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The following applicants have been preliminarily selected to receive a grant for the Texas Title I Priority School Grant Program.
"The purpose of this program is to provide grants to Title I schools that demonstrate the greatest need for the funds and the strongest commitment to use the funds to provide adequate resources in order to raise substantially the achievement of their students so as to enable the schools to make adequate yearly progress and exit improvement status."
The grant period for Texas Title I Priority School Grant is August 1, 2010 – June 30, 2013
The following grantees, listed by district and campus, were awarded Texas Title I Priority School grants.
Abilene ISD Abilene High School (Tier III) Alice ISD Alice High School (Tier I) Austin ISD Reagan High School (Tier I) Travis High School (Tier I) Azleway Charter School Azleway Charter School (Tier I) Azleway Charter School Pine Mountain (Tier II) Beaumont ISD Paul A Brown Alternative Center (Tier II) Belton ISD Henry T Waskow High School (Tier II) Boys Ranch ISD Starr Academy (Tier II) Brownsville ISD Lopez High School (Tier III) Hanna High School (Tier III) Pace High School (Tier III) Celina ISD Celina High School (Tier III) Corpus Christi ISD Smith Elementary (Tier III) Dallas ISD A Maceo Smith High School (Tier I) Franklin D Roosevelt High School (Tier I) H Grady Spruce High School (Tier I) Dickinson ISD Dickinson High School (Tier III) Edinburg CISD Juvenile Detention Center (Tier II) Educational Resource Center Charter School John H Wood Jr Charter School at Granbury (Tier II) John H Wood Jr Charter School at Afton Oaks (Tier II)El Paso ISD School-Age Parent Center (Tier II) Sunset High School (Tier II) Telles Academy (Tier II) Floresville ISD Floresville Choice Program (Tier II) Focus Learning Academy Focus Learning Academy (Tier I)Fort Worth ISD Intl Newcomer Academy (Tier I) OD Wyatt High School (Tier III) TA Sims Elementary (Tier III) Versia Williams Elementary (Tier III) Galveston ISD Ball High School (Tier III) George I Sanchez Charter Schools George I Sanchez High School (Tier I) George I Sanchez Charter High School San Antonio Branch (Tier I) Gulf Coast Trades Center Raven School (Tier I) Hays CISD Academy High School (Tier II) Houston ISD Contemporary Learning Center High School (Tier I) Jones High School (Tier I) Lee High School (Tier I) Kashmere High School (Tier I) New Aspirations (Tier II) Sharpstown High School (Tier I) Information Referral Resource Assistance Inc Children of the Sun Rio Grande City (Tier I) One Stop Multiservice Weslaco (Tier I) Sentry Technology Prep School (Tier II) Kingsville ISD HM King High School (Tier II) La Feria ISD La Feria Alternative School (Tier II) La Joya ISD Juarez-Lincoln High School (Tier I) La Joya Palmview High School (Tier I) Lometa ISD Lometa School (Tier III) Lubbock ISD Estacado High School (Tier I) Mercedes ISD Mercedes Academic Academy (Tier II) North Forest ISD North Forest High School (Tier I) Northside ISD Westwood Terrace Elementary (Tier III) Pasadena ISD Miller Intermediate (Tier III) Pomeroy Elementary (Tier III) Paso Del Norte Paso Del Norte Academy (Tier I) Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD San Juan Middle School (Tier III) Por Vida Academy Cesar E Chavez Academy (Tier II) Corpus Christi Academy (Tier II) Positive Solutions Charter School Positive Solutions Charter School (Tier I) Poteet ISD Poteet High School (Tier III) San Antonio ISD Fox Technical High School (Tier I) Houston High School (Tier I) Santa Rosa ISD Santa Rosa High School (Tier III) South Plains Academy South Plains Academy (Tier I) Southwest Winners Foundation Southwest Preparatory School Northwest (Tier I) Southwest Preparatory School Southeast (Tier I) Southwest Preparatory School (Tier I) Student Alternatives Program Inc Mid-Valley Academy McAllen (Tier I) Mid-Valley Academy (Tier II) Mid-Valley Academy (9-12) (Tier II)Victoria ISD Profit Magnet High School (Tier II)
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After losing for the fifth time in six games, the Indiana Pacers hope to improve their playoff hopes by taking advantage of three of the worst teams in the NBA.
They'll try to do that when they open a three-game homestand Monday night against the New York Knicks, who are last in the Atlantic Division.
Oddsmakers from Sportsbook.com have made Indiana -7 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for today's game, the over/under has been set at 215.5 total points (Matchup). Our public betting information shows that 69% of bets for this game have been placed on Indiana -7 (View NBA Bet Percentages).
The 11th-place Pacers (24-41) are three games behind New Jersey and Atlanta for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot. The Hawks visit Washington on Monday, while the Nets are idle.
Indiana hopes to close that gap after one of its better offensive displays of the season Saturday, as it shot 50.0 percent (41-for-82), but fell 122-111 at Southeast Division-leading Orlando. It was the first time in six games the Pacers lost while making at least half of their shots.
"We competed our butts off in the second half," Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said. "When we go small, we have the ability to put up a lot of points very quickly. We had two wide-open 3s to take the lead, but they didn't fall for us."
Danny Granger is looking to build off his strong performance against the Magic, during which he scored 24 points, grabbed six rebounds and recorded four of the team's 13 steals. The swingman's all-around display came a night after he had 11 points and five boards before fouling out of a 116-97 loss at Dallas.
He leads the team with 18.4 points per game, and has been even better in his last eight games at Conseco Fieldhouse, averaging 22.5 points.
"It (his offensive production) is very important as I take the next step in my career to expand my offensive game and my defensive game," Granger said. "I hope it translates to more wins down the road."
Granger scored 16 in each of the two meetings - both road wins - against the Knicks (19-47) this season, giving the Pacers five wins in the last six matchups. However, the lone loss in that span came in the last meeting at Conseco on Jan. 20, 2007.
After facing New York, Indiana will host Charlotte on Wednesday before closing out the homestand Friday against Minnesota, which is tied for last in the West.
The Knicks (19-47), owners of the second-worst record in the East, are coming off a 109-98 loss to the Hawks on Sunday - their eighth in nine games. The lone victory in that span came at league-worst Miami on Wednesday, a 91-88 win that halted a five-game road losing streak.
New York is 7-25 on the road, and has been outscored by an average of 20.2 points in its last six games as the visitor.
The Knicks could use a better performance from Jamal Crawford, who went 1-for-7 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts to finish with a season-low four points Sunday. The guard leads the team with a career-high 20.4 points per game.
He went 8-for-9 from the line to make up for a 5-for-17 effort from the floor to finish with 21 points in a 103-100 loss to Indiana on Feb. 6 - the last meeting between the clubs.
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In the final days leading up to the 2011 Tony telecast, Broadway.com is posting videos of favorite Tony memories of this year's nominees, with their own commentary. Joshua Henry, a Best Actor nominee for The Scottsboro Boys, recalls the exuberance of performing at the 2008 ceremony as an original cast member of the year's Tony-winning musical In the Heights.
"I didn't actually start watching the Tonys until I moved to New York, but I soon realized the importance of being honored. My favorite memory was performing in 2008 doing '96,000' from In the Heights. At the end we were all just standing there, looking out at Radio City Music Hall, and my heart was beating at least 170 beats a second. It was so exhilarating!"


