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Dealing with an exotic language no one has heard of? American Language Services can handle it
At American Language Services we pride ourselves on our can-do attitude. We are proud to say that we can accomplish any job a client has for us. We have thousands of skilled and experienced translators, editors, and interpreters on hand to serve your language needs, and our sourcing department is one of the best in the world at finding any language, any time.
At times, however, our resourcefulness is tested. The world is full of rare languages. Unique languages are constantly being discovered as we learn more and more about the rare cultures across the globe. At the most recent count, that number was nearing 7,000. However, half of the world's population speaks one of the 13 most popular languages.
This month, a client brought us a real challenge. They needed a large document translated into two rare languages from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tshiluba (also known as Ciluba, Luba-Kasai, Luba-Lulua, and Kikasai) is a national language of Congo and a member of the Bantu family, with an estimated 6.3 million speakers. That is 0.06% the size of the Mandarin Chinese speaking population!
Tetela (also known as Otetela, Kitetela, Kikitatela, and Sungu), another Bantu sub-language is even rarer, with a mere 760,000 speakers in the world. And we had to find both.
Those may seem like large numbers, but bear in mind that we needed individuals who knew both the source and the target languages at a high enough level to do professional translation with a high degree of confidence.
We are proud to say that we came through with flying colors – the documents were delivered without a hitch, and no indication of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into finding qualified translators of exotic languages. While other companies are content to deal with the easiest and most common languages, American Language Services welcomes the challenge and embraces the diversity of languages across the globe.
American Language Services is a proud provider of translation, interpretation, transcription and media services to, private industry government at all levels, education and non-profit organizations. Our thousands of linguists around the world and teams of dedicated professionals are ready to serve.
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Special Delivery: Conference Interpretation for Domino's
America's Top Pizza Delivery Company Holds Vegas Conference for Suppliers, and AML-Global Aids Communication
It takes more than a lot of sauce, dough and cheese to make a highly successful pizza delivery chain run. Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is maybe the country's best-known pizza delivery chain. When company leaders recently held a conference for suppliers and attendees from a number of different countries participated, the firm's management called on American Language Services to provide conference interpretation in a number of different languages to suppliers from all corners of the globe.
The Domino's Pizza, LLC conference took place in May at the Las Vegas Mirage. A hub for international conferences, Las Vegas has been one of the most popular conference locations in the world for decades, and Las Vegas is among American Language Services strategic locations throughout the country, including our headquarters in Los Angeles, and branch locations in nine key cities in the U.S. In addition to our locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, we also have offices in Irvine, Calif., San Diego and San Francisco, as well as Washington, D.C., New York, Miami and Chicago.
American Language Services provided interpretation services in a number of different languages to accommodate the many visitors from foreign lands who attended the conference and were able to understand and enjoy the keynote speakers at the event. AML-Global provided two Korean interpreters, two Mandarin interpreters, two Turkish interpreters, two Spanish interpreters, two French interpreters and two Japanese interpreters. The interpretive services allowed all participants at the conference to benefit from the flow of information that was provided, and allowed them to take away more information that will assist them in their business dealings.
Anyone who has attended a conference where interpreters are being used to help enable all attendees to understand the speakers knows, the interpreters usually use fully encapsulated booths and transmission equipment to help isolate themselves from the conference attendees so that the sound of their language interpretations don't distract other conference goers and perhaps ruin their conference experience.
AML-Global maintains its own cadre of top quality, highly professional equipment to aid in language interpretation in meetings, conferences or seminars, among other events. Our equipment is probably closer than you'd think to the location where your event may be taking place. That's because AML-Global stores conference equipment in select locations around the country so it's ready on a moment's notice. That also save you a pretty penny on shipping costs.
To aid in the delivery of discrete channels of communication, ensuring that only the intended participants received any of the channels of language interpretation, AML-Global provided six fully encapsulated booths and 320 headset-receivers, To accommodate all of the equipment that was needed for this conference, AML-Global also hired two technicians to oversee the electronics that were needed to broadcast the various interpretations, and to keep everything running on track.
American Language Services regularly performs French interpreting, German interpreting, Portuguese interpreting, Italian interpreting and Danish interpreting.
Founded in 1985, United States based American Language Services ® (AML-Global) evolved from an intimate language school into the leading interpreting and translating agency it is today. AML-Global provides a full range of international multi-language communication services and offers its unique services worldwide. Our language professionals are available 24 hours/ 7 days a week.
In addition to performing language and American Sign Language interpreting, American Language Services also performs language translation services, transcription services, dubbing services, voiceover services and graphic design services.
In addition to providing conference interpretation services and document translation services, American Language Services also provide website localization services The continually changing area of Web Site localization presents companies with significant challenges as well as opportunities. As the global business community continues to narrow, culturally correct localized web content keeps becoming an increasingly, and perhaps the most critical aspect in how a company's product, services and image are perceived.
The localization process ensures that the intent of your message is transferred accurately to the local market. The process takes into account, geographic, religious, cultural and other important factors. Outsourcing your foreign language website needs to professional linguists has proven to be a cost effective, accurate and timely solution for thousands of corporations, organizations and institutions worldwide.
President Clinton Speaks to Finance, Tech Pros at Fiserv Forum
AML-Global delivers top-quality interpretation services to international audience
Continuing on its path of providing language interpretation services in some exciting venues for international audiences, American Language Services supplied language interpretation services at another successful event in Las Vegas, Nevada, in April. The event, Fiserv Solutions, Inc.'s April 22 – 25 Conference at the Las Vegas Venetian. It was AML-Global's second event this year featuring keynote speaker President Bill Clinton.
Fiserv, a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, assembled an impressive lineup of speakers to address the audience of more than 3,500 financial and technology professionals at the four-day Forum 2012 spring client conference.
President Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, addressed the conference on April 24. His speech was titled "Embracing Our Common Humanity."
President Clinton's public speeches typically describe the challenge of globalization, emphasize our growing interdependence, and point the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. His is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations.
The event, the first Expo of its kind, offered is a powerful voice for progress around the world as he shares his unique insights and observations hearing professional from around the world an opportunity to gather, exchange idea and learn about the newest innovations in hearing technologies.
American Languages Services, a top-level provider of conference interpretation, language interpretation, ASL interpretation, transcription services as well as multi-media services, provided two Spanish and two Brazilian Portuguese interpreters to the conference. Language interpretation was conveyed via two encapsulated booths, and 60 headsets and receivers, which were maintained by one technician. AML-Global provided the equipment and the technician for the event.
The proper sort of equipment is crucial in providing effective conference interpretation services, because without professional-quality transmitters, which may include PFM-T32-16 Channel with Microphone Body Pack Transmitter with mute switch, 16-Channel and headsets – the HED 021 – Deluxe Folding Headsets & 8-Channel WB 3V Receiver, for instance — speech interpretations cannot be effectively conveyed, and in all likelihood members of the audience in need of language translation services are apt to miss crucial parts of the proceedings.
