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WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of the nation's states last month, the latest evidence that the strengthening economy is encouraging many employers to boost hiring.
The Labor Department said Tuesday that the unemployment rate dropped in 34 states in March. That's the largest number of states to record a decline since June. The rate rose in seven states and was unchanged in nine and Washington, D.C.
Employers hired more workers in 38 states. A government survey of employer payrolls found only 12 states plus Washington, D.C., lost jobs last month, the fewest since October.
Nationally, the unemployment rate fell in March to a two-year low of 8.8 percent, and private employers added more than 200,000 jobs for the second consecutive month. That's the largest two-month hiring total in four years.
Texas added 37,200 net jobs in March, the most of any state. It was followed by Missouri and Florida, both of which reported strong gains.
California lost 11,600 net jobs — the most of any state. Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland and Maine all had large job losses, too.
New Mexico reported the biggest monthly drop in unemployment among all state, falling from 8.7 percent in February to 8.1 percent in March. Florida, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio posted the next biggest monthly declines.
The Midwest is faring particularly well, said Steve Cochrane, a regional economist at Moody's Analytics. The region has generated more jobs in the past three months than any of the other three regions. A rebound in manufacturing has spurred hiring in professional services such as accounting, advertising and legal services. New weekly applications for unemployment benefits have fallen to pre-recession levels, Cochrane said, the first region where that has happened.
As a result, the unemployment rate in the Midwest dropped from 8.4 percent to 8.3 percent last month. That's just above the Northeast's 8.2 percent unemployment rate — the best among the four regions. The West had the highest unemployment for any region in March, at 10.7 percent, followed by the South at 9.0 percent
Nevada again had the highest unemployment rate of any state, although it fell from 13.6 percent to 13.2 percent in March. California, at 12 percent, was second, followed by Florida (11.1 percent) and Rhode Island (11 percent).
Florida's unemployment rate has come down slightly from the 11.3 percent rate recorded a year ago. That's the state's first year-over-year decline since November 2006. Some of the drop is because many people who are unemployed have given up looking for work. People without jobs who aren't looking aren't counted as unemployed.
"We're still on the cusp of recovery in the job market," said Sean Snaith, an economics professor at the University of Central Florida.
The Sunshine State has added jobs in health care and in its signature industry — tourism. Snaith said restaurants, hotels and theme parks are adding workers. A new Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios' Orlando resort has been popular, he said.
North Dakota had the nation's lowest unemployment rate at 3.6 percent. It was followed by Nebraska at 4.2 percent and South Dakota at 4.9 percent.


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BRIEFLY : Universities: MBA Offered Via Television
Students who live too far from a state university to attend part-time programs or those who just want to study from home may now earn a master's degree in business from their living rooms.
Cal State Dominguez Hills will start a program this fall that allows students to watch TV broadcasts of all 15 classes required for a master's degree in business administration. KLCS Channel 58 will air the programs. The classes will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday and Sunday starting Aug. 27.
Classes will be taught at the Carson campus, and some students will attend the weekend lectures.
Students watching from home will be able to call in to the class by telephone and interact with instructors, and submit course work by modem. The first two classes will be "Business Economics" and "Finance and Business Management and Marketing."
Every seven weeks, students will gather at the Dominguez Hills campus to meet with instructors and other students.
The cost for the program is $199 per unit. School officials estimate it will take most students 2 1/2 years to complete the 45-unit degree.
The program is open to students who earned a bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of at least 2.75 in their last 60 units. Students also must score 450 or higher on the Graduate Management Admission Test. Information: (310) 516-4162.

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Hey guys! Are you shocked that I have more cookies for you?
I'm all cookies, all the time right now.
We have a bunch of new neighbors moving in right now (military community) and I have never been more excited for new people. They're not even out of their moving trucks before I'm trying to hand tins of cookies to them.
I think baking is officially my favorite thing about the holidays.
I picked up ingredients for these yummy M&M'S® Brownie Cookies recently from the baking aisle at my local Walmart. The Walmart baking aisle has become my home in recent weeks – they have literally everything I need for my holiday baking.
