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Two years after his tragic death, Kobe Bryant remains a strong presence in the NBA community.
The Lakers legend, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, 2020. Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the helicopter, was transporting the group to an AAU basketball game when he crashed into a Southern California hillside.
It was a devastating day for not only the NBA, but also the entire world. Bryant had become a larger-than-life figure over the course of his career, which spanned 20 seasons and featured five championship runs. For many professional athletes, Bryant's legacy and impact has endured in the years since the tragic crash and served as a source of inspiration.
On the anniversary of his death, current and former NBA players sent out tributes to Bryant on social media, including Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony and six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen.
NBA players remember Kobe Bryant
RIP Kobe and Gigi ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/X1HjPgFgU0— Jusuf Nurkić (@bosnianbeast27) January 26, 2022
A sad day thinking about the loss of a friend, a father, a husband, and one of the greatest. Remembering Kobe and his beautiful daughter Gigi, and thinking of the family and friends of all who lost their lives two years ago. pic.twitter.com/4wvQbgPNoh— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2022
🙏🏽🤞🏽❤ https://t.co/Ec1bKLSGEC— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) January 26, 2022
I’m thankful to see another year of life but it’s really tough to celebrate when the world lost a great human being on this same day. Rest well Kobe the world is truly missing a great one.— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) January 26, 2022
So on this day I celebrate you & I say thank you for the battles & the friendship.#8/24 pic.twitter.com/3eLr9cT6gS
Not a day goes by that I don’t mention my brother @kobebryant or think of him! 💜💛— LAMAR ODOM (@RealLamarOdom) January 26, 2022


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Loughborough Junction is an area of South London, in the London Borough of Lambeth, which is located between Brixton, Camberwell and Herne Hill. It is centred on a junction consisting of nine railway bridges, six of which can be seen at once from the centre of the junction.
The name "Loughborough Junction" relates to the railway junction immediately to the north of the station of the same name, where spurs diverge from the north–south line that forms the Wimbledon Loop part of the Thameslink network, to connect with the east–west South London Line. The section of the South London Line which passes through Loughborough Junction is one of the major cross-London rail freight routes , carrying traffic from the Channel Tunnel and the ports of the Thames Estuary to destinations west and north of London.
Loughborough Junction Action Group (LJAG) was formed by volunteer residents in 2008 with a view to regenerate the area. LJAG worked with the council to form a masterplan for the area, with consultation events held with local residents to ascertain how they would like the area to be improved. These plans were developed during 2013.
Loughborough Junction can be found within the postal codes of SE5 and SW9, which shows its southern central position. It forms a zone between Herne Hill, Brixton and Camberwell. The main road passing through it is Coldharbour Lane, which runs from central Brixton all the way to Camberwell. The name 'Loughborough Junction' came about because the area was once the location of Loughborough House, the residence of Henry Hastings, 1st Baron Loughborough, which was previously the Manor House of Lambeth Wick; there is no other significant connection with the Midlands town of Loughborough or with the railways that serve it.
The area itself deteriorated over the years, due partly to planning blight related to transport schemes that were never realised and to the neglect of its housing stock by both private and council landlords. Drug- and gang-related problems resulted in the closure of several pubs in the area. More recently two of these pubs have been renovated. The Green Man is now a 'skills hub' run by Lambeth council. The Warrior was for a short time used for occasional pop-up cultural events—particularly the "7 Bridges" project, a locally-based initiative to improve the area—but has now been redeveloped as a Tesco Metro supermarket.
Loughborough Junction is home to Whirled Arts, which runs a cinema in the railway arches on Hardess Street, showing mainly arthouse and foreign-language films, and also hosting literary and musical events. There are also several art galleries and artists' studios in the immediate area. The arch adjacent to the entrance of Loughborough Junction station is home to The Beanery, an independent coffee shop and wine bar.
The property in the area is a mixture of Victorian and Georgian mansion blocks and town houses, and local authority housing estates. The main estates are the Loughborough Estate, the Angell Town Estate and the Moorlands Estate.
The area is served by four primary schools: Loughborough Infants and Juniors, Crawford Primary, St Saviours and Jessops.
To the south of the area is Ruskin Park, situated on a hill with views over central London, where there are tennis courts, enclosed courts for ball games, a children's playground and a large area used for football matches on the weekends. There is also a large dog-free area and a flower garden.
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The Senate's business as usual just isn't what it used to be. New politics demands another look at Senate's century-old work habits
Strom Thurmond remembers the good old days. The good old days went something like this: Senators hopped aboard a train bound for Washington in January, passed laws for nine months, then took another train home. ``Two trips a year,'' recalls Senator Thurmond, a Republican from South Carolina who joined the Senate in 1956. Cooped up in the Capitol, many senators became friends, conducting business with all the cozy familiarity one might find in a private men's club. ``There was a sense of collegiality.''
Then came jet travel, and life just wasn't the same. Suddenly, lawmakers had little excuse not to travel home as often as they could. Work weeks shortened to accommodate travel schedules, and legislative sessions lengthened - partly to make up for lost time. Senators started to socialize less with one another.
Nowadays, cozy familiarity is out, individuality is in, and the Senate chamber is an arena for the sort of political brawls the Founding Fathers may have never foreseen. So an increasing number of lawmakers believe that the hardball world of modern politics demands nothing less than an overhaul of the Senate's century-old work habits.
``I think the country has outgrown a lot of Senate rules; it's ridiculous to have a situation where one senator or two senators or three senators can delay the Senate almost indefinitely,'' says Sen. William Proxmire (D) of Wisconsin. Adds Sen. Dan Quayle (R) of Indiana: ``If we don't change a few things around here, this place is going to come apart at the seams.''
Complaints about the Senate's unwieldy customs and processes are as old as the institution itself.
``Efficiency is not supposed to be the Senate's primary objective,'' says Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd (D) of West Virginia. The Senate has always prided itself as the ``world's greatest deliberative body'' - a legislature where six-year terms insulate its members from fleeting political passions, and a place where inefficiency is a way of life.
Lately, however, the complaints have taken a different tone. Institutional reforms of the 1970s gave junior members the wherewithal to pursue their own political agendas. During the Reagan era, lawmakers wearily note, Senate debates have been punctuated by unusually sharp rhetoric and tactics. More worrisome to many senators is the thought that the nation's business is, in the process, slipping out from under them.
Nothing symbolizes this so much as the tumultuous closing days and nights of recent fiscal years, when members arise from gym cots in the middle of the night to vote on hundreds of amendments to massive catch-all spending bills.
Those concerns have been buttressed by the legislative gridlock accompanying recent debates on budget issues, arms control matters, and proposals to overhaul the Senate campaign financing laws.
``It's gotten worse, the record shows it's gotten worse,'' fumes Sen. Jake Garn (R) of Utah, citing the annual catch-all spending bill. ``To me that is an absolute disgrace.''
Moreover, lawmakers have become more vocal about their frustration with the unpredictability of the Senate's schedule.
``It's hard to participate in a normal family life if you never know whether you will make it home for dinner,'' says Senator Quayle, whose own family gets around the problem by holding picnics on the Capitol lawn, within sprinting distance of the Senate chamber. ``Some people put their private lives on hold.''
But they are not doing so as quietly as they used to.
Of the 13 senators elected in 1986, 10 came from the House, where tighter discipline and a steadier pace of legislating allows members to plan private lives with more assuredness than Senate counterparts. Those Senate freshman have lent their voices to the chorus for change.
As a result, ``quality of life'' has become a buzz-phrase in the Senate. Already, Senator Byrd has adopted some measures to improve his colleagues' lot: enforcing a 15 minute limit on the duration of roll call votes (earlier votes could drag on as long as an hour) and taking the Senate out of session one week every month so that senators can plan events outside Washington.
Furthermore, the race to succeed Byrd as Democratic leader will, in part, swing on competing proposals to streamline the Senate. ``The frustrations are understandable,'' says Sen. Daniel Inouye (D) of Hawaii, one of three Democrats competing for the post. ``Something will be done.''
No one knows just what that will entail. Some proposals would curb the ability of individual senators and groups of senators to filibuster legislation, to end the practice of attaching irrelevant amendments to bills, and to limit the number of committees on which senators may serve.
Other proposals would try to impose some predictability on the Senate's schedule - recommending, for example, a policy of adjourning no later than 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
But in an institution as tradition-bound as the Senate, such proposals invariably face a tough road. In the last four years, the Senate has conducted major reviews of itself at least three times, only to adopt only minor changes after each inquiry. Senior senators jealously guard their power bases against ``reform.''
Others fight against any changes that might affect the Senate's status as a ``deliberative'' body - and, consequently, the ability of the minority party or an individual senator to influence legislation.
``Efficiency is just not worth any price we might be willing to pay,'' says Sen. Wendell Ford (D) of Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, which must approve any such changes. Adds Sen. Jesse Helms (R) of North Carolina, who frequently relies on such rules to push his point, ``I view with apprehension any rules changes.''
Others suggest that their is something unique about the Senate that would be lost if too many changes were made. ``There is no magic solution that will automatically make the Senate a 9-to-5 job,'' says Byrd. ``We could make it a 9-to-5 job but it would no longer be the United States Senate.''
Friday: Plight of the House minority


