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Woods College Graduate Summer Courses
Please note: Master of Science courses are not offered on an open enrollment basis. You must be accepted into the Master's program prior to registration.
SUMMER 2015 Course Offerings
MS in Applied Economics
First Session
ADEC 731001 Data Analysis
This course is designed to go beyond the topics that are typically covered in a one-semester introductory statistics course. Topics include: statistical inference concerning the comparison of means as well as variance, ANOVA, regression analysis, and an introduction to forecasting techniques. Another objective of this course is to ensure that students acheive competency with a statistical software package such that they will be able to implement the methods taught in the subsequent Econometrics course.
May 13–June 17, M W, 6:30-9:45 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
The Department
ADEC 733001 Health Care Economics
The purpose of this course is to demonstrate how economists think about and analyze health and medical care issues. The course emphasizes the distinction between health as an output and medical care as one input into the production of health. This distinction leads to a discussion of models of the production of health, the demand for health and the demand for medical care. Specific topics include the economic, social, and demographic factors determining the demand for medical care, the production and supply of various kinds of medical care services, the financing of medical care services and alternative systems of health care delivery and financing. The role of and economic justification for government involvement in the medical care system will be analyzed. The course includes in-depth analysis of the structure, conduct, and performance of the markets for private health insurance, physician services, hospital services, and pharmaceuticals.
May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
The Department
Second Session
ADEC 732001 Econometrics
This course focuses on the application of statistical tools used to estimate economic relationships. The course begins with a discussion of the linear regression model, and then proceeds to examine common problems encountered when applying this approach, including serial correlation, heteroscedasticity, and multicollinearity. Models with lagged variables are considered, as is estimation with instrumental variables and two-stage least squares.
June 22–July 29, M W, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
The Department
ADEC 734001 Advanced Urban and Regional Economics
This is an advanced course in urban and regional economics. The field of urban and regional economics addresses a wide variety of questions and topics. At the most general level, the field introduces space into economic models and studies the location of economic activity. The course will use microeconomic models to address general and interesting questions about the existence and emergence of cities: why do cities exist and why do some grow more rapidly? Why do people live in cities? How do firms and households decide where to locate within given metropolitan areas? What determines the growth and size of a city? Which policies can modify the shape of a city? The course will also analyze the economic issues that arise because people and firms locate in cities. It will focus on many specific urban economic issues such as firm location, crime, transportation, housing, education, inner-city economic development and local government economics.
June 23–July 30,T TH, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
The Department
MS in Administrative Studies
ADGR 770001 Research: Methods and Data
Recommended as the first course, it examines the logic of research design and explores how data are approached, collected and analyzed in an interactive information age. Practical applications across disciplines introduce both the electronic and traditional tools and techniques necessary to interpret and utilize findings. Case studies and presentations prepare students to analyze, evaluate and challenge specific applications and to suggest alternative interpretations. Online databases and the WWW expand options.
NOTE: This course is required for all students who entered the MS Administrative Studies program prior to June 1st, 2014. Please see an academic advisor to ensure appropriate placement in course.
June 22–July 29, M W, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
Kwasi Sarkodie-Mensah
ADGR 770301 Research Methods and Data Analysis
This course introduces students to basic social science research methods. The primary objective is for students to learn to read and evaluate research as well as create contributions to their chosen profession or field of research. By the end of the course, students will be more knowledgeable of basic research design and statistical methods. Additionally, students will better understand how to use research findings to improve and enhance their professional roles.
NOTE: This course is required for all students who entered the MS Administrative Studies program AFTER June 1st, 2014. Please see an academic advisor to ensure appropriate placement in course.
May 13–June 17, M W, 6:30-9:45 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Thomaseo Burton
ADGR 770801 Project Management
This course introduces students to the basic tenets and components involved in project management. The primary objective is to provide frameworks that make it possible to track and measure project performance, overcome challenges, and adapt to changes in a variety of professional environments. Specific topics covered in the course include project scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and stakeholder management and a variety of other operational issues that emerge during project planning, initiation, monitoring, and execution.
June 1–June 5, M T W TH F, 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
Charles Coakley and Aza Chirkova
ADGR 771601 Managing Life's Transitions: Facilitating Growth
Understanding and successfully managing life's inevitable transitions offers opportunities for professional and personal growth. Course examines transitions through the lifespan: graduations, career choices and changes, moving, marriage, raising children, caring for aging parents, economic disruptions. Examines specific behavioral, cognitive, and social factors influencing motivation, goal setting, self confidence, making decisions, and risk taking. Addresses practical skills for creating a life balance.
June 22–July 29, M W, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
Cathy Utzschneider
ADGR 772801 Public Relations
Public Relations is a vital and versatile communication tool. This course explores the techniques and media used to influence special publics, including the news media. It reviews the principles and practices of on-line communications, how electronic media differ from traditional media, reaching new audiences, advantages and limitations. Students study examples of public relations campaigns and design their own. Focuses on non-profit public relations, corporate problems and the relationship between management strategies and promotional objectives.
June 23–July 30,T TH, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
Donald Fishman
ADGR 774301 Mastering the Media: Social and Psychological Effects of Mass Media
In depth knowledge of how mass media shapes and reshapes thoughts, attitudes and behavior brings desired expertise to professional responsibilities and personal opportunities. Course explores the theories and data documenting the impact of mass media and examines the positive and negative effects of different types of media content on different individuals to help tailor decision making and execute solutions. Discusses future innovations and global implications.
May 13–June 17, M W, 6:30-9:45 p.m.
No Class Monday May 11; Meets on Friday May 15
No Class Memorial Day; Meets on Friday May 29
Bernard Farwell
ADGR 777501 American and Global Business
Global business has been shaken by anti-globalization movements, the new era of terror, climate change, and a deep economic crisis. This course explores the causes of the 2008 global crisis, the economic and political forces explaining the severity of our financial meltdown, and policy solutions. We examine US and global business and the meaning of globalization in the new climate. Focuses on how corporations can develop strategies that help to create new jobs, alleviate poverty, climate change, and bolster peace. We will look at how ideas of socially responsible business in the US may help in a global context and what their limit is.