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SANTA CRUZ -- A new cardless check-in program that launched in Northern California this month allows members to gain entry to the 78 24 Hour Fitness facilities from Santa Cruz to San Francisco using their fingerprints rather than traditional, gym-issued cards.
Members of 24 Hour Fitness on Soquel Avenue can attend a member-appreciation day Saturday to find out more about the new program, which eventually will be implemented nationwide, according to Troy Croghan, a regional vice president.
Croghan stressed that the program is optional and said members can continue to use their cards until the new system is implemented at all of the more than 400 facilities across the country. At that time, the cards will be phased out, but members who do not want to have their fingerprints scanned still can gain entry by showing a photo ID.
The program launched in Northern California because the company is headquartered in San Ramon, said Croghan, adding that the first 24 Hour Fitness gym opened in San Leandro in 1983. The gym on Soquel Avenue opened in 1993.
The decision to make the change was based on strong member demand, Croghan said, and in the areas the company has so far tested, "97 percent of our members had decided to opt in to the new system as their preferred check in. ... Overwhelmingly, it's been positive."
Croghan emphasized that the new entry program is not a fingerprint scan system, and that 24 Hour Fitness has no plans to keep the members' fingerprints on file. Instead, members who opt in to the program will select their own numeric codes and then have their fingerprints scanned, which will then generate another unique code. Entry is granted if the two numbers match.
"What we actually store is the number that is generated by the scan," he explained. "We're not actually keeping an image of your fingerprint. We're storing a number."
While he understands that some members may hesitate to have their fingerprints scanned for personal reasons, Croghan pointed out that the new system has several benefits. Members will no longer have to remember to bring their entry cards with them. In addition, the new system provides added security for members, since membership cards can get lost or stolen, allowing non-members access. Finally, Croghan said, the fingerprint system is a "green-focused initiative" that will reduce the amount of paper the company generates when signing up new members.
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Global Energy Management Systems (EMS) Market 2013-2018: Utility EMS, Industrial EMS, Enterprise EMS, Demand Response, Energy Management Devices, HEMS, BEMS
Oct 15, 2013, 14:24 ET from Research and Markets
DUBLIN, October 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/29hgt3/energy_management) has announced the addition of the "Energy Management Systems (EMS) Market (Utility EMS, Industrial EMS, Enterprise EMS, Demand Response, Energy Management Devices, HEMS, BEMS) - Worldwide Market Forecasts and Analysis (2013 - 2018)" report to their offering.
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This study forecasts the global EMS market to grow from $17.4 billion in 2013 to $38.49 billion in 2018 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.2% from 2013 to 2018.
Energy Management Systems (EMS) is a turnkey solution comprising software and related hardware, along with communication systems, for various challenges faced by energy utilities in managing critical transmission and generation infrastructure. Energy utilities across the globe are under pressure to put off costly capital expenditures by reducing operational costs and enhance utilization of existing infrastructure assets. Utility EMS provides data acquisition and control functionalities to procure data from remote terminals, data and control exchange facilities with other control stations or corporate IT systems, and decision support system for energy utility network operators to analyze operating strategies.
Enterprise and industrial energy management systems are increasingly being adopted by organizations and manufacturing facilities for energy efficiency, optimizing energy consumption, utilizing dynamic pricing tariffs, and demand control thus reducing overall costs in operating a facility. Major EMS vendors include companies such as GE, Siemens, Schneider, Cisco, IBM and Honeywell among others.
This EMS market research report analyzes global adoption trends, future growth potential, key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and best practices in this market. The report also analyzes market sizes and revenue forecasts across different regions as well as industry verticals.
Scope of the Report
- Utility EMS
- Enterprise Carbon and Energy Management (ECEM)
- Industrial EMS
- Residential EMS
- Others (Energy modeling, energy trading and risk management, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) power management)
- Energy management devices
- Load Control (LC) switches
- In-Home Display (IHD) devices
- Smart plugs
- Smart thermostats
- Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS)
- Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Carbon and Energy Management
- Demand Response (DR)
- Utility bill management
- Power and energy
- Telecom and Information Technology (IT)
- Manufacturing
- Office and commercial buildings
- Municipal, University, School and Hospital Systems (MUSH)
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
4 EMS: Market Size And Forecast By Software
5 EMS: Market Size And Forecast By Devices
6 EMS: Market Size And Forecast By Applications
7 EMS: Market Size And Forecast By Solutions
8 EMS: Market Size And Forecast By Verticals
9 EMS: Market Size And Forecst By Regions
10 EMS: Analysis, Trends And Insights
11 Competitive Landscape
12 Company Profiles
- C3 Energy
- CA Technologies
- Calico Energy Services
- Cimetrics, Inc
- Cisco SystEMS, Inc
- Eaton Corporation Plc
- Ecova, Inc
- Elster Group SE
- Energate, Inc
- Enernoc
- Envizi
- General Electric Company
- Gridpoint, Inc
- Hara Software, Inc
- Honeywell International Inc
- IBM Corporation
- Instep Software, Llc
- Powerit Solutions, Llc
- Schneider Electric SA
- Siemens AG
- Tendril, Inc
- Vigilent Corporation
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/29hgt3/energy_management
Research and Markets
Laura Wood, Senior Manager.
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Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716
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Super Rugby
Elsom out for the season
ESPNscrum Staff
May 25, 2011
Rockey Elsom will miss the rest of the season © Getty Images
Rocky Elsom may have played his last game for the Brumbies after he was ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season with an ankle injury.
The Wallabies skipper will miss the ACT franchise's last four games after being sidelined for four to six weeks with a syndesmosis injury picked up against Western Force last weekend.
The off-contract flanker is expected to leave at the end of the season, having only just returned to action following a six-month lay-off with a hamstring injury.
"He just needs to get himself ready for the World Cup now," Brumbies coach Tony Rea said. "It's just disappointing for him - he's worked so hard to get back and he only got himself back for one [game]."
In better news, Wallaby Peter Kimlin has re-signed for another two years while youngster Cam Crawford will step up from the Brumbies Academy. Crawford has also signed a two-year deal meaning the pair will remain in the nation's capital until at least the end of 2013.
"There was a bit of interest from other clubs but we are looking to build here in Canberra and it's exciting to be a part of that process," Kimlin said. "I'm from the ACT and it's been a pleasure to have played all my Super Rugby here, I'm really looking forward to the next couple of years."
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On 5 September 2008, Senegal met Algeria at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in a World Cup qualifier. In the 81st minute, Cheikh Gueye scored an own goal which leveled the game for Algeria. 7 minutes later, Rafik Saiki stuck a dagger into Senegal by scoring the winner. Algeria won the match.
The own goal proved fateful as Senegal drew Gambia a month later and were eliminated from the World Cup running. If they had drawn Algeria they would have been at the top of the table with 10 points and would have gone to the next round.
Rewind six years ago. The 2002 World Cup was set ablaze as Senegal in its first appearance in the World Cup shocked the reigning World Champions France, 1-0. It then captivated the world with some flowing soccer as it drew Denmark, then withstood a furious onslaught by the Uruguayans to draw again and qualify for the knockout phase. The match against Sweden went into overtime and Henry Camara delivered the golden goal that sent Senegal to the quarterfinals. The first African country after Cameroun in the 1982 World Cup to do so. The momentum built by their great run in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal finishing runners up to Cameroun seemingly had carried over to the World Cup.
