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Richard Beddard considers why analysing a company's fundamentals is much more important than obsessing about the level of indices.
I experienced one of those "Aha!" moments last Saturday, when I was reading an interview with novelist and author Matt Haig in the money section of The Times. Asked whether he invests in shares, he replied: "No. Too many numbers and indices. It seems a dull hobby and an inexact pseudoscience, like astrology. It's like gambling without the stigma."
Wow. Talk about making every word count. Those three short sentences triggered a cascade of memories, conversations with friends who have also inadvertently dismissed my life's work in very similar terms. This, I thought, is the attitude I must combat – not just in other people, but should I stray towards numerology and pseudo-science myself.
First of all, numbers. Indices are heinous, I agree, but we don't have to take any notice of them. Until a moment ago I could not have told you the level of the FTSE 100 index, but I thought it would be fun to guess and parade my ignorance about our premier index, the one you hear quoted on the Today programme and the news, and in the headlines every day. I guessed 6000. Actually, at this precise time it is 7038.
Excessive worrying about how investments are performing
But, I hear the cries, if we do not know how the index is doing, what can we compare our investments to? I think many investors spend far too long worrying about how investments are performing, and nowhere near enough time understanding what they are invested in. Maybe once every five or 10 years we should compare our performance to an index.
There are other kinds of number that are very important, though, and those are the numbers that account for the profits and losses of businesses and how they are financed. Accounting has a dull reputation, which is probably why people focus on the thrills and spills of share prices and indices. But I do not think accounting deserves its reputation. It is the language of business, and through it we can better understand the wealth firms create and the frauds they perpetrate.
That doesn't mean we have to pore over every number, however. Some numbers tell us more than others. For the kind of stalwart companies I study, we often need to know little more than return on capital, debt and cash flow (preferably both over a long period) to help us judge the quality of the business. After that it is the words – working out how the company makes money, why it should make more and what might go wrong – that are important, and our own observations of the business.
There is a broader perspective too. Companies and sole traders are the engines of capitalism. As shareholders, we get a little more insight into a machine that finances most of our lives and – should we choose to hold to account the managers of the businesses in which we own shares – a slightly greater say in how it works.
Not a science
Investing is not scientific, so it should not be dressed up as science. Most of the worthwhile things we do cannot be done with scientific precision, from writing a novel to bringing up a family. Investing requires judgement and when we make judgements we err, so the onus is on investors to be as diligent, honest and thoughtful as we can be.
I am thinking about all this because New Year is approaching. I am looking back and wondering what I can do better in the year ahead. The challenge inadvertently issued by Matt Haig's answer has girded me. In 2019, I will focus more adamantly on the numbers that matter, get closer to the truth about businesses and what makes them special, and in the process, I hope, demonstrate that investing in shares can be fascinating.
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How can you ask someone to love you if you don't love yourself? It's impossible to feel good with others if we don't start with our own hearts.
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"Loving oneself is the beginning of a never-ending love story."-Oscar Wilde-
Tips to love yourself
If you need other people to love you, you should start by loving yourself. We can give you some pieces of advice that can really come in handy in order to start valuing yourself as the person you are.
Worry about what you think about you
"We all know that self-esteem comes from what you think about yourself, not from what others think about you."
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We start off with this phrase by the wonderful singer Gloria Gaynor, since it's perfect for demonstrating this first piece of advice.
The only person you're without a doubt going to spend the rest of your life with is yourself. So, love yourself because inside resides the person you should think fondly of.
Don't forget that you are a very valuable person. Always think about how much you're worth and how well you do the things you like.
If other people think it's not worthwhile, don't allow that to influence you and crush your self-esteem. Since, in the end, you may end up falling into the horrible well of depression.
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Though you may be a very busy person, it's important that you find time for yourself every day. Look for some space in your agenda and keep it clear every day so you can be alone with yourself.
Think about who you are, what you've done right and wrong, when you've enjoyed yourself and when you've suffered. In short, reserve a small portion of every day to get to know yourself a little bit more.
We're capable of knowing and valuing ourselves just a bit more thanks to the time we dedicate to ourselves.
This way, it's a lot simpler to love oneself, since we get to know our most intimate self, our true and marvelous essence.
Practice your self-esteem
For others to love you, it's important to practice your self-esteem. If we let ourselves get carried away by the naysayers, we'll end up believing that we're not worth anything. In other words, we need to believe in ourselves and keep away from toxic people.
