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SAN FRANCISCO—Three days after giving birth, first-time mother Courtney Baldritch has registered with the web service WordPress for the purpose of blogging the severely underdocumented experience of child-rearing.
"Now I'll be able to preserve for posterity every detail of this magical time in my life and in Kaylee's, recording every decision that affects her as well as all of my personal thoughts and reflections on the process," Baldritch told reporters Saturday. "At long last, persons wondering what valuable insights fertility has imbued me with, or just wanting to see pictures of my precious Kaylee, will have a one-stop resource in cyberspace."
Baldritch estimated the odds of her updating the blog twice a week for three weeks and then abandoning it at zero.


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Latest News
11 December 2013
Mirkin Named 2013 NAI Fellow
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) elected Professor Chad A. Mirkin to Fellow status. The election is a professional distinction given to academic inventors who have demonstrated a highly prolific spirit of innovation.
14 November 2013
NU Chemistry Students Awarded for Scientific Art
Radha Boya and Keith Brown, students in the Mirkin research group, received awards from the Science in Society's 2013 Scientific Images Contest.
14 November 2013
Mirkin to Receive 2013 Vittorio deNora Award
The Electrochemical Society (ECS) will award Professor Chad A. Mirkin the 2013 Vittorio deNora Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of electrochemical engineering and technology.
12 November 2013
Chemistry Lab Gets Renovation
The HG10 lab in the Technological Institute underwent a complete renovation this past summer. The new space includes a modern tutoring area, an enhanced undergraduate research area and improved overall safety features. News Center Story
8 November 2013
Mirkin Named Honorary Professor at ShanghaiTech University
Professor Chad A. Mirkin has recently been named an Honorary Professor by ShanghaiTech University in China for his service to the institution.
5 November 2013
Chemistry Alum Receives 2013 R&D Innovator Award
Andrew J. Ouderkirk, a Northwestern Chemistry Alumnus and former member of the Weitz research group, was presented the 2013 R&D Magazine Innovator of the Year award. Ouderkirk received this honor for his leadership and creativity as one the top scientists at 3M.
4 November 2013
Mirkin Receives Highest Honor by CCS
Professor Chad Mirkin has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS). This is the highest honor that the CCS can bestow on an individual.
18 October 2013
The Hupp Group is Being InNUvative
The Hupp Group has awarded one of its own, second year graduate student Timothy Wang, the inaugural H&F InNUvative award. As the winner of the inner group competition Timothy will be able to make use of $10K in group founds to investigate a creative project of his own design over the next year.
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China's influence was readily apparent this past week as signs of their economic slowdown weighed heavily on markets. Everything from food to industrial materials was impacted negatively. The People's Bank of China announced it had reduced reserve requirements again for the third time in six months to support lending after data showed the slowdown in economic growth is deepening.
Chinese expansion had provided the impetus for global economic growth in the past and without the Chinese, global economies are expected to suffer. We suggest getting your financial house in order and reviewing investments to determine strategies for weathering the financial storm we see developing. Now for some actual information…
Interest Rates: June Treasury bonds closed at 145 and 4/32nds, up 25/32nds as once again funds shifted from equities to the relative safety of the U.S. treasury market. The usual move of money from one sector, equities, to the relative safe sector, U.S. treasuries, became more of a "stampede" this week rather than a "move". The news of the J.P. Morgan 2.5 billion dollar trading loss accentuated the overall equity weakness as rumors of the loss permeated the market place all week. Other factors for the "rush to safety" was the reports of a Chinese economic slowdown. China has been, moreso than the U.S., the "consumer of the world" and any concerns that the 'buying frenzy" has subsided prompted immediate ramifications for global industry. We could see further gains in treasury prices pushing yields still lower so rolling over of short calls and puts (strangle positions) remains a possibility. We will advise clients as to which strike prices are appropriate. Treat treasury bonds outright as a trading affair.
Stock Indices: The Dow Jones industrials closed at 12,820.60, down 34.44 on Friday but for the week lost 1.6%. the S&P 500 closed at 1,353.39, down 4.60 and for the week lost 1.15%. The tech heavy Nasdaq closed at 2,933.82, up 0.18 and for the week lost 0.76%. The reports of Chinese "intervention" in the banking system along with the rumors and finally the report that J.P. Morgan Chase lost 2.5 Billion trading with possible additional loss as they unwind those responsible positions increasing that preliminary loss weighed on the financial sector and carried across the board to other sectors. We once again strongly urge investors with large equity portfolios to avail themselves of our expertise in developing hedging strategies unique to their situation.
Currencies: The June U.S. dollar index closed at 8043.5, up 17.8 against all European currencies with the Euro, (27 nations mostly in Europe) losing 29 points to close at $1.2924, the Swiss Franc, 25 points to $1.0761, the British Pound 84 points to $1.6067, and the Australian dollar 70 points to .9990. The June Japanese yen gained 5 ticks to close at 12523 and the June Canadian dollar gained 11 points to .9990. The Greece situation that has now been joined by problems expanding for Ireland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and most recently France with deepening debt could prompt one or more countries to leave the Euro. We have been suggesting that Greece would be forced out of the Euro and the austerity programs "promised" in order to secure bailout funds are in question. The recent report that Great Britain has fallen into recession is an indication of additional problems developing. Once again we suggest staying long the dollar even though the U.S. economic situation is not much better but at least "localized" and somewhat controllable.
Energies: June crude oil closed in late trading at $95.57 per barrel, down $1.51 and closing in on our projected price level of $80-85 per barrel. The news of J.P. Morgan's huge trading loss along with Chinese growth slowing, led to concern of reduced demand for energy products. The dollar strength, in which crude is denominated as well as other commodities, was also a factor in the selling. We continue to expect further "damage" to chart structure and would hold put positions.
Copper: July copper closed at $3.62 per pound, down 6 points and their lowest level in two weeks. Concern over slowing growth in China along with Europe's debt problems pressuring prices of copper and other industrial metals. One bright spot was the higher than expected passenger car sales in April by a Chinese auto maker trade group up 12.5% on the year. Expectations of increased vehicle sales of approximately 8% for 2012 was also supportive for prices. We continue to expect global economies to offset any good news for copper and prompt still lower prices going forward. Hold put positions but bear in mind support exists at $3.50 so you may wish to take profits before then.