June 22–July 29, M W, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
Charles Derber
ADGR 777701 Evolution of Marketing Strategies in the Digital Era
A practical overview of the role and potential of marketing. Developing a market strategy to reach new and evolving markets depends on understanding emerging communication activities and styles, the accurate identification of needs, and expertise in generating and converting inquiries. Elements of a marketing strategy, including pricing, promotion, product decisions, and distribution are included. Creative development of the marketing mix utilizing traditional and interactive components. Strategy formulation and control of the marketing function in a digital world are emphasized.
June 23–July 30,T TH, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
Nick Nugent
ADGR 778201 Law and Society
Radical changes in the basic social fabric that dictate how people live, interact, communicate and work with one another create new demands for a legal system obligated to interpret and establish law. Examines emerging challenges to freedom of expression, public and private communication: cyberspace, bullying, the disparity of access to resources, family protection, national security and individual rights, and different ways of representing justice. It also explores how the balance of emotion and reason in our idea of justice "shifts" over time, corporate responsibility/irresponsibility, new definition of guilt and innocence, what is just/unjust social behavior, can citizens depend on the legal system, what holds society together.
May 12–June 18, T TH, 6:30–9:45 p.m.
Kevin Powers
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Assuming there still were fans out there who had doubts about the nature of Rihanna's relationship with Chris Brown, the photo above should put all such doubts to rest: the two are officially an item again.
The pic was snapped at last night's Grammy Awards 2013, where Rihanna and Chris were seated next to each other.
They did not walk the red carpet together but, inside the Staples Center in LA, where the gala took place, they made no effort to hide the fact that they were a couple again.
For those not in the loop, the two broke up some years ago after an incident that made headlines around the world: as they were leaving the Grammys 2009, they got into a fight and Chris beat Rihanna bloody, even threatening to throw her out of the speeding car.
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As the 52 year-old man entered my office one afternoon, he asked, plaintively, "How do you start over when you can't start over?"
He had just been let go by his company; he was devastated and frightened about the future. Despite a successful corporate career, he had no prospects in sight, and his wife's income wasn't enough to support the family — especially with a daughter in college and a son headed there next year.
He's one of a rising number of people who've been hit hard by the recession in two ways: a forced "career transition" (the euphemism for firing), which is always difficult, and the emotional consequences of job loss, which are more severe in today's world of uncertainty and insecurity about what the future holds.
Nevertheless, I think the career-related and emotional impact of the economic implosion could prove to be the best thing that ever happened for some people's lives.
To explain, let's look at the man I described above. Like so many others who've sought my help over the years, he had defined his worth, his value to others, his whole identity, through his career. Now he felt thrown out to sea, alone, not knowing how to "start over when you can't start over." In the years prior to the economic meltdown, he could have expected to land another position within a reasonable period of time. He'd probably be dealing with a manageable degree of anxiety.
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January 21, 2014
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Beyoncé performs at Michelle Obama's 50th birthday party
Beyoncé was among the performers at Michelle Obama's 50th birthday bash.
The XO hitmaker, who is a good friend of the United States first lady and performed at two presidential events in the past, jetted to Washington D.C. to sing a few of her biggest hits at the White House on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old star posted a series of pictures from the party on her Tumblr blog on Sunday, which showed her posing in a gold mini-dress and nude heels while petting one of Obama's dogs.
John Legend also performed at the event, according to EOnline.com.
Other VIP guests included model Chrissy Teigen, R&B star Mary J. Blige, fashion designer Michael Kors, celebrity chef Rachael Ray, singer Gladys Knight, entrepreneur Sheryl Sandberg, and Oprah Winfrey's best pal Gayle King.
The Avengers star Samuel L. Jackson told reporters on his way into the party: "I am looking forward to saying happy birthday to her, being able to celebrate this great milestone in her life."
I Can't Describe hitmaker Jennifer Hudson, previously revealed she didn't get Michelle a birthday present.
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Most kids dream of being superheroes. Not Eric Needles. Eric dreams of being a sidekick. So you can imagine his elation when his favorite superhero, Maxum Man, selects Eric to be his sidekick. But things take a weird turn when, on the day that Eric is scheduled to start being a full-time sidekick, Maxum Man vanishes. The superhero's disappearance leaves Eric responsible to convince the world that Maxum Man is still on the job, doing what a superhero does. Eric's peers include Kitty Ko, a boy-crazy heroine who serves up stellar advice.


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Lincoln's Kick-Ass 2011 Thread: Top Albums, Gigs, and More Fun Lists!
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Lincoln's Kick-Ass 2011 Thread: Top Albums, Gigs, and More Fun Lists!
Alright, so seeing as how December is right around the corner, I'm going to start my first-ever
end of the year thread
Starting December 1st I'll be counting down from my #30 album of the year to my favorite album of the year (on the 31st of course) along with some little fun lists that I'll post tomorrow and after tomorrow. Unfortunately, I won't be writing much, especially for the albums - I'm too lazy to write reviews or whatnot. But for those who do end up keeping an eye on this thread, feel free to pitch in with whatever comments you do have!
Note: Lists concerning shows will not include the shows I'll be attending in December; those being Dark Tranquillity, Paul McCartney, and two Kylesa gigs.
So, to cut the red ribbon on this motherfucker, here's your first mini-list:
Five Most Extreme/Insane Gigs Of The Year
1. Fucked Up (Canada) August 23rd
2. Napalm Death (United Kingdom) September 28th
3. GWAR (USA) June 26th
4. The Black Dahlia Murder (USA) May 16th
5. Exhumed (USA) August 4th
Honorary Mention: Meshuggah (Sweden) April 3rd
9/24 Beirut
10/18 Opeth
10/19 The Tallest Man on Earth
11/5 Titus Andronicus
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Tokyoflash Kasai Maru Watch is Very Iron Man (video)
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Created by a Tokyoflash fan is this Kisai Maru watch, which as Engadget points out is very reminiscent of Tony Stark's life source. To read the time you simple need to pay attention to a long and short indicator, which are positioned on the watch face in accordance with the hour (long) and the minute (short). Included is a date function, as well as an animation that adds another layover of mystique (not to be confused with, well, confusion).