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FRIENDS - Ross and Rachel...WE WERE ON A BREAK!
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Yesterday my friend told me i am just like joey! xD
Silly idea but good design: re:design pays tribute to the friends TV show iconic poster designboom
FRIENDS TV SHOW Set of 6 Hand-Painted Acrylic 8X10 Canvases - Monica, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey
monica's apartment colors: 1. 2071-40 crocus petal purple 2. OC-44 misty air 3. 2048-40 poolside blue. MAYbe for a craft room?
I am learning so much from you. | Joey and Sandy #FRIENDS
GUYS WE FIGURED IT OUT : I AM CHANDLER AND @honeyykid IS JOEY

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Visuals get a minor tweak (the second game in the series is pictured), but gameplay is what's really changed. Characters are getting much better AI, for starters. The storyline will be influenced by your actions; in certain events or cutscenes you will have the option to draw your sword or remain calm and unflappable. Sounds cool, but then again, we haven't heard if Capcom will pick up the third one for release outside of Japan since they brought over the second.
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Have you heard about Kumamoto Ramen? Anyway, who doesn’t like ramen? It’s not only full of flavors, but it’s also satisfying and comforting. As a matter of fact, eating authentic ramen is like a part of every tourist’s to-do things when visiting Japan. Indeed, ramen lovers will have a feast with many kinds available in the market! In this post, we will talk about a type of ramen that may be new to many. Are you ready?
What is Kumamoto Ramen?
Kumamoto Ramen is a type of Tonkotsu ramen from Kumamoto Prefecture. Although it’s almost the same as other Tonkotsu ramen, it still has a charm on its own. For instance, they would boil chicken bones and add the broth to the soup. When the chicken bones broth is combined with the mild pork bone soup, it gives a creamier taste. They would also top it with charred garlic and fried garlic oil. However, what really makes it interesting is the inclusion of wood ear mushroom in the recipe.
Another thing about Kumamoto Ramen is that the soup has a mild taste that is suitable for those who don’t like strong-tasting broths. Despite using fried garlic oil or sesame oil, it’s also less oily in comparison with other Tonkotsu ramen.
While there are theories that say the creation of Kumamoto Ramen is to make a variety for Kurume Ramen, the first one has developed with a unique style.
History of Kumamoto Ramen
Although Kumamoto Ramen is a local dish of Kumamoto City, it actually has a deeper connection with ramen from other areas. In fact, it has a long history of development from other ramen types.
Many people believe that it is the origin of Tonkotsu ramen. Kurume Ramen’s soup is made from pork bone soup that is simmered with water for a long time. Then, they would simmer it again after adding more water to the soup.
When a Kurume Ramen store opened in Tamana City, it became popular by word of mouth. As a matter of fact, the popularity reached even the people from Kumamoto City. Since then, it highly influenced all the other ramen in the Kyushu region.
Of course, Kumamoto is not an exception to this influence. They developed ramen that’s almost similar to Kurome Ramen but improved the noodles and soup.
Even the famous stores such as Ajisen and Komurasaki are believed to have been inspired by the Kurume Ramen from Tamana. Later on, they established stores in Kumamoto City. These stores drew popularity that they have opened branches in the Kanto region as well.
What is the difference with Hakata Ramen?
While both are born on the island of Kyushu, Hakata Ramen and Kumamoto Ramen have their own charm and style. Some people would often mistake these two ramen types are just the same. Even so, the two delicious ramen have remarkable differences.
For example, the noodles of Kumamoto Ramen are not as thin as Hakata’s. In fact, it uses a ball of chewy, straight, and medium-thick noodles. On the other hand, the noodles of Hakata Ramen are straight and very fine making them easier to stretch. With this in mind, it requires a small amount of noodles to create the dish.
Meanwhile, both of them use the same soup which comes from mild pork bone broth. However, they would add chicken bones broth to the soup of Kumamoto Ramen. Hence, the soup becomes lighter than Hakata’s.
Not to mention, the unspoken rule is to use the soup on the same day. This practice not only keeps the soup fresh but also lessens the smell of Tonkotsu.
The addition of charred garlic and fried garlic oil also makes the taste of Kumamoto Ramen even better. In addition to that, the aroma of the fried garlic will surely increase your appetite. Some also use sesame oil for extra flavor.
Although the soup of Kumamoto Ramen is creamier, it’s lighter and not overwhelming. Both ramen also uses wood ear mushrooms which add a little earthy flavor to the soup.
Kumamoto Ramen Recipe
Similar to Hakata Ramen, it also uses mild pork bones soup. In addition to that, Kumamoto Ramen also has chicken bones soup added so it is milder than the first one.
Kumamoto Ramen Ingredients
|Good for 6 persons
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How to make Kumamoto Ramen?
Before anything else, the process of preparing the broth is meticulous. It’s almost the same as Hakata Ramen but it also includes chicken bones soup in it.
To begin with, mix water, soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, ginger, shallot, scallions, and sugar. Then, submerge the pork bones into this liquid mixture and slightly cover with a lid. Next, place it in a preheated oven and let it boil for about three hours (3 hours).
After that, take the pot of pork bones broth out of the oven and add the chicken bones. Let it cook for an hour or until both the chicken and pork are tender enough.
Sauté some garlic, add some sesame oil, and set aside after. Then, sauté another batch of garlic in canola oi. and let it simmer for about ten minutes on low heat. After that, blend the garlic oil with sesame oil until it becomes thick.
Strain the scum from the boiled pork and chicken bones. Then, boil the broth again together with mushrooms, leeks, scallions, and slab pork fatback. Remove the pork fatback from the pot and slice thinly before setting them aside.
To prepare the individual serving, cook each portion of the noodles separately. Of course, use chopsticks to stir the noodles so they don’t stick together.
After that, place the noodles in a separate bowl and add some fried garlic oil. Pour some broth into the bowl and place a slice of char siu and some wood ear mushrooms on top. Top with bean sprouts, chopped scallions, charred garlic, and a sheet of nori before serving.
- You can also put a ramen egg on top to add texture and flavor.
- Removing the Iye from the broth eliminates the odor of the pork bones.
- The longer the pork and chicken bones are boiled, the tastier the broth is.
- You may also put Ajitama (Chinese-style seasoning) to add more flavor to the soup.
- Making the soup cloudy and thick is important in cooking Kumamoto Ramen.
Where to eat Kumamoto Ramen?
When looking for the perfect place to eat this Kumamoto local food, make sure to include these highly recommended restaurants in your list.
Kokutei (熊本ラーメン 黒亭 本店)
The restaurant is famous for its homemade noodles which is the best pair for their homemade pork broth. As a matter of fact, their Kumamoto Ramen is light and easy to eat for everyone. Kokutei is located just a few minutes away from the Kumamoto Station. Also, expect long lines during lunch and dinner time.
Komurasaki (こむらさき 上通中央店)
Komurasaki is one of the oldest Kumamoto Ramen stores in the area. The owner established the restaurant in 1954 and has been serving thick yet light soup to their customers since then. Their “King Ramen” which sells for 700 yen is also one of their best-selling dishes in the store.
Keika Ramen (熊本 ラーメン 桂花 本店)
Keika claims to be the first store to serve fragrant mar oil (fried garlic oil) that goes well with the soup. In fact, their thick yet gentle ramen soup is refreshing and has the taste of milk. Also, instead of a regular char siu, Keika Ramen puts “Taro” or thick meat in their Kumamoto Ramen.
Sansui-tei is famous for its Kumamoto Ramen because 90% of its ingredients are homemade. It’s also a long-established restaurant that has been serving for three generations already. Their ramen is simple yet it captures the hearts of adults and children.
Tengaiten (天外天 本店)
This popular ramen restaurant is one of the best in town. In fact, many people would visit Tengaiten whenever they are in Kumamoto City. Tengaiten’s Kumamoto Ramen has a generous amount of char siu in it and a creamy yet light-flavored soup.
Tengaiten is just a 5-minute walk from the Shimotori Shopping Arcade and their menu prices are also reasonable.
Kumamoto Ramen is a Tonkotsu ramen that has a thick yet light soup. The soup is made from boiled pork and chicken bones. It is also thickened by mar oil or fried garlic oil and uses medium-thick noodles. It’s one of Kumamoto’s local food that is a favorite among many.
Ramen lovers will surely appreciate the lightness of the soup and the umami of pork and chicken bones. Food in Japan highly recommends ramen fans to include Kumamoto Ramen in their food itinerary when visiting the country. Entice your taste buds by checking out the different types of ramen in Japan!