Precious Metals: June gold closed at $1,579.90 per ounce on Friday, down another $15.60 against the strong dollar and reduced demand for precious metals. Gold demand has dwindled of late as a "saturation" point of sorts has been reached through the aggressive sales practices in the media has prompted huge buying by the public fearing inflation and listening to the "pundits" claiming they must own gold. We take no view on how much percentage of portfolio an individual should own, but we suggest a minor position only. We like "cash" in the mattress as opposed to some investments at this time. July silver closed at $28.885 per ounce, down 29.3c following gold. If 'forced" to make a buying decision, it would be silver over gold based on past performance percentage wise. July platinum closed at $1,485.30 ,down $28.50 per ounce, with June palladium losing $12.20 per ounce to $603.15. Aside from our long palladium, short platinum spread and preference of silver over gold, we prefer the sidelines in the group.
Next page: Ags and softs
Grains and Oilseeds: The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report prompted heavy long liquidation in soybeans, corn and wheat with July corn losing 6 1/2c to close at $5.81 per bushel, July wheat losing 4 1/4c to $5.97 per bushel and July soybeans losing 49 1/4c per bushel to close at $14.06. The U.S.D.A's Thursday forecast is the first of the beginning of the growing season and could be affected by the outcome and certainly the weather. The affect on soybeans which had been our favorite in the group was to trade right through sell stops early in the week and prompted our move to the sidelines until the "smoke clears". However if the U.S.D.A is correct forecasting higher yields more than offsetting lower harvested acres, additional long liquidation could be in the offing. Soybean supplies are projected up 4% from 2011-2012. For now stay on the sidelines.
Meats: June cattle closed at $1.1515 per pound, down 70 points on continued long liquidation. Additions to feed lots and farmer intentions to increase herds weighing on prices. We could see further price moves to the $1.10 area but our expectation that herds will take longer to increase supplies, could support prices from here. Stay with call positions but do not suggest adding for now. Cattle have recovered since trading down to $1.11 area late April. July hogs closed at 85.15c per pound, up 3.75c on shortcovering after trading down to 83.75c during the week. We continue to favor the sidelines in hogs even as "barbecue" season is at hand.
Coffee, Cocoa and Sugar: July coffee closed at $1.7675 per pound, down 1.9c as prices remain in a tight range. The Brazilian 2012-2013 harvest is now starting and according to one source could reach 55.3 million 60- kilo bags, an increase over previous estimates. We like coffee but would only consider call purchases, not outrights. July cocoa closed at $2,308 per tonne, down $30 but for the week managed a 1.3% gain. Expectation of Ivory Coast farmers for a drop in output this year due to a lack of maintenance on plantations along with poor weather prompting new buying. Improved quality reported as the mid-crop harvest progresses could prompt some selling pressure. Stay long through call purchases. July sugar closed at 20.20c per pund down 25 points tied to large supplies and the dollar strength. Stay out for now.
Cotton: July cotton closed at 78.97c per pound, down 2.85c after touching the exchange limit down. U.S. farm officials forecast prices potentially falling to 65c per pound caused by the biggest inventories in history. However, expectations that world cotton output may decline by 7.7million bales in 2012-13 and lower harvest could challenge that forecast. China, the world's biggest harvest, according to the U.S.D.A could drop substantially and provide support at current prices. The selloff from last years $2.27c per pound was overdone in our opinion, and result of the "rubber band" type reaction to those high prices. With expectation of increased world consumption by 3.3% we could see renewed interest by commodity funds. We continue to favor the long side of cotton.


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Luck-E-Strike Scrounger Jig - $3.49
Easy to fish and practically snag free - the Luck E Strike Scrounger Jig can be fished as a casting or a swimming jig - and it still generates the ultimate action of the original Scrounger. Its painted head and matching skirt provide added realism and bulk, while its specially designed bill pushes water and creates its deadly rocking, vibrating action. Extremely versatile and available in a variety of colors, the Luck E Strike Scrounger Jig also features a new and improved wire bait keeper to keep your soft plastics more firmly in place. The Luck E Strike Scrounger Jigs feature a 4/0 hook.
Comments: Was very impressed with this jig,but I did notice that you need to get the long bill models. The long bill provides a constant vibration that really works!I use a Rage trailer for even more action,now hold on!
From: Bryan: Newport News,Va.
Comments: FIRST and ONLY fish I ever caught on this was a 5lb.rascal striper, and I am a tournament bass fisherman....lure works great prob. the best NEW concept in years...agree??? note: they probably already do, but they need one with a treble trailer or main hook, but keep rest lure exact same...super fluke slowroll=$$$$
From: Skin: Hesston, PA.
Comments: Not impressed when compared w/ other "bladed" swim jigs. The 'scrounger' (stolen name from Aaron Marten hence the quotations) is a good bait w/ out the skirt for little swimbaits and grubs...a great bait but skirted...no. There's too many other good options. The hook is too short, too light and they just do not have the same vibration AT ALL compared to a true metal-bladed swim jig. Go w/ the non-skirted version and Aaron Martens "shakey fish" or whatever exactly he calls it after Luck-E-Strike supposedly stole the name.
From: Tanner: Southeastern, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Comments: these jigs have some crazy wobble action to them,a go to jig for me. i like them in mouse and green pump.
From: Sam: Chicago
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Post your awesome hidden gems here if you want: One of mine
<edit> Off to the side at the bottom near the bridge is a beach. The beach itself is not secret to sunbathers but there aren't very many surfers. Sandy bottom with lots of strayed kelp from the outside kelp forrest. It was a kind hard paddle because of small shorebreak but the waves are pretty fun.


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Plan your next country festival rape!
If Pearl Jam doesn't play Coachella next year i'm going to Stagecoach...just don't think i'd be able to handle 2 weekends of Coach and then Stagecoach lol
11/21 - Pearl Jam - Viejas Arena
I went to 2 weekends of Coachella & also went to Stagecoach in 2012 lol
They need to get this guy
2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012b, 2013a, 2014a
Is it just me or are the headliners(besides Toby Keith), on the lower end of the crop? In terms of popularity I mean. I don't spend too much time finding out how big country bands/artists are, so I may just be underestimating.
Zac Brown Band are pretty damn popular so I wouldn't say they are on the lower end but I'm not sure about Lady Antebellum, I'm not too familiar with country. Not their strongest lineup IMO.
Also looks like they're handling camping differently this year. RV only with a required application beforehand to even purchase spots.
Not billed that high, though...
and Zac Brown Band is the ''weakest'' of the 3 headliners. Lady Antebelum is a huge draw. This thing is gonna sell out in a week when it goes onsale. If it took a solid month for it to sell out last year, itll be faster this time around.
FUCK YES for Toby Keith!
11/21 - Pearl Jam - Viejas Arena
If there is a crossover act I hope that it's either Jerry Lee Lewis or John Reiley
I love that Jeff Bridges's band is called "The Abiders."
How many acts usually play Stagecoach? This seems like hardly enough to fill a stage and a half.