Headsets and transmitters allow interpreters who are in charge of conveying the speakers' words to the audience can provide simultaneous interpretations of the conference proceedings for a multilingual audience, but Fully Encapsulated Booths & Transmission Equipment help ensure that the presence of different interpreters does not become a noisy distraction for the entire audience. Instead, the carefully arranged equipment allows interpreters to channel interpreted speech to the correct spectators. Different radio channels enable interpreters to broadcast the proceedings on discreet radio frequencies, which allows all of those requiring language assistance to tune into the channel of language that each understands. AML-Global also provides Table Top Sound Reduction Booths & Transmission Equipment.
American Language Services owns its own equipment for interpretation, and maintains warehouses of equipment situated in key locations around the country. Because of this, AML-Global can deliver equipment quickly, especially when there are tight deadlines. Also, conference producers save money on shipping when the distance from the warehouse to the conference is short. American Language Services not only provides interpretation services in Spanish and Portuguese, it also frequently provides services in Japanese interpretation, Chinese interpretation, Tagalog interpretation, Vietnamese interpretation, Thai interpretation, Hindi interpretation, Greek interpretation, Tibetan interpretation, Hungarian interpretation, Hebrew interpretation and Danish interpretation.
In addition to conference interpretation, American Language Services also performs convention interpreting, education interpreting, business meeting interpreting, medical interpreting, legal interpreting and contract negotiation interpreting.
Fareed Zakaria, described by Esquire magazine as "the most influential foreign policy adviser of his generation," shared insights on "The New Global Landscape." Zakaria is editor-at-large of Time magazine, a weekly host for CNN and a regular columnist for The Washington Post.
Editing is crucial to the translation process
One very crucial step involved in completing a translation project is the editing process. After a translator completes a translation, the document may be sent to a separate individual for editing. Editing is especially used for documents that need to be "print-ready" at the completion of the project so every step must be taken to ensure a near perfect translation. Editing is normally charged per hour whereas translations are generally charged per word.
The main function of an editor is to fix errors such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, missing text, formatting, and they revise any awkward-sounding translations. The editor does this by checking for accuracy of the translation by comparing source document to target document.
Just as the translator must be a native speaker in the language they are translating into, the editor also must be a native speaker to ensure grammatical or contextual errors are virtually non-existent. In other words, the editor needs to be a native speaker for the same reason the translator does. A good editor must have a keen understanding of grammar, context, writing conventions, cultural diversity, and style of the language he/she is working with.
It is also key for the editor to be an expert in their field. Not only does the editor need to understand the language conventions thoroughly, but he/she also needs to be well-versed and experienced in the subject matter in question. If the editor is editing a medical document, it is absolutely vital that the editor also have a background in the medical field.
Many editors find it helpful to use the Track Changes function in Microsoft Word to assist them in the editing process. Many other software types are used to assist editors in their task, but Track Changes is usually the most widely used among the community because of the simplistic nature of this feature. It allows the editor to make the changes he/she wants by inserting, deleting, or moving text or graphics. You can also change formatting using this feature.
Editing is yet another option the client has at their disposal while submitting a translation request. Review the specifications and requirements of your project and decide if editing is the right option for you.
Translation is Vital for Life Sciences
Life science materials are translated for clients around the world because regulations differ in many countries. Life sciences translation is governed by strict industry regulations. The key to accurate life sciences translation is using the correct translators..
There are additional benefits emerging to translating life sciences materials besides meeting regulatory demands. Branding and your consumers perspective is also something to take into consideration. American Language Services® translation solutions for life sciences specialize in biochemistry, biomedicine, genetics and marine biology. Companies must follow a series of privacy guidelines to ensure that every translation is treated with the strictest confidence . We often are required to engage in strict confidentiality agreements with our clients showing.
The need to bridge language barriers is critical in the Life Sciences arena and in some cases significant global consequences are at stake. Our immense database of expert linguists provides top quality local service in all areas of the country and the world. Corporations and medical institutions alike have discovered that outsourcing challenging language issues to competent professionals is both cost effective and time efficient.
Imprecise translations of life sciences can greatly affect the information you are trying to disseminate and any altering of your message can potentially prevent your business from complying with industry regulations. Providing correct information is an integral part of your service. Only the most accurate translations will safeguard the health of your clients as well as your business.
Should You Be Providing A Corporate Glossary?
A company can have all its employees speak English but may not be most comfortable and effective working in that language.
Developing training materials to be distributed throughout international facilities provide the training in the languages of the people we'd be training. Companies have plants all over the world, so people speak Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and several regional dialects that must be considered.
Such translation may even require a corporate glossary for everyone to follow. That's because the project may have several levels of executives reviewing the material. They may all speak Spanish, but what happens when they each speak a different dialect? A corporate glossary can help avoid confusion.
Components Of Translation Service Providers
American Language Services® do careful screening of the linguists they hire. They have a large collection of expert linguists provides top quality local service in all areas of the country and the world. American Language Services ® believes in providing real value to our clients. It is essential that all of our work is performed consistently and with the highest quality. Our expertly trained staff and extensive resources give us the ability to provide our clients with outstanding value through superior quality and service. Over many years, AML-Global has accumulated and developed some of the most impressive linguistic talent in the world. Our language experts are located in hundreds of countries across every continent, covering every time zone. These highly skilled professionals are recruited, screened and tested to ensure the quality of our work is at the highest level.
In health communications, the client needs to consider how specialized a translation service it needs. It's not just a matter of in-country regional language variations or the "company dialect." You may need a translator even more specialized. For example, someone who understands neurology versus cardiology, or even stroke versus Parkinson's disease.
More and more, technology is playing a role in helping speed the translation process up to 50% faster than it used to be.
Think Hard About Self-Translation
There are still a number of life sciences companies that think they can handle their own translation needs. While do-it-yourself is a great cost-containment idea, there are times it can cost more than it saves.
There are liability issues if the material confuses the target audience. For instance, trials may have to be interrupted and restarted if instructions aren't clear. Getting it right the first time is well worth the time and money and it is better to leave the translation to the highly skilled professionals to ensure the quality of our work is at the highest level.
A Loose Interpretation
Though often mistaken for its written counterpart: Translation…Interpreting is an art unto itself. As we previously discussed, Interpreting is the verbal relaying of information from one language to another. Interpreters are utilized to relay information between interested parties for all of the spoken languages of the world, including American Sign Language, which is "spoken" by the hearing impaired community.
Interpreters are utilized by all facets and walks of life, so to speak, and therefore must have an inherent, colloquial understanding of language and its dialects; and the keen ability to decipher meaning as opposed to the verbatim relaying of information. Common vernacular phrases, jokes, jargon and the like, are often very difficult to relay in different languages or dialects because of cultural differences and status quo norms; so interpreters must, in a split second, understand and convey the essence of what is being said as opposed to exactly what is said.
For instance, the English phrase, pulling your leg means that someone is teasing or attempting a sarcastic or facetious joke. If one were to interpret this phrase into Spanish, one would not use the same terminology. In Spanish the phrase, tomando tu pelo would be used, which literally means taking your hair. Neither of these phrases involves the direct action that they reference, but rather, imply a colloquialism that has come to mean playing a facetious or sarcastic joke. Because spoken language is often less formal than written language, and is riddled with jargon, slang, and cultural colloquialisms, interpreting requires keen vernacular understanding of such phrases, regardless of the type of assignment.