Anyway, so what you need for these cookies is a box of Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix, Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Flavored Frosting, and M&M'S® Brand Minis Milk Chocolate Baking Bits.
And then you need some vegetable oil, eggs, a tiny bit of flour, but that's it!
Super simple and fuss free!
These cookies are so delicious. The taste of brownies with frosting and M&M'S®? I'm all about them!
Plus, they're easy enough for my kids to do the bulk of the work. So we got the gift of family time by baking together and then we were able to gift the cookies to our newest neighbors. Sweet treats are definitely two gifts in one!
Are you giving any goodies away as gifts this year? I think everyone in my life is getting cookies and fudge!
If you're planning to stock up on Pillsbury™ and M&M'S®, make sure you take advantage of the Ibotta offer at Walmart!
(Sidenote: I insist that you download Ibotta immediately if you don't already have it. I've been using it for years and my lifetime earnings is at $224.85!)
- 1 box Pillsbury™ Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup M&M'S® Brand Minis Milk Chocolate Baking Bits divided
- 1 can Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Vanilla Flavored Frosting
Preheat oven to 375F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, beat together brownie mix, eggs, flour, vegetable oil, and water until combined. Fold in about 1/2 of the M&M'S®. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 9 - 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are crackly. Cool completely.
Spread generously with the frosting and sprinkle with reserved M&M'S®.


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text: Hello to whoever that reads this without me asking you to! So, it is already the sixth month into 2018. I wonder if any of you guys are even halfway through your well-thought-out (at that time lol) new years resolution for 2018. Well, I don't know about you, but I'm definitely a million light-years away from mine. I'm not even started with mine yet and I kinda have a feeling it was all just words on a piece of paper that I eventually threw away anyway. Let's see what I've achieved so far in the year.


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Internationally respected voice on finance and economic outlook
President, Global Wealth & Investment Management division of Bank of America (2009-11)
"The most powerful woman on Wall Street" (Forbes)
"I have listened to 1000's of public speakers so I am not easily impressed. Sallie's ability to capture, command and hold an audience is top notch." – Peter Giza, RIABiz
Sallie Krawcheck Speaker Profile:
With a reputation for integrity, independence of thought, a sense of humor and an unrelenting focus on results, Sallie Krawcheck has often been referred to as one of the most successful and influential executives in financial services.
From turning around and growing troubled wealth management businesses to eliminating Wall Street conflicts of interest and advocating a true client-centered business model, Fortune Magazine called her "The Last Honest Analyst" during her tenure at Sanford Bernstein. After years spent as the guardian of such brands as Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch and US Trust, Krawcheck's long run as a successful public company executive was upended in 2011 in a management shake up that would transform the next stretch of her professional life.
A renewed focus on her passions – women in business, regulatory reform, and investor protection – has made Krawcheck a sought-after business and financial services industry expert for both traditional and non-traditional media, as well as in Washington, D.C. Krawcheck's embrace of social media as a means of including more people in her frank business conversations has garnered her more than 2.2 million followers as one of LinkedIn's INfluencers and 50,000 followers on Twitter. She recently combined a number of these interests in her investment in Ellevate Network, a thousands-strong global professional woman's network. A Tar Heel fan through and through, Sallie Krawcheck also spends her time advising start-up companies, focusing on education-oriented philanthropy and serving on a variety of boards.
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Thranduil is a The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug minifigure that was released in 2013.
Thranduil has an exclusive headpiece; a combination of his leaved wooden crown and a blonde Elf headpiece. He wears a green coat with gold-silver designs and a brooch. Thranduil comes with grey legs underneath, printed with part of the coat, and a blood-red cape.
Thranduil has a two-faced head, one has a calm and cold face, the other has an expression of shouting or a battle cry. He has notably thick brown eyebrows and lines on his face.
Thranduil, also known as the Elvenking, was the king of the Woodland Realm, a Kingdom of Mirkwood Elves, and the father of Legolas Greenleaf. When Thorin Oakenshield and Company passed through Mirkwood, he had his guards lock them in cells when the Dwarves refused to tell them their intentions. Unfortunately for him, they all escaped with the aid of Bilbo Baggins. Enraged, Thranduil ordered his Elves to go after them and to shut all entrances in and out of his Realm.