Nick 13 (from Tiger Army) would be a nice cross-over
Fuck stagecoach
people are not thrilled about the new RV rules
Fui quod es, eris quod sum. I once was what you are, you will be what I am - epitaph carved on Roman gravestones.
Jerry Lee Lewis played this Rockabilly fest in 2011 my fiance goes to every year, and while he's slowed down a bit she said it was still a pretty good time. Here's a video:
12/12 - Dismemberment Plan @ Fonda
It's worth it just for this song..


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December 9, 2013: Mario Andretti says his son Michael "would be straight in" to Formula One if customer cars were allowed
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- 2014 too soon for a Mercedes title - Wolff
December 6, 2013: Toto Wolff says 2014 will be too early for Mercedes to challenge Red Bull for championships
- Toto Wolff exclusive interview
- A year at Mercedes
December 6, 2013: Toto Wolff speaks exclusively to ESPN to reflect on the highs and lows of his first season at Mercedes and how close he feels the team is to winning a championship
- Mercedes
- Hamilton and Rosberg 'brilliant' for Mercedes
November 20, 2013: Toto Wolff says the way that Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg work together is "brilliant" for Mercedes
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- Valsecchi to consider Lotus future
November 20, 2013: Davide Valsecchi admits he will consider his future at Lotus over the winter having been overlooked for a race seat
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November 20, 2013: ESPN caught up with Vijay Mallya after the United States Grand Prix to discuss the constructors' situation and his plans for the 2014 driver line-up
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November 20, 2013: Vijay Mallya says he will not make a decision on his 2014 drivers until late in December despite a number of options currently being available
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November 19, 2013: ESPN deputy editor Chris Medland reports on the continued success story of the United States Grand Prix in Austin
- United States Grand Prix - Lotus
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November 17, 2013: Davide Valsecchi says Heikki Kovalainen's qualifying performance shows that Lotus made a good choice to replace Kimi Raikkonen
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November 17, 2013: Mario Andretti says the success of the United States Grand Prix is proving a lot of sceptics wrong
- United States Grand Prix - Qualifying
- Vettel snatches Austin pole from Webber
November 16, 2013: Sebastian Vettel snatched pole position from team-mate Mark Webber during qualifying for the United States Grand Prix
- Alexander Rossi exclusive interview
- 'I'm definitely ready for F1'
November 16, 2013: Alexander Rossi speaks exclusively to ESPN after his Friday practice outing for Caterham in Austin about his weekend and hopes for 2014
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October 31, 2013: ESPN looks ahead to this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix just one week after Sebastian Vettel was crowned world champion in India
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October 24, 2013: ESPN looks ahead to this weekend's Indian Grand Prix for what could be Formula One's last visit to the Buddh International Circuit
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October 22, 2013: With Toro Rosso confirming its 2014 line-up, assistant editor Chris Medland looks at the momentum behind Daniil Kvyat and predicts Jean-Eric Vergne to feel the heat next season
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October 21, 2013: Having returned Formula One to the gaming market with F1 2010, Codemasters is now on its fourth version of the series, with F1 2013 launching earlier this month. And it's suddenly got a lot more to offer…
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October 12, 2013: Mark Webber took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix as he beat team-mate Sebastian Vettel at Suzuka
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October 10, 2013: ESPN looks ahead to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel able to wrap up a fourth consecutive drivers' championship
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Blaek Histry monfth
Black negress
You're really doing well with this.
Think you'll be able to train your assistant Shiv to have even a fraction of your skill and ability? Or is it an innate ability consisting of many intangibles you can't teach? ( plus if we've learned anything from Shiv's many brushes with the law it's that he seems to be a slow learner.)
PS SO much better than Shiv
North American Yard Ape doing what they do best!
what stupid ass car dealership lets people test drive vehicles by themselves?
There's something wrong with this message board tonight. I'm outta here
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When Wal-Mart Stores Inc. WMT -0.37% Wal-Mart Stores Inc. U.S.: NYSE $78.21 -0.29 -0.37% Dec. 13, 2013 11:39 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.04M P/E Ratio 14.98 Market Cap $254.01 Billion Dividend Yield 2.41% Rev. per Employee $215,790 12/10/13 Wal-Mart Names Cheesewright as... 12/09/13 Retailers Turn Store Clerks In... 12/09/13 Tracking Technology Sheds Ligh... More quote details and news » publicly blacklisted about 250 Bangladesh factories this week, it said it was trying to alert other retailers of safety problems and prevent disasters like last month's fatal building collapse that killed more than 1,100 people.
The clothing label on a shirt by Wal-Mart's brand Faded Glory, which is made in Bangladesh. Reuters
But several other major retailers, including Hennes & Mauritz HM-B.SK +0.87% H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB Series B Sweden: Stockholm kr278.70 +2.40 +0.87% Dec. 13, 2013 5:24 pm Volume : 3.27M P/E Ratio 27.40 Market Cap kr457.30 Billion Dividend Yield 3.41% Rev. per Employee kr1,723,520 11/28/13 H&M Suspends Production of Ite... 11/26/13 'Black Friday' Feels Like a Mo... 11/25/13 H&M Aims to Pay Living Wage fo... More quote details and news » AB, Sears Holdings Corp. SHLD -1.20% Sears Holdings Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq $46.05 -0.56 -1.20% Dec. 13, 2013 11:37 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 489,409 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $4.96 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $138,157 12/12/13 HEARD ON THE STREET: Penney Pi... 12/09/13 Retailers Turn Store Clerks In... 12/08/13 High-Tech Commodity Testing Ad... More quote details and news » and Zara parent Inditex SA ITX.MC 0.00% Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. Spain: Madrid €110.90 0.00 0.00% Dec. 13, 2013 5:24 pm Volume : 497,782 P/E Ratio 29.24 Market Cap €69.13 Billion Dividend Yield 1.44% Rev. per Employee €137,217 12/11/13 Zara Parent Inditex's Profit E... 10/27/13 Western Retailers See Online a... 10/03/13 Retailers' Group Publishes Lis... More quote details and news » still consider some of those same factories safe and have received shipments of sweaters and other clothing from them as recently as this month, according to shipping records, interviews and company documents.
The contrast illustrates how differing standards and approaches can complicate efforts to determine which factories in Bangladesh are safe, even as calls for change grow louder. Separate from last month's building collapse at the Rana Plaza factory in Dhaka, scores of workers have died in a spate of Bangladesh factory accidents in recent months.
