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Head of Public
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Public Affairs
Head of Public
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Public Affairs
The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) invites nominations
and applications for the position of Head of Public Affairs.
Founded by the Hong Kong Government in 1989, the University
has become a thriving student-centered institution, focused on providing
learning opportunities primarily for adults through open access and distance
education. In recent years the University has expanded to offer local
full-time degree programmes. It has also made its endeavours to offer
programmes in mainland China for some years. Over the last two decades
more than 140,000 Hong Kong public have studied with the University to gain new
skills, knowledge and qualifications that help them succeed in careers and
life. Currently, the University has a student population of 17,000,
including 3,000 undergraduates taking full-time courses on campus.
The University will soon open a new extension on its main
campus. Since last year it has embarked on a Centre for Innovation
project, established a Centre for e-learning and is making transition to
becoming a more flexible and multi-modal institution catering for the needs of
more diverse groups in Hong Kong and abroad.
While it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the
University seeks a high-calibre professional to lead, develop and implement an
integrated communication, marketing and other necessary endeavours to help the
University fulfil its mission and strategic objectives.
The Head of Public Affairs shall be responsible to the
President for the overall management of the Public Affairs Unit. The
incumbent shall see to the effective functioning of the Public Affairs Unit,
including undertaking strategic analysis and planning, handling public
relations, enhancing the image of the University, mounting effective marketing
campaigns for recruitment of students, fostering alumni relations, soliciting
donations, sponsorship and collaboration partners, publishing newsletters and
the University annual report and running the Information Centre as an efficient
hub for enquiries and information dissemination.
The incumbent should have broad relevant experience and
proven records of success in relevant fields; a creative mind and sound
judgement; excellent inter-personal skills; interest in and passion for
education and ability to motivate and mobilise teams for high achievement and
continuous improvement. Applicants are expected to have at least an
honours degree and ten years' relevant post-qualification experience.
Remuneration Package
An excellent remuneration package will be offered,
including basic monthly salary, monthly composite cash allowance, annual leave,
medical & dental schemes, life insurance and contract-end gratuity
(inclusive of such statutory benefits as Mandatory Provident Fund).
Appointment will normally be made on a 4-year contract, renewable subject to
mutual consent.
Persons interested in being considered for the position or
wishing to nominate suitable candidates for consideration are invited to write
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As it says above just bought a rechargeable polisher from Lidl.
It looks ok and has the following attributes:
1/ Red dot award 2008 for innovative design.
2/ TUV sud certified, field tested and long term tested.
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I haven't used it yet but my plan is to thoroughly clean the car and dry. Then use it to apply/ buff some auto glym super resin polish then some suitable liquid wax which I think I'll buy this afternoon from Halfords any recommendations?
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Bruins forward Shawn Thornton joined Dennis & Callahan on Wednesday for his weekly discussion, as the B's prepare for a Thursday night game in Montreal against the Canadiens.
Thornton said players who join the Bruins should know how heated this rivalry can be before stepping onto the ice.
"You are expected to, but it probably took a game or three for me to actually really understand it," he said. "Now I fully embrace it."
Added Thornton: "You just get an appreciation for the deep-rooted history of hatred for each other. Being in that building and then coming into our building, there's an energy level that you don't really know about until you're involved in it. I'm excited for our new guys to actually get a taste of it here."
Despite the nastiness that sometimes has surrounded the rivalry, Thornton said he feels comfortable mingling with the locals while in the city.
"They're very knowledgeable fans up there. They're very passionate, obviously," he said. "For the most part, they're hockey fans. Even if they don't like us, there might be some chirping and stuff, but no [more than that]."
There has been a movement to curtail fighting in hockey, but Thornton said he does not believe it will be banned from the game while he is playing.
"I think they want it in the game. I think everybody wants it in the game," Thornton said. "But they're kind of at a stage now with all the [concussion] stuff going on that the league's been put in a position that they have to cover their own [butts] about it. I think that's the biggest reason that you feel this sort of push towards I guess it being phased out a little. But I think it's more about covering their own [butts] than anything else."
Thornton said in-game hits are far more of a concern than dropping the gloves with an opponent.
"Listen, I go into a fight, I know what I'm doing. It's very rare that we're getting hurt in a fight," Thornton said. "I don't know the stats — I've argued it before and I should probably get the numbers — but the amount of concussions that have come from fighting in the last 10 years as opposed to guys that have been hit? We're running around there at whatever, 30 miles per hour in a closed atmosphere with no out of bounds. There's going to be some injuries. There's nowhere to go except the boards, and those aren't as forgiving as people think.
"They have to get rid of cheap shots, the hits from behind, the head shots, the elbows to the head, stuff like that. That's where it's coming from. If you're not expecting it, that's when you get hurt. I think for the majority of us, when we're fighting, we're fairly prepared, we know what we're doing. I know what I'm signing up for."
Thornton said he doesn't believe anyone on the Bruins is opposed to fighting.
"Not a one on my team as far as I know," Thornton said. "As far as I know our team — you'd have to pose the question to everyone, but I can't see anyone on our team that doesn't think it's a great part of the game. We might be a little biased, the way our team's built. I think everyone appreciates the job that is done and how important it is to the game in some situations."
Following are more highlights from the conversation. To hear the interview, go to the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page [2]. For more Bruins news, visit the team page at weei.com/bruins [3].
On new teammate Loui Eriksson: "I like Loui, I think he fits well there. He's very smart defensively. He's not flashy, but he gets the job done. He's been a great guy in the locker room. Having him with [Brad Marchand] and [Patrice Bergeron], I think it's been a good fit so far. Same thing with Reilly Smith. Nobody really talks about him in that trade, but he's been an unbelievable player for us. We might have stolen somebody there. He's been really good."
On the challenge of playing on the road in hockey as compared to football: "Historically we've been a pretty good road team. In hockey it's a little different. I don't know, I like the road. I like it that there's no distractions. All you do is focus on playing hockey. I don't mind being on the road. I don't think it's as much of a disadvantage as it would be in football."
On the Olympic break: "That's a long ways to Sochi. We're going to probably have to manage rest a lot with those guys that have to go there and play there for two weeks. For the rest of us, we'll get a nice little break. We'll be fairly fresh coming out of it. Those are the best players in the world, so when they come back, after a week off, they'll be firing on all cylinders. So, the guys that are going have to manage the rest. The guys that aren't going have to make sure they stay on top of their game while we're off. But you know what, it's a great platform for the game, the Olympic hockey. I think they're going to start marketing it fairly well. I think it's great for the sport worldwide."
