text:
In this column, we'll be running through our favorite and least favorite matchups for the upcoming college football fantasy week. This should be viewed as gauge of just how confident we are in a given player against the opposition. While these recommendations can be used to help weigh starts and sits, they should be viewed as contextual information more than a strict, absolute guide.
Proceed with Confidence
Boise State QB Brett Rypien vs. UConn -- Like Captain Ahab and his white whale, we're going to follow the Huskies' defense to the end of the earth. This matchup appeals on several fronts. UConn just coughed up 346 passing yards and five touchdowns to McKenzie Milton, while Rypien is coming off a virtuosic 305-yard, four-score immolation of a far superior Troy defense. This one will be played on the blue turf, to boot. And on an abstract level, this feels more like Rypien's team than in any of his previous years on campus. Alexander Mattison has proven to be a good back, but too inconsistent to rise above that. If BSU is going to seriously try to crash the national party, they're going to need Rypien to hit consistently. He's off to a very nice start. That win over Troy should not be undersold.
Colorado QB Steven Montez at Nebraska -- We're not leaning into this one based on Montez's near-perfect performance against CSU on Saturday -- he hit on 22-of-25 passes for 338 yards, a 4/1 TD/INT ratio and an additional rushing score -- though that certainly makes us feel more comfortable. Even more than Montez's Week 1 fireworks show, what appeals to us most with this contest is Nebraska's situation. Because this past weekend's date between the Huskers and the Zips of Akron was canceled due to unsettled weather, Nebraska enters this game still needing to earn its sea legs. This was a passing defense ranked 91st by S&P+ metrics last year, a team playing its first game under a new coaching staff, all against an already locked in quarterback.
Washington State RB James Williams vs. San Jose State -- This is as beautiful a matchup as there is on the slate in Week 2. In their opener, the Spartans surrendered 132 rushing yards and a pair of ground touchdowns to Ulonzo Gillam, who plays for UC Davis. Which plays in the FCS. Gillam not only cracked open the defense as a traditional runner, he also caught eight passes for 59 yards and and additional score. You shouldn't expect Wazzu to rush Williams 23 times as the Aggies did Gillam -- Cougs HC Mike Leach had Gardner Minshew drop back a silly 57 times against Wyoming on Saturday -- but that's fine, because he's active as all get all in the passing game (10 catches in that opener). In PPR formats, he's a gem.
Oklahoma RB Rodney Anderson vs. UCLA -- The Sooners turned in a masterful offensive performance against FAU on Saturday -- they scored 28 points in the first quarter and led 42-0 at the half -- with Anderson rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries. He and teammate Trey Sermon (very much worth starting consideration in his own right) must be licking their lips to face this tire fire of a Bruins defense. Cincinnati's Michael Warren II dropped 142 yards and three touchdowns rushing in a win over Chip Kelly's Bruins on Saturday. That's not a blip. UCLA has housed one of the worst run defenses in the country for two-plus years, now. Start Anderson with confidence, even in the face of what could rapidly devolve into a blowout.
TCU WR Jalen Reagor at SMU (Friday) -- Reagor made four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown against Southern on Saturday. We actually think this coming Friday night lights affair will be a situation where he'll benefit from TCU stepping to it with FBS competition. SMU's defense is bad -- they surrendered at least 80 yards receiving to three North Texas wideouts in Week 1 -- but they also have an offense which should do enough to keep TCU's starters on the field. We try not to overreact to early results, but we're only human and man, are we ready to go to war with the Horned Frogs offense.
Southern Miss WR Quez Watkins vs. Louisiana-Monroe -- Watkins was one of the stars of this past weekend with his 8-138-3 fireworks show against Jackson State. That comes against inferior opposition, for sure, but Louisiana-Monroe had issues with Southeastern Louisiana WR Juwan Petit-Frere (5-148-2), so let's call it a wash. No other Golden Eagles player logged more than four catches on Saturday. It's very much Watkins' show, here. Be advised that he'll be out there on waiver wires in shallower formats. Scoop him up before the rest of your league wises up.
Arkansas WR Jordan Jones at Colorado State -- In one of our leagues, we dropped Jones just before the start of the season. He then predictably led the Razorbacks with five catches for 132 yards and a touchdown in their win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday. If we want to get him back, now, we'll have to pay for him, a second time, at a higher price. Curses to the heavens! CSU has looked abysmal in two games against Mountain West and lower Pac-12 opponents, allowing two 100-yard receivers in their opener (John Ursua and Cedric Byrd) and one 200-yard gainer in their second contest (Laviska Shenault).
Proceed with Caution
Arkansas QB Justice Hansen at Alabama -- It hurts, we know. But you're going to have to seriously considering benching Hansen in Week 2 if you have any other viable options. We know, we know. He threw for 423 yards and six touchdowns against Southeast Missouri State. We know. Southeast Missouri State. Alabama. For those in deeper leagues dealing with a G5 pool, if you're looking for an intriguing pickup off the wire to put in his place, consider Kent State's Woody Barrett, who threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 117 and a score more against Illinois on Saturday. He's getting Wagner at home in Week 2.
Missouri QB Drew Lock vs. Wyoming -- Anybody who has spent more than five minutes perusing the college football coverage on Rotoworld has probably by now caught on that we're not the biggest fans of Lock, especially in situations where he's tasked with beating respectable defenses. We very much view the Cowboys in that light. While Wyoming eventually did cave to Washington State on Saturday, they held the Cougs to just 13 first-half points. Missouri's matchup against Wyoming in Week 2 is the kind of game that Lock should be able to handle if he's taken the steps forward that he's needed to over the offseason. We're not going to simply give him the benefit of the doubt, though. Talk to us in a week.
Texas A&M RB Trayveon Williams vs. Clemson -- Yup. Beware. The appeal of Williams -- who rushed for 240 yards and three touchdowns against Northwestern State on Thursday -- is understandable. There are only a handful of backs in the country who could be considered legitimate threats to pop off for 200-plus rushing yards on any given weekend, and he's one of them. The key is not to overreact to the monster games, though. While he has, indeed, topped 200 yards three times in 26 games, he's posted just six games of at least 100 yards rushing in that space. In essence, if you hit on a huge game from Williams, you're probably going to really, seriously hit. And if you miss, you're unlikely to receive any kind of sweet consolation prize. We trust Clemson's devastating front seven more than we trust Williams, and considerably more at that. Maybe at year's end, Williams has finally posted the 1,300-yard-plus season befit of his talent. Maybe Jimbo does unlock him. We prefer not to place our confidence in maybes.
Michigan State RB LJ Scott at Arizona State -- If we're going to spend an entire offseason making jokes about Herm Edwards, it's probably fair that we doff our caps when he deserves it. And we doff our caps to you, Coach, because your defense put on a clinic against UTSA on Saturday. The Roadrunners did not score their first touchdown (their only touchdown) of the 49-7 blowout until the fourth quarter. Sparky held them to 221 total yards of offense, turned them over thrice, and limited them to three (3!) yards rushing. Scott, meanwhile, managed just 3.7 YPC against Utah State on Friday night. He did finish with 84 yards rushing (plus 57 yards receiving) but it was a mostly uneventful performance for the upperclassman. MSU now hits the road.
Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler at Iowa -- Earlier in the column, we touched on the appeal of Colorado's Steven Montez against a still-hasn't-played Nebraska squad. Same principle except in reverse on this one. Iowa State was weathered out for their contest against South Dakota State over the weekend and has yet to get things in order. The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, played a sterling defensive game versus Northern Illinois in Week 1, holding Marcus Childers and company to just 110 yards passing. We like Iowa State's passing offense more than NIU's, but it's by a matter of degrees. Butler's going to have plenty of playable fantasy matchups this season. We'd just prefer to hold off in what's essentially his opener.
Western Michigan WR D'Wayne Eskridge at Michigan -- While Twitter more or less lit itself on fire to come up with the hottest UM take on Saturday evening, we're going to take a fire extinguisher to this one. There's only so much you can read into a road loss to a top-15 team in a season opener. Defensively, at least, Michigan played about how you might expect given the talent on that side of the ball. They limited Notre Dame to 284 total yards, just 170 passing for Brandon Wimbush. Eskridge is coming off a brilliant 8-240-2 explosion against Syracuse in Western Michigan's opening loss, but that was with the Orange leaking yardage in the second half. We'd caution against overreacting. An angry Wolverines team which has taken a week of beating in the press might shut down WMU altogether.
Arizona WR Shun Brown at Houston -- We loved Arizona during the offseason, anyway. The Kevin Sumlin Era began in wobbly fashion over the weekend, with BYU thoroughly outplaying the Wildcats while shutting down QB Khalil Tate altogether. It's too early to even consider benching Tate, but if you happen to own some of the team's skill-position talent, you would be wise to consider waiting for the offense as a whole to lift above its doldrums. Brown, for instance, caught just one pass for 11 yards versus the Cougars. We expect this ship to right itself in time, it's just a little difficult to feel any amount of immediate comfort after Saturday.