By that time El Hadji Diouf, Henri Camara, Pape Bouba Diop, and Pape Thiaw had captivated the world with their dynamic and exhilarating display. Diouf was named to the All Star team. They had a look of invincibility. Encomiums from all around the world flowed in and Dakar's streets teamed with revelers. When Metsu's team went up against Turkey, all of Africa's prayers were with the Lions of Teranga. Surely, they would get through. But it was not to be. The game was played without the customary verve by the Senegalese and they lost on a golden goal scored by Ilhan Mansiz.
It was anti climactic. Bruno Metsu was criticized by the press and fans for not substituting his tired players even as he stoutly defended his decisions. Some ex-players like Babacar Louis Camara were exceedingly harsh on him "It is horrible to say it, but we were beaten because of bad coaching."
It appears that they have not recovered from that loss. Senegal failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup. Unlike their West African neighbours who have invested robustly in quality infrastructure for their soccer players and proved to be incubators of world class talent, Senegal has been stuck in an apathetic rut. Despite boasting a stable government which sees very little ethnic strife and enjoying more affluence than its neighbors, the neglect in improving conditions is quite remarkable.
Senegal's youth leagues are very poorly organized and there are no dedicated soccer academies like ASEC Mimosas. The country's largest facility, the Leopold Senghor is little more than a dust bowl with no floodlights and broken down dressing rooms. The football federation was little more than a cash cow for its officials and famous for having a testy relationship with the media charged with exposing its corruption. One of its former presidents is under investigation for embezzlement of 66m francs. The Orwellian sounding Committee for the Normalization of Soccer (CNF), the newer version, set up earlier this year after Senegal's dismal 2008 ACN campaign appears to be little interested in anything but more politics.
The early exit of the Senegalese team resulted in rioting fans attacking the CNF headquarters and torching vehicles. The CNF terminated the services of the Lamine Ndiaye, the coach and promptly launched an investigation into the team's failure. The 2002 World Cup success has resulted in an obsession with recycling players like El Hadji Diouf and Henry Camara even as they approach their fading years.
Senegal's shambolic 2008 Africa Cup venture seems to have left a bitter taste as a number of quality players have rejected national squad duty. The list includes Mamadou Niang, L'OM's sharpshooter and Souleymane Diawara, Bordeaux's right back refusing the call up. Demba Ba, one of the brighter sparks partnering Vedad Ibisevic in 1899 Hoffenheim's blistering run has been virtually overlooked.
Aliou Cisse, the captain of the 2002 World Cup team could not have been more prophetic.
"If we do not sort out the problems of Senegalese football and prepare a generation of talented footballers to follow us, I am very scared for the future," Cisse told BBC Sport Online.
What happened to Senegal?
On 5 September 2008, Senegal met Algeria at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in a World Cup qualifier. In the 81st minute, Cheikh Gueye scored an own goal which leveled the game for Algeria. 7 minutes later, Rafik Saiki stuck a dagger into Senegal by scoring the winner. Algeria won the match.


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In Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, the race pits a once-safe Republican incumbent, Rep. Gil Gutknecht, against a National Guard veteran and high school teacher, Tim Walz.
Walz has made Iraq a centerpiece of his campaign, and as a 24-year member of the Minnesota National Guard, he delivers a authoritative critique of the war -- and its Republican supporters.
The race falls in a district of independent-minded voters that has trended Republican in recent elections. But support for the war has been falling. And during a recent visit to the area, the war in Iraq seemed to be the main issue on voters' minds. Some residents who voted for Gutknecht in previous elections now say they aren't sure they'll cast their ballot for him next week.


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Program Description
The Firefighter Pre-Service Education and Training program provides you with the most comprehensive and current training to meet NFPA 1001 FF I & II professional qualifications. In addition to theoretical learning, you'll also benefit from hands-on training in basic firefighting skills on campus and at several fire training facilities. These skills will provide you with an advantage in the highly competitive field of firefighting.
Please note that the job of firefighting requires strenuous physical work. You'll be required to pass a Physical and Endurance Test during the first semester of the program. Good hearing and vision are requirements in this test.
All competencies specified for this program must be met and therefore attendance is critical at all times.
This curriculum is based on the current NFPA 1001 Standard for Professional Qualification for Firefighter. Successful students may challenge the OFMEM NFPA 1001 FF I & II written and practical exams which will include IFSAC and Pro Board Certification.
The following additional certifications are offered during the program:
- NFPA 1006 Technical Rescue (IFSAC)
- NFPA 472 Ops Level (IFSAC)
- Emergency Medical Responder (Red Cross EMR)
- DZ Driver's License (additional cost)
All competencies specified for this program must be met and therefore attendance is critical at all times.
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
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I feel we are now on the battleship Bismarck; Capt. Obama can only turn left and there are no lifeboats. The armor provided by Eric Holder, the congressional Democrats and the liberal press might still be pierced. Then we will all go down together.
My top four 2013 scandals are:
•Obamacare. Keeping your policy was never intended. The secrecy, negligence and mismanagement of Kathleen Sebelius are incredible. She even attempted to keep website contractors from testifying to Congress and spent $600 million on the site that one consultant estimated could have cost only $10 million.


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4th of July weekend is right around the corner, and because we like you guys so much, we want to make your Firework Celebration hunting as easy as possible!
Check out the top 12 (in no particular order) places to spend your holiday in SoCal! Plus McCabe lends out an idea of where to spend your weekend.
- Universal Studio's Hollywood
Your heart pounds. Your adrenaline flows. Your survival instincts are on overload. You're caught in the middle of a terrifying struggle between a 35-foot T-Rex and the 8th wonder of the world – King Kong. You've never experienced him this real before. Welcome to King Kong 360 3-D, created by Peter Jackson. The world's largest 3-D experience. Here, you won't just see it, you won't just hear it: you'll feel it. It's 3-D to the next level.
- Long Beach
Enjoy a fun filled weekend of music, activities, BBQ and more aboard the world-famous Queen Mary. Commemorate independence day with a gigantic firework display at 9:00 p.m. with the best view in the city.
- Burbank
The Starlight Bowl's 2010 Summer Concert Season begins with a "Salute to the Soul of America." Enjoy an exciting evening of music and patriotism culminating in a spectacular aerial fireworks finale as the sights and sounds of Liberty ring out at the Bowl this 4th of July!
- Culver City
The Exchange Club of Culver City and the City of Culver City invite you to attend our annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Culver City High School. Gates open at 5PM, entertainment begins at 6:30PM, and the fireworks start at 9PM. Gates open at 5PM, entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., and the fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.
- Hollywood
Come check out the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with special guest Vince Gill! LA fireworks and music lovers alike are consistently impressed with the Hollywood Bowl's innovative and perfectly timed pyrotechnic displays. The celebration of sight and sound offers LA and Southern California residents an opportunity to experience spectacular fireworks displays all summer long.
- Long Beach
Enjoy a fun filled weekend of music, activities, BBQ and more aboard the world-famous Queen Mary. Commemorate independence day with a gigantic firework display at 9:00 p.m. with the best view in the city.
- Pasadena
Come out to the Biggest and Best Fireworks Show in Southern California, "Americafest 2010". Celebrate America with music, food, and fireworks! Enjoy a full day of safe and affordable family fun, food and entertainment!
Drum Corps International Presents five
- Pomona
It's the 24th annual fireworks spectacular at Fairplex. Monster trucks and motoX extreme get the crowd cheering and the stupendous fireworks are the grand finale. Gates open at 5 p.m.