Thranduil later fought in the Battle of the Five Armies alongside his fellow Elves, the Men of Lake-town, Thorin's Company and the Dwarves of the Iron Hills against the Orcs-Goblins of the Misty Mountains.
About 60 years later, when the One Ring was reported to have been found, he sends his son, Legolas, to Rivendell to represent his people in the Council.
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Thranduil is the Elvenking of Mirkwood, and is also Legolas' father. A fierce warrior and wise king, Thranduil, along with the people of Lake-town, fought alongside the Dwarves during the Battle of Five Armies, and later defended Mirkwood from the dark lord Sauron.
- He had once mentioned to Thorin that he had fought the Great Serpents of the North. The Great Serpents can presumably be the Long-worms, a race of wingless dragons that aided the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth, Melkor, whose realm was in the Far North.
- In The Hobbit films, Thranduil is played by Lee Pace who also plays Ronan the Accuser in Guardians of the Galaxy.


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I took this the other night while I was shooting my gf's head shots for her resume.
What do you think- too much?
"Let us declare nature to be legitimate. All plants should be declared legal, and all animals for that matter. The notion of illegal plants and animals is obnoxious and ridiculous."- T. McKenna
Na that's wicked! How did you do it?
Inspiration with pea3698 - Easter fun with NJP3 - Waking up with Extricate - Rustlessness with WannaBe_80z - Out of Space with Dricciotti
I'm guessing a blank shot of the wallpaper then a shot of himself and adding a layer with masking the hair part, very artsy fartsy though me likey
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Just took a shot of myself and then made a pattern in PS and erased parts out I didn't want overlaid
artsy fartsy indeed.
I miss having long hair and the ability not to shave
My body makes up for it though, instead of a five o'clock shadow I have an Afternoon shadow and by night time I can sport a nice goatee
I haven't shaved in something like 6 years. I love having a beard. If at all possible I will never take a job that requires shaving- bah!
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six days and I'm itchy and I feel like scrapping off my face, however a goatee is in my near future
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HTC One Nexus With Google's stock Android is real
A few days after the Google I/O, rumours started to circulate of a HTC One Nexus device hitting the shelves. All big media blogs were talking about the imminent availability of the HTC One Nexus with stock Android on board…it's now all been confirmed as true. Google's Hugo Bara made the announcement on Google+, explaining that the device will be available on Google Play from J... »


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A selection of gothic jackets and vests for men, made by dark fashion brands like Queen of Darkness, Raven SDL, Punk Rave or Aderlass. No outfit is ever truly complete without a matching jacket, the finishing touch on a distinctive and authentic individual look.
Gothic clothing brand Queen of Darkness brings you this awesome men's vest made from black denim and detailed with skull buttons.
Dark and occult looking, this goth hoodie by Killstar clothing features skull and moon graphics on front and back. Cpmfy and cool.
Made by German goth clothing brand Queen of Darkness, this men's sweater jacket features printed sleeves and sleek black elegance.
A steampunk-style waistcoat vest by Raven SDL, black with leather-look lapels and copper-tone keyhole applications.
Made by UK clothing brand Banned, this black gothic jacket for men was inspired by vintage military uniforms, specifically the drum major.
A gothic hoodie jacket for men from UK clothing brand Banned, with skeleton face mask, zipped bone details and hidden pockets.
A black denim men's jacket by gothic clothing brand Queen of Darkness, detailed with leather-look applications on sleeves and front.
This men's jacket from the gothic clothing brand Queen of Darkness has an alluring military style, with studs detail and epaulettes.
Pinstripe men's jacket from the Raven SDL goth clothing brand, with safety-pin detail on front and notched lapel with large metal eyelets.
This Queen of Darkness unisex poncho cape jacket for men and women is made from a water-resistant material, has a buckle and strap collar, gun flap and double row of front buttons.