Interpreting is used in a variety of fields, including recreation, business, and for legal proceedings. Interpreters escort families and dignitaries on trips for business and leisure; they interpret for multilingual business conferences, negotiations, and meetings; and they interpret for legal proceedings such as depositions, mediations, and trials. They are also used by schools to relay student information for non-English speaking, or hearing impaired parents. For each of these fields, an interpreter must carefully listen to, retain, process, and relay information between parties attempting to communicate, and must discern the attempted meaning of the information relayed.
While information may be scripted and or rehearsed for business conferences, most other fields of interpreting involve in the moment assessment that can prove rather challenging. This is especially true for Simultaneous Interpreting, which is spoken with only a split second delay after the originating language is spoken. This type of Interpreting is more difficult and often more costly than the other two types of Interpreting: Consecutive Interpreting and Chutocage Interpreting.
Consecutive Interpreting is interpretation which contains a pronounced delay after the originating language is spoken. This gives the interpreter a brief moment to assess and relay what was said. However, this is challenging as well, as the interpreter must accurately retain the information, and must, often, take copious notes to maintain the integrity of the interpretation.
The third type of Interpreting is Chutocage Interpreting or Whispered or Huddled Interpreting. This type, though more rare than the other two, can be utilized for gaming, leisure, and court Interpreting; or any event where an audible interpretation would disturb those nearby in a proceeding or event. Interpreter booths, microphones, and headsets can also be used to ensure that interpretation can be relayed without disturbing those who do not need it.
Besides vernacular understanding and information-retention complications, legal and medical matters provide yet another set of complications. Many states require certification of interpreters who interpret for court, legal, or medical related matters. This is to ensure that the interpreter is not only familiar with conversational jargon and vernacular word usage, but also with legal and/or medical terminology. In California, for instance, the twelve most-requested languages require certification for court related matters: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Armenian (Eastern and Western), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Arabic, Vietnamese and American Sign Language. Many states also require certification of medical interpreters as well so that pertinent health information is properly relayed. Certification processes, whether state or federal, medical or legal, ensure the ability and knowledge of an interpreter, and provide a standard for their respective industries.
Interpreting, with its multifaceted usage, enables the world to communicate both personally and professionally. Interpreting provides for, and ensures multicultural diversity for the inhabitants of the entire speaking world—whether they speak the little known African dialect of Wolof; the world's most abundantly spoken (per capita) language, Mandarin Chinese; or the most universally spoken…English.
"Translation guarantees the survival of our civilization a globalized world." – Center for Translation Studies, University of Texas at Dallas
Interpreting, Translating & Transcription Services for Today's Market
For nearly a quarter of a Century, American Language Services (ALS) has been a premier provider of languages services. We provide top quality services for a significant number of Major Corporations, Law Firms and Governmental Agencies in the domestic US market and abroad. We work around the world in all languages for written translations, transcriptions and verbal interpreting. We have built an outstanding reputation for providing timely and cost effective translation, transcription and interpreting services. ALS bridges the communication gap between unique languages and distinct cultures by paying meticulous attention to the details. We know that succeeding globally in today's business world requires paying attention to many subtle language nuances. Our continuous dedication to the details and meeting our clients' goals have made AML-Global a worldwide leader in the translation and interpreting industry for both written & verbal communication projects.
AML-Global has thousands of highly qualified language experts on call 24 hours, 7 days a week. Located on every continent in nearly every country around the world, our interpreters and translators are experienced and proficient in speaking and writing hundreds of languages within an extensive range of specific industries.
Successful Communication Requires More Than Written Translations and Verbal Interpretations
Whether it is in written form through the translation process or through verbal interpreting, AML-Global pays particular attention to the subtle differences in language that are critical in conveying your message to your target audience. In many cases, a simple verbatim translation is not enough. Communicating effectively requires projecting the intent of the message, addressing cultural awareness of your audience, as well as understanding specific nuances in various language combinations. AML-Global provides effective language solutions needed to make a positive impact on your target audience.
It's no surprise that the word 'translation' is often misinterpreted. By looking up the word in any dictionary source, you may stumble across up to fifteen different definitions. According to the online Latin dictionary, the word for translation, translatio, is derived from words meaning to carry or to bring across—a fitting etymology as translation brings the world together and bridges cultural divides. Although the Latin definition of the word appears to be the most fitting explanation, there are many misconceptions surrounding the word. Let's start with the basics.
Translation is often confused with interpreting or transcription, but its differences are inherent. Interpreting is the relaying of verbal information in one language to verbal communication in another. Interpreting is utilized for legal proceedings, conferences, trade shows, meetings and social gatherings of all kinds. Transcription is the transformation of verbal communication into a written form of communication, where information is transcribed from CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and various other digital and media sources. Translation is a written communication which originates in one written language and changed into another; the source language and the target language, respectively. Translation is used for software programming, legal documents, and various corporate communications.
Additionally, there are several things to consider with translation, besides the basic comprehension of language. It is an extremely common misconception that anyone who is bilingual can be a good translator. This is certainly not the case. A good translator goes through rigorous testing and hones his/her craft for many years to become an expert translator.
A translator must also have a keen understanding of grammar, context, writing conventions, cultural diversity, and language style of the two languages. People often believe that there is always a simple exact match between different languages, but that is almost never the case. A good translator must determine proper terminology based on his or her comprehension of the languages, subject matter, and cultural/colloquial meanings.
For instance, the word tortilla is also tortilla in American English, but called a pancake in British English and one would not want to confuse the two! This is an important colloquial and cultural difference that a successful translator would need to know in order to properly convey an idea from English to Spanish or vice versa.
Translation has been Making the World a Little Smaller since the beginning of written literature, and is the glue that holds the world together today, Bridging Communication Gaps on a daily basis in advertising, legal documentation, literature, and even film. Here at AML-Global we've proudly provided that "glue" for nearly a quarter of a century, and will continue our dedication to Making the World a Little Smaller with translation for years to come.


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Flash Voyager Mini ofrece un rendimiento USB 3.0 en una carcasa de aluminio compacto, con una correa de goma duradera y un práctico anillo para engancharlo al llavero.
sku: CMFMINI3-128GB
Flash Voyager Mini ofrece un rendimiento USB 3.0 en una carcasa de aluminio compacto, con una correa de goma duradera y un práctico anillo para engancharlo al llavero.
La diminuta unidad Flash Voyager Mini USB 3.0 ofrece un rendimiento USB 3.0 equivalente al de las grandes. El conector USB 3.0 ofrece una óptima velocidad de transferencia de archivos con los sistemas más recientes, y es completamente compatible con USB 2.0. Incluye un anillo extraíble para engancharlo al llavero y su duradera carcasa de metal cepillado la hace muy resistente al uso.
Es pequeña, pero ofrece la velocidad de una grande. Disfrute del máximo rendimiento cuando la conecte a un puerto USB 3.0.