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Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a tool, which has developed as one of the promising solutions that has the potential to change the cost outline and quickness of the internet protocol (IP) networks(Braun & Menth, 2014, pp. 320).
IT Security Management failure resulted in the data breach of the Australian Red Cross service which led to the loss of data records for 550,000 blood donors.
The TechCom case study focuses on the cybersecurity breach experienced on September 2016 where personal information of over 550,000 Australian blood donors was released on a publicly accessible website.
In the era of digital life, Internet of Things was once said to be the best friend of a person, however the notion soon underwent a change and now is termed as a foe to many people’s privacy. IoT has ensured to make the most crucial and critical information available everywhere.
The essay is about the importance of knowing about various security threats faced by mobile communication device users and the available free software to overcome the threats.
This IT Security Management Assignment connotes education industry which utilizes digital communications; and cloud servers to save information and the risk associated to saving personal data on insecure servers.
This information security risk management assignment presents a summary of the need for internet and information security for an Australia based institute that provides nursing training to students. The need for the institute to safeguard their intellectual property has been discussed in the initial sections of the information security risk management assignment.
In this taxation assignment that there are certain issues that have emerged due to the integration of digital technology in every aspect of payments associated with taxation and superannuation.
This particular section of the assignment on information security describes about the importance of ATM Machine. The Automated Teller Machine allows the customer to perform transactions by themselves without any help from the bankers.
This report focuses on the various aspects of security that is required to counter several security issues in a system or a network. It describes the case study of JOHN DOUGH Pizza Company and the security issues that the company owner feels are needed to be eradicated.
The information security management assignment is been discussed about flaws in the information security management system of FuturePlus which is a charitable organization..


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Workshops are go!Posted: 3 March 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Abbotsford Convent, art workshops, drawing, Melbourne, printmaking, Rona Green 2 Comments
“Creativity is a drug I cannot live without.”
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Girl on filmPosted: 14 October 2014 Filed under: Exhibitions, Inspiration, Rona | Tags: Abbotsford Convent, art, Australian Galleries, drawing, painting, printmaking, Rona Green, works on paper 1 Comment
A while back I was visited at my Abbotsford Convent studio by Kate Logan from The Learning Connexion.
The purpose of Kate’s visit was to produce a documentary about my art practice as a resource for The Learning Connexion students.
Here is a link to the finished film for your interest –
And for your enjoyment here are some Girls On Film…
* If you would like to receive invitations for future exhibitions you can subscribe to my mailing list by clicking here (and all subscribers who sign up and provide a postal address get a goody bag via snail mail).
Near NeighboursPosted: 15 September 2014 Filed under: Exhibitions | Tags: Abbotsford Convent, art, exhibition, Near Neighbours, printmaking, Rona Green, St Heliers Street Gallery Leave a comment
Near Neighbours is an exhibition of printmaking by ten artists from Australia and New Zealand, curated by myself (Rona Green) and Paulette Robinson, Director of Solander Gallery in Wellington, NZ.
Near Neighbours is on now at:
1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm
The exhibition runs until 5pm Sunday 28 September 2014.
After the Melbourne leg Near Neighbours will travel to Solander Gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, from 29 October – 26 November 2014.
The exhibiting artists are:
If you are keen on visiting Near Neighbours, and would enjoy the chance to chat with me about the prints on show, I will be at St Heliers Street Gallery on the last day of the exhibition, Sunday 28 September, from 3pm to 5pm – there will be jelly beans!
Behind closed doorsPosted: 18 April 2012 Filed under: Artists | Tags: Abbotsford Convent, artists, Mercator, Phoebe Porter, Pip Davey, Rona Green 4 Comments
‘The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without the work.’
– Émile Zola (1840-1902)
Previously I have posted about my studio in the Mercator Building at the Abbotsford Convent.
In this post I thought I would give you a glimpse inside the studios of my talented and industrious neighbours.
Studio MG1 is the workshop of Phoebe Porter, a creator of stylish contemporary jewellery.
When I dropped in to see Phoebe she was completing work on a pair of commissioned wedding rings.
You can see the finished result on Phoebe’s facebook page.
Studio MG5a is the workspace of Pip Davey, who creates evocative pictures in oil paint and encaustic.
When I visited Pip she was working on a series of encaustic paintings inspired by recent travels.
Pip is also organising a group exhibition that will take place during August and September 2012 at the Abbotsford Convent. The show will include paintings by Pip, jewellery by Phoebe and prints by myself, as well as work by other artists from the Mercator Studios. I will let you know more about the event in future.
To finish here is what was happening in my studio on this day.
I spent the day hand colouring a linocut edition for an Australian + USA print exchange folio and exhibition project organised by artists and lecturers, Melanie Yazzie (University of Colorado, USA) and Rodney Forbes (Monash University, AUS).
If you have a particular interest in artists studios and listening to artists talk about their work I highly recommend the PBS documentary series Art21.
Studio viewsPosted: 8 February 2012 Filed under: Rona | Tags: Abbotsford Convent, Mercator, Rona Green, studio Leave a comment
The space I create my work in is part of Mercator Studios located within the grounds of the historic Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne. There are ten studios in the building inhabited by jewellers, designers, ceramicists and artists. Restoration of the Mercator building took place during 2009 and it was officially opened in 2010.
On occasion the tenants of Mercator open their studios for the public to visit. If you are interested in receiving information about open studio events please join my mailing list.


