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October 12, 2016 | Retirement Plans
The target date fund (TDF) universe continues to expand, providing plan fiduciaries with more options to consider. This offers greater opportunity to select a suite of TDFs that closely aligns with a plan's specific needs, but also increases the time and energy plan fiduciaries devote to gaining familiarity with the TDF landscape. While there are many moving parts to TDFs, the asset allocation decision is widely accepted as the primary investment determinant of how much wealth participants are able to accumulate during their working years and spend during retirement. Given the importance of asset allocation decisions, plan consultants and advisors are increasingly seeing the value in fully understanding the philosophical underpinnings of the wide range of glide path designs available in the marketplace today. To that end, the following is intended to highlight key considerations plan fiduciaries may wish to incorporate into their glide path evaluation process.
While the entire glide path should be prudently evaluated, emphasis should be placed on a glide path's design near the target date.
For most participants, the growth of their retirement account balances coming from contributions exceeds the growth coming from investment returns early on in their careers. For example, the historically-based analysis illustrated in Exhibit 1 indicates that, on average, the source of wealth accumulated during ages 25 through 35 was equally attributable to investment returns and participant/employer contributions. These proportions reiterate the importance of encouraging younger participants in particular to save early, adequately, and consistently for retirement. However, as participants age, their balances tend to grow more quickly through the power of compounding, with an increasing percentage of growth coming from the returns generated by their investments and less so by ongoing contributions. In fact, participants may accumulate upwards of 50% of their retirement age balance over the relatively short five to ten year window leading up to retirement. Since participants' retirement outcomes are heavily influenced by the investment returns they earn during their final working years and early in retirement, due diligence emphasis should be placed on the glide path design near the target date.
A comparison of the glide paths governing the TDF mutual fund universe (Exhibit 2 on page 3) indicates that providers generally agree that, early on in their careers, participants should pursue growth and take advantage of the long-term upward trending nature of the equity markets. However, there is an increasing amount of disagreement among TDF providers as to the specific asset mix that is most prudent as the target date nears. These differences further support the notion that due diligence emphasis should be placed on a TDF provider's glide path design near the target date.
Plan fiduciaries should fully understand the differences in assumptions, investment objectives, and risk management priorities that have led to the wide range of glide path designs available in the marketplace today.
Given the uniform shape of the glide paths in the marketplace, shifting from equities to bonds and other defensive assets, it is safe to say that TDF providers broadly recognize that capital losses become increasingly detrimental the closer they occur to the retirement age. Exhibit 3 supports this conventional wisdom. Specifically, the analysis measures the impact a single 20% loss (with zero volatility annual returns of 7% assumed otherwise) would have on a hypothetical retirement portfolio's ability to support a retiree's spending needs over time.
The analysis indicates that experiencing a 20% loss at age 65 is much more devastating than the same percentage loss would have been 30 years earlier. However, the specific percentage of loss participants may be able to withstand is influenced by a number of factors and varies among plans and participants. Therefore, plan fiduciaries should develop a sense for the magnitude of loss that may place participants' retirement goals in jeopardy.
To that end, Exhibit 4 includes variables representing both the asset and liability sides of the retirement readiness equation that are commonly considered during the glide path construction process and by financial planners when working directly with individual participants. Furthermore, the analysis measures the impact that seemingly insignificant changes in assumptions can have on the projected sustainability of a portfolio. For example, all else equal, a 2% difference in the assumed contribution rate leads to very different retirement outlooks. In addition to participant behavior-related assumptions, a TDF provider's risk and return expectations meaningfully influence a glide path's shape. History has shown that the market environment can change radically and go through extended periods of time that are not at all like long-term average conditions. Given capital market forecasting difficulties, precise risk/return expectations may turn out to be the least accurate of all assumptions made during the glide path construction process.
Plan fiduciaries should also be aware that it may not always be clear in which direction a demographic characteristic influences the glide path design. For example, above average contributions rates may suggest that participants are in a position to absorb larger portfolio losses without derailing their retirement savings progress, indicating a higher equity glide path is appropriate. Conversely, this strong commitment to saving for retirement may be interpreted as an opportunity for participants to reduce risk by adopting a lower equity glide path while still maintaining a high likelihood of achieving their retirement goals.
Given the sensitivity of assumptions and potentially differing interpretations of their impact on outcomes and modeled results, it's easier to understand how TDF providers could arrive at very different glide path designs even though many are using similar construction techniques. Since any glide path may be suitable under certain circumstances, plan fiduciaries should be sure to conduct glide path due diligence in light of their plan's unique demographics, and fully understand how various input assumptions influence a prospective TDF provider's glide path design.
Regardless of the variables considered and assumptions made, every TDF provider must ultimately address two overarching risks that can lead to the premature exhaustion of participants' retirement assets:
Unfortunately, these are competing risks that are difficult to address simultaneously. Therefore, TDF providers that choose to construct a preset glide path must compromise on some level by prioritizing one risk over the other.
Consider that:
To quantify the risk tradeoff conundrum TDF providers face when constructing glide paths, the following historically-based analysis compares the wealth accumulation paths provided by sample low equity and high equity glide paths during the critical ten year period preceding retirement (e.g., ages 55 – 65). Specifically, the analysis is based on rolling 10-year time periods from 1926 to 2015, with Exhibit 5 illustrating the resulting withdrawal rates that would enable participants to replace 50% of their final year's salary during their first year in retirement.
Withdrawal rates are an informative metric to consider since the amount withdrawn from a portfolio directly impacts how likely the assets are to last in retirement. All else equal, the lower a withdrawal burden, the more likely participants are able to maintain their standard of living for longer.
