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New rules aim to help 401(k) investors get a handle on fees
Typically, smaller plans have higher fees.
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Millions of employees put money in 401(k) plans to build a retirement nest egg. But most don't know that the plans they invest in charge fees that cost them thousands of dollars over the years.
Starting this summer, new federal rules will make it easier for employees to get a handle on these fees, which are subtracted from an account's value.
Information is already provided by some plan providers, but not all. Some make the information available on websites and others include it on quarterly statements, according to Catherine Collinson, president of the Los Angeles-based Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.
The new rules will bring consistency to disclosure while making it easier for consumers to understand the fees they are paying, she said.
"Ultimately, they will be taking greater ownership in their own retirement outcomes by understanding how different levels of fees can affect the size of their nest egg when they retire," Collinson said.
The fees pay for overhead administrative costs such as record-keeping and legal compliance requirements, along with expenses in cases where the fund is actively managed. (Some funds, such as index funds, do not have management fees.)
In May, the Transamerica Center reported its annual retirement survey, which found 71 percent of employees with 401(k)s didn't realize they involved fees.
That number is not at all surprising to Timothy Yee, co-founder of Oakland, Calif.-based Green Retirement Plans, a consultant to 401(k) plan providers.
"I think the reason for that is when (employees) look at their statement it simply says beginning balance and ending balance and it will tell them if it went up or down based on the market," Yee said.
"People think it's free," he said. That is not the case.
"Some people think their employer pays their plan costs, but when they receive disclosure information under the new law, they may learn otherwise. Those who do actually realize they pay some plan costs may be concerned when they receive disclosures showing how those fees reduce their plan accounts," said Rich Rausser, senior vice president of client services at Pentegra Retirement Services in White Plains, N.Y. "We anticipate this may present some eye-opening information that should have been clear all along."
The new rules, which also apply to 403(b) plans offered by nonprofits and pension plans, were developed by the U.S. Department of Labor and go into effect Aug. 30. When investors will get the information on fees will depend on their plan.
The new rules require providers to disclose fees before a plan is selected as well as on an annual basis, and also what the fees cover.
Starting in November, that information will be included in statements sent out quarterly, along with the amount of fees deducted from an account.
Fees are typically deducted on a quarterly basis. The amount depends on various factors such as the type of account that's involved and the number of employees who participate in a plan.
Typically, smaller plans have higher fees. For example, fees average 1.3 percent for a small plan with 100 participants and $5 million in assets, and 1.08 percent for a large plan with 1,000 participants and $50 million in assets, according to the 401k Averages Book.
Say $4,800 was deposited annually in a 401(k) plan over 30 years with a return that averaged 8 percent over that time frame. If you had a plan that charged 1.5 percent in fees, you would end up with a nest egg worth about $442,000, based on an actual annual return of 6.5 percent.
But if that same scenario had a plan that charged 0.5 percent in fees, you'd end up with a bigger nest egg: $534,000, based on an actual annual return of 7.5 percent. That's a difference of $92,000.
But while fees are important to consider, they should not be the only factor when it comes to 401(k) plans and saving for retirement, said Yee of Green Retirement Plans.
"The fee disclosure will help consumers ask good questions about what they are getting for the fees they are paying. It will bring transparency to an industry that needs it. I am hopeful that the disclosure will also get employees thinking about retirement," Yee said.
"My thinking is that the employees will first ask about the fees and then start to think about how much has been saved or needs to be saved."


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Our absolute favourite in Menlo Park, Palo Alto area
Everything was excellent, as always (perhaps our best dinner there ever).
Wonderful food. The biscuits are the best. The service would have gotten a 4 or 5 except the waiter actually used my credit card at the wrong table. I only found out after they called me an hour later. Except for that everything was perfect and I know everyone makes mistakes.
Overall, a very pleasant evening. Creative and delicious dishes with fresh local produce.
In general love the food,the multiple vegetarian offerings and the attention to detail at Flea Street Cafe. However, on our most recent visit we were told our table was booked for another seating two hours after our reservation. I am unsure why the host thought it was necessary to tell us this. We were on time and didn't dawdle. I felt anxious during dinner that we would overstay our two hour welcome. Our dinner did take longer than our allotted time, but that was due to really inconsistent service. We were equally rushed and ignored. This isn't the service I expect from a restaurant of this caliber.
Flea street cafe has a very inventive and good chef who uses the best local, mostly organic, ingredients. The result is great food, interesting preparations and combinations and above all healthy meals. As one example, my wife had the vegetarian combo for main course and could not believe it how tasty it was. I am a meat kind of guy and had the short ribs, which were also delicious. It is a bit far away for us, but we will be back often.
OMG. This place is a sweet find. Food was absolutely excellent, from appetizers on to dessert. Service is very good as well.
We dined here last week. I had the vegetarian Sampler, their special Fig and goat cheese, Beet salad and loved it. My husband and his friends had the soup of the day that had salmon and they loved it and for main course they Salmon and Duck. The duck they said was more pink that what they like, they mentioned this to the server who immediately took their plates back and fixed it for them. They found the duck to be mediocre in taste. Here is why I don't give this place 5 stars: - Wine list is limited to local Wines only. Not too many choices. For a place like this i would expect them to have a very lavish list. - Duck, people who had it weren't too amazed about this dish.
Unusual but great food. Would very much like a few choices of more recognizable dishes, with your flair of course.
Everything we had was great, but the short ribs were out of this world.
the halibut was the best i have ever had. we are huge fans of this lovely restaurant and have been since we moved here 3+ years ago.
We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere of Flea street. The service and food were both exceptional. Plus the grilled sardines is a must have.
This place exceeded my expectations. It's so hard to tell from the website what the ambiance is like, so I was pleasantly surprised to see it's absolutely wonderful. Romantic, warm, casually elegant. My favorite kind of place. The outdoor tables nestled in the nooks built into the side of the building (hard to explain) looked like a romantic place to sit on a warm evening. Food and wine we ordered was either very good to great. My friend's vegetarian tasting looked AMAZING. This is my new favorite on the peninsula and I can't wait to go back with my husband. Highly recommend it. Go and enjoy!
We loved our table tucked away next to the windows framing the delightful outdoor dining scene. The creative innovative food was delicious and the presentation was superb. Excellent service The homemade bread and biscuits were terrific...We had fun...and, yes, the price reflects the quality and attention to detail
Food was good, service was a bit lacking ie it took about 15 minutes to get two drinks.
My only problem - we had to wait for our main course a bit too long. Our waiter did came by to inform us that "we are next", but we'd appreciate a more timely attention. Food was great, we could select from different courses to make it a smaller or a larger meal, and portions were pleasantly moderate in size.
locally-sourced food and wines in a charmingly cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The service is friendly and they know where everything comes from. The menu changes with the season and dishes represent the best of what local producers have to offer at the moment; creative and beautifully present food. It's a place to have a leisurely dine with a special someone.