Avoid toxic people
Human beings that are incapable of valuing themselves only find confidence by destroying the self-esteem of others.
This way they achieve small and bland successes that let them move forward in life for brief moments in time. Until they once again need to crush someone in order to receive another impulse.
It's obvious that this way of being is truly self-destructive. Thus, these people are solitary, dependent and dictatorial. They become toxic people that need to be close to other people with weak personalities and low self-esteem.
We should avoid these people like a disease, since in the end, relationships with them can be harmful to anyone's health.
Actually, toxic people don't love you, no matter how hard the scream it to the heavens. They simply need you because they're incapable of facing themselves, their fears and their dark interior.
Don't misinterpret them. If you have to degrade yourself to feel loved, you're actually living a lie.
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Another good exercise we can do to love ourselves a little bit more each day is to make decisions. Don't let others decide the course of your life.
Be you who chooses the path which you wish to take in the world. This security is well perceived by other people, which will love you sincerely for it.
"In fact, it's our decisions which determine what we can become, much more than our abilities."
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Truly love yourself
Remember to love yourself every day. Don't let yourself get carried away by a stressful job, a possessive family, or a toxic environment.
You are an important person and others should love you for who you are, not what they expect from you.
If you truly need and desire to be loved, start by loving yourself. Make decisions, move forward in your life with a firm pace and don't let anyone take your hopes, dreams and securities away from you.
The people who are truly worthy of your love will understand and love you for being who you are. Love yourself.


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The program is open to families with young children of refugee background, who are asylum seeker or arrived in Australia on community detention. Settling in a new country can be challenging, and navigating a complex system of services for children can be confusing.
The Refugee Child Outreach program is free, and offers:
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Smart, funny and fit, Josh is the triple threat guy. Also he's much more laid back than Joshua (although his mum probably calls him that and there's something quite attractive about that).
Wears Ellesse jumpers, is probably a DJ or in some kind of band. Is very southern, but goes to a Northern uni like Leeds, Newcastle or Manchester – and owns the place.
Oscar, or Oskie, as you'll come to refer to him is the quintessential countryman you've been dreaming of. A good mix of intellectual and fun. Shooting, reading, flirting are what he does best. But when the weekend comes he gets down harder than the rest of us: he knows the DJs, the dealers and you can always trust Oscar to throw the afterparty. He has the aesthetic to match: fair tousled hair, round rimmed specs and an excellent selection of Ralphies.
Miles did a PhD at UCL. He wears a lot of Paisley. He drinks red wine and talks about Kant. You want to make yourself sound smarter so you can talk to him.
Jared's a badboy. He's the kind of guy who will break your heart but you will love every second of it. He's got cheap highlights and wears questionable clothes but can annoyingly get away with it, and you will always answer his drunk texts despite your better judgement.
Kind of like "Jack" but less mainstream and a bit more fun and out there. Like Jake Gyllenhaal but in Donnie Darko, not Jarhead. He probably has very very blue eyes and wears ripped jeans and has a hazy nineties aesthetic
Quite exotic, summers abroad, always very tanned, tall dark and handsome.
He's sexy, but in a nerdy way. He's unassuming, unthreatening, a safe pair of hands.
Seb finished uni at Durham and now he's an estate agent back home in Chelsea. He's got a cracking jawline, dark sweeping hair and a suspiciously bronzed glow all year round.
The girls
Since people stopped making "Smelly cat" jokes Phoebe has blossomed. Phoebe is the kind of girl who has her life put together. She's got a spark. She might have crimped her hair when she was younger and had a rucksack which had "Phoebe" written on it in gel pen. She does what she wants.
Chloe just got back from the south of France. She has spent the last week strolling around the pool in her white one piece. You can tell from her bronzed legs that seem to go on for miles and her sunkissed locks.
Mel lived and died with the spice girls, it's M-e-l-i-s-s-a now. Melissa is a name which needs to be sounded out in full. Melissa is sophisticated and always turns up to seminars in a smart coat.
Poppy's from Guildford, Poppy has a Golden Retriever, backcombs her hair and wears vintage Levi's – denim jackets in the winter and cut-off shorts in the summer. The aesthetic is classically English, like Cath Kidston or a scone. Her Dad's ruddy jowls and affinity for Port are truly terrifying, but if you can shoot a partridge and pull off a tweed three-piece, you're onto a winner for life.