The analysis of Exhibit 5 indicates that participants have historically been rewarded for consistently taking on greater levels of capital risk via higher equity exposure over extended time periods. Specifically, the higher equity glide path (grey line) provided a lower and thus more attractive starting withdrawal rate in comparison to the lower equity glide path (green line) approximately 80% of the time. Likewise, the higher equity glide path provided the opportunity for participants to enter retirement at what is commonly considered a fairly safe withdrawal rate range of 6% or lower nearly twice as often as its more conservative glide path counterpart. However, during adverse market environments typically driven by equity bear markets, the lower equity glide path led to outcomes that were more tolerable than those provided by the higher equity glide path. For example, the lower equity glide path led to a withdrawal rate of greater than 10% only once. In contrast, the higher equity glide path subjected participants to a withdrawal rate surpassing 10% a number of times, significantly increasing the chances they outlive their retirement assets.
In addition, participants would have likely found the often more favorable outcomes provided by the higher equity glide path to be more difficult to endure and to stay the course. Specifically, the analysis illustrated in Exhibit 6 indicates the higher equity glide path spent more time on average over the ten year periods in the midst of a portfolio drawdown. Moreover, the maximum losses experienced were, on average, more than twice as large as those delivered by the lower equity glide path design.
Drawdown analysis can be particularly informative since one of the most prominent theories in the behavioral economics field, known as prospect theory (Kahneman and Tversky), contends that investors have greater aversion to losses than appetite for positive returns. In fact, their research concluded that individuals feel 2.5 times as much disappointment about losses as they do joy from the same dollar value of gains1. This disposition helps explain why participants who are invested more aggressively than their risk tolerance dictates may be more likely to engage in damaging yet avoidable behavior (e.g., buying high and selling low) and, as a result, may have a more difficult time staying the course and ultimately achieving their retirement goals. The growing awareness of behavioral finance principles has brought to light the importance of considering participants' inherent psychological biases during the glide path construction and selection process.
Since retirement outcomes are inherently market driven, evaluate the efficacy of dynamic glide path designs in helping all participants within a diverse workforce achieve a reasonable outcome.
Participants would surely prefer the stress-reduced experience of investing in a lower equity glide path. Moreover, the negative mathematical impact of experiencing significant losses when balances are high and time horizons are short has been well documented in the industry. On the other hand, increasing life expectancies, the compounding effects of inflation over time, substantial increases in retiree health care-related costs, and a general lack of savings sufficiency are among the realities indicating that capital growth remains a necessary ingredient leading up to and in retirement for many participants.
With compelling arguments for pursing growth and preserving wealth near the target date, it's no wonder there is such disagreement among TDF providers on how to strike the right balance between these competing objectives. Complicating an already difficult tradeoff decision is the reality that plans generally consist of participants with a diverse set of circumstances and behaviors. For example, within any plan, a sub-set of participants is likely saving at much healthier rates than others. Likewise, a number of participants are likely to enter retirement and immediately place a significant withdrawal burden on their assets. In contrast, others are likely to be in the more envious position of relying solely on other sources of income, not needing to touch their defined contribution assets for a number of years. Identifying a single glide path that can potentially benefit a wide range of participant needs and behaviors is among the more challenging tasks plan fiduciaries face.
If a consistently high equity glide path design likely exposes a segment of participants to excessive downside risks and a consistently low equity glide path is less likely to provide the returns necessary to generate adequate lifetime income for some individuals, what is the answer?
We believe flexibility is the answer. All participants within a plan can benefit from a glide path designed to not only provide capital growth during rising markets, but also to help preserve participants' retirement assets during more challenging environments. All TDF providers identify a reasonable range of long-term risk and return expectations to form a governing glide path. A solid understanding of potential participant behaviors, historical capital market patterns, and empirical research provides valuable context for establishing well-defined asset allocation parameters along the glide path. However, it's just as important to recognize that the changing nature of financial markets means that the degree to which participants are compensated for bearing risk fluctuates as well.
With that context in mind, we believe asset allocation decisions should be governed by a flexible yet well-defined range. Within those parameters, specific asset allocation decisions should be made in light of the risks and opportunities present in the prevailing market environment.
By prioritizing risks based on their significance in today's market environment, a dynamic glide path design eliminates the need for fiduciaries to indefinitely favor one risk over another, or prioritize certain participants over others. For example, regardless if participants are engaging in healthy or inadequate savings behavior, they all can potentially benefit from an investment approach that is aimed at reducing their chances of experiencing significant losses when the environment indicates that the risk of doing so has increased.
Some members of the investment community reason that attempting to predict where the markets are headed is a fruitless exercise and the only reasonable response is to rely on historical averages to provide the basis for future investment decisions. There are certainly numerous factors and changing sensitivities that suggest attempting to time the market perfectly is a fool's errand. However, thinking you can predict the future versus adjusting participants' portfolios based on the risks that are most concerning in today's market environment are two very different things. For example, it is well documented that over longer periods, starting valuations correlate quite strongly with subsequent returns. Specifically, as illustrated in Exhibit 7, investments in equities and fixed income securities made at historically higher valuations led to lower returns and lower valuations led to higher returns, on average. As such, recognizing that the price paid for an investment matters greatly over the long run can be helpful when managing retirement assets and setting expectations for participants. In fact, there are numerous studies that have shown valuation-based asset allocation strategies, which generally select investments based on their relative and/or absolute valuations, improve outcomes in comparison to traditional predetermined asset allocation strategies.