More than 30 mostly-European retailers including H&M, Inditex and France's Carrefour SA CA.FR -0.60% Carrefour S.A. France: Paris €27.13 -0.17 -0.60% Dec. 13, 2013 5:24 pm Volume : 1.46M P/E Ratio 8.57 Market Cap €19.76 Billion Dividend Yield 1.90% Rev. per Employee €203,941 11/07/13 Carrefour in Talks to Buy Mall... 10/17/13 Carrefour Sees Growth in All M... More quote details and news » signed an accord this week calling for more stringent safety controls in Bangladesh's 5,000 factories. The pact holds brands legally accountable for ensuring factories are safe or having funds to undertake renovations.
But U.S. retailers including Wal-Mart and Gap Inc. GPS +0.60% Gap Inc. U.S.: NYSE $38.61 +0.23 +0.60% Dec. 13, 2013 11:39 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.15M P/E Ratio 13.61 Market Cap $17.23 Billion Dividend Yield 2.07% Rev. per Employee $119,838 12/03/13 Heavy Inventories Threaten to ... 11/29/13 Morning MoneyBeat: Black Frida... 11/26/13 'Black Friday' Feels Like a Mo... More quote details and news » broke from the group, saying that they didn't want to be held liable in U.S. courts if they were found to violate the agreement.
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, maintains it can force change without the binding agreement. Part of its effort is being more transparent about its sourcing.
A Wal-Mart spokesman said publishing the list "encourages other retailers to adopt our standards and benefit from our in-depth inspection process."
Army personnel gather at the site of collapsed Rana Plaza building. Xinhua/Zuma Press
The Bangladesh Safety Pact
Some retailers signed a legally binding safety pact with a goal of improving garment-factory conditions after a factory disaster in Bangladesh. See which companies did and didn't sign.
Timeline: Industrial Disasters in Asia
If Wal-Mart's audits find factories that have structural damage or life-threatening conditions, "we will immediately ask them to cease production, inform the factory buyers and the government, and insist the workers don't go back to facilities," said Rajan Kamalanathan, Wal-Mart's head of ethical sourcing, in an interview.
Wal-Mart doesn't specifically disclose why it puts a factory on its banned list.
Violations can range from child labor to human rights abuses, bribery, corporal punishment, or hazardous conditions. Factories can work themselves off the list.
Some workplace and outsourcing experts said that Wal-Mart's unilateral action only adds to an increasingly complicated process of trying to improve safety standards in Bangladesh.
"It is not helpful for a retailer or brand to simply publish a list of factories they no longer work with," said Richard Locke, a professor of political science and management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who is working on several projects related to globalization and labor standards. "The truth is that factories go in and out of compliance."
Retailers, factories, and worker-safety groups say retailers' different standards have stalled safety-improvement efforts, triggering confusion over matters as basic as where fire extinguishers are placed.
"Every time a different brand's audit team goes into a factory, the factory has to move the fire extinguishers to be in compliance," said Sandra Cho, corporate responsibility manager for Columbia Sportswear, which manufactures some clothing in Bangladesh. "It's time-consuming for the brands and creates audit fatigue for the factories."
Several of the sites banned by Wal-Mart appear on a list of approved factories that H&M made public two months ago, before the Rana Plaza factory collapse. One such factory is Hop Lun, the Bangladesh outpost of Hong Kong-based Hop Lun Ltd., a lingerie maker. Set in an industrial park on the outskirts of Dhaka, it has been supplying H&M with lingerie since 2006, according to the Swedish company.
H&M remains a client. It says the factory passed an audit two weeks ago, and adds that it also recently sent an engineer to inspect one of the buildings.
"We believe that we have comprehensive and thorough systems and routines in place," H&M said in response to questions Thursday.
H&M, which is the world's biggest purchaser in Bangladesh, inspects its factories about every six months, which some other retailers also said was standard.
Target Corp. TGT -0.60% Target Corp. U.S.: NYSE $62.51 -0.38 -0.60% Dec. 13, 2013 11:39 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.65M P/E Ratio 16.64 Market Cap $39.75 Billion Dividend Yield 2.75% Rev. per Employee $204,452 12/02/13 Xbox One Was Top Console on Bl... 12/01/13 Shoppers' Black Friday Weekend... 11/29/13 Black Friday to Stock Market: ... More quote details and news » received an order of knitted padded bras from Hop Lun several months ago, records from shipping database Import Genius show. Prior to the ban, Hop Lun also supplied garments for Wal-Mart's George clothing brand, Hop Lun said.
Earlier this month, production was halted in one of Hop Lun's buildings after cracks were observed. The discovery came two weeks after the Rana Plaza complex collapsed a day after large cracks were identified.
Hop Lun closed the building for renovations, said Walter Brennan, Hop Lun's Hong Kong-based director of compliance and communications, even though he said engineers found it to be structurally sound.
Wal-Mart's decision to ban the factory came as a surprise to Hop Lun this week. "We find it incredible. We knew nothing about it," says Mr. Brennan.
Target was already breaking off relations with Hop Lun before the cracks were found, according to a spokeswoman for the retailer. Target, which said all of its factories have been audited in the past 12 months, didn't disclose the reason it was breaking off relations. "Despite several months of working with this factory to address concerns, the factory was not able to meet our expectations," the Target spokeswoman said.
In the Gazipur district north of Dhaka, Garments Export Village Ltd. was surprised to find its name on Wal-Mart's list and feared it would hurt the company's reputation, said Emrul Kayes Sujan, manager of human resources and compliance for Amtranet Group, the factory owner.
He said the factory hadn't produced for Wal-Mart since he joined the factory in 2006. From the 10-story building where it manufactures shirts, pants and sweaters, Garments Export Village works for retailers including H&M, Inditex and Kmart, which is owned by Sears, according to all three companies.
Kmart has received more than 200 shipping containers full of twill pants and other clothes from Garment Exports Village as recently as the end of April, shipping records show.
A Sears spokesman confirmed the company's relationship with the factory and said that it audits factories to comply with its own requirements. Inditex, which confirmed that the factory has made sweaters for its Pull & Bear label, said the factory has passed all of its audits and visits in the past year.
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Sign of the Times: Bob Dylan
Milton Glaser's 1966 poster of a folk-rock icon captured the psychadelic dazzle of the flower-power era
- By Owen Edwards
- Smithsonian magazine, June 2010, Subscribe
In the art world, posters occupy a middle ground between paintings and advertisements in magazines and on billboards. But when well-known artists, including France's Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) and Italy's Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), were commissioned to create promotional posters for everything from Paris' legendary Moulin Rouge music hall to men's hats, they trans-formed the poster into a sought-after collectible.
The high renaissance for the form came in the 1920s in Europe, where the fusion of graphic design and illustrative art brightened the streets of Paris, London and Milan. Aside from billboards and movie posters, advertising posters were never quite as important, or as ubiquitous, in the United States. The rise of rock 'n' roll in the 1960s, however, generated a particular genre of poster art in this country. Many of these flower-power-era artifacts today reside within the collections of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City. Among the most iconic—"a key item in any poster collection," according to Gail Davidson, head of the museum's department of drawings, prints and graphic design—is Milton Glaser's 1966 image of singer Bob Dylan.