It had been years since we had dined here and we were pleasantly surprised to see that it has lost non of its charm and that the good is still excellent. The short rib dish was delicious as were the fried green tonoatoes we had as a starter. The food is pricey - most entrees in the mid 30s. We ate outside which is always nice on a beautiful evening.
Excellent place for a couple or foursome. Superb food and service. A bit hard to find and park.
One of the best restaurants in the area, and one that has maintained its caliber over decades. Every dish we have had has been perfect. Can't say one bad thing about the place.
Seasonal menu, especially the choice for vegetarians (vegetarian tasting) was very creative. Nice, quiet ambiance and friendly service.
Flea street cafe is a rather pricy place, especially if you pick a good wine to go with your meal... but this week my wife and I decided it was too good not to go twice! It is all about the food quality, short menu of super selected combinations... our favorite: the Smoked Trout...
The menu was extensive but not overwhelming. We 4 enjoyed our meals and the excellent and varied wine list with a wide price range. The service was attentive but not overbearing, Our fish was done to perfection and the accompaniments innovative, seasonal and very tasteful with every bite a new surprise. The mushroom soup was described as very tasteful. The deserts were old standards (baked Alaska, bread pudding) done in new and innovative styles, with marvelous and delicate flavors.
I love Flea Street Cafe! I am especially drawn there because of Jess Ziff Cool and everything that she stands for.
We've been going here for years. Always something local, creative, and refined.
A hidden gem, in that many people drive along the Alameda de las Pulgas without realizing that the Flea Street Cave is one of the area's top restaurants. Organic and locally grown inherently makes Flea Street exceptional, but along with its superb cuisine and friendly service, its simple elegance makes it truly special. Don't pass it by.
Excellent and varied menu with real flair and creativity. Slightly let down by forgetful waiter - said 'so sorry you didn't get your bread for the table' after I had brought it to his attention and then still took 5-10 minutes to bring it! All very friendly nonetheless and certainly within the span of service variation that is easy to forgive when the food is this good. Jessie the owner dropped by for a chat and seemed rightly proud of the excellent restaurant she and her team have created. Overall a lovely dinner with my uncle and aunt who were visiting and only find it hard to believe that we hadn't tried the restaurant before.
Being a long time peninsula resident I'm familiar with many of the great eating spots! Flea Street is definitely high on my list. My only disappointment a couple of evenings ago was the "Pasture -raised Chicken"....lots of fat left on the chicken and too greasy in general. The blackened cod, endive and pear salad and desserts were wonderful, however, as was the venue, the service and the ambiance. But, a little more attention to a few key dishes would go a long way!
Best food I've had this year, maybe in more than one year. Service was courteous but very slow. REstaurant was not particularly noisy, but the couple next to us was close bv and a little loud and I heard much more of their conversation than I wanted to.
This is our neighborhood gem, which we went to for our anniversary. As it turns out, the two tables next to us were also on their anniversary dinners. I got the specials which were absolutely delicious - halibut ceviche and the root vegetable soup. My wife got the raviolo, which she said was divine, and the vegetarian sampler, which she loved. The desserts were extraordinary. The staff was helpful and they shared in helping us promptly. Highly recommended!
We will be returning to this restaurant. Friendly, but professional service, excellent food, and nice ambiance. Flea Street does quite a lot well. I can see how this could turn into our favorite spot in the area.
Amazing food, but service errors: 1. The waiter said separate checks for 2 couples was OK, but we only got 1. 2. I asked for a Gibson with 2 onions but got 2 olives. 3. The coffees and teas were all mixed up. The pace of the service was fine. Of course, we will be back.
I have been here many times and it is always wonderful - the menu is so creative, everything is fresh, service is excellent, wine list exceptional, etc. Just had their pumpkin dessert and it is sensational! I highly recommend Flea Street.
Flea Street Cafe has been a regular go to for special occasions as well a a place to go to see what's on the seasonal menu. The food is always top quality, locally sourced and prepared with lots of heart and soul. The staff is friendly, informative and attentive but never hovering over you. When it comes to choosing a wine to go with dinner, I just leave it up to the person serving us; they know the wine list and what goes well with your menu choices. If you've never been to Flea Street Cafe, you owe it to yourself and someone you love to go.
Great place with delicious organic and seasonal food. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. We'll definitely go here again.
This is a healthy and tasty restaurant . I highly recommend it!
Amazing seasonal, organic food. We always enjoy each course. The ambiance is also a huge plus.
limited menu ,pricy , small portions , some of us liked the food but felt that we should have gotten more for the $ friendly staff all and all tasty food.
Couldn't ask for a better place to drive 30min for a night out with the wife without the kids. Awesome people, superb food, great manager. Upper end price tag with food that exceed it, but no need to dress up. Press your flannel, iron your jeans, and enjoy some great tastes of California with a reputable staff to back it up. Justin
A former chef/restaurant owner from Vermont joined me and thought Flea Street was one of the best!
Flea Street is a standout as a offering wonderful tasting and inventive dishes, from appetizers and salads or soups through main courses and desserts, where the ingredients are consistently local, fresh and mostly (if not all) organic and sustainably produced. Wines and bar drinks offer great choices that complement the food and service and ambiance are thoughtful and relaxing so the whole experience is one you are eager to repeat. Menus change with availability of ingredients by the season, so it's fun to learn more about our local foodshed, the farmers/ranchers/cheesemakers et al who provide for us.
We loved the relaxed feel of this place. We definitely would return to try more dishes. The smoked trout was wonderful and the pear salad was to die for. The Short Ribs and the Filet were melt-in-your-mouth good. I should have followed the server's suggestion and taken the Filet Med-Rare instead of Med. I think it would have been even more flavorful. Service was well-timed and friendly, wines were affordable.
We went there for my son's birthday.... we had a great food and service. My boys loved the food...lamb meatballs and short ribs were outstanding. The dessert was fantastic too.
Super fresh ingredients with great presentation made for a wonderful meal. Highly recommend!!
While the restaurant's title is off-putting unless you know that Flea St. Cafe is on Alameda de las Pulgas which translates into, you guessed it!, Flea Street, the food, service, and interior space of this restaurant is remarkable. I don't have a lot of disposable income, and if I did, I'd be eating here weekly. For special occasions, this restaurant rates highest on my list of local places.
We absolutely loved this place. Definitely save it for a special occasion (because it is a splurge), but the food is oh so tasty, and the service is great, and the ambiance is intimate. Highly recommend!
This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant, but expensive……...
