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Delray Beach's finest waterfront modern estate is now available. Commanding nearly 1/2 acre directly on 101 feet of intra-coastal, this masterpiece is a true one of a kind. Sprawling over 9300 total square feet this modern marvel offers the most discerning buyer excellence in every detail. Approach to a secure gated grand entrance that is highlighted by a long stepping stone styled driveway tucked under a magnificent decades old banyan tree. As you step up to the home, bubbling water features and sheets of glass welcome you to unobstructed views through the home. Enter the foyer and great rooms with soaring 16 foot ceilings, walls of imported Italian glass sliding doors, and an elegant fireplace all flooded by additional sunlight from the well placed transom....
- List Price
- $5,999,999
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Lifestyle
- Intracoastal/Deepwater
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5 full / 1 half
- Total Square Feet
- 9,317
- AC Square Feet
- 5,219
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Year Built
- 2015
- Taxes
- $61,588
- Tax Year
- 2017
- New Construction
- No
Interior Features
- Bar
- Built-in Shelves
- Cook Island
- Ctdrl/Vault Ceilings
- Custom Mirror
- Decorative Fireplace
- Entry Lvl Lvng Area
- Fireplace(s)
- Foyer
- Laundry Tub
- Pantry
- Split Bedroom
- Volume Ceiling
- W/D Hookup
- Walk-in Closet
- Stories
- 2
- Other
- Tile
- Wood Floor
Master Bedroom / Bathroom
- Dual Sinks
- Mstr Bdrm - Ground
- Mstr Bdrm - Sitting
- Separate Shower
- Separate Tub
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Auto Sprinkler
- Built-in Grill
- Cabana
- Covered Balcony
- Covered Patio
- Custom Lighting
- Deck
- Fence
- Open Balcony
- Open Patio
- Open Porch
- Outdoor Shower
- Summer Kitchen
- Zoned Sprinkler
Architectural Design
- < 4 Floors
- Art Deco
- Contemporary
- European
- Mid Century
- Multi-Level
Roof Description
- Comp Rolled
- Manufactured
- Mixed
- Other
Parking Description
- 2+ Spaces
- Driveway
- Garage - Attached
- Pool
- Yes
Lot Description
- 1/4 to 1/2 Acre
- East of US-1
- Paved Road
- Public Road
- Treed Lot
- Waterfrontage
- 101
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At UpWind Solutions, we excel at giving wind turbine owners and operators turnkey services ranging from up-tower services to crane related major repairs and performance enhancing upgrades like Vortex Generators.
Whether you want to upgrade to improve power output, update to the latest technology or increase reliability, our technicians have the training and experience that makes us the premier provider of retrofits and upgrades.
Upwind Solutions blade services are comprehensive from manufacturing due diligence, life cycle inspection and repairs, upgrades and long term maintenance programs supported by an experienced staff with deep industry roots.
It's all about the customer and responding to your needs. Our approach is founded on interpreting the customer need and responding accordingly through real time consultation to fast response repairs. Leveraging both rope and platform at height access methods provides for an optimized solution in both efficiency and price.
Utilizing Upwind Insight informs a proactive maintenance strategy limiting surprises and ultimately turbine downtime.
All Upwind services are supported by a robust quality and engineering department and ISO 9001 certified process managing the human element and improving repeatable quality results. All repairs are completed using standard or customized work instruction procedures and supervised real time for accuracy application.
Our diverse service offerings and key partnerships with major component repair and rebuild facilities allows us to provide turnkey services to our customers. Along with gearbox replacements, we are able to provide rebuild options.
Our dedicated team of major maintenance technicians are capable of performing many major repairs up-tower using safe and quality processes Generator assembly replacement.
Up-tower repairs combined with our routine inspection programs will allow our customers to plan their repairs in advance to reduce downtime even further. The ability to provide turnkey services ensures our customers receive safe and quality support throughout the project.
UpWind Solutions partnered with SMART BLADE®, the wind industry aerodynamics experts, and 3M™ to deliver the best-in-class Vortex Generator solution for wind turbine rotor blades. The expertise of the three organizations combined created a new VG solution that is aerodynamically tested to provide the highest possible increase in AEP, with proven durability, and a standardized installation process that reduces installation costs and turbine downtime. The benefit to the customer is improved power production at low and mid wind speeds when the turbines are not producing at full capacity.
The flow visualization process SMART BLADE has developed is highly customized to the blade type. This allows for the recapturing of the maximum amount of power production otherwise lost to aerodynamic stall in the root region of the blade. Secondly, the materials (plastics and adhesives) used are designed for the harsh, UV rich environment of a high speed wind turbine blade.
The key to the UpWind Solutions/SMART BLADE/3M VG solution is a deep analysis of the blade aerodynamics in actual field conditions. Armed with a highly accurate map of the blade aerodynamics, a VG solution is designed specifically for that unique blade design. Unlike most other VGs available, the UpWind/SMART BLADE/3M VG Solution has the flexibility to place each individual VG in exactly the right location and orientation resulting in maximum AEP gains.