Glaser, who received a National Medal of Arts at a White House ceremony this past February, was just beginning his extraordinary career as an artist and graphic designer when he undertook the Dylan project. (A couple of years later, he and editor Clay Felker would found New York magazine.) John Berg, then art director at Columbia Records, asked Glaser to create a poster to be folded and packaged into Dylan's "Greatest Hits" LP. Glaser, today one of this country's most prolific poster artists, with more than 400 to his credit, was new to the form. "This was probably my third or fourth poster," he recalls. It would become one of the most widely circulated of all time; six million or more were distributed with the enormously popular album.
Depicting Dylan with kaleidoscopic hair, the Glaser poster has been described as "psychedelic" and is often associated with rock posters produced in San Francisco at the same time. But Glaser, who had studied in Italy on a Fulbright scholarship in the early 1950s, is a formalist with a broad awareness of artists and art movements, and he took his inspiration for the Dylan profile from a 1957 self-portrait by Marcel Duchamp. Though Glaser used a similar composition, the transformation of Dylan's curly mane into a tangled rainbow was his own invention.
Glaser says he also tapped into an earlier art movement. "I was interested in Art Nouveau at the time," he recalls. "That was an influence for the colors and shapes in the picture." The contrast of vivid colors with the dark silhouetted profile reflects Glaser's response to the Modernist "Less is more" dictum: "Just enough is more." For the single word, "Dylan," Glaser invented a typeface, one that he would use again on a poster for a Mahalia Jackson concert at Lincoln Center.
Despite the millions of distributed copies, the Dylan poster has become a hot collectible that sells for hundreds of dollars. (It has been reissued twice, but originals bear the telltale folds.) Luck played a role in the Cooper-Hewitt's acquisition, according to Davidson. One of her museum colleagues was teaching a graphic-design course when a student came to class with a poster that she wanted to donate, Davidson recalls. "It was the Dylan poster, in good condition—with folds—and it had been willed to her boyfriend by his father."
How does Glaser feel today about his most famous piece? "I would have redone the hair," he says today. "It's a little clumsy."
Glaser has yet to share his opinion with his subject. On the day that the artist received his White House honors, another recipient was otherwise engaged: Bob Dylan.
Owen Edwards is a freelance writer and author of the book Elegant Solutions.
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You misspelled "psychedelic".
Posted by Ron Alcorn on October 17,2012 | 04:10 PM
i d like to know what kind of print and paper is used for this Bob Dylan poster, Sign of the time, before i order one.
thank you for your answer.
Posted by sueur on November 3,2011 | 02:30 AM
No one has mentioned the Elvis coiffure! Did Mr Glaser intentionally style the psychedelic homage to the king in Dylan's locks? A subtle salute to musical roots of youth challenging and changing the times, perhaps? Has anyone ever asked him?
Posted by Gary V Parker on June 25,2010 | 11:14 AM
One word: Cool.
Posted by Lizbeth on June 7,2010 | 12:52 AM
Enjoyed your article on M. Glaser's 1966 Bob Dylan Poster and found it quite timely. I bought that Greatest Hits album back in the day and amazingly held on to the original post. I had it framed 2 years ago and it hangs in our home.So when the Antiques Road Show came to town (I live in England) last month I decided to take the poster along with a full set of Woodstock tickets...WOW, they where quite the hit with their Rock'in Roll Memorobelia expert Hillary Kay and they filmed the show (to be shown in the UK in September of this year). It was such fun to find soeone else who was as excited by the poster as I still am.
Posted by Deborah deRocher-Barron on June 7,2010 | 05:38 PM
OMG! I read your article and went through my Dylan albums and found the Greatest Hits album and, sure enough, folded inside was the poster. Probably hasn't been out of the album jacket for 40 years! It is truly a beautiful work of art.
Posted by Marilyn on June 1,2010 | 11:02 AM
It was quite interesting to learn that Milton Glaser's famous Dylan poster was inspired by by the Duchamp profile. I can see the connection clearly, now. Yet I feel that some thought should be given to the album cover itself as the source of Glaser's inspiration. The cover photograph of Dylan is also a silhouette, and in his hair a blue backlight makes the Dylan curls into a riotous halo.
And it was the cover, not the poster, that won the Grammy Award, after all. I, along with John Berg, was honored by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for Best Album Cover, 1968. I made the image at a 1965 concert in Washington DC. When I brought the slides (there were only four or five of them) to Columbia, John looked at the first slide and said: "That's the next cover." It was John's dramatic enlargement and cropping that gave the cover its powerful visual thrust. The Glaser poster was tucked inside, a lovely Easter Egg in an extraordinarily successful package.
NOTE: I'd like to send Smithsonian a JPEG of the album to show the amazing similarity
Posted by Rowland Scherman on May 26,2010 | 01:40 AM
milton glaser. bob dylan. they don't make 'em like this no more. Pity!
Posted by a hirsch on May 23,2010 | 06:58 PM
Mr. Glaser's poster of Bob Dylan is one of the iconic images of the 1960's. It became more appreciated in the 1970's and later, as Mr. Glaser's reputation became known to a wider audience outside the graphic arts & art school communities. The fact that Dylan released few records or visual material between 1966 & 1973 helped make this record & poster a "must have" among Dylan devotees.
It remains an enduring work, and it is nice to walk into Major Museums & see it on the wall. How many original posters can an "average" person own that is considered "museum quality?"
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ConGRADUlations! MING SIMMONS, NINA SMITH, MADISON PETTIS, KING JUSTICE, AND OTHERS GRADUATE
Graduation is in the air, and several celebrity kids have walked the stage. From Justin Combs to Romelo Hill, celeb kids all ages are entering new segments of life. Here is a list of a few famous youngsters who have graduated this year.
Ming Simmons, daughter of Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee-Simmons, graduated from sixth grade this year. Nina Smith, daughter of LL Cool J, also completed grade six.
King Justice, son of rapper Game, graduated from Preschool earlier this week. Proud papa tweeted, "Having a heart 2 heart with my soon to be kindergartener on his graduation day #ProudFatherTweet."
Sasha Fox, daughter of Rick Fox and Vanessa Williams, graduated earlier this month. Rick Fox tweeted, "Graduation Day for Sasha! Oh how the years go by!"
Corde Calvin Broadus, son of rapper Snoop Dogg, completed high school in the earlier part of this month. The grad was sure to tell his mom about his success tweeting, "Mama I graduated." Corde's mom, Shante Broadus, replied right back with a heartfelt, "Tears of joy. Congratulations my first born. Mama love you!"