text:
Syncfusion Dashboards. Cloud-based. The only BI solution you need for your business.
numeric text box
Numeric text box is an advanced version of the text box control that restricts input to numeric values. The control respects the UI culture and can be configured to display different formats like currency format, scientific format, etc.
You are using an outdated version of Internet Explorer that may not display all features of this and other websites. Upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 or newer for a better experience.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- PROS: Fast. Excellent print quality. Many mobile device connection options. 250-sheet paper tray. Web Connect feature links printer to cloud and social media sites.
- CONS: Running costs are a bit high. No multipurpose tray or slot.
- BOTTOM LINE: The Brother HL-L3270CDW color laser-class LED printer is fast for an entry-level, low-volume machine, and its text, graphics, and photo output is among the best.
The Brother HL-L3270CDW ($249.99) is the printer-only version of the MFC-L3770CDW, Brother's flagship laser-class LED all-in-one printer. It's a fast entry-level printer with good-looking output, and it offers a respectable duty cycle and paper input capacity. All that is more than enough to elevate the HL-L3270CDW to our latest top pick for a standalone color laser-class printer for light-duty use in home-based and small offices.
Read the entire review at PCMag.
Reasonably fast. Good print quality overall. Multiple paper capacity and other expansion options. High, 250,000-page duty cycle. Strong security features. High-yield toner cartridge. Very low running costs.
Expensive, with costly add-ons. Small, unimpressive control panel. Graphics and photos print slightly too dark.
The Ricoh SP 5300DN is a highly capable high-volume single-function monochrome laser printer that produces quality output at reasonably fast speeds, and its low running costs make it a good value for offices that print in volume.
Read the entire review at PCMag
If your small or medium-size business (SMB) doesn't print a lot, you might find yourself wondering at the wisdom of springing for a relatively expensive single-function laser printer, especially considering all the (often less expensive) multifunction machines available these days that can print, scan, copy, and (in some cases) fax. Still, plenty of offices rely heavily enough on their printers, churning out hundreds, sometimes thousands of pages each month. In these heavy-use environments, these companies often can't afford the downtime caused by the printer receiving the occasional fax or making copies now and then.
That's where high-volume, single-function laser printers come in, like the subject of this review, Brother's $399.99-list HL-L8350CDW color laser. All this machine does is print, but it does so quickly, with excellent overall print quality, and at a competitive cost per page, or CPP, compared to several other midlevel machines in this price range. However, a handful of high-volume inkjets using new or relatively new inkjet technologies, such as Epson's new PrecisionCore-based WorkForce models and HP's PageWide-based Officejet X machines have even lower CPPs. (So do a few office-centric all-in-ones with more traditional inkjet printheads, such as Epson's WorkForce Pro WP-4590).
If, as we discuss a little later in this review in the Setup & Paper Handling section, you print a lot, your printer's estimated CPP can be critical. If you're willing to spend a little more up front for the printer, though, you can often reduce the cost per page significantly—thereby saving you or your company a good chunk of change over the life of the printer.
However, despite the excellent quality of many of today's high-volume inkjet printers, some applications (for example, medical and some other agencies that do business with certain branches of the government) require laser printers, or laser-class LED machines. If for some reason your office or workgroup scenario requires laser-class devices, the HL-L8350CDW is a good choice.
Read the entire review at Computer Shopper.
After our recent in-depth look at HP's stellar new OfficeJet Pro X line of high-volume inkjet printers, we're now finding it difficult to get all that excited about a single-function color laser machine of any stripe. Built around the printer giant's new "PageWide" stationary-printhead technology, the OfficeJet Pro X inkjets are equal to, if not superior to, small-office and workgroup color lasers in several ways—but most of all when it comes to the per-page cost of consumables. Competition in the entry- and mid-level business-printer market just got fiercer. A color laser printer needs to be pretty remarkable on several fronts to impress, now.
In fact, the introduction of PageWide-based printers into the business-printer market will most likely cause printer makers, including HP, to reevaluate their color laser pricing and positioning. Recently released color laser models, such as the $329.99-MSRP HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color Printer M251nwwe're reviewing here, may well get caught in the crossfire.
Like its multifunction sibling, the $449.99-MSRP HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw we reviewed a few weeks ago, the M251nw is capable enough in terms of print quality and speed. We liked these printers well enough in isolation, but the far-too-high cost per page (CPP) of their toner makes them impractical for small offices, small businesses, and workgroups that have more than modest print-volume requirements.
In short, the M251nw costs too much to use. That's too bad, because it performed respectably on our benchmark speed tests, and we have no complaints about its print quality. However, we did find its lack of an automatic duplexer for printing two-sided pages disappointing. It's not often that we see an over-$300 printer these days come without support for unassisted two-sided printing. Also concerning was this model's somewhat small—small for a laser printer, that is—150-sheet input drawer.
In fact, the more we consider it, the more M251nw looks to us like a "personal" color laser printer in a high-volume printer's body—because the biggest trait of personal lasers, when it comes right down to it, is that they are designed not to be used all that much. That's at odds with HP's recommended maximum monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages for this printer. But if you print that many pages (or even close) on the M251nw, it will cost you plenty extra compared to higher-cost, higher-volume models over time.
In sum, we see the M251nw as a low-volume laser printer, which really is a bit of an oxymoron when it comes to lasers at this price. You can find plenty of lower-cost inkjet models out there that print business documents almost as well—and for less money per page. We liked this machine's print quality, but given the competition, only small offices and workgroups with very limited print-volume needs will find the M251nw a sensible pick.
See the entire review at Computer Shopper.


text:
"How about last night!" Kerry Kennedy asked the audience at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights' Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner, the day after Roy Moore's shocking defeat. "We are so happy that people in Alabama voted for dignity over despair. Last night, Sisyphus moved that boulder up the hill and over the top." It was no wonder that The promise and symbolism of the Alabama election results reverberated through the New York Hilton on Wednesday night.
Helmed by Kerry, a human rights activist and lawyer, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights works with litigators, business leaders and local activists to fight for social justice all over the world. "Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope," Robert said in Cape Town, in 1966. "Those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance."
The evening was emceed by Alec Baldwin, and was hosted by Ethel Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, Tim Cook, Philip W. Johnston, B. Scott Minerd, Marvin S. Rosen, Robert & Hope Smith, Pedro Torres-Mackie and Donato Tramuto.
Ethel, too frail to take the podium, presided over a long middle table filled with celebrities and Kennedy progeny, talking with lifetime friend and honoree Harry Belafonte.
"Bobby gave so much of himself and was such a great promise of what America was to be," Belafonte told the room. "That promise is still in the distance and but we can make it. The greater reward that Bobby left us all is not just the memory that he gave us so much, but in his family Kerry, and my darling Ethel. You still carry on and we have each other."
Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky and Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya were also honored.
In their own ways, all of them were committed to creating the society that RFK had envisioned so many years ago. "Robert F Kennedy has been a factor in my awakening as an activist," actress Alfre Woodard said, echoing the sentiments of so many in the room. "I was called to action by him, basically, when I was twelve.
"We need ripples, ripples, ripples of hope," she continued. "Hope is an active word. You can't just sit in your head and dream and hope. Hope calls us to action to put our hope into deeds. And that's where the change happens. That's the beauty of those ripples coming ashore: in every household, every community, every country, with no borders, around the world."
Other guests included Hilaria Baldwin, Tony Bennett, Kenneth Cole & Maria Cuomo Cole, Thomas DiNapoli, Kathryn Erbe, D'Brickshaw Ferguson, Peter Frampton, Pamela Frank, Patricia Duff, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Lasse Hallström, Mohamed Hassanein, Pedro Hernandez, Aya Hijazi, Maria Hinojosa, Philip W. Johnston, Van Jones, Catherine Keener, Keegan-Michael Key, Cindi Leive, Tony Lo Bianco, Patrick Kennedy, Rory Kennedy, Ali Wertheimer Khaliah, Chris & Kathleen Matthews, Eloy Mendez, Paola Mendoza, Denise Nappier, Lena Olin, Dan Olofsson, Michael Posner, Grace Raymond, Malika Saada Saar, Jean Shafiroff, Gloria Steinem, Maria Theofili, Peggy Wallace Kennedy and Louise Vongerichten.


text:
Cotton Burr Compost by Back to Nature
2.0 cu. ft. bag of composted cotton burrs.
Acidified Cotton Burr Compost by Back to Nature
2.0 cu. ft. bag of composted cotton burrs and sulfur. Great for acid loving plants.
Nature's Blend Compost by Back to Nature
1.0 cu. ft. bag of composted cotton burrs, cattle manure, alfalfa and humates. Great mulch and amendment or top dressing.
Texas Native Hardwood Mulch by Austin Wood Recycling
2.0 cu. ft. bag of mulch. great for mulching trees, shrubs and beds.
The Ultimate Potting Mix is the all-purpose performer. Everything necessary to grow most indoor and outdoor plants can be found in this general purpose formula. The Ultimate Potting Mix is the mix that will work well for germination seeds as well as hanging baskets.
Fine lightweight soil formula, including black peat and fine perlite, optimizes germination conditions. The sphagnum peat blend with wetting agent provides an excellent balance between moisture retention and air capacity to prevent root disease while promoting efficient rooting. The ideal starter formula for germination seeds and rooting leaf, stem, and root cuttings.
Ferti-lome Cactus Mix is a real stand-out for versatility. This coarse mix with granite sand and extra perlite, duplicates conditions found in an arid environment. This heavy weight potting mix performs well under low water aplication.
Specially formulated with a peat blend that provides good air capacity and water retention. Ferti-lome African Violet mix is an excellent mix for African Violets but it's also indicated for all the plants of the Gesneriad family such as Streptocarpus, Episcias and Gloxinias.
Fertilome Orchid Mix provides a humid - not too moist - environment, while allowing excellent aeration. Sphagnum peat chunks, red fir bark, hardwood charcoal, and volcanic lava rock combined to create an environment that will prevent the roots from being kept too wet. The charcoal added to the blend keeps the mix fresh as bark breaks down.
Strengthens all plants and soils
• Contains over 100 + minerals, stimulators and vitamins
• Plants achieve great beauty and health
• Excellent for all plants
• Contains billions of beneficial microorganisms
• Builds big roots
• Completely safe
• 100% slow release and will not burn
Soil Conditioner is made with screened pine.
Improves soil structure. 2 cubic foot bag
A general purpose soil containing nutrient-rich loam, food-based compost, and mineral-packed sands.
1 cubic foot bag.
A nutrient-rich, general purpose compost made from food waste that has been sourced from local schools, restaurants, and other businesses.
1 cubic foot bag.
A dual-purpose blend, offering the benefits of mulch and compost. 2 cubic foot bag.
A soil mix designed to grow robust plants, germinate seeds and rejuvenate existing potted plants.
1 cubic foot bag.
Feel free to contact us anytime with comments or questions. Our trained staff is ready and waiting to help you. Use this form to contact us and we'll be in touch soon.