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ECUSTA Admission requirement is based on the Ministry of Education's admission policies. The admission is based on the results of ...
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The Graduation of 6 Degree Students from the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and 25 Certificate Students from the Clinical Social Work Students of The Ethiopian Catholic University of St. Thomas Aquinas (ECUSTA) were celebrated at a colorful ceremony on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Women's Promotion Center in the premises of the Catholic Cathedral.
The highlights of the Program included:
• An opening Prayer and Welcome Address by H. G. Archbishop Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel CM, the Chancellor of the University.
• Keynote Address delivered by a Guest Speaker
• Conferring of Degrees and Certificates by the Chancellor of ECUSTA
• Recognition and Awards Giving to High Academic Achievers
• Message from Students' Representative
After each program, there were interludes whereby the Choir entertained the assembled with varieties of songs appropriate for the happy occasion. In Closing, Group Photos were taken and this was followed by a reception given by the ECUSTA Administration to all participants and guests
The New Chairman of Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Most Rev.Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, was introduced to the Congregation by the Former Chairman Most Rev. Tarcisio Ziyaye, Archbishops of Lilongwe in Malawi during the closing Holy Mass of the 18th AMECEA plenary held at Maula Cathedral ground on 26th July 2014.
During his message of thanksgiving to Bishops and the Congregation, Archbishop Berhaneyesus said, "I humbly stand before you today to accept the leadership of AMECEA which my brother Archbishops and Bishops have entrusted to me."
"I do so with Humility and I would like to request all of you to pray for me, to pray for AMECEA Executive board and AMECEA Region especially for civil and religious authorities so that this region may continue to be blessed by the Lord for prosperity and development of people," he said.
In his speech, the New Chairman introduced two important AMECEA office bearers; Rev Fr. Ferdinand Lugonzo who term of office was renewed as Secretary General and Msgr. Pius Rutechura as the Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
During the same celebration Most Rev. Tarcisio Ziyaye, of Lilongwe archdiocese, Malawi, presented his speech saying, "I thank my brother Bishops for supporting me throughout this period of service to the Church in the region. As Archbishop of Lilongwe, I am thankful to the Bishops of Malawi, the government and the laity for the sacrifices they made toward the hosting of this AMECEA Plenary Assembly. The Lord has indeed done great things for us, may his name be blessed."
Archbishop Ziyaye has been at the helm of AMECEA Chairmanship from 2008 to 2014. He was first elected in Lusaka Zambia in 2008 during the 16th AMECEA Plenary Assembly and again re-elected in 2011 in Nairobi Kenya during the 17th AMECEA Plenary Assembly.
The new AMECEA chairman Archbishop Berhaneyesus thanked the Malawian Episcopal Conference, Malawi Catholic Secretariat and also the Malawian Government for the great hospitality which was extended to all AMECEA Plenary Delegations.


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Brant Roth is director of business development at The Sullivan Group in Oak Brook, IL. He meets with doctors, chief financial officers and risk managers of hospitals to offer improvement solutions to healthcare professionals.
"Helping people is my goal," says Steve Hlavac '12, founder and owner of Beyond Measure Training in Naperville. His business was founded on that principle and his life reflects it.
Steve Hlavac '12 has always loved fitness and training. An exercise science graduate, he's the all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards in Cardinal football and was an outfielder in baseball. That passion led to helping college friends with personal training and evolved into a career and the launch of Beyond Measure Training.
North Central College began the 2013-2014 academic year Sept. 16 with a record number of students.
Total enrollment stands at 3,048 undergraduate and graduate students, eclipsing the 3,000 mark for the second straight year. The College welcomed 852 new full-time undergraduate students. Enrollment this fall includes a record number of international students and increased representation of out-of-state students and veterans.
Thomas Hollingsworth, Air Force Airman 1st Class, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, TX. Hollingsworth completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks North Central College among America's Best Colleges for 2014.
During summer 2013 Orientation sessions, hundreds of new students learned more about academic and extracurricular opportunities available to them at North Central College.
From study abroad courses to athletic teams to clubs and organizations, Orientation serves to inform students about options so they can begin to plan their years of study and make the most of their experience at North Central College.
North Central College students will discuss their scholarly work Aug. 1 during the poster session of the 2013 Summer Undergraduate Research Colloquium (SURC).
The SURC poster session takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 in Smith Hall of Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. (The session previously was scheduled to take place in Heininger Auditorium at the Larrance Academic Center). Most of the 40 students who participated in the 2013 SURC will be present.
Jamie has always been passionate about fitness. The exercise science major chose North Central because she felt it gave her the best chance to establish and run her own studio in the future.
"The fitness industry is exceptionally competitive. There is no college that can better prepare you to take on the challenge," she says. "When you go to class, there's so much more interaction that takes place beyond a typical lecture. We're able to go into detail about subjects and collaborate with one another because the class size—usually around 14 to 22 students—allows us to."
Jamie is a board member for North Central's Health and Exercise Association (HEXA). She's helped organize several fitness-related events, including an NFL-style combine that raised awareness and money to fight childhood obesity.
Like all exercise science majors at North Central, she's required to complete an internship.
"In addition to the impressive experience it can add to your resume, the internship gives you a chance to make professional contacts. Job opportunities often stem from these relationships," Jamie says.
Three student-veterans—James Davidson, Adam Doden and Wesley Sorrill—are among some 730 students who will graduate from North Central College in 2013 and attend Commencement June 8.
Each veteran is a standout student. They are inductees to North Central's SALUTE national honor society and were named the outstanding student in each of their academic majors at the College's 2013 Honors Convocation.
Adam Doden, son of Gary and Lorraine Doden of Cortland, Ill., was awarded the Outstanding Major in Exercise Science Award during Honors Day May 14 at North Central College.
A senior, Adam is majoring in exercise science with minors in psychology and wellness at North Central College. He is a graduate of DeKalb High School.
