. The identification of trade dumping(...)
Durable Goods OrdersDurable goods orders reflect the new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for immediate and future delivery of factory hard goods. The first release, the advance,(...)
ECRI US Leading IndexThe ECRI's U.S. Weekly Leading Index is a composite leading index that anticipates cyclical turning points in U.S. economic activity by 2-3 quarters. Cycles in economic(...)
Effective VolumeEffective Volume was described in the book "Value in Time" by Pascal Willain. Effective Volume analyses the intraday volume on the minute level to determine what small and(...)
Elasticity of DemandDemand elasticity is the change in quantity demanded at a particular price. If a large change in price results in little change in the quantity demanded, then demand is(...)
Elasticity of SupplySupply elasticity is the change in supply costs at a particular price. If the supply changes little with a change in price, then supplies are considered inelastic. Supply is(...)
Employment SituationThe Employment Situation report is a monthly report that combines two separate surveys about the labor market. The Employment Situation report is released by the Bureau of(...)
Enterprise ValueThe Enterprise Value (EV), is a measure of a company's total value. Enterprise value is calculated as the market capitalization plus debt, minority interest and preferred(...)
EPSEPS stands for earnings per share. Earnings per share is considered to be the most important variable in determining a share's price. It is also a major component used in(...)
European Central BankThe European Central Bank, also called ECB, is the central bank for the euro and administers monetary policy of the Eurozone, which is one of the largest currency areas in(...)
European Medicines AgencyThe European Medicines Agency evaluates the safety of medicines for the benefit of public and animal health in the European Union (EU).
Eurozone CrisisThe eurozone crisis, also called the European debt crisis or the European sovereign debt crisis, is a multi-year debt crisis that has been taking place in the European Union(...)
EVThe Enterprise Value (EV), is a measure of a company's total value. Enterprise value is calculated as the market capitalization plus debt, minority interest and preferred(...)
Existing Home SalesExisting home sales add up the number of previously constructed homes, condominiums and co-ops in which a sale closed during the month. Existing homes (also known as home(...)
FCCThe Federal Communications Commission, also called FCC, is a U.S. government regulatory agency, accountable to Congress, that is responsible for overseeing all interstate and(...)
FDA 510k ClearanceA FDA 510k Clearance, also called a 510(k) Premarket Notification, is a premarket submission made to the FDA to demonstrate that the device to be marketed is at least as safe(...)
FDA ApprovalFDA stands for Food And Drug Administration. The FDA is a government agency established in 1906 with the passage of the Federal Food and Drugs Act. The FDA regulates(...)
Fed Funds FuturesVirtually every financial market is affected by the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate, the Fed funds rate. A great way to see what the "smart money" expects(...)
Federal Communications CommissionThe Federal Communications Commission, also called FCC, is a U.S. government regulatory agency, accountable to Congress, that is responsible for overseeing all interstate and(...)
Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve, also called the Fed, is the central bank of the US that regulates the monetary and financial system. The Federal Reserve is comprised of 12 regional(...)
Fibonacci RetracementA Fibonacci retracement is when a stock retraces 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, or 61.8%. Fibonacci retracements use horizontal lines to indicate areas of support or resistance at the(...)
Foreign Exchange MarketThe foreign exchange market (forex, FX, or currency market) is a global market for the trading of currencies. The biggest players in the global foreign exchange markets are(...)
Form 4A Form 4 filing must be filed with the SEC whenever there is a change in the holdings of company insiders. An insider is defined as any officer and/or beneficial owner who is(...)
Form 144A form that must be filed with the SEC when an executive officer, director, or affiliate of a company places an order to sell that company's stock. Also known as Rule 144.
Form FDA 483Form 483 is the most common enforcement tool for all FDA-regulated products. FDA Form 483, or Inspectional Observations, are a list of observations of possible small and(...)
Forward P/EThe Forward Price to Earnings Ratio is a current stock's price over its future estimated earnings per share.
GAAPGAAP is short for generally accepted accounting principles. GAAP accounting standards offer uniformity in how companies report their financial(...)
Game TheoryGame theory is the study of conflict and cooperation between intelligent rational decision-makers. Game theory and the famous Prisoner's Dilemma model explains why,(...)
GapA gap is a change in price levels between the close and open of two consecutive days. A gap up open occurs when the opening price is greater than the previous day's closing(...)
GDPGDP stands for Gross Domestic Product, and represents the monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specified period of time. GDP is how all(...)