Had the oysters, filet, black cod and crab, and beet salad. All were wonderful. Portion size generous. My only gripe was the odd choice of artficial sweetners for my iced tea.
We live right around the corner from Flea Street and go twice a month. The food is fantastic...farm to table and partially grown in their own garden. We love the seasonal switches that keep the menu fresh. The atmosphere is intimate, the service is great. If you are looking for a great cocktail, try the lavendar lemon drop...insanely good! If you don't have a reservation, try walking in and sitting at the bar or in the bar area...so worth it!
We celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary here. Having tried most of the good restaurants in the peninsula, we wanted to give this a shot. For a romantic dining, I prefer a lower lit restaurant, whereas as Flea Street Cafe was a bit too brightly lit for me, but that would probably be my only complaint. Food was excellent, though my wife was not crazy about her Sturgeon, but that is probably because it wasn't what she was expecting having not had that fish before! We brought our own wine bottle, but they did have a one page wine selection with some of our favorite wines on the list. Not sure if they have a bigger collection but we never asked for the extensive wine list! Service was excellent. Overall highly recommended.


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Social Publishing Evolution: From Posts to Feeds and Streams to Topic Pages
Paul Chaney | October 4, 2012
The more I read about content curation, the more I believe we're experiencing a publishing evolution.
Back in blogging's early days, posts consisted of lists of links, which later morphed into lists of links annotated by commentary from the blogger. Still later, long-form posting came about giving guys like me the opportunity to bloviate ad naseum.
With the onset of social media came feeds and streams, which amplified the noise level to such deafening proportions that it could be the equivalent of standing next to the speakers at a Deep Purple concert!
To put it another way, we've gone way beyond the information super highway and ramped onto the LA freeway system during evening rush hour!
Even better, combine driving LA freeway traffic with Deep Purple playing on the radio at full blast and you get a picture of what I'm talking about.
"What? You can't hear me? Wait, I'll turn it down. That's better. Now we can talk."
Something has to be done about this and, thankfully, it is. It's called content curation and its focused on organizing web content in such a way that crowded passageways become more navigable. It may not be enough to turn our content consumption into a Sunday afternoon drive on a scenic byway, but it does reduce the stress quite a bit.
ReadWriteWeb Editor Richard McManus says that such topically organized content, which he refers to as topic pages, are the "next big thing." And they are the next big thing because they have to be the next big thing or we will all go stir crazy due to the cacophony.
In his post, McManus references Medium, which happens to be the next technological apparatus to foment from the fertile minds of Evan Williams and Biz Stone. (When you consider they literally put blogging on the map with Blogger, then followed up with the micro-blogging sequel called Twitter, it's probably smart to pay attention to this latest creation.)
But, Medium is one of but many curation tools designed to organize content into topical pages. Currently, I'm learning the curation craft using Rebelmouse, Scoop.it and Paper.li.
I believe that expert curators will become the next Internet superstars because they will do for us what we won't do for ourselves, and that is undertake the arduous task of organization on our own. Think of these people as digital librarians organizing content into a sort of Dewey decimal system that makes it easier to find what we're looking for and become more productive as a result.
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Costco says it's worth it to pay more than minimum wage
on August 2, 2013 @ 10:02 am (Updated: 12:28 pm - 8/2/13 )In the debate to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, who is right?
According to the University of Minnesota, almost 27 percent of fast-food employees require assistance to buy groceries, almost twice the rate of the general population.
The average hourly wage at McDonald's, according to Glassdoor.com, which compiled reports from hundreds of employees, is $7.66 an hour, or about $16,000 per year.
So what would happen if you doubled that wage to $15? According to Business Week, it would likely wipe out profits at company-owned stores, unless prices went up.
Menu prices at McDonald's, 80 percent of which are franchises, would have to go up about 25 percent, which means an extra $1 for a Big Mac and the dollar menu would have to become the "Dollar Twenty-Five Menu."
But wait a minute - we have a very famous local company, Costco, that pays far above minimum wage, and makes plenty of profit.
CBS' Moneywatch quoted a Costco exec [Joel Benoliel] who said companies like McDonald's are so focused on paying the minimum, they fail to look at productivity per hour.
Costco's experience is that higher wage employees are more productive.
And that "If you have the best people in the marketplace working very hard because they're being paid better, you end up spending less on labor, not more."
Makes sense to me. It's pretty hard to concentrate on your job when you're worried about whether you'll be able to make rent that week.
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Through all levels of baseball, metal bats are dominant. They offer a smaller weight to length ratio, and so seem a natural choice for those starting out and those who want the most bang for their swing. But, throughout professional baseball, from the minors to majors, players must use wooden bats. So, how do they transition from metal to wood?
Players do not simply choose a bat that best approximates their old metal bat. While metal bats carry their weight in the handle, wooden bats carry it in the barrel. So, it's a process of trial and error. Players not only need to choose length and weight, but also material. Ash wood has been dominant, but recently many players have turned to maple.
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~Dr Bernhard Pukay
Newly Elected openly Gay Premier supports banning people both GAY & Straight from Ontario Canada due to her personal phobia & an unfounded stereotype.
Gay people can marry in Canada but Premier elect Kathleen Wynne will prevent a Gay family(& straight families) from living in Ontario due to the look of their family dog.
A Summary:
In 2005 under the guise of Public Safety the Ontario Liberals introduced & passed a law which allows them to seize & outright kill family dogs or send them to Research Facilities simply due to their appearance.This was nothing more than a red herring to divert the Public`s attention away from Liberal Scandals.
(OLG,EHealth etc).
Dr David Kreaden explains.
Well Ontario get`s an F
The Ontario Liberals are destroying families(Gay & Straight) one dog at a time.
Are you going to help them continue or help us stop them?
Ban the blue eyed humans
It`s not mine.
Help put a stop to this
Share these Posters
(Use them in tweets,in emails,on websites & blogs)
The 10% Solution
(I think exposing Dalton McGuinty`s real agenda is worth $12,don`t you?)
How and where to donate
Also don`t forget to keep a Sign in the back of your car when driving
(Signs were made with 25 cent b&w Library photocopies,
on yellow Bristol Board for Yellow Campaign
and I used For Sale Sign for stiffening.)
and a 2nd sign in the front windshield when parked somewhere.
(in disguise just in case)
Supports Hershey`s Bill
Does this look like a dangerous dog?
Jim Crosby takes a look at the evaluation of Lennox
It could be your dog or my dog next.
These atrocities around the World must be stopped.
Helping 'pit bulls' doesn`t have to end with your passing.
You can leave a set am`t to help them
or you can leave your entire Estate to them.
That`s what I`m planning to do.