A student veteran and former U.S. Marine, Adam transferred to North Central to prepare for a career in strength and conditioning. He has accepted a full-time position as facility manager at Players Indoor Sports in Naperville.
North Central College prepares students to be informed,
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Tom asks:
I am 20 years old and a bit afraid to get a dental implant. I am wondering if this procedure is reversible? If I get dental implants, can they be removed at a later date if there are problems?
It is certainly possible to remove a dental implant. However, this is extremely rare unless there is a specific problem with it. Removal involves a careful trephine technique which usually takes 5-10 minutes
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Hi Tom,
To clarify your question.
Placing a dental implant is a reversible procedure up to a point.
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"If you don't mind me asking..." vs. "If you don't mind my asking..."
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How about " Would you mind if I ask..."
Yes, you can read them as the same.
"If you don't mind my asking" is what I prefer, it's slightly less personal than "if you don't mind me asking", and therefore less invasive.
"If you don't mind my asking" is what I prefer, it's slightly less personal than "if you don't mind me asking", and therefore less invasive.
1) Forget the "me" or "my" .... no one will notice or care - it's petty.
2) >>> HOW YOU ASK (your tone of voice) is more important than the words! Think more about how you come across / the feeling you send --- are you smiling when you ask (friendly) or laughing at the person (suspicious / critical of what they are doing). Be situation appropriate!
A. However - "My" is generally more polite.
If your voice is soft and kind, then it would only mean that you are being
polite and don't want to interrupt someone with a question if they are busy.
Caring innocent ~ Friendly ~ Curiosity
While smiling : "If you don't mind my asking, how old is your baby?"
B. "Me" is more casual - less polite"
If you ask with more laughing/disgust than curiosity in your voice
then you are communicating you think what the person is doing /
behavior or thing you are asking about is scary/crazy or doesn't make
any sense.
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3) Most say > "Do you mind if I ask you a question?" or simply
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On October 1st, in a security notice Canonical published details about a Software Properties vulnerability for its Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 11.04, and Ubuntu 10.04 LTS operating systems.
According to Canonical, Software Properties could be tricked into installing arbitrary PPA GPG keys. The apt-add-repository tool incorrectly validated PPA GPG keys when importing from a keyserver. If a remote attacker were able to perform a man-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could be exploited to install altered package repository GPG keys.
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Combining two thoughts into one post here...
Now that we see that part of Pedey's money is deferred interest-free over even more years it's hard to determine just how much the AAV really is, but it gets lower the more we hear about it. As I think it was George said when he signed one of his early million-dollar contracts, "People think it's a lot of money but if we could spread it out over enough years we could cover it with an office collection."
Pedey is being really smart about this. He knows he's not going to play forever so he's signed for enough to invest a good portion of his income and still give him a great lifestyle while he's playing, and given himself some "transition income" after his playing days are done. The more I see of how he handles his life the better I like him.
Thought #2, and related to thought #1,
This whole salary thing sometimes has me scratching my head. Pedey is going to be making somewhere near $13M year. Ok, I can buy that. He's a proven quantity, one of the best 2B in the game, who brings a lot more than his talent to the table. And I do think we're getting him 'on the cheap' - if you can call $100M "Cheap".
And now we're also talking about $60M for five years ($12M/yr) for Miguel Gonzalez, a player who's never thrown a pitch in MLB. Whaaaa? Does anyone other than me see the inconsistency here?
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Roll out the barrels. Lace up the lederhosen. And prepare to break out into the chicken dance or a polka.
It's Seymour's festive time of year — Oktoberfest.
In its 41st run, the three-day event will once again turn the downtown into a street festival celebrating the area's German heritage with food, drinks, carnival rides, games and arts and crafts.
Booths open at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Seymour High School Marching Owls concert and opening ceremonies will take place at 5 p.m. that day on Third Street across from the old police station. The festival will end its 2013 run at 11 p.m. Saturday.
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The trailer to the Last Airbender: Legend of Korra is good. Really good.
8 thoughts on "Good news, Avatar fans"
I'm really looking forward to this. These guys are really talented storytellers.
Just please, no one tell M. Night.
PS, I guess they had to keep "The Last Airbender" for branding reasons, but it seems like kind of an anachronism, does it not.
The vid has been blocked.
I think Viacom needs to learn a little something about the whole purpose of putting together a trailer.
It's all over youtube. I am looking forward to this.
Still a long ways off though. It's not supposed to start airing until late spring or early summer 2012.
I loved the first one though. I discovered it by accident when my first son started watching TV beyond teletubbies. It was already on the 3rd season and I ended up downloading all of them. It was great. Arguably the best animated series outside of Samurai Jack.
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1954-08-20 Carl Bobo Olson w pts 15 Rocky Castellani, Cow Palace, San Francisco, California, USA - WORLD. Referee: Ray Flores. Scorecards: 87½-77½, 84-80, 89-76. When the champion initially failed the weight at the official weigh in, Castellani's manager tried to claim the title for him but was overruled by the chairman of the Californian Boxing Commission. Olson (160) was then allowed two hours to get the extra eight ounces off. It did not seem to worry Olson, who stalked and punished Castellani (160) from the opening bell. Despite this, Castellani fought hard and proved to be an excellent counter-puncher, often catching Olson on the way in. In the 11th he put Olson down for 'three'. However, on getting up the latter went after his man, and in the 12th following a furious body attack Castellani was dropped for 'nine' by a hard right to the jaw. Having fractured a bone in his left hand, although Castellani tried to get back he was never in the fight from there on in.