Leading Edge Erosion occurs for many reasons including for example the environment, tower height, blade make and performance. Upwind leverages our industry wide experience when analyzing these details and its relevance to erosion repair and protection. This starts with evaluating inspection reports or completing inspections such that the "true" extent of the damage can be assessed. The results will lead to an accurate estimate of the work required and consultation on the root cause. Some of the questions we strive to answer are:
Additionally taking account of the blade types and their material makeup will help to inform the appropriate leading edge protection to install.
SCADA infrastructure virtualization helps owners reduce the number of servers technical staff need to support and helps to create internal company equipment life cycle plans. It provides the technical staff with a more efficient and cost effective way to manage their servers and to protect their critical infrastructure.
A wind park typically has several OEM servers such as: Real-Time SCADA Server, Database Server, and Remote Access Server, all of which take up substantial space and require a lot of man power to ensure they run at peak performance. Most wind parks which have servers that have been running since COD are out of warranty (or soon to be), the parts needed to support are becoming harder and harder to find, and they are limited by legacy software restrictions. Often, in the event of failures, support staff are required to reach out to the OEM who in turn install their own proprietary applications costing tens of thousands of dollars.
Although blades make up much of our workload at height services applies great depth and ingenuity for solving jobs just out of reach. Upwind's At Height Services are focused on the full life cycle from transportation to construction and once cycling, in warranty or out of warranty.
UpWind Solutions offers a wide aray of At Height Services.
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When we started Cambium Creative, Jon and I decided to be partners first, art director and writer, second. How pedestrian of us. We should have been chiefs. In fact, it's not too late. In lieu of giving ourselves raises, we could just give ourselves multiple chiefdoms.
I think we're missing the boat, however, if we don't get a bit colorful with it. Shouldn't we give a nod to the tribal origins of the title? As long as we're inflating, let's go Fredericks-of-Hollywood inflated.
I could be Chief Runs-With-Pencils and Chief Blog-A-Lot. Jonathan could be Chief Paints-With-Running-Nose-Whiskers and Chief Web-He-Weaves.
What about Chief Run-Amok? We could run out of room on the business card.
Here's what vice-presidents look like when they don't get made chief-anything. It's enough to break your heart.


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Module Descriptor School of Computer Science and Statistics
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|Module Name
|Computational Mathematics
|Module Short Title
|Semester Taught
|Semester 2.
|Contact Hours
|Lectures/week: 2.
Lab/week: 1.
Tutorial/week: 0.
Total hours: 3 x 11 weeks = 33.
|Module Personnel
|Eamonn O Nuallain
|Learning Outcomes
To be able to choose mathematical concepts and methods appropriate to the solution of application problems. To be able to implement solution methods using appropriate computer programming languages, libraries, and techniques.
|Learning Aims
To understand, in sufficient detail for practical implementation, the mathematical concepts and methods appropriate to writing computer programs for science and engineering applications in general.
|Module Content
Floating point number systems; Numerical methods; Signal processing; Plotting and visualisation; Programming techniques and libraries supporting the aforementioned.
|Recommended Reading List
Mandatory: Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists by Amos Gilat and Vish Subramaniam
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Written Exam 100%
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Loafers are slip on lace-less shoes that originated in Norway in the 1930's. Originally they were meant exclusively for casual wear, but there have been dressed up styles available recently. Once thought of as preppy menswear lounge staples the shoe has evolved quite a bit. Now, loafers are popular trend being worn by your favorite stars. Here is how they are styling them.
Kelly Osbourne and Steve Madden Melter
Kelly Osbourne is spotted leaving Katsuya Restaurant in Hollywood wearing cuffed skinny jeans, a leather jacket and chic and shiny slip ons similar to the Steven by Steve Madden Melter. These bejeweled Steve Madden shoes look great with both jeans and menswear inspired trends like tailored pants and button shirts. Kelly has done everything from start a fashion line to write a best-selling book, we wonder what else she has in store.
Selma Blair and Kate Spade Olympia
A pregnant Selma Blair was spotted leaving Real Food Daily after lunch in West Hollywood. Selma wears cuffed jeans, which work well with loafers, a striped tee and a black sweater with a patent pair of loafers similar to the Kate Spade Olympia. These classic Kate Spade loafers are stylish wish a great sheen perfect for casual, more dressy and work looks. Selma is no longer pregnant, she gave birth to a baby boy, Arthur Saint. The father is Selma's boyfriend, fashion designer Jason Bleick. Selma has starred in multiple movies and shows from "Legally Blonde" to the comic book inspired flick "Hellboy" about a misunderstood demon who is really just a nice guy. She isn't stopping anytime soon either, she is set to star in a comedy series this year and she recently released her own line of handbags and wallets.
Paris Hilton and Steve Madden Eltonn
Paris Hilton is seen shopping at "The Grove" in a casual look with silver slip ons similar to the Steve Madden Eltonn. These glittery Steve Madden loafers are great for playful evening looks and they are a steal at just $60. Paris has the dubious honor of being labeled 2007's Most Overrated Celebrity, but she does know fashion. She has modeled and has developed both purse and jewelery lines.


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Dems can't afford donation ban
Sen. Barack Obama's ban on contributions from lobbyists and PACs has irritated Democratic lobbyists and fundraisers, who say that Democratic congressional candidates can't — and won't — turn their backs on such a steady stream of campaign cash.
"Quite honestly, we're taking what we can get," said a top aide to a House Democratic candidate facing a competitive race in November. "The amount of money needed for a campaign today is just so huge that you really have to look under every rock."