Likewise, the shape of the yield curve has proven to be a valuable indicator worth taking into consideration when positioning multi-asset class portfolios. The yield curve measures the spread between long and short dated U.S. Treasuries. A very steep (i.e., upward sloping) yield curve tends to occur early in a business cycle as short rates are low due to central bank efforts to stimulate economic growth. Conversely, the yield curve tends to go negative (i.e., inverts) late in the business cycle as short-term rates rise above those of longer dated maturities as the Federal Reserve raises rates to rein in an overheating economy.
The shape of the yield curve is relevant to investors because the most severe equity market declines have historically tended to coincide with recessions and in many of those instances the yield curve's inversion preceded the equity market's downturn. Accordingly, along with developing a sense for whether the equity market may be trading above or below historical valuation levels, understanding whether the economy may be strengthening or weakening can provide valuable context when making asset allocation decisions. To demonstrate the feasibility of such an approach, consider a simple allocation model driven by the shape of the yield curve.
This simple yet dynamic asset allocation model presents an alternative to a predetermined 50% equity/50% bond portfolio that maintains its weightings irrespective of the prevailing market conditions. Specifically, as summarized in Exhibit 8, the dynamic asset allocation model establishes a 25% weight (i.e., underweight position) in equities when the yield curve is inverted. A 50% weight (i.e., neutral position) in equities is taken after the yield curve has returned to a positive reading and maintains that weight until the yield curve exceeds 0.50%, at which point, a 75% weight (i.e., overweight position) in equities is taken as long as the yield curve remains upward sloping.
The following historically based analysis compares each asset allocation approach discussed above and its ability to sustain participants' retirement assets over periods as long as 30 years. Specifically, Exhibit 9 identifies the historical frequency of each asset allocation approach maintaining a positive account balance over rolling 1-year time periods (250 observations) to 30-year time periods (131 observations) since 7/1953. These rolling time periods were selected to represent the retirement phase of a participant's life stretching from age 65 through 95. As such, an inflation adjusted 6% annual withdrawal rate is assumed. The higher the success rates the better.
Notable observations include:
Overall, the analysis indicates that the simple yet dynamic asset allocation model provided the best of both worlds: not only higher success rates, but also stronger downside risk management and the ability to generate retirement income for a greater number of years when a difficult sequence of returns unfolded for participants. In reality, one would never want to rely on a single or even a handful of factors such as valuations and the yield curve. However, the fact that this simplistic model shows meaningful improvement in retirement outcomes in comparison to the traditional predetermined approach, suggests that there is indeed merit to a dynamic glide path design.
History has shown time and again that capital market environments are dynamic and unpredictable. As it relates to retirement outcomes, many possibilities exist and it's unknowable which particular wealth accumulation and distribution paths will unfold for participants. The types of investment strategies that we believe provide participants with the best chance to achieve their long-term retirement goals not only recognize that the future is uncertain, they plan for it by employing a dynamic framework that accounts for the risks inherent in today's market environment. After all, even on an intuitive level, it would seem that basing glide path construction or selection decisions on risk and return patterns that may not be at all reflective of today's investment landscape has the potential to be counterproductive.
We are hopeful that the next frontier of due diligence best practices will begin with the acknowledgement that the most appropriate asset mix at any point along the glide path can't be precisely known ahead of time. In turn, plan sponsors and their consulting partners will begin to see the value in shifting their glide path assessment efforts towards understanding what mechanism, if any, provides their TDF manager with the flexibility to manage the risks that are most concerning and relevant in today's investment landscape. While there is no such thing as a risk-free portfolio, we believe being able to identify a TDF provider with a long history of successfully navigating an ever-changing market environment is one of the most impactful ways plan fiduciaries can help participants achieve a financially secure retirement.
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Manning & Napier's target date offerings include mutual funds (Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. Target Series) and affiliate collective investment trust (CIT) funds (Manning & Napier Retirement Target CIT Funds and MANNING & NAPIER GOAL® CIT Funds).
Because life cycle funds invest in both stocks and bonds, the value of your investment will fluctuate in response to stock market movements and changes in interest rates. Investing in life cycle funds also involves a number of other risks, including issuer-specific risk, foreign investment risk, and small-cap/mid-cap risk as the underlying investments change over time. Investments in options and futures, like all derivatives, can be highly volatile and involve risks in addition to the risks of the underlying instrument on which the derivative is based, such as counterparty, correlation and liquidity risk. Also, the use of leverage increases exposure to the market and may magnify potential losses. Additionally, some target date funds invest in other funds and therefore, may have additional risks associated with the underlying funds. Principal value is not guaranteed at any time, including at the target date (the approximate year when an investor plans to stop contributions and start periodic withdrawals).
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1The Wharton Financial Institutions Center, "Lessons from Behavioral Finance for Retirement Plan Design," Mitchell, Olivia and Utkus, Stephen, 2003.
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We discovered that finding a qualified, experienced pest manager isn't as easy as you'd think. Our special report brings you up to date with the current issues and practice in termite treatment and helps you protect yourself from ineffective, expensive or harmful treatment. Here's a summary of the full report.
What are termites?
Often called 'white ants', the subterranean termites that can damage your home usually nest in soil or trees and can travel up to 100m to find food in the bush – or in our homes. They generally eat cellulose-containing materials, especially timber.
Termites can chomp through the structural timbers of a house – the frames, walls, roof and floors – making it unsafe and costly to repair. They can do a lot of damage before you even notice them.
Please note: this information was current as of October 2005 but is still a useful guide to today's market.
Who's at risk?
It's estimated one in five homes in Australia has been treated for termite damage at some stage of its life. Brick and steel-framed houses, as well as timber, are at risk.