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[2] http://audio.weei.com/weei/dennis_and_callahan.htm?resultType=media&media=audio
[3] http://www.weei.com/teams/bruins/home


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CLUBS seem to have more than their share of trouble in getting radio sets to give clear and undistorted reproduction of the ether waves. This is a typical letter received last week: "Our club has a membership of one hundred men, and although most of us have sets at home which work satisfactorily, we cannot get a set that will give good results at the club.
March 15, 1925
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Great news this week. Nearly 11,000 people have used their KiwiSaver accounts in the past year to buy a first home. It's two fingers up to the naysayers who claim it's impossible to buy a first home in New Zealand.
Over the past year, I've talked to more and more first-home buyers who have used their KiwiSaver accounts to get a foot in the door of home ownership.
Some would have saved their deposit anyway. But most say KiwiSaver's first-home subsidies and/or withdrawal provisions got them over the line.
There are two ways to use KiwiSaver money for a first home. One is a first-home withdrawal of the employee and employer's contributions. There is no income or property price cap for this. Anyone who has contributed to KiwiSaver for three years or more can do it.
The second is the first-home deposit subsidy of $1000 a year for each saver for up to five years, which can add up to $10,000 for a couple. It has an income cap of $100,000 for one or two people and $140,000 for three or more.
And it's available only for properties costing up to $400,000 in Auckland (less elsewhere).
Before anyone says "that's impossible, the average house price in Auckland is $628,205", check out the link http://tinyurl.com/qd8223q to see at least 1200 Auckland properties for sale for less than $400,000. They're first homes, not renovated Ponsonby villas.
Mortgage broker Jeff Royle, of iLender, says a good number of his first-home buyers are settling for sub-$400,000 properties. About half are using KiwiSaver money. Without it most would not have been able to buy.
Late last month, a 25-year-old computer engineer client used KiwiSaver to buy a $280,000 ex-state "do-up" in Glen Innes. It's not where he wants to live, but by improving the property he can expect to build up some equity and move on.
The idea of lowering their sights to something less than a grand palace with multiple bathrooms and shopping in less desirable suburbs is sinking in with first-home buyers, says Royle. One client, Wellingtonian Jonathan Swadling and his partner, Diana, were saving for a first home in north Porirua but switched their hunt to Kapiti, bringing forward the purchase by a couple of years.
"Suddenly [by looking at a cheaper suburb] we had sufficient money in the bank and KiwiSaver to buy now rather than waiting."
The couple's property cost $287,500 and their KiwiSaver withdrawal of $13,500 was almost enough to cover a 5 per cent deposit of $14,350.
Swadling believes many first-home buyers want to live in the style of their parents, or take a negative view.
"No one is going to say it is easy," he says. "But there are too many people listening to the ones that say it is impossible. I would say they should go out and investigate for themselves and see what they can do."
Trade Me member Tanya93 put into words what many first-home buyers feel about the "grime and floral prints" in the first-home market. She posted on the community forums that she had been spoiled by living in a nice rental, and was asking for advice on how to spot potential in "dumps".
"I do find it very hard to look past ugly carpet, etc ... I just need to suck it up, I think."
It's a big, brave step for any first-home buyer to lower his or her sights from a perfect home in a desirable suburb to a box with dated kitchen and ugly wallpaper in Mt Wellington, Mt Roskill, Glenfield or Kelston.
The naysayers will claim it's not possible to save a home deposit, with or without KiwiSaver.
But people on low incomes do it. I had the pleasure of interviewing a Ngai Tahu woman last year who started saving for her first home at 16. When she bought four years later, her friends were amazed.
Ondine Grace's story can be found on the Sorted.org.nz website. She lived cheaply, finding creative ways to save every last dollar. Money from KiwiSaver and the Ngai Tahu Whai Rawa matched savings scheme enabled her to buy a couple of years earlier than she'd planned.
About 25 per cent of Royle's first-home-buyer clients have financial support from their parents. And before the naysayers jump on that figure, it means 75 per cent don't get any help from their families and do it completely themselves.
It's not unusual to have 20-somethings buying their first home, says mortgage broker Stuart Wills of Mortgage Link West.
They don't always have high incomes either. Wills' clients Yasmin and Steven Kelly were just five years into teaching careers when they bought a 4-5 bedroom house for $365,000 in Te Atatu South last November.
They had planned to work overseas to save a house deposit, but found they had enough in their KiwiSaver accounts for a deposit. Three weeks later Wills had arranged a mortgage and the couple had found a property.
The mortgage, says Yasmin Kelly, costs them $140 a week more than rent had, which is not a huge hardship for them.
Buying a first home at such short notice was daunting for the couple. Wills schooled them in what to do and handled the tricky bits such as negotiating with the bank and making sure their real estate agent would take their KiwiSaver balance as a deposit.
The Kellys say they opted into KiwiSaver on day one of their teaching jobs so didn't notice the KiwiSaver contributions going.
One of the big issues with buying your first home with KiwiSaver, says Wills, is that lenders and estate agents often don't understand the process.
The KiwiSaver money is a contribution to a deposit, and can't be paid to a real estate agent's trust fund. It is paid to the solicitor on the day the purchase of the property is settled.
"Therefore this money is not available to form part of the initial deposit on the house, which is typically due on signing of the agreement," he said. "Unless the buyer is able to use their own money or family money, there will be no deposit available at the time of signing a purchase agreement or when the purchase goes unconditional."
The downside for vendors is that the buyer isn't putting any money on the table, which means they could pull out. But vendors are starting to get used to the idea, says Wills.
In Swadling's case the vendor was happy for the deposit to be in his lawyer's trust account rather than the real estate agent's.
Once Wills has talked to an agent he or she will usually redo the paperwork. If not, buyers have to find their own money or borrow to put a deposit down until the KiwiSaver money comes through.
It also takes about four weeks for the administration of the first-home subsidy through Housing NZ and there is a reasonable amount of paperwork to fill in. So don't leave it too long. Getting the first-home withdrawal is usually quicker, depending on the scheme provider, says Wills.
One big threat hangs over first-home buyers, although not everyone believes it will materialise. That is the Reserve Bank raising the minimum loan to value ratio as it is discussing.
This, says Royle, would price virtually all his first-time buyers out of the market. None has saved more than a 5 per cent deposit.
Every day, he says, he gets panicked calls from would-be first-home buyers who fear the move would set them back.