General ContractorA prime contractor (also called chief contractor, general contractor, or main contractor) has a contract with the owner of a project or job, and has the full responsibility(...)
Generic DrugsWhen a company makes a new drug, it applies for a patent that gives it exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute that drug for a certain time period. Other companies can(...)
GlioblastomaA fast-growing type of central nervous system tumor that forms from glial tissue of the brain and spinal cord. Glioblastoma usually occurs in adults and affects the brain(...)
Government Accountability OfficeThe Government Accountability Office, also called GAO, is a government agency that monitors and audits government spending. The GAO tracks how the legislative and executive(...)
Gram-positive BacteriaMicrobiolists classify bacteria into two groups: gram-positive or gram-negative. A Gram Stain is done with a crystal violet dye. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick cell wall(...)
Gravestone DojiThe Gravestone Doji pattern indicates a slight advantage to the Bears short-term. The long upper shadow suggests that after Bulls took the market higher, a massive amount of(...)
H ShareA share of a company incorporated in the Chinese mainland that is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange or other foreign exchange. H-shares are still regulated by Chinese(...)
Hedge FundA hedge fund is a private investment partnership. There is a fund manager (general partner) and the investors in the hedge fund are called limited partners. The limited(...)
HHSThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is part of the federal government. Its mission is to enhance and protect the well-being of all Americans by providing(...)
High Yield DebtHigh-yield debt refers to high-yield bonds or what is often called junk bonds. A high-yield bond is a high paying bond with a lower credit rating than investment-grade(...)
I2WDThe Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate is the Army's center for research and development of advanced cyber operations, electronic warfare, signals intelligence(...)
Immuno-oncologyImmuno-oncology or Immunooncology is the use of the immune system to treat cancer. Cancer cells often have molecules on their surface that can be detected by the immune(...)
ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy is a type of biological therapy that uses substances to stimulate or suppress the immune system to help the body fight cancer, infection, and other diseases.
Incremental Operating MarginIncremental operating margin refers to the ratio of increase in performance operating income and growth in sales at constant exchange rates.
Industrial ProductionThe Federal Reserve's monthly index of industrial production covers manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities. The industrial sector, together with construction,(...)
InflationInflation is an increase in the overall prices of goods and services. The relationship between inflation and interest rates is the key to understanding how indicators such as(...)
Insider TradingInsider trading is when corporate insiders (officers, directors, and employees) buy or sell shares of their company. When corporate insiders trade their own stock, they must(...)
Institutional InvestorInstitutional investor is a term for entities which pool money to purchase securities and other investment assets. Institutional investors include money managers, banks,(...)
Intelligence and Information Warfare DirectorateThe Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate is the Army's center for research and development of advanced cyber operations, electronic warfare, signals intelligence(...)
Interest RateAn interest rate is a rate which is charged or paid for the use of money. Rising interest rates drive up the US dollar. The rising US dollar has a significant impact on the(...)
Interest Rate SwapsAn interest rate swap is a derivative instrument in which two parties agree to exchange interest rate cash flows, based on a specified notional amount from a fixed rate to a(...)
Intermediate Term TrendMarkets are often driven by three cyclical timeframes: short term trend, by events such as monthly options expirations; intermediate term trend, due to quarterly earnings(...)
International Monetary FundThe International Monetary Fund, also called IMF, is an international organization created for the purpose of standardizing global financial relations and exchange rates. The(...)
Investigational New DrugAn Investigational New Drug Application, also called an IND, is a request for authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer an investigational drug(...)
Investment Technology GroupInvestment Technology Group maintains the POSIT dark pool exchange that also provides trading algorithms and smart order routers through a subsidiary called AlterNet. POSIT(...)
IslandThe Island Top chart pattern can be 1 day or more. The opposite of the Island Top Chart Pattern is the Island Bottom Chart Pattern. Island chart patterns are sometimes(...)
ISM Manufacturing IndexThe ISM manufacturing composite index is a diffusion index calculated from five of the eleven sub-components of a monthly survey of purchasing managers at roughly 300(...)
January BarometerThe January Barometer states that as the S&P 500 goes in January, so goes the year. In other words, if the month of January closes down, there is a good chance the S&P 500(...)
Japanese YenThe Japanese yen, also written as JPY, is the official currency of Japan. The yen was created in 1872, replacing the mon currency of the feudal era. The yen lost most of its(...)
JIDOThe Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) supports Department of Defense Combatant Commands as part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. It provides tactical(...)
Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat OrganizationThe Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) supports Department of Defense Combatant Commands as part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. It provides tactical(...)
Keltner ChannelsKeltner Channels are named in honor of Chester Keltner who created the "10-day Moving Average Trading Rule" in his 1960 book entitled "How to Make Money in Commodities".(...)
Laffer CurveHigher taxes negatively impact the number of people willing to work as illustrated by the Laffer Curve. The marginal tax rate is measured on the vertical axis, and(...)
Large CapA large-cap stock is a large-size company with a market capitalization (or market cap) of more than $10 billion.
LiborLIBOR stands for London Interbank Offered Rate and is a benchmark interest rates for many adjustable rate mortgages, business loans, and financial instruments traded on(...)
LiquidnetLiquidnet is a global exchange for institutional traders only. Liquidnet operates dark pools in 43 markets globally for institutional trading firms that collectively manage(...)
LNG TrainAn LNG train is a liquified natural gas plant's liquefaction and purification facility.
Long ShadowThere are two types of long shadow candlestick patterns: a long lower shadow (bullish), and a long upper shadow which is bearish. A long lower shadow on a candlestick is a(...)
Long Term TrendMarkets are often driven by three cyclical timeframes: short term trend, by events such as monthly options expirations; intermediate term trend, due to quarterly earnings(...)
Lower ShadowOften called a "flush", it is either a long lower shadow or a long upper shadow on the candlestick. A flush is a capitulation move by either bulls or bears who finally are(...)
LymphomaCancer that begins in cells of the immune system. There are two basic categories of lymphomas. One kind is Hodgkin lymphoma, which is marked by the presence of a type of cell(...)
Margin DebtMargin debt is the dollar value of securities purchased on margin within an account. The New York Stock Exchange publishes end-of-month data for margin debt on the NYX data(...)
Margin ExpansionMargin expansion is short for profit margin expansion. Margin expansion is an increase in the rate of profit a company makes on a product or service.
Market BreadthMarket breadth is determined by tracking the number of companies advancing (rising stock price) versus the number of companies declining (falling stock price). On(...)
Market CapitalizationMarket capitalization, or market cap, is the market value of a company's outstanding shares. This number is calculated by taking the stock price and multiplying it by the(...)
Market OrderA market order is an order to buy or sell a stock as fast as possible at the current available price. This type of order is used when the buyer or seller wants their order(...)
Market PerformMarket perform is a neutral analyst rating when a stock is expected to move in-line with the S&P 500.
Marketing Authorization ApplicationA Marketing Authorization Application is an EU term for an application filed with the European Medicines Agency for approval to market a medicinal product.
Mega CapMega cap stocks are the largest companies on Wall Street with a market cap greater than $100 billion.
MegadealA Megadeal is a business transactions involving vast amounts of money, such as, mergers and acquisitions. The term megadeal is usually reserved for transactions greater than(...)
Mexican PesoThe Mexican Peso, abbreviated MXN, is the currency of Mexico. The Mexican peso is made up of 100 centavos and is often presented with the symbol $ or Mex$. The name peso(...)
Mid CapA mid-cap stock is a mid-size company with a market capitalization (or market cap) between $2 billion and $10 billion.
Momentum SqueezeA momentum squeeze is a trading strategy that gives a buy signal when the Bollinger Bands are inside the Keltner channels. When this happens, the stock has been trading in a(...)
MonopolyA monopoly is the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service. Let's examine what a monopoly is from a microeconomics perspective using a(...)
MonotherapyMonotherapy is the use of a single drug to treat a disease or disorder.
Multinational CorporationA multinational corporation (MNC) is a business managed from one (home) country, with offices, facilities, other assets in at least one country other than its home country.(...)
Multiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis (often called MS) involves an immune-mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body's immune system is directed against the central nervous(...)
MyelomaMyeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer that develops from cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. Multiple myeloma is a cancer formed by(...)
NASDAQThe Nasdaq was created by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) to enable investors to trade securities on a computerized, speedy and transparent system. It(...)
National Defense Authorization ActThe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a US federal law specifying the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense.
National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department of Health in the United Kingdom. It serves both(...)
NDAAThe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a US federal law specifying the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense.
Negative Interest RateA negative interest rate policy (NIRP) is when a central bank sets the interest rate below zero. This is a rarely used monetary policy tool sometimes used in deflationary(...)
NEJMThe New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is the most widely read, cited, and influential general medical periodical in the world with more than 600,000 readers in 177(...)