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Now that another year of Westminster has come and gone, I want to say "Congrats!" to all of the Juniors that competed this year. This year's Junior Ring, judged by Mr. Peter Kubacz, was full of bright and talented kids, I don't...Read more
The Krew congratulates everyone that made the trek to New York City for the beloved Westminster Kennel Club and … made it home! Travel was challenging at both ends of the trip, with extended, unplanned stays for many exhibitors. We loved WKC's...Read more
Judging the Non-Sporting Group at the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show at Madison Square Garden was wonderfully exciting. The atmosphere in the Madison Square Garden arena was exhilarating for all…especially for the exhibitors, the dogs and this judge for sure. Sean...Read more
In beautiful New York, in one of the most famous venues in the world, seven dogs were about to enter a ring through purple gates with a gold emblem onto a floor awash in green. It is a spectacle like no other...Read more
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Mother: Mary Margaret Carle
Arthur Gossett was the third child born to John L and Mary Margaret Gossett. He was born in August 1882 and died before 1916. His mother's obituary reads, "To this union were born five children, Charles of Leesburg, Mrs. Cora Sexton, of near Leesburg, Arthur and Walter who have gone before her to the world unknown to us, and Homer of Dayton." It is likely that his death occurred before 1908 because he cannot be found in the 1910 census and there is no record of his death certificate in Family Search Pilot Site's database Ohio Deaths 1908-1953.
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Calista Flockhart Gets a New Love Interest on 'Brothers & Sisters'
The new man in her life will be 'Army Wives' actor Jeremy Davidson, according to Entertainment Weekly. Davidson, whose character hasn't been given a name yet, will appear in a multi-episode arc as a man Kitty first meets while she's living in Ojai during her year of transition.
According to David Marshall Grant, executive producer of 'Brothers & Sisters,' Davidson's character will be very different than Kitty's last husband Robert, who died in a fatal car crash at the end of the fourth season. In fact, Grant says Kitty's new love interest will be different than any of the men she has had relationships with in the past.
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SANFORD, Fla. -- Hundreds of people marched to a city commissioner meeting in Sanford Monday to demand the arrest of George Zimmerman in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.
Chanting "Justice for Trayvon," supporters delivered a petition with two million signatures, asking to take Zimmerman in to custody.
"DO THE RIGHT THING! DO THE RIGHT THING! ARREST ZIMMERMAN NOW," demanded Al Sharpton of the Sanford City Commissioners.
With more than 500 people packed into the meeting, Al Sharpton had the crowd on their feet speaking about the role race played in Trayvon Martin's death.
"You are making the world know you as a place of racial intolerance and double standards," he said.
The storyline grew more complicated though, after the Sanford Police Department confirmed reports that witnesses saw Martin attack George Zimmerman and push him to the ground.
"They have had to deal with insults and castigations and rumors. But they held their heads up high," he said.
His parents were flanked by supporters throughout the day, speaking at a number of rallies and fighting back tears at the city commissioners' meeting.
"My heart is broken. That is the first and foremost. That was my baby," said Trayvon Martin's mother,Sybrina Fulton.
"We're not asking for an eye for an eye, we're asking for justice, justice, justice," said Trayvon's father,
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There's a bit of a slump in home sales in Houston recently. In February, sales of single family homes were down 5.8
percent compared to February of 2009.
However, that's still an improvement from January which saw a 12.3 percent decline in home sales.
The numbers released by the Houston Association of Realtors show that while overall sales are down, the sale
of homes in the $250,000 and up market is on the rise. HAR Chair Margie Dorrance says that segment of the
market saw double digit gains.
"The above $500,000 segment last month was exceedingly strong. This month, we're starting down at the $250,000 price point. From $250,000 and up it's about 15 percent. That is a wonderful number, we really are in a very enviable position among cities in the country."
Houston also saw improvement in the appreciation of home values. Dorrance says the average price of a single family home is up 12.3 percent and the median price is up 6.5 percentξfrom one year ago.
"When you see those average prices continuing to rise, when you see that median price continuing to rise, that's telling you that the upper end of the market is truly showing great strength."
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IBD vs. IBS When you are matched up to a potential family member at one of the genetic testing services, they do so by finding segments of DNA where the alleles are the same over a minimum distance of both your and your match's DNA. At least that's what is supposed to happen. There are several things that can go wrong when matching segments between people and here we're going to discuss the unfortunate incident of … Read entire article »
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Recently canceled shows I mourn
Maybe not in the same way I mourn my culty loves and classic '80s shows, but there are a few worth mentioning....
Yep, I know, I am one of Those People -- a fan of Moonlight. Though I agree it was weak when it returned after the writer's strike, there were lots of things to love about this show: the vampire lore, the episodic mysteries, the way they could have taken the love story (had they not muffed it up in the last four episodes), the actors (Jason Dohring and Alex O'Laughlin; not Sophia Myles). I can't believe that I won't find out more of the back story with Joseph's family and Coraline.
Nina Tassler responds to Moonlight fans ... sort of - TCA Report
Anyway, I caught up with Tassler at the CBS party that night, and I told her about the comments I was getting. When I speculated that I didn't even think the Jericho fans were that passionate, she retorted, "I think they were. The Jericho fans ... I spent a lot of time looking the blogs and the website. Look, I don't want to say Moonlight fans weren't fans of the show. They were. But in sort of sifting through all of it (the e-mails, etc.) it was very much about 'our vampire, Alex (O'Laughlin).'" When I mentioned that some of the comments were pretty ugly, she just looked at me and said, "It's not a pretty business."
CBS executive session: Peterson's CSI departure, Moonlight fans, and a different sensibility - TCA Report
Anyway, she addressed the departure of William Peterson from CSI, just about right off the bat, giving the gathered writers a clue as to the nature of the character who will be coming in to fill his void. Oh, and Tassler is studying to become a cantor. For some reason, a reporter asked her about that.
The Brought to You by TV Squad Award: Winner - VIDEO
Product placement is everywhere, inescapable. According to Dr. Jean Kilbourne, author of Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel, Americans are exposed to approximately 3000 advertisements every single day. Kilbourne has a compelling video called Killing Us Softly that reveals how insidious advertisements are. Ads tell us that women should be thinner, quieter, nicer, want to have cleaner houses. They tell us that men are boarish, lust after women while drinking cheap beers, and order endless rounds of pizza without ever developing a gut. Advertisements not only tell us what we should buy: They tell us how we should think and feel about things and who we should be.