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At a campaign appearance in Virginia last week, Obama said that lobbyists don't fund his campaign and "will not fund our party," either. The Democratic National Committee will play by Obama's rule, but the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said last week that they would continue to accept contributions from lobbyists and PACs; spokesmen for the committees said new ethics rules already provide plenty of transparency.
Although some lawmakers adopt their own giving rules, including bans on lobbyist and corporate PAC giving, Democrats in Congress haven't exactly rushed to embrace Obama's rule.
It's a pragmatic decision. Congressional campaigns — both Democratic and Republican — generally rely much more on PAC and lobbyist money than presidential campaigns do.
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According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Democratic House candidates have received more than $103 million from PACs this election cycle.
Sheila Krumholz, the center's executive director, says House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) has received a higher percentage of his campaign contributions from PACs this cycle than has any other member of Congress.
Democratic Senate candidates have taken in about $20.5 million from PACs. By contrast, the 12 Democratic presidential candidates combined have raised just $2.5 million from PACs — a tiny share of the $547 million they've raised to date.
Democratic lobbyists complain that Obama's ban has failed to account for the realities confronting candidates who lack the fundraising appeal of an electrifying presidential candidate.
"I'm curious how much [the Obama campaign] thought about this decision," said one Democratic lobbyist. "I take Obama at his word that he's serious about changing the culture of Washington. But he's also got to realize that right now, he's the Babe Ruth of politics. You've got a lot of other people out there who are AAA ballplayers; they don't have the ability to do what he's doing in terms of raising money and wowing crowds."
Another Democratic lobbyist said Obama's ban effectively tars everyone who can't live up to it.
"Now you're implying that the House and Senate Democrats — and Republicans — are scumbags that take lobbyist money," the lobbyist fumed.
Republicans wasted no time in highlighting the disconnect between the Democrats' presumptive presidential nominee and the congressional campaign committees.
"They plead for donations on K Street with a tin cup in their hands and then have the audacity to self-righteously proclaim themselves agents of 'change' and cheer Obama on as he bashes lobbyists in Washington on the campaign trail," said Ken Spain, spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee.


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All 5 Sikinos Sightseeing
Here are all the Sikinos sightseeing that we suggest. Have a look on various attractions that you can see during your visit in Sikinos, such as churches, monasteries, museums, castles and other sights.
All sightseeing in Sikinos
Located in the central square of Chora, the Byzantine Collection features exhibits of the island's most important icons. These icons mainly consist of post-Byzantine icons of the Cretan school, as well as pictures from the Byzantine and Post Byzantine season of Sikinos. These icons are only put on display during the summer months and are moved to the church of Panagia Pantanassa during the winter.
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The most famous church is Panagia Pantanassa in Kastro village or else Chora. This church was built in 1787 and has got a lovely katholikon and beautiful late-Byzantine icons.
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The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is situated on a hill above Chora. Its location gives an impressive view of the sea and the sunset. The monastery is surrounded by walls because this is where the residents used to hide in case of attacks.
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The historical site of Episkopi actually consists of an old, Byzantine monastery built over a Roman mausoleum. The church hosts nice frescoes. Episkopi is located 4 km south west of Chora.
Located in Chorio, the Folklore Museum of the island of Sikinos features exhibits, artifacts, and material that shed light on the island's past. Located in an olive oil press the Museum is, in fact, the family home of an American expatriate who served the US Navy for a major part of his life. The Greek-born man has extensive knowledge regarding the process of making olive oil and even the history of the island as well.
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(UNDATED) - Lawrence County Sheriff's Department is warning county residents of burglaries recently taking place throughout the county.
Police have been receiving reports from residents claiming that they had been scammed by a man inquiring about cutting down a few trees on the homeowners' property.
While the residents walk with the man to look at a group of trees on the property, a second person then secretly enters their home and steals anything valuable and is easy to carry.
The first man is described as a white male, 26 to 30 years old, who is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with dark hair and brown eyes, he is clean shaven and is driving a newer white sport utility vehicle.
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Veg and Berries
The sweetcorn was sown very very late - so not a bumper harvest but we have managed 8 cobs from 5 plants. I was told my carrots would never grow as the ground was too stony - look like they were wrong!
Manage to get a handful of berries every time we visit. Hope the raspberries will produce loads more next year once more established.


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Who is Xiaomi? Meet China's hottest smartphone maker
Xiaomi has its sights set on international expansion and becoming a global brand
The 'little rice' that could
Xiaomi, which means "millet" or literally "little rice," is the upstart Chinese company that's making waves in the smartphone business. Four years after its founding, Xiaomi is now China's biggest smartphone maker. Here's a look at how it became successful, and what's in store for the international consumers who are its next target.
China's answer to Apple?
When Xiaomi announces a product, hundreds of "Mi fans" (from Xiao-mi) are there to cheer it on. Its ardent followers have inspired comparisons with Apple, though some critics say Xiaomi copies a bit too much from its U.S. rival. Whether it's the look of its products or its CEO Lei Jun dressing like Steve Jobs, the accusations keep cropping up. At a recent product unveiling, Xiaomi lifted straight from Apple's playbook with a slide that read: "One more thing..."