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Soundgrammar.com is a free online resource for students that focuses on teaching how grammar is used. Each of the thirty lessons contains a short conversation that highlights how grammar expresses various meanings, an audio transcript (which you can hide), some grammar notes and a quiz.
I've no idea who is behind Soundgrammar.com as there's no FAQ or 'About'. The website design is pretty basic and I could find no trace of the 'Mobile Content' or 'Printable Lessons' which are mentioned. However, the lessons themselves are actually quite good. The dialogues are well recorded, and the grammatical explanations are easy to follow. Add in the quiz, and you've got a nice resource for lower level learners of English who need some basic grammar revision.


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Don was born and raised in Yarmouth, and from his youth to present day has always been keen on contributing to our community. Over the span of 36 years, he has given countless volunteer hours to mentoring youth through sport and many other activities as a leader within public education. His volunteer involvements include Board work with Family and Children's Services of Yarmouth, Yarmouth Golf and Country Club, Black United Front, South West Nova Employment Services, Black Educators Association of Nova Scotia and many other advisory councils within public schools. Don completed his professional teacher certification at the Nova Scotia Teachers College and holds two Masters Degrees in Education from Mount Saint Vincent University. Of all of his accomplishments he is proudest of his children, all of whom graduated from Yarmouth High School and are either pursuing post-secondary education or are working full time in professions of their choice. "I am humbled that the people of Yarmouth have entrusted me with a seat on Town Council and am excited to work with Council and citizens for the betterment of our town."
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News 18/06/2018
Leading advertising and digital communications group Dentsu Aegis Network today released its biannual forecasts, pointing to a more positive 2018 for global advertising expenditure than previously expected. Ad-spend growth will rise from 3.3% in 2017 to hit 3.9% in 2018 - higher than the 3.6% forecast in January 2018 and taking total investment to US$613.5bn. Global events such as the Winter Olympics & Paralympics, the FIFA World Cup in Russia and US mid-term elections will play an important role in stimulating growth.
Geographically, Asia Pacific and North America are the major growth regions, contributing 41% and 32% of the global increase respectively. Western Europe accounts for 13% with Latin America at 8% and Eastern Europe 5%.
Commenting on the latest forecasts, Jerry Buhlmann, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network, said:
"In the context of synchronised economic growth across the US, Europe and Asia, these figures point to a more positive outlook today than at the beginning of the year and represent a modest but encouraging source of optimism.
"We are seeing upward revisions in most key markets, with emerging economies such as India showing high rates of growth. The US economy is growing strongly as economic stimulation and tax cuts filter through. Spend in China continues to grow at pace, though driven almost entirely by the ecommerce platforms, Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu.
"Digital remains the dominant growth area with 25% of global advertising spend expected to be delivered through mobile for the first time. Digital is now the leading form of advertising in 21 out of the 59 markets we track."
Key market trends
- China: China's advertising market is predicted to grow 6.5% in 2018, up from the previous forecast of 5.4%, to reach RMB 630 billion – 16.2% of global ad investment. Growth will be driven by digital, which is forecast to command 60% of advertising spend and increase by 14.8%. The online giants Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent (BAT) are projected to contribute around 80% of this growth, underlining their dominance of the marketplace. Mobile payments are also one to watch in the coming years as platforms such as WeChat or Alipay make cash obsolete in large parts of the country.
- United States: US advertising spend is forecast to show continued growth in 2018, increasing by 3.4% to reach US$217.3 billion. The Winter Olympics brought in around US$1.6 billion of advertising spend. Local TV is where politicians look to spend, with National TV reaching 90% of the US population. It is predicted that more than US$2.8 billion will be spent on the upcoming mid-term elections. Mobile ad spend is forecast to grow by 21.2% in 2018, revised up from 20.2%, with the majority of spend going towards in-app advertising (80%).
- UK: At a time of debate around the UK's post-Brexit growth prospects, investment in the UK advertising market is expected to grow in 2018 by 4.2% to reach £20.4 billion—an upward revision on the 3.8% forecast in our January 2018 report. Q1 revenues out-performed expectations driving optimism of further growth across full-year 2018. TV, Print and Radio revenues are all up vs. turn-of-the-year forecasts, whilst all media channels are looking to exploit this summer's FIFA World Cup to further drive growth in Q2.