- Porter Ranch
This FREE festival and fireworks show at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Porter Ranch includes moon bounces and face painting for the children, an outdoor stage show as well as optional food purchases from over a dozen local food vendors. The evening will conclude with a twenty-one minute aerial fireworks display, presented by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza at 9:15 pm.
- Studio City
Come out to the CBS Studio Center Grand Ole 4th of July Fireworks Festival! Performing on the main stage are Shel and Cody Bryant! There will also be a kids fun zone, all-American smokehouse BBQ, and business and green expo!
Bring the whole family out for a night of fun! This event is free to attend and park! There will be a large vendor fair and kid zone!
A parade and fireworks show are the highlights of Huntington Beach's 102nd Annual 4th of July Celebration, "Freedom for All". Activities include the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park and the Surf City 5K Run.


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by Portfolio Grader | November 29, 2012 11:00 am
This week, three Software stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").
Interactive Intelligence Group (NASDAQ:ININ[2]) is bumping up its rating from a C ("hold") to a B ("buy") this week. Interactive Intelligence provides software application suites for Voice over Internet Protocol business communications. In Portfolio Grader's specific subcategory of Earnings Surprise, ININ also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of ININ stock[3].
Ultimate Software Group (NASDAQ:ULTI[4]) is making headway this week, with the company's rating improving to an A ("strong buy") from a B ("buy") last week. Ultimate Software Group designs, develops, and markets unified HCM SaaS solutions for businesses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of ULTI stock[5].
This is a strong week for Mentor Graphics (NASDAQ:MENT[6]). The company's rating climbs to B from the previous week's C. Mentor Graphics manufactures, markets, and supports software and hardware electronic design automation products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of MENT stock[7].
Louis Navellier's proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being "strong buy," and F being "strong sell." Explore the tool here[8].
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2013 MLB All-Star Game Roster: American League and National League Lineups Announced
With the 2013 MLB All-Star game right around the corner, the starting lineups have been announced for the 84th July 16 mid summer classic, set to take place at the home of the New York Mets, Citi Field in Queens, NY.
The rosters were announced July 6 via the MLB Twitter.
American League lineup:
C: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
1B: Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles
2B: Robinson Cano, New York Yankees
3B: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
SS: J.J. Hardy, Baltimore Orioles
OF: Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles
OF: Mike Trout, Anaheim Angels
OF: Joe Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays
DH: David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox
American League Reserves:
C: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
C: Jason Castro, Houston Astros
1B: Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers
2B: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox
2B: Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians
3B: Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles
SS: Jhonny Peralta, Detroit Tigers
OF: Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals
OF: Nelson Cruz, Texas Rangers
OF: Torii Hunter, Detroit Tigers
DH: Edwin Encarnacion, Toronto Blue Jays
UT: Ben Zobrist, Tampa Bay Rays
American League Pitchers:
Max Scherzer, Detroit Tigers
Yu Darvish, Texas Rangers
Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners
Bartolo Colon, Oakland Athletics
Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers
Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox
Glen Perkins, Minnesota Twins
Brett Cecil, Toronto Blue Jays
Hishashi Iwakuma, Seattle Mariners
Justin Masterson, Cleveland Indians
Joe Nathan, Texas Rangers
Mariano Rivera, New York Yankees
National League Lineup:
C: Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals
1B: Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
2B: Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds
3B: David Wright, New York Mets
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies
OF: Carlos Beltran, St. Louis Cardinals
OF: Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
OF: Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
National League Reserves:
C: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks
1B: Allen Craig, St. Louis Cardinals
2B: Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals
2B: Marco Scutaro, San Francisco Giants
3B: Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates
SS: Jean Segura, Milwaukee Brewers
SS: Everth Cabrera, San Diego Padres
OF: Michael Cuddyer, Colorado Rockies
OF: Domonic Brown, Philadelphia Phillies
OF: Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates
OF: Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee Brewers
National League Pitchers:
Matt Harvey, New York Mets
Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
Patrick Corbin, Arizona Diamondbacks
Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Zimmermann, Washington Nationals
Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins
Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies
Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants
Jeff Locke, Pittsburgh Pirates
Travis Wood, Chicago Cubs
Aroldis Chapman, Cincinnati Reds
Jason Grilli, Pittsburgh Pirates
The AL manager is Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers with the NL manager of the San Francisco Giants being Bruce Bochy.
The game will be televised on FOX Sports and ESPN Radio.


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Arzawa, ancient kingdom of western or southwestern Anatolia (its exact location is disputed). Although Arzawa was for long periods a rival of the Hittite kingdom, it was occasionally conquered and made a vassal by some of the more powerful Hittite kings, such as Labarnas I (c. 1680–c. 1650 bc). During the period of Hittite decline after the end of the Old Kingdom (c. 1500 bc), Arzawa's power and prominence reached its peak, and its king, Tarkhundaradu, corresponded with Amenhotep III of Egypt in the 14th century bc. It was later reconquered by the Hittite Mursilis II (1339–06 bc). During the reign of the Hittite king Arnuwandas III (1220–1190 bc), Arzawa was seized by a disloyal Hittite vassal, Madduwattas; it was never recaptured by the Hittites and gradually lost its political identity.
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by Louis Navellier | May 28, 2013 11:31 am
In today's Internet world it is not enough to simply be a "service provider" offering connectivity and search — you have to provide a wide range of other services to attract consumers. You have to be a one-stop source for news, gaming, social networking, email and other in-demand Web applications. In short, you must be an entertainment conglomerate.
The largest of the internet companies have been able to successfully cross this bridge — and their ranking in Portfolio Grader[1] proves that it works. These companies are seeing strong sales and earnings growth.
AOL (AOL[2]) has done a good job of transforming itself into a full-fledged Internet and mobile entertainment company. Since being spun off from Time Warner (TWX[3]), the company has done a fantastic job of complementing its internet access services with entertainment, news and gaming. The website today offers a wide range of offerings designed to keep users in the AOL network.
Analysts have consistently underestimated the improvements at the company and in recent weeks have been scrambling to raise their estimates for the rest of 2013 and 2014. The stock has been a "buy" or "strong buy" in Portfolio Grader for the past year and continues to have the type of fundamentals that earn a "B" grade. AOL's stock is a buy right now and should continue to reward shareholders.
Google (GOOG[4]) may have started out as just another Internet search provider but it has grown to be far more than that. Today Google offer news, a browser, YouTube and an aggressive ad network. It's constantly rolling out new services and products to attract and retain users. On the mobile side its Android operating system competes with the iPhone and has a strong user base. The company has gone from search to a full-fledged mobile and Internet information and entertainment complex. This transformation has given the company solid revenue and profit growth and the shares are currently rated a "buy" in Portfolio Grader.
Yahoo (YHOO[5]) has completely reinvented itself in the past few years. Just last week it announced an acquisition of blogging site Tumblr (and its more than 100 million users) to further diversify its entertainment offerings. Yahoo also has one of the most widely used sites for sports coverage and fantasy sports and an acclaimed financial site that draws heavy user traffic. Analysts did not expect much from Yahoo in the past year, and the company has posted four consecutive huge positive earnings surprises. It is the top-rated Internet and entertainment company in the market today, getting an "A" from Portfolio Grader. The stock's fundamentals are fantastic right now and the stock is a "strong buy."