New Drug ApplicationA New Drug Application, also called a NDA, is submitted to the FDA for a new drug. Since 1938, every new drug has been the subject of an approved NDA before U.S.(...)
New Home SalesNew home sales measure the number of newly constructed homes with a committed sale during the month. The level of new home sales indicates housing market trends and, in turn,(...)
New York Stock ExchangeThe New York Stock Exchange, also called NYSE and Big Board, is an American stock exchange located at 11 Wall Street, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York. It is the(...)
NICEThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department of Health in the United Kingdom. It serves both(...)
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer, abbreviated as OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by another company and retailed under that purchasing company's(...)
Oil tankerSupertankers or very large crude carriers (VLCC) have a dead-weight capacity of over 250,000 tons. These ships can transport up to 2,000,000 barrels of oil/318,000 metric tons.
OligopolyAn oligopoly is when a small number of firms have a large majority of market share in their respective industries. An oligopoly is similar to a monopoly, except instead of(...)
OPECOPEC, which is an acronym for Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries, is a cartel that controls the supply of oil in an effort to control market share, and set the(...)
Opening RangeThe opening range breakout strategy is one of the more popular day trading strategies. The opening range breakout strategy defines a high and low price level for a certain(...)
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First Reactions To The Nike Epic React
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How would you like it if your worn out sneakers would grow back to their normal condition after being beat up a bit? Though it may sound like science-fiction, a London designer has apparently created a prototype that can do just that. Consider it an alternative to the likes of those sole protecting products and the like that are out there-the design is 3D printed from a synthetic biological material that repairs itself overnight. So will a big box sneaker brand pick up this creation of Shamees Aden and make retro releases obsolete? Give us your thoughts below after you check out the full piece at The Verge.

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15 Wilton St., Liverpool, England
May 30th, 1853
Dear President Young,
I have written several letters to you since my departure from our delightful territory, but whether they have been able to penetrate the snows of the mountains and reach you in safety is, with me, uncertain. I received your letter, dated the last of October, requesting me to hasten the printing of the church books for the valley circulation. In accordance with the instructions, I went last winter to New York and made diligent enquiries of a number of printers & book binders, and obtained their lowest estimates; and on comparing them with the English prices, I was, at once, convinced that the job could be done in England to a better advantage than in America. With equal qualities of paper the printing prices of printing in the two countries does not differ materially, but in binding, the English prices are far cheaper. For instance, the different estimates for binding 10000 Hymn books in N. York were as follows $1400, $1200, & $900. Nine hundred dollars was the very lowest price. But in England we have made a contract for binding the 10000 for $485; thus making a saving, so far as the binding is concerned, of $415 on the hymn book alone. There will be another saving of $350 or $400 on the 30000 books, arising from the draw back on all books shipped from this country to foreign parts. The duties of 10 per cent in America will not probably amount to more than 7 or 800 dollars on the whole 30000 copies. The freight from England to St. Louis is about the same as from [page break] N. York to St. Louis. So upon the whole job, it is hoped that there will be a saving of some $500 or $600 by getting it done in this country.
The printing of the hymn book is now nearly finished. Estimates have been obtained from London and other places for the book of Mormon & book of Covenants. I have not yet decided when I shall get it done. These works will be forwarded to St. Louis in care of Horace S. Eldredge and will be ready to be sent over the plains next spring.
The 30000 books will weigh including the boxes between 8 and 9 Tons. It will require about <ten or> eleven waggons to take them to the valley, including provisions & luggage for the teamsters. All the cost of printing, binding, duties, and other expenses from this to St Louis, I do not think, will exceed $7000. It may be a few hundred dollars less.