Media trends
Mobile on the go
The mobile device is steadily becoming our primary point of access to all digital services and content. In 2018, 52.2% of all worldwide online traffic was generated through mobile phones, up from 50.3% in the previous year, according to Statista. People now spend an unprecedented amount of time on their smartphones—more than five hours a day, according to some estimates. This growth in usage is largely driven by the widespread availability of high-quality digital Video. Mobile Video consumption is exploding among all age groups and content categories. 9 in 10 Social media users opt for mobile browsing, with mobile apps accounting for 70% of time spent on social media.
Reflecting this, mobile is forecast to represent a quarter of global advertising spend (25.2%) this year, exceeding the previous prediction of 24.8%. With new platform such as mobeil payments driving demand, Mobile ad spend is forecast to grow by 23.3% in 2018 and 18.8% in 2019.
Digital still calls the tune
Worldwide Digital media spend is forecast to increase by 12.6% in 2018, more than three times the rate of all media (3.9%), to reach US$230.6 billion—a US$25.7 billion incremental increase year-on-year. Online Video (+24.6%) and Social Media (+21.6%) are particularly strong. Paid Search continues to account for the largest share of digital (39%). As previously predicted, Digital will overtake TV for the first time this year to account for 38.4% share of total ad spend vs. 35.5%. In the US, Digital spend is forecast to overtake TV in 2019. Programmatic ad spend is expected to grow by 23.2% in 2018 and 19.1% in 2019 as the ability to consolidate programmatic buying strategies across formats and devices continues to be an opportunity for advertisers to reach the most valuable audiences at scale.
- Traditional media spend is forecast to decline by just -0.5% in 2018 and -0.4% in 2019. Newspapers and magazines are expected to continue their downward trend, with falls of -7.5% and -6.5% respectively. Radio (+2.0%), Out of Home (+2.2%) and Cinema (+5.9%) spend are expected to show steady growth.
- TV spend is forecast to move back into growth in 2018 (+1.2%), following a -0.7% decline in 2017, remaining a major medium in the mix with 35.5% of overall investment.
Figure 1: Growth in global ad spend 2017-19 (% y-o-y at current prices.
Figure 2: Growth in global ad spend by media, 2017-19 (% y-o-y at current prices)
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�Today millions of people have their fingers crossed, hoping the Dow keeps climbing. This is not investing. This is gambling. Betting your future on the ups and downs of any market is risky, very risky.�
Like I always do, I do not give advice. I give you financial education and then you make the choice yourself.
A mutual fund is a �type of professionally-managed collective investment vehicle that pools money from many investors to purchase securities. While there is no legal definition of mutual fund, the term is most commonly applied only to those collective investment vehicles that are regulated, available to the general public and open-ended in nature. Hedge funds are not considered a type of mutual fund�
Another definition says a mutual is �An investment vehicle that is made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets. Mutual funds are operated by money managers, who invest the fund's capital and attempt to produce capital gains and income for the fund's investors. A mutual fund's portfolio is structured and maintained to match the investment objectives stated in its prospectus�
We live in a global village. Today, what is happening in South America, Asia, etc is watched live in all parts of the world.
In the world of finance and investing, innovative investment products and current news of global financial and economic issues are also streaming live every minute from all parts of the earth. It is therefore, very easy for people to try to adopt or even mimic, and imitate the origins of some ideas, skills, products, services created by some people some where else in the world, so they too could create something similar .
Today in Ghana, there are a number of mutual funds and unit trusts running in the Ghanaian economy.
Those, that have been reading my writings, would recollect what I wrote under the topic �Financial Literacy for All-Portfolio Income� which you can read from my blog through this link http://opinion.myjoyonline.com/tgopinion/print/index.php?url=http://opinion.myjoyonline.com/pages/feature/201006/48038.php&contentid=48038
In this write-up, I am going to discuss some great features about mutual funds including the advantages and disadvantages.