Do not disturb
Found a nest? Get a pest manager onto the job straight away. If you disturb the nest, the termites may move on and find a hidden place from which to attack your home.
Finding a pest manager
With newer, less toxic termite treatments and protection now available it's important to find a pest manager with up to date knowledge and experience. As treatment costs an estimated average $1500 it's certainly worth getting familiar with the subject before committing yourself to a management plan.
- Ring around – there are several different termite management strategies, so make sure you are comparing like with like. A cheaper option may work now, but leave you vulnerable to future termite attacks.
- Be sure to ask the right questions about their treatment methods, company, previous experience, qualifications and skills.
- You'll get the best value for money if you're present at the inspection. Check they have the right tools to do a thorough job.
Protect yourself
- Licensing requirements vary from state to state, and the professional accreditation scheme aimed at raising standards in the industry has not been endorsed by all pest managers.
- Membership of an industry association gives you some protection if things go wrong, but make sure there's a good complaints handling procedure.
- Insist on professional indemnity and public liability insurance and ask to see proof. Up to half of the industry is likely to be uninsured.
An integrated approach to termite management
There are a number of strategies – often used together – that can reduce the risk of termite infestation.
- Termites love moisture so it is important to improve the environment around your house.
- If you're building a new home or extension you can use certain construction methods and materials that considerably reduce termite risk. A physical barrier will stop termites from gaining concealed access to your home – it's also non-toxic, permanent and requires little maintenance.
- Chemical barrier and dusting treatments have been used in a variety of ways over the years to repel and destroy termites. Recent developments in insecticides – like insect growth regulators – are very effective and not as toxic as older treatments like carcinogenic arsenic trioxide dust.
- The latest trend in termite treatment is monitoring and baiting stations – which is a far less toxic but more costly long-term management strategy.


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de Hoog MLA, et al. Ann Fam Med. 2019;doi:10.1370/afm.2340.
Repeated inactivated influenza immunization appeared to increase long-term protection against some respiratory illness episodes in children with pre-existing medical conditions, according to findings recently published in Annals of Family Medicine.
"Data on the impact of repeated influenza immunization in children with preexisting medical conditions are ... lacking completely," Marieke L.A. de Hoog, PhD, of the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht in The Netherlands, and colleagues wrote.
Researchers analyzed electronic health records of 4,183 children with pre-existing medical conditions to assess if prior immunization altered the impact of inactivated influenza vaccine on primary care–diagnosed respiratory illness episodes during influenza season.
De Hoog and colleagues found that adjusted estimates showed lower odds for respiratory illness in current year–immunized children with previous inactivated influenza vaccine vs. those without the vaccine (OR = 0.61; 95% CI, 0.47-0.78 for current year immunized and one inactivated influenza vaccine in the 2 years prior; OR = 0.85; 95% CI, 0.68-1.07 for current year immunized and two or more inactivated influenza vaccines in the 3 years prior, including prior year).
"This study shows that protection against seasonal [respiratory illness] is not attenuated after repeated annual inactivated influenza vaccine immunization in children with preexisting medical conditions. Interestingly, our findings suggest that repeated inactivated influenza vaccine immunization may even increase protection," de Hoog and colleagues wrote.
"Previous studies have focused primarily on laboratory-confirmed influenza, and we are the first to demonstrate this effect for seasonal respiratory illness," they added. – by Janel Miller
Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial disclosures.
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In this paper, investigators from the Netherlands investigate the impact of repeated influenza vaccine in children with underlying medical conditions. There have been some data in adults that suggest that repeated influenza vaccines may not work as well if you give them repeatedly each year. This study investigates that in children.
De Hoog and colleagues took a large database of children with underlying conditions were evaluated for influenza-like illness, acute respiratory infections, and asthma. Those children that received the vaccine in multiple years were compared with those who were immunized only in that influenza season (they did not do laboratory-based studies to confirm influenza in those patients that had influenza-like illness). These researchers found there was no negative impact on the children from being immunized in earlier years, and indeed the children appeared to be better protected.
The study is reassuring but did not confirm the actual laboratory-confirmed rate of influenza, which was a limitation of the study. Primary care doctors should continue to encourage all patients and particularly high-risk patients to be immunized each year. These results should reinforce the recommended immunization guidelines.
Disclosures: Edwards reports no relevant financial disclosures.
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By Jean Paul Vellotti
LINDENHURST "" The Long Island Power Authority's proposed offshore wind park has some tough critics, but Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone may be tops.
The supervisor is accusing FPL Energy "" builder of the proposed facility "" of evading a comprehensive environmental review by the Minerals Management Service, the federal agency that has the power to permit the project.
"If this project moves forward it will permanently industrialize our coastline and potentially cause far-reaching environmental consequences," Bellone said in a release prior to a public announcement this morning at Babylon Town Hall.
Bellone called FPL the Halliburton of wind power, adding FPL is avoiding the "kind of comprehensive analysis and regulation that this project demands."
FPL has said that the project doesn't require site specific environmental studies and that it can self-regulate itself.
Further, Bellone claims that FPL has said it alone should collect wind data, and that it doesn't have to share the information with the government.
FPL did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
In a statement, LIPA said it "supports a complete environmental review off the proposed off-shore wind project. Given the all-time record breaking electric usage this summer, should we have a wind project on Long Island or continue to send our money to Big Oil or OPEC?"
In documents filed with the MMS, FPL said that field studies at the proposed location would be "hazardous and safety must be paramount."
Bellone shot back, asking why it would be safe to build and operate a facility in this area.