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Stocks tumble again: Dow down 500 points
The misery worsened on Wall Street Tuesday, with stocks piling on losses late in the session and bringing the two-day decline in the Dow Jones industrials to more than 875 points amid escalating worries about credit markets and the financial sector.
The Dow lost more than 500 points and all the major indexes slid more than 5 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index saw its first close below 1,000 in five years.
Steps by the Federal Reserve to reinvigorate the dormant credit markets ultimately weren’t enough to calm nervous investors. News about financial companies only added to their despondent mood.
“The calls I’m getting — every money manager I deal with, and every client I talk to — are just very emotional. This is a very, very emotional time, and most of them are taking steps to shore up their defenses, reducing exposure to stocks just to defend their portfolios,” said Hugh Johnson, chairman and chief investment officer of Johnson Illington Advisors.
The magnitude of the stock market’s plunge is reflected in the Dow’s grim stats:
-- It has fallen 33.3 percent since its record close of 14,164.53, a year ago Thursday.
-- Tuesday’s close was its lowest close in five years, since Sept. 30, 2003.
-- In just five trading days this month, and in the fourth quarter, it is down about 1,400 points, or 13 percent.
The Dow’s percentage loss Tuesday was 5.11 percent, actually a better performance than the 5.74 percent suffered by the S&P, the market indicator most watched by traders and anlaysts. The Nasdaq composite dropped 5.8 percent.
Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned in a speech Tuesday that the financial crisis could prolong the difficulty the economy is facing. While his remarks were widely regarded as a sign that an interest rate cut could be in the offing, Wall Street appeared little comforted and focused on his downbeat assessment.
Earlier, the Fed announced plans to buy massive amounts of corporate debt to jump-start lending in the markets where many companies turn for short-term loans called commercial paper. The evaporation of faith that loans will be repaid has lenders weary and is making it more difficult and expensive for businesses and consumers to borrow.
Investors are still hoping to see other moves from the Fed to boost confidence. Australia’s central bank lowered interest rates by the largest amount since 1992 in a surprise move, and that reignited hopes that others, including the Fed and European Central Bank, might follow suit.

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Back in 1983, Peter Gabriel released his “Plays Live” double album and as an avid fan, I bought it and spent hours poring over the liner notes. Actually, what I mostly remember about those notes was how he cheekily copped to ‘cheating’; the majority of the tracks featured overdubs and other sonic clean up and tightening work he performed later in a studio. So while it was an audio record of his live performances, they were dolled up a bit to make them slightly more presentable.
I think that’s entirely reasonable. I’m wrapping up a wonderful two-week Wisconsin vacation by traveling to Minneapolis this morning to make a presentation on social networking. As part of that, I pulled together an e-Booklet called “Collected Thinking” which assembles twenty representative posts from this blog. As I edited them, I did a good deal of revising and rewriting, reordering and reconfiguring. Hopefully, the result is more coherence and focus. Of course, if you’d prefer, you can take the opposing view and say I cheated. I won’t hold that against anybody.


Broadway newcomer Myles Frost has taken over the lead role of Michael Jackson in the upcoming biomusical MJ. The previously announced Ephraim Sykes has departed the production, citing scheduling conflicts.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I depart MJ,” said Tony nominee Sykes, who last appeared on Broadway in Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations and will next appear in Season 2 of Russian Doll on Netflix. “This year has brought a lot of change and opportunity, and although it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to an iconic role and production, I look forward to what is to come. Thank you to the MJ team and congratulations to Myles. I can’t wait to see you shine as the King of Pop and for us all to celebrate the return of Broadway.”
Frost, a Washington, D.C. native, will make his Broadway debut when the musical begins previews...READ MORE


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The old domed Academy of Science building in Canberra now called the Shine building.
A bit of History of Canberra.
Once agreement had been reached between the states for a new federal government and Queen Victoria had assented to the act a search began for a site for the new capital of the nation. The long time rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne was resolved by a clause in the new constitution which stated the capital had to be in NSW but at least 100 miles (160 kms) from Sydney and that the new Federal parliament would decide the final location. Politicians then suggested potential sites taking into account closeness to Sydney, rail access, and a good water supply as Australia had suffered a severe drought in 1902-1904. The new territory for the national capital would be ceded by the NSW parliament to the new government, so NSW always was going to have the final say! Twenty three sites were considered and inspected by politicians travelling by train, camping and then moving around on horseback! The sites included Albury, Armidale, Orange, Yass, Lake George, etc. The new territory was to be at least 100 square miles in area. The politicians decided on Dalgety a tiny town near Lake Jindabyne and Bombala near the NSW Victorian border in 1903. NSW did not approve of this choice as it was too far from Sydney and closer to Melbourne and there was no railway to the site so in 1908 a final decision was made on the Canberra-Yass district. The new territory was going to be 912 square miles in area. In 1911 the NSW parliament ceded this area to the new federal government and an international competition was then held for a design of the new capital city. 137 entries were received and the winner was Walter Burley Griffin from Chicago who planned for a city of 75,000 people in the tradition of a “garden city”. His plan involved the damming of Molonglo Creek to form a large lake, and a series of octagonal focal points were to be aligned with natural features (the surrounding mountains) and be linked by large avenues. The main axis of his plan (and his wife Marion worked on it too) was to be from Capital Hill (the site of our present parliament) across to the War Memorial at the foot of Mt Ainslie. On the 12th March 1913 Canberra was formally named and construction was to begin on the new city. Walter Burley Griffin arrived a few months later to supervise the work. Unfortunately World War I broke out in 1914 and worked stalled as the government had insufficient funds. Conflicts occurred and Walter Burley Griffin left Canberra in 1921 and new architects were brought in to complete the city. A major milestone was achieved when the temporary Parliament House was opened in 1927 and the Federal government moved from its temporary accommodation in Melbourne to the city of Canberra. Worked progressed slowly in the 1930s, because of the Depression, and in the 1940s because of World War Two, yet some progress was made in these decades. Prime Minister Robert Menzies made sure Canberra forged ahead in the 1950s and the city has continued to grow ever since. It now has a population of 370,000 people and is the eight largest city of Australia.
The Canberra district has been settled by pastoralists in 1824 at Bungendore and Braidwood. Like these two towns Canberra too had been first discovered by ex-convict Joseph Wild in 1820. The earliest station was Duntroon set up by a good Scot called Campbell and another station nearby called Yarralumla was also set up by a Scot, named Murray. Another early settler Joshua Moore called his property Canberry, but the local Aborigines called the district Canberra so he changed his property’s name to Canberra. Moore’s original cottage was on land now occupied by the Australian National University. Much of his grazing land is now under Lake Burley Griffin! A tiny village or local focus emerged here in 1845 when St. John’s Anglican Church was erected on land donated by the Campbell family of Duntroon station. St. John’s remains as Canberra’s oldest public structure and Duntroon (1833) as its oldest building. These original settlers and other landowners were not happy about the creation of the Australian Capital Territory as their land was resumed and offered back on 99 year leases. All land in the ACT is still owned by the government and there is no freehold land only leased titles.
Some Canberra Miscellanea.
•The Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established on Australia Day 1972. After some protests it was demolished several times and but soon re-established. In 1995 the Embassy was added to the Register of the National Estate. Prime Minister Gillard lost a shoe near the Embassy on Australia Day 2012.
•The Australian-American Memorial was erected from public donations after the ending of World War Two. It commemorates the support the USA gave Australia during that war. It is 79 metres high and was opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1954.
•Anzac Parade was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies on Anzac Day 1965 to commemorate the Gallipoli Landing.
•ASIO , Australian Security Intelligence Organisation was founded in 1949 by Prime Minister Ben Chifley. The ASIO Headquarters were opened in 1897.
•Yarralumla, Government House. The house was built in 1891 for a pastoralist. It has been the home of the Governor-General since 1927. The Queen stays here. Prime Ministers and cabinets are sworn in here. The first Australian born Governor-General was Sir Isaac Isaacs in 1931 despite strong opposition to his appointment from King George V. Prime Minister Scullin insisted. Isaacs Isaacs was the first Jewish GG.
•The Lodge, at 5 Adelaide Avenue was built in 1926 as a residence of the Speaker of the House but it became the residence of the Prime Minister. Stanley Bruce, 1923-29, was the first Prime Minister to live in the Lodge from 1927. It is a 40 roomed Georgian style mansion on 4.4 acres of gardens. Plans for a luxurious Prime Minister’s residence were never completed so the Lodge remained the Canberra residence of the PM. Prime Minister John Curtin died in the Lodge in 1945.
•Air Disaster Memorial near Canberra Airport. In August 1940 a plane crashed at Canberra Airport killing three Cabinet members. Prime Minister Robert Menzies recalled 31 year old Harold Holt from the Army to serve as a Minister. Holt later became Prime Minister 1966-67 until he disappeared in the ocean 17/12/67.
•Ridges Lakeside Hotel. It opened in 1972 as the leading Canberra Hotel. Here Pakistani money broker Khemlani booked in with his luggage (with lots of money in it) whilst he stayed elsewhere! This affair in part led to the downfall of the Whitlam government. Bob and Hazel Hawke stayed here in 1983 when he was elected Prime Minster. Hawke ran the government from Ridges for about one week!