text:
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to compare list iterators:
list<int> l;
list<int>::iterator lb = l.begin();
list<int>::iterator le = l.end();
if (lb < le) //here I'm getting error - no operator match these operands:
//do something
And when I change this that instead of list I have vector everything works as intended. Is there any restriction on list operators?
Looking forward to your answers.
Thank you


text:
Our Services
Here you can find the full list of our services.
2018: You're Worth It!
Finally, a roadmap to show exactly how to maximize your potential and bypass obstacles. Your 2018 horoscope will guide you in love, life, and career to a richer, more fulfilling, more fun life. What are you waiting for?
What energy will this 2 Year radiate?
2018 is a 2 Year. Known for partnerships and alliances, this auspicious year predicts big things. Find out how it will affect your personal life path number, and how to manifest its energy to make your 2018 dreams come true.
What will your cards reveal about 2018?
Make 2018 your year. A personalized 13-card reading will give you month-by-month strategies to come out on top in life, love, and career. With the Tarot, you can win the new year and get ready for all its surprises.
How will 2018's Lunar cycles affect you?
Luck, money, and love get a boost during the year of the earth Dog! Find out how this year in Chinese astrology will affect your own destiny, and how you can maximize the energy of the lunar cycles for your best year ever.
Live to your fullest potential.
Your birth chart is a map of the stars' alignments at the exact moment you were born. Find out how the planets' positions at your birth influence your entire life, from your relationships to your finances and much more.
What kind of lover were you in the past?
How do relationships from previous lifetimes affect your love life today? Your exclusive Karma Love Report reveals your love karma or romantic truth. Be empowered to experience better romance and intimacy.


text:
21 Functions In One Little Tool
Tomahawk, Axe, Knife, Scraper, Skinner, Shovel, Arrow, Spear, Atlatl, Saw, Seatbelt Cutter, Bottle Opener, Water Valve Wrench, Gas Valve, Nail Puller, 1/4" Socket, 3/8" Socket, 7/16" Wrench, and Flat Head Screwdriver.
304 .12 Gauge Stainless Steel, 4.5" x 3" x .3"
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
At Lion Gear, we pride ourselves on quality customer service and quality production. If you aren't happy with your product, return it within 90 days and we'll replace it or give you full refund. We want our customers to be happy!
Great Gift Set
This product is great for anyone, but particularly for those who like to venture outside and do activities like camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. It's a quality product that comes in a leather sleeve with the Lion Gear logo printed on the front, making it a really cool present for just about anybody.


text:
Bowl barrow 200m from Stone Street, one of six in West Wood
Heritage Category: Scheduled Monument
List Entry Number: 1012206
Date first listed: 15-Jan-1975
Date of most recent amendment: 04-Jan-1991
The above map is for quick reference purposes only and may not be to scale. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached PDF - 1012206 .pdf
The PDF will be generated from our live systems and may take a few minutes to download depending on how busy our servers are. We apologise for this delay.
This copy shows the entry on 21-Jan-2019 at 09:16:53.
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
County: Kent
District: Shepway (District Authority)
Parish: Lyminge
National Grid Reference: TR 13655 43040
Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details.
Reasons for Designation
Bowl barrows, the most numerous form of round barrow, are funerary monuments
dating from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Bronze Age, with most
examples belonging to the period 2400-1500 BC. They were constructed as
earthen or rubble mounds, sometimes ditched, which covered single or multiple
burials. They occur either in isolation or grouped as cemeteries and often
acted as a focus for burials in later periods. Often superficially similar,
although differing widely in size, they exhibit regional variations in form
and a diversity of burial practices. There are over 10,000 surviving bowl
barrows recorded nationally (many more have already been destroyed), occurring
across most of lowland Britain. Often occupying prominent locations, they are
a major historic element in the modern landscape and their considerable
variation of form and longevity as a monument type provide important
information on the diversity of beliefs and social organisations amongst early
prehistoric communities. They are particularly representative of their period
and a substantial proportion of surviving examples are considered worthy of
The barrow 200m from Stone Street is the best surviving example of the group in West Wood, exhibiting both a prominent mound and a clearly visible ditch. As the most intact of the group, it holds considerable archaeological potential for the recovery of evidence of the manner and duration of its use, as well as of the environment in which it was constructed. The group of which the barrow is a member illustrates the importance of the locality for burials in the Bronze Age.
Legacy Record - This information may be included in the List Entry Details.
This example lies 120m east of its nearest neighbour on the western side of
West Wood, 200m from Stone Street. The monument includes a bowl barrow which
comprises an earthen mound and an encircling ditch. The mound measures 22m in
diameter and survives to an impressive height averaging 2.2m above the level
of the surrounding, slightly sloping, land.
The surrounding ditch, which is most easily visible on the western side,
occupies the area within 5m of the foot of the mound. It was dug to provide
the earth and flint rubble for the construction of the mound.
The mound and ditch together have a diameter of 32m.
MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. It includes a 2 metre boundary around the archaeological features, considered to be essential for the monument's support and preservation.
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
Legacy System number: 12814
Legacy System: RSM
Books and journals
Spurrell, F, 'Arch Journal' in Arch Journal, , Vol. 40, (1883), 292
Darvill, T, Monument Class Description - Bowl barrows, 1988,
This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended as it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance. This entry is a copy, the original is held by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
End of official listing


text:
Mobile Network Operator (MNO)
A mobile network operator is typically a company that provides people with a mobile or wireless telephony service. At CLX we refer to these companies universally as 'Operators' and most of our documentation will refer to them as such. They are also known as Wireless Carriers or just Carriers. In trying to explain how a message gets from point A to point B, we use the additional terms, 'Terminating Operator' and 'Destination Operator'.
Back to Glossary.


text:
Life, love and death
It's all there, online.
There's a huge amount of writing about social media these days and it has now begun to shift from technical explanation to observation of the trends in this new and powerful space. The more we marketers become accustomed to it, the more we can see that it's a place that reflects many aspects of the human condition. And to know humanity is the first step to being an effective marketer.
A couple of years ago a much-admired friend and colleague died suddenly. He was one of the freshest advertising thinkers I ever met and he wrote a huge amount of inspiring material published online and in smart glossy brochures. He had a gift for making business writing intelligible and attractive. Sadly, as often happens, he fell foul of office politics and ended up being very badly used by the international ad agency network that employed us both.
His name was Simon Silvester. After his abrupt departure from our ranks he took a year off to travel and enjoy himself. He went to bed one night in the Greece and never woke up. He was in his early 40's.
I mention him not solely to acknowledge his memory but because he still exists on Facebook. And that disturbed me for some time and raised the question of what one does if a friend or loved one, who is active on social media, passes on.
The answer is that Facebook now has a protocol for addressing death. They call it 'memorialising' - a process that enables validated family members to choose whether to keep the site on, in memoriam, or to delete it. I think that someone has now done this for Simon. What is nice is that it gives people emotional permission to visit his page and remember him. Before it was done one felt like a grave robber.
Having touched upon death, let's now look at social media and life. Specifically how social media is contributing to the perpetuation of our species. Many of you know that the online space has become a facilitator of social and indeed sexual engagement. From online dating, to Apps that allow you to find men or women in your immediate vicinity who are open to 'fun, laughter and perhaps something more.' Tinder for the heterosexual community and Grinder for the gay are both hugely successful in terms of audience engagement. In the days of Armistead Maupin, San Franciscan gays used to thrill to the opportunity of a pick up over the fruit counter at their nearest mart. Now on Grinder they can scroll through pictures and messages advertising same sex partner prospects who are 'up for it' right now. I wonder how often it is used in corporate meetings?
I'm too old and too married for Tinder, but I believe it has the same effect on straights. And if you were in the dating space, having a bar light up with qualified targets would certainly improve your success rate. Much more than pretending to be a helicopter pilot, which I remember produced disappointing results.
In Iceland those serious Northern folk have taken to App design to address a different problem. There are only 320,000 of them, with almost no immigration, so that represents a very shallow gene pool. This has consequences if you wish to take dating to the next stage. So the ever-practical Icelanders have developed an App to guard against incest. It is based upon a national study that was originally designed to help people to trace their family trees. But now, if Bjork meets Sven (names changed to protect the guilty) they can bump smartphones to discover how closely they are related. Almost as calculating as a pre-nup.
I described this challenge and solution to a Kenyan sales director yesterday and he was more pragmatic about the whole thing. 'Why don't they get some Africans in? That would solve the problem.' He does have a point.
There has been a downside to the App and the data it contains. It disproves the romantic notion that Icelanders are descended from fierce Viking warriors and gorgeous Nordic ice maidens. Their strongest genetic link is with … Scotland.


text:
Jared Erlinger is the General Manager at Rock School. He has been at Rock School since 2012, first teaching guitar, piano, bass, and bands, and now as the school's General Manager. Jared has been playing piano for over 15 years and guitar for over 9 years. He received his bachelors in both music and communications from Boston College in 2012. He studied both theory and composition in Western and world musical styles, in addition to performing in the Popular Styles Ensemble. While in high school, Jared was a member of De Smet Jesuit's Jazz Combo. Jared has worked at the communications department for the St. Louis Symphony as well as an audio engineer for Bristol Studios in Boston. He currently spends most of his time playing and writing for individual guitar and piano, as well as playing with local musicians.
Blogs by Jared:


text:
Consulats Eswatini
Every foreign national wishing to come to France must have ready for presentation at the border documentary evidence of the purpose of the visit, means of support for the duration of the stay and accommodation arrangements. In some cases, a visa is required. It must be requested from the French consulate before departure.
Official website for tourim in France is a multilingual reference portal for all the resources and services of the French public internet. Translated into English, German, Spanish and Italian, it is directed towards the general public and provides a rich content of current events, practical information and services.