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Lock Haven Express (Newspaper) - July 1, 1890, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania NINTH YEAB-NO. 104, LOCK HAVEN, PA.. TUESDAY. JULY 1. 1890. PBICE-TWO CENTS EVENING EXPRESS KINSLOK BKOTHKRS---pUBUSUKKS CURRENT COMMENT. ANVIJOliY else who wants to buy the State of Louisiana will have to treat with the Lottery men hereafter. According to Superintendent of the Census Porter the population of this Nation is 61,500,000, which is another wson why we spell Nation with a big: N. The aeroi-annual report that Mr. , Blaine will ntBign from the Cabinet has onoe more been put in circulation for light summer reading and aa promptly denied. Tqe World's Fair Commission at Chicago b�> done well in selecting Hon. Thomas W. Palmer, of Michigan, aa its president. Mr. Palmer is a man of energy, enterprise and liberal ideas, and he will not allow tbs grass to grow under his fee*. lie is a millionaire with a well' stored mind and a patriotic spirit. Got. Campbell, of Ohio, sagely remarks that "Ohio Democrats do not dem.Hbu'-g ........27 27 Chlcit�o............21 (Cleveland........22 M Hionkiyu.........:{l I Buffalo.............H 85 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Won. Loat-i Won. Lout. Athletic...........;*7 1� 9t. Tjouls.........27 KocheBter........21 [Toledo..............21 2S Louisville........21� 25 Hyracuse..........2i! 3.1 Columbus........31 2d 'itrooklyn.........15 *Jy OUR LOCAL DRAG HIT. The Happenings in and About Lock Haven. TUB DEPENDENT PENSION ACT. ALL THE LATEST NEWS BEC0BDED, A Wedding at BMch Creek-Weather Prediction.-A Fatal Accident-Re�oIulions of Respect-Off ;For Scranton-Offlcers Elected^Heailquarters at Tyrone-Hope Hoie Meeting. Tuesday eveniBg,..Tune 17c!i, before the bonr of eight, all sorting room in Cbe Pres byterian obnrob in Beech Creek was occupied by persona ^assembled to witness the marriage of S. 1$. Glossner, of Blanch-ard, and MiSB Rebecca Fearon, of Beeob Creek. ^ Inside tbe white, ribbon, wbioh was about half tbe seat*, was filled op by invited guests. About fifteen minutes past eight tbe bridal party entered the ohuroh, attended by four gentlemen ushers: Messrs. John Haagen and Harry Fearon, of Beeob Creek; Harry Braijy, of Mill Hall, and Henry Quigley, of Blanohard. Tbo twain were made one iu a brief but appropriate ring ceremony by R�v. M. 8. Blair, pastor of the Christian Church at Blanobard. On leaving the obnrob tbe bridal party were greeted with musio by the Beeob Creek band. From half-past, eight to ten a very pleasant and enjoyable reception was 'ield for the immediate friend?, at tbeir home in Eagleville. Tbe Warm, congratulations and valuable presents bespeak the esteem in which both are held in this oommunity, where both are well known. A Booming Butlnels. Messrs. E. H. & W. T. Young are eroding a commodious new oigar factory in Farrandsville, tbe old building although quite large, not presenting the accommodations which the rapidly growing trade of that firm demands. The Renavo News says tbe new structure will be 32x45 feet and will be fitted oat with orery convenience for manafaeturtng cigars. It will have facilities for employing upwards of a hundred men. The Yonng Bro's bave an extraordinarily largo Uade which is due entirely to tbeir persevering efforts to give their customers the best of cigars. They use use none but tbe finest qualities of leaf tobacco and employ careful, competent men in every stage of the work of preparing cigars for the market. They established their factory in the Spring of 1881 and within a few years its brands of oigars bad attained a reputation tbat was equal or snperior to that of the oldest firm of tbe State. This reputation has since been growing every year. Muoh of their success is due also to tbe natural ability as a salesman of W. T. Young who devotes much attention to bis patrons in this section. With a new factory they will take a pronounced step forward. Committee Meeting. A meeting of the Y. M. C. A. committee of arrangements will be held to morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the office of S. M. MoCormiok, Esq.. at which all persons who bave ticket applications for membership are requested to be present. Up to this morning odb hundred and thirteen members bave been obtained. Two hundred are wanted before tbe Association will be organized permanently, and there is every indication that this number will be secured at an early date. On For Scranton. \\Tho regular train on tbo Beeob Creek railroad this morning bad throe coaobes attached which were pretty well tilled with Wallace men from Clearfield county, who were en route for Scranton to attend the Democratic State Convention. Tbe only Lock Haven man who boarded the train here was S. H. I'eale, Esq. A dozen or more Look Haven Democrats left on Sea Shore T5*pre�s ou the P. & E. railroad for Scranton. AXeetin�. in the T.bernade* The Seventh Day Adventists bave concluded to continue tbeir meetings in tbe tent iu front of the Court House during this week. To-night the subject of the sei-mou will be *'The longest propbetio period in tbe Bible." A song Bervice Is held every ovening bofore tbe preaching begins. All are cordially invited to at tend. The ministers In charge are Hev. J. S. Shrook and Rev. K. C. Russell. Kales Prescribed for Obtaining Awards Under the New Law. Goneral ftaum, the Commisisoner of Pensions, has hwugt!, witb the appro^sA of the yeoretary of tbe Interior, the following rules aud regulations for the information and government of persons making application for pension under tbe Dependent Pension Act, approved Jane 27, 1890. All pensions nnder this act will commence from tbe date of filing tbe application (executed after the passage of the act) in the Pension Bureau. No application or declaration will be good if executed before J une 27, 1890 (date of tbe aot), or if not in tbe form substantially prescribed by tbe Secretary. Discharge certificates need not be filed nntil called for. The rates of this law are not affected by tbe rank of the soldier. This aot provides the following rates: For dependent father or mother, $12; the widow, $8, and $2 additional for each child of soldier under 10 years; and if the widow dies, tbe child or children oao draw suoh pension. Tbe soldier is entitled to any rate from $6 to $13, according to inability to earn a support. A peuatouei under existing laws may apply under this one, or a pensioner under this one may apply under other laws, bnt oan draw only one pension at the Bame time. This law requires in a soldiers'* case: (1) An honorable discharge. (2) That he served at least ninety days. (3) A permanent physical or mental inability to earn a support, but not doe to vicious babits. (It need not bave originated in tbe service). In case of a widow: (1) That the soldier served at least ninety daj s (2) Tbat be was honorably discharged. (3) Proof of death, but it need not bave been tbe result of his army service. (4) Tbat the widow "is without other means of support than her daily labor." (5) That sbe married the soldier prior to June 27, 1890, date of tbe act. Independent parents' case: (1) Tbat tbe soldier died of a wound, injury or disease, wblcb under prior laws, would bave given him a pension. (2) That he left no' former child. (3) That mother (or father) is at present dependent on his or her manual labor, or the contributions of others not legally bound for her (or his) support. The rules and regulations of tbe Department will govern applicants and attorneys. The fee shall in no case be greater tban (10, and only as shall be agreed upon hereunder between the