"The stakes are too high with this project to allow a company like FPL to skate through the environmental review process," said Bellone.


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I love visiting gardens so when I had the chance to visit the palace and gardens on Isola Bella during my Trafalgar Tour, I grabbed the opportunity. The tour included a one night stay at Bavena near Stresa, right alongside Lake Maggiore which borders both Switzerland and Italy.
The optional tour offered by Trafalgar included a boat ride to Isola Bella with a private guided tour of the palace and the chance to wander around the gardens, so off we set from Stresa in our boat.
As soon as the island came into view I was blown away. I'd read a bit about it and heard that some of the statuary was a bit over the top and that is definitely true, but the formal gardens were beautiful and when you learn that once upon a time the soil on the island was too poor to grow anything, it makes it even more impressive.
The history of Isola Bella as it is today started around 1630 when one of the Borromean Counts who owned the island and two others nearby, decided to transform it from the fishing settlement it was into a pleasure garden. Boatloads of soil were transported to the 20 hectare island and the Count had his architect build a 10-terraced garden, based on the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, which looks out over the lake. The statues definitely aren't to everyone's liking, and there are LOTS of them, but I was impressed enough by the formal gardens, the topiary and roses, to overlook the excess of statues.
The Count then had a huge palazzo built in the baroque style and a private tour offers you a look at some of the palatially decorated rooms including the Napolean Room, where Napolean and Josephine are said to have slept in August 1797. (No photos are allowed to be taken inside the palazzo.) He named the island after his wife Isabella but the name was soon shortened from Isola Isabella to Isola Bella, which also translates as 'beautiful island'. The guided tour of the palazzo was well worthwhile - our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about the history of the palace and gardens.
If you happen to be visiting Lake Maggiore, I highly recommend you take a boat ride out to Isola Bella. As well as the palazzo and the gardens, you'll find a gift shop and coffee shop as well as a number of 'market-type' stalls alongside the lake selling everything from souvenirs to clothing. There are also plenty of restuarants and bars which make a great spot to sit and relax whilst watching the traffic on the lake.
Need to know
- I visited Isola Bella on an optional excursion offered by Trafalgar Tours but regular ferries depart Stresa, on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, for the island, as well as water taxis which leave from Stresa, Stresa Lido and Baveno.
- Entry to the palace and gardens costs around €13 per adult (2013 prices). Audio guides are available for €2.50 per person for 1.5 hours and would be very handy if you're not taking a private tour (additional charge).
- The gardens and palace are open each year from mid-March to early November.
- You should allow at least 1.5 hours to visit the palazzo and gardens.
What do you think of the statues at Isola Bella? Would you, or have you, visited the island? Please share your comments below.


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During my sessions, I have my clients do exercises that I would do myself. This includes work with all types of mechanisms from dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, cables, TRX, medicine and stability balls, and body weight movement. While I have a core set of exercises I believe are best for a body, I like to mix up routines to bust through plateaus and help clients reach optimal goals.
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Audio visual equipment has become a major part of our daily lives silently. We use or experience them in many ways in our personal, professional and social life. Whether you are in classrooms, seminars, social gatherings or even at an event, we get benefits of audio visual equipment everywhere these days. If you are looking for rent audio visual equipment for any purpose, there are a few things as mentioned below that you should consider choosing the right equipment for your event.
Figure out your needs
Before you even contact any of the audio visual companies in UAE, it is highly recommended for you to determine your needs. Be sure about the available space, Shape and floor plan of your event where you are going to install audio visual equipment. Without this bit of information it will be impossible for you to determine your needs and suitable equipment for it. For instance, if the venue of your event is in L shape, what good a huge projector screen will do for it? You will need multiple screens to reach the entire audience.
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No matter how big or small your event is, never keep an open budget for audio visual equipment. You should also not keep your budget to yourself. Fact of the matter is that discussing your budget with the audio visual rental company will make it easy for them to provide you the right equipment for your event that will be within your budget. Believe it or not in many cases it can even save you some money, if you will openly tell your budget to the rental company. For example, In spite of getting 3 projector screens you may get 8 high resolution LED display screens that can be placed professionally to effectively attract your guests.
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Choosing Tech Gifts For Your Child
It is certain that so many children appreciate technology. You will find that some of them cannot be dissociated from it. You will note that so many children desire to have various gadgets including some of the best tablets. This is to say that technology does appeal to children. It is also certain that there are so many apps made specifically for them. This is purposed to ensure that they get to enjoy their gadget even more. Choosing tech gifts for children of different ages can be challenging. It is for this reason that you will need a guide. The following are some of the tips you will need to consider.
You will note that children who are in kindergarten will find tablets to be worth their time. This is due to the fact that they will have started gaining mastery with their hands and fingers at this age. This does imply that tablets that are relatively large and have a screen that is responsive will offer them the best. You will also find it prudent to supplement this gift with a number of educational electronic gadgets. It is however necessary for you to ensure that there is limited internet access for the children within this age. Give them the room to explore technology in various facets only without the internet.
It is not uncommon to find children who are in elementary school to be more serious with technology. They are quite well-versed with technology. This is why you will be required to get them a gadget that goes with their preferences. You will note that most of them will fall for things such as iPads as well as computers. These gadgets will be a perfect gift for them. It is necessary to mention that they come with games that these children will find appealing. You will however need to ensure that you set parental controls on the gadgets. This will ensure that they do not gain access to sites that they are not supposed to. As they get to be tweens, you might actually get them cellphones. This will give them the room to access a number of social media platforms.