Funciona también con puertos USB 2.0.
De solo 32 mm, puede llevarla a casi cualquier parte y no pensará en ella cuando no la esté usando.
Su elegante diseño protege sus datos y resiste el uso diario. El logotipo está grabado con láser para que no se deteriore con el uso.
La unidad Mini viene con una correa de goma y un anillo metálico para engancharlo al llavero. Nunca volverá a decir "He dejado mi memoria flash USB en casa".
Lot codes for Corsair products can generally be found in the follow locations. For more specific information, please view the Corsair knowledge base Lot Code article for a particular product series.
Headset: code is located on the earcup?s arm.
Speakers: code is located on the back of the subwoofer.
Case: the code is located on the case?s back panel.
Cooling: the code is located on the radiator.
Flash: the code is located on the unit?s packaging, near UPC barcode.
Flash SSD: the code is located on the label on top of the SSD.
Mice: the code is located on the label taped next to the USB connector.
Keyboard: the code is located on the packaging near the UPC barcode.
Memory: the code is on the memory module?s label. PSU: The code is on the PSU?s label, next to the serial number.
How do I make a warranty claim?
Prior to submitting your warranty claim, we recommend checking the Corsair knowledge base at https://support.corsair.com/ first, where you can find answers to commonly-asked questions. You can also receive troubleshooting assistance by clicking Ask a Question or proceed with product replacement by clicking Request an RMA.
Valid warranty claims should be processed through the retailer where the item was purchased during the first thirty (30) days after purchase. This period may vary depending on where you purchased your product; please verify the return policy with the retailer where you purchased your product. Any warranty claims that cannot be processed through your original point our purchased should be submitted to Corsair at https://support.corsair.com/
What are Corsairs replacement options?
Corsair offers the following Warranty fulfillment options:
Standard Replacement:
Through Corsairs Standard Replacement process, Corsair will issue an approved RMA number for the return and replacement of your defective product(s). Our Standard Replacement processing time from receipt of your product(s) to the replacement product(s) shipment is 1-3 business days plus transit time.
Express Replacement:
At Corsair, we understand the need to be up and running at all times! To minimize down time, we offer an Express Replacement RMA process. Through this process Corsair will ship your replacement product(s) prior to receiving your defective product(s). This process requires a valid Credit Card where a holding fee will be applied for the cost of the product until the returning product(s) are received by Corsair. To avoid being fully charged for the Express Replacement product(s), the defective product(s) must be received by Corsair within 10 business days from the date your Express Replacement order is shipped.
Accessory Product Request:
Experiencing a problem with a Corsair Component Product? Many of Corsair products have easy to install replacement accessories which will resolve the issue and prevent the need to return the entire product for replacement.
Where do I ship my items?
Corsair operates multiple RMA receiving locations worldwide. Your RMA confirmation will specify the specific return address you must use when sending your RMA package. This will be your standard return location and should not be changed without prior approval from Corsair. Any packages received at an unauthorized location may be refused and returned to the sender at the senders expense.

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Hello and welcome to The Compost Bin. I'm Compostwoman and I live with my family in rural Herefordshire. We have nearly four acres of garden and woodland, all managed organically, which we share with Chickens, Cats, Guinea Pigs and assorted wildlife. We also grow a lot of our own food, run courses in all sorts of things and make a lot of compost!
I work as an environmental educator, lecturer, writer and Forest School leader at Moors Wood . I am a Master Composter and have spent the last 11 years as a volunteer Community Compost adviser with Garden Organic and my local Council. I offer talks and run workshops and events where we talk about compost, veg growing, chicken keeping, cooking, preserving and sustainable living. We also make crafts and have fun.
We try to live a more self sufficient lifestyle here, as best we can, while still having a comfortable life and lots of fun. To learn more about us click on the About Compostwoman tab and remember to click on the photos to make them full size!
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
A cautionary tale
woke up later on.
Memo to self, when picking hops , wear a mask and gloves. And do it in a well ventilated , large room, like I see around here a lot. They are called Hop Barns. They are big buildings, With big open doors and very high rooves........I rather think they might just be like that for a reason......
Can testify that my hop pillows WILL work, though ! Personally tested by me.....
Felt like I had taken a powerful sleeping pill.
Which, of course, effectively I had...
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This baby factory only makes boys apparently. There's A LOT of testosterone flowing in my house. I fall in the toilet regularly and spend a good deal of time with my shirt pulled up over my nose. I don't concern myself with menial things like…Property damage or 45 weekly trips to the grocery. In all seriousness, I LOVE my boys. And I mean I LOVE them. Like crazy. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Parentheses are my fave.
I use them A LOT. I find it to be the most efficient (and satisfying) way to include sarcasm, snark, and not-so-subliminal messages in what I write. And sometimes it's just all about me!
I can be dramatic
(ok, fine, it's true).
I use words like "EVER" and "ALWAYS" and "IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD" all the time. There are a surprising number of things that are the BEST (or worst) EVER. Trust me. I swear.
I'm an angler! What what!!
I compete in a ladies fishing tournament every year – it is one of the most treasured experiences of my life and I look forward to it all year long. It takes place in Texas and I'm one of just a few who fly in from out of state to participate. I ADORE my Texas friends – they've taught me to be serious about winning the tournament, and to look damn cute doing it. And yes, we've placed on a few occasions (not too shabby, eh?). Cha-ching!
I totally dig the mountains
and am an avid hiker. I grew up at the beach in Clearwater, FL and even though I can appreciate a beautiful beach (especially the ones with no sand), I'm a mountain girl at heart. I have a little love affair (meaning, I'm totally obsessed) with trees. Something about them makes me feel peaceful and grounded. Being in the mountains is my zen.
I cuss in my everyday life.
And more than the average person. In my business, I do try to ONLY use cuss words when it's truly necessary [that's a complete lie], but consider yourself forewarned for real.
I say "word" a lot because…
well, because it's necessary (and I don't care what decade it is!).
I REALLY love cars.
Now, before you judge me…It isn't at all about the status symbol or the price tag of the car that I love. I'm a sucker for engineering and design. I've definitely been found reading up on how a supercharged engine works. I soooo admire the creativity and design that goes in to creating a beautiful automobile
And I loooooove to drive, friend.
Which brings me here –
I also went to school for interior design. and the hubs and I flip houses – it's our jam. Sometimes we'll sit together, each with our iPads and scroll (and scroll and scroll) through Houzz and drool or critique different designs for hours on end.
My great grandfather came to America in 1921 from Belgium.
He lived to be 100 and I admire and respect him immensely. I wrote about him and my passion for entrepreneurship in this book, Living Life Unbound: The Passions That Drive Female Entrepreneurs.
I am a deeply spiritual person
(yep, I cuss AND I Love God) and this exploration is responsible for some of the best moments, conversations, and experiences of my life. I cherish my connection to God, the Universe and my Soul.
Thanks for playing along – I'm glad you made it this far!
What about you? What's some "thing" most people don't know about you? Or, tell me which of my "things" is your fave. Leave me a comment below.