text:
Knitting V Crochet
Yarn and SnowThe other day while I was crocheting some dim sum (as you do !), the analogy that knitting is to crochet as skiing is to snowboarding popped into my head. Before explaining my reasoning, understand that I am coming from the background of someone who used to ski and knit (not at the...
The "WOOF" instead of "The Scream"
It was my husband's birthday weekend, grandparents were watching the kids, so of course the city break destination was going to be Oslo. After many idyllic childhood summers spent in the fjords, Paul always hankers to go back to Norway. I'd been to Bergen and the Fjords a few times, however I'd never been to Oslo so...Read more
Sweet Pickled Radishes and Courgettes
One bite of my Norwegian mother in-laws homemade sweet and spicy pickled courgettes and I was hooked, I ended up not only taking home the rest of the jar but the recipe too. I have been making these delicious pickles ever since. I have used the same recipe to make pickled radishes as well....Read more


text:
Court Reporting Services
We are dedicated to the quality, accuracy and timeliness of our reporting for your cases. Our reporters are seasoned veterans at court reporting in Colorado for complex and technical cases. Many of them have owned their own reporting firms in the past, so they understand the importance of excellent customer service. We can tailor our services to fit your needs, off ering s ervices such as realtime reporting, expedited delivery, and exhibit management when needed. Our transcripts adhere to the National Court Reporters Association's Transcript Formatting Guidelines to ensure you get a consistent, accurate transcript every time. Complimentary conference rooms are provided at most locations.We are able to provide nationwide reporting and production of your depositions. We recommend stenographic reporting for complex cases, expert witnesses, and for any special needs such as time-stamped transcripts and daily copy.


text:
Knitting Stitch Patterns, Cross stitch patterns , Bead Patterns,CrossStitch Religion: Stories in Christian and Catholic image
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Actress, Singer, @ Michelle Dockery - Arriving to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in NYC
Actress, Singer, @ Michelle Dockery - Arriving to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in NYC
Actress / Michelle Dockery
Michelle Suzanne Dockery is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV drama series Downton Abbey, for which she has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. She made her professional stage debut in His Dark Materials in 2004. For her role as Eliza Doolittle in the 2007 London revival of Pygmalion, she was nominated for the Evening Standard Award. For her role in the 2009 play Burnt by the Sun, she earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her other notable stage credits include Pillars of the Community and Hamlet. She has also appeared in the films Hanna, Anna Karenina, and Non-Stop. (Wikipedia) More at YouTube
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Rodeo Bull Rider
The Ultimate Rodeo Bull
They have taken the infamous ""Bucking Bull"" and made it much better and much safer!
The rider sits astride and attempts to stay on as the bull bucks and spins.
Made famous in the Motion Picture ""Urban Cowboy"", these bulls are a must have for any party.
Send mail to
with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2001 Glo Gem Productions, Inc.
Last modified: October 14, 2001


text:
|Cate and a new cuy.
|Cate and the boys with a couple baby cuy.
|The cuy smuggler.
|And you thought the baby cuy were cute.
|This is the main reason Cate comes to visit... to keep this face clean.
|Family photo.
|Yefer has come to tolerate the daily bbaths when Cate's around; however, Yordi not so much.
|Counseling the cold, wet Yordi.
|Yordan cuts his arm and gets arm's worth of Sponge Bob Square Pants Band-aids (Shout out to care package senders). Meanwhile, Yeferson does what I thought him to do... photobomb!
|Yordan telling me he's cold after Cate made him take a bath.
|Clean but not happy.
|Warming up in the sun after the bath.
|Dia de San Pedro y San Pablo is at the end of June**. In Yuracoto, it's tradition to make tamales and burn the hillsides. Here's Cate helping mill the cornmeal to make the tamales.
|Milling the corn is a long and tiring process. I was glad she came to help.
|It took us about two hour to mill all the corn (seen in the yellow bowl).
*Adam, my big brother's name, is a little tough for Yordan to say.
** Here's what I did two years ago for Dia de San Pedro y San Pablo when I was in training in Lima: June 2011 (see Part Two of Post)


text:
UncategorizedNearly 3 weeks ago
First published April 27, 2017 – Press TV
A large explosion has hit the area of Damascus International Airport, with some reports pointing to a possible Israeli airstrike.
Footage emerged of burning fuel or gas at fuel tanks and an ammunition depot in the airport's compound early on Thursday, according to reports.
"The blast was huge and could be heard in Damascus," said Rami Abdulrahman, head of the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Citing local sources, Al-Masdar News said there were five airstrikes against the airport or its vicinity, but added it could not independently verify the reports.
Lebanon's Al-Manar television channel also reported that the explosion and fire were likely caused by an Israeli airstrike.
There have been no reports of casualties so far.
Israeli warplanes have targeted the Damascus airport and other bases around the capital in the past. The airport was hit by Israeli airstrikes in December 2014.
The Israeli regime does not usually confirm or deny the raids it conducts on Syrian soil.
Posted by GPD
on April 27, 2017,
With 8 Reads
Filed under Middle East, World.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0.
You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.


text:
Gecko Hacks
Gecko Hack Videos
Destemming Strawberries
Wimbledon has finally arrived! If you're planning to catch a game or two and want to enjoy it with a glass of Kumala and summer fruit salad check out this simple life hack. It'll give you more time to watch the tennis and less time spent in the kitchen!
Fast Drying Nails
Getting ready for the weekend and don't have a lot of time? Watch our video on how to get quick drying, smudge free nails.
Gecko Hack Photos
Salad and Stone
Sometimes prepping a salad in advance can be the best way to minimise any stress before having guests. To stop avocados turning brown in your salad, simply pop the stone into the bowl.


text:
Today, the Feast of St. Martha, brings two stories that underscore the problems with the Vatican's relationship to half of the human species and any other modern Catholic as well. In the first, we learn that the dress code that prohibits bare shoulders and knees will be extended beyond the walls of St. Peter's Basilica and other churches to all of Vatican City (Michelle Obama, take note...). The second is below.
The Australian
July 29, 2010
The Pope is at the centre of a new controversy after church campaigners accused him of demeaning the role of women in Jesus's life in a children's book, The Friends of Jesus. Pope Benedict XVI is described by the Vatican Information Service as the author of the 48-page book about Jesus's 14 friends who are listed as Peter, his brother Andrew, James the older, John, Thomas, Matthew, Philip, Bartholomew, James the younger, Simon, Judas Thaddeus, Judas Iscariot, Matthias and Paul.
The book, thought to be the first written for children by a pope, came under attack because no mention was made of Mary Magdalene or any other female friends of Jesus. The hardback edition, which was published in Italian by Piccola Casa Editrice and is available in bookshops near the Vatican, brings together passages from the Pope's teachings.
The role of women in the life of Jesus is regarded by scholars as being of increasing significance. Jesus has three important conversations with women in the Bible, including with a Samarian woman who is often held up as proof of Jesus's support for minorities. After speaking to him, the Bible says, the woman became a disciple. It is Mary Magdalene who discovers Jesus's empty tomb and tells the disciples of his resurrection.
Valerie Stroud of the Catholic organisation We Are Church, a support group for Catholics, said: "In giving children the idea that Jesus only favoured men, Pope Benedict sends a very strong message that women are second-class citizens in the Christian religion. This was never Jesus's intention. The Supreme Pontiff completely abandons the modern idea of equality within relationships."
The book was criticised in comments on the website of the influential US National Catholic Reporter. Jacob R wrote: "Oh dear . . . how profoundly disappointing. Can this really be true that he edited out Mary Magdalene, the first 'friend' to see the risen Lord?"
Father Federico Lombardi, the Pope's spokesman, said the book was put together by an editor but admitted that the Pope had sanctioned the use of his name, Benedetto XVI, on the cover. "The Pope has done explicitly a catechism about the many women in the service of the Gospel who were disciples of Jesus and helped him in his life," he said.
The book went on sale on July 22, the Feast of Mary Magdalene.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Pope's book on Jesus 'edited out' women
Posted by Rebel Girl at 12:00 PM
3 comments:
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 at 1:17 PM
The Pope is the successor of Peter.ReplyDelete
Who is the successor of Mary Magdalene?
I'm still waiting for that woman...
- AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 at 3:38 PM
What do we know Jordi? R.B. complaints about the editing on this little book.ReplyDelete
After 2000 years of oral and written tradition and a number of concilios, Bible editings, books take in or out and political and religious upheavals of all kinds, what do we know about the real truth?
- AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 4:09 AM
Here's the follow-up book, "The other friends of Jesus"ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Pippin Cottage at Penhallow Farm
A delightful place to stay at any time of the year.
It is located in the heart of the Roseland Peninsula, just over a mile from the superb sandy beaches of Pendower and Carne, on a family owned and operated 580-acre arable and sheep farm.
Sitting adjacent to Penhallow Farmhouse on a slight hill above the sleepy hamlet of Treworthal, its setting affords it beautiful and far-reaching views across a patchwork of green meadows, arable fields and woodland towards Gerrans Bay
Originally the apple store and potting shed for the farmhouse, Pippin Cottage has been cleverly converted to accommodate up to 6 guests plus a cot, and everything has been thought of to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
The cottage is spacious and bright throughout. The front door leads into the living room with freeview TV, woodburner, a wide selection of books, DVD's and family games and French doors leading out to the large, private garden. There is a well-equipped kitchen with all modern amenities including dishwasher and freezer next to a large dining area. The 2 downstairs bedrooms both offer twin or superking combinations and are adjacent to the downstairs bathroom and up the spiral stairs is a further double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.
The Roseland Peninsular is a favourite holiday destination for many who return year after year to enjoy it's splendid coastline, historic villages, impressive gardens and superb sailing and watersports. The local area also offers horseriding and kayaking, art courses and cookery schools and plenty of places to eat out, ranging from coastal cafes to fine dining. Within 45 minutes drive from the farm are some of Cornwall's biggest attractions such as The Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the National Maritime Museum and Cornwall's Crealy Adventure Park.
Discounts are available for reduced occupancy and last minute bookings, and short breaks are available during the low season. Clare will be happy to hear from you to discuss your individual requirements.
Whether you are intending an activity holiday, a relaxing break or a catch up with friends and family you will find Pippin Cottage perfect for your needs and you are assured of a warm welcome from Clare, James and the family.