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Turning 50 is a big deal, so it calls for a big celebration. If you're planning a party to mark the occasion, you'll want to make sure there's plenty of entertainment to keep guests occupied throughout the evening.
One of the best things about adult birthday parties is that you can really let loose and have some fun. And what better way to do that than by playing some fun and unique games? If you're looking for some inspiration, then check out this list of the best adult birthday party games. From classic party games with a twist to brand-new games that are sure to get everyone laughing, there's something for everyone here.
So whether you're planning a small gathering or a large bash, make sure to add these games to your party lineup. Your guests will thank you for it!
Here are a few games and activities that will help make the birthday party extra special.
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Fun Adult Party Games to Celebrate Milestone 50th Birthday
As always we love printables, they are so easy just download and print them out. This 50th Birthday printable game " Who Knows the 50 year Old the Best" Is a great way to break the ice and get the party started.
A scavenger hunt is a great way to get your guests interacting with each other and exploring their surroundings. To set up, simply hide various 50th birthday-themed items around the party area and give your guests a list of things they need to find. The first person or team to find all of the items wins!
Never Have I Ever
This classic drinking game is a great way to break the ice and get everyone at the party talking. To play, each person takes a turn making a statement about something they've never done. For example, "Never have I ever gone bungy jumping." Everyone who has done the thing mentioned must take a drink. The game continues around the circle until everyone has had a turn.
Two Truths and a Lie
This is another great icebreaker game that will get everyone at the party talking. To play, each person takes a turn telling three stories about themselves, two of which are true and one of which is a lie. The other guests then have to try to guess which story is the lie. This game is sure to create some laughs as people try to come up with creative stories that sound like they could be true!
Charades is a classic party game can be easily tailored to an adult birthday party by coming up with clue cards with pop culture references, movie titles, etc. Write each clue on a separate index card or piece of paper and put them into a hat or bowl. To play, one person draws a card and then has to act out the clue without speaking. The other guests must then try to guess what the clue is. The first person to guess correctly gets to go next. Play continues until everyone has had a turn acting out a clue. To make it more appropriate for a 50th birthday party, try coming up with charades clues that relate to important events or pop culture moments from 1970 onwards.
Another classic game that's perfect for parties! Again, try to come up with clues that relate to key events or trends from the past 50 years.
Who Am I?
This guessing game is a great way to get everyone mingling and chatting. Each guest should stick a piece of paper with the name of a famous person, TV character, or movie star on their forehead. Without looking, they must then ask other guests yes or no questions in order to try and figure out who they are.
What's on your phone?
For the ladies this is a great Ice Breaker printable game. You get points for what you have on your phone.
What’s a birthday party without a piñata? You are never too old for a Piñata. Fill a piñata with 50th birthday-themed items such as confetti, balloons, and candy, and let your guests take turns trying to break it open.
Divide guests into teams and give each team a balloon. The object of the game is to pass the balloon between team members without using their hands – once the balloon has been dropped or popped, that team is out! The team with the last remaining unpopped balloon wins.
Another great competitive game – blow up several balloons and set them up around the room. Then give each guest 3 darts and see who can popping the most balloons! nor pin them to a dart board and see if you can get a bullseye.
For a fun way to reminisce, is to put together a timeline of the birthday boy or girl's life. Include photos, memorable items, and anything else that helps tell their story. Then, let guests take turns adding their own memories and comments to the timeline.
This is your life
Another great activity is to create a "this is your life" video. Ask family and friends to contribute photos and videos of the birthday boy or girl. Then, put it all together into a montage that can be played at the party.
Pass the Parcel
A classic party game that's suitable for all ages, Pass the Parcel is always a hit! Be sure to wrap up lots of small prizes so that everyone has a chance to win something. Or for a fun twist, try playing the Saran Wrap Ball Game.
Trivia games are always popular at parties, and there are tons of different 50th birthday trivia games that you can play at your event. You can find printable trivia games, or you can even make your own if you’re feeling creative. Guests can work in teams or compete individually – whoever gets the most answers correct wins. Trivia games are great for getting everyone talking and laughing, so they’re definitely worth considering for your 50th birthday party.
Shot in the Dark
A twist on traditional darts, this game involves throwing balls into cups of beer placed around the room. Very similar to beer pong. Players take turns trying to land their ball in one of the cups – if they succeed, their team gets a point but if they miss, they have to drink whatever beer was in that cup!
What better way to celebrate a 50th birthday than by belting out some tunes? Whether you hire professional equipment or just use your phone or laptop, karaoke is always guaranteed to get guests up and dancing!
Breaking out into impromptu dance battles is always good fun – why not make things more interesting by turning it into a competition? Guests can vote for their favorite dancers or teams at the end of each round.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
A photo scavenger hunt is similar to a regular scavenger hunt, but with photos instead of objects. To set up, simply hide various 50th birthday-themed items around the party area and give your guests a list of things they need to find and photograph. The first person or team to find all of the items and take photos of them wins!
Whether you're planning a big bash or a more intimate soiree, we've got plenty of ideas to help make your 50th birthday party one to remember. With these games, your guests will be entertained from start to finish, and you'll get to celebrate this momentous milestone in style. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your 50th birthday party today!
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Looking for some fun Christmas party games for groups to keep your guests entertained? Look no further! These games are perfect for groups of friends and family. So get into the holiday spirit, put on your Santa hat and get ready to have some festive fun!
Do you need some icebreaker game ideas to get your party started? You want to get your guests mingling and enjoying each other's company and that is why it is important to plan some fun games. Everyone will get to know each other and your party will be a hit!


Gov Deloso is a ‘Build, Build, Build’ supporter
Zambales Governor Amor Deloso supports the completion of the Capas-Botolan Road.
Why? Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar sad it would reduce travel time from Tarlac to Zambales from 3 hours to 1 hour and 20 minutes!
Deloso even shared the post of Villar as he visited the construction site with his wife and DIWA Representative Emmeline Aglipay-Villar.
Build, Build, Build, Gov. Amor!
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You would be forgiven for mistaking this still life scene by J.B.F. as the real deal. In fact, everything here is LEGO (besides the labels, of course), from the finely crafted hors d’oeuvres to the smooth black platter and bottles of craft beer and red wine.
This was built as a tribute to the builder’s favorite wine shop and bar, the Vinochope in Perpignan, France. The selection of tapas includes olives, cheese and what appears to be papas arrugadas – a delicious Spanish specialty of which I am quite fond. Even in bricks, this spread looks good enough to eat.