olaimant and agent. Besolutions of Respect. The teachers of the infant department of Trinity M. E- Sunday sohool, of wbioh Lola May King was a member, last Sunday prepared tbe following resolutions on the death of this little girl: Again has tbe grim messenger of death entered our school and taken from our midst one ot our brightest and sweetest little ones, Lola May King. While our hearts are filled with sadness we bow in meek submission to tbe will of Him who said: "Suffer little children to come unto Me and forbid them not; for suoh is tbe kingdom of Heaven." Resolud, Tbat to the sadly bereaved parents we tender our beartfelt sympathy and commend them to Him for comfort who gave them this little bud just long enongb to show them hoar fair a flower iu paradise may bloom. May tbey hear the voice of Jesus sweetly whispering to them; I take this little one And lay U on my breast, Protection It shall And in me. Ia me be tally blest. Retained, That the secretary record these resolutions and a copy be sent to tbe parents. Mbs. W. P. Porter, Mns. Jons R. Stevenson, Mrs. W. R. Donachv. FATHER MOLUNGER DYING Attention, Hand-ln-IIaml 1 A special meeting of HandinUand Hose Company will be held to-morrow evening at the usual hour. As the final arrangements will be made for the Fourth of July triu every member Is requested to be pies^ ent. .-. � . - Rope Hole Meelloc. A Bpeoial meeting of Hope Hose company has boen called for 8 o'clock this evening. The entertainmont committee desires a full attendance. Photographing the Bridges. Photographer Charles Dorey went to the Qreat Island this morning and made photographic views of the new iron bridges. Approaching End of the Priest Who Effected Marvelous Cares. PK0STBATE0 NEARLY TWO WEEKS. 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But even then there is an extra problem (#5 in my list), documented in
SJ-10-3 st0204 . . Speaking Stata: The limits of sample skewness and kurtosis
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N. J. Cox
Q3/10 SJ 10(3):482--495 (no commands)
uses Stata and Mata to show that sample skewness and
kurtosis are limited by sample size and that these limits
impart bias to estimation
Note that daily returns would increase any problems of dependence in time.
On 8 April 2013 16:33, LI Mengjia <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> I'm sorry I tried to attach the dta file here but the email is bounded. How should I give you the data to make my point clearer?
> Dear Nick,
> Thank you very much for your reply. The attachment is my data. I'm sorry for not offering it in the previous email. This is the first time I contact with statalist.
> The "doesn't work" appeared to be like this (perhaps this is the problem withe format in this column):
> . sktest Return if Fund == 000011.OF
> variable OF not found
> The major reason I want to do these tests is to explore whether female- or male-managed funds have a ï¼?more significant) positive skewness, which is actually preferred by investors. And similar reason to test kurtosis. I wish to test for individual fund is because I also want to have the proportion of funds managed by different genders that may have positive skewness.
> The return data is collected weekly while the other data I have is on a half-year base from 2005 to 2010. Since the time length is quite limited, I wish to see the results on each time spot as well as the whole period.
> I don't quite understand the 3rd point you mentioned. For the 4th one, I might also achieve the daily return that will generate a larger sample.
> I just started this and I will take into consideration seriously.
> Thank you again and regards,
> Amy
> å?¨ 2013-4-8ï¼?ä¸?å??10:22ï¼?Nick Cox <email@example.com> å??é??ï¼?
>> There is no problem in principle about specifying -if- with -sktest-.
>> Here is a dopey example:
>> . sysuse auto , clear
>> (1978 Automobile Data)
>> . sktest mpg if foreign
>> Skewness/Kurtosis tests for Normality
>> ------- joint ------
>> Variable | Obs Pr(Skewness) Pr(Kurtosis) adj chi2(2) Prob>chi2
>> -------------+---------------------------------------------------------------
>> mpg | 22 0.143 0.477 2.98 0.2250
>> You don't give your code or explain what "doesn't work" means,
>> contrary to request, so I can only guess that you made some syntax
>> error.
>> A bigger question is what are you going to do with the results and why
>> they are of interest.
>> 1. Suppose some panels fall one side and other panels fall the other
>> side of your chosen threshold significance level? What then?
>> 2. -sktest- tacitly assumes independence of observations. If this is
>> not valid for an -xt- problem, P-values are suspect, so decisions
>> based on them are shaky.
>> 3. Normality (Gaussianity) of the marginal distribution of the
>> response is not a requirement for much. In practice, marked skewness
>> for example might on various grounds fit better with (e.g.) fitting on
>> a log scale, but that's a rather different story. (As you have returns
>> as your response, that is unlikely to be possible.)
>> 4. 26 is a rather small sample size to estimate skewness and kurtosis.
>> The short answer to your question is "use a loop" and the mechanics of
>> what you are seeking are covered are an FAQ
>> FAQ . . . . . . . . . . Making foreach go through all values of a variable
>> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N. J. Cox
>> 8/05 Is there a way to tell Stata to try all values of a
>> particular variable in a foreach statement without
>> specifying them?
>> http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/data-management/try-all-values-with-foreach/
>> Nick
>> firstname.lastname@example.com
>> On 8 April 2013 15:06, LI Mengjia <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
>>> I want to run skewness and kurtosis normality test on my panel data in the following way:
>>> (1)For each Fund, and for each Year, use the Return from Week1 to Week26 to run the sktest and also get the value of skewness and kurtosis.
>>> (2)For each Fund, use all its Return to run the sktest and also get the value of skewness and kurtosis.
>>> The 1st column is Fund, in which each cell is the code of one fund. The 2nd column is Year, from 2005-2010. The 3rd column is Week, from Week1-Week26. The last column is Return.
>>> I tried "if" to restrain the sktest to each fund code but it didn't work. And I have 299 funds that I wish to finish the tests in one go instead of running each fund for 299 times.
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Dies in Plane Crash, Election in Disarray
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Brazilian presidential candidate and leader of the Brazilian Socialist Party, Eduardo Campos, was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday, according to the television channel GloboNews. Campos was ranked third in the most recent presidential polls and his death will likely forestall the South American country's upcoming elections, slated for Oct. 5.
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A trained economist, Campos was a congressman and then became the governor of Pernambuco state — in Brazil's northeast– where his political stock soared after successfully fighting poverty in his home state and instituting structural reforms in labor and education. That track record earned him strong backing from the business community, despite his left-leaning political views.
The private jet that Campos was reportedly aboard crashed in bad weather in the southeastern city of Santos. GloboNews reported that seven people, including Campos, were on board the plane and that five people had been taken to the hospital.