The Internet and entertainment world changes fast. Those who stay ahead of the curve will generate the type of growth that makes then highly rated in Portfolio Grader.
Louis Navellier is the editor of Blue Chip Growth[6].
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www.catholicherald.co.uk February 5 2010 £1.20 (Republic of Ireland €1.70)
Pope criticises Labour's equality laws
Benedict XVI urges bishops to defend freedom of expression Pontiff says dissent 'should be recognised for what it is' Holy Father confirms visit to Britain later this year
POPE BENEDICT XVI has criticised Labour's equality legislation in a remarkably direct speech to English and Welsh bishops at the end of their ad limina visit to Rome.
He said the legislation put unjust limits on religious freedom and "in some respects actually violates the natural law".
He made the remark just moments after he confirmed that he would be visiting Britain this year.
The Pope said: "Your country is well known for its firm commitment to equality of opportunity for all members of society. Yet as you [the bishops] have rightly pointed out, the effect of some of the legislation designed to achieve this goal has been to impose unjust limitations on the freedom of religious communities to act in accordance with their beliefs. In some respects it actually violates the natural law upon which the equality of all human beings is grounded and by which it is guaranteed."
The Pope was meeting the bishops for the first time since the English and Welsh Church lost control of its adoption agencies. The Sexual Orientation Regulations, passed in 2007, compelled agencies to place children with same-sex couples, forcing Catholic adoption agencies to close down or break ties with the Church.
His comments also came a week after the House of Lords rejected parts of the Equality Bill that could have forced the Church to ordain women, sexually active gay people and transsexuals.
Pope Benedict urged the bishops to "continue to insist upon your right to participate in national debate through respectful dialogue with other elements in society".
The Pope's speech, described by one influential Vatican watcher as "blunt", also warned bishops not to overlook dissent among the faithful. "In a social milieu that encourages the expression of a variety of opinions on every question that arises, it is important to
Pope Benedict XVI addresses the Bishops of England and Wales at the end of the ad limina visit recognise dissent for what it is, and not to mistake it for a mature contribution to a balanced and wide-ranging debate," he said. "It is the truth revealed through scripture and tradition and articulated by the Church's Magisterium that sets us free."
The Pope said that if "the full saving message of Christ is to be presented effectively and convincingly", the Catholic community – including the bishops – must speak "with a united voice".
At the end of his speech the
Pope asked the bishops to "be generous" in implementing Anglicanorum Coetibus, the new provision for Anglicans who wish to enter into full communion with Rome.
He said: "I am convinced that, if given a warm and open-hearted welcome, such groups will be a blessing for the entire Church."
The Pope's speech was portrayed in some parts of the media as unwarranted interference in British domestic affairs.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols of
Westminster was asked on the BBC's Today programme if the Pope "should be getting involved in the politics of another country".
The Archbishop said: "The way our public life is organised is something to which everybody has the right to contribute. He's certainly not getting engaged in party politics, and I hope no headline writer would suggest that. But he wants his reasoned voice – formed by the treasures of the Christian heritage, which is deeply embedded in our culture –
Photographic Service, L'Osservatore Romano he wants that voice to be heard. It's a reasoned voice and I think he has every right to express the concerns of many."
He said the Pope's comments "would find an echo for many in our country who are uneasy of the perhaps unintended consequences of recent legislation to drive religious belief and practice into the private sphere only".
Rocco Palmo, an influential American blogger, suggested the Pope had effectively given the English and Welsh bishops their
"marching orders" – to "teach, obey, unite". He said: "The text of the Pope's ad limina speech to the English and Welsh bishops has dropped – and, in a word, it's unusually short. And just as blunt."
At a press conference after the speech Archbishop Nichols confirmed that the Pope's remarks on equality legislation were related to the closure of Catholic adoption agencies. "There are 4,000 adoption agencies in England and Wales – seven or eight Catholic agencies wanted to act in accordance with Catholic teaching," he said. "We thought it was disproportionate for those seven or eight to be pushed out of business when there were all those others open."
During his address the Pope confirmed that he would visit England. Details of his schedule are still being arranged but he is expected to address MPs and peers on the issue of religious freedom from the spot in Westminster Hall where St Thomas More, the former Lord Chancellor, was condemned to death in 1535 for opposing the adultery of King Henry VIII.
He is also expected to preside over the beatification of the Victorian convert Cardinal John Henry Newman, and to deliver a speech at Oxford University.
"Even amid the pressures of a secular age, there are many signs of living faith and devotion among the Catholics of England and Wales," the Pope told the bishops.
"I am thinking, for example, of the enthusiasm generated by the visit of the relics of St Thérèse, the interest aroused by the prospect of Cardinal Newman's beatification, and the eagerness of young people to take part in pilgrimages and World Youth Days. On the occasion of my forthcoming Apostolic Visit to Great Britain, I shall be able to witness that faith for myself and, as Successor of Peter, to strengthen and confirm it.
"During the months of preparation that lie ahead, be sure to encourage the Catholics of England and Wales in their devotion, and assure them that the Pope constantly remembers them in his prayers and holds them in his heart."
A spokesman for the Government Equalities Office said: "The Pope acknowledges our country's firm commitment to equality for all members of society. We believe everyone should have a fair chance in life and not be discriminated against. The Equality Bill will make Britain a fairer and more equal place."
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THE CONGREGATION for Divine Worship and the Sacraments (CDW) is putting together the final version of the English translation of the complete Roman Missal, the book of prayers used at Mass.
The Vox Clara Committee, an international group of bishops established to advise the congregation about the translation of the Missal into English, met in Rome last week.
Members "reviewed various reports on the steps being taken for editing, co-ordination of manuscripts and reviews for internal consistency of the English-language translation", a Vox Clara statement said.
Marist Fr Anthony Ward, an official of the congregation for worship, said that because bishops' conferences approved the Roman Missal in sections over a period of years a final review and minor edits were needed to ensure consistency. For instance, he said,
the same Latin prayer may be used in two different Masses and may have been translated slightly differently during the bishops' approval process.
The Vox Clara statement said committee members reviewed the last two sections of the Roman Missal translation to be approved by bishops' conferences in English-speaking countries: the proper of saints, a collection of specific prayers related to each saint in the universal liturgical calendar, and the common of saints,
general prayers for celebrating saints listed in the "Roman Martyrology", but not in the universal calendar.
Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera, prefect of the CDW, "expressed his hope that the coming confirmation of the Roman Missal would prove to be of great pastoral advantage to the Church in the Englishspeaking world", the Vox Clara statement said.
English-speaking bishops hope people will begin using it in parishes by Advent 2011.
Susan Boyle 'wants to sing for the Pope'
Swift end to concert at Catholic school
TELEVISION talent star Susan Boyle wants to sing for the Pope when he visits Scotland in September, according to a source close to her.
The 48-year-old singer stormed to success in the ITV show Britain's Got Talent last year and her album I Dreamed a Dream shot to number one in the charts at Christmas.
Her ambition to sing for
Pope Benedict was revealed by Tony Cowell, brother of the television show's host Simon Cowell, who works closely with the singer.
"It would be a dream come true for her and I know she would drop everything if she was asked to perform for the Pope," he said.
Susan Boyle is a devout Catholic, and has worshipped at Our Lady of Lourdes in Blackburn, West Lothian, since childhood.
Parish priest Fr Ryszard Holuka said: "She's so busy but I'm sure she would love to sing for the Pope."