Cassie Jackson, daughter of Shar Jackson, was all smiles this month as she graduated from high school.
Teen rapper Issa Thompson may be on his way to stardom and fame, but he is keeping his education first. Issa recently graduated from high school on May 24th. Issa has also released a new song called, "Caps in the Air." ft Jacquees in honor of his graduation. The song is about his proud moment of graduating from high school.
Madison Pettis graduated from Middle School earlier this month. She plans to celebrate by having a sleepover with some of her former classmates.
Deion Jr., son of former NFL player Deion Sanders, completed his high school career earlier this month. Proud papa said, " We Graduated! yes Lawd!"
Tameka Raymond's son Kile Glover graduated from Elementary school. Although the mother of five was proud of her lad's accomplishment, she was saddened by the fact that her oldest son had to work and couldn't see his brother walk the stage. "My boys… my oldest had to work! ☹ Aww I'm so proud of him graduating," Tameka tweeted.
Congrats to all the grads! Click here for more 2012 graduates!
Madison Pettis graduated from Middle School earlier this month. She plans to celebrate by having a sleepover with some of her former classmates.
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raqi3000 June 28, 2012 at 4:42 pm
i know a lot of folks feel some kinda way about miss tameka, but her boys are GAWgeous!!! plus i like how she styles them, they don't look hoodish or anything other than what they are…children of privelige. plenty of black parents on this site could take notes. and about her son having to work a high as the unemployment rate is among black youth esp males y'all need to be proud of a boy who has a job and a work ethic. but haters will hate.
tebza June 15, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Wow ming lee simmons is beautiful
WriterSanti June 15, 2012 at 1:42 am
Who has a graduation from 6th grade? Must be a California thing. Here it's Pre-K, 5th grade, 8th and 12th grade…But congrats to all the kids!
Ladyphresh97 June 14, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Wow Congrulations to all the grads. Omg diddly had three kids that graduate in the same year that's has to be a blessing. And I remember when some of these kids were babies.
Pisces June 13, 2012 at 10:30 pm
So many proud families! Nice!
AshLin June 13, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Congrats to all of the graduates! I know the parents are super proud!
Chantel June 13, 2012 at 12:10 pm
I do NOT appreciate the fact that Ming is making me feel old. LOL! I remember when she was a little baby!
EVELINA RAE June 13, 2012 at 7:25 am
Ming and Nina are too precious. I love that they're friends. Besties, maybe?
Ming's dress is so fabulous!
John G June 12, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Thats Wassup, Congrats To All The Graduates Of 2012 "Including Me" BMCC W/Associate Degree In Multimedia Design .
WOW June 12, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Thank you BCK for posting these pics! Graduations and education should be celebrated and pics should be posted. I am proud of all these kids.
universitychick June 12, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Ming is so pretty! And I love that pic with Game and his son he would be so handsome if he was an actual good guy.
Writer June 12, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Lol, dang I remember when I graduated from middle school, we did not have caps and gowns. So thats a step up. Congrats to all graduates of 2012. Pre k, kindergarten, middle school, high school and college. Keep up the good work everyone.
Agape June 12, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Great post, but CONGRATULATIONS is not spelled correctly.
Dee June 12, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I think they meant to spell it that way because of the GRADuates thus ConGRADulations.
Sasha June 12, 2012 at 4:44 pm
I think BCK spelled it wrong. If the misspelling was intentional, BCK would have put emphasis on "Grad" like you did in your comment. This is a commonly misspelled word. BCK…it is spelled "Congratulations."
lilkunta June 12, 2012 at 10:04 pm
dee, sasha:
bck could be spelling it the british/african way.
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lilkunta June 12, 2012 at 10:09 pm
bck PLEASE update/upgrade the website.
Looking @ pics should be easier.Who is the blonde in the pic with deion jr/deiondra?
tameka: why didnt your oldest don request kile's grad day off?
who is the girl in the pic w Aoki?
who is nia rolle? there is a pic but she isnt written about in the right up.-
Misunderstood June 12, 2012 at 11:11 pm
The young woman next to Ming is Nina Smith LL Cool J's daughter! Nia Rolle is Kelly Price's daughter!
Jernero94 June 13, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I'm sure Tameka's oldest son wanted to be at his brother's graduation. Some jobs don't let you take off unless it's something really important. Your brother's elementary school graduation wouldn't necessarily be a good excuse. I had to miss my little brother's kindergarten graduation and my sister's 5th grade graduation because of final exams. I'm not missing the next graduations though. And I'm sure he isn't either.
lilkunta June 12, 2012 at 10:12 pm
it is crazy how puffy's sons justin(mom misa) and christian(mom kim) do not look alike at all. yet his daughters chance (mom sarah)and dlila/jessie(mom kim) do look alike alot.
Chantel June 13, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Yeah, it is a little crazy, but there's no doubt that they're siblings. Christian looks just like Diddy, and D'lilah and Jessie look just like Justin. Justin looks like his mom.
Misunderstood June 12, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Congrats to all the graduates! Moving on is scary but it's so much fun! It seems just like yesterday that I graduate HS!
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Sherley June 12, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Congrats to all the graduates. Lov all the pics BCK!
Corde told him mom via a tweet? O_o. Shouldn't she have been the first to know?
Trisha June 12, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I was thinking the same thing about Corde. Why wasn't she at the graduation? Why couldn't he just call her instead of tweeting her lol
Dom June 12, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I'm pretty sure his mother was at his graduation. Momma I made it is just a saying from a Jay-z song. I wrote the same thing on myspace when I graduated from high school a few years ago. Its basically saying look what I did are you proud Momma.
aries0417 June 12, 2012 at 2:44 pm
My favorite celeb graduate last saturday, my son
Misunderstood June 12, 2012 at 3:15 pm
I hear that u should be so proud
Sherley June 12, 2012 at 3:20 pm
theyknow June 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Congrats to all of them!! Ming is such a pretty girl!!
truly amazing June 12, 2012 at 1:54 pm
CONGRATS!!!…to ALL the graduates on their special day..an may you all continue on to a bigger & brighter future ahead. #educationisthekeytosuccess. :O)
PlainMean June 12, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Loooove the pictures!
Rick Fox is a fox. He just made my sexy lightskinned man list.
I'm starting to catch feelings for The Game due to all of these pics of him with his kids. He seems like a very loving dad!
Tameka looks great in the picture with Kile. He's a lil dorky fella, but cute.
Monique June 12, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I was just about to come write about Fox. Lord that man can get it.
WOW June 12, 2012 at 6:03 pm
I agree Plainmean , I never liked The fame before BCK posted these pics of him and his kids over the past few years. Now I'm starting to like him.t is sosomething attractabt seeing a man involved with his kids.