text:
I scheduled a viewing a few months ago and was impressed with the building. I expressed interest with the person who the viewing was with and he was clear that I would be able to hold an apartment 3 months before move in with a deposit. When it came to the 3 month window, I contacted management to put my deposit down only to be told that they had updated their terms without ever notifying me. They had done away with the deal that I was offered and I would no longer be able to reserve a space. If this is indicative of how this property is managed, I would not recommend.
Ive lived at apartments for about 6 months,nice interior,building kept clean outside and in.very hands on maintenance staff available 24 hours.quiet,safe secure environment.Building manager arther is very personable,professional and always willing to go the extra mile,to care about tenant retention and needs.some cons I wish my 720 square feet were bigger,but the all inclusive price fits the bill.with WiFi utilities and parking all included.So come join us at the square,iam in apartment 213 and the welcoming Matt is always out.
Drove around a few times looked great, scheduled a viewing, they greeted me at the parking lot. The units were great and the agent was most professional with a Scandinavian-ish accent. Great pricing and everything. I am going to check all the ones that i like but this was top notch.
I was driving by and scheduled a viewing, it was beautiful, great prices too
Allentown's newest community, coming June 2017! These Paris-Style Apartments will dazzle you with charm and elegance with high-end finishes and features. Sit back and relax in your new home where all utilities are included!
Enjoy the convenience of living close to the Bus Route, 8 minutes from City Hall, 1.5 miles from the 1-90, Roswell Park, Conventus Medical Office, Sports Arenas, Markets, trendy restaurants, Tops and much more!
Call today to get more information, or to get your name on a list to see Model Unit opening in April!
Let me know when this property is back on the market


text:
Nov 14, 2017 -- Liquid Dream Solutions today announces ButterflyNetRender 7.0, the newest version of a popular network rendering controller for Lightwave, Maya, Modo, Messiah Studio, 3DSmax, Cinema 4D, Blender and more. The software provides 3D graphic artists with a pain-free way to set up a render farm for managing frame creation in graphic animations. The software is incredibly easy to configure and use.
The ButterflyNetRender version 5 core rewrite, transitioned BNR into a Web based application with the ability to access BNR fully from the browser. But a few people missed the desktop application, so we are bringing back the desktop application! Now you will be able manage BNR from either the Web based interface or a Windows Desktop application.
Below are the most important new features in ButterflyNetRender:
Changes in version 7.0 include:
- Added BNR Viewer App (Windows desktop app) with BNR 4 UI - look and feel.
- Added updated C4d reader for V18 and the ability to select different readers
- Fixed selecting Network cards in Controller
- Fixed User saving settings in xml file
- Added Max Scene limit check
- Update the Scene loading buffer to rebuild objects more efficient
- And many more!
- plus minor bug fixes to improve performance
ButterflyNetRender technology has been given credits by many industry experts, including those from 3D World Magazine, CGFocus.com, and Keyframe. Many companies use ButterflyNetRender - Including NASA! - A partial list of Animation Studios can be found at our website.
It's also been used to help create award winning animations:
'850 Meters' by THURISTAR - http://www.thuristar.com/projects/850-meters/
'Abiogenesis' by Richard Mans - http://www.abiogenesisfilm.com/
ButterflyNetRender 7 runs under Microsoft Windows. The detailed information about the types of licenses and prices can be found at www.liquiddreamsolutions.com. Registered customers are entitled to free updates and technical support by email. Phone support is also available. An evaluation version of ButterflyNetRender is available from the Liquid Dream Solutions website.
About Liquid Dream Solutions
Liquid Dream Solutions is a Pacific NW-based technology company founded in 2001. The lead developer, Paul Lord has been working as a software architect designing mission critical applications for over 20 years. He has worked for Monolith Productions, a Seattle-based gaming company, on the A.I. development team for the game: Blood II. He has also worked as a Linux programming consultant for Luxology on their graphics software: "Modo".
More information is available from www.liquiddreamsolutions.com.


text: MyVigra The associated with aphrodisiacs in natural enlargement products makes it easier males to want to have sex also. These are made to produce results involving a stronger erection along with a greater regarding sexual desire. In fact, a person by using a better vigour will are more likely to want to find sex over time of occasion. The advantage that is used here is too great for anyone to potentially ignore. http://www.healthcareorder.com/myvigra-uk/


text:
• No starving – eat 6 times a day or more
• Less cravings for empty calorie foods & drinks
• Helping with fat burning
• Increasing metabolism
• Improving mood
• Helping improve energy level and motivation
Highest quality, natural ingredients offers a weight loss solution that helps you lose weight and keep it off. Slimfy's 3-Stage regimen combines the effectiveness of our scientifically developed formulas.
Three progressive stages. Each stage has been formulated to maximize your results as you work towards your ultimate weight loss goals. Stage One kick-starts the weight loss process by introducing your body to the detox and weight loss formula. The next step, Stage Two, will take your weight loss progression to the next level through our enhanced weight loss formula. Stage Three is the maintenance side of our weight loss regimen. This is crucial in achieving and maintaining all the hard work you've put into losing weight.
Our formulas include some of the most effective, natural weight loss ingredients in the market: Green Coffee Bean Extract, Raspberry Ketones and African Mango. Chlorogenic Acid found in unroasted green coffee beans, burns fat and increases your metabolism. Slimfy's 3-Stage program triples your metabolic activity and allows your body to metabolize at impressive rates not seen before. Your metabolism affects your size, and the higher your metabolic goes, the more calories and fat you'll burn right off.
- Slimfy's custom formulas are Made in the USA with first-rate, premium quality ingredients. Slimfy's products are held to the highest standards in nutrient production. Our research team has dedicated countless hours conducting chemical analyses of our formulas, to find the perfect balance. Working with some of the leading nutritional scientists today, we've created what many consider to be the elite weight loss program in the market today.
- Milk Thistle, Saffron, Green Coffee Extract
- Maqui Berry, African Mango Extract
- Green Tea Extract, Caralluma Febriata
- Resveratrol, Lychee Extract, CoQ10


text:
Stop and DCF for tearing apart good families
This petition had 1,371 supporters
My name is fawn morits my fiance Tyler Fontaine and I have a 7th month old daughter and DCF is trying to take her because they saying we neglected her people that know us know that me and Tyler love our little girl to death and would do anything for her she's never been sick she's never had a parade she's been to all her doctor's appointments on time and no going off of fake statement they know it's not true they had State people telling them that Autumn was not elected or abused like they're saying she was they have toward my family apart made me homeless and my fiance to live in a hotel with my daughter now they're telling us that I have to pretty much live on the streets till they think it's okay for us to live together they have no evidence to stand on they have they got told by my counselor I probation officers and the doctor's office that all them is not act like they are abused and that they don't not think that she's in any of harm under the same roof the golden my fiance work everyday install cam they go to my old apartment noise and that we do not live there anymore because they made a separate in Clinton for the apartment on my own they had been watching my my fiance's almost 2 weeks I don't think this is right I think DCF supercharged just like everyone else has for stocking and look alike and emotional abuse cuz this is emotional abuse report against my daughter moving her to home to home she's only seven months old she's never ever been away from her mom and dad now that I have to hand my daughter will go every weekend to my fiance in a hotel room because we cannot be in the same room together with her go under the same room because we're supposed to be dangerous. For anyone that knows me and Tyler know is that we're not danger to my daughter and that we have done everything for her so I'm asking for everyone to help with please the tearing apart good families that doesn't need to be torn apart we need to put a stop to this who's with me
Trending petitions
Today: Fawn is counting on you
Fawn Morits needs your help with "Stop DCF for tearing apart good families we need everyone we can sign this what ocean it will help a: Stop and DCF for tearing apart good families". Join Fawn and 1,370 supporters today.
Today: Fawn is counting on you
Fawn Morits needs your help with "Stop DCF for tearing apart good families we need everyone we can sign this what ocean it will help a: Stop and DCF for tearing apart good families". Join Fawn and 1,370 supporters today.


text:
Select TM - Tabletop Video Magnifier CCTV - 17 inch MonitorStart Page Content.
Short Description
Tabletop Video Magnifier designed to fit the individual end user with fully adjustable positioning of both monitor and camera. Position the auto-focus camera for distance and side viewing, straight down for reading documents or even aimed back at the user as a mirror image. Provides choice of true color, enhanced black on white and reverse white on black contrast viewing. All controls are conveniently placed on the bottom of the monitor for easy operation. The monitor is connected to an adjustable arm, which may be positioned above, level, to the left or right of the x-y table to provide the customer with the most comfortable viewing angle. The SelectTM x-y table is unique in that it contains a small storage space for pens and papers.
42 Executive Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 631-752-0521
Toll Free: 800-522-6294
See more products from Maxi-Aids
Purchase this product from Maxi-Aids
Maxi-Aids's price: $3,695.00
More in this product category: CCTV / closed circuit television - desktop
Aladdin Sunshine Pro
Vendor: Telesensory Corporation
Clarity Deskmate
Vendor: Clarity
Discovery Inline
Vendor: Clarity


text:
Html The Current State Of The Economy And The Housing Market Has Created A Unique Opportunity For The Homeowner And Real Estate Investor.
You want to avoid letting your profits be eaten up access to the Six Day Real Estate Investment Profits Course now at www. But the very best preforeclosure deals happen when investors consider the above estate investing, be confident enough that your savings is enough. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to an unknown or unfamiliar return address, just assuming its junk https://ashleebies78969.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/if-you-choose-to-borrow-your-capital-in-the-business-then-try-to-consider-the-necessary-repayments-and-interest-rates-on-your-loan/ mail. One of the disa