Livvy, Liv, Livs – the name just rolls off the tongue doesn't it? Livvy's got her tongue pierced, she's skinny, blonde, she's got very big eyes. When she lived in Oxford she used to wear Hollister and Ralphies, but now oversized Adidas sweatshirts and North Face puffer jackets are her jam. Her dainty hands are weighed down by silver rings, she picks at her chipped-varnish nails in an endearing way.
Often overlooked, Lucy is still a special snowflake. You might be more at home with a cup of tea and a film than you are on a mad one, but you know what Lucy? We're down with that. Lucy is a multilayered character. One minute she's the take me home to your parents in three months time, the next she's saying she won't leave the night out till at least six am. The small town girl in the big city, it's not overwhelming, it's an opportunity.
Daisy's different to all the other floral names — because it's better.
Sophie's got blonde hair, a nose ring, and a Facebook photo of her and a heavily sedated tiger cub on her Thailand gap year. Soph, for short, now studies Geography at Leeds and flippantly plays lacrosse in her spare time. She'll also cheat on you with a flanker called Harry.
Millie's a classy girl. You won't find her necking a pint in the pub, she'll be sipping on ice cold pino for pre-drinks. She "doesn't get" house music, and prefers going out for brunch and watching MIC.
Harriets are uptight and boorish, while Harri gets confusing unless it's written down. You can't go wrong with a Hattie. They're more fun than the Harriets of the world. While Harriet's at the side of the dancefloor on sports night silently judging everyone for the effort they put into their costumes, Hatty's in the middle of a scrum of people, hands full of VKs having the time of her life.
She is hot, Francesca, but only when she shorten it. Otherwise it sounds too much like flan, or Cheesie. Francesca is more sexy, it sounds so Italian, like you're going to hop on the back of a vespa to nip down to Piazza Garibaldi. It says 26 and balmy, sipping a cappuccino with Vincenzo on the banks of the Tiber. Fran is more lukewarm cup of tea in a dirty Fallowfield kitchen.
Your typical West London girl, graduated from Warwick and now lives in Putney. The sort who goes out wearing a guy's shirt and a belt. She knows a lot of famous people, but she can't see you tonight she's drinking with her school friends who for some reason don't have jobs but have loads of money but it's fine because they're all lovely people. You dream of the day you get invited out with them all, but that will never happen. Now she's locked her facebook. Sorry mate, it was never meant to be.
Eleanor isn't it. Nor is Leanor or Nora. Ellie on the other hand, much more fun. There's something about the upward inflection on the end of your chosen nickname which makes you think of weekend jaunts to Europe and unanswered booty calls. Ellie doesn't need you, she doesn't need Netflix and chill or anything less than airy bedrooms and a friend-with-benefits called Seb or Lawrence.
Laura's the fun one. The party bully, if you will. This life and soul of the party makes sure there's a drink in everyone's hand and a number for a dealer nearby, regardless of where you are. She's got hoop earrings, works in a make-up shop and used to be a promoter. Never with enough time for you though, she's too busy working the room. Just when the time comes that you nail her down for a 10 minute chat to tell her how you quite like her and would love to take her for a drink on Thursday, her phone rings, there's another party she needs to get to.
Floral names score highly, and Rosie is no different. Unlike Poppy and Daisy, Rosie hasn't quite gone edgy enough for a wonky nose piercing and sportswear wardrobe, and she's better for it. Cute and chatty, you just feel like she really makes an effort, you know?
She's as difficult to understand as her name is to pronounce. She's fun, she's cute and she's always up for a large one. You won't catch her dead in trackies and no-makeup, she's the queen of glam. On her uni nights out in Belfast she rocks bodycon dresses and sky-high stilettos and even wears eyelashes to her lectures.
At school you were the one that got away, and we'll meet up for drinks every so often now and mull over what could have been. But now you're studying Finance at Exeter, and you're probably spending your free time getting Nando's Pete off your course. Why, Jenny, why?


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This is a series of tutorial on Data Structures and Algorithms for Computer Science/Engineering students.
After taking this tutorial you would be able to write any algorithm as well as write the program in any programming language.
What we are going to cover in Tutorial 1:
- What are Algorithms?
- Defining the Sorting Problem
- Factors Determining Choice of Algorithm
- Applications of Algorithms
- Characteristics of Algorithms
- What are Data Structure?
- What is NP-Complete Problem?
- Parallelism
- Final Notes
1. What is an Algorithm
An Algorithm is defined as "a well-defined computational procedure that takes as input a value or set of values and then produces a value or set of values a its output".