The Chinese company has tried to play down the comparisons but it clearly admires Apple. In January it invited Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to its Beijing office.
Shaking up the market
Despite the comparisons to Apple, Xiaomi has a very different business model: It sells its products at the lowest price it can afford. In 2011, it launched its flagship device at 1999 yuan ($324) without carrier subsidies, drawing an instant following. Since then, Xiaomi has always sold its products at only slightly above the cost to make them. It's been a cornerstone of its success and put pressure on rivals Samsung, Huawei and ZTE.
Pictured is Xiaomi's newest flagship phone, the Mi 4, which has a quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 5-inch 1080p screen, all wrapped in a steel casing.
It keeps its prices low partly by selling most of its phones online, rather than through physical stores or mobile carriers.
The products that drove Xiaomi to the top of China's smartphone market haven't been its top-end phones but its lower-priced Redmi products. Redmi phones start as low as 699 yuan (US$113) without carrier subsidies.
Pictured is the Redmi 1S. Encased in plastic, it doesn't feel like a premium device but it has some good specs, including a quad-core processor, 4.7-inch display with a 720p resolution, and an 8-megapixel camera. Analysts estimate that over half of Xiaomi phones sold in China are Redmi devices.
Ask CEO Lei Jun why Xiaomi is succeeding and he'll point to its constant engagement with its "Mi fans." This is achieved partly through its MIUI software, the forked version of Android installed on its products. Xiaomi offers updates to MIUI on a weekly basis, using input from its hardcore fans to streamline the interface and improve system apps.
"When Apple develops its iOS 7, you have no idea what they will do with it before the release," Lei said last year. "It's not like that for us. We will first ask what you want."
The Xiaomi team
Xiaomi hasn't been around for long but its leadership team includes executives who've worked at top firms including Microsoft, Google and Motorola. Their past projects include work on Windows Mobile and Google Search, and they have experience localizing products for the Chinese market.
Before founding Xiaomi, CEO Lei Jun, pictured in the red shirt, created Joyo.com, a Chinese e-commerce site that was acquired by Amazon. Jun has said he used his e-commerce experience to turn Xiaomi into a major force selling smartphones online.
Last year, Xiaomi made one of its biggest hires, snagging Google executive Hugo Barra to lead its international expansion. Barra has since been busily promoting Xiaomi in India and Southeast Asia.
Mi Pad
Though best known for phones, Xiaomi has been quick to expand its products. Earlier this year it began selling its first tablet, the 7.9-inch Mi Pad, which starts at 1499 yuan ($276).
The Mi Pad has a 2048x1536 resolution display, an 8-megapixel camera and Nvidia's latest Tegra K1 processor. There are 16GB and 64GB versions, and a microSD slot allows for up to 128GB of additional memory.
Xiaomi hopes the Mi Pad will rival Apple's iPad mini, also 7.9 inches with similar specs. But the Mi Pad has drawn criticism for looking like a different Apple product -- available in several bright colors, it resembles an oversized iPhone 5C.
A family of products
In some ways Xiaomi is moving faster than Apple, having already come out with its smart TV and fitness smartband. As is its style, they're both priced exceptionally low: The second-generation TV has a 49-inch 4K display and goes for 3999 yuan ($649). The smartband? Around $13.
Xiaomi also sells Internet routers, set-top boxes, external battery packs, and even a stuffed Xiaomi mascot. Don't laugh at the mascot -- it's a huge seller. But the top-selling item in its store is a 5200 mAh battery pack for just 49 yuan, or $8.
How does it price things so cheap?
Xiaomi doesn't have a network of physical stores to maintain or spend millions on billboard advertising. It relies largely on the Internet and word-of-mouth.
Also, Xiaomi produces only limited quantities of a product for the initial launch, and it ramps up production over time as component costs fall. The downside is that it can be hard to buy some new Xiaomi products. Its most recent phone, the Mi 4, sold out 37 seconds after it appeared in its online store.
It's unclear how much of a profit Xiaomi is making, but it's in startup mode and focused on drawing customers to its products. It does its best to monetize that user base by selling software and virtual goods through devices, much as Amazon does with its Kindles.
International expansion
Xiaomi's CEO wants the company to be an international brand that Chinese people can be proud of. Earlier this year it announced it plans to expand in 10 foreign markets including Indonesia, Russia and Brazil.
That means the same business model that made Xiaomi a success in China will be put to the test on a global scale. It's not using the Xiaomi name much outside China, though, opting for simply "Mi" instead. The handsets are already selling like hotcakes in India: This week, an executive bragged that the latest batch of 20,000 phones sold out there in 2.4 seconds.


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Posting ID : A1068478248
Date Posted : 2015-08-18
Category : Rvs By Owner
2010 FunFinder RV 18'. Let's get this sold.
Well maintained Travel Trailer for sale $12,250 OBO. Just be reasonable!!
Everyone who has seen this says "it looks brand new"
Motivated to sell. Just purchased a new truck and fifth wheel. Reasonable offers considered.
Also includes hitch, sway bar, weight distribution setup, new battery and a cover.
The Fun Finder X features a fiberglass front cap with integrated window, complete LED light package, stainless steel appliances, electric awning, and Dexter EZ-flex suspension. The Fun Finder X is your access to smooth and easy towing with the most features and luxuries in a travel trailer weighing less than 3,500 pounds.