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As a single person who loves to cook, there are many a week where I eat the same dish over and over (and over) again. But as much as I love leftovers (especially leftover potatoes), I also love variety. To balance affordability and flavor fatigue, I turn to dishes that transform into entirely new meals with just a few extra ingredients.
I hardly need to tell you, but hearty, humble potatoes are leftover superstars. From mashed to baked, roasted to boiled, potatoes transition into solid foundations for salads, soups, patties, and casseroles. With a little bit of planning, potatoes can fill you up all week long. Here are some of my favorite ways to reuse spuds.
What to do with leftover mashed potatoes
Soft, fluffy mashed potatoes taste great with meatloaf or chicken cutlets, but there always seems to be extra once you've finished the main. If you have leftover buttery, creamy potatoes from your Sunday roast chicken or prime rib, you can reheat them in a saucepan and eat them hot with a large spoon. Good, but not exciting. Or, you can turn them into a few entirely new dishes (including one extra sweet surprise).
Mashed Potato Cakes with Broccoli and Cheese
Transforming mashed potatoes from creamy to crispy makes leftovers feel entirely new, and are a great way to breathe new life into leftovers. These cakes from Merrill Stubbs are stuffed with garlicky broccoli and sharp cheddar, then coated with a crunchy panko crust.
For less-fluffy mashes, consider stuffing leftover mashed potatoes into flaky baked samosas. To make the filling, boil some carrots, then combine with cooked onions, peas, cilantro, mint, garam masala, serrano, and salt. Dollop spoonfuls of spuds into squares of puff pastry, fold, crimp, and bake.
Chocolate-Mashed Potato Cake with Ganache
Before you click away, hear us out. We know it sounds weird. But in this fudgy chocolate cake, leftover mashed potatoes are incorporated into the batter along with the usual suspects (sugar, cake flour, butter, and melted chocolate). The spuds make each slice of cake extra fluffy, just the way we like it.
What to do with leftover baked potatoes
The perfect baked potato has a crispy outside and pillowy inside. Sure, you could pop one in the microwave and call it dinner, but the best bake comes from the oven (and is the definition of low-effort, high reward). Bake a batch and top with sour cream, bacon, and/or butter. If you have leftover baked potatoes (these Homemade Celery Salt-Crusted Baked Potatoes are some of our favorites), turn them into extra creamy, extra cheesy twice-baked potatoes or serve them with a rich gravy. Top 'em with kale or a creamy chive pesto. The world is your oyster . . er, tater.
Baked Potatoes with White Pepper Milk Gravy
To shake up your stock of baked potatoes, make milk gravy (aka béchamel) flavored with white pepper, which imparts an earthy flavor and won't discolor your sauce.
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Kale
No one said you had to twice-bake at the same time. If you're looking for another way to recycle baked potatoes, scoop out the center and mix and mash with sour cream, cheese, sautéed kale, salt, and pepper. Put that delicious, creamy mixture back in those skins and bake at 350° F for 25 minutes.
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Creamy Chive Pesto
If you have a fully baked potato, scoop out the flesh and mix the potato innard with garlic, arugula, scallions, chives, and olive oil. Fill the potato skin with the green mash and bake the spuds for another 20 minutes until the filling has browned on top. Take it one step further and dress the potatoes up with an herbaceous pesto.
What to do with leftover boiled potatoes
Basic, boiled potatoes make a substantial base for potluck salads (or mashes, if you want triple transformations). But it's easy to turn the starch into loads of other meals.
With leftover boiled potatoes, you already have a third of Posie Harwood's soup ready. For this simple take on a classic vichyssoise, start by softening leeks in a Dutch oven, then add cooked potatoes and water. Purée in the blender (or with an immersion version), and voilà! Dinner is served.
This spicy, vegetarian twist on a club sandwich includes thin slices of boiled potatoes. Layer chutney, potatoes, cucumber, beets, and cheese between two slices of buttered bread for a golden grilled meal.
Miracle whip, hot sauce, sweet relish, and hard-boiled eggs give this picnic side dish staple Southern flair. The recipe calls for cooking diced russet potatoes but if you already have some leftover boiled taters from last night's dinner (even if they're baby red or fingerling potatoes), use them here!