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As pertains to Muschamp, Roberts writes: "McNeil recalls having a difficult day at practice in 2007 and then-defensive coordinator, Will Muschamp, calling him into his office. "I had no clue what it was about because I'd never directly asked him for anything," says McNeil. "He slid about $400 over to me. He went into a drawer and gave me money and said, 'Is this enough? Is this good?' And I said, 'Yeah, I'm good.'"
A spokesman for Florida told WCJB TV20 that Muschamp denies those allegations.
Meanwhile, several of the other players who were interviewed besides McNeil have come forward saying Roberts misquoted them. Former Tiger Neiko Thorpe tweeted "While I spoke to Selena Roberts about Mike I have just read her article & not only am I misquoted but my words are very out of context. We didn't talk about NCAA violations or recruiting. I'm proud 2 have played at Auburn & the opportunities it gave me.
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Browsing through the beautiful bridal collections of JLM Couture, we were particularly taken by how many gowns in the Spring 2014 collections featured stunning back designs. From illusion lace to bejeweled keyholes, there were so many pretty styles we couldn't resist sharing a few of our favorites.
1. An open back flanked by jeweled panels (Gown by Hayley Paige)
2. A unique twist on the traditional keyhole (Gown by Jim Hjelm)
3. A romantic one-shoulder style (Gown by Jim Hjelm)
4. A touch Southern, don't you think? (Gown by Tara Keely)
5. Sweet—and just a touch sexy. (Gown by Tara Keely)
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By: Sarah Zlotnick
Weddings come in all shapes, sizes, and styles these days. And while we love a casual backyard celebration as much as the next gal, there's something to be said for getting (way) dressed up to say 'I do'. So we've whipped up a supremely elegant, Art Deco-inspired ensemble fit for the fanciest bride on the block. Pops of deep crimson paired with sparkly statement earrings (and a belt!) amp up the glam factor of this sultry halter gown, and a maribou purse is equal parts playful and chic.
Where to Buy: BCBG Ooversized Rhinestone cocktail earrings ($88) • Ann Taylor Maribou Feather Clutch ($135) • Nicole Miller embellished satin bridal sash ($330) • Chanel matte lipstick in L'Exquise ($34) • Badgley Mishka 'Ginnie' peep toe pump ($130) • Giambattista Valli Twisted Crepe Gown ($2395)
By: Sarah Zlotnick
9 beautiful real wedding examples of the mix 'n' match bridesmaid trend!
1. Champagne Glam
Muted shades of tan let the sparkle on these Adrienne Pappel and Calvin Klein gowns shine through. View this elegant outdoor Georgia wedding.
2. Fun and Free
A cheeky assortment of peaches and pinks (plus light blue for the MOH) shows off the carefree nature of Robyn and Jamie's Hornby Island wedding. View this boho hippie wedding.
3. Shades of Fall
Each maid dressed in a color of the changing foliage—how perfect is that for an Autumn wedding? View this charming farm wedding.
4. Country Rustic
These earthy-glam gowns were the perfect mix of shades for Victoria's country wedding. View this rustic Texas ranch wedding.
5. Beach Casual
Pinks, oranges, and purple are a fitting choice for a destination celebration. View this tropical St. John wedding.
6. Rustic Forest Romance
Tessa's lilac and champagne bridesmaids look stunning against a lush forest backdrop. View this rustic forest wedding.
7. Bold in Brights
Katie's best gals wore a stylish mix of orange and coral dresses from Anthropologie, J. Crew, Banana Republic, and LAVU. View this playful Menlo Park wedding.
8. Country Casual
A palette of moody blues was the perfect choice for Jamie and Jake's lavender field nuptials. View this eclectic bohemian fall wedding.
9. Just The Shoes
You can also individualize from the waist down. We love the way Cat's bridesmaids stuck with the same dress but differentiated with their shoes. View this vibrant botanical California wedding.
Photo Credits (top to bottom): Woodland Fields Photography, Rebecca Amber Photography, Rebekah Westover, Allison Davis Photography, Carina Skrobecki Photography, Tin Sparrow Studios, Emily Takes Photos, Anjuli, and Braedon Photography.
5 Figure Types, 5 Perfect Gowns
1. Long & Lean
Hoping to make a boyish figure look a little more feminine? Ruched waist detailing and halter straps are two fail-safe ways to create the illusion of curves at the waist and bust. Extra flouse in the skirt adds to the flirty vibe. Gown: Demetrios Illusions Style 3194.
2. Busty
Contrary to popular belief, the best way to downplay a larger chest is not to completely cover it up. Instead, opt for a gown with a sculpted upper bodice and a medium coverage V-neck. If possible, have the straps tailored to ensure maximum uplift. Gown: Demetrios Destination Romance Style DR185.
3. Petite
Big ball gowns can quickly overwhelm a small frame. If you're willing to buck the tradition of a long skirt, we absolutely reccomend going short. A more compact dress will ensure guests see you instead of seeing what you're wearing. Gown: Demetrios Young Sophisticated Style 2856.
4. Strong Arms
A high neck and prominent arm cut-outs are the best way to show off sculpted shoulders and biceps. If your arms are your strongest asset, consider a gown with a scuba-style halter silhouette. Gown: Demetrios lissa Style 535
5. Hourglass
Pairing a deep V-neck with a full skirt draws eyes in to the smallest part of your body: your waist. Gown: Demetrios Ilissa Style 545.
Photo by Paper Antler Photography
Whether you're traveling halfway around the world or to a neighboring state, getting your wedding dress there safely is a top priority.
Traveling By Plane
Most airlines advise not to place valuable items in checked luggage, therefore, a carry-on or protective garment bag are your next options. (Tip: Fold layers of tissue paper into your wedding dress. This will help keep the wrinkles and discoloring away.) Check with your airline's policy on bringing a wedding dress on board. They may allow you to store it in a closet or overhead bin. However, you can't always rely on the flight attendant to store it properly in a closet or overhead bin. Consider purchasing a plane ticket for your wedding dress or better yet -- if there are open seats on your flight, it doesn't hurt to ask the flight attendant if you dress can fly for free.
Traveling by Car
You don't want your wedding dress squeezed between loads of luggage in the trunk. Instead, drape it flat across your luggage in a protective garment bag.
Unpacking Your Wedding Dress
If you pack your wedding dress in a carry-on or protective garment bag, bring a travel steamer. (Tip: Test on white fabric before you use. You'll want the steam to come out clear, so it doesn't stain the fabric.) If you can't bring a travel steamer, hang your wedding dress in the bathroom, turn the shower on full blast with hot water and watch the steam eliminate any wrinkles.
Photo by Kevin Milz Photography
If you're going to go preppy, why not go all out? We love how this groom combined a tan seersucker suit, pink gingham button-down, a madras bow tie, and a peony and berry boutonniere.