Unfortunately, the price of our entertainment is advertisements. Even when you go to the movies these days, before you have seen any previews, you have seen six commercials for new phones from Verizon and Sprint; and you have paid handsomely for the privilege. This TV Squad Award is amusing, but it is also a testament to how ubiquitous ads are: They have now found their way into the very scripts of some of our very best shows. The only advantage shows like Lost and Battlestar Galactica have is that they mostly take place anachronistically, so advertising would stand out too ridiculously. However, sadly, other outstanding shows have succumbed. And one of the finest is TV Squad's choice to win this award.
The Arrested Development Award: Winner - VIDEO
The Readers Choice Award goes to Moonlight, the vampire-themed crime-drama-romance that amassed an insane amount of fans during its short run. And it still might come back on another network, so we'll keep our collective fingers crossed on that.
The TV Squadders' pick is Journeyman. Here's why:
1. Time-traveling is cool. The idea of time-travel is always intriguing, as evidenced by other shows like Quantum Leap and Sliders. What's cool about Journeyman is that Dan Vasser, played by Kevin McKidd, is just a normal guy who could be any one of us. At first, he hates the time-traveling. It interrupts his life and causes undue stress, both at home and work. But later, when given the opportunity to make it stop, he chooses to keep time-traveling. He knows he's been chosen for a reason, and feels it's his calling to help people right the wrongs of history. Never mind that every episode made me wonder how much of history he changed by leaping into the past. I can only imagine that even the smallest of events might drastically alter the space-time continuum.
The Nuttiest Fans Award: Winner - VIDEO
Punches were thrown, names were called, hearts were broken, but the TV Squad team has made its decision. Not only did Moonlight win the Readers Choice, but we decided that the fans of the show are the most scarily hardcore out of the five nominees.
This was a tough decision, with both the fans of Jericho and members of the Colbert Nation putting up a fair fight. All three groups have done considerable work for charity and have made their dedication well-known through various bizarre acts of fan-love. However, the overwhelming excitement for Moonlight has been compared to the likes of the the Beatlemania era. For a show that has lasted only one season, that's pretty darn impressive.
I experienced some of this manic fanaticism first-hand. As I have mentioned before, I attended the Moonlight panel at this year's New York Comic-Con. I spent the majority of the session in the secluded balcony seating, as I was genuinely a little freaked out by the shrieking horde below. Luckily, I had made it up there before the stars of the show, Alex O'Loughlin and Jason Dohring, appeared onstage. My eardrums would have burst otherwise, I swear. However, even that couldn't compare to the intensity of the crowd's reactions during the clips from the show itself. Words cannot describe the shrill, absolute glee that filled the room, especially when Shannyn Sossamon got a chair leg through the chest. It's stuff like this that drives the Moonlight fans crazy:
Fans have also teamed up with Red Cross in organizing dozens of blood drives across the country. Over 3,000 fans promised to donate a pint each in an effort to show their support for a possible Season Two. Even show star O'Loughlin joined in, serving as the official spokesman for the effort, as the drive followed him through various promotional appearances.
What is it about vampire-themed things that make fans extra nutty? Anne Rice's work has had incredible followings, the mediocre Twilight series has an unusually large fanbase and Sesame Street's Count has groupies lined up 'round the block. I guess ladies can't resist broody, pale men and their sharpened canines. If you need some convincing, check out some full episodes at CBS.com and reviews right here on TV Squad.
The Brought to You by TV Squad Award nominees
As it turns out, there were four stand-out nominees; I will tell you who they are after the jump, and then you will have a chance to vote for the Reader's Choice winner (which, in this case, is actually an obnoxious loser). But I did want to mention two runners up: 30 Rock gets an honorable mention for its mention of Verizon, but it doesn't quite make the cut because of the humorous way it handles the mention, and the show's ability to poke fun at itself. The other honorable mention goes to Ugly Betty for its hour-long ad for Wicked, but it still didn't quite make the cut.
So, the nominees for the most obnoxious abuse of product placement within their episodes are ...
The Arrested Development Award Nominees
Here at TV Squad, we're doing our part to bring attention to cool shows that were axed in the recent upfront announcements. Last week, I put out a call for considerations for The Arrested Development Award, a.k.a. The Show Least Deserving of Cancellation Award.
You made your opinions known - thank you! - and now we're into Phase 2: The Nominees. The Squad will pick our own winner, but we're giving you the chance to pick a Reader's Choice winner. Here are the nominees, and be sure to vote in the poll at the bottom.
Five things I learned from TV this week
Who says you can't learn anything from television? We talk about a lot of things here on TV Squad each week, and it's amazing what TV Squad and TV in general can teach you about life.
TV ... it's like the Bible!
1. America likes making a point rather than rewarding talent. Let me say upfront that even though I wrote this, I still think that David Cook is a good singer, and it was great that the American Idol final came down to him and David Archuleta. But I'm baffled as to why he won by 12 million votes! It's almost as if viewers were voting for Cook not just because they liked him, but because they didn't want to fulfill the predictions many had weeks and weeks ago that Archuleta would win (as if the kid could control any of that). They didn't want to prove to everyone that American Idol is predictable, or that Simon's comments about Archuleta winning the final night of singing meant anything. And what about that night? Come on, Archuleta clearly won that night, but it's almost as if they don't even have to have that final night of singing, because fans are clearly voting for other reasons. The Archuleta backlash has to be one of the weirder things that has happened this TV season. I have a very good friend who is a Cook fanatic. Nothing could make her say anything bad about him and I think she broke her phone calling in to vote for him, and even she admits that Archuleta did better that last night. I think fans convinced themselves that they had to vote for the "rocker" (cough cough) and not the kid who sings well (and I have to disagree with my cohort Debra - there's nothing "unique" about Cook).
Moonlight: Sonata (series finale) - VIDEO
(S01E16) "Leeroy Jenkins!!!!"-- Logan Griffen
I deliberately chose a humorous quote to help us say farewell to Moonlight, rather than a more somber one. But other quotes in the running were: "Can my code name be Lando Calrissian?" and "It's going to be a freaking vampire apocalypse." It is not a spoiler but a fact that CBS decided earlier this week not to pick up Moonlight for a second season. The fat lady hasn't finished quite singing yet, though: Our own Brett Love reported that Nikke Fink thinks the CW might pick up the show after all. So, keep your eyes pealed for that possible announcement.