In other words, an algorithm is a sequence of steps taken to process a given input to produce an output.
We can also describe an algorithm as a procedure for solving computational problems
2. Sorting Problem Example
How can we use an algorithm to solve a sorting problem? We can do that in three steps:
Step 1: Determine the input
Step 2: Determine the output
Step 3 Define the relationship
In this case we have:
Input: A sequence of Numbers (a1, a2, … , an)
Output: A reordering of the input sequence (a1, a2, … , an)
Relationship: The reordering is such that a1' is ≤ a2' ≤ … ≤ an'
3. Factors Determining Choice of Algorithms
An algorithms may be able to solve the given problem. In that case, we say it is correct. But that does not mean it is the algorithm of choice for the problem
The following factors determine the choice of algorithm to use for particular problems:
- The number of items to be sorted
- Any constraints on the value of the items
- The architecture of the computer to be used
- Type of storage device (eg memory, disk, tape etc)
4. Applications of Algorithms
Why are algorithms so important in computing and problem solving? This is because it applies to a wide array of areas. Let's look at some areas:
In DNA Data Storage and Analysis: the human DNA contains 100,000 genes and is made up of 3 billion chemical base pairs.
This this data needs to be stored for hundreds of millions of people such that when DNA tests are carried out on someone, the persons DNA data could be compared to the stored record. To achieve this storage and comparison, complex algorithms are used to develop the required tools.
Internet Traffic: How long does it take to search through your computer for a particular file if you have only the name or just part of the name? Now think of the internet with millions of millions of petabytes of data located in countless number of disks in datacentres around the globe. Sophisticated algorithms make is possible to perform this search in the shortest possible time. So next time you visit Google to do a search and get results in few seconds, you should be appreciate the amount of work we Computer Scientists have put into place!
E-commerce: Complex algorithms are used to manage large volume of transactions online on E-commerce sites. This includes managing millions of credit card information and data transfer between banks and other organizations while maintaining privacy requirements.
Resource Allocation: In the manufacturing process and other industries, there is need for scarce resources to be allocated in the most beneficial manner in order to minimize cost of production and to maximize profit. This is achieved using algorithms behinds the information systems used in managing the processes.
Other Application: Other application areas of algorithms include:
- Finding shortest distance between two locations
- Finding a convex hull of a set of points
- Finding sequences in a large number of dataset etc
5. Characteristics of Algorithms
There are two main characteristics of algorithms you need to know:
- Algorithms have more than one possible solutions
- Algorithms have practical applications
6. What are Data Structures
A data Structure is an arrangement for storing and organizing data to enable easy access and operations. By now you should be familiar with a number of data structures. The simple ones includes Arrays, Lists, Queue, Stack and Linked list. Others are Dictionary and Hash tables. We would examine all of this in subsequent posts.
7. What is an NP-Complete Problem
NP-Complete problem is a term in algorithms used to refer to a problem that has no efficient solution. There may be algorithms written but the solution cannot be described as efficient.
This concept is important because if a problem is proven to be an NP-Complete problem, then you need not spend the time trying to develop an efficient algorithm.
8. What is Parallelism
This applies to processors such that a number of processors work simultaneously to perform an algorithmic operation. You may be familiar with terms like dual-core, quad-core etc as it applies to CPUs in the modern computer systems.
This concept is important to know because to design an efficient algorithm, we need to have the concept of parallelism in mind.
9. Final Notes
I hope that this introductory note on Data Structures and Algorithms is clear enough. I would try to keep this tutorial simple and clear. I would also be interacting as we would be implementing out algorithms in different programming languages and actually running them on the computer. I would give a step-by-step of every algorithm and program we would write.
Thanks for reading. Do leave a comment if you have any need to.
This Series of Tutorials is based on this course: "Advanced Data Structures and Techniques for Analysis of Algorithms(BMEVISZD05)" offered as a PhD course in Budapest University of Technology and Economics.


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Ulster Orchestra presents Rustioni Conducts Chopin & Bruckner at the Ulster Hall 15 May 2020.
Chopin's two piano concertos were written within a year of each other as the composer, in his late teens, was making plans to leave his native Poland.
He premièred the First Concerto in Warsaw before first heading to Vienna and then Paris, never to return to his homeland. This Concerto is designed to showcase the pianist as the absolute star of the show.