Warren Buffet said �The dumbest reason in the world to buy a stock is because it�s going up�. The stock exchange market experts say that the Ghanaian Stock Exchange Market is one the best performing markets in Africa and I believe it is because of this confidence in the Ghanaian Stock Exchange market that encouraged a number of companies especially foreign companies, like Tullow Plc to list in the Ghanaian Stock Exchange, though there are many other reasons for listing.
Mutual funds are mostly shares bought bits on behalf of individuals, mostly small investors from companies, especially listed companies on various stock exchange markets in the world. At least, they make us believe the stocks/shares are bought from various stocks/shares from companies in different industries and for that matter these funds are well-diversified.
Few years ago, there were no mutual funds in Ghana, till one was established and since then there have been a number of them now operating in Ghana. Their operations and activities are being regulated by the Ghana Stock and Exchange Commission and the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Like in all deals, prospective investors are always asked to invest in mutual funds without much education to you. Where some education comes, it is from the seller, who is actually is not going to be truthful and objective. Surely, the seller�s education would be one sided geared towards his/her interest and gains.
When one buys mutual funds especially for retirement and capital gain purposes, one is doing what some experts call �Buy, hold and pray�. The likelihood that price will go up for one to sell and make more cannot be guaranteed by one. The determination of the price down or up is beyond one�s control because world economic factors and many others, some of them being genuine factors would be beyond one�s control.
Mutual funds in Ghana just like in many countries have these:
� One can invest with small one amounts of money, say Ghc5.00 and build on it for the short, medium or long term. Little drops make mighty financial wealth.
� Mutual funds accumulate pool of funds for massive investments in other sectors of the economy.
� One can just go to any of the main banks affiliated with these mutual funds companies to deposit cash that would be used to buy the fund for one.
� One can get substantial gains since it is not like a say, Treasury Bill (T-Bill) where one�s principal amount remains intact irrespective of what happens. Mutual funds depend on the ups and downs of the stock exchange market(s). It is a high risk investment scheme that can also give very high returns.
� Mutual funds can give you great capital gains, (capital gain is the increase in value of your investment, say, it was Ghc10.00 but now it�s Gh15.00, the increase of Ghc5.00 is the capital gain) maybe for your retirement or other purpose.
� One can download some of the application forms from the internet in the comfort of one�s office, fill and apply online.
� One can buy some fund in trust for one�s under age child just like other paper assets.
� In some mutual fund companies, a bank is situated, so one can just cash one�s redemption or deposit cash for purchases of some fund. This enables easy business transactions.
� Mutual funds are being regulated by the Ghana Exchange Commission and the Ghana Stock Exchange.
� No real taxes paid on capital gains on mutual funds in Ghana as at now but taxes are paid on capital gains on mutual funds in other countries.
� One can easily sell one�s funds and get back one�s money.
Now, let�s consider some great disadvantages:
� Huge fees are being charged by these mutual fund companies. Some of the fees are even charged at the time a fund is purchased for you. There one mutual fund company in Ghana that charges between 2% to 3% on redemption (redemption means, you selling part or all of your shares or fund, i.e. you taking back your money with or without gains) depending on the numbers of years your fund has been with them. Two percent (2%) is a very significant figure yet; this is how much they charge you for giving them your money to take care of for you. There is a saying that the mutual fund companies put up 20% of the money but make 80% of the profit. This means the investor, like you earn the smaller part compared to what the fund managers make for their companies, because commissions and other charges are never fully disclosed.
� One can lose almost all one�s money, since it is not like a say, Treasury Bill (T-Bill) where one�s principal amount remains intact irrespective of what happens. Mutual funds depend on the ups and downs of the stock exchange market(s). It is a high risk investment scheme that is why one can lose all one�s money. The principal amount is keeps moving up and down.
� Mutual funds do not give steady cash flow. You get capital gains if you are lucky.
� When one buys mutual funds, one has no more control over one�s money. Your money is now in the hands of people who are financially educated and they determine the price to buy for you and to sell the shares for you. You do not have a say or decision in the prices quoted for the fund. You cannot protect your own money. Where there is little control or no control, risk is very high.