I`m going to set up either a Foundation a la "Maddie`s Fund" or a Trust
in memory of Mac
because all dogs deserve to have the kind of life that Mac had for 11 great years
If you`re setting something up now( a Foundation) or after your Passing(A Trust),
choose your Recipients/Beneficiaries wisely.
As I have learned through trial and error,not everyone is about the dogs,
there`s some ego stroking and playing God happening in the business of Animal Welfare .


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Anonymous asked/told: "You need to write a gentleman's blog over tattoos. Where do they fit in the mix?"
As with everything from Thai food to argyle, the modern gentleman always errors on the side of moderation. Just ask the late, great Ötzi the Iceman. Undoubtedly seen as the dapper hipster of the village back in his day (a day around 4000 years ago), Big O, as the ladies called him, was known to sport several simple and discreet tattoos at the base of his spine (the original Tramp Stamp) as well as additional artwork around his knees and ankles. Although history is unfortunately sparse on any indication of the previous generation's disapproval of such self expression, Ötzi's mummified remains suggest that he did, in fact, die; a coincidence the crime scene investigators at the time failed to link to the bad juju his revolutionary fashion statement may have caused among his fellow villagers.
However, I must inform you directly that if you've stumbled upon this post in an effort to discover the definitive answer to the morality, professionalism, or otherwise appropriateness of such epidermal markings, you will be regrettably disappointed. As a mere style blog, I shall leave such an argument to the thousands of households in which conservative parents and independent teenagers have been inhumanly forced to live with one another. Rather, I would merely like to present the three rules every gentleman should know and follow should he decide he absolutely MUST opt for the ink. And here they are in an easily remembered, yet oddly unrelated mnemonic--HAM!
1. Avoid the Head
While surely an argument could be made here that the modern business world is beginning to relax its stance on body art and that the new generation of customers and employees alike would not in the least bit feel violated to the deepest recession of their souls by simply locking eyes with this monstrosity--this is insanity. No seriously, insanity. As in the notion that a person of sound and noble character would never arrive at a point in their lives where this mind-boggling disaster would be a viable option. I'm not exactly sure what possesses an individual to do....this, but it is must certainly not the work of a mentally stable human being. But apart from full on tattoo masks, avoid neck and face art completely. No matter how much you think you can pull it off, you can't. Trust me, it's just disgusting.
2. Costs You an Arm
A friend of mine once came up to me after an Education class in college and asked me what I thought about him getting full tattoo sleeves the following long weekend. A bit stunned, I remember telling him that he should consider the fact that most schools (especially elementary schools--the area of his certification) prohibit their teachers from showing their tattoos in the classroom. His response was simple--he'd just always wear long sleeves and resist the temptation to roll them up. Two sleeves and two semesters later, he got a job. In West Texas. And I can't help but wonder if on any of those scorching 100+ degree fall days, he doesn't yearn for the ability to bust out a polo.
So, here's the deal, if you're thinking of sleeving it up, consider a half-sleeve or a simple arm tattoo. At least in that case, you can stay cool and professional simultaneously when the occasion calls for it. Unless you're Lil' Wayne or David Beckham, don't make the mistake of thinking establishments and gatherings will adjust their dress standards to meet your ill-considered youthful impulses.
3. What's That Mean?
Quickest way to be a tool? Get a tattoo for no other reason than to have a tattoo. Meaning is everything. If you find yourself looking through books, Googling popular tattoo designs, or contemplating ripping off that mindlessly cliche "nautical star" idea from one of your buddies--get up right now, turn the gas on, and place your head in the oven. If you're lucky, you'll only moderately suffocate...providing you with just enough hospital bills to adequately maintain a zero balance in your bank account for the next twenty years, leaving you with no extra tattoo money and hopefully the realization that it was a stupid idea in the first place. However, if you're like many of my friends and use tattoos as a visual memorial for family, faith, or commitment, then I believe you have the right to decide for yourself.
How do tattoos fit in with the modern gentleman? With heavy consideration, purpose, and necessity. Never do something that could limit your ability to clean up sharp when the time calls for it. Yet never be afraid to claim a cause or purpose for your own. Standing for you beliefs and values in whatever form...now that's the mark of a gentleman.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Proper Gent, Proper Dimensions
Anonymous asked: What length tie bar would you suggest for those Express skinny ties. They are approximately 1 3/4 in wide, should I get a 1 inch or a 1 1/2 inch bar?
Personally I own a 1 1/2 inch tie bar and find that it works in nearly every situation. While a 1 inch would perhaps go well with a super skinny 1" tie, it ends up looking a little too stubby for anything else. In my experience, a 1 1/2" tie bar looks great with any slim tie from 1" to 2 1/2." If you're looking for some really shnazy ones that won't demolish your budget, theTieBar.com (...no seriously) is a great place to start.
Personally I own a 1 1/2 inch tie bar and find that it works in nearly every situation. While a 1 inch would perhaps go well with a super skinny 1" tie, it ends up looking a little too stubby for anything else. In my experience, a 1 1/2" tie bar looks great with any slim tie from 1" to 2 1/2." If you're looking for some really shnazy ones that won't demolish your budget, theTieBar.com (...no seriously) is a great place to start.
Ask A Gentleman,
Friday, May 20, 2011
Give Yourself an Under-Upgrade
The highly respected and omniscient book, The Intergalactic Encyclopedia of Gentlemanly Style, (from which the MoG was born) defines the words "chastity belt" as:
What you see above, gentlemen, is such an apparatus. Created by spiteful German scientists after World War II half a century ago, this unthinkable evil (known despicably as a pair of "Tighty Whities") was released upon the modern male population of the planet under the guise of a fashionable alternative to wearing Long Johns in the summer. Dumbfounded by its success, these same masterminds unleashed additional monstrosities upon the style world as part of a diabolical scheme to decrease the birthrate of American children. These additions included such horrors as the "wife beater" undershirt and the solid white knee sock. Success, it seemed, was undeniable--where once such devices would have only been used by celibate monks as part of a painful chaffing ritual to prove their devotion to a divine being, now American men all over the country were proudly sporting these hideous date repellants.A hellishly unattractive parasitic apparatus that, when attached around the waist or midsection of an individual, effectively repels any and all possibility of the host attracting a suitable mate for the duration of the unfortunate symbiotic relationship.
It is therefore incumbent upon me, dear gentlemen, to stress that if you or someone you love has fallen prey to this wickedness, it is high time to fight; to revamp the clothes underneath your clothes...this is your Under Garment Upgrade.