Chopin's writing is inventive, poetic and brilliant, resulting in a concerto with an eloquence and operatic flair that belied the composer's youth. '... [Benjamin Grosvenor displayed] refined, poetic playing, a perfectly applied, dark-veiled tone and fold-upon-fold of decorations... you could lose yourself forever at the give-and take of his rubato and the way he can make Chopin sing.' - Classical Source
Bruckner's insecurities as a composer meant he often revised and rewrote work, but the Sixth Symphony was a particular favourite of his and therefore remained as he originally composed it. And there is much to love about its dynamism, rhythmic invention and orchestral colour – its fire and drama make it a compelling listen.
- Mozart Overture: La clemenza di Tito
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I went to my friend Mat's birthday party on Labor Day. He and his wife Maggie threw a backyard BBQ at their new home, and I brought a side dish that people really loved. I got lots of compliments. One guy said, "You made the cauliflower? I just have to shake your hand!"
Here's how to make… Thai Coconut Tri-Color Cauliflower!
Looks pretty, right?
I used three different colors of cauliflower, hence the 'tri-color' part of the name. Cauliflower is most known for being white, of course, but nowadays you can find purple cauliflower, orange cauliflower, and even green cauliflower. The store had all four colors, but the green ones were small and not very impressive, so I got the other three.
But you can use whatever colors of cauliflower you can find! Or just use white. It doesn't matter. They all taste the same. Oh, and three heads of cauliflower is a lot, but this recipe is easily adaptable if you only want to make one head's worth.
You'll need three heads of cauliflower for this dish, cut into florets.
Get a big skillet going over medium heat, and heat 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil. (I couldn't fit all my cauliflower into one skillet, so I had two going simultaneously.)
Once the skillet is piping hot, add the cauliflower, or divide it between the two skillets, if you're doing it like I did it. Also add 2 shallots, finely minced.
You're going to stir-fry the cauliflower until it's nice and fork-tender, about 8-10 minutes, depending on the size of the florets. About halfway through, add the Thai coconut part. And shocker – it comes from a bottle! Actually, two bottles.
On the left is a peanut coconut satay sauce that I bought on a recent trip to Cost Plus World Market. Most supermarkets have some sort of bottled peanut sauce in their Asian section, but if you can't find one, you can very easily make one. My sister Sarah showed me about 15 years ago that you can make a simple peanut stir-fry sauce by blending equal parts peanut butter and soy sauce. You can mix in some coconut milk for even more flavor. If you google 'satay sauce recipes,' you can find all sorts of easy options!
On the right is sriracha, a hot sauce that you use like you would Tabasco. It's easy to pronounce, just pretend the first 'R' is silent.
When the cauliflower is about halfway done, add in the sauces. You don't need much – you want to add flavor but not drown the veggies. I used 1/2 cup of the peanut coconut satay sauce, and about 2 tablespoons of the sriracha. Go light on the sriracha at first, because you can always add more but you can't take it out!
Transfer it to a serving bowl when the cauliflower is tender, and garnish with a few tablespoons of minced fresh chives, which adds some bright freshness at the end, and a dash of color. And that's it, you're done!
The dish is great warm, but it's also good at room temperature.
I like using the peanut coconut satay sauce for something other than what it's supposed to be for, although I have plans to use the other half of the bottle for a chicken satay dinner. But it's also great on cauliflower!
If you're looking for more great cauliflower recipes, you're on the right website. I love cauliflower, so check out how to roast a cauliflower whole, my cauliflower-crust pizza, and a great cauliflower, tomato, and avocado salad. And then check out everything else on my Recipes page!
Lastly, even though it was Mat's birthday, I was the one that went home with gifts: produce! Mat and Maggie's have a lemon tree and an enormous avocado tree in their new backyard, so I left with a bag full of lemons and avocados. I'm already trying to think of clever, new ways to enjoy them!
Keep it up, David!
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A Year after That Night
The main actor in Trump's presidency so far has been American democracy, not the president himself.
The main actor in Trump's presidency so far has been American democracy, not the president himself
No one will easily be able to forget the night of Nov. 8, 2016. That was the night when the things that happen in the rest of the world, but not in the United States, happened there, too. The night in which the phenomenon that defines our era — the people's rebellion against the political establishment, the rise of the outsiders — conquered the most powerful country.