I visited St. Louis in April where I waited some 3 weeks in order to see two brethren from Texas who I understood was willing to loan some money for the printing & binding of these books. I succeeded in loaning $2000 from them, and gave them my notes $500 is to be paid in one year and the other $1500 dollars in two years. I presume these brethren will wait still longer if required, as they have other means and are comfortable. These $2000 together with the $1000 received by your order from Bro. Bernhisel is are all that I have as yet been able to loan for that purpose. If I should not be able to make any further loans, I shall necessarily have to get out very small editions of the books of Mormon & Covenants, that is, go as far as the $3000 will permit. But as the plates of those 2 books are stereotyped it will not make any [page break] very great difference. It it <is> true, that in both printing and binding, large editions will come proportionally cheaper than small ones. I do not feel authorized to call upon the Liverpool office for funds, not knowing but you may base other appropriations of greater and more pressing importance for those funds. I landed in Liverpool 2 days since, having a passage of only 10 days and 4 hours from N. York. Dr. Bernhisel will, no doubt, have told you of my exertions to wake up the people of Washington. I labored hard to raise an excitement but could not do it: the people would not turn out to hear and after preaching some 18 or 20 times to the bare walls and empty benches with here & there a half-frightened-to-death stragler, I was obliged to give up my meetings for the want of hearers. I have not found even one solitary person in all Washington who has manifested the least spirit of candid inquiry to learn our doctrines. I have issued the first 9 Nos. of the Seer, and placed a plenty of each in 5 of the principal books stores in Washington. All these 5 stores sell from 30 to 40 cents worth of the Seers per month. Our other church works no sale at all. $5 worth might possibly be sold in one year, but even this amount would be very uncertain.
The scattered saints throughout the U.S. and in the British Provinces are greatly revived up in their feelings, by reading the Seer: The subscription list, including St. Louis & the Canadas, are <is> not far from 700.
I shall probably remain in England from 4 to 6 weeks and then return to Washington, where I expect to find some 3 or 400 letters awaiting my arrival. I shall answer such of them as needs answering and write & print the remaining Nos of the 1st Vol. of the Seer, and then travel & preach [page break] in those places where the door seems to open, if there are any such places, until I receive further counsel. It is my intention, however, to give Washington another thorough trial, after they have rested awhile: for I dislike very much to give up beat.
I shall be most happy to receive any counsel from you which you may have to impart to me.
Shall I continue the Seer for another year? (yes)
Shall I seek to establish book agencies where there are
apparently no prospects of sale? (use your judgement)
Shall I seek to convert empty rooms and benches to our faith? (act by the spirit)
I think I can anticipate the answers to the last two questions, but I am somewhat at a loss whether to continue the Seer for another year or not.
You will perceive that, instead of making selections for the Seer, I have written the whole of the compositions myself which has been very laborious, and has occupied every moment of my time, so much so, that I have not had time, as yet, even to get another wife, but as I am now a little more at liberty, I may possibly, if circumstances should favor, hunt up some one, and thus give a practical demonstation of the doctrine of "Celestial Marriage." I may, perhaps, postpone this demonstration, until some future edition of the Treatise on that subject.
The present administration have made many changes of the officers in the different Territories, but I am not aware that any changes have been made in Utah. I think that they are controlled by the power of God for the good of his people. Yours in the covenant Orson Pratt
[Transcribed by Pat Bishop, Nora Fowers, Erin T. McAllister, and Brett Bolton, Apr. 2010]
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I see life as a journey that offers many teachings and opportunities for growth, and I believe this is particularly true in the darker moments. I also know that while pain and suffering are normal parts of being human, we are not wired to heal alone.
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More than 125 nurses from around Oregon came together on September 21 to "Connect" at the Oregon Center for Nursing's (OCN) annual fundraiser breakfast at the Oregon Zoo.
"Connections are crucial in today's fast-moving world," said OCN Executive Director Jana R. Bitton. "It is important to take time to reflect on what connects us to our work, our colleagues and our communities."
The event showcased the stories of two local nurses sharing how connecting with others has impacted their own careers. Mallie Kozy, PhD, RN, faculty at the University of Portland School of Nursing and incoming president of the Oregon Center for Nursing's Board of Directors, explained how OCN has helped her connect with information about nursing in Oregon and nursing colleagues throughout the state. Sarah Wickenhagen, DNP, FNP, ARNP, Executive Director of the Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives, recalled some of her experiences as an army nurse, nurse educator, and nurse leader and how networking and connecting with colleagues has encouraged her along her career path.
This year marks the 8th year OCN has held a fundraising breakfast. More than $72,000 was raised through individual gifts and corporate donations. Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health Systems, Providence Health and Services, the Oregon Nurses Association, and the University of Portland all provided premier sponsorship of "Connect" event. Other sponsors included Avamere Health, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Salem Health, Adventist Health, Marquis Companies, Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, and PeaceHealth.
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Comcast and Time Warner Cable pulled off something of a stunner when news of the $45 billion acquisition was reported Wednesday night. The deal between the nation's Nos. 1 and 2 cable providers was formally announced Thursday morning, followed by a conference call with executives. The MoneyBeat team live-blogged the call. Here are a few of the highlights.