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Independence National Historical Park is pleased to announce a new cell phone program. By dialing 267-519-4295 visitors are able to listen 24/7 to the stories the buildings tell. Park Rangers briefly explain the history behind the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Washington Square and the other park buildings. Designed to be user friendly and flexible, visitors may access the stops in any order or go in sequence for a tour of the park. Small signs are posted around the park with the numbers of the buildings from 10 to 31.
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What worked best on Wall Street
For the last two years we have presented and discussed monthly stock screens on the Web site. The screens have covered a full spectrum of investment approaches ranging from small-cap growth to large-cap value. We have tracked the results of these screens to help determine the characteristics and performance of the approaches. Each month we perform a newscreen using AAII’s Stock Investor program and post the results on the Website. The screens are reapplied to each subsequent month’s updated database.
Thus, a stock is “sold” (no longer included in the portfolio) if it no longer meets the initial criteria, and new stocks are added if they qualify. Performance is measured by tracking price gains (dividends excluded) for the portfolios.
Even with more than two years of performance-tracking under our belt, it is too early to determine if any single approach has special characteristics that will make it a top performer over the long haul. Determining long-term success requires testing over several market cycles at a minimum. Further more, these stock screens are only a first step in developing a real investment portfolio. These portfolios are merely computer-generated lists, based upon our own interpretation of the investment approaches, with no further fundamental analysis on each company. Each company listed in a stock screen
needs hands-on analysis to see if makes sense as an investment. While it is still too early to determine if any approach will be a top performer over the long haul, interesting patterns have emerged.
As you look at the performance of popular stock market indexes such as the S&P 500 (Table 1), you might be surprised to discover that over half the companies tracked by Stock Investor were actually down for the for the first 11 months of 1999. The typical stock was down about 6% for the year, while the S&P 500 was up 13.0% (14.3% if dividends are considered). Three segments performed strongly in 1999 – large cap, growth, and technology.
“Cap” refers to market capitalization, which is determined by multiplying the number of shares outstanding by market price. The S&P 500 is a popular benchmark for stock market performance, but it only covers the largest companies traded on U.S. exchanges. The S&P MidCap 400 measure midsized firms while the S&P SmallCap 600 tracks small-cap companies.
As of this writing (end of December), it appears that 1999 will be the fifth year in a row that the S&P 500 will have produced double-digit gains. Over the period of the stock screen tracking (September 30, 1997, through November 30, 1999), the S&P 500 had a price gain of 46.6%, the S&P MidCap index was up 26.7%, while the S&P SmallCap index was actually down 2.4%. Large-cap stocks have now outperformed small-cap stocks for six
The other matrix that is normally used to segment stocks is the growth versus value style. Growth approaches have outpaced value approaches strongly over the last two years. The S&P 500/Barra Large Cap Growth ndex had a total return of 75.7% compared to a 27.3% gain by the S&P 500/Barra Large Cap Value index. Growth outpaced value approaches among mid-cap and small-cap stocks as well. The third important market factor over the screening period has been the strong, but volatile, performance of technology stocks. For example, the technology – heavy Nasdaq 100 index was up nearly three times the S&P 500 with a price increase of 170.4%. The performance of these segments is reflected in the performance of the stock screens presented on our Website. The screening approaches listed in Table 1 are grouped based on their growth versus value approach. The table shows the price change during the first 11 months of 1999 and over the complete testing period. The Total Gain columns do not include dividends. For example, through the
first 11months of 1999, the Dogs of the Dow: Low Priced Five approach lost 2.1%. Since
September 30, 1997, the approach has generated a price gain of 29.0% During this time period, shareholders of these stocks would have also received dividends that would have increased their rate of return, but our performance figures do not consider the impact of this income. Large-cap value strategies such as the Dogs of the Dow: Low Priced Five would be affected the most by dividend exclusion.
The most successful strategies recently invest in the technology sector, large-cap area, or
growth segment. This is the second year in a row now that the Michael Murphy Technology screen has topped the list. The growth – oriented screen following the O’Neil CANSLIM approach was another top-performing strategy for 1999. Small-cap value techniques have been the weakest groups these past two years. Ralph Wanger’s small-
cap value approach was the weakest screen in 1999.
When measuring performance, the risk of the strategy should also be considered. The Monthly Variability columns report the highest and lowest monthly gain or loss as an
indication of the volatility that occurred over the last two years. For example, the most that the Dogs of the Dow: Low Priced Five gained in a single month was 18.7%, while
the most that it lost in a single month was 11.9%. By way of comparison, the most that the S&P 500 index gained in a single month was 8.0%, while its largest single monthly loss was 14.6%. The Monthly Variability columns also report the monthly standard deviation over the full study period. Standard deviation is a measure of total risk, expressed as a monthly
change, that indicates the degree of variation in return experienced relative to the average for a strategy for the test period. The higher the standard deviation, the greater the total risk of the strategy.
The Sharpe ratio equates the return to risk by dividing the excess portfolio return (average return minus the risk-free rate of return) by the portfolio standard deviation.
The Sharpe ratio measures the return per unit of risk, but must be compared against other portfolios over the same time period to be meaningful. The higher the value,
the better the performance relative to the risk taken. Within the Sector / Specialty section, the Estimate Revisions – Up approach had a higher Sharpe ratio (27.8) than the Michael Murphy Technology approach (23.3) even though the Murphy approach had a greater
overall gain (97.2% for Murphy versus 68.7% for Estimate Revisions – Up). This is because of the high relative monthly standard deviation of the Murphy Technology screen.
The Monthly Holdings columns provide data on portfolio holdings over time – the average number of stocks that were in each portfolio over the last two years along with
the average holdover percentage from month to month. The Dogs of the Dow: Low Priced Five approach always has five stocks in the portfolio, but the O’Neil CANSLIM
approach averaged 13 passing stocks with as many as 32 stocks and as little as one stock for a given month.
The percent holdover column gives an indication of the turnover for a given strategy. The higher the percentage holdover, the more often companies stay in a portfolio month
to month. The Dogs of the Dow: Low Priced Five approach averaged 78% in holdovers from month to month. Since the portfolio has five stocks, that means on average one
stock would have been replaced, while four were held over for a given month. The holdover percentage is lower than that of the Dogs of the Dow approach, which averaged
92%, but significantly higher than that of the O’Neil CANSLIM approach which averaged only 42% in holdovers in the last two years. As a general rule of thumb, approaches that focus on value tend to have less portfolio turnover than the pure growth approaches, tend to be less volatile, and outperform other approaches during bear markets. However, value approaches can fall behind other approaches, particularly in the strongest portion
of a bull market.
Even the best stockpicker, if he followed a small-cap value approach during this period, would have had a difficult time outperforming a large-cap growth style manager.
Table 2 presents the characteristics of the stocks that passed the screens at the end of November. The current price-earnings ratio (price divided by trailing 12-month
earnings per share) for this group of screens ranges from 6.6 for the value-oriented Benjamin Graham – Enterprising screen to 32.9 for the growth-at-any-price O’Neil
The Graham – Enterprising portfolio illustrates some of the pitfalls of stock screening and undiversified portfolios. With a 1.2 maximum acceptable price-to-book-value ratio,
the Graham – Enterprising screen has effectively been out of the market during the past two years. The few stocks passing the screen were typically special situations that do
not necessarily capture the spirit of the screen. Only eight stocks passed the current screen, with an average price-earnings ratio of 6.6 compared to the S&P 500’s 30.6. While a very strict valuation rule may prevent you from buying in overheated markets, it may also leave you with an undiversified group of holdings that have more portfolio volatility
than you might have expected.
Both the historical and estimated growth rates follow the predictable script. The more growth-oriented approaches have higher growth rates, while the value approaches
tend to have lower growth rates. Screens such as the Geraldine Weiss Blue Chip Dividend Yield value consistent earnings over high earnings growth rates. This screen requires at least four years in which earnings have increased out of the last seven years, but has no minimum growth requirement. In contrast, the O’Neil CANSLIM screen requires a minimum 25% annual growth in earnings from continuing operations as well as earnings
increases in each of the last five years. Market capitalization is provided as a gauge for size of firms passing each screen. Strategies such as Dogs of the Dow, O’Shaughnessy value,
and Buffettology are clearly invested in the large-cap segment. Graham Enterprising, Lynch, Stock Market Winners, and Wanger are at the other end of the spectrum with
relative low market caps.
The relative strength index is calculated against the performance of the S&P 500. Stocks with performance equal to the S&P 500 over the last 52 weeks have a relative strength index of zero. A relative strength rank of 7.0 indicates that a stock outperformed the S&P 500 by 7%. Negative numbers indicate underperformance relative to the index. Only a handful of strategies have positive figures. The percentage of shares held by institutions ends up serving as proxy for market cap. The Peter Lynch screen has the lowest market cap of the group yet it does not have any screens for market cap. However, it does not allow an institutional shareholder percentage above that of the median for all companies, which is 22.6%. Currently, only the small-cap universe has a large group of stocks with low institutional ownership.
As you look at the performance of the screens, do not blindly follow the strategies with the highest performance. Instead, try to understand the forces that affect their performance.
Here are some important questions to ask that will help you evaluate any series of screens that seek to capture an investment approach:
• How is the portfolio reacting relative to the current market environment? If it is deviating substantially, what is the cause of that deviation – is it the particular stock picks, or it is perhaps overconcentration in a particular sector that is a result of the particular set of screens you have chosen?
• Are the portfolio’s characteristics more similar to a value-based or growth-based approach? That may give you a better idea of how the portfolio is likely to behave in the
• Are the screens actually capturing the kinds of firms you want to invest in based on your chosen investment approach? Are the screens producing unintentional biases in your portfolio?
• What is the proper benchmark to measure the performance of your portfolio? It is important to look at the characteristics of your portfolio (market capitalization,
industry concentration, growth vs. value) to properly select a benchmark to evaluate the
performance of your holdings.
• How frequently do your screens cause your portfolio to substantially change?
If trading is frequent, you need to consider developing “hold” criteria rather than selling whenever initial criteria is no longer met, which may cause you to sell winners too soon.
Most importantly, remember that screening is just a first step. There are qualitative elements that cannot be captured effectively by a quantitative screening process.
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C: HAUNTED COBBLESTONE SUNSET CONCERT SERIES #7
CDR: Free Matter For The Blind FM4TB-H7
my first impressions of this label, by no means are they going for feel
of an elite underground label, rather they seem to operate with a DIY
aesthetic that is most associated with tape labels that were so prevalent
in the years before CD’s became the dominant recordable media.
So, in quoting directly from promo blurb for The Haunted Cobblestones
Sunset Concert Series: “Ending at sunset with the first recording
and beginning at sunset with the last recording – individuals play
what they will out the third floor window on a desolate cobblestone street
in the last days of summer. Attendees listen street-side, eating tacos
or stretched out on the concrete. Stereo recordings made in a single take
– screaming kids, violent cars – sirens and animals to be
considered as collaborators”. It is quite a
cleaver concept actually, where the CDR’s act as a formal document
of the concept, as well as the ‘concert’ performance, whilst
creating an experimental release that can in itself be considered as an
actual album and not merely a live album from the project involved.
Area C rise to the task for the 7th performance in the series, resulting
an almost 50 minute album that plays out as a single piece despite having
13 tracks. Merging what are in essence actual field recordings of the
familiar sounds of neighbourhood going about its business, these are underscored
with sparse fractured melodies and subtle washes of sound. Although the
musical aspects are generated from a guitar, the instrument is not played
in typical fashion. Rather its output it used in an understated and abstract
way to create a mellow & melancholic droning ambience to reflect the
fading light of dusk.
By way of a providing an overall compliment, the merging of muted guitar
drones with sound artefact contributions (on the part of the neighbourhood),
it evokes a vibe that draws parallels to the incidental bridging sections
of music that post-rock band God Speed You Black Emperor! have produced
in the past.
With an intriguing concept and methodology that has paid off in final
results, you could do far worse then checking out this release.
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PHOTO – Miley Cyrus Nude Pic Leaked Online!
Stop the presses! A nude photo of Miley Cyrus has leaked online!
And by leaked, we mean Miley probably sent it in herself to the website that posted it!
The above photo of Miley, 19, first surfaced on the LifeoftheRichandFamous blog moments ago. The blog reveals the topless photo was taken over a year ago when Miley was 18 by her close friend & photographer Vijat.
So why exactly did Miley decide to pose nude in a tub? Well apparently she took the photo during a private shoot for her fiance Liam Hemsworth. Yes, this girl is taking nude professional photos for her boyfriend at the tender age of 18. But then again, this was the same girl that was pole dancing at an award show at the lovely age of 16.
That Miley. She’s soooo mature beyond her years yall!
TELL US – IS MILEY’S NUDE PHOTO HOT OR NOT?