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DDR SP4 (McLaren F1 Replica – Shhh!)
Edit/Update: You can click through for the commments on this, but I should emphasize that the DDR guys were very clear that this is not a replica of the F1 or any other car, but a car that is simply inspired by supercars of this general theme.
Assuming they don't get sued into oblivion, this demo-model DDR SP4 (designed and built in the Domincan Republic, although DDR is the name of the designer if I remember right) is built around Toyata MR2, but now that it's in production in the United States, I believe it's available with far more powerful driveline options.
(Pictures from Carlisle 2006 — stay tuned over the next while for many, many more photos. I'll be back home on Tuesday or Wednesday, and will start posting in earnest then.)


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Romance at the Roney
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This image was a tiny ad at the back of a 1956 Vogue magazine. I loved it the minute I saw it. It is such a representation of that era: the perfect couple celebrating a special occasion at a nice hotel. But life is messy and people are multi-faceted. There is no such thing as a perfect couple nor a perfect life. And thank goodness, wouldn't that be boring? I much prefer being around flawed and quirky human beings.
In the 2005 movie 'The Family Stone', there's a quote that got my attention: 'You have a freak flag, you just don't fly it'. I've always loved that expression. We all have freak flags. Some of us work at hiding them really well, others of us don't have a choice. Perfection is over-rated. As a recovering perfectionist, I remind myself that it's OK to fly my freak flag, even when others raise their eyebrows. It's too much work to hide the freak flag, and by setting an example (especially in a corporate environment), I make it OK for my peers to fly theirs. So go ahead, fly your freak flag and revel in the unique person that is you. You make the world a better place just by being you!
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Latitude: 51.5666 / 51°33'59"N
Longitude: -2.0873 / 2°5'14"W
OS Eastings: 394043
OS Northings: 185305
OS Grid: ST940853
Mapcode National: GBR 2R6.M44
Mapcode Global: VH95S.RWWF
Entry Name: Former Stables in the North East Corner of the Courtyard at Cole Park
Listing Date: 12 December 1951
Last Amended: 16 July 1987
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1022271
English Heritage Legacy ID: 315772
Location: St. Paul Malmesbury Without, Wiltshire, SN16
County: Wiltshire
Civil Parish: St. Paul Malmesbury Without
Traditional County: Wiltshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Wiltshire
Church of England Parish: Malmesbury and Brokenborough
Church of England Diocese: Bristol
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5/149 Former Stables in the north-east
corner of the courtyard at Cole Park
12.12.51 (formerly listed as Outbuildings,
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Former stables, now workshop and childrens' playroom. Mid C16 with late C18 refronting. Tudor brickwork to east front, C18 brickwork with flush rusticated ashlar quoins to west front with gabled stone slate roof. Single-storey, 4-bay building with one off-centre gabled dormer covered in ivy; casement fenestration to windows and doorway with plank door to right end. Interior: floored to left to create play area for children.
Listing NGR: ST9404685305
This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.
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Following is a speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Frederick Ma, at the 7th APEC Ministerial Meeting on Telecommunications and Information Industry (APEC TELMIN 7)'s Plenary Session 3: Changing Market Profiles and Flexible Regulatory Frameworks today (April 24):
Good morning, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, ladies and gentlemen,
It gives me great pleasure to attend the APEC TELMIN 7, which provides a forum for APEC Ministers to gather together to share views and experience, and work towards promoting telecommunications market liberalisation in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Hong Kong, China is one of the most open, externally-orientated economies globally. We are consistently ranked by the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute as the freest economy in the world. We firmly believe in free market, and practise it vigorously. The telecommunications policy and regulatory regime of Hong Kong testifies to this long-held philosophy. I am pleased to share with fellow Ministers and regulators Hong Kong's vision and our experience in market liberalisation and deregulation.
The Path to Market Liberalisation
Telecommunications historically was not a market that was open to competition. Hong Kong was no exception. Before 1995, our local fixed telephony and external services were provided on a monopoly basis. But in the early 1990s, the Hong Kong Government had already recognised the economic and social importance of telecommunications, which underpinned the entire services sector in Hong Kong. The competitiveness of Hong Kong's telecommunications would reinforce the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong's economy.
Hence, in 1995, we embarked on the challenging journey of market liberalisation, and from that point, there has been no turning back. The local fixed telephony franchise of the Hong Kong Telephone Company ended in 1995 and we seized the opportunity to introduce competition to the local fixed telecommunications network services (FTNS) market. The full liberalisation of the local FTNS market has resulted in a substantial increase in the choice of services for consumers as well as the emergence of a wide variety of innovative telecommunications and multimedia services supported by high-speed and high capacity telecommunications networks.
The exclusive right previously granted to the then incumbent operator, Hong Kong Telecom International, to operate external telecommunications services was originally not to expire until 2006. However, we considered that allowing the exclusivity to run until 2006 was not in Hong Kong's best interests. In 1998, we successfully negotiated a deal whereby the Hong Kong Telecom International agreed to surrender its exclusive licence, thus enabling us to liberalise the external telecommunications market as from 1999.
During the first year of liberalisation, the weighted average of IDD prices over all routes decreased by 30%. In the following year, the weighted average prices further dropped by 44%. With the continuous massive price cuts after the liberalisation, we estimate that consumer saving was already more than US$3 billion in the first few years of liberalisation, with further savings made in the subsequent years due to the intense competition.
Today, virtually all aspects of the telecommunications market in Hong Kong are fully liberalised. There is no pre-determined quota of licences for any kind of telecommunications service operators. There has also been no foreign investment restriction imposed on foreign entities owning telecommunications facilities or operating telecommunications services in Hong Kong.
From Regulation to Deregulation
Going hand in hand with the market liberalisation policy was the development of regulatory policy to oversee the transition from monopoly to competition. The Office of the Telecommunications Authority, OFTA, the telecommunications regulator established by law in 1993, was tasked with overseeing this transition.
In the early days of our liberalisation, more comprehensive regulation was developed to ensure that new entrants were able to compete with the incumbent on a level playing field. Examples of regulation include mandating the incumbent to lease the last mile of its network to the new entrants at a regulated price, so that the new entrants could directly and quickly provide services to the end customers in competition with the incumbent. The incumbent's tariffs also had to be subject to prior approval, to ensure that they were priced at a level that would not have the effect of substantially restricting competition in the market.
Regulatory policy, however, is not static. As a market develops, regulatory policy has to respond to market changes. In the case of Hong Kong, China, as competition flourished, especially after the full liberalisation of the market in January 2003, regulation, which was an intervention in the market in the first place, had to be scaled back to ensure that it did not become an obstacle to the continual and healthy growth of competition in the market. "Market driven" means letting the market look after itself. Deregulation has thus been the focus of our attention for the past few years. For example, the mandatory requirement imposed on the incumbent to lease the last mile of its network will be fully withdrawn, and the tariff approval requirement imposed on the incumbent has also been withdrawn. The move to deregulation was complemented by pro-competition provisions in the telecommunications law to safeguard fair and effective competition and level playing field in the market.