Photo by Kristopher Orr
Cardigans are an interesting yet appropriate alternative to tuxes for modern black and white weddings.
Photo by OneLove Photography
Cheeky socks just might be our favorite way for the groomsmen to show a little personality.
Photo by Anni Cee Photographie
If you're having a fall wedding, keep your groom warm with a three-piece tweed suit (the vest will provide extra insulation).
Photo by Sincerely Liz Photography
Suspenders are making a major come back ever since Ryan Reynolds wore custom leather ones at this wedding to Blake Lively. Choose a solid or patterened pair of suspenders that match his suit.
Photo by Ulmer Studios
Tip: If your summer wedding is on the casual side, keep your groom cool in a vest instead of a full-sleeved jacket.
Photo by Nerinna Photography
Help your groom subtly stand out from his groomsmen with a tie in a different pattern but same color palette.
Photo by Nadia D. Photography
White tux and a black tie. We love this reversed formal look.
Photo by Eyeris Photography
Personalize the groomsmen's button-down shirts with monogrammed initials on their wrists.
Delicate and modern, mint is a beautiful accent color choice for the fashion-aware bride that still wants to look feminine. And what better way to dress up your bridal look than with a pair of statement earrings? Here are eight pairs we're loving right now, with five coming in under $30!
1. Mint marquise drops, $25 at JewelIQ.
2. Pim + Larkin Mint Leaves stud earrings, $28 at Piperlime.
3. Kate Spade New York Fragment Cluster seaglass multi-colored stud earrings, $68 at Amazon.
4. Elizabeth Cole 'Fern' earring, $243 at Elizabeth Cole.
5. Blu Bijoux gold and mint rectangle earrings, $10 at Max & Cloe.
6. Heirloom Finds three oval drop gold tone and mint Cabochon dangle earrings, $12.99 at Amazon.
7. 'Merry-Go-Round' Earrings, $9.99 at ModCloth.
8. Loren Hope Petra earrings, $68 at Loren Hope.
Related: 10 Bridal Accessories Under $100 | 9 Statement Necklaces for Brides
Pastels are great for spring and summer weddings, but when it comes to colder weather celebrations, I'm all about rich, dramatic colors for maids. And does it get more attention-getting than classic black? Good ol' ebony and ivory is a timeless wedding combo, and works especially well for a winter celebration. After rounding up a few of my favorite black bridesmaid dresses, I paired them with their ideal wedding gown counterpart. Hope you're inspired!
Perfect Pairing #1: Vintage in the Winter
Damask patterns always make me think of winter, and I love the way an oversize one dresses up the simple shape of the Yoana Baraschi shift on the right. It's the perfect compliment for Amanda Garrett's sweetly vintage, slightly cheeky strapless gown.
Perfect Pairing #2: High Fashion Fantasy
What girl doesn't want to wear Vera Wang on her wedding day? This slinky number deserves a maid look that's just as form-fitting. I'm especially into the idea of letting the bride bare all with a deep-V, and keeping the maids more covered up with a high neck. Good thing the beaded cap sleeves on this Badgley Mischka gown keep it from feeling too stuffy.
Perfect Pairing #3: Park Avenue Princess
There's pastel preppy, then there's proper Upper East Side prep. We're talking simple, substantial details that subtly show off your timeless good taste. With its prominent seaming, Amsale's silk magnolia Allen gown perfectly embodies that bride—and Milly's Cameilia dress is a compliment worthy of any grown-up Gossip Girl. And how perfect is it that they both have bows at the waist?
Perfect Pairing #4: Fresh=Faced & Flirty
I love big ruffles! They're the perfect detail for the modern bride who still wants to look romantic. Because the detail is small and at the waist on this fit-and-flare Halston Heritage dress, it won't overwhelm the larger ruffle on the skirt of Kelly Faetanini's Mari gown.
Perfect Pairing #5: Cold Weather Romance
Winter celebrations often call for a wedding party thats a bit more covered up. With its lace half-sleeves, this Sarah Janks gown hits just the right level of demure, and the flowy chiffon skirt of Donna Morgan's Julie gown will play up the traditionally romantic vibe set by the bride.
Perfect Pairing #6: Night Club Chic
Calling all Kardashian fans! I know Kim went a bit more traditional for her actual wedding, but Reem Acra's sequined, high-slit wedding gown still seems right up her alley. And I know she'd love the tight fit and dramatic sleeves of this ASOS Pencil Dress.
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The only place a girl might look more glam than a wedding? A major red carpet. Luckily, several of the gowns we spotted at the 2013 Emmy Awards would also make beautiful bridesmaid dresses. If we could bring you the real thing, we would, but since we can't, here's a roundup of 7 styles inspired by the best looks of the evening.
Similar To: Maria Menounos
Va-va-voom! Steal this popular TV correspondent's curve-hugging style for your maids with one of these gorgeous deep blue gowns. Left: Noir by Lazaro Style NZ3187. Right: Wtoo Maids Style 476.
Similar To: Rose Byrne
A bare midriff is a tad too trendy for most bridesmaids, but the rest of this actresses sleek Calvin Klein gown is perfectly lovely. Get the look by opting for a scoop neck and one-layer skirt. Left: Watters Maids 'Laurel' gown. Right: Moonlight Bridesmaids.
Similar To: Sofia Vergara
A slim skirt paired with a plunging V—does it get any more bombshell than that? These siren red gowns mirror the Modern Family actress's style to a T. Left: Jim Hjelm Occasions Style JH5362. Right: Group USA Bridesmaids Style 22500-47551.
Similar To: Zooey Deschanel
We think Deschanel's pastel J. Mendel gown would look even sweeter with a cocktail-length hem. These two frocks will do the trick! Left: Siri Style 9521. Right: Alfred Sung for Dessy Group Style D597.
Similar to: Alyson Hannigan
Hannigan's dramatic violet mermaid gown would fit right in with a glamorous winter wedding. Since her Marchesa gown is likely one of a kind, try one of these beautiful dresses instead. Left: DaVinci Bridal Style 60120. Right: Demetrios Style GR226 (technically a wedding dress).
Similar to: Amy Poehler
We loved the feminine yet fierce look of Amy Poehler's Basler gown! Soften up the style by opting for an illusion neckline filled in with lace. Left: Jim Hjelm Occasions JH5368. Right: Watters Maids Style 8218.
Similar To: Anna Farris
Anna Farris surprised us all with her neon chartreuse gown, and the color is a super-fun choice for a modern summer wedding. Left: Jasmine Bridal Style B153012. Right: Moonlight Bridesmaids.