Tameka son do look kinda nerdy but he still cute bet he is good in math and sciences.
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Technical analysis is a science of forecasting the price of tradeable markets based on price, volume and open interest data. Although those two variables — price and volume — imply a rather limited scope, hundreds of formulas and techniques have been developed to uncover their secrets.
These tools fall into two general categories: Pattern recognition and indicators. A chart pattern is formed within a chart when prices are graphed. Typically, patterns naturally occur and repeat. They are based on the visual interpretation of the data. Indicators, on the other hand, are less esoteric. They're derived from mathematical formulas and are used to forecast a stock or commodity's momentum, direction, etc. While the calculation is relatively fixed, the interpretation generally is open to opinion. As such, while they are hard-coded technical indicators, stochastics tend to be used in a discretionary way. (For a close look at stochastics systematic application in the gold market, as well as additional guidance on how to apply, and not apply, this indicator, see "Trading stochastics in context".)
Technical indicators fall into two broad categories: Those that are designed to lead the market and forecast price moves, and those that are designed to lag the market and facilitate post-move analysis. The relative strength index and stochastics are designed and interpreted as leading indicators. Examples of lagging indicators are moving averages or moving average-based indicators, such as moving average convergence-divergence. Typically, leading indicators work better in range-bound markets, while lagging indicators work best in trending markets.
Stochastics is a momentum indicator that signals a reversal in price momentum near key levels, ideally allowing you to enter the market with accuracy for bigger profits. George C. Lane developed the tool in the late 1950s.
Lane has said that the stochastic oscillator "doesn't follow price, it doesn't follow volume or anything like that. It follows the speed or the momentum of price. As a rule, the momentum changes direction before price." If that description is true, then stochastics should provide a valuable clue to future price direction.
The stochastic oscillator begins with a calculation of what percentage a security's closing price is of its price range over a given time period, which is 14 periods (minutes, hours, days, weeks, etc.) by default. The formula to calculate that percentage, which is defined as %K in Lane's terminology, is:
C is the last traded price at closing.
L14 is the lowest traded price in previous 14 trading sessions.
H14 is the highest traded price in previous 14 trading sessions.
Next, a lesson from moving averages is applied. Moving averages are simply an average calculation over a set range. They are helpful for smoothing out noisy data streams and providing a reference for current data changes. As the range moves through time and each recent value is added, the oldest value is dropped. This way, the range remains the same. For stochastics, Lane calculated a three-period moving average of %K and plotted this on the same graph as %K. He called the three-period average %D.
The %D line also is called the trigger line. When the faster moving and noisier %K crosses above or below %D, it is considered significant, particularly when analyzed in the context of actual price action.
The stock market is rife with examples of stochastics correctly identifying market turns. Dell Inc. (see "Turn by turn") provides several.
The chart shows a long-term daily price chart of Dell Inc. The stochastics indicator uses the default setting of 14 days. The rectangle identifies an area where it worked particularly well to capture intermediate-term gains. The low of the period, on Dec. 8, 2009, was $12.74. The high, when stochastics marked the end of the move on Dec. 28, was $14.81.
Let's use these data to demonstrate the calculation of the oscillator near the end of the move. The closing value on Dec. 28 was $14.6. Putting this into the formula, we get:
Low readings (below 20) indicate that price is near its low for the given time period. High readings (above 80) indicate that price is near its high for the given time period. Because our reading is well above 80, we could say that Dell Inc. was overbought at that price based on recent price action.
Fast, slow or full
The stochastic indicator can be categorized further into three types: Fast stochastic, slow stochastic or full stochastic.
The fast stochastic oscillator is based on original formulas for %K and %D. Fast stochastic plots the location of the current price in relation to the range of a certain number of prior bars (dependent upon user input, usually 14-periods). This is the indicator as it has been described in this article.
The slow stochastic oscillator simply adds another smoothing step to the original calculation. With the slow stochastic, %D becomes %K and yet another three-period moving average calculation is performed to generate a new, slower, %D:
Slow %K = Fast %D (three-period moving average of fast %K)
Slow %D = Three-period moving average of slow %K
The slow stochastic indicator is designed to create fewer false signals because of the additional smoothing effects of the moving averages.
The full stochastic indicator typically refers to a fully customizable version of the slow stochastic. Here, the analyst will modify the look-back period of the range, the number of periods used to tame the slow %K and, likewise, the number used in the calculation of the slow %D. Each version of the indicator is shown in "Three views".
Click the chart above to enlarge.
In the chart, %K is the blue line and %D is the red line. As we can see, the slow stochastic gives fewer false signals compared to fast stochastics. This is highlighted by the circles, which identify an area where false signals get smoothed out in the slower version of the indicator.
Trading with stochastics
The stochastic oscillator can be used to generate buy and sell signals in a number of ways. First, traders can look for extreme value readings. These indicate overbought and oversold levels. Second, crossovers of the %K and %D lines are considered important. Third, divergences between the stochastics indicator and price tend to mark important areas of potential tops and bottoms.
Probably the easiest signal to identify is an extreme reading. The stochastic oscillator is plotted within a range of 0 and 100. It signals overbought conditions above 80. The indicator signals oversold conditions below 20. Most consider the move out of, not into, these ranges more important. In other words, someone following strict stochastics rules might buy when stochastics moves above the 20 line and sell when it moves below the 80 line, as a market can remain overbought or oversold for an extended period of time.
Note, however, that overbought readings are not necessarily bearish. Securities can become overbought and remain overbought during a strong uptrend. In the same fashion, oversold readings are not necessarily bullish. Securities also can become oversold and remain oversold during a strong downtrend (see "Apple rising"). In a trending market, it's a good idea to ignore overbought and oversold readings.
Crossovers are another important signal for the stochastics analyst, particularly when paired with overbought and oversold levels. A trader using this strategy would buy when the %K line rises above the %D line while also moving up from below 20. Similarly, a sell would be signaled when the %K line fell below the %D line and did so while the indicator moved below 80 (see "Crossing lines"). Keep in mind, however, that crossovers are notorious for false signals, particularly when in the middle of the range.
Divergence occurs when the price trend and the indicator trend are moving in opposite directions. This signals that the direction of the price trend may be weakening as the underlying momentum is changing.
There are two types of divergence. Positive or bullish divergence occurs when the indicator is trending upward while the security is trending downward. Negative or bearish divergence gives a bearish signal as the underlying momentum is weakening during an uptrend. As with crossovers, divergences never should be taken without confirmation from either price or other indicators.