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Atlanta's German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. Inc. has launched a website for a new workforce training program that aims to help manufacturers find skilled workers and
The Georgia Consortium for the Advancement of Technical Training, or GA-CATT, is modeled after Germany's dual-education system.
The program aims to be a win-win-win for the three stakeholders involved: Students get on-the-job training, an associate's degree with no college debt and a German government certification that gives their skills a stamp of approval in most manufacturing settings. Schools are ensured their training aligns with industry demands. And companies get properly trained workers.
The website, www.gacatt.com, is operated by the German chamber and acts as a portal for the initiative.


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Sendmail Multiple Sites
I have to 2 sites and would like each site to handle it's own email in/out. We do lots of transaction processing at both sites with 10-100K's of emails being sent out daily to end users. I would like to eliminate the email traffic from site 2 coming across my WAN connection to be sent out. The processing related emails would still need to appear from the same domain & account and I would also like the each sites local employee emails to be handled by that sites mail server as well. Is this simply a matter of adding addt'l MX record to my public DNS records for site 2's email server?
Any help with this would be much appreciated.
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If Iran shouldn't have nukes, neither should U.S.
By: Peter Neils / President, Los Alamos Study Group on Sat, Mar 30, 2013
Recently, at the United Nations, Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Khazaei addressed a conference of the Non-Aligned Movement, which represents 120 countries, refreshing Iran's call for stronger global action to promote nuclear disarmament. That call has gone largely unnoticed.
"We have always announced nuclear disarmament as one of our most important priorities while emphasizing the right of all signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to use peaceful nuclear energy," Khazaei said on Thursday.
An article on the Iranian Press TV website went on to note that Non-Aligned Movement member states call for the disarmament of all countries possessing nuclear weapons. The Iranian envoy stated that the next changes in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty should be made "with the purpose of strengthening its signatories' commitment to nuclear disarmament free from dual and discriminatory standards."
His position underscores the concerns of most international disarmament advocates. The five nuclear weapons states that are signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty have time and time again forestalled concrete steps toward disarmament while making non-proliferation their highest priority, ignoring the obvious complimentary influence that measured, verifiable multi-lateral disarmament would have on non-proliferation efforts.
International norms should not be contorted to maintain a sort of nuclear apartheid.
"He reaffirmed (the Non-Aligned Movement's) support for the establishment of a Middle East region free of nuclear weapons," the article continued.
Israel has a significant nuclear arsenal. The existence of these nuclear weapons in the Middle East, even though Israel declines to confirm its status as a nuclear weapons state, is hardly conducive to non-proliferation efforts in the region. Any actual use of nuclear weapons in the Middle East would have global repercussions, the nature and extent of which cannot be foreseen. Unlike Iran, Israel has refused to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
"Iran has repeatedly expressed its strong opposition to any production, possession or use of nuclear weapons, saying such arms have no place in the Islamic Republic's nuclear doctrine. On Feb. 22, 2012, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Iran considers the pursuit and possession of nuclear weapons 'a grave sin' from every logical, religious and theoretical standpoint."
There is no evidence that Iran has made any effort to enrich uranium to weapons grade. Yes, their existing technology could be used for this, but member states are permitted under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to pursue civilian nuclear power and related technologies.
Given Iran's legal right to develop civilian nuclear power, perhaps the international community should take a page from Ronald Reagan's playbook, "Trust, but verify." With a higher percentage of Iranians having a positive view of the U.S. than do those of our allies India and Turkey (and with 70 percent of Iranians under 30), it might be a sensible revision to a U.S. policy that otherwise seems destined to lead to an unproductive confrontation, not to say war.
The U.S. has committed to invest over $200 billion in nuclear weapons infrastructure and delivery systems over the next decade as we continue to ignore our commitment to nuclear disarmament. Prior to embarking on this unprecedented reinvestment in our nuclear weapons infrastructure President Obama said in Prague; "I state clearly… America's commitment to seek… a world without nuclear weapons. This goal will not be reached quickly – perhaps not in my lifetime."
Why not?
Iran is a useful foil for the nations in the nuclear club that wish to avoid accountability for their intransigence in the face of their clear obligation to disarm under international law. We, as Americans, are responsible for the continued threat nuclear weapons pose to more rational international relations. American leadership would lend wings to the global effort to move forward on this critical issue.
But concrete steps, not mere rhetorical aspirations, will be required to forge the path to disarmament. If now is not the time to begin pursuing this universally accepted goal in earnest, when?