What's happened since then? What is most important is what hasn't happened. American liberal democracy hasn't only survived Donald Trump; in a sense, it's tamed him. Wisely, the founders of the United States drew up a founding document and created institutions with two characteristics which seem contradictory but which, with time, have proven to be complementary: permeability and durability. The former guaranteed that democracy would keep evolving. It was thanks to this evolution that, for example, slavery disappeared. The latter guaranteed that checks and balances would permanently and unchangingly limit the power of politicians, starting with the president. Something so permeable can't simultaneously be unchanging, but the founders achieved that elusive combination, which is the main reason Trump hasn't been able to undermine democracy.
What he has done is exacerbate tensions. Those tensions were already present, in a sense; he didn't unleash them. Let's remember the virulence that the populist right-wing directed against Barack Obama, and the aggressiveness of left-wing activism against George W. Bush, to use two recent administrations as examples. But Trump provoked an escalation of tension and aggravation of intolerance on both sides, which led some to fear for coexistence and for democracy itself. Time has shown that those fears were exaggerated, since democracy is not just a very strong institution; it's also a living entity. What does that mean? Essentially, that there's an active, alert civil society. This civil society curbs, from the right, the extremism of the left when needed, and vice versa. Often both sides exaggerate situations, and sometimes they cross a line. But there are mechanisms in place that prevent greater evils.
One of the notable characteristics of Trump's administration this year has been the distance between the talker and the doer. The talker, frustrated by not being able to do more than the political system allows him, vents his frustration by turning up the volume, creating tension. That's why he fights with China, Mexico, and Germany—then makes friends with China, Mexico, and Germany—with football players, with Hollywood, with late-night TV hosts, with Broadway musicals or with pro-immigration mayors. But the doer hasn't yet managed to get any significant laws passed in areas such as health care—he had promised to undo Obama's reforms—immigration, public works or taxes.
That being said, the doer has an area reserved for him in which he was able to exercise his power with little restraint. That's the area of regulation and administrative policies. There, Trump's energy does have room to maneuver. The country had a colossal bureaucracy (it still does) which was in need of a regulatory trimming, or at least the start of one. Trump has reduced the Federal Register, the central government's collection of bureaucratic regulations. He's issued 60 percent fewer regulations than Obama, and he's also been able, according to the American Action Forum and the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to shrink the collection of bureaucratic rules by a third.
The reason Trump hasn't worked with the same energy in the legislative field has more to do with his Republican Party, which holds a majority in both houses of Congress, than with the Democratic Party. Internal divisions and the degree to which congressmen are beholden to their local issues have stopped Trump from reaching the necessary number of votes. In some areas, such as tax reduction, he might manage it, but the battle's not over yet.
In the area of immigration, one of Trump's defining issues, enactment of his policies has been blocked by the judiciary system. Three immigration bans issued in the name of national security were stopped in the courts, and it's unknown what the Supreme Court will make of them when they get that far. Trump hasn't been able to begin the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico either, since there's no money for it, and that's something only Congress can produce. However, Trump has commissioned models to be built in San Diego. Meanwhile, as in other areas, he's exploiting the regulatory space allowed him by the bureaucratic register as much as he can. He's reduced the number of refugees to 45,000 as he wanted, and he's intensified the policy of arrests. But he hasn't kept his promise of arresting and deporting the 3 million "bad hombres"—immigrants with a police record or criminal record. There are fewer people coming into the country, but this decrease was already visible before the election; it's not clear how much the new administration has had to do with it.
As for trade, another one of Trump's signature issues, there's also a gap between what was promised and what's been achieved. Except for leaving the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the administration hasn't been able to follow up on its own protectionist and nationalist rhetoric. The important treaties, such as NAFTA, are being renegotiated, but Trump hasn't taken his country out of NAFTA.
Partially thanks to this moderation imposed by liberal democracy and reality, Trump's brand of populism has had to use the weapons of the talker, not the doer. The rhetoric is still there. But its effects are limited to the popular base of his party, not the country as a whole. That's why economic players haven't been inhibited, as many would have expected. On the contrary; there's growing optimism among economic players. This optimism can already be seen by looking at purchase orders, the replenishing of inventories, and businesses' capital investments.
In the second and third quarters of 2017, growth reached 3 percent, and everything indicates that it will continue at that rate. Unemployment has fallen to 4 percent, which is the same as full employment, and in four of the past nine months, the jobs Trump promised have been created: He spoke of 25 million jobs in a decade, which comes out to 208,000 per month. In industry, the area in which Trump's economic protectionism is particularly emphatic, the rate of employment is the highest it's been in four years.