AN AMERICAN singer has had to cancel her concert at a Catholic school because of a mix-up by a local newspaper.
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School in Knowsley, Merseyside, had booked the unknown 16-year-old singer-songwriter Taylor Bright to sing to its 480 pupils. She is in Britain to promote her debut single "Striped Socks".
But the Liverpool
Echo published a story that 20-year-old Grammy winner Taylor Swift, left, would be performing at the school. Making matters worse,
the news was announced over the speakers to 40,000 football fans at
Liverpool FC's match against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. Citing security fears,
the school has called off Miss Bright's concert.
A spokesman for the Liverpool Echo has apologised for its mistake.
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Pumpkin beers come in variety of tastes
Come Thursday night, kids will be diving into their Halloween haul for mouthfuls of candy.
Kids aren't the only ones savoring the treats of the season. Beer connoisseurs are quaffing pumpkin brews while they last.
Over the past decade, pumpkin beers have rapidly grown into a major autumn phenomenon.
"It's definitely a fall thing. It's like a comfort food. These beers really tie into fall flavors," says Laura Mio, general manager at the downtown Fargo JL Beers.
Brian Patterson, bar manager at the Sidestreet Grille & Pub in Fargo, says pumpkin beers go hand in hand with the malts of traditional Oktoberfest beverages.
"They play off each other really well," he says.
While pumpkin may be the flavor of the month, it comes in a variety of tastes.
Last Thursday, Sidestreet had Third Street Brew House's Jack'd Up Autumn Ale on tap. The name comes from the pumpkin spices packed in.
Patterson also pulled out a bottle of New Belgium's Pumpkick.
"It's a little sweeter than your average pumpkin beer, not as spicy," the barkeep says.
Pumpkick includes pumpkin juice and generous portions of predictable spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. The hidden ingredients are cranberries and lemongrass to give it a lighter, crisp flavor that belies its 6 percent alcohol by volume and make it good all year round, not just in autumn.
An informal survey revealed Pumpkick was on tap at the south Fargo Buffalo Wild Wings and the Old Broadway Sports Zone, where it's proven to be a popular pour says assistant manager, Nate Johnson.
Old Chicago in Fargo was serving Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale and Sam Adams Fat Jack.
On Thursday, JL Beers downtown was gearing up for a mini Halloween tap takeover, already pouring New Holland's Ichabod Ale and Southern Tier' Pumpking, which Mio says sets the bar by which all pumpkin beers are judged. She says people start asking about it in early September.
If you follow Mio's thought that pumpkin beers are like comfort food, then the imperial ale, Pumpking, is like a wedge of pumpkin pie. The spices waft well ahead of the first sip with a nice earthiness. With an 8.6 percent ABV, you may want to reconsider whether you really need a second serving.
Despite Pumpking's popularity, Mio has a taste for the New Holland option.
"I'm really digging the Ichabod. It just seems creamier to me," she says.
Creamier and not as overwhelming as the Pumpking. With a significantly lower 5.5 ABV, it's also an easy drinking beer.
The same won't be said of Millstream's Imperial Pumpkin Stout. The roasted malts, chocolate tones and 7.6 ABV give this beer a sharper up-front taste.
The bold flavors prompted some bartenders to play with it.
At the Hotel Donaldson Josh Tandberg topped two parts of the stout with one part of Bell's Two Hearted Ale, itself a very distinct tasting American India pale ale. Across the river at Usher's, Aaron Duma layers the Millstream over Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider.
"It's deeelish," Duma says.
The Imperial Pumpkin Stout found a good pairing at W.F. Maxwell's on Thursday night, when it was served with a pumpkin-spiced cheesecake with cranberry preserves and salted caramel sauce to top off a Millstream beer dinner.
Patterson's favorite so far has been the Pumpkin Porter from Alaskan Brewing Co.
"There is usually too much pumpkin or too much spice. The porter had a nice balance," he says. "It was a good, solid porter."
Fargo Brewing Company got in on the pumpkin craze with its own offering, Spooky Scary, a brown ale with brown sugar and roasted pumpkin.
"People were asking us if we'd have a pumpkin beer, and it's not something I'd made as a brewer, so I thought it would be fun to play with it," said brew master Chris Anderson.
The response was so positive they finished off their only keg in four days.
"We got a lot of feedback from people who appreciated that it was subtle and spicy and not over-the-top and in-your-face," Anderson says.
The good reaction most likely means Spooky Scary will be back next year, but Anderson isn't looking forward to roasting a large batch of pumpkins.
Mio sees a market for another style of pumpbrew.
"I would like to see a pumpkin wheat beer, because wheat beers already have a clove spice," she says.
That will have to wait until next fall as the pumpkin beers will soon be giving way to winter brews.
But Mio advises drinkers to take time and savor the fall-flavored suds.
"I recommend drinking these beers slowly," she says. "They get better as they warm up and the flavor of the spice comes out."


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Since its establishment in 1959, the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) has continued to play the traditional
role expected of a central bank, which is the regulation
of the stock of money (Akinjare et al., 2016) in such
a way as to promote the social welfare (Ajayi, 1999).
This role is anchored on the use of monetary policy
that is usually targeted towards the achievement of
full-employment equilibrium, rapid economic growth,
price stability, and external balance (Fasanya et al.,
2013; Adesoye et al., 2012; Chude and Chude, 2016).
Over the years, the major goals of monetary policy have
often been the two later objectives (Anowor and Okorie,
(2016). Thus, inflation targeting and exchange rate
policy have dominated CBN's monetary policy focus
based on assumption that these are essential tools of
achieving macroeconomic stability (Njoku and Dike, 2016;
Aliyu and Englama, 2009).
The economic environment that guided monetary policy
before 1986 was characterized by the dominance of the
oil sector, the expanding role of the public sector
in the economy and over-dependence on the external sector.
In order to maintain price stability and a healthy balance
of payments position, monetary management depended on
the use of direct monetary instruments such as credit
ceilings, selective credit controls, administered interest
and exchange rates, as well as the prescription of cash
reserve requirements and special deposits. The use of
market-based instruments was not feasible at that point
because of the underdeveloped nature of the financial
markets and the deliberate restraint on interest rates
(Njoku and Dike, 2016).
After 1986, with the CBN's amended Act, Adeoye,
et al. (2014) reveal that the apex bank was granted
more discretion and autonomy in the conduct of monetary
policy and consequently, the focus of monetary policy
during this period shifted significantly from growth
and developmental objectives to price stability. However,
Ebiringa, et al. (2014) submit that monetary policies
implemented in recent years in Nigeria have been aimed
at fast tracking economic reform programmes with the
objective of providing enabling financial system infrastructure
and environment to support sustainable economic growth.
The most popular instrument of monetary policy was the
issuance of credit rationing guidelines, which primarily
set the rates of change for the components and aggregate
commercial bank loans and advances to the private sector.
The sectoral allocation of bank credit in CBN guidelines
was to stimulate the productive sectors and thereby
stem inflationary pressures. The fixing of interest
rates at relatively low levels was done mainly to promote
investment and growth. Occasionally, special deposits
were imposed to reduce the amount of free reserves and
credit-creating capacity of the banks. Minimum cash
ratios were stipulated for the banks in the mid-1970s
on the basis of their total deposit liabilities, but
since such cash ratios were usually lower than those
voluntarily maintained by the banks, they proved less
effective as a restraint on their credit operations.