text:
Live it up: Experience excellence in luxury ...
Hotel Rating
Quick Highlights
UNIGLOBE Travel has the perfect luxury trip for your next vaction.
Live it up: Experience the exotic Far East w...
Live it up: Africa is bound to enchant you w...
Live it up: The best value way to escape
Hotel Rating
Quick Highlights
Where better to escape the cold this winter than the tropical paradises of Bali and Thailand?
Live it up: Private tours with your own car ...
Experiences in
- Africa, Anywhere
- Anaheim, Ca, United States
- Anywhere, Anywhere
- Asia,
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Caribbean,
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- China, China
- Chumphon, Thailand
- Egypt
- Europe,
- Hawaii, Usa
- Honolulu, Hi, United States
- India
- Japan
- Kenya
- Krabi, Thailand
- Phuket, Thailand
- South Africa
- South East Asia,
- South Korea
- Thailand, Thailand
- Trat, Thailand
- Zimbabwe


text:
Play R.S.V.P – The Dinner Party Game in FULL SCREEN
Free Online Game:
R.S.V.P – The Dinner Party Game
Arrange the guests around the game-board table. Partygoers are happy when the colors on their card match the colors on either side of them. To unlock the next table, all the guests at your party must be happy. You can deal 3 new cards, but this will cost you 5 points.
Dig Your Own Grave Games:
You might also like:
View all our free games...
DigYourOwnGrave High Scores:
Submitting Highscores
Highscore submissions for this game are currently closed.
15 Littlegrey Comments:


text:
Tony Schwartz
Be Excellent at Anything is one of those rare books with the power to profoundly transform the way we work and live.
Demand is exceeding our capacity. The ethic of "more, bigger, faster" exacts a series of silent but pernicious costs at work, undermining our energy, focus, creativity, and passion. Nearly 75 percent of employees around the world feel disengaged at work every day. Be Excellent at Anything offers a groundbreaking approach to reenergizing our lives so we're both more satisfied and more productive—on the job and off.
By integrating multidisciplinary findings from the science of high performance, Tony Schwartz, coauthor of the #1 bestselling The Power of Full Engagement, makes a persuasive case that we're neglecting the four core needs that energize great performance: sustainability (physical); security (emotional); self-expression (mental); and significance (spiritual). Rather than running like computers at high speeds for long periods, we're at our best when we pulse rhythmically between expending and regularly renewing energy across each of our four needs.
Organizations undermine sustainable high performance by forever seeking to get more out of their people. Instead they should seek systematically to meet their four core needs so they're freed, fueled, and inspired to bring the best of themselves to work every day.


text:
Emma decided today to start taking a bottle. In the first year of Emma's life she took a bottle only a handful of times, most times just letting the milk run out her mouth. Last week I packed up all my bottles and sold them on e-bay. Well, today Emma sucked on her doll's bottle all morning long, I finally found one of the bottles I didn't sale and let her have her milk in that. She was so happy she has been caring the bottle around and drinking from it ever since.
Monday, July 30, 2007
My Baby
Posted by The Lanes at 12:59 PM 2 comments
Our Summer
We have had a very busy summer and have not got much posting done, OK no posting done. Here are some pictures if you have forgotten what my girls look like.
The girls at my cousin Deidre's wedding.
Emma waiting for Bible class to start.
NJ at Go Diego Go! Live
Diego's Baby Jaguar
Posted by The Lanes at 12:41 PM 0 comments
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
A Distributed Interleaving Scheme for Efficient Access to WideIO DRAM Memory
A Distributed Interleaving Scheme for Efficient Access to WideIO DRAM Memory - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
Presented at: International Conference on Hardware/Software Codesign and System Synthesis (CODES + ISSS), Tampere, Finland, October 7-12, 2012 Published in: Proceedingd of the International Conference on Hardware/Software Codesign and System Synthesis (CODES + ISSS) Publication date: 2012
Achieving the main memory (DRAM) required bandwidth at ac- ceptable power levels for current and future applications is a ma- jor challenge for System-on-Chip designers for mobile platforms. Three dimensional (3D) integration and 3D stacked DRAM mem- ories promise to provide a significant boost in bandwidth at low power levels by exploiting multiple channels and wide data inter- faces. In this paper, we address the problem of efficiently exploit- ing the multiple channels provided by standard (JEDEC's WIDE- IO) 3D-stacked memories, to extract maximal effective bandwidth and minimize latency for main memory access. We propose a new distributed interleaved access method that leverages the on-chip in- terconnect to simplify the design and implementation of the DRAM controller, without impacting performance compared to traditional centralized implementations. We perform experiments on realis- tic workload for a mobile communication and multimedia platform and show that our proposed distributed interleaving memory access method improves the overall throughput while minimally impact- ing the performance of latency sensitive communication flows.
Keywords: NoC ; WideIO ; DRAM controller ; interleaving Reference EPFL-CONF-180198
Autor: Seiculescu, Ciprian; Benini, Luca; De Micheli, Giovanni
Fuente: https://infoscience.epfl.ch/record/180198?ln=en