You will realize that teens are more likely to appreciate having autonomous cellphones as well as computers. You will note that so many teens across the country have cellphones. There will not be a better time to gift your teen a cellphone other than now. It is imperative to mention that most teens tend to attach more value to communication. This means that you will need to give them some more freedom with the use of these cellphones. Teens appreciate independence.
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PhD Code: MARES_12_04:
- Host institute 1: P5 - University of Algarve
- Host institute 2: P7 - University of Plymouth
- T1 - Future Oceans: temperature changes - hypoxia - acidifation
- Santos Rui
- Hall-Spencer Jason
Subject description
Questions to be assessed
1) What are the ecophysiological responses of seagrasses to short and long-term CO2 enrichment?
2) How do increasing CO2 levels affect the ecological functioning of seagrass beds?
3) Can seagrass habitats be harnessed to combat ocean acidification?
Seagrasses form an important component of coastal ecosystems worldwide, being an important global sink of carbon (Kennedy et al 2010). An understanding of their sensitivity to ocean acidification and warming is important in planning for the wider impacts of global environmental change on coastal ecosystems (Bjork et al 2008). A combination of laboratory, mesocosm and field surveys have revealed that ocean warming and acidification will likely cause a major reorganization of seagrass communities along the coastlines of Europe since fundamental processes like photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, growth and reproduction are affected (Palacios et al 2007, Diaz-Almela 2007, Jiang et al 2010, Alexandre et al in press). Little is known about the consequences of these changes for ecosystem function although it has been suggested that seagrass habitats may help combat acidification, as their photosynthesis makes water less corrosive to calcified organisms (e.g. coralline seaweeds, corals, mussels, oysters, Semesi et al 2009). On the other hand, global change effects might weaken the role of seagrass ecosystems as carbon sinks (Macreadie et al 2012). The proposed studentship will address these questions using a combination of laboratory and field experiments.
The student will carry out field campaigns to volcanic vents in the Mediterranean to undertake incubation experiments with seagrasses (Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa) along natural CO2 gradients (Arnold et al. 2012). Net community metabolism, community calcification and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) fluxes will be measured by monitoring the oxygen evolution, total alkalinity and DOC within the chambers before and after the incubation (Santos et al. 2004, Semesi et al 2009). Community respiration will be measured in the dark. Models of gross community production (GCP) vs photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) will be developed by measuring GCP and DOC along the daily variation of PAR. Photosynthetic production vs PAR curves will also be obtained by incubating isolated shoots along the daily variation of PAR, to assess seagrass contribution to the whole community production.
Seagrass samples (leaves and rhizomes) will be collected to measure the sugar, amino acids, soluble proteins, phenols, starch and total C and N contents to assess the effects of CO2 levels on their carbon metabolism and plant storage. The stable isotope ratios of N and C of the surface sediments of seagrass meadows along the CO2 gradient near the vents, and of the main primary producers, benthic consumers and particulate organic matter of the water column will be measured to assess the proportional contribution of seagrasses to the surface sediment organic carbon pool (Kennedy et al, 2011), i.e. how will CO2 increase affect the carbon sink capacity of seagrass meadows. The analytical work will be developed at the Center of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) of the University of Algarve, Portugal.
The student will use cultivation chambers at CCMAR, with temperature and CO2 controls. The within chamber CO2 concentration will be maintained by bubbling CO2 with desired concentration from a gas tank. Short-term experiments to test the synergistic effects of elevated CO2 and temperature on seagrass production will be done to compare with field results. These chambers will be deployed in P oceanica and C nodosa meadows located near field stations both at CCMAR (C. nodosa) and at Stareso field station in Corsica.
This work will be developed within the framework of the COST Action ES0906 "Seagrass productivity: from genes to ecosystem management", chaired by the host partner of this proposal. The student will be integrated in this network and will have the possibility to apply to Short Term Scientific Mission grants to develop the fieldwork planned at Stareso station. This proposal is also aligned with the FP7 MedSeA work http://medsea-project.eu, which will help the student become integrated into this wide program, with training opportunities and permission to join in on expeditions to CO2 vent sites in Greece and Italy.
In an initial 9-month training period the student will review the literature and refine the laboratory and field-based methods needed for this project, at CCMAR. The student will receive training at the host lab and practice and test these techniques in Ria Formosa lagoon in C. nodosa meadows.
- Alexandre A, Silva J, Buapet P, Björk M and Santos R (in press). Long-term effects of CO2 enrichment on photosynthesis, growth and nitrogen metabolism of the seagrass Zostera noltii. Ecology and Evolution.
- Arnold, T., Mealey, C., Leahey, H., Miller, a. W., Hall-Spencer, J. M., Milazzo, M., & Maers, K. (2012). Ocean Acidification and the Loss of Phenolic Substances in Marine Plants. (R. K. F. Unsworth, Ed.) PLoS ONE, 7(4), e35107. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0035107
- Björk, M., Short, F., Mcleod, E., & Beer, S. (2008). Managing Seagrasses for Resilience to Climate Change. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland. 56pp
- Diaz-Almela E, Marbà N and Duarte CM (2007), Consequences of Mediterranean warming events in seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) flowering records. Global Change Biology, 13: 224–235.
- Jiang ZJ, Huang XP, Zhang JP (2010) Effects of CO2 enrichment on photosynthesis, growth and biochemical composition of seagrass Thalassia hemprichii (Ehrenb.) Aschers. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 52, 904-913.
- Kennedy, H., Beggins, J., Duarte, C. M., Fourqurean, J. W., Holmer, M., Marbà, N., & Middelburg, J. J. (2010). Seagrass sediments as a global carbon sink: Isotopic constraints. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 24(4), 1–8.