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Starburst green or Midnight Blue (grey + blue combined)
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- The eyes remind me of nature and peace, but they also show signs of wilderness and unknown certainty. They are vibrant, thrilling, and exciting- but calm, distinct and relaxing.
Midnight Blue:
- Imagine gazing into someone's eyes for hours, that would be me looking at this color. The eyes are like the moon- they are different and exciting. A territory that hasn't been explored. You find yourself lost and in confusion when trying to understand- but you know that the land is not going to be hostile.
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Niklas Oppenrieder is a physician in his pediatric residency, living and working in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Inspired by the 2016's VegMed talk given by Dr. Neal Barnard (www.pcrm.org), Dr. David Stenholtz (www.läkareforframtiden.se) and Dr. Tanja Kalchenko (www.hepla.no) on the power of scientific, whole-food plant-based organizations, he is now a cofounder of PAN – the Physician's Association for Nutrition (website coming soon).
The organization will educate healthcare professionals and the public on the science of whole-food, plant-based nutrition and will provide tools to facilitate healthful dietary change.
As an internationally operating association, PAN will provide content, it's corporate identity and strategic advice on multiple organizational issues to upcoming national PAN branches. PAN's core team (among others David Stenholtz, Tanja Kalchenko, Allan Kornberg) is right now working on content and tools, on synergies among whole-food plant based organizations worldwide as well as on founding national branches, beginning 2017 with Germany.


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Students pursuing an online master's degree in public health will want to pay close attention to potential concentrations in programs. Other priorities include where students wish to take their career and the actual format of the courses.
How to Select an Online Master of Public Health School
Students considering online schools with a master's program in public health must make their decision based on several key factors. Public health is a field that deals with the science and application of policies that affect the health of whole populations. A master's degree is the most common credential for entry into the field. Degree programs can be found in fully online and hybrid formats by 4-year colleges and universities. Students must weigh the public health concentrations with course limits and their career options.
Public Health Concentrations
Public health is a program that leads to a variety of careers in healthcare and other fields. Many online programs allow students to specialize in a particular area of public health, including epidemiology, public health management and biostatistics. Each concentration is designed to tailor a student's education to careers in that area of the public health field.
Course Limits
Some online master's programs are designed specifically for adults actively working in a health field. As a result, some schools will limit the maximum number of credits that students can take in a single term. Students without work constraints should compare program requirements to ensure that a limited program will meet their needs.
Career Options
Most online graduate programs in public health are focused on the practical skills needed for managing healthcare facilities, community outreach programs and other initiatives. However, online programs are available with emphasis on research and theory in public health. These programs typically lead to careers in policy development and public health research.
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Online Master of Public Health
The most common degree program for entrance into a number of public health-related careers is the Master of Public Health (MPH). This program varies in length from 42-60 credits and may offer a wide range of specializations. Online learners attend lecture and upload assignments via online learning platforms. Online learners may be required to complete an internship or practicum and a final project. The curriculum typically covers:
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The Association for Schools of Public Health identifies health administration and health services administration programs as additional master's degree options for those interested in public health (www.whatispublichealth.org). These are also professional degrees focusing primarily on the management of clinics and other public health organizations. Some online programs require short on-campus sessions, in addition to health management internships or practicums. Courses in these programs might include:
- Health law and ethics
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Schools with Online Master of Public Health Programs
The Berkeley School of Public Health contains an online master's program. The duration is two years, and it does require one campus visit during each year. Along with an interdisciplinary curriculum, the program also offers a concentration in health policy and management. Berkeley also plans to add specialized certificates to supplement the master's degree program.
Johns Hopkins' School of Public Health in Bloomberg offers a Master of Public Health, which can be taken full-time, in-person and earned in eleven months, or as a part-time format with online classes that wraps up in two to three years. One to two weeks per year on campus are required as part of the part-time option.
Creighton University has a Master of Public Health with two options for concentrations: Health Policy and Ethics, or Public Health Services Adminsitration. Unlike the previous two programs, this program is completely online, and the degree can be earned in two and a half years.
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Charles Prendergast, 34 years of age and born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. always had inspirations of becoming a professional athlete and being in entertainment. He is now embarking on his journey into the world of theatre and acting and is full of excitement embracing and enjoying every step along the way. He would love to thank Mel Williams and Michael K. Williams for giving him this opportunity to grow and learn and be a part of something special. His brother and mom will be there in spirit and he loves them both.