text:
(very modestly updated)
The international business newspaper Financial Times is scaling up its branding. Its new tagline is "We live in Financial Times" (more here).
In an e-mail sent to its staff, the management announced:
"an expanded "People" section, increased space for world news coverage, and some exciting additions to our unrivalled team of columnists and commentators (…) The tagline "We Live in Financial Times" underlines our relevance as the globalisation of business reaches ever broader and deeper".
Indeed, "globalisation lives", as the newspaper's chief economics commentator Martin Wolf put it back in September last year (walled for non-subscribers) and as the existence of this modest blog among zillions demonstrates.
This sleepy Monday mornig in the office, all this reminded me of something.
Globalisation before 1914 – Or why globalisation is so controversial
John Meynard Keynes, after the devastation of the World War One, wrote in 1920 about what globalist Jeffry A. Frieden in his book "Global Capitalism. Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth Century" calls "The last best years of the golden age" of globalisation, i.e. "1896-1914".
"What an extraordinary episode in the economic progress of man that age was which came to an end in August 1914!… The inhabitant of London could order by telephone, sipping his morning tea in bed, the various products of the whole earth, in such quantity as he might see fit, and reasonably expect their early delivery upon his doorstep; he could at the same moment and by the same means adventure his wealth in the natural resources and new enterprises of any quarter of the world, and share, without exertion or even trouble, in their prospective fruits and advantages; or he could decide to couple the security of his fortunes with the good faith of the townspeople of any substantial municipality in any continent that fancy or information might recommend. He could secure forthwith, if he wished it, cheap and comfortable means of transit to any country or climate without passport or other formality, could despatch his servant to the neighbouring office of a bank for such supply of the precious metals as might seem convenient, and could then proceed abroad to foreign quarters, without knowledge of their religion, language, or customs, bearing coined wealth upon his person, and would consider himself greatly aggrieved and much surprised at the least interference. But, most important of all, he regarded this state of affairs as normal, certain, and permanent, except in the direction of further improvement, and any deviation from it as aberrant, scandalous, and avoidable. The projects and politics of militarism and imperialism, of racial and cultural rivalries, of monopolies, restrictions, and exclusion, which were to play the serpent to this paradise, were little more than the amusements of his daily newspaper, and appeared to exercise almost no influence at all on the ordinary course of social and economic life, the internationalisation of which was nearly complete in practice."
Frieden, in his book (which I have not yet finished, it is sooo thick…) begins with a description of a "golden age" of global capitalism. What Frieden is writing is brilliant. Yet it made mentally amusingly respond to each sentence with the as classic and as mythic anti-globalising discrouse. I did my undergraduate studies in history and am very sceptical of everything that appeals to a "golden age". What is a "golden age" for some, is the "dark age" for others.
Frieden (p.55):
"The global capitalism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries came close to the classical ideal. International trade, investment, and migration were relatively free and tied together by a firmly established gold standard. The owners of firms, mines, farms, and plantations on every continent produced for global markets, using capital and labour from around the world".
Just a few comments to this short paragraph:
- Indeed, a very "classic" world which didn't know, e.g., the welfare state. Protectionist Germany, though, was introducing elements of it already.
- It was a period in which the colonial powers, and particularly the UK, had forced quite a lot of countries to open domestic markets. Financiers from London in the Middle East or from New York in Latin America were holding the strings of the purses of local rulers. In the Middle East or North Africa, this led to the set-up of protectorates.
- Investment: in railroads that were built for the sole purposes of shipping commodities out of the colonies and not to build infrastructure?
- Migration: all the paupers of Europe were not being taken care of and had to leave for better places. Worse, coolies from India, China and elsewhere in Asia were sent to work under conditions of quasi-slavery in plantations in the West Indies, Latin America or South Africa, as "unfortunately" proper Black slaves were no longer permitted to be used.
- On, "The owners of firms, mines, farms, and plantations on every continent produced for global markets, using capital and labour from around the world": Yes, weren't these the impersonations of the colonial system everybody abhors now?
As for the Gold Standard, was only a source of stability in so-called "core" countries. What are today's emerging markets suffered in those years from severe financial crises. Somehow a reminder of the emerging market crisis from Mexico to Argentina in the 1990s to early 2000s, don't you think?
Frieden also adds something that is precisely what infuriates many critics ranging from Lenin to Madame Ségolène Royal, including Dependencia theorists (p.45):
"Powerful economic, political, and social connections across borders and oceans tied together supporters of global economic integration in the golden age. Free traders and gold backers in many countries encouraged and supported each other. In trade policy, one country's imports had a clear relationship to another's exports. Britain's industrial exporters wanted South American cotton and copper, while South American farmers and miners wanted British farm and mining equipment".
Globalisation – why it continues to happen
The only problem for anti-globalisers, and the reason for the Friedens of this world to consider this perod a "golden age" is that it was probably the first in history in which the world started witnessing significant levels of economic growth. The mass misery humanity was subjected to before that was being overcome. Growth was indeed good for the London stockholding privateer of that time such as described by Keynes. But living conditions for the masses increased significantly, in Europe, and elsewhere.
The following graphic illustrates the point:
The real thing, i.e., significant raising of human living standards, indeed started to happen in the age of "global capitalism" under the Gold Standard and the Pax Britannica. After World War I, general closure of the world's national economies and the setup of "imperial preferences" coincided with a much more modest level of per capita income growth. After World War II, liberal economic principles were rehabilitated. The GATT and the Bretton Woods system reinjected liberalism into the world economic system at that time. But Bretton Woods "embedded" the international financial system in such a way as to allow for national economies to have room for "Keynesian" demand-stimulating policies. The whole system collapsed in the 1970s and has proven to be dead and gone for ever. Numerous are the nostalgics of that time, such as Dani Rodrik.
What is different about globalisation today?
The main achievement of today's globalisation is that GDP per capita levels are still rising dramatically. The graphic above does not capture this trend, as it includes factors such as the natural slow-down of per capita growth levels in already rich countries and the lost decade of the 1980s debt crisis. Per capita GDP levels have risen again dramatically, notably in China (8.8% per annum between 1990 and 2001). See, for more details, the following link. Russia's GDP per capita levels have doubled since 1999, according to the IMF.
The main difference of today's globalisation with the one before 1914 is that we are in a post-colonial world (apart that there is no more gold standard). In a highly entertaining but difficult book published in 2005 on globalisaion, the highly controversial but eminently brilliant and witty German philosopher Peter Sloterdijk entitled "Im Weltinnenraum des Kapitals" (loosely translated "In the outer-inner space of capital") looks at the history of globalisation under an interesting angle.
Sloterdijk writes: full of an antique image of perfection and "roundness" such as represented in the Sphere, Europeans set out on their sailing ships in the late Middle Ages to "go round" the world by conquering it, driven essentially by the profit-motive. That was the time of "History", and that was the time of European unquestioned "unilateralism" – i.e. brutal harming of others. With the European empires in the 19th century, the process of "roundification", and of "closure" of the world was achieved. After 1945, we entered "post-history". A world "known", perfectly spheric, conquered with no white blanks left on the world's maps. A world made of "Simultaneity" (not History), and a "Multilateralism" (democracy, anticolonialism, global economic interdependence, multilateral organizations) in which it is all about stopping each other from doing each other harm. The US' invasion in Iraq is an echo of previous European "unilateralist" times, but does not reverse the current trend for good.
We are also in a world where globalisation-induced economic convergence is happening full-steam. Yet economic convergence does not occur democratically, but in the form of successive "convergence clubs". I'll explain myself. In my websearch for this post I fell upon Brad de Long's periodification of the "clubs" of countries which have successively caught up with Western Europe since the 19th century.
The African continent is, notoriously, not member of any for De Long's "convergence clubs". However, this Monday, while cleaning up my desk at my workplace, I fell upon a booklet compiled by the international ratings agency Standard and Poor's in early 2006 which included Sub-Saharan sovereign ratings finalised in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. Ratings agencies are probably one of the most potent symbols of financial globalisation. They decide which country is "creditworthy", and which is not. They "map" the world of financiers. They do this from financial centres such as New York, and London. Rating is a business, though, and those countries which are outside the globalisation mainstream – such as most Sub-Saharan countries – and who can't pay a ratings agency will simply be bypassed by global financial markets. Africa. The colonial playground. The subject continent per se: enslaved, "scrambled" by European powers, "underdeveloped" by local post-colonial rulers propped up by cold war Powers, increasingly marginalised from world economic flows, exporter of migrants to the former colonial metropolises with a high death toll on Europe's Mediterranean shores. Even excluded Africa is timidly entering the "globosphere". It could be cynically said that with these ratings, the white blanks in the maps of discoverers, conquerors and Africa scramblers are definitively filled now. Africa is showing signs that it could ultimately enter the "globosphere", as its recent trade figures show:
In 2006, the WTO writes: "Africa's merchandise exports rose by 21%, again faster than imports, which are estimated to have increased by nearly 16%. The share of Africa in world merchandise exports reached its highest level since 1990. Although most of Africa's export growth can be attributed to the rise in oil exports, it is a noticeable development that non-oil exporting African countries increased their exports by about 16%."
London. Like before 1914, it is the world's financial centre (the least that can be said is that it is tightly competing with New York). London: in a sense the "coolest" place on this planet. Globalised, marketised, rich, dynamic, multicultural, diverse, ever-changing, stimulating, open. Managed by a leftist former punk Mayor who nevertheless keeps business going. London, where Karl Marx is buried. London, its North, like the Finsbury Park area, where I live. The former colonies broadly all represented here. Today's Wretched-of-the-Earth stranded here, keeping unskilled wages down and rendering the local white underclass aggressive, resentful, racist. London, where the Financial Times is produced, and from where Standard and Poor's rates the world.
Globalisation, today, as in the past, breeds resentment though. Globalisation is the advance of capitalism across borders. Capitalism is probably the most revolutionary force in history. Its transformative, disruptive, "creative destructive" capacity deeply displeases, disturbs. It constantly results in winners and losers. Nobody can ever take any situation – political, social, financial, employment-related, for granted. Globalisation benefits the world's poorest when they are well plugged into the system. China's and India's current achievements are breath-taking. But it also very much benefits the rich. Those rich people for whom the Financial Times publishes a decadent week-end consumer supplement "How to spend it". Spend what? The Money of course. Big Money.
The French sociologist of the 19th Century Alexis De Tocqueville identified two basic social instincts, or passions. The passion for equality, and the passion for freedom. The passion for equality is often stronger, and societies can chose to forego freedom for the sake of equality. The passion for equality – so respectable and noble in its roots – is at the heart of today's anti-globalisers and protesters at WTO gatherings. But this passion created the Soviet system, this passion created a murderous Mao, and perversely, also Hitler and the fascists. Indeed total equality leads to the necessary elimination of non-compliant equality-disturbers – Capitalists, Jews, Immigrants, Global Financiers. Proponents of equality say they pursue "true" liberation, but have yet to deliver.
Alexis De Tocqueville also argued that France tended to have a stronger passion for equality than for freedom, when it comes to choosing. About 170 years after he wrote his books on l'Ancien Regime et la Revolution, or De La Democratie en Amerique, the current French elections appear under a very interesting light. French presidential candidate's Ségolène Royal, in her speech on Sunday evening following her election into the second round to be fought against staunch right-winger Sarkozy said: "[J]e suis une femme libre comme vous êtes un peuple libre. Je ne suis l'otage d'aucun clan, d'aucun groupe de pression, d'aucune puissance financière". Roughly translated by me : "I am a free woman, like you are a free people. I am not hostage to an clan, to any pressure group, to any financial power". Ségolène Royal, who wants to impose on everybody to sing the national anthem La Marseillaise, and to hang out the French flag on France's July National Holiday. Equality-possessed "socialist", who wants to keep Polish plumbers out of the country, who wants to impose military discipline on delinquent youth. That's the "true face" of "equality" when it has nothing more to propose than to preserve the status quo [the even deeper ugliness of the other candidates and especially Ms Royal's main contender will not be broached upon here].
Yes, we are, indeed, living in financial times.


text:
June 26, 2013
Why heavy metal should not portray women in this way
I've never liked heavy metal, can't stand the 'screaming', the nature of the lyrics and the plethora of sub genres that attach themselves to a dark, tortured part of music. Attila are 'deathcore' apparently, and they have recently released one of the most disturbing music videos I've had the misfortune of watching in quite a while. 'Break Shit' comes with a warning, stating "Portions of this video may contain graphic imagery which may offend and/or trigger sensitive viewers and is not recommended for viewing by persons under the age of 18. Viewer discretion is advised."
What Attila have done is fashioned a semi-pornographic video, with women lap dancing on a man, with the view point of the camera focused from the sight of the sitting man, and flashing lyrics sprawled across the screen (because otherwise we wouldn't know what they're saying). Not only is this vulgar and grim, but completely disrespects women by showcasing that this sort of behaviour is acceptable.
It gets worse.
I do, however, understand that they have the right to create what they want and these women can do what the heck they like, but for anyone with any ounce of respect for fellow women and has a drip of integrity flowing through them, they know that this sort of depiction is plain wrong. What makes the whole piece even more worrying is the disgusting lyrics that flash on the screen. Messages of "fuck the law, break shit, let your inner demons out" being advertised in such a way is plain and simply vile. It encourages bad behaviour, a treacherous view on life and a complete disregard to a moral lifestyle.
This is probably the most sickening part of the whole video…
A message that Attila is conveying through their 'Break Shit' video is "punch that bitch", which pops up on the screen more than once. Yes, they are promoting domestic violence. I felt physical sick when I saw that appear on the screen, my mouth hung open and the first thing that came into mind was "how on earth did this every get approved". Not only have they got the support of their record label, press team, and a whole host of other people working as part of their team, but VEVO have also given them a platform by streaming the video, even though YouTube have banned it due to violating their policy on nudity and sexual content.
According to Home Office figures, 1.2 million women experienced domestic abuse last year in the UK, including half a million victims of sexual assault, the Guardian stated in an article titled Domestic violence figures are disturbingly high, says charity, which was published in March, 2013. It goes on to state: "Citizens Advice says it received reports of attacks from 13,500 people – 80% of them women – in 2012". With domestic violence a huge problem for hundreds of thousands of women all over the world, Attila have proven how insensitive, disrespectful and utterly shambolic they are with regards to this.
Just because Attila are a heavy metal band, doesn't mean the music industry doesn't have the right to address these sorts of messages and videos. If it was in the mainstream, the papers would be riddled with scandalous headlines pointing out how shambolic that song is, but yet this is swept under the carpet.
I hope someone takes some responsibility for this and corrects it quick, before it influences some weaker minds that may believe that this sort of thing is acceptable.
A lasting question for you to consider – what if it was your daughter? Your mum? A member of your family you love and cherish, who is punched because this song says it's OK?
If you want to view the video, click here, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Gay Women Will Marry Your Boyfriends
November 27, 2012


text:
The Opotsnee Consolodation
A small town in the Nentir Vale where travelers of all levels are welcome. King Paldemar and a team of adventurers including Paul Mitchell, Bloodbane, Father Jim, and Gimlei, led a successful mission to clear out the lurking koblads, and the Keep on Shadowfell. They prevented to rise of Orcus by defeating the cultist Calerel. The adventures returned back to Winterhaven, all but one that is, for Father Jim was taken into the undead obis.
See map: Winterhaven town center.