1. Don't Diss Your Kicks
There is absolutely nothing worse than seeing a beautiful and pricey pair of lace-ups or loafers sodomized by a pair of blindingly white, bunched up tube socks. It's just plain hideous and yet inexplicably common as the ruiner of many an elegant footwear. Instead, reach for killer socks that compliment the tones in your shoes. Dress socks with Chuck Taylors or Sambas? Absolutely! Match them to your shirt, tie, pocket square, or just rock a wild bit of color that'll only peak out from under you business suit when you kick back in the afternoon. Stripes, plaids, checks, argyle--just have fun, the gentleman is in the details.
2. Your Man-Bra Is Showing
Little else in a man's wardrobe screams I've given up on myself to the point of wrapping my torso in a ribbed girdle with spaghetti straps and a complimentary beer stain on the belly quite like the male equivalent to the sports bra--the Wife Beater Tank. Believe me when I tell you, there is no shirt, absolutely NO shirt on this planet through which you will not be able to see this atrocious general issue for alcoholic degenerates. Instead, reach for a shirt that actually has sleeves. If you're planning on sporting a tie, it's usually best to go with a solid white crew neck (remember to skip on the bacon neck though). If you're planning on loosening up on the other hand or ditching the tie completely, opt for a solid V neck like the one pictured above. This way, you can easily sport a little chest without rocking that 90's-department-store-manager look you get with an oxford and white crew.
(Note: the V neck pictured is treading very close to the too-much-man-cleavage area...but you get the idea)
3. Monk Tested, Lady Disgusted
*NOTE: As a family-friendly blog, the MoG wishes to imply nothing by the picture above other than the WIFE in question is fully clothed and lives happily in a suburban neighborhood with her ripped husband, three children, and dog.
Finally, and most importantly, is what you've got going on in your business department. Here's the deal, if you're over 17 it's time to burn those novelty drawers with Taz and the Xbox logo and invest in some big boy skivvies. While I'm sure the Stewie Griffin unmentionables were quite the rage at the high school geek-a-thon sleepovers (at least mine were), they'll be gaining you absolutely no points in the "I'm a Real Man" department on wedding night. Instead, upgrade to some simple, cotton boxer shorts in solid colors. Fruit of the Loom makes some incredibly comfortable ones that come in some very sleek, refined gentlemanly tones sure to make you feel much more grown-up. Believe me, your significant other will thank you later for sparing her eyes from the horror of your boyhood manties.
What do you think of the Under Garment Upgrade?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
MoG Instructionals #1
The first segment in the "MoG Instructionals" video series:
The Gentleman's Guide to Tying a Tie
The Gentleman's Guide to Tying a Tie
MoG Instructionals,
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Men of Inspiration: Chris Pine
If you find you've been too occupied with searching for Bin Laden over the past decade and have subsequently failed to notice the wicked cool style of this generation's Captain James T. Kirk, you've unfortunately missed out on some very inspiring gentlemanly swag. However, if this misfortune has indeed fallen upon you, Don't Panic--there are, luckily, millions of women living among you that will be more than happy to share their appreciation of the one and only Chris Pine while simultaneously demonstrating how you cannot, nor will you ever be able to, scrape the surface of his females-faint-on-sight charm.
Fortunately for those of us who have yet to captain a starship or fertilize every alien female in the A and B quadrants of the galaxy, there is hope. Throughout the years, Pine has never ceased to impress in both the worlds of acting and style, and has become one of our time's greatest leading men. That said, above, is a photo of, I believe, to be one Pine's most versatile and sharp looks--a go-to look that I myself have used countless times (such as my best friend's bachelor party a few weekends ago) unaware that I was ripping off Unstoppable's eye candy.
Therefore, I have compiled a list of pieces you'll need to rock this look for any occasion from spring weddings to date night. Coincidentally, this look is basically a compilation of many of the absolute essentials every guy should have in his arsenal. So without further rambling, here's what you'll need to achieve this post's look of inspiration:
1. A Beard
...and, of course a trimmer to make it happen. I mean, look at the Pine's scruff--flawless. Take note, gentlemen. Nothing fancy, nothing overly groomed. Just the right amount of man beast.
2. The Blue Blazer
Urban Outfitters, BDG Shrunken Blazer, Navy, $68Easily the most versatile piece in your entire closet. Throw it on with a band T-shirt, solid V-neck, a plaid oxford, or your nicest white dress shirt with slacks. Trust me, it'll give an instant shot of class to any look.
3. The Trousers
Vans, Slim Jeans, Gray, $65
4. The Kicks
Aldo, Yearego Lace-ups, Cognac, $70I think I nearly lost my balance in that romantic novel woozy, love-at-first-sight sort of way when I first saw these Aldo brown lace-ups online. Perfectly pointed toe, with the perfect shade of elegant dark brown, but then highlighted with a subtle cherry color in the worn areas. Want a pair of sharp shoes that'll turn heads? These will pay the chiropractor's kid's way through college.
A.) The Pocket Square
From: thetiebar.com, $8 |
B.) The Belt
Jazz it up and don't be afraid of some color. It is spring after all.
.....Yeah right....ditch 'em.
Now go punch the weekend straight in the jaw. You may not have a phaser but.....you know what, forget the Star Trek references, just rock a killer look with your lady and have a blast. Also, stay tuned for a video post I'll be doing soon (per request from some loyal readers) on the different ways to tie a tie. Until then, may the odds be always in your favor, my friends. Cheers.
Men of Inspiration


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Are you paying attention to the market or the news? If you've been following me here you should already know that I pay attention to what stocks are actually doing and trade what I see versus what we think, hear or fear.
Those are core beliefs that you must ingrain into your brain in order to make it through what seem to always be turbulent times. When you do, the market will pay you.
Case in point, look at Russian online payment systems outfit Qiwi from Monday.
Now that a look at it today on Tuesday:
It does pay to let your stocks tell you what to do by the action they exhibit all in the face of uncertainty.


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Yonas – New Album "Fall Back"
genre: HipHop | posted on March 2, 2011 | posted by: Jermy Leeuwis
Yonas has been putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album and official debut, The Proven Theory, which will be released on April 25th. Now, as the album release date approaches, Yonas is treating fans to the forthcoming album's first single, "Fall Back.
HipHop artist Yonas released...
Witness Describes '06 Oakland Thanksgiving Triple Murder
February 14, 2011
OAKLAND (BCN) – A witness in a triple-murder trial testified Monday that an in-law interrupted his family's Thanksgiving Day dinner at their home in Oakland in 2006 by firing a hail of bullets that struck his brother and mother.
Angesom Mehari, 24, testified that Asmerom Gebreselassie, 47, yelled, "Don't move!" and shot his brother, 17-year-old...