Related: 9 Mix and Match Bridesmaid Looks We Love
Finding your wedding dress is no easy task. Our suggestion? Zero in on your wedding style, then look for details that will compliment. If you're a glam, romantic, or classic bride, consider this handy primer (filled with our favorite accents from Demetrios) your first stop for inspiration.Glam brides welcome wedding day attention with open arms—they can't wait to be the best dressed girl at the party! Turns heads the girly girl way with a fitted bodice, blingy detailing, a deep V, or a serious statement skirt.
Gowns Featured (top to bottom, left to right): Sensualle Style GR232, Destination Romance Style DR182, Destination Romance Style 176, and Sensualle Style GR241.
The romantic bride is drawn to blush tones, lush florals, and feminine accents. If that sounds like you, look for wedding dresses with portrait necklines, lots of lace, long trains, and keyhole backs.
Gowns Featured (top to bottom, left to right): Sensualle Style GR22, Ultra Sophisticates Style 1443, Ultra Sophisticates Style 1444, and Ultra Sophisticates Style 1449.
If your main concern is looking timeless in your wedding photos, the classic route is for you. Shop for dresses in thick fabrics, or consider gowns with elegantly jeweled belts, strapless necklines, and billowing ball gown skirts.
Gowns Featured (top to bottom, left to right): Illusions Style 3157, Illusions Style 3183, Ultra Sophisticates Style 1427, and Illisa Style 532.
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The next 60 to 90 days will be critical for earthquake-affected Christchurch businesses, with many facing substantial issues around cash flow, insurance and their leases, the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants says.
The institute has held two forums to identify issues facing Canterbury members and their clients. CEO Terry McLaughlin said cash flow was a major one.
The Government's wage subsidies had been "a godsend" but there was concern about what would happen when they ended.
The complexities of business-interruption insurance were also a worry. "I haven't got my head around [it] and what it means," he said.
The institute had heard that interim payments due under some policies were "pretty small".
A lot of businesses were finding out the hard way about the consequences of cheaper insurance. Businesses that had been forced to relocate were also facing problems getting out of existing leases.
"The mere fact you've been denied access to your building is not sufficient grounds. A lot of people are going to be caught with leases on two properties."
But it welcomed Christchurch-related tax measures Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced this week. They include a tax break on donations of goods to the earthquake relief effort.
Wellington tax agent Jeff Owens had been lobbying for donations of goods to be treated the same way as cash donations, which attract a 28c-in-the-dollar tax rebate.
Until now donated goods were deemed to have been sold for market value and the profits taxed accordingly.
But the Government says businesses do not have to pay tax or gift duty on trading stock they have donated within four months of either the September 4 or February 22 earthquakes.
Owens said he would have preferred to see a wider exemption but "it's certainly a move in the right direction".
Other measures include removing tax on cash payments or in-kind benefits of up to $3200 given to employees within eight weeks of the quake and granting Inland Revenue discretion to extend statutory tax dates.
However, institute tax director Craig Macalister said there was still a lot of work to be done on issues such as the tax treatment of insurance payouts.


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As promised, here is an updated photo of our living room with the front door painted a glossy black! I am really loving the way this looks in our home. It helps to pull together some of the different elements in our open living area and makes everything seem a little more polished.
After painting the door, I realized that I am not loving the silver door hardware, but I don't think replacing it with something that I love is not really an option right now due to our HOA. I'm going to look into it, but I'm not sure that it's possible to have one style of door knob/lock on the outside and another on the inside... I did do some research, though, and found this tutorial for spray painting door hardware. I'm going to give it a try, and you can be sure that I will let you know how it goes!
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Black is the color of simplicity and elegance. What makes black a good and safe choice is that it blends well with all interior designs. I'm curious to how or what your door looked like before. You should post pictures of it for comparison and to see its transformation.
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Hi Jim! Thank you for your comment! You can see a picture of the door before we painted it black here: http://silvertrinkets.blogspot.com/2013/05/week-twelve-coffee-table.html
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A San Tan Valley woman shot her husband Friday night, telling investigators she thought he was a burglar.
Melisah Havens, 34, called 911 at about 8:30 p.m. and told the dispatcher she shot her husband "because she thought he was an intruder breaking into their vehicle which was parked outside of their residence." Tim Gaffney, spokesman for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, said in a news release.
When deputies arrived at the home, they found Havens pleading for help as she knelt over her 35-year-old husband who was laying face down in the driveway. He had been shot twice times with a shotgun — once in the chest and once in the hand, Gaffney said.
The victim was taken by helicopter to a Phoenix area hospital where he immediately went into surgery. He is in critical, but stable condition, Gaffney said. Because of his condition, the man has not yet given a statement to investigators.
Inside of the home deputies found the couple's three children, ages 12, 10 and 2, who were sitting on the couch. They also found a pump shotgun in the master bedroom closet.
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FOOL ON THE HILL: An Investment Opinion
Valuing telecommunications carriers is one of the more art-laden jobs an investor can have. In many occasions, because of the extreme price of replacement, companies will be priced in the market based as much as anything on acquisition value. Still, not all companies are built the same, and similar revenues and similar profit (or loss) characteristics do not mean similar valuations. Return on invested capital, net asset value, and revenue growth are part of the equation.
Briefly, the following are some of the measures I use. Depending on the business of the actual carrier (Is it a long distance carrier? Is it a reseller? Does it lay its own facilities and serve as a wholesaler?), I will weight some criteria more heavily than others. But that much is art, or more directly, my dodge.
Two weeks ago, Brian Graney and I did a five part series on converged network business models, with one of the parts focusing upon what we called the "Sunk Asset Model." At their base, carriers of all flavors fall within this description. Essentially sunk asset means that a company has deployed capital into building a network for providing service. The assets must be deployed (even if they are in the form of capital leases) before any such revenues can be derived. With carriers, this makes a great deal of sense: a carrier that lacks facilities (or service contracts) cannot very well provide service.
For those not so familiar with telecommunications carriers, there is a reason that I keep referring to capital leases and contracts. Some carriers build their own long haul, local, and switching facilities, be they over fiber, copper, satellite, or wireless mediums, while others extend their networks by purchasing or leasing capacity from these other carriers.
In the case of fiber and satellite, these capital leases are typically under indefeasible right of use (IRU) strictures, meaning that the channel is dedicated to the leasing carrier no matter the capacity restraints on other channels of the fiber. In this way, carriers can extend their networks without having to assume the up-front cost of construction. Some of the underlying cable builders include Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GBLX) and Flag Telecom (Nasdaq: FTHL). Satellite companies include Loral (NYSE: LOR) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).