text:
Southbourne Group Singapore, Tokyo Japan: Nine DIY Financial Management Tips For Individual Investors
They say you have to spend money to make money, and this is especially true when you're seeking financial guidance. Financial advisors are well-paid for their in-depth expertise and often help their clients through decisions like investing, retirement planning and long-term savings plans.
Although it's still wise to consult a professional before any major investments, you can educate yourself enough to confidently make your own personal financial choices without the help of a professional. Nine members of the Forbes Finance Council shared their best do-it-yourself tips for individual investors looking to better manage their finances.
1. Invest for the long term.
The lure of a quick buck can guide investors to make certain investing decisions. But, unless you're a day trader, a long-term strategy is the best way to protect your assets while ensuring ROI in the long run. The market will fluctuate over time, but history shows that it tends to go up in the long run, so looking to the future will keep an investment plan focused and profitable. - Sari Holtz, DailyForex
2. Open a Roth IRA.
If you're just getting started with investing, a Roth IRA can be a great way to start. Since it is a tax-advantaged investment, it allows your wealth to grow and compound tax-free. Your investments are initially taxed, so you can make withdrawals tax-free in retirement. And, you will typically have access to a wider range of investment opportunities with a Roth IRA than you would with a 401(k). - Elle Kaplan, LexION Capital
3. Don't follow fads.
I believe that everyone can be successful in managing their own finances as long as they are well-informed. A common mistake I see individuals making is investing based on a trend or fad instead of research. Read everything you can get your hands on, and question unproven assumptions. - Mahati Mukkamala, Klaviyo
4. Purchase indexed annuities.
Sold by insurance companies, indexed annuities offer a way to participate in stock market gains while limiting downside risk. When the market is climbing, you'll share in the returns, but you'll be protected from losses by a guaranteed return even when stocks fall. The guaranteed return means that even inexperienced investors can participate without big risk. - Danielle Kunkle, Boomer Benefits
5. Take advantage of money management apps.
I personally manage my own money and regularly use apps like Mint and Robinhood. Mint keeps my personal finances in check, and I invest through Robinhood. Both have extremely low fees and are easy to use. Money management and investing aren't just for the pros anymore; the fintech trend has resulted in new resources and apps at your fingertips. - Rachel Carpenter, Intrinio
6. Invest in a lifecycle fund.
Lifecycle funds require very little work on your part. Unless you really know exactly what you're doing, it's the best way to go. As long as you keep stashing money away, it should keep working for you. - Ismael Wrixen, FE International
7. Look into low-cost index funds.
Paying investment professionals to manage your portfolio can often cost you a lot of money unnecessarily. When you add in the cost of actively managed investment options, the average managed portfolio will underperform the market.
The best investment most people can make, whether they're wealthy or just have a few hundred dollars to invest is a low-cost index fund. - Paul Paradis, Sezzle
Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only organization for executives in successful accounting, financial planning and wealth management firms. Do I qualify?
8. Be resourceful with technology.
In the technological era, everyone can be successful with their finances without professional interference. Take advantage of the resources at your disposal. Thousands of apps and websites can aid in the investment process. Record keeping is a must-do, and it's the only true way to monitor and adjust for proper spending. - Ibrahim AlHusseini, The Husseini Group
9. Budget, budget, budget.
Know how much you spend monthly and what you spend it on. If you're able save $500 to $1,000 each month and place it into an investment account, you will witness the phenomenon of compounding interest first hand. Making this systematic is the key to it actually happening. Don't look at saving money as an idea but as a way of life. You will thank yourself later. - Lance Scott, Bay Harbor Wealth Management
Southbourne Group Singapore, Tokyo Japan on Investment tip: How long should you run an SIP?
It's a question that vexes many mutual fund investors once they buy into the concept of investing through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): When you have a lump sum to invest, then over what period should you spread the SIP? Of course, for most SIP investments, the question does not arise. The most common type of SIP investment is a monthly one that goes out of a monthly income. This sort of SIP continues and is useful in a way to keep investing without bothering to actually take the time out and do it.
However, occasionally, the SIP investor gets a large sum of money at one go. It could be a bonus from a workplace, or it could be proceeds from the sale of some asset like real estate, or it could even be your retirement kitty which you need to spread and make it last for the rest of your life. Investing in an equity-backed mutual fund is the best way to get great returns over a long period like 5-7 years or more. However, over shorter periods, equity funds are dangerous. And when you invest at a large sum at one shot, then the risk is the highest. If the markets turn turtle, you could lose 10, 20 or even higher percentage of your invested amount very quickly. Since the beginning of the Sensex in April 1979, of the almost 13,900 possible six month periods, as many as 2,269 yielded a loss worse than 20%. If you just happened to catch a period like that at the beginning, then you would lose a large chunk of your capital right before it even starts growing. In theory, you could eventually recover, but in practice you would probably panic and pull out your money, making your loss permanent.
The antidote to this is a Systematic Investment Plan. Spread your investment at a monthly periodicity over a certain period. Your entry price will be averaged out and you will be saved from the risk of a sudden decline. Moreover, you will end up buying more units of the fund when the markets are lower, which will enhance the returns you will get. That is of course, the standard set of advantages that a SIP has. However, the vexing question is what is this 'certain period'? Is it six months? One year? Two years? Or even longer? There are arguments for and against.
Last week, I wrote about the research project on historic SIP returns that Value Research has carried out and we saw how SIP was truly safe for about four years and above. In this study, we found that on an average, if you invest in a SIP over four years, then your risk of a loss is negligible. It's also interesting that the risk of loss and the chance of an outside gain are both higher over short periods. Over longer periods, the good times and the bad get averaged out minima and the maxima converge. Consider this, for a typical fund with a multi-decade history, over all possible one year periods; the maximum returns are 160% and the minimum - 57%. Over two years, this becomes 82% and -34%. Over three, 63% and -18%. Over five, 54% and 4%, meaning never any loss. Over ten years, maximum is 30% and minimum 13% .These is all annualized figures. The trade-off is crystal clear--the shorter the period, the higher the potential gain but the worse the possible risk.
The answer from this data appears to be that SIPs must last more than three years. If you seek zero risk of loss, then that is the correct answer. However, for many investments, this is too long. If you are getting an annual bonus from your employer, it would be ridiculous to spread it over 3-4 years.
If you have sold some ancestral property and the sum realized will be the core of your old age income, then you need to be cautious about the risk you take. In a case like this, you would do well to forego some potential income to ensure that you don't make a loss. A rule of thumb is that you could invest the money over half the period that it has taken you to earn it, subject to the maximum of 4-5 years. So annual bonus could be invested in six months, while ancestral property could take five years. It's basically a way of linking risk to how significant that sum of money is for you.
About Us
At Southbourne Group, our reliable, joint-method has centered on assisting our customers enhance and safeguard their asset through almost thirty years of market cycles.
November 2017


text:
Reflection 3rd December 2017
A Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent
Mk. 13: 33-37 ( http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120317.cfm )
As a child I enjoyed making model aircraft and ships. I never made them well and often had to undertake several attempts to get the job done right. However, I was proud of those that I completed. And even the completed ones were not perfect!
Perhaps because of this I have always liked the image of God as a potter not giving up on the misshapen aspects of life but re-modelling, recalling, re-making us, enjoying the process of interacting with us and longing to bring us to perfection.
Be on your guard. Stay awake. In the past I considered those words to be a warning to make sure things were in order. Now I see them as encouragement - a call, an invitation.
Our lives are ever more crowded. In the rush and bustle of tasks and social interactions the Master can be forgotten or can seem absent or even gone away. Spiritually I sleepwalk through the layers of activity at times. The call to stay awake is comforting.
It reminds me that the moment that the Master makes known his presence may come as a surprise. We need our spiritual eyes to notice the moment of invitation and opportunity that come our way. Being aware of the moment allows us to open our hearts to be re-modelled.
Today is a reminder to look out for the presence of the master potter in the midst of life's whirlwind of activity. It is only he can re-shape the clay of our life to fulfilment.
Be on your guard. Stay awake, lest we miss the opportunity to be refreshed and renewed.
Mr. Eoin Winters – Eoin is a Religious Education / Religious Studies teacher at O'Carolan College, Nobber, Co Meath.


text:
In our shop you can buy tickets for the sightseeing bus that is valid for two days and a free visit to port wine cellars.
You can also buy small boat trips (six bridges cruise) and big cruises to Régua, Pinhão and Barca D'Alva. To visit the tinny streets of Oporto you can use the Tuk-Tuk service.
Web Page: www.douroacima.pt
"Azeitoneira do Porto" dedicates both to selling and trying traditional portuguese food exquisites, in "Ribeira do Porto". "Azeitoneira"'s ex-libris is the olive, tradition inherited by the four previous generations, since this house already exists since 1862. Find all the other delicious exquisits you may experiment and take away: we suggest the Olive Oil and Wine selection (either table or Port wines), the traditional "Broa de Avintes", bread from several regions of the country, canned Portuguese fish and also a wide range of cheese, "pattes", sun dried fruits; never forgetting, of course, the wide range of smoked sausages, which are also handcrafted! You may try all these products in the taste proof room, to be inaugurated in May all our olive oils,smoked sausages, cheeses, olives, canned fish or pattés while drinking a glass of some of the best national wines! "Azeitoneira do Porto" is waiting for you!
Web Page: www.facebook.com/azeitoneiradoporto
"Porto Escondido", place in the heart of Ribeira of Porto, combines both excellent gastronomical quality and generous price.If you are looking for a good service, a place where all your expections will be attended and not paying much, "Porto Escondido" is certainly the right choice!
These are some of the most emblematic pieces of Portuguese Craftwork, but we have more! If you want to purchase any of our pieces fill out the contact form or send us an email at email@example.com
We also make unique pieces! Describe what you would like to have and we'll tell you if it is possible to achieve.