Where we are today
Today, Hong Kong's telecommunications market is one of the most competitive in the world. There is roll-out of a multiple of end-to-end telecommunications networks to offer truly facilities-based competition in the market. As of November 2007, out of the total 2.5 million households in Hong Kong, 79% were connected by at least two end-to-end networks self-built by the operators, thus allowing choice for the customers. Indeed, 55% were connected to at least three networks. This is truly unique in the world.
We have also witnessed leaps and bounds advancement of telecommunications technology, with, for example, broadband networks developing into high-speed multi-media platforms that deliver not only voice and data transmission services, but also content services in the form of pay TV services. The transmission speeds offered by broadband services operators in the market can now be as high as more than 1,000Mbps. All residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong are now covered with broadband network. Broadband Internet access services have become very popular in Hong Kong. We have a household penetration reaching nearly 80%. For the basic broadband Internet access service, the monthly cost can be as low as US$14 (HK$110).
In fact, broadband services are not just limited to those provided to the homes and offices. There are more than 6,700 Wi-Fi hotspots installed by 30 operators at their own cost at more than 4,200 locations in Hong Kong, in places like the airport, shopping malls, cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, telephone booths and public housing estates. Some operators have even found the business case to provide Wi-Fi services free of charge to the users as value-added services.
Convergence has already taken place in the market. A wide range of communications products and packages is available in the market, bundling plain old telephone services, broadband, pay TV and mobile services in different sort of combinations.
Hong Kong consumers are enjoying the fruits of a liberalised telecommunications market which is light-handedly regulated. Five fixed network operators are competing with each other at the retail level, providing voice, broadband and pay TV services on a standalone or bundled basis to end customers. There are also five mobile networks, which all offer multi-media services on top of the basic voice and data services. With the competitive mobile service market, we have recorded a very high mobile phone penetration rate of 152% as at end of January 2008, i.e. about 11 million subscribers, that is well above the population in Hong Kong of about 6.8 million, which means that many of the subscribers are actually using more than one mobile phone. The monthly price for mobile services can be as low as US$5 for 1,000 minutes. Our consumers as well as the business sector are indeed spoilt with choices of new and advanced services and products offered at competitive prices.
Looking Ahead
More than a decade since we first started, the main elements of the liberalisation and deregulation process have largely been completed. But new issues will surface when market and technology develop. For example, fixed-mobile convergence at the network level is fast becoming a reality, with spectrum deployed for broadband wireless access which could be a fixed or mobile service. We are already getting the regulatory framework ready for fixed-mobile convergence by proposing a licensing framework which enhances operators' flexibility in the provision of their services. To facilitate the introduction of advanced technology and more efficient services, we will keep monitoring the market trend and reviewing our licensing regime to ensure that we do not inadvertently become an obstacle to market development.
The Next Generation Network (NGN) is another case in point. NGN will integrate conventional fixed, mobile and data networks into an intelligent and unified IP-based backbone network infrastructure to deliver universal access and act as host to a wide variety of new technologies, applications and service opportunities. Telecommunications operations in the NGN world are conceptually and technologically different from the old world of Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The technical and economic regulation designed for the PSTN may no longer be relevant in the coming future.
In Hong Kong, China, the pace of NGN is driven by the market. The responsibility of the SAR Government is to create an enabling environment to facilitate the operators to make transition to NGN as and when they see fit. We are closely monitoring the development of the NGN and its impact on the future regulatory framework. Given our effort in pursuing deregulation, we should always caution ourselves against stepping in too hastily to impose new regulation, as this will dampen the incentives of the operators to find out commercially viable solutions amongst themselves, without Government intervention.
At a broader level, we are planning to introduce a cross-sector general competition law in Hong Kong. At present, competition law is only enforced in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. We will shortly consult the public on the Government's proposals for the new general competition law provisions and regime. I anticipate some very interesting views and debates over the new competition law regime in the coming months in Hong Kong.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Hong Kong has reached where we are today because, as early as in the 1990s, we saw the benefits that market liberalisation and competition would bring to Hong Kong and our consumers. And true to our market-driven approach, we have stuck to a light-handed regulatory policy throughout these years in order to allow industry players the freedom to test their own case in the market.
Our market-driven approach has fostered a progressive, innovative and competitive telecommunications industry, comprising local, Mainland China and overseas operators all willing to invest in facilities and developing new services and products to satisfy a community that is ever receptive to the rollout of new and advanced technology.
And we look forward to exchanging views and cross-fertilising with other economies on the experience in market liberalisation and deregulation in this APEC forum.
Thank you very much.
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There have been many questions about the Board of Education's policy regarding fingerprinting. For reference, here is a letter sent out on October 20, 2014 from Superintendent Gary Mala:
October 20, 2014
Dear Parents, Staff and Concerned Citizens:
I hope this message finds you well as we approach the end of October. The purpose of my message is to clarify the district's procedure with respect to parent/resident volunteers in your schools, more specifically, the process one must follow to be approved as a volunteer.
Approximately two years ago the district began the practice that volunteers be fingerprinted should they participate in an activity that would leave them as the only individual supervising a group of students (field trip, recess monitors etc.) for any extended period of time without any direct and/or indirect supervision from a staff person. This practice is identical to what is required for every person employed and/or contracted by the district.
In the case of volunteers who are the only party responsible for the supervision of a group of students without the assistance of a staff person, fingerprinting is required for a number of reasons including but not limited to the following:
- The liability and accident insurances cover the volunteers as if they were district "employees." The processing of a volunteer as described above qualifies the individual(s) to be protected from any legal claims as are all other district employees.
- Volunteers acting under the supervision of a teacher and/or a group of teachers (book room, library media center volunteers, room mothers, copy center etc.) do not need to be fingerprinted given that they are not left as the primary person responsible for the supervision of students.
- The district is able to provide notice to those who question our hiring practices, including the use of volunteers, contractors and vendors, which all individuals for whom the district is responsible at any point in time are properly cleared pursuant to all applicable state laws.
Additionally, the following points are offered to those who have raised questions through their PTO officers, building administrators or through members of the Board of Education or Central Administration:
- Once fingerprinted, an individual does not to have them done each year. It is incumbent upon the district to maintain a record of the cleared prints and monitor any changes as appropriate.
- Fingerprinting may be done at the Avon Police Department and or through a vendor that is contracted by the districts at various intervals during the school year.
- The fingerprints are kept confidential in the district's business office files and are treated as confidential personnel records.
- This practice is similar to that which is in place in numerous public school districts in our state (e.g. Simsbury) and beyond and is not intended to discourage individuals to volunteer in our schools. The practice is designed to maintain the standard that is articulated clearly in state law – those who have contact with children must be properly screened (paraphrased).
- This practice is by no means intended to communicate a message of distrust, rather, it is in place to protect you as volunteers, whom we very much appreciate, from any potential claims.
Thank you for your understanding as we continue to maintain practices to provide for the safety of all students and those who serve to meet their needs each day.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (860) 404-4700 or email me at email@example.com.