Part of this has to do with the inertia Trump inherited. Another part has to do with the dampening effect that American democracy has had on populism. Yet another part has to do with the fact that Trump's populism is a diverse creature, with some factions that even support ideas such as tax cuts or the elimination of bureaucratic regulations, which are liberal from a philosophical point of view. The expectations that Congress will end up passing some version of the tax reduction plan is probably contributing to the optimism of industry captains.
Trump's relationship with conservatives is ambiguous. They don't see him as one of their own because protectionist populism is incompatible with free trade and free enterprise in many respects. But Trump, who was once more liberal on moral issues — in the United States they're called "social" issues — has made sure to take on conservative credentials on matters of conscience.
He has won over a sector of conservatism by nominating conservative judges. In a country where the great ethical and political battles always lead to the Supreme Court, the nominating power which presidents wield is a huge topic of debate. The nomination of Neil Gorsuch, who was confirmed by the Senate as a Supreme Court justice, has helped Trump stop the decline of conservative support for his presidency. So did the nomination and confirmation of 16 other judges to other courts, as did the nomination of 52 more, still pending confirmation by the Senate.
In the areas of foreign policy and national security, Trump has also had to face a reality much more complex than what he planned on. The isolationism of his rhetoric ran up against the leadership responsibilities the world expects of the United States, and against the continued existence of American enemies. Except for the (partial) withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and the early rhetorical clashes with Germany and Mexico, Trump's policy is dictated more by the enemy than by Trump himself. This is especially the case with North Korea, which already has the nuclear bomb and is showing no signs of backing away from its aggressiveness, in spite of the sanctions that have been imposed on it. However, there is one achievement that is probably also due to an inherited inertia: the defeat of the Islamic State group. The caliphate has been destroyed, but Islamic terrorism hasn't. The enemy is within, as the perpetrator of the Oct. 31 attack in New York reminded the country, but the enemy is also external. That's partly why populist isolationism is unfeasible; the other reason that makes it impractical is, of course, the globalized economy.
It's too early to say that Trump will be a one-term president. His unpopularity — he only has a 37 percent approval rating, the lowest approval rating at this point in an administration in 70 years — suggests he will. But his popularity among his supporters, important to note in a country where voting is voluntary, means that it's impossible to make a definitive prediction. Furthermore, the tailwinds of the economy could help him regain some of the support he's lost, neutralizing the disdain directed at him not only by the left wing, but also by a sector of the middle class taken aback by his arrogance and unpresidential behavior. Populism is still alive in a large segment of the population which views Trump's enemies, especially the politicians and the mainstream media, with resentment.
The main actor in Trump's presidency so far has been American democracy, not the president himself. Watching the institutions and civil society act in the face of presidential populism has been something new and instructive for many citizens who, perhaps, were not aware of the Constitution's ability to curb the excesses of those in power. That struggle, by the way, is not over. It will last through the entire duration of the current administration. Perhaps this lesson has been learned in the rest of the world as well, where the fear of a Trump presidency was as great — or greater — than the fear that was present within the borders of the United States.
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There are lots of people who like to genre-swap popular songs, including for example yours truly (cough). Andy Rehfeldt is a stand-out master, though. Taking original vocal tracks and dubbing on his own guitar, bass, and drums, he makes radically different versions that sound like how the song was always meant to be played. You can spend a lot of time journeying through his YouTube channel, but here on KDnC I will post my three favourites.
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I'm hoping there will be some female competitors at future events. On April 10, they are running the Australia Cup, which will include grappling and pankration matches. This will be run under FILA rules. More details are on the AusPankration Website.
Ok, girls, pull your fingers out and enter!!!
I've been in touch with Jack from VWA. He suggested something else of interest. On March 5, there will be refereeing clinics in Melbourne for grappling and combat grappling. His argument is that a female referee may have a positive effect in drawing more women into the sport. Well, the question is whethere I have the necessary experience to be useful as a potential ref. But it certainly sounds interesting.
That aside, there is a More Grappling Round Robin Grappling tourney coming up at Dominance MMA in Melbourne, also on the 5th March.
The Victorian BJJ Championships are scheduled for March 18-20. Also in Melbourne. That will be gi and no gi.
And looking further down the track, the date has already been set for The Gathering, which are the Will Machado Championships:
P.S.: the lack of female competitors does of course raise the question whether mixed matches should be allowed. This is just being discussed over at Georgette's blog. I personally don't have an issue with it. In fact, the no gi More Grappling RR in 2010 which I competed in was mixed.