As seen in "Different directions," the leading Indian stock market index, Nifty Fifty, was making higher highs as indicated in the price chart, but stochastics was registering lower highs. After the market peaked around 6324, the Nifty started correcting, with the reversal being confirmed by a break of crucial support. Once the support was broken, the Nifty trended lower, correcting 8%.
Big picture trading
Stochastics is popular for its ease of use, intuitive analysis and widespread distribution through popular trading software. It's also a prolific indicator, offering an abundance of signals, through overbought/oversold readings, crossovers and divergence. As with all individual indicators, however, stochastics is best used as one view of the market. It should not be used in a vacuum; it is only one tool that can help your technical outlook. Traders should apply stochastics along with other indicators, such as trendlines, moving averages, Bollinger bands, volume and chart patterns (but not all of them).
The market, whether volatile, trending, choppy or smooth, can affect how well any indicator performs. If you know your market, and your indicator, you can put yourself in a good position to profit.
Bramesh Bhandari is an independent trader who trades the Indian stock market and teaches technical analysis at www.brameshtechanalysis.com.


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Tip#1: Sort and purge before you move! So many people pack up all of their possessions and take them to their new home without sorting and purging. Why bring unwanted clutter into your new home? Take the time to eliminate all of the items you no longer use or need. You'll be surprised at how much easier it is to unpack!
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Ask any floor trader or armchair trading enthusiast if bottoms can be called in the stock market and the responses will range from an enthusiastic "Yes!" to a look as if you just had escaped from a padded room.
This debate is heated between both academics and seasoned practitioners. Careers have been spent studying whether the market can be timed properly and quantitatively to correctly identify a price bottom. Those who endorse holding a diversified portfolio of investments over the long term, like traditional mutual funds, claim market timing doesn't work. However, seasoned stock traders claim, and demonstrate, that the market can be timed. Well-known pundit Jim Cramer is one. He explains in his book "Real Money" how he calculates a number of variables and, using that data, gains a sense of when price action is about to turn.
The problem for the novice is deciphering how these veterans time the stock market. The inability to quantify this intuition provides naysayers with all the ammunition they need to shoot down market timing; they brand those who practice it — as many see Cramer — as foolish. Our goal is not to debate the track record of pundits, but to provide valuable timing tools. Of course, we know that objective tools do exist. Some of the most popular are oscillators, such as stochastics. However, these tools are not perfect. They only work a portion of the time and only depending on the context of the market.
Using oscillators exclusively and blindly is ineffective because they do not take into account times when the market has a massive selloff. As accelerated selling leads to exaggerated levels in price action, these oscillators show oversold readings for prolonged periods but offer no practical instruction as to when price has reached a point where it will snap back.
The bottom line is that everyone entering or exiting the market is timing it, so one should look to do so at an optimal point. Decades of audited results from professional money managers show it can be done well. The logical foundation for this position can be summed up by three elements: Markets are dynamic because they are made up of individuals, trends form when one crowd takes control and crowds are often wrong.
Markets are made of traders buying and selling. Those who think the market is undervalued, buy; while those who think the market is overvalued, sell. If you get enough traders on either side, they form a crowd that likely will create a trend.
Trends happen when one side takes control of the market. At some point, the crowd that has control will take the market too far in a given direction and this will form extremes in price. When price becomes out-of-balance, it is likely to snap back in the short-term to form a counter-trend.
Finally, most crowds are wrong. This is the paradoxical nature of the markets that is hard to grasp. Professional traders realize that when everyone is buying, that is the time to consider cashing out. Understanding these key concepts is important to timing the market successfully.
Enter the VIX
Larry Connors, head of the Connors Research Group and author of the book "How The Stock Market Really Works," determined that when the Chicago Board Options Exchange's Volatility Index (VIX) reached extreme levels over several consecutive days, then the likelihood for a sharp reversal could be quantified with high accuracy, giving the trader a huge edge in trading the market (see "Revealing reversals").
VIX is a measure of the level of implied volatility of a wide range of options on the S&P 500. This indicator reflects investors' best assessment of risk as measured by short-term market volatility. The VIX will rise when fear is gathering in the market and fall as investors become euphoric, making it ideal as a predictor of short-term market volatility.
If implied volatility is high, the premium on options will rise and vice versa. As a result, rising option premiums reflect the rising expectation of future volatility of the underlying stock index, corresponding to higher implied volatility levels.
The VIX's price movement is inverse of the S&P 500's price action, so you want to watch and observe for extreme levels reached by the VIX. Because the market is dynamic, however, using the VIX alone, at best, would be incomplete. Due to its dynamic nature, it is essential to have another indicator that complements the VIX's volatility, revealing when and where extreme levels are reached to help you prepare for entering the market.
Bollinger bands
Bollinger bands were popularized in the 1980s by John Bollinger. They are simply a standard statistical volatility measure applied to the market. Bollinger plotted them as bands placed above and below a moving average of price.
Volatility, in the case of Bollinger bands, is measured by the standard deviation. This measure changes as volatility increases and decreases. Therefore, the bands widen when volatility increases and narrow when volatility decreases. It is this dynamic nature of Bollinger bands that complements the VIX when they are used together.
The reason for this is the trader doesn't have to be dependent on some arbitrary reading of the VIX alone. By overlaying Bollinger bands on top of price action, you can see the extreme price levels in relation to the Bollinger bands' upper or lower band (see "S&P turning points").
To identify a bottom forming in the S&P 500, you will want to look for times when the VIX's price action is trading beyond the upper level of the Bollinger bands' trading channel. This is critical because it shows an extreme level in the price action where a high-probability reversal lies waiting.
Once the VIX has traded through the upper trading band, the result would be that a bottom has formed in the market and is likely to reverse sharply. The trigger to signal the reversal is a price bar reversal off the upper trading band, closing lower (see "In the zone").
This technique is based on the price action of the market itself. It gives a true representation of what is happening in the present, which is the only true measure of success when trading the market.
The ability to spot a bottom being formed — long term or short term, as a pullback in an established trend or as a major turning point — allows you to trade when the market is turning the corner, shifting momentum back in the opposite direction like a rubber band that has been stretched too far, then released suddenly.
Using this as a basis to help make trading decisions allows you to trade with confidence. You can enter a stock when the larger market shifts strength back in the direction of the primary trend. You can see where the turns are occurring as a chart pattern is forming, enter a breakout move as an inert stock explodes upward, or use short-term option trades to lock in consistent profits while further controlling your risk exposure.
More important, while others argue the merits of market timing or flounder to offer piecemeal explanations that only vaguely can detail timing the market, you can begin using these tools to make more profitable trades.
Billy Williams is a 20-year veteran trader specializing in momentum trading both stocks and options. Read his market commentary at www.StockOptionSystem.com or his newsletter on ETF trading at www.FinanceBanter.com.