In general terms, monetary policy refers to a combination
of measures designed to regulate the value, supply and
cost of money in an economy, in consonance with the
expected level of economic activity (Okwu et al, 2011;
Adesoye et al, 2012; Baghebo and Ebibai, 2014). According
to Njoku and Dike (2016), monetary policy is the process
by the Central Bank of a country controls money supply
through interest rate manipulation for the purpose of
enhancing economic growth and stability. For most economies,
the objectives of monetary policy include price stability,
maintenance of balance of payments equilibrium, promotion
of employment and output growth, and sustainable development
(Folawewo and Osinubi, 2006). These objectives are necessary
for the attainment of internal and external balance,
and the promotion of long-run economic growth (Imoughele,
The importance of price stability derives from the harmful
effects of price volatility, which undermines the ability
of policy makers to achieve other laudable macroeconomic
objectives. There is indeed a general consensus that
domestic price fluctuation undermines the role of money
as a store of value, and frustrates investments and
growth. Empirical studies on inflation, growth and productivity
have confirmed the long-term inverse relationship between
inflation and growth (Ajayi and Ojo, 1981; Fischer,
With the achievement of price stability, the conditions
in the financial market and institutions would create
a high degree of confidence, such that the financial
infrastructure of the economy is able to meet the requirements
of market participants. Indeed, an unstable or crisis-ridden
financial sector will render the transmission mechanism
of monetary policy less effective, making the achievement
and maintenance of strong macroeconomic fundamentals
difficult. This is because it is only in a period of
price stability that investors and consumers can interpret
market signals correctly. Typically, in periods of high
inflation, the horizon of the investor is very short,
and resources are diverted from long-term investments
to those with immediate returns and inflation hedges,
including real estate and currency speculation. It is
on this background that this study would investigate
the effectiveness of the monetary policy in Nigeria
with special focus on major growth components.
One of the major objectives of monetary policy
in Nigeria is price stability. But despite the various
monetary regimes that have been adopted by the Central
Bank of Nigeria over the years, inflation still remains
a major threat to Nigeria's economic growth (Akinjare
et al., 2016).
Nigeria has experienced high volatility in inflation
rates. Since the early 1970's, there have been
four major episodes of high inflation, in excess of
30 percent. The growth of money supply is correlated
with the high inflation episodes because money growth
was often in excess of real economic growth. However,
preceding the growth in money supply, some factors reflecting
the structural characteristics of the economy are observable.
Some of these are supply shocks, arising from factors
such as famine, currency devaluation and changes in
terms of trade.
The first period of inflation in the 30 percent range
(12months moving average) was in 1976 (CBN, 2009). One
of the factors often adduced for this inflation is the
drought in Northern Nigeria, which destroyed agricultural
production and pushed up the cost of agricultural food
items, a significant increase in the proportion of the
average consumer's budget. In addition, during
this period, there was excessive monetization of oil
export revenue, which might have given the inflation
a monetary character.
In addition, in the late 1980's, following the
Structural Adjustment Program, the effects of wage increases
created a cost-push effect on inflation. In the long
run, it was the structural characteristics of the economy,
coupled with the growth in money supply that translated
these into permanent price increases. In 1984, inflation
peaked at 39.6 per cent at a time of relatively little
growth in the economy. At that time, the government
was under pressure from debtor groups to reach an agreement
with the International Monetary Fund, one of the conditions
of which was devaluation of the domestic currency. The
expectation that devaluation was imminent fuelled inflation
as prices adjusted to the parallel rate of exchange.
Over the same period, excess money growth was about
43 percent and credit to the government had increased
by over 70 percent (CBN, 2010).
In other respects the cause of the inflation may also
be adduced to the worsening terms of external trade
experienced by the country at that time. It is possible
therefore that Nigeria's inflationary episodes
were preceded by structural or real factors followed
by monetary expansion.
The third high inflation episode started in the last
quarter of 1987 and accelerated through 1988 to 1989.
This episode is related to the fiscal expansion that
accompanied the 1988 budget. Though initially the expansion
was financed by credit from the CBN, it was later sustained
by increasing oil revenue (occasioned by oil price increase
following the Persian Gulf War) that was not sterilized.
In addition, with the debt conversion exercise, through
which "debt for equity" swaps took place,
external debt was repurchased with new local currency
obligations. However, with the drastic monetary contraction
initiated by the authorities in the middle of 1989,
inflation fell, reaching one of its lowest points in
1991 i.e. 13% (CBN, 2010).
The fourth inflationary episode occurred in 1993, and
persisted through the end of 1995. Though inflation
gathered momentum towards the tail end of 1992, it reached
57 percent by the end of 1994, the highest rates since
the eighties, and by the end of 1995, it was 72.8 per
cent (CBN, 2009). As with the third inflation, it coincided
with a period of expansionary fiscal deficit and money
supply growth. The authorities found it too difficult
to contain the growth of private sector domestic credit
and bank liquidity. Continuous fall of the inflation
rate has been experienced since 1996 as a result of
stringent monetary policies of the Central bank. It
however, increased in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, and 2012
to 16.49%, 23.84%, 11.56%, 15.1% and 12% respectively
Structural factors have proven to be important in the
inflation spiral. Reduction in oil revenue (a supply
shock) led to a reduction in real income, with serious
distributional implications. As workers pushed for higher
nominal wages, while producers increased mark-ups on
costs, an inflationary spiral followed. In addition
to these factors the government also had a transfer
problem in order to meet debt obligations.
The failure of the monetary policy in curbing price
instability has caused growth instability as Nigeria's
record of development has been very poor. In marked
contrast to most developing countries, its GDP was not
significantly higher in the year 2000 that it was 35
years before. As many economic indicators show, Nigeria's
economy has experienced different growth stages. The
GDP growth rate recorded negative growth in the early
1980s (-2.7 in 1982, 7.1 in 1983 and -1.1 in 1984).
The growth rate increased steadily between 1985 and
1990 but fell sharply in 1986 and 1987 to 2.5% and -0.2%.
Except in 1991 when a negative growth rate of -0.8%
was recorded, 1990s witnessed an unstable growth. However,
the growth rate has been relatively high since 2001
until mid 2014 when it began to fall from 6.54% in 2014Q2
(CBN, 2015) to -0.36% in 2016Q1 (NBS, 2016a), and then
to -2.06 in 2016Q2 (NBS, 2016b), and further down to
-2.24 in 2016Q3 (NBS, 2016c) due to oil price crash.
An examination of the long-term pattern reveals the
following secular swings: 1965-1968 Rapid Decline (civil
war years), 1969-1971 Revival, 1972-1980 Boom, 1981-1984
Crash, 1985-1991 Renewed Growth, 1992-2013 Wobbling,
2014-2016 Contraction.
The main thrust of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness
of the CBN's monetary policy over the years. This
would go along way in assessing the extent to which
the monetary policies have impacted on the growth process
of Nigeria using the major objectives of monetary policy
as yardstick.
The main objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness
of the monetary policies in Nigeria. However, the following
specific objectives would also be achieved.
(i) To examine the trend and structure of monetary policy
in Nigeria;
(ii) To empirically investigate the impact of the monetary
policy on economic growth and other major growth components
in Nigeria;
(iii) Evaluate the performance of monetary policy in
Nigeria over the years.