Update 07/16: Took this out for a long weekend and a checkup. Ice cold AC, hot water, tires in good shape, let's get this sold and out of my driveway!
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Suggested List Price: $23,150
Low Retail: $12,100
Average Price: $14,500
Dry Weight:3,208 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Wt Rating (GVWR): 6,030 lbs.
Axle Weight: 2,778 lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): 2,822 lbs
Hitch Weight: 430 lbs.
Length Feet: 18.75
Overall Length: 18 ft. 9 in.
Exterior Height: 8 ft. 9 in.
Exterior Width: 84 in.
Interior Height: 6 ft. 4 in.
No. of Slide-Outs: 1
Exterior Storage: Yes
Awnings: Electric
Fresh Water Capacity: 30 gal.
Gray Water Capacity: 25 gal.
Black Water Capacity: 25 gal.
Furnace BTU Rating: 16,000
Water Heater Capacity: 6 gal.
Propane Tank Capacity: 40 lbs.


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Permanent Portfolio is not a dividend portfolio. In other words, the gains for this portfolio relies on simultaneous buying and selling of its components during portfolio re-balancing. Only the stocks and bonds provide dividends and coupon payments respectively. But they are not significant. Cash in the bank does not generate significant interest payments. Lastly, gold is a negative yielding asset. It does not generate dividends but incur storage costs. Hence, Permanent Portfolio is not a dividend yielding portfolio.
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Replacing Gold with REITs
There are concerns about the volatility in gold prices and the long term viability of the precious metal. Many readers and audience have proposed to replace gold with another hard asset. Questions like, "can we use properties instead of gold for Permanent Portfolio?" Without a doubt, REITs are often touted as a good alternative since REITs mainly hold properties. The other advantage of REITs over gold is that the former pays regular and decent dividends.
I have done a short study of replacing Gold with Singapore REITs. This is built on the traditional Singapore Permanent Portfolio which BigFatPurse has been tracking. The components of STI ETF (stocks), SGS Bonds (bonds) and cash remain unchanged. I have selected the 3 REITs with the largest market capitalisation, and are not part of the STI components or reserve list. The 3 REITs are Suntec REIT, Keppel REIT and MapleTree Commercial Trust.
Singapore Permanent Portfolio (with REITs) Performance
How did it fare?
The portfolio started with $100,000 on 3 Jan 12 and ended with $116,671.63 on 31 Jul 13. The average annual returns is about 10.23%. In contrast, the traditional Singapore Permanent Portfolio has an average annual returns of 0.32% for the same period. The lacklustre performance is due to the poor performance of gold and bonds in recent months.
The Singapore Permanent Portfolio (with REITs) was re-balanced once on 13 May 13, when its REITs component was worth 35% of the portfolio. REITs were sold down to 25% and some of the profits were used to purchase bonds, increasing the bond component from 19% to 25%. This re-balancing was timely as profits were taken before REITs suffered a correction in Jul 13.
REITs have Strong Correlations with Stocks
The above chart shows that Singapore REITs have strong correlation with STI ETF (in fact, there are 2 REITs in the STI currently). Remember that Permanent Portfolio relies on re-balancing to make gains. And re-balancing requires strong inverse correlations among each component. With REITs and STI ETF, the exposure to stocks is essentially 50% of the portfolio. Instead of equal exposure, the portfolio becomes stocks heavy. The immediate implication is that the volatility of the portfolio will go up! Either stocks had a good run and the stock-heavy Permanent Portfolio beats the traditional Permanent Portfolio, OR stocks had a bad run and the stock-heavy Permanent Portfolio suffers larger losses.
1.5 Years is a Short Time
Due to the lack of data for SGS Bonds, the study was limited to a time frame of 1.5 years (Jan 12 to Jul 13). This is a short period and not really meaningful to assess the impact of swapping gold with REITs. I may conduct another study with US Permanent Portfolio to expand the period of study.
REITs had a Good Run in the past 2 years
The period of study is bias because REITs had a good run in the past two years. The returns are expected to beat the traditional Permanent Portfolio. However, we cannot expect REITs to continue to outperform at this rate as it isn't sustainable. Over the long run, mean reversion is a powerful force. Interest rates may go up and the cost of borrowing erodes the REITs' profitability. An economic downturn may also reduce the occupancy rates in the REITs' properties. These are some possible scenarios that lead to lower returns from REITs.
As mentioned in the post, there is a need to lengthen the period of study before we can conclude the suitability of REITs as a replacement of Gold. My intuition tells me that it isn't. The good results shown in this post is a result of REITs bull run.


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Are you planning your first trip to France, but unsure where to go or what to visit during your trip? With so many places to visit, it's no surprise that France is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. France has some tourist attractions such as architectural buildings, remarkable museums, natural landscapes, Castles, beaches, beautiful villages and much more. The food and wine of France are the other reasons to visit this beautiful country too. Here are our top picks of places to visit, you shouldn't miss when you go to France.
Chambord– Located on the left bank of Loire Valley, The Château de Chambord is one of the most beautiful castles in the Loire Valley. The Castle is an ideal example of 16th century French Renaissance structural design. The exterior of the castle is breathtaking when inside, don't miss the famous double helix beautiful staircases, supposed to have been designed by the designer Leonardo da Vinci. The Castle is open every day from 9am to 6pm.