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There's a lot of advice from business gurus, books, blogs, etc. on how one should organize and operate their company. Most tend to endorse a top down approach where decisions are made at the top of the organization and filter down through the corporate hierarchy.
The top down approach provides great efficiency and control by the head of the organization, but it can also create resentment and friction in the lower levels who feel management is forcing these decisions on them. The opposite of this approach is where change bubbles up from the grass roots of the organization as a result of being in the trenches where the policies meet the day-to-day grind.
The struggle between these two approaches is perhaps as old as Creation itself. As we continue our 20 Entrepreneurial Lessons from Creation series, we look at how God employed this approach in Creation and then how Jesus showed us the flip side of this same approach.
God Operates with a Top Down Approach
I Corinthians 14:33 tells us that God is not a God of confusion. His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9). It should come as no surprise then that He would operate with a top down approach, right? Did you catch the reference Isaiah made?
After God divided the light and darkness, He went about creating the Heaven (or the firmament). It's His top down approach showing up in a very real and visible way so much so that Isaiah used it to describe how much higher God's thoughts were than our own.
6And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. 8And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. – Genesis 1:6-8
Satan Attacks the Top Down Approach
If we fast forward to chapter three of Genesis, we'll see that there was already some underlying resentment that I mentioned in the opening comes along with this approach. How do we know that? Look at how Satan, through the serpent, gets Eve to disobey God and eat of the forbidden fruit.
For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. – Genesis 3:5
It's very tempting for us to put ourselves in a leader's shoes and think how we see the world is how it really exists. This is one of the fatal flaws to the bottom up approach. Designing systems or organizations from that vantage point fail to account for all of the realities. Yet, we, like Eve, want to be the one making those decisions because our perceptions have become our reality.
There are many horrible events that happen to good people in this world that give me pause about my Christian faith. I don't understand why God allows these tragedies to happen, why His plan of redemption is so restrictive, or why He doesn't reveal Himself to us in a more concrete manner.
It causes a lot of friction at time in the trenches where I am trying to put His principles to work in my day-to-day life. It's tempting to say God does not exist, or if He doesn't then He just doesn't care. Many have resigned themselves to that conclusion. For me, I remind myself that the view from my trench is not the full picture God has from the top.
Jesus Turned the Top Down Approach Bottom Up
When God did choose to manifest Himself in a more concrete fashion through Jesus Christ, He taught us that this top down approach only works when you view it from the bottom up. So many entrepreneurs forget this when setting up and operating their companies.
We tend to think of our organizational structure in the traditional pyramid shape with us on the top. The truth is that we are looking at it upside down. As an entrepreneur, you are the foundation that God uses to build your business.
13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. 16Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. – John 13:13-16
Jesus talked about being a servant leader throughout His ministry, but, more importantly, He demonstrated it throughout His ministry. Think about it. The top down Creator of the world made Himself flesh and washed the feet of His creation. He wasn't afraid to roll up His sleeves and get in the trenches.
Turning Your Top Down Approach Bottom Up
What does all of this mean for your business?
- First, you should look at the top down approach as building the foundation for your business with you at the bottom of the pyramid. You are in a position of leadership to be a servant to everyone beneath you on the traditional organizational chart. Never forget that.
- Second, even God has His critics. It's hard to be objective in the trenches. You must be the person who sees the whole picture – the true picture. This does not always make you, or your decisions, the most popular.
- Third, spend more time in the trenches. Servant leaders spend as much time as they can with their people sharing their burdens. It's only by getting your hands dirty that you can know your decisions are making the desired impact throughout your organization.


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Photos, for I am too tired from a very long week for anything more (click for biggety-ness):
A ferry, hiding in the flowers. You know how they are.
A gorgeous day, seen from the cable car (two rides in two weeks!).
The central cable car hub, which is also the cable car museum. Free, AWESOME. It also figures into the screenplay that I just finished (no more than that to say, but crossed fingers!), so it was awesome to visit it. The noise of that place, the smell of the machinery…. Highly recommended.
Okay. I'm off to the couch to sit and stare blankly. I worked a lot this week, weird hours, and I rock-climbed twice and did yoga once, as well as finishing the screenplay and the final edits on Book 1. Wait a minute. Hey! No wonder I feel completely exhausted.
Knitting will be my balm. (I'm working on White Lies Colette, which I picked up at Stitches and am loving. Just enough easy lace for my brain to flirt with, but miles of stockinette, also. Can't you just picture it with jeans and a tank top? Or a dress?)
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