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Prior to their departure and on-site orientation, students will receive a lengthy and detailed pre-departure orientation handbook which serves as a primer for their study abroad experience in London. This handbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the Online Orientation in the Student Portal. Although the on-site orientation will cover the nitty-gritty of life in England, the handbook allows students to read up on pertinent information before their arrival in London. The handbook covers academics, culture, useful phrases, food, housing, the university, ISA facilities, money matters, visas, and numerous other details that students also learn about during their on-site orientation. Of course, students are always welcome to contact the
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Students will have an on-site orientation upon arrival to London. The study abroad office will provide students with an orientation which is designed to smooth the transition to life as an international student in London. Issues such as health and safety, academic issues and culture shock are covered during the morning part of the orientation day. In the afternoon, students are separated into smaller groups where academic issues and university regulations are covered in detail, and are given information about the classes. During orientation week and throughout the semester there are a number of social events in which students can participate.
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Books And Magazines About Food And Cooking For The Outdoor Cook: Buying Guide, Reviews, And Ratings
"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." Confucius
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Results of the U.S.–Mexico Border Diabetes Prevention and Control Project have been published in a special issue of the Pan American Journal of Public Health, a peer-reviewed scientific journal of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). PAHO is the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization. The border diabetes project is the first research effort to treat the border as a single epidemiological unit. It is a binational research effort coordinated by PAHO in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the ministry of health of Mexico, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, and the California Endowment.
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- For every three people diagnosed with diabetes along the U.S.–Mexico border, a fourth person has the condition but doesn't know it.
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- About 61 percent of diagnosed diabetes sufferers in the border area have at least one other family member with the disease, confirming family history as an important risk factor.
- Obesity appears to be a key factor in high rates of diabetes in the border area; more than one-third of border inhabitants are obese, and obese people are, in general, 2.5 times more likely to have diabetes than those of normal weight.
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This was our favorite restaurant during the week we spent in Florence. It is right around the the corner from Hotel dei Macchiaioli. The food was fabulous, the staff was excellent, the decor was inviting. We look forward to returning.
This was our favorite restaurant during the week we spent in Florence. It is right around the the corner from Hotel dei Macchiaioli. The food was fabulous, the staff was excellent, the decor was inviting. We look forward to returning.
We were glad we went to that place next to our hotel...the day before we ate close to the Duomo and it was gross... dont go eat in tourist areas. This restaurant is just perfect! Tasty, simple, not expensive, authentic italian cuisine, delicious selection of chianti, fabulous deserts.... we'll go back tmr for sure!
Took a gamble to eat here after walking past. Service was friendly and attentive, menu was good lots of choice. And no pizzas thank god! Antipasti was good, cheese and ham, very large great to share! We only had primi, myself gnocchi with ragu and wine. My partner chicken tagliatelle. My gnocchi was light and well cooked, but not the... More
Where to begin? We arrived tired and hungry in Florence las t week and Daniela and her team immediately made us welcome. Great home made cooking at reasonable prices. As the folk look after us well there was a great atmosphere in the place. I really loved this place and recommend it warmly :)
We ate here twice on a visit to Florence in August. Both times walked in with no reservation and we were seated immediately. Food was very good and the service was solid but not exceptional. House red wine was good for the price. I do recommend and would definitely eat here again!
This place was recommended to us by the staff at our hotel, we were not disappointed . Great menu, great atmospher, great service, Tuscan food.we returned for dinner the next night.
The service was excellent during our dinner even though the place was full. The food was even better! Very fresh and tasty.
Outstanding Meal! Warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Very prompt service. The food could not have been fresher. It was tasty, right down to the garnish lettuce. Our experience was so good the first time, we came back a second night! The tomatoes on the bruschetta tasted fresh off the vine. The fish deboned at the table. We did not ask... More
We ate at Mangiafuoco with friends on a recent trip to Firenze and the food was very good. The evening was a little let down by the slow service and patchy memory of the waitstaff and we had to remind them when a couple of meals were just missed completely from the order, but it was a busy night. Everything... More
Strolling around the streets of florence we came across this restaurant. We were very keen to get the Tuscan Pici pasta (handrolled fresh spaghetti type of pasta) which was good just not sure if it was fresh or from a packet. The breaded Tuscan soup was really good. The piscatcchio pannacotta was different and delicious. Service was good
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With what seemed almost surgical precision, Navi Esparza and Kaitlin Tea removed the digestive tract from the salmon carcass on the table before them.
Across from the 13-year-olds, Semaj Floyd sang, "I Will Survive" to himself to keep from getting squeamish while performing the same task.
The students were three of 57 in the University of Puget Sound's Summer Academic Challenge. It is part of UPS's Access Programs, which provide activities and events to promote learning in science and math and increase minority representation in higher education.
The 23-year-old summer program partners with Tacoma Public Schools to provide science- and math-based classes to local students in grades seven to 12.
Esparza, Tea, Floyd and 15 other students are in the class for seventh- and eighth-graders studying "The Life Cycles of Salmon." The fishy activity was part of an anatomy lesson. Over the course of the 20-day class, the students learn about different parts of a salmon's life cycle, and how humans affect it.
"In regular school, we do homework, correct it, do more homework, correct it, and do that over and over again," said Esparza, who applied this year after hearing about how much fun his twin brother, Adan, had the previous year. "We rarely ever do these kinds of activities at school."
Alejandra Rios, the instructor, agreed the summer program is very different from regular school.
"Their retention is much more than I anticipated," said Rios, a math teacher from the Highline School District. "I have no behavior problems with any kids, because they all want to be here."
Rios also has the help of three teaching assistants to ensure that the student-to-instructor ratio is low. The teachers, assistants and students all apply to be in the program.
Paid for by local businesses, the classes are free to students.
"This is an investment for the students, but it's an investment for the community as well," said Abigail Taitano, Access Programs coordinator. "We instill in the students that if college is where you see your future, there's definitely a path for you; it's just going to take hard work."
Taitano also said the students served by the program vary from those who are confident in their science and math skills to those who want to improve before the next school year.
According to Access Programs, 93 percent of students in the summer program will graduate on time. The current on-time graduation rate in the Tacoma School District is 67 percent. Also, 86 percent of students who completed the program are enrolled in higher education; the nationwide average is 41 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
"We understand that project-based learning is a way to capture the excitement of the students," said Taitano, who emphasized the importance of science and math education specifically. "We're really looking for student engagement."
Engagement in these subjects is considered an important part of Washington's future.
A 2011 U.S. Chamber of Commerce measurement reported that Washington state had the greatest concentration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs in the country. Still, Washington STEM, a statewide nonprofit that advocates for the advancement of STEM education, reported in February that 30,000 jobs will go unfulfilled in the next five years because of "a lack in qualified candidates."