Cannes – Cannes is famous for its International Film festival, aside from this Cannes is also a fantastic holiday destination to visit in France. Located on France's shining Riviera, the city has numerous cultural attractions and additionally some best places where you can unwind. During your stay in Cannes explore historic museums, stunning islands and castles of ancient time which makes your visit to France unforgettable.
Lourdes – The Second most popular tourist destination in France. This beautiful town is famed for its artistic traditions, medieval fort, and castles. More than 5 million visitors each year visit the Sanctuary of Lourdes – the famous pilgrimage place in the Lourdes. The best time to visit this place is April to October.
Lyon- Lyon is an excellent destination for visitors and has many historical landmarks and sights. You can appreciate the perspectives of La Croix Rousse slopes by the dim ways. This place is best known for its local food that incorporate; salads, sausages,and tasty meat dishes.
The Alsace Region– Alsace is a must-visit destination, famous for its wine, this beautiful city located in the north-eastern of France. A canal boating in Alsace provides a unique experience and escort to lively towns in France and Germany alongside you get the chance to enjoy lake resorts, town cafés, immense castles and a few of the handpicked food in France. Strasbourg and Colmar are the two beautiful cities of Alsace, and hills covered with backwoods surround these cities. The best time to visit between May and October.
The French Alps– The French Alps are known as some of the most breathtaking landscape in the world. Mont Blanc Europe's highest mountain is located in the French Alps. This place is full of waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, dense pine forests, and valleys. You can also enjoy the outdoor activities during your summer visit include hiking, climbing, and cycling. If you love to do adventure activities, you can take part in skiing and snowboarding during the winter season.
Versailles Palace- One of the most beautiful building and most visited tourist attraction in France, The Versailles Palace has been listed as a World Heritage site for 30 years. King Louis XIV and his successors built this palace in anticipation of the French Revolution. This palace is now open for public visits, and we recommend you to buy the tickets online to avoid the waiting lines.
With our list of 7 beautiful places to visit, it's easier for you to plan your vacation to France. So what do you think? Pack your bags and head to this lovely European country.
Hiking or backpacking across other cities can be one-shot deals, but when it comes to the Swiss Alps, things are quite different. With the breath-taking experience, you'll definitely want to go again when you get a chance to.
When you visit Switzerland, you'll discover for yourself that it's by far the most economical and even the best way to enjoy the fresh Alpine air and peaks capped with snow.
Comfortable pants/jeans: you should try to bring more than one pant because it can get cold on the trains and certainly on the mountains, so you should try to pack enough to last.
Shirts/Sweaters: Sweaters are really important because of Switzerland's inconsistent weather condition. Hence, you should try to take a good mix of workout tanks, sweaters, and shirts.
Dresses: For days when you'd want to take a stroll around the cities of Switzerland, dresses are a great option, they also come in handy for days that you go out for dinners. Swiss love to dress up sometimes, so you'll most likely fit in well enough if you choose to dress up a little.
Hiking clothes: Your regular workout clothes can work perfectly for this. If you don't have any, just try to get something porous if you intend to go during the summer because it can get super hot.
Swimsuit: There are lakes and rivers for you to swim, so try as much as possible not to forget your swimsuit if you are going on this vacation in the summer.
It's important you don't forget your toiletries, purses, accessories (sunglasses, gloves, hats, etc.), jackets, and sneakers/flip flops amongst other things. Just pack light, and you are good to go.
Stick with this guide, and you are sure to have a superb Swiss experience!
In ancient days, the samurai country Japan tried to conquer the world through its advanced warfare techniques. And today it is conquering the world with latest advancements in technology, its renowned super motor vehicles and through the hearts of the people who visit it. Japan has it all: ancient cultural traditions, antiques and shrines and temples, majestic gardens, wonderful mountain sights, geishas and tea festivals, and lodgings that vary from ryokans or quaint inns to ultra-modern posh hotels. An overview of the best four places to visit in Japan:
If you like mingling with people, then you will surely love Tokyo. The Japanese capital metropolis is the most populous city in the entire world. From picking fresh spring cherry blossoms in traditional gardens to the huge fish market in Tsukiji. Tokyo is a mixture of the ancient and the new, from shrines to dance clubs. Just taking a walk along the streets of this wonderful city can be an exhilarating experience. When Tokyo's speed gets too fast, visitors suggest unwinding at the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
If you crave peace and quiet after the hustling pace of daily life, you should head to the famous town of Hida-Takayama where you get to experience life in a rural atmosphere. Situated near the northern Japan Alps mountains, Takayama is famous for having one of the best-preserved historic towns in the country. The most attractive section of the old city is known as Sanmachi. It has three narrow lanes full of wooden buildings housing sake breweries and little boutiques.
Nara, formerly known as Heijo, was established in 710AD. Situated lesser than an hour from Kyoto, seeing Japan's huge ancient temples is a popular tourist attraction here.
Kyoto is today's capital only of the Kyoto Prefecture, but it once served as the imperial capital of entire Japan for over a 1,000 years. Built on the central Honshu Island, this city is home to 1.5 million people and is also called the City of 10,000 Shrines since it is home to thousands of Shinto shrines, which includes the top-rated Fushimi Inari Shrine, and also the Buddhist temples. Kyoto is famous for its heavenly gardens and the splendid Gion Matsuri festival, a July celebration considered one of the best in Japan.