- Macreadie, P. I., Allen, K., Kelaher, B. P., Ralph, P. J., & Skilbeck, C. G. (2012). Paleoreconstruction of estuarine sediments reveal human-induced weakening of coastal carbon sinks. Global Change Biology, 18(3), 891–901.
- Palacios SL, Zimmerman RC (2007) Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) response to CO2 enrichment: possible impacts of climate change and potential for remediation of coastal habitats. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 344, 1-13.
- Santos R, Silva J, Alexandre A, Navarro N, Barrón C and Duarte CM (2004). Ecosystem metabolism and carbon fluxes of a tidal-dominated coastal lagoon. Estuaries 27:977-985.
- Semesi, I. S., Beer, S., & Björk, M. (2009). Seagrass photosynthesis controls rates of calcification and photosynthesis of calcareous macroalgae in a tropical seagrass meadow. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 382, 41–47.
Expected outcomes
This studentship has been designed to provide integrated doctoral training across two leading European marine research institutes. The candidate is expected to publish the results of the project together with the supervisors in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He/she will present the outcomes at international conferences. Close co-operation and exchange with international projects, the COST Action ES0906 "Seagrass productivity: from genes to ecosystem management" and the FP7 MedSeA project http://medsea-project.eu, will help the student become integrated into these wide program, with training opportunities an permission to apply to Cost specific grants and to join in on expeditions to CO2 vent sites in Greece and Italy. This will ensure that the outcomes of the Ph.D. project will be recognized by the scientific community.
Since ocean acidification is a burning issue of global concern, it is expected that the outcomes of this project will be of high relevance for a wider audience and also gain interest of the general public.


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Multiple award-winning English comedian, and fringe favourite Jimmy Hogg arrives in Hamilton with his "piss your pants funny" (Plank Magazine) comedy about the trials of youth, love, and loss (of virginity). Physical, fast-paced, hilarious storytelling from a veteran of the Fringe circuit. "Hogg is sharp as a whip and effortlessly charming…" – Uptown Magazine, Winnipeg. "Dickens would love this guy." – Orlando Sentinel
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Transbuddha includes World Without Oil in its 2007 game review. Alphamonkey writes that WWO is "a way of getting people thinking about how we can shift the world into being less dependent on oil, and it succeeds on just about every front." WWO is the only ARG to make TB's cut, but the thoughtful 'Buddha honors many serious and educational web games, most notably February's Climate Change and Against All Odds, November's game of the month.


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Ahead of his heavy new release, the much celebrated artist and producer talks to us about his recent album, juggling rapping and beat making, Sir Smurf Little and much more.
What's up Jehst, how's it going?
New day, same shit!
How's 'Nuke Proof Suit' been received?
Really well. The press/reviews have been real good. Some fans still just wanna hear that jazzy shit with the student/stoner/jobseeker lifestyle type of lyrics but I've gotta stay true to myself and grow as an artist. 'Falling Down' dropped in 2003 so obviously my life has changed a lot so my music reflects that. The thing is that a lot of rappers tell me that it's their favourite record by me and so that means a lot so I see it as my 'rappers rapper' album.
Was you suprised at how some people got way too analytical about the light humour in the single's video?
Not really. I wouldn't really say it was light humour though because if you actually look at the majority of the scenario's in the video, they're referring to some really serious issues, it's just that the comedy takes the sting out of it. Also, I think that a lot of fans forget that the artist doesn't make the video, the director and producer make the video! The artist is just the actor. When we did the video, the producer actually said to me how refreshing it was for the artist just to get on with it and not question and dictate the shoot. It's called playing your position!
You did a massive set of dates for 'Falling Down'. Are you out on the road as much this time round?
Yeah, definately, but it's been more spread out this time 'cause we didn't have time to plan it! The whole release was like 'Fuck it! Let's just get this record out before the end of the year and do some shows!'
What are some of your most favourite parts of the UK or overseas to perform at?
Leeds, Brighton, London and Manchester spring to mind. I haven't really done a lot abroad but every time it's dope. Big up my people in Czech! I need to do Hiphop Kemp again so holla at me! Also, a trip Australia is long overdue! Hopefully I'll finally get out there in 2007!
You're about to drop 'Underworld Epics'. Tell us about that.
That's a production project made up of 50/50 new joints and fresh remixes. It's definately got some classic material on there! Go cop that! I'll be working on a follow up real soon so it's not a one off, plus we got the Sir Smurf Lil' album "Myalpha" dropping on YNR in September, and that joint's all produced by me except for one beat from LG and one from Apa-Tight.
It's been talked about for years. What was the delay?
Politics, studio time and release schedules!
I'm guessing you could work with anyone in the UK you choose to. How did the choices of rappers on this album come about?
Not at all! The rap scene is chaos 'cause most man's ain't eating right! A lot of people ain't got their mind right when it comes to career building, work ethic, business etc. I work with friends and people I respect and I've learnt that it's not just about who you think is dope. It's about chemistry and building working relationships. I take this shit very seriously. It's my job! So I can't fuck with unreliable, unprofessional dudes 'cause my time is precious.
The track listing's quite short. Was it a mission fitting in tracks and artists to the final cut?
Certain tracks I wanted on there, I couldn't use because of complications with the featured artists. Plus, you gotta keep to a certain time restriction to keep the vinyl loud and I hate putting extra tracks on the CD so…
There's a few remix's on there. What one track in UK hiphop history would you love the opportunity to rework?