I look forward to communicating with you again very soon and thank you for the continued opportunity to serve you and your children.
Enjoy a productive week.
Very truly yours,
Gary S. Mala
Superintendent of Schools
Avon Public Schools


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In Their Own Words
"What makes the Seafood Harvesters different is its unprecedented coast-to-coast support, from both industry and the environmental sector. We will partner with the National Marine Fisheries Service to advance the sustainability and accountability of our nation's marine resources. Through Harvesters, America's commercial fishermen will be at the table when important decisions are made. And that's key, because in Washington, D.C., if you aren't at the table, you're on the menu."
– Christopher Brown, President
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– Mark Gleason, Secretary-Treasurer
"In the Alaska and the West Coast commercial fisheries, where my members fish, we have demonstrated conclusively that rationally managed fisheries can succeed from both a conservation and an economic perspective. Through the Seafood Harvesters, we can share our lessons-learned with fishermen from around the country, and work with NMFS to develop regulatory conditions that make success possible for every U.S. fishery."
– Brent Paine, Board Member
"Well-managed fisheries enable fishermen to be stewards of the public resource that we harvest. Without rational management, fishermen behave irrationally and over-catch. This is human nature, and it happens in commercial and recreational fisheries alike. Through the Seafood Harvesters we support rational approaches to fishery management, and we insist on clear answers from those who don't."
– Jack Cox, Board Member


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I'm Baaaack
Well I have fallen off pretty much everything over the past year. After I finished my marathon in Oct 2014, I thought I could use a bit of a break to rest. I ran the Sporting Life 10K in May 2015 and it felt hard. I had already lost a lot of my fitness by … Continue reading
Did I mention I am running a marathon?
So I have done several races this year so far, 2 half marathons, a 30K, a 10K and a 5K, all very close together with the half being last. After having not too great of a run at the race I thought I did too many too close for me. I took some time off … Continue reading
One day I will run a half marathon
When I started running again back in January I was browsing Pinterest for motivational inspiration. I came across a pin and it stuck with me. I just grabbed it. I never actually thought that 10 months after I started running that I would actually be running that half marathon. Well on Aug 31 I signed … Continue reading
It Figures!
So part of the changes to my blog include expanding my topics. I started the blog because of my interest in my new hobby – sewing. In the same year I have gained interest in another "hobby" which is running. I started in January with the couch to 5K program. Perhaps you have heard of … Continue reading


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Review Roundup: Apple Magic TrackPad
Submitted by lalit on August 9, 2010 - 4:46pm.
Last month Apple introduced new multitouch Magic Trackpad with a smooth glass and aluminum design that gives desktop users the same intuitive multitouch gestures that Mac notebook customers have come to love. With its glass surface, the wireless Magic Trackpad enables users to scroll smoothly up and down a page with inertial scrolling, pinch to zoom in and out, rotate an image with their fingertips and swipe three fingers to flip through a collection of web pages or photos.
Reviewers of the $69 Magic TrackPad have called the new peripheral well designed and easy to use, but costly. Dwight Silverman of TechBlog wrote in his review "While I don't think the Magic TrackPad is going to make me give up my mouse for good, it is an impressive and useful device. Some people will prefer it over a mouse, and if you like trackpads, you should definitely give it a try. At $69, it's a bit pricey, but if it wins you over, it will be worth it." And we totally agree with his conclusion.
Below we have added links of six best Magic TrackPad reviews:
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App Design
I wanted to create an app that would teach people how to use their digital SLR cameras in manual mode to achieve correct exposure. I was excited to take on the challenge of creating an app from scratch and I wanted to try to use my 3 skills to achieve it. Graphic design for the look and feel, illustration for any icons or elements and my photography knowledge for the content. There are 3 elements that have to be taken into account when getting correct exposure in a photograph so based on that I made a wireframe flowchart of how the app would show how each one would affect the final picture. I didn't want to get too bogged down in technical issues so I made a very linear structure to the flow with very little need for coding.
The app works with the user being asked 4 questions about the situation and conditions they are shooting in and based on that will be given settings that will work well for their DSLR camera in Manual mode with an explanation of why. Below are the screens to show the general flow the user would go through although the final design isn't incorporated in these screens yet. To see a work in progress html version of the app click here.
When designing for mobile devices I always try to make sure that the experience is as simple as it can be. Below is a complete redesign I created for an existing booking service but with a much simplified flow.


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As U.S. employers move away from defined benefit pension plans in favor of self-directed retirement accounts, workers have become responsible for their own investment and longevity risk in retirement something theyve never had to deal with before and dont understand very well.
One thing most people dont realize is that retirement savings are affected by the rise and fall of interest rates and that just because your assets may be going up doesnt mean you will have more buying power in the future.
When interest rates are low, a retirement dollar doesnt go as far, says Chip Castille, chief retirement strategist for BlackRock. When interest rates rise, it costs less for a dollar of lifetime income.
As we transferred pension risk from government and corporate balance sheets to individual balance sheets, we needed to help people understand what is happening to the liability on their balance sheet, he said.
Also see: Health plan changes put added pressure on retirement savings
BlackRock came up with its CoRI Retirement Indexes as a way to help people understand the cost of retirement income. The set of simple bond indexes help people determine how much it will cost for one dollar of lifetime income.
The CoRI Indexes are about two years old. They are a great way for people to quickly and easily understand their liability and how it is moving, Castille says.
One thing hes learned from analyzing data from the BlackRock website is that people tend to overestimate how far their money will go. People believe that if they have $1 million in savings, it will last forever, he says. The CoRI Indexes show them that currently it will cost them $23 of their savings for $1 in retirement income. That translates to less than $50,000 a year, if they have $1 million saved up.
Somebody hears a million dollars and they think Donald Trump; they dont think median wage earner, Castille says.
Also see: Employees concede working longer will help fund retirement
CoRI combines the ability to consider investment risk and longevity risk at the same time. Embedded in the CoRI calculations are actuarial assumptions about how long people will live.
This is a powerful tool because most people underestimate how long they are going to live. Having a number that considers actuarial assumptions is really powerful, he says.
Over the last full year, there was a dramatic drop in interest rates. As rates came down, the cost of retirement income skyrocketed, he says.
That was not understood widely by a lot of investors and even some advisers, who didnt understand what happens on the liability side of the balance sheet. They are only focused on the asset side, he says. It is the difference between the two that needs to be considered.
At the end of 2014, balances were up 16%, but the cost of retirement income was up 30%, he says. So far this year, rates have settled down a bit and investor asset balances have increased as well, so the situation isnt quite as bad as it was three months ago.
Also see: New generation requires new retirement thinking
Last year, the 10-year Treasury note went from 2.90 to 2.10. It dropped almost a third over that period.
It doesnt feel like a lot, but it is 80 basis points. That was a big move; a 30% move, he said.
Investors will catch up when interest rates start to come back up.
If we can get rates to come back up, it will make the cost of retirement cheaper, Castille says. If you can invest in bonds at higher rates of interest, the coupon is good income and is income retirees can live off of.