Denmark is the only place which is freely marked by the term 'fairy tale'. There is a wide range of things to see and do in Denmark. The place is famous for region's unique characters, quality wineries, stunning scenery, amazing biodiversity and a plenty of activities to do. This charming town is located on the banks of the Denmark River which is one of the beautiful content. There are some attractions in Denmark:
1) Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
When visiting Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens is the place that attracts more. Tivoli is the inspiration of world-famous Disney theme parks and you will get a huge range of attractions that include a roller coaster, food pavilions, puppet theatres, restaurants, roundabouts, cafés, gardens, and even a Moorish-styled hall. There are free rock concerts on every Friday nights.
2) National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen
National Museum of Denmark is a just ten-minute stroll from Tivoli Gardens. The place consists of the majestic collection of Danish Artifacts that includes Danish porcelain and silver, clothing of the 18th and 19th centuries and antique furniture.
3) Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Odense
Hans Christian Andersen Museum is one of the best places in Denmark. His fairy tales and stories are famous in Danish Society. The museum shows many artifacts, mementos, and Andersen's own sketches and artwork. Listening posts and interactive installations add the life to words of the writer. And the domed hall is furnished with the scenes from Andersen's autobiography 'Story of My Life'.
4) Nyhavn, Copenhagen
It is the beautiful place that has multi-colored houses, restaurants, and tall ships. This place is particularly a major draw for locals alike and tourists. You can enjoy bars, restaurants, eating places and live music here. It is such a cute and colorful quintessential Danish landmark.
Put the Denmark vacation on your travel bucket list and it offers you a colorful, pretty, historic holiday package. We traveled with some other tourists from the United States, including a distant relative who owns a towing and automotive repair business in Arizona (check it out at: www.MesaTowingServices.com). Business owners on vacation, living it up big time, what a great place to let your hair down. We wish you a good luck, to enjoy this fabulous vacation spot.
Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries because of its great views and the positions that it expresses. Its residents are very caring while showing views with caring for the community that begins to show propositions that go into physical observations. Trekking is by far the most popular showing in the possibilities of the populations that are shown through the mountains and heights. These mountains are known as showing that are shown through names which are Mount Everest, Manaslu and Lhotse are hosts of this beautiful countries and are shown as objectives that represent Nepal.
The wildlife objects in huge amounts of beliefs because of the effort that is put to further animals impact on the earth. They have invested great amounts of money to create many national parks that are famous throughout the whole world. The religious state is very completive which is acceptable because of the showing that it suppresses. These are how the nepalese culture is built upon the thought of how to express your beliefs in order to be your own purpose and further the knowledge of the human being.
Nepal has shown expressions that are not available in some countries that don't believe in thought from other objectives. Nepal has beautiful walking paths that are observed through quantities that is shown between average humans walking routine. This is shown by looking at the average planting and abilities that are proven through the merging of animals and pathogens. The focus and yoga abilities are really important to the Nepal culture because of the amounts of Monks and peaceful stations around the community therefore having lots of objectives in the community that are given when looking for objectives that are given through learning.
Nepalese cuisine can and is described as blessed because of the exotic thoughts that are shown when thinking outside the box. They change different traditional meals into delicious objectives that are appealing to every different tongue. The food is shown to have many different kinds of things that can make everything and everyone have different thinking to have the same outcome. Nepal has lots of different ethnic groups which shows how much different languages which supports the diversity rates.
This is great because of the difference between the races which also supports these claims. Nepal is known as one of the most countries that have lots of objectives which are world records. This causes Nepal to be a very represental country when it comes to other thoughts of the other countries. Nepal is neighbors with India and China which expresses the migration rates to the fullest. These showing express the abilities that represent Nepal and the functions that it provides. Overall Nepal is a great place for tourists and exemplary cuisine that is eaten all across the world.


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Thursday Thirteen #26
Our first 10 or so raspberries were ripe for picking yesterday! There are about twice as many ready today! There are SO many more that just aren't ready quite yet. For the next few weeks we will be in raspberry heaven. This is for those of you who want to plant a raspberry bush, but don't know how to take care of them. They really don't required as much work as you may think.
1. There are two categories of red raspberries. The common raspberry, which ripens in early to midsummer and the ever bearing raspberry. The ever bearing raspberry produces an early-summer crop on the old growth (previous season) and a fall crop on the new growth (current season).
2. Raspberries grow best in rich,well-drained soil.
3. Raspberries grow best in climates where the spring is lingering and slow to warm, but may succeed in warmer climates if the are grown in light shade.
4. A row or hill of raspberries will ordinarily produce good crops of fruit for 10 years or more, before they need to be replaced.
5. Raspberries should NOT be planted in where eggplants, peppers, potatoes or tomatoes have been grown within three years. They they are susceptible to disease associated with those plants. (Oops, the year we planted our raspberry bush it was right next to TWO tomato plants. It survived and is now too big to have anything else nearby.)
6. New plants should be planted in late fall or early spring and set into the soil 2 inches deeper than they were growing.