"In the next 10 years, almost all of the fastest-growing jobs will require STEM skills, but 61 percent of middle-schoolers would rather take out the garbage than do their math homework," said Patrick D'Amelio, CEO of Washington STEM. "STEM programs are critical to inspire the next generation in STEM and support Washington's continued economic success."
For the students dissecting salmon, it's too soon to tell whether they'll be the next generation of computer scientists and mathematicians.
But many did say they wanted to go to college someday.


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Periodic electron structures in gases: a fluid model of the window phenomenon
Nicoletopoulos, P., and Robson, R.E. (2008) Periodic electron structures in gases: a fluid model of the window phenomenon. Physical Review Letters , 100 (12). p. 124502.
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Periodic electron spatial structures in gases occur within a window of voltages and pressures. Recent accurate solutions of Boltzmann's equation portray this effect, but offer little physical insight into the causes of windowing. Here we show for the first time how such insight can be obtained using the fluid model established by Robson, White, and Petrović [Rev. Mod. Phys. 77, 1303 (2005)], with an appropriate generalization of the heat flux ansatz. Conversely, the success in portraying windowing itself becomes a stringent test of the integrity of this fluid model, which can then be applied to a wider range of problems.
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An Interview with Steve Beck of SpringHill Equity Management
Steve Beck is the co-founder and CEO of SpringHill Equity Management LLC, a private
equity fund manager providing growth capital and support to small and medium sized enterprises in Africa. He also serves as a senior fellow at the John Templeton Foundation. With over 10 years experience in international philanthropy, he's a published expert in philanthropy, social investing, and international development.
SpringHill Equity calls itself a social private equity fund manager. What exactly does this mean?
It means simply that we are intentionally screening investments for social benefit as well as for financial return to the investors. We are looking to have our cake and eat it too… to do well and good at the same time. I wish we didn't have to "qualify" the private equity fund with the word "social." I genuinely believe that great businesses generate significant social benefits, because great businesses do four things exceedingly well:
1) Create unique value for customers through differentiated, innovative and complex products and/or services.
2) Generate a sustainable profit for owners commensurate with the risks taken by investing in them.
3) Engage and invest in their workers through training and education, safe working conditions, and high and rising salaries.
4) Protect the future by operating in ways that strengthen the community and environment.
The reason we have used the word "social" to describe our fund is to underline our intentionality, which goes beyond short- term profit, which is sometimes the only motivation of investors.
What makes social investing different from conventional investing? What must investors consider?
Most of what has come to be called "social investing" has relied on negative screening. That is, funds that exclude so-called sin stocks like tobacco, alcohol, arms manufacturers, etc. Social investment funds like this have grown in popularity but this is not what we mean. Ours is a positively-screened fund, proactively looking for measurable, verifiable social benefit from the investments we make in low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including: increased number of jobs, increased wages, improvements in non-wage benefits, delivery of essential, high-value-added products and services to the poor (and the life-changing impact these have), growth of suppliers' businesses, increased tax base and export income, improved corporate governance, business practices and financial accountability, and ultimately improved access to capital. When you add up all of the quantifiable improvements you can establish the total economic return on investment, the proceeds of which are shared between the investors, entrepreneur, and the community that is served.
What kind of financial returns can investors typically expect on social investments?
Of course, the answer to this depends on the particular sector, geography, approach, and competence of the fund manager. Our focus is on small & medium-sized enterprises in southern and east Africa where we can see annual financial returns in the 15-20% range.
Does SpringHill cater to smaller investors as well or is it geared to people with more money?
As a private equity fund with a limited partnership structure, SpringHill is only set up to serve accredited investors – either institutions or high net worth individuals. Our hope is to play our part in a broader movement to promote an asset class – small & medium sized enterprises in frontier markets. Over time, I think we will see listed vehicles in which investors of all sizes can participate.
How did you personally develop an expertise in international philanthropy?
In late 1999 I got involved part-time with a then nascent organization called Geneva Global, backed by private investors/philanthropists. Geneva Global is a philanthropic advisory firm providing independent research, advice, and grant management services to donor clients focused on international development. Essentially Geneva Global applies rigorous investment discipline to international philanthropy, focusing extraordinary effort on discovering how to achieve the greatest "bang for the buck." In 2002, I took a leave of absence from the strategy consulting firm - Monitor Company - where I was a senior partner and managing director of our Europe/Middle East/Africa business based in London, to help lead Geneva Global. From 2002-2007 the firm became a recognized leader in international philanthropy, managing more than $80 million of grants in global health, human liberty, economic empowerment, education, and conflict recovery.
Besides the obvious matter of location, how does international philanthropy differ from domestic?
Put simply, international philanthropy is on a different risk/return frontier. On the risk side, there are more things that can go wrong with a remote grant into an unfamiliar setting. That's why a professional intermediary with local presence is so important. However, there is no doubt that well-placed grants can make a much bigger difference to more people in Africa and many parts of Asia, even Eastern Europe and Latin America than comparable domestic grants here in the US or in Western Europe. The challenge is to identify effective locally run initiatives that can scale. Because of the risks, we never recommended funding start-up programs – only those initiatives that the local community was already supporting with their own scarce resources. That policy helped us ensure we were backing projects that were already a high priority in the community.
Sub-Sahara Africa has been a particular focus of yours and of SpringHill. What are the specific considerations when investing in this region?
I do think it's important that investors begin to look at many countries in Africa the way they look at other geographies. Too often, we adopt a default response to Africa that says, "Africa needs more aid." "Africa is a special case." On the contrary, we see no shortage of skilled entrepreneurs with profitable, growing businesses looking for patient growth capital because they are not well served by the local banks who find it easier to lend to governments than to the local businessman. So the primary considerations are the same in Africa as anywhere else, e.g., the quality and track record of the entrepreneur and management team (1st and 2nd level), the nature and size of the market opportunity, the strength and durability of competitive advantage, the business model, etc. In our sector (small & medium-sized enterprises) we must be able to provide more than money – what is the distinctive knowledge, experience or relationship capital that we can bring to bear to enable and ensure business growth and success? And in the African markets, we need to think more carefully about the exit strategy given more nascent capital markets and fewer third party buyers.
How do you identify potential investments?
We generate deal flow in a number of ways, including (a) the Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Awards, a program of former colleagues of mine at SEVEN Fund (http://www.sevenfund.org) and OTF Group (http://www.otfgroup.com) which last year screened over 1,400 small and medium enterprises to make 10 finalist awards; (b) the Transformational Business Network (http://www.tbnetwork.org), a network of more than 200 business people supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises in developing countries that was co-founded by my business partner, Dr. Kim Tan; (c) personal and professional relationships with local funds, microfinance institutions, development corporations, consulting firms, civil society and business leaders developed since 1992; (d) a dedicated regional presence with team in Johannesburg and Nairobi.