Telecom carriers are really priced on a combination of things: Return on invested capital, asset value, and revenue growth (both relative and absolute). As such, companies with similar make-ups, revenue bases, and growth rates can be valued dramatically differently. As an example, let's look at two high-growth telecom companies, Viatel (Nasdaq: VYTL), and Level 3 (Nasdaq: LVLT).
First, some vital statistics:
Level 3 Viatel
Annual Sales: $718 mil $586 mil
EBITDA -$654 mll -$47.5 mil
Book Value per share $14.51 $5.07
Return on Assets (ROA) -8.22% -15.73%
Revenue Growth (yoy) 98% 194%
Gross Margin: 51% 43%
To summarize, Level 3 has a much higher level of book value (shareholder equity) per share and return on assets (net income/total assets), while Viatel has significantly higher revenue growth. So one would think, that these companies, with roughly similar sales figures, would be close in market capitalization.
One would also be wrong. Viatel's total market value is $627 million, Level 3's is $21 billion, a magnitude of 32 times difference. Although I'm not one for believing in the infinite efficiency of the market, this difference has to be attributable to something invisible in the "snapshot" view.
The first valuation characteristic we look for is return on invested capital (ROIC), which takes into account something most carriers have in spades: debt. From its annual report, Viatel's shareholder equity of $537 million thus has $1.801 billion in long- and short-term debt, with a net income of -$144 million, Viatel's ROIC is -9.3%. For its part, Level 3 has a debt level of $3.995 billion and revenues of -$487 million, for a ROIC of -12.1%. So here again, the numbers between the two are not that different.
Both of these companies are losing incredible amounts of money, but as development-stage companies in capital-intensive businesses, they are really supposed to be losing money. We've also seen that Viatel's gross revenues are growing significantly faster than Level 3's. It should also be noted here that Viatel's days sales outstanding is also significantly higher, 168 days versus 103 for Level 3. Still, there's not anything here to suggest such a huge discrepancy in market value.
So where's the beef? One of the largest functions of valuation for carriers is asset base. Why? Simply stated, deployment of facilities is so capital intensive that in many situations carriers will look to acquire completely built-out networks rather than take the time-to-market risk of building their own. And with these two companies, the asset base is the beef. Viatel's asset base is marked at $2.7 billion, whereas Level 3's is marked at $9 billion.
Since companies in takeout scenarios also get to deal with the debt, Viatel's net asset base is $900 million, while Level 3's is just under $5 billion. The non-current asset portion of these carriers is also depreciated on schedules provided by FASB, as such the deployed value is higher than that carried on the books. This information is carried in the note to the financial statements in the annual and quarterly reports.
On a cursory glance, it would seem that Level 3's premium is based largely upon its significantly higher net asset value than Viatel's, and perhaps the "quality" of its earnings. Still, just looking on this level I have some question as to the gross difference between the two.
There again, trying to treat this topic in a short report is perhaps foolhardy. And readers should know that such treatment really underplays the complexity of these dispersed asset beasts. As such, the above should be treated by investors wishing to price out telecommunications companies only as a starting point. As in anything involving investing, these things can be infinitely complex.
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If you did not know you were already divorced, then probably not. You are no longer required to be married at the time you file a VAWA petition.
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Thank you for your response. I was just a little worried because it was already 4 years that I was divorced. The guidelines for V.A.W.A. says that "you can file WITHIN 2 years after the divorce has been finalized." Now that I was already divorced for 4 years without my knowledge, I was thinking that I already exceeded the 2 years. I'm scared that they might question me when they interview me for citizenship. Thank you so much for your help.
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Thank you.
You need to direct your questions to your lawyer.
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Well the reason I wanted to ask here is for other opinion so maybe I can feel a little better and sleep at night better. I sometimes don't feel confident that my lawyer knows what to do. Just an opinion about my case from other lawyers is what I need. But thank you anyway.
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Ray Atlee is a professor of law at the university of Virginia who is forty-three and newly single. He has a father, a very sick old man who lives alone in the ancestral home in Clanton, Mississippi; a beloved and powerful official who has towered over local law and politics for many years and is now a recluse. With the end in sight, Judge Atlee issues a summons to Ray to return home to Clanton, to discuss the details of his estate. Ray reluctantly heads south. But the meeting does not take place. The Judge dies too soon, and in doing so leaves behind a shocking secret known only to Ray.
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One day at the Dessoto County courthouse, John Grisham overheard the harrowing testimony of a twelve-year-old rape victim and was inspired to start a novel exploring what would have happened if the girl's father had murdered her assailants. Getting up at 5 a.m. every day to get in several hours of writing time before heading off to work, Grisham spent three years on A Time to Kill and finished it in 1987. Initially rejected by many publishers, it was eventually bought by Wynwood press, who gave it a modest 5,000 copy printing and published it in June 1988.
That might have put an end to Grisham's hobby. However, he had already begun his next book, and it would quickly turn that hobby into a new full-time career - and spark one of publishing's greatest success stories. The day after Grisham completed A Time to Kill, he began work on another novel, the story of a hotshot young attorney lured to an apparently perfect law firm that was not what it appeared. When he sold the film rights to The Firm to Paramount Pictures for $600,000, Grisham suddenly became a hot property among publishers, and book rights were bought by Doubleday. Spending 47 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, The Firm became the bestselling novel of 1991.
Since first publishing A Time to Kill in 1988, Grisham has written one novel a year and all of them have become international bestsellers. There are currently over 225 million John Grisham books in print worldwide, which have been translated into 29 languages. Nine of his novels have been turned into films (The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, A Time to Kill, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, A Painted House, The Runaway Jury, and Skipping Christmas), as was an original screenplay, The Gingerbread Man. The Innocent Man (2006) marked his first foray into non-fiction.
Ray Atlee, a recently divorced lawyer, is summoned home by his father, along with his black-sheep brother Forest, to discuss the details of his estate. Before he gets there, however, the old man, a judge, dies, leaving behind a shocking secret which the siblings may, or may not, be the only ones who know. When Grisham writes his way back into the world of the lawyer, his legion of fans can breathe easily. Grisham's world is inhabited by ordinary people caught up in situations not of their own making - the interest is in how they slide across the boundaries of what is legal and what is not. The suspense builds - a writer of Grisham's skill handles his plot twists with cunning efficiency and readers will turn the pages at a breathless rate. There is a slight sense of calculated manipulation of the reader which will irritate some, but the Grisham Inc. production line has relentlessly produced another winner with all the constituent parts of good thriller writing, not least an appealingly human hero and a spare writing style. The publishers have confidently put 'No.1 Bestseller' on the cover of the first edition, and you know they won't be wrong. (Kirkus UK)
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 400
Published: December 2002
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 17.7 x 11.1 x 2.7
Weight (kg): 0.21