In the meantime, however, we have the season (and, thus far, series) finale to contend with. I don't know whether the writers suspected that the series would be ending, but surely they knew (along with everyone else) that the show was on the bubble. So, they ended the season in a manner that would provide some closure for us all, while also keeping things open in case it was continued. I, for one, appreciate that.
The Upfronts: CBS
Returning: The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Rules of Engagement, The Unit, Cold Case, Numb3rs, Criminal Minds, The Ghost Whisperer, CSI, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, NCIS, 60 Minutes, Without A Trace, Survivor, The Amazing Race
Out: Shark, Moonlight, Cane, Kid Nation, Power of 10, Secret Talents of the Stars, Viva Laughlin, Welcome to the Captain
New: The Worst Week, Project Gary, The Ex List, Eleventh Hour, The Mentalist
Mid-season: Harper's Island, Rules of Engagement
Schedule and detailed descriptions of the new shows coming soon, after the jump.
Moonlight isn't done yet...
Moonlight is not going to just go away quietly and join that long list of one-and-done shows. People keep saying it's over, but apparently not everyone is listening. The latest rumor, from Nikki Finke's blog, has the show landing at the CW. And how would that work, considering that the CW has already made their schedule? I'm glad you asked.
You may recall a post from a few days ago about the network throwing in the towel on Sunday nights. That has now been confirmed with their upfront announcements. Sundays have now been outsourced. Moonlight comes back into the picture as a possibility to fill one of those two hours for Media Rights Capital, the new programmers for Sunday nights. If they could get even 60 to 70 percent of the show's viewers to make the move with them, it could be the most watched show on the network. Something that sounds very plausible given the loyal following the show has developed. It's still firmly in long-shot territory, but has the makings of quite a story.
Moonlight done, say CBS sources
This will cast a pall at this month's Moonlight Convention, I'll bet.
It's time to intensify Operation: Renew Moonlight!
Moonlight: What's Left Behind
This was a great episode, with a twist! But the twist can wait until after the jump. One of the most interesting things about this episode was how Mick's longing to be human (with Josef hilariously teasing him about blood oranges and how confusing that must be) was the bread at the beginning at the end that sandwiched the rest of the episode. His longing has always been there, but it has become more pronounced in some ways because of his short stint as a human, and also because of certain revelations from this episode.
We also got to find out Josef's one regret about being a vampire, which I don't think he admits to very often. But first things first: There is a little boy missing, and Mick is going to find him.
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|Using water to wash concrete should be eliminated during drought periods. Brooms should be used instead.
The urge to beautify yards and landscapes tends to accompany the spring season.
But local residents should remember that Carbon County ounty is facing a drought situation and water conservation should be at the top of to do lists.
Utah is one of the five fastest growing states in the nation.
From 1990 to 2000, the statewide population increased by more than 510,000 people to top the 2.2 million mark.
According to the governor's planning and budget office, Utah's rapid growth will continue, with the population more than doubling to nearly 5 million by the year 2050.
As the state's population grows, so will the demand for Utah's limited water resources.
If Utah's municipal and industrial water demand increase at the same rate as the population growth, the state is headed for trouble, according to the governor's office
Utahns currently use more water then they need, especially on landscapes.
Therefore, the opportunity exists to avoid many drought related problems by reducing water usage to a more efficient level.
Increased efficiency will reduce demands and help water suppliers meet the increased future needs, pointed out the state agency.
Reducing demands, in turn, will delay expensive upgrades to existing water facilities. Conserving water also helps conserve energy, noted state officials.
When people use less water, less energy is required for treatment, pumping and distribution.
Tips for water conservationAccording to the Utah Division of Natural Resources local residents can use the following methods to improve their water conservation efforts.
Water your lawn only when it needs it. If you leave footprints on the grass, it is usually time to water.
Install drip irrigation systems for trees, shrubs and flowers.
Avoid watering your lawn on windy days. Depending on the wind you could lose more than you are putting on.
Set the kitchen timer when you water by hose.
Test soil moisture with a soil probe or screwdriver before you water. If the soil is moist, don't water.
State officials have developed several conservation tips for local consumers to consider when watering outside.
The recommendations include:
Visually inspecting sprinkler systems once a month during daylight hours.
Avoid watering landscapes or gardens during the hottest hours of the day - from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. - to minimize evaporation.
Water your landscape in cycles by reducing the number of minutes on your timer and using multiple start times spaced one hour apart.
This allows the water to soak into the soil and avoids runoff.
Turn your sprinkler system off during or after a rainstorm and leave it off until the plants need to be watered again.
Consider installing an automatic rain shutoff device on your sprinkler system.
Try to add more days between watering.
Allowing your lawn to dry out between watering creates deeper roots and allows you to water deeper and less often.
Watch out for broken sprinklers, open hydrants, broken pipes and any other significant water losses in your community. Be sure to notify the property owner or the water district of the problem.
Make sure the water coming out of your sprinklers is not misting and drifting away in the wind. This is usually caused by too high of pressure�if necessary, install a pressure reducer on your sprinkler line.
Turn back your automatic timers in the spring and fall. Water only once or twice a week during the spring and fall. Once the cold weather has set in stop watering all together.
By following a few easy steps we can make a big impact on water conservation. For more information and helpful tips, you can go to the Utah Division of Natural Resources website at www.nr.utah.gov.
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Thanks Gary. I suspected that my last holdouts included unfamiliar words with unchecked letters to complicate the process. I did get vendetta, and now looking at "turning in" again, that makes sense.
Alice: that climber in a forest is a woody plant I had never heard of: LIANA. And backwards (retracted), it's a nail (a claw).
Inside of "unhatted Nevadan" you can find VENDETTA if you read some of the letters backwards (turning).
1D also I had never heard of: CAITIFF. It means villain and the wordplay is C(for captain) + TIFF surrounding A and I (a piece of ivory).
And in 6D, yes.
What Bartles said!! I couldn't even attempt this puzzle this week (too busy, too difficult) but I loved the comments! Also agree with HG, love that those who have finished keep visiting here to help out others! Bill, you were so helpful with my first attempt, I loved your style!