What did you learn from your experience in international philanthropy that you have applied to SpringHill?
There is no doubt that well-placed grants can change lives, build communities and address critical problems. I saw the life-changing benefits with my own eyes time and time again. Yet, there are particular dangers and limitations of philanthropy – even where one is as intentional and outcome-focused as we were at Geneva Global. The danger inherent in philanthropy is what I call the "messiah complex." Well-intentioned philanthropy feeds our need to be needed and we unwittingly foster a dependency relationship with the grantee and beneficiaries. We may intend "partnership" and speak about "empowerment" but the fact is the relationship is almost always uneven. We want to be needed; we want to "save" people. And on the other side of the transaction, the best way to get money is to appear needy. That's the key danger in philanthropy, and it's a hazard for both the benefactor and the beneficiary.
Aid and philanthropy rarely yield scalable and sustainable impact. What happens when the grant money runs out? More is needed to scale and sustain the impact. Grant projects don't typically generate their own income. For example, we brokered funding to a project that was rescuing small children from slavery in the fishing industry in the Lake Volta region of Ghana. The program was effective at rescuing the children and getting them back in school. But why were the children enslaved in the first place? Poverty. The fact is, their families were unable to feed and care for them so they were either sold or given to work in the dangerous and grueling fishing industry at the age of 7, 8 or 9. Any scalable sustainable solution to the problem required greater economic activity and opportunity in the "source" regions.
Commercial businesses are the only scalable, sustainable solution to poverty. They are foundational to economic development and are inherently scalable and self-sustaining. That's why I am investing my time and resources into a Fund that is fueling private enterprise and profitable, growing businesses in Africa.
Is there something particularly exciting that you're looking at now?
There are a number of deals in our pipeline that are very promising. Let me highlight two in particular.
One is a suite of products powered by solar energy: a small, unbreakable solar panel with connections to a 4-setting unbreakable LED light, rechargeable battery pack, mobile phones of various types and mobile radios. They product set will sell for approximately $16 and last for a minimum of 3-5 years. The transformative effect on low-income households is remarkable. Households currently spend $75-90 per year on kerosene (fuel for lanterns) and disposable batteries so there is a very rapid, tangible economic benefit to these families. Secondly there is a significant health benefit as kerosene lamps burned in confined spaces cause respiratory problems and are a fire hazard. And disposable batteries are a well-known environmental hazard. The company can get this suite of products to market and realize a 20% margin in the process. Talk about a triple win!
The second is a mobile phone information portal using existing short-code SMS (text) technology. If you travel in Africa you will notice that almost everyone has a mobile phone (there are 380 million mobile phones in Africa today, growing at double-digit rates.) Yet there is only 5% Internet penetration; Internet continues to be out of reach for the vast majority of the population. It is clear that the mobile phone is and will continue to be the information hub for Africa. This information portal will provide companies in Africa with a mobile presence via outbound text, while consumers will be able to access critical information using texts on the mobile phone… information that you and I would get via Google. Think of the difference this makes for a farmer in a remote location: he can now access weather information, current accurate crop prices so he's not disadvantaged when he goes to market, healthcare information. The list is endless… and the market opportunity is enormous.
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I've been here 3 times in just over a week... this has been the best Indian Restaurant I've been to ever. It is delicious and I've had nothing that I've thought of as just alright.. everything has been FANTASTIC. Will be back!!
I've been here 3 times in just over a week... this has been the best Indian Restaurant I've been to ever. It is delicious and I've had nothing that I've thought of as just alright.. everything has been FANTASTIC. Will be back!!
Absolutely amazing!!! Can't rate highly enough, food wonderful, service great. Best Indian meals I've ever had!!!!!
Best Indian restaurant in derry....No indian restaurant can cook curry like chillies...awesome food,value for money,all services excellent...Butter ck awesome
We love this place. Staff are very friendly and the food is beautiful. We had the most beautiful Chicken purri as a starter on Sunday night - out of this world. Would highly recommend a trip here. On top of everything we got 20% off our bill.
Sadly, after many years of looking foward to my visits to this restaurant when I am back in Derry, it's unlikely I will go again.I have actually been back a few times but wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt as I noticed standards were slipping but was hoping it was a blip. The service has become torturously... More
We have been here quite a few times for an Indian meal, but the last two occasions were disappointing. The service is very slow - about a 40 minute wait - and then the meal too was disappointing....bland and lacking flavour. Re the wait, we were told that it was due to 'takeways' being made first [!!!!] and that the... More
Best taste and best value for money... Do not hold back on amount of meat in each dish. A lot cheaper also than some if its competitors. Def recommend as a take away. Great food and great value for money
This has to be the best Indian in Derry - the most authentic. The staff are always friendly and attentitive. Had the Daal curry (lentil), very nice. Very child friendly.
The food here is really very good and we got 20% off the total bill (Sunday eve) The service was good but !!!!!!! When I go to an Indian Resturant I do not expect to be served by non Asian people . This is a good place to eat but could do better . This said we will go back... More
It's really so sad that this place, which actually, until recently*, did the best curries in Derry, is so lacking in atmosphere and so badly indeed of updating. I think they must survive on the take out trade and THERE is the answer to the empty tables. Chilli's really needs to rethink the market it is aiming at, especially since... More
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Union hourly position responsibile for routine maintenance to equipment and facility. Specialized training and experience needed to perform these functions. Key Results: Preventive and emergency maintenance to equipment, including but not limited to: Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagnostics and repairs Controls/Diagnostic responsbilities inlcluding but not limited to: Understanding PLC programming, interlocks, applications and performing repairs as needed Understanding and performing repairs to all controls Understanding and performing repairs to all automated equipment including but no limited to, conveyors, labelers, casers, etc. Preventive and emergency maintenance to building: Basic plumbing, dock and overhead door repair, lighting repairs, basic wiring repairs, wall repairs, painting, etc. Equipment and machinery modifications and updates using schematics, sketches, manuals, specifications, wirtten and oral instruction Prepare and set up equipment for production Operate within company policies and guidlines for continuous improvement and safety. High School degree or equivalent preferred Two to three (2-3) years of maintenance experience required, preferably in packaging industry. Certifiable mechanical and electrical experience required Computer experience in production environment Must be able to work with a variety of power equipment and tools. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, and procedure manuals Ability to write legibly Must have basic math skills Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use. Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner Must have good interpersonal skills. Positive Safety Attitude Language skills - English Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention Team Player Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Action Oriented Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration. Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people. Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment. Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace. Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus. APL and APL Logistics are part of the NOL Group. For more information, please visit our web sites, www.apl.com , www.apllogistics.com , and www.nolweb.com . Keywords: Retail, Maintenance