7. Newly planted summer bearing raspberries should be left alone for the first year to establish themselves. When buds begin to show the following spring, cut back to 3-5 canes per plant.
8. Raspberry plants should be fertilized in early spring with an all purpose 10-10-10 fertilizer.
9. Do NOT let raspberry plants dry out during flowering and fruiting.
10. In spring, shorten the canes to 3 feet and force the growth into lateral side branches along support wires. (I did not know this. It will make harvesting next year SO much easier.)
11. After a cane produces fruit it should be cut to the ground. The only exception is with the ever bearing raspberry. The second crop's canes should not be cut down as those will bear the next year's first crop of raspberries.
12. Never cut off the new canes which haven't produced yet, they will produce the next years crop. (I am guilty of this, but only it is the suckers that spout up where they shouldn't be. Bad canes...lol)
13. Raspberries are easily propagated by pinning the tip of the cane to the ground, where you want it to root. Once it is rooted, sever the new start from the parent plant. You can also propagate from the sucker growths which come up around the parent plant.
source: thegardenhelper.com


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Sunday, 7 June 2009
A veggie break
Just in case anyone else is looking for veggie tips for the Lakes, here are my recommendations:
Cote How Organic B&B near Rydal does veggie and vegan breakfasts, and is super eco-minded as well (plus the rooms are very luxurious, it's in the middle of beautiful nowhere, and you can walk to Grasmere from their door)
Zeferelli's restaurant in Ambleside is an amazing veggie place - wholemeal crust pizzas, chillis, stews, pastas, and all delicious enough to keep even the most suspicious omnivore happy. We ate there three times and every time it was brilliant. You can eat in the downstairs restaurant or upstairs in the jazz bar, and there's also a cinema. It's worth booking though we managed to sneak in even on a Friday night without.
The Lakeland Pedlar cafe in Keswick - great sandwiches, smoothies and general cafe fare. We both had the falafel wraps which came with proper top quality salad on the side.
The cafe at Brantwood, John Ruskin's home on Coniston Water, is good for veggies though we only ate sandwiches there. The sandwiches aren't very vegan friendly (cheese and egg) but the cooked options looked more varied.
That's just the ones we went to - there are several more around too, and all in a small part of the country without any particular pretensions to hippydom. Next time I have my eye on a couple of veggie B&Bs, but I think I'll have to go without The Scientist!
By the way, while I never intend to stray from the green and animal-friendly path again, I did have one lapse with a tuna mayonnaise sandwich when I was 16 and recovering from glandular fever - which is what the poor little Munchkin has been in hospital with this week! He's home now but we're very sorry that he and his parents have had such a nasty time, and while I couldn't condone the eating of tuna sandwiches now, I do prescribe large quantities of angel delight and ice cream (and I'm a doctor, you know).
4 comments:
- Rachel Cotterill said...
How funny, I just got back from Boulder (which crossed my radar as 'veggie heaven' over a decade ago) and so I'll be writing up my veggie travel highlights later this week.
I'm glad you enjoyed the lakes - my favourite veggie cafe was the Waterside in Kendal (not 100% sure whether it's still there, it's been a while since I visited - I grew up in that neck of the woods)
- 7 June 2009 at 19:35
- Johanna said...
looks gorgeous - so refreshing to get out to the country - and sounds like you found some fine places to eat - I'd love to go to vegie B&Bs too - but have found generally the the B&Bs we visited in Scotland did great veg breakfasts
- 8 June 2009 at 09:48
- Lysy said...
Johanna - thanks! I'm generally happy with the veggie options at breakfast too - so it seems a bit mean to make the carnivore go without his sausages and bacon :)
Rachel - is that Boulder Colorado? I have family there! I'll definitely go and take a look at your write-up. The Waterside was on my list too, but we didn't make it back to Kendal before we left - it's still going strong apparently!
- 8 June 2009 at 19:33
beautiful pictures, lovely start to a slightly anxious interview day for me.
looking forward to a veggie weekend with you although as you know i am also happy to join the Scientist in some of his gastronomic fare
- 10 June 2009 at 08:30


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The mean values only show the central tendency. But to know by how much the data varies from the centre measures such as range, standard deviation and variance is used.
Coefficient of variation shows the dispersion in the data. In terms of probability distribution, it is the normalized measure of the dispersion. It is denoted as CV. It is an independent unit of measurement and does not take into account the unit of the population. It is meaningful only for ratio scales as the mean is unique in this case and the values should be non-negative.
CV = s/x
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Formula 1 has announced it is to stop the use of walk-on grid girls", effective from the first race of the 2018 world championship season. That"s the Australian GP. The change will also apply to "our other motorsports series that take place during the Grands Prix weekends". Sean Bratches, MD of commercial operations at F1, said: "Over the last year we have looked at a number of areas which we felt needed updating so as to be more in tune with our vision for this great sport.
Date written: 31 Jan 2018
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Wonder why ???
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VIDEO: May FavouritesFriday, May 30, 2014
And it's favourites time again! I might be gallivanting in the Big Apple but you didn't think I'd leave you high and dry without my pick of the product pack this month, did ya? Would I do that to you guys.
I hope you enjoy the watch and as I say in the vid - the pickings might be a little slim this month but next will be jam-packed full of new Stateside picks - did I hear someone say Sephora? Oh yeahhhhh.