No time to read the archives, but finally finished after picking away all week - what a journey! Would appreciate some clarification for a couple of the parses to make sure I got them straight: 13A, 19A 1D. And in 6D, does C = average? Many thanks.
Thanks GeorgeF!
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New lease of life for empty pub rumoured
Posted: January 31, 2014|
Rumours abound in Hester's Way that a pub once compared to the Marie Celeste may return.
The Gold Cup on the corner of Prince Elizabeth way and Coronation Square was closed suddenly in 2005, with glasses still on the bar, and has remained locked and shuttered ever since.
But last week workmen arrived and removed the sign.
And locals have heard that the pub may be about to reopen.
One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: "A friend of ours said it might be a Wetherspoons.
"I used to go to the Gold Cup a long time ago but I don't know if I would now."
But another resident, who only wanted to be identified as Debbie, said: "I'd go there. But I really want it to be a good, respectable family place, not a pub for riff-raff.
"I think it would be good to have one open again."
Debbie's friend said: "I was told that a woman has bought it and taken it over and it's going to open again."
But despite the rumours, neighbouring businesses to the pub haven't heard anything. Munya Geza, who works in Betfred three doors away from the shell of the Gold Cup, said: "We haven't had a letter or heard anything at all, no."
And at the popular corner cafe, Carmello's, the owner – who said "everyone knows me as Carmello's Tommy" – added: "I don't know anything about the pub.
"There's a chicken shop going to open two doors away."
But not everyone was enthusiastic about the possibility of the square having a pub for the first time in nine years.
One neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: "I don't know whether it will work. They've tried pubs there before and changed them and they've always been a bit of a nightmare really."
When the new owners of the square went inside the pub for the first time in eight years last spring, they saw the grim sight of half-full glasses and dirty plates still sitting on the bar, and beer pumps covered in years of dust and grime.
Parts of the ceiling had collapsed, the floor was pocked with holes where the wooden surface has caved in, and the toilets were broken.
Despite the rumours and the activity of workmen last week, yesterday the pub remained silent with its windows covered by plywood and steel and high fences barring access to the door and yard behind.
The group of investors which are now the owners of Coronation Square, are working to revamp and regenerate the shopping area.
They are funding new frontages to shops and renovating flats above them into high-spec living accommodation.
They have employed commercial estate agency Savills in Bristol to try to find new tenants for the pub.
Nobody from Savills or the owners was available to comment, but Wetherspoons said they were not looking at taking on the pub.


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Despite their exodus from the Nigerian capital market at the outset of the global financial crisis, foreign investors are staging a comeback, UDEME EKWERE writes
The total amount of foreign portfolio investment in the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the 11 months ended November 30, 2012 stood at N733bn.
The amount, which indicates the total inflow and outflow of FPI in the market from January to November 2012 is N114.86bn or 14 per cent lower than the N847.9bn recorded at the end of 2011.
Investigations by our correspondent at the NSE showed that the total inflow of FPI within the period under consideration stood at N419.50bn, representing a decline of 18 per cent or N93.22bn compared to the N512.72bn recorded at the end of 2011.
The total outflow between January and November 2012 was N313.55bn, representing a decline of N21.60bn or 6.4 per cent compared to the N335.15bn recorded in December 2011.
Foreign portfolio investments represent the passive holding of securities and other financial assets, which may not entail active management or control of the issuer. They are usually positively influenced by high rates of return and reduction of risk through geographic diversification.
The return on FPI is normally in the form of interest payments or non-voting dividends.
Confirming the level of FPIs to our correspondent on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer, NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema, said foreign investors had continually been showing interest in the Nigerian market due to the various reforms carried out in the Exchange in the last few years.
He said the reforms had impacted positively on the market and were attracting foreign investors, who look out for strong emerging markets where they could invest.
Onyema explained that the NSE was glad to note that there had also been increased participation by local investors, who had begun returning to the market after their huge exit following the global meltdown and the banking sector crisis in 2009.
He said, "Last year, the NSE recorded local participation of 44 per cent, while foreign participation accounted for 56 per cent of activities in the same year. The rally we saw in the market in 2012 was on the back of foreign investments.
"It is also good that our local investors have started to return to the market and we are very hopeful that we will see more of this in 2013. We at the Exchange are hopeful that the market will pick up further this year.
"It is important to state here that the Nigerian stock market has been cleaned up to give good returns to foreign investors and our market is too big to be ignored by foreign investors who are looking to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the African market and other emerging economies. This is what has kept these investors."
The Chief Executive Officer, Proshare Nigeria Limited, Mr. Olufemi Awoyemi, said some foreign investors had been attracted by the exchange rates in the financial market. He, however, said the capital market regulators had the duty of ensuring more local investments in the market.
He said, "We can say that the exchange rate regime makes it attractive for foreign investors to move some of their portfolio into Nigeria at this point. However, government and the regulators have to do more to strengthen local participation in the market.
"If states cannot raise bonds because of the price/cost of government borrowings in the bond and treasury bills market, and if stockbrokers and retail investors cannot access margin or business loans to purchase stocks, then local participation cannot increase in the market."
The Chief Responsibility Officer, Value Investing Limited, Mr. Seye Adetunmbi, said the fact that international investors expressed interest in the market was a good development.
According to him, for foreign investors to see the need to invest in a market shows that the market is recording improved activities and increased returns on investment.
Adetunmbi said, "Professionally and technically speaking, if foreign investors are interested in your stock market, it signals positive tiding, which means the market is performing and returning considerable competitive yield on investment, or at least, has the capacity of capital growth worth the investment criteria of international investors.
"It also depicts a safe investment haven, and in essence, it challenges the local players to explore the market better. Competition in an open market economy is healthy for the market."
He added that the regulators were left with the function of ensuring that activities in the market were as they should, without any form of collaboration and manipulation of the prices of shares.
Adetunmbi said if the foreign interest in the Nigerian market was in response to good market fundamentals, there should not be cause for alarm, adding that most rational investors would not leave a safe investment haven on a sentimental note.