'Glimmaty Glammaty' by The Demon Boyz springs to mind. 'Mind Of An Ordinary Citizen' or 'Gripper The Pitbull' by Blade. 'Subtraction' by Mc Mello. More recently 'Daggo Mentality' by Klashnekoff, any Lewis Parker joint, any Kyza joint. Where's the remix work yo?! Holla at me people! Gimme remixes! Shout out to Funky Fresh Few!
Out of the many mc's around, why've you picked Sir Smurf to produce a whole album for?
Smurf is the shiznit! Trust me! Smurf is one of the only true originals coming out of London right now. In terms of creativity, he's second to none. He's got some of the most refreshing wordplay I've heard for donkeys, plus his head's in the right place. He could so easily be doing some foul shit and getting paper but he's a righteous individual. He works, he studies, his reading list is crazy! I got mad respect for him. Plus, he's a pleasure to work with. He's got a strong foundation to build on too. The Colony. Having a strong crew like that is real important. They've got so much potential. People ain't gonna know what hit 'em! For real!
What are some of the tracks on there we can look forward to hearing?
'Training Day', 'Blood On Chef's Apron', 'Travellin' Thru Sound'...
How's that project coming along and when do expect its release?
It's been ready to roll musically since last year. We mastered it a while back but I wanted to make sure everything was in place before we dropped it, for maximum impact. The whole label thing is very much about strategy. You can't just fling shit out and hope for the best. It's meticulous.
What other artists and releases are planned for YNR Productions? Is Tommy Evans still about?
There's a whole bunch of stuff I wanna fuck with but I don't wanna say anything until shit's planned. Tommy's got a project with Mr Thing which is dope but he doesn't wanna do gigs so that's shelved 'cause he's gotta go out there and promote the record if we're gonna put time and money into it. He's not involved in the business side of things any more.
What equipment do you tend to use when cooking up tracks?
The MPC60 and S950 are the meat and potatoes. I've been using the MPC1000 a lot recently, though just for convenience while I move studios. It's good for getting a cleaner sound too, but I prefer to program on the 60. It's more accurate.
Would you say that more basic studio's ignite more imaginative thinking?
Of course. But also you've gotta remember, you can't run before you can walk. It's like, you could put a mix tape together on Pro Tools but if you've never put one down live on a tape deck, how are you gonna jump those stages? The equipment doesn't make the music. You make the music.
Do you see yourself as more of a producer or rapper these days, and what do you like most about each role?
I see myself as both. I see my future being more about production and behind the scenes but I still feel I can murk most man with a mic. If I'm focussed, I'm deadly! No doubt! The rapper's the ego and the producer's the humble recluse. They're both important sides to my personality. I wanna paint again too and do art 'cause every creative outlet gives you something different back which you can then apply elsewhere. They can all compliment each other.
Do you find yourself going to pen a verse or make a beat more when you're feeling creative?
Depends. If I hear a dope beat and get inspired or get an idea how to flip some words or references, then I write. If I'm listening to music and hear something I wanna flip then I switch on the MP.
Is the increased annoynmity of producing a track refreshing as opposed to laying your personality and opinions down with a vocal?
Definitely. You worded that perfectly! I couldn't possibly have explained it any better myself! It's definately liberating 'cause it's free from all the bullshit that comes with celebrity status and people's pre-conceptions about you as a person which can be very draining and un-inspiring!
There's a big crop of really exciting rappers coming through now. Who are some of the more recent artists that you've been impressed by?
Call me biased but Sir Smurf Lil' is killing it in terms of originality and flavour. Dubbledge is crazy! He's just got mad energy and personality, and like Smurf, he's got his own identity. He doesn't sound like anyone else out there. Kashmere is disgusting. He kills me every time i hear him.
Micall Parknsun is just inspirational 'cause again, he's got that and energy. ParkE's intense! Plus, he's got that classic B-Boy shit, that real Hiphop shit in terms of vibe and style that's so absent from the scene nowadays. I get the same kind of feelin' from hearing his shit that I get from listening to classic shit like Wu or DITC. Rawness, you know? It's like when Lewis Parker came out! ParkE's made me feel good about saying, yeah, all that keyboard shit's cool, all that double time, post-garage shit is fine, but… I wanna make some raw Hiphop shit!
Which producer's skills in the lab have you most admired in recent times?
Recently? Madlib and Dilla (R.I.P) stateside and over here, Beat Butcha and LG are the top boys right now! On top of that, Apa-Tight, IQ, Ghost Town. Dagnabbit's got some crazy shit in the pipeline. Obviously people like Harry Love, Lewis Parker and Evil Ed are like the cornerstones of my sound anyway, so it goes without saying that they're way up there in my estimations. Oh, how could i forget? Apollo! Legendary with the beats! Probably the illest around, full stop. Seriously. Versatile and funky as fuck!
What's the primary source we should be checking to keep on top of your records and live dates?
Fuck knows! People have really let me down on the web side of things so I've gotta address that whole situation. The dude who looks after my myspace page is killing it! Big up! That's really the best thing to check right now.
Have you got any messages or adverts you wanna throw out there to the masses?
'Underworld Epics' is out 26/06/06. The launch party's gonna be at Plastic People, Curtain Road, E1 (nearest tube Old Street) on July 12th. And if you haven't already got a 'Nuke Proof Suit'... What the fuck are you thinking!? Sir Smurf Lil's next single 'Timothy' b/w 'Ghetto Graduate' is out in August on YNR. Don't sleep. Oh yeah… Keep vinyl alive! Peace.
Related Links:
Nuke Proof Suit Video
Sir Smurf Little Interview
'Underworld Epics' Review
Lowlife Records Video Archieve


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