The hypotheses to be tested in the course of this research
work are:
(1) H0 - That the monetary policy instruments do not
have significant impact on the economic growth in Nigeria.
H1 - That the monetary policy instruments have significant
impact on the economic growth in Nigeria.
(2) H0 - That
the monetary policy instruments do not impact significantly
on the general price level in Nigeria.
H1 - That the monetary policy instruments impact significantly
on the general price level in Nigeria.
(3) H0 - That
the monetary policy instruments do not impact significantly
on the Balance of payment equilibrium of Nigeria.
H1 - That the monetary policy instruments impact significantly
on the Balance of payment equilibrium of Nigeria.
The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique shall be employed
in obtaining the numerical estimates of the coefficients
in different equations. The OLS method is chosen because
it possesses some optimal properties; its computational
procedure is fairly simple and it is also an essential
component of most other estimation techniques. The estimation
period covers the period between 1981 and 2016.
In demonstrating the application of Ordinary Least Square
method, the multiple linear regression analysis will
be used with Gross Domestic Product (GDP), inflation
rate and balance of payment as the dependent variables
while liquidity ratio, cash ratio, money supply as the
explanatory variables. The method would be applied with
the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
The data for this study shall be obtained mainly from
secondary sources, particularly from Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN) publications. This study makes use of
econometric approach in estimating the relationship
between selected monetary policy components and major
growth components.
gdp = a0 + a1lr + a2M2 + a3Cr + Ui
Where gdp - Gross Domestic Product at 1990 Constant
Basic Prices
Lr - Liquidity ratio
M2 - Broad Money Supply
Cr - Cash ratio
a0, a1, a2 and a3 - Parameters
Ui - Error term
inf = b0 + b1lr + b2M2 + b3Cr + Ui
Where inf - Inflation rate
lr - Liquidity Ratio
M2 - Broad Money Supply
Cr - Cash ratio
b0, b1, b2 and b3 - Parameters
Ui - Error term
bop = c0 + c1lr + c2M2 + c3Cr + Ui
Where bop - Balance of Payment
lr - Liquidity Ratio
M2 - Broad Money Supply
Cr - Cash ratio
c0, c1, c2 and c3 - Parameters
Ui - Error term
Nowadays, most African scholars and policymakers increasingly
subscribe to a conventional view of central banking.
That view prioritizes the objective of monetary policy
much more strongly than did either theoretical orthodoxy
or the African central banks themselves in the 1960s
and 70s. The time consistency literature, in particular,
argues that central banks that fail to specialize in
monetary stability – making low inflation a clearly
overriding priority as against output stabilization,
fiscal support to government, or a competitive real
exchange rate – end up with excessive inflation
and with no offsetting gains in economic performance.
There is little room for African Central Banks to play
active development role; rather, long-run growth is
promoted through the maintenance of low inflation, which
increases investment and growth by reducing macroeconomic
This study is significance in the following ways:
1. It would provide an objective view of the effectiveness
of the monetary policy in Nigeria;
2. The study would also provide an econometric basis
upon which to examine the effect of monetary policy
on the Nigerian economy;
3. Lastly, it would provide policy recommendations to
policy-makers on ways to make the Nigerian economy vibrant
through the monetary policy.
The economy is a large component with lot of diverse
and sometimes complex parts. This study will only focus
on major growth components such as the gross domestic
product, price level, exchange rate and the balance
of payment equilibrium. This study will cover all the
facets that make up the monetary policy, but shall empirically
investigate the effect of the major ones. The empirical
investigation of the impact of the monetary policy on
the macroeconomic variables in Nigeria shall be restricted
to the period between 1981 and 2016. The study would
also examine the monetary policy regimes that have adopted
in Nigeria since 1960 to date as well as evaluate its
This study shall contain five chapters. The
first chapter contains the background of the study,
the statement of the research problem, the objectives
of the study, the research questions etc that will guide
the study. Chapter two shall present the literature
review on the subject matter. The focus of chapter three
is the research methodology. The empirical analysis
i.e. presentation and interpretation of the regression
results and other necessary data would be made in chapter
four. The last chapter i.e chapter five, would present
the summary of the findings, conclusion and appropriate
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Welcome to the second Full Time Fabulous Community event, created by the wonderful Kristy. The theme for this month is spring, which in the words of Kristy "is a transitional season. Ideas like trying new things, stepping outside your comfort zone, challenging yourself are all themes that are playing a big role in the current fashion season".
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That`s right. That right there is a blatant violation of the fashion rules. In full public display.
I am wearing horizontal stripes. With the lighter colours on top. And the lightest colour on the biggest part of my body. Read`em and weep, baby!
According to the people in the know I am not supposed to wear horizontal stripes seing as how I am curvy all over the place. To make matters worse the real offence is that the lightest stripe is highlighting my hips and bottom, which probably should be tucked away nicely in spandex, but insted are doing a dance of their own, compelling the sweet Ofelia to name me a honorary latina-sister.
I am breaking the rules, and I don`t care. It is spring! I get to own my own worth! I am dancing when everyone is looking, I am colouring outside the lines and I am having dessert first thank you very much. (Pass the brownies. Now.)
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Lost value going up in flames
Now maybe North Dakota finally will get serious about curbing the enormous waste spewed every day from the fiery stacks of natural gas wells dotting the prairie like industrial birthday candles. The state's regulators and politicians have dithered and wrung their hands while flaring has tripled in volume over the past three years. One recent estimate put the waste in lost natural gas revenues at $1.2 billion a year.
"There's a lot of shareholder value going up in flames due to flaring," an analyst for Ceres, a nonprofit group that tracks environmental records of public companies, told a reporter earlier this year. "Investors want companies to have a more aggressive reaction to flaring and disclose clear steps to fix the problem."
Yes, they do. And now they have acted. Last week, mineral owners filed lawsuits against 10 oil and gas companies operating in North Dakota, contending they are owed untold millions of dollars in lost royalties for flared natural gas. Attorneys for the plaintiffs are seeking class-action certification for the cases. They contend the companies are flagrantly exceeding flaring limits and deadlines that the state has been lax in enforcing.
The disgraceful flaring in North Dakota has been an issue of national and international concern. Some large investors signaled their dissatisfaction more than a year ago. In March 2012, a group of 37 investors representing $500 billion in assets wrote a public letter to major shale oil producers saying they were concerned that excessive flaring "poses significant risks for the companies involved," citing the impact on air quality and climate change.
To be fair, capturing natural gas in the booming Bakken Formation is an enormous challenge, given the low price of natural gas and the remote locations of the wells. Industry in North Dakota has invested more than $6 billion in infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants, to move natural gas from the wellhead to market. Coincidentally or not, the industry announced the formation of a task force pledged to sig-nificantly reduce" flaring in the Bakken oilfields on the very day the mineral owners' lawsuits were filed.
Since 2010, industry has more than tripled the amount of natural gas it gathers at oil well sites and sends to market. The North Dakota Pipeline Authority has set a goal of ultimately reducing flaring to between 5 and 10 percent over the next decade, compared to the current 29 percent.
The eyes of the world are on North Dakota. Last year, the World Bank called North Dakota one of the world's worst offenders in flaring natural gas. If North Dakota were a country, according to the World Bank report, it would rank fifth in the world, behind Russia, Nigeria, Iran and Iraq. That's not a flattering comparison. North Dakota must make a meaningful reduction in flaring. If companies and state regulators can't do the job, mineral owners and their lawyers just might do it for them.