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Cotopaxi Peak reflected in Limpiopungo lakeAt the foot of the Cotopaxi, Limpiopungo, a serene lagoon, dark and calm, reflecting the powerful volcano. I had my 50 mm prime lens mounted because I was challenging myself to walk around instead of zooming. It's a beneficial way to look with more attention and to "feel" the surroundings. When composing this image I got the luck to see this wild horse just passing by through my frame. I couldn't get back without sinking in the mud and there was no time to change lenses. There is therefore too little space between the upper part of the frame and the top of the volcano, but the opportunity was too good 🙂
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Cotopaxi, 5897 m, is the second highest peak of Ecuador and the highest active volcano in the world.
Limpiopungo, a small lagoon located on the foot of the volcano, is a very nice area for walking and a good place for birdwatching. It is possible to see several species peculiar to the páramo. Watch for herds of wild horses, llamas and the rare Andean deer.


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Redbus offers experiential approach to student market
Redbus Outdoor is expanding its on-campus media network to include experiential offerings and sampling. The Xperience launch will coincide with the start of the new university year next month.
The company is hoping to offer advertisers that are seeking to target students a "one-stop shop" for campus-based marketing. Up until now, its student-focused activity has been limited to a network of six-sheet posters, known as Xsites, which cover 84 campuses.
The new arm will offer leafleting, sampling, branded door hangers, beer mats, pint glasses and stunts. It will be run by Paul Carr, managing director of Xsites, and will be available across the whole Xsites network, offering advertisers a potential reach of more than 1.3 million students.
A Redbus Outdoor spokeswoman says the move has been driven by strong demand from advertisers wanting to target students. Earlier this year, it added Bluetooth capability to many
of its Xsites posters and claims it has booked its entire Xsites network for the forthcoming start of the university year.
The company ran a pilot experiential campaign in May for a remake of the film The Omen, by Twentieth Century Fox. A promotional team visited a number of university campuses across the country where they handed out fake tattoos reading "666" to students.


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Photokina First Impressions
Sep 17, 2012
The 2012 Photokina trade show opened its doors to the press on Monday, September 17, and although the finishing touches are still being put on the booths we were able to take a look around. There were a number of press conference and other press events taking place, as well.
Samsung started things off. The key message was about communication and the focus was on the Galaxy Camera. Myoung Sup Han, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Imaging, Samsung Electronics said that we are now living in a new era of visual communications. Samsung's booth had several table tops with just Galaxy Cameras. Today was the first time I picked up the Galaxy Camera and my immediate first impression was that it was much bigger than I had thought it would be. A 4.8" LCD is much bigger than on other cameras, but it is not much bigger than a smartphone. The Galaxy Camera looks and feels much like a slightly bulky smartphone. For teenagers who are growing up with smartphones the Galaxy Camera will probably seem to be something that is familiar to them. Samsung also announced two new lenses for the NX series of cameras; the 12-24mm F4-5.6 ultra-wide zoom lens and the 45mm F1.8 mid-telephoto prime lens.
Hot on the heels of the Samsung event followed the Panasonic press event. Here the Lumix GH3 compact interchangeable lens camera was announced. It is targeted at pro photographers and is the flagship model in Panasonic's camera lineup. This camera has built in Wi-Fi, making it the third camera that Panasonic has launched with Wi-Fi. The focus during the press conference was on the video capability of the GH3. We were shown a professional film that was shot on the GH3, which was impressive.
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A quick look around the show floor confirmed that the two themes of connectivity and professional video which were highlighted in the press conferences are key themes this year.
The overriding theme at Photokina 2010 was 3D. On my quick tour around a few of the halls today I did not spot a single reference to 3D.
In 2010 Kodak had, as in previous years, a major presence on the show floor. This year it is different. It is good to see Kodak here, even if the booth is smaller. On the booth we saw the NexPress, kiosks, one home printer, scanners and a display of photo books.
A sign of the growing ILC market is the large booth that Tamron has this year. Â The many new DSLR and CILC product launches is good news for lens manufacturers.
Tonight the technicians and booth builders will be putting the last frantic finishing touches on the booths. Tomorrow morning at 10am the booths will be ready for the large number of visitors who will want to see what is next in the imaging market.
My first impressions of Photokina 2012 is that connectivity in digital cameras is here, at last. It seems that the words "connected" or "connectivity" are everywhere you look. It will be interesting to see if the excitement about connectivity at Photokina will translate into increased consumer uptake and usage of connected digital cameras.
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