He points out that investors want to find the proper level of indifference to what is happening in the rate market.
There is a way to build a portfolio so you are indifferent to the rate market, Castille says. You can buy funds that track CoRI. If the rates go up and the cost of retirement goes down, your fund will go down, but it is OK because youve got the same level of purchasing power. On the other hand, if rates go down and the cost of retirement income goes up, the funds should go up. It feels good to have a higher asset balance, but it is not going to buy you more retirement income.
Paula Aven Gladych is a freelance writer based in Denver.
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It would be hard to deny Scotland's musical heritage. Maybe it's something to do with the cold winters and readily available alcohol that sparks creativity. Whatever the reason, a new torch bearer for the country's musical tradition is about to step forward in the form of Glasgow based duo Honeyblood.
The band, consisting of Stina Tweeddale (vocals/guitar) and Shona McViccar (drums), have been snapped up by Fat Cat records and are set to release their debut 7″ 'Bud'/'Kissing On You' on 4 November. The lead track sees the outfit taking a slight departure from the ear pummelling rock of their early recordings in favour of a more considered, 60s influenced melody. It's a track guaranteed to find a permanent place in you brain and have you humming it for days.
Tweeddale and McViccar have managed to spin their hard rock energy into a chrysalis of tight pop that sounds just as urgent as their early tracks, and has the same scrappy charm, too.
Listen to 'Bud' below.


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The Republican presidential primary was settled two months ago, but party leaders still maintain Donald Trump is a temporary phenomenon who will be extinguished by Hillary Clinton.
The pols sustain their wait-for-2020 mindset: Clinton has a consistent 5 point lead in the Real Clear Politics average, and is up in a few surveys by double digits. They can't wait for this race to be over so they can get on with life.
There are two schools of thought behind this outlook. One, held by institutional leaders like Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan, is that GOP voters momentarily lost their minds and order will be restored shortly after Trump gets his deserved drubbing. The second, held by future once-again presidential aspirants like Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, is that the voters really just want a conservative candidate and that Trump's excess of conservative rivals sabotaged one other to let him steal the nomination from them.
Both of these theories are wrong because they miss a realignment that's taken place among Republicans. It's not realignment the way we normally think of it, about demographics. It's a realignment of candidate appraisal. It springs from six years of electing conservative resistance to President Obama that proved feckless. GOP voters now value courage over ideology as the leading trait of political character. Who embodies political courage? Donald Trump.
Bill James, best known for his writing on baseball, had this to say in an essay about Trump (who he otherwise scorns) during the Republican primary: "The basis of Donald Trump's campaign is not 'conservatism'; it is the principle that you have to stand up for yourself… I don't believe that anyone has ever run a Presidential campaign before based on this principle, and I think that what Donald Trump has done is to demonstrate exactly how powerful this is as an organizing principle for a political campaign."
The examples are large and small: the wall with Mexico, the Muslim ban, the stare-downs with protestors, the no limit (until recently by his staff) on media interviews. Of course, this will occasionally steer Trump into trouble, like his attack on the Mexican-American judge presiding over the civil suit he's named in. What Republican leaders ignore is that on balance his propensity to speak without a filter is a winning quality.
It's also a quality with broad-based appeal. It explains how Trump in the Republican contests was able to win both conservative and moderate voting blocs, and communities ranging from the poorest towns cleaned out of manufacturing jobs to the toniest suburbs. He won every county in the "Acela primary" states and in Alabama.
Courage is not only prized as a stand-alone virtue by voters, but is seen today as a requirement for political accomplishment. Right-of-center voters were told for years that they'd get a conservative agenda to go toe-to-toe with Obama-era liberalism. It never happened. It's not that the candidates they elected ditched their conservative principles as soon as they got to Washington, a refrain among activists and on talk radio. Two-thirds of the 247 House Republicans have career voting record scores of 80 (out of 100) or better from the American Conservative Union, and one-third of them score 90 or better. In the Senate, 43 out of the 54 Republicans score 80 or better, with 20 of them in the 90s.
The Republicans elected to Congress in waves in 2010 and 2014 voted the way they said they would. But they didn't go beyond that minimal mandate. In the House, they didn't pass a tax reform plan or Obamacare replacement plan or Kate's Law. They balked at devising and promoting a wholesale economic agenda that a presidential candidate could run on. Too risky, better to let Obama's record collapse on it's own, was the thinking. Yet his record has been buoyant enough to be embraced by Hillary Clinton, who is running for Obama's third term.
It says something that the most admired Republican campaign inside the Beltway is Mitch McConnell's 2014 reelection. If there was ever a large-scale campaign whose contents were so quickly forgotten, it was that one. But that's the point: Republicans elites believe elections are about technique (and money), not persuasion. Persuasion involves risk-taking. It involves going anywhere and everywhere with a colorful argument. It requires the courage to put your beliefs to the test.
It also says something that Mitch McConnell's advice to Trump recently – as related by Trump himself – was to stick to scripted speeches at campaign rallies. When Trump objected that such a routine would be boring, the Senate Majority Leader replied, "I like boring."
Why does boring appeal to the likes of McConnell, Paul Ryan and their peer group of GOP donors? Boring is controllable and a preventive against controversy. Boring does not get you called a racist or a moron or make some hedge fund manager/art collector in New York pick up the phone and complain. It may even win you some respect from liberals. But boring doesn't change the political system, either. Even an energetic candidate like Ted Cruz ran into this limit – working off a script eventually tunes people out.
Because they see Trump as a fluke who's now losing, party leaders like McConnell and Ryan are doubling down on these instincts to set themselves up to take back the GOP once Trump exits the stage. But even if Trump does lose, it's not crazy to speculate that he has turned the political landscape into a killing field for conventional incumbents. Most people believe Trump's criticism of politicians – they are all talk and no action, and are either corrupt or stupid – to be literally true. That includes the politicians they agree with.
It used to be that the models for throwing out established candidates were localized, such as David Brat's upset of Eric Cantor in 2014. Now, thanks to Trump there's a national model for doing so, including against candidates with perfect ideological credentials. That ought to terrify Republicans who came to Washington and voted the right way but did not have the courage to do anything else.


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LifeTech Capital
DTI is a piezo component provider that makes it possible to produce motors that have higher torque, better precision, and use less energy.
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- Industry Industrial/Energy
- Location SarasotaBradenton Cars, Oak Street, Sarasota, FL, USA
- Currency USD
- Website discovtech.com
Company Summary
DTI is a unique provider of piezo motors which have multiple applications in industries such as manufacturing, medical device, automotive, and robotics. The company's unique proprietary technology offers superior performance capabilities that allows them to compete directly with EM motors. Their customers include Parker Hannafin, Honeywell, and Phillips to name a few. DTI intends on being first and best in class in the valve motor space.
Mark BroderickCEO
DTI's management team has substantial commercial and technical experience in the field of piezometer design,biomedicine, and nanotechnology. The management team's skill-set includes significant finance and business management (from start-up to successful IPO) within R&D, manufacturing, and production environments. Contact: Craig Pierson at 917.683.3092 for more info.


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