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Greece's prime minister is trying to prepare his debt-ridden country for a financial rescue that will likely bring more economic hardship.
Prime Minister George Papandreou met with union leaders and his ruling socialist party Thursday, promising he would do "whatever it takes to save the country."
The European Commission's top economic official, Ollie Rehn, said Thursday that a final agreement on a multi-year emergency aid package is just days away. Officials say the bailout will likely cost about $160 billion, and will require Greece to take further actions to drastically slash the country's deficit by 2011.
Greek union officials said the proposed deal could cause extreme hardship. One union official compared the terms to blackmail.
Politicians and investors are worried that economic problems could spread if Greece fails to pay back its debt. Those concerns grew earlier this week, when a key credit rating agency, Standard and Poor's, downgraded its credit ratings of Greece, Portugal and Spain.
Any Greek bailout will require the approval of other euro zone members, and the plan has met political opposition in Germany.
European officials, including the European Commission's Ollie Rehn, have been pressing Germany to support the rescue, saying the package is needed to "safeguard financial stability in Europe."
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet also said the bailout was needed to help give Europe a "strong sense of direction" to guide the economy.
Standard and Poor's Chief Economist David Wyss told the Associated Press Thursday that the biggest threat from the Greek debt crisis is panic among investors.
Wyss said if people fear Greece will default, they will also worry Portugal will default and then "they will panic about everything."
Some information for this report was provided by AFP and Reuters.


Defeat Vex with No Time to Explain in Nexus, Infinitude, and The Glassway on Europa.
The Exo Stranger needs your help calibrating the weapon so that she can alter it. The best way to get the data she needs is by defeating Vex.
"I've been thinking about what these schematics imply: a mass driver capable of firing rounds greater than relativistic speeds? This wasn't meant to fight something on Europa, so… what was Clovis planning to aim it at?" —Ghost


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When I found out that my boyfriend could ride a unicycle, juggle knives and churn out a few magic tricks, I knew I had to marry him. So when I found out that a basement in London was doing even just one of those three things, I knew I had to visit.
Waterloo has plenty of tricks up its sleeves when it comes to a night out, but Secret Cellar has more. A subterranean den in one of London's quirkiest bars (sup gracefully on under a giant moon or down a few next to creepy clown masks), Secret Cellar at Vaulty Towers is just the night out for those that are after the unexplainable thanks to an ever changing roster of magic shows. Invited down to try The Vienna Experiment (a paranormal investigation courtesy of Franklin Fitzroy-Smogg and Baron Gustav von Wraith), we were treated to 60 minutes of ultimate 'ooohs', 'aaahs' and 'oh reallys'. Without giving too much away (you have to try this creeping venture for yourself), no stone was left unturned when it came to unusual tricks, using the audience as guinea pigs, camp storytelling that harked of the Victorian era and the macabre art of the Ouija board.
Need more convincing? We liked the show show much, that knife juggler and I are hoping to book it for our wedding.
Secret Cellar can be found at Vaulty Towers in Waterloo. Enjoy everything from slight of hand to up close-up magic. Buy tickets to upcoming shows here.


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The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has called for the law to be changed to protect gardaí.
It follows yet more incidents where guards have been hurt on duty.
Garda Robbie McCallion died in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on April 7, 2009 a few days after he was struck by a car thief while on duty in Letterkenny.
The driver of the stolen car, Jamie McGrenaghan (19) from Kerrykeel, was charged with his manslaughter but after a three day trial, the jury took two hours to find him not guilty.
He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of 29-year-old Garda McCallion and also stealing a car.
Following the not guilty verdict, thug McGrenaghan pleaded guilty to his involvement in a number of burglaries between February 26 and 27.
In a statement, GRA President Damien McCarthy has said that “there appears to be a political reluctance to properly protect frontline gardaí from assaults” now rising above 800 every year.
Mr McCarthy said the death of Garda McCallion had still not been addressed by the Government which had failed to protect gardai.
The GRA man said that “successive Ministers for Justice have failed to implement legislation to protect emergency workers. We believe a mandatory sentence would deter a large proportion of potential assailants.”
He added that “an assault on a garda is a direct attack on our democratic community.”


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Summer Strings in a Gift Economy
How my creative work is and isn't undertaken in the commercial sphere
For the last six months or so, I've been talking about my interest in "gift economies." I think I started down this path when my husband finally convinced me to do something about a dormant retirement account I had that was left-over from a school where I worked a long time ago. I'd always chosen the social justice box on the re-investment paperwork when it came in the mail, and consequently a little less money was sitting in the account than had been there before the 2008 crash, and well, I didn't really pay that much attention to it. When my husband and I talked about it, I just said "I don't want to buy bombs."
So finally, when I turned 50, I realized that retirement money was actually a concern that might need some attention. So I went to see a financial adviser who works for Thrivent Financial with the stated goal of finding a way for my little tiny retirement account to grow that didn't entail buying bombs.
The bad news is that I didn't succeed. Even the very honest and very clear financial adviser working for an avowedly "Christian" company couldn't sell me an investment that would make money and keep entirely clear of the defense industry. This adviser did point out to me that because I had very little invested, with clear management, I could buy very few bombs and little more of slightly more palatable end-results with my investment dollars. It was not a very satisfying outcome for my conscience, even if it did come with something we moderns might call better financial security.
My adviser, who really knows her work well, asked me all sorts of other salient questions--such as how much money did I think I would need to retire, when did I want to retire, and how much money do I spend to keep myself alive now? In other words, she started me on a project the telos of which I cannot even see, much less fathom. I am deeply grateful for this nudge.
Then I ran across a short film based on a book by Charles Eisenstein: Sacred Economics: Short Film. I was fascinated by the ideas in the film, and ordered the book and read it all fairly quickly. It made me want to wake up one day and find myself in a fully realized gift economy where I could contribute my gifts and be supported with what I need. Like everyone else, however, I still wake up in this real world we inhabit with gas pumps distributing subsidized, carbon-producing fossil fuels, and decisions about what is possible always created by consulting the balance sheet so many of us keep in our heads all the time.
When I analyzed my own life, I could easily see what I want to contribute. I found my calling in teaching, performing, and creating music in my mid-thirties, and I can't imagine my life not being centered around music-making. Luckily, I teach for a school that pays me a salary which takes care of my basic needs, even if that salary doesn't really provide for retirement savings, or much in the way of funds for travel or producing my music. I think it makes sense that I get paid to teach music because I have invested a lot of time and energy in learning how to play, learning how to make music, and learning how to teach it. I know that what I offer as a music teacher has value, and asking students or their parents to pay me seems correct.
When it comes to creating, though, it's much harder for me to figure out how to ask for pay. I write classical music. I don't consider what might or might not be popular or "marketable" when I write--I just write the music I want to write. I am lucky in finding friends to play my music. I do like to write with a particular person, and usually a particular performance, in mind. I don't want to put up any barriers to other musicians playing my music--in fact one of my pieces was performed in Tallinn, Estonia, earlier this year because a musician found it on the International Music Score Library Project webpage.
The good news is that I am much more aware, nowadays, how thoughts about money and its power seep into everything I do. Being aware of this seepage, I hope I am doing what I can to take the power away from money and put it into what is more real to me--community.
Summer Strings is a project I'm undertaking this summer. It is a new music festival that will take place over three days in August in North Conway, New Hampshire. It will involve 12-16 players, all of whom are playing for free. The works of four composers will be included in the program. I have a donated space to use--Christ Episcopal Church for the rehearsals and the concert. I will still need to pay the piano tuner and I would like to offer players travelling from far away a mileage stipend.
Summer Strings is also an experiment in community funding. I've decided to ask for monetary help from people who get something out of my music. If you've read all the way to the bottom of this page, you must be a little interested in economics. You will see a link at the right of this page to a simple appeal for the project Summer Strings. If donating money to this cause seems right to you, please do. If you can find another way to help the universe along, please do that.
I feel like signing this blog, so I will:
In a sharing spirit,