� In some mutual fund companies in Ghana, when one wants to sell one�s fund, one cannot get one�s money that very day. With some, one even needs to have a current account with a bank, because, they would give you a cheque to pay in and cash it later or they open the cheque for you to go to their custodian bank with long queues and spend the rest of the day there. Why can�t investors get their money the same day?
� Some mutual fund companies charge great amounts even statements requested.
� When you buy mutual funds, you are just buying common shares or stock and these cannot make you a selling shareholder or an inside investor or even the ultimate investor. Selling shareholders sell shares to buying shareholders. Selling shareholders are the real owners (inside investors), who make a great deal of the money. Ultimate investors set up companies and take these companies public by floating shares.
� Research has shown that mutual funds do not have consistent performance. Basically, they are off and on. Good past performance does not guarantee a bright future at all. Many investors in mutual funds have taken decisions that will have great impact on their financial future.
� Mutual funds are claimed to be well-diversified, meaning that because the shares are bought from indifferent companies in different industries, turbulence in one industry cannot necessary affect that of other industries. The mutual funds experts say �don�t put all your eggs in one basket� but they have forgotten that they all eggs but not mixed with some gold bars in the basket. They have also forgotten that, if not all eggs in one basket, then it really means, it�s not good to have all one�s investments in one market controlled by that same market.(i.e. the basket) Warren Buffet said �Diversification is protection against ignorance�
In my advanced financial management studies, I know markets have systematic risks and unsystematic risks. The Investopedia explains 'Systematic Risk' as �Interest rates, recession and wars all represent sources of systematic risk because they affect the entire market and cannot be avoided through diversification. Whereas this type of risk affects a broad range of securities, unsystematic risk affects a very specific group of securities or an individual security.
Systematic risk can be mitigated only by being hedged. Even a portfolio of well-diversified assets cannot escape all risk�
It also explains unsystematic risk as �Company or industry specific risk that is inherent in each investment. The amount of unsystematic risk can be reduced through appropriate diversification. For example, news that is specific to a small number of stocks, such as a sudden strike by the employees of a company you have shares in, is considered to be unsystematic risk�
A different school of thought believes that true diversification is where one has investments in businesses, stocks (paper assets), real estate, commodities, etc. These are all not related and never traded on the same market though companies under them could be trading shares on the stock exchange market. If one has billion of shares as mutual funds, these shares are being traded on the same market. There is enough evidence to prove that when the stock breaks down, in say America and other advanced countries, stock exchanges all over the world are affected. We saw it in 2007 and even it is still happening.
� One other thing that is not clear with mutual funds is that fund managers claim the shares are bought from different companies in different industries to help manage risk, the evidence is not transparent. It is just assurance to investors by fund managers, but for all one knows all one�s shares are always from the same company loaded with both systematic and even unsystematic risks, especially where fund managers have difficulty buying shares from different companies in different industries but can easily buy from the same company, wouldn�t they buy?
Some people even say that there is nothing mutual about mutual fund. They say it is one-sided and really geared towards the benefits of the fund managers. Financial education is essential for all since in one way or other we all invest. Financial literacy is needed by all to help humanity get liberated from financial captivity.
When one is financially literate, one can fully understand financial issues and financial products and one can really take informed decisions on investment issues. It is hard to get money these days, so if one gets some money one needs to know what exactly what one wants to do with the money and best advice is be financially educated.
Financial literacy is not Accounting or Finance. Financial literacy or education is all about money. We all use money. Don�t we? We all work hard for money, don�t we? Why don�t you invest some of your time in learning something about money? If you can spend thousand of Ghanaian cedis, dollars, etc, to get yourself educated on Medicine, Accounting, Finance, Law, Engineering, Communication, etc so you can earn high pay, then why don�t you spend your leisure time learning how to have control over your hard-earned salary?
I have said that you cannot live in the world today and beyond without being financially literate. You would be branded as someone, who never thought of generations and society after you.
Godwin-Xavier Ayeebo is a Financial Literacy Activist, an Accountant, a Writer and founder of Financial Literacy Training Institute, (FINALTI) a non-governmental or not-profit making organization incorporated and registered under the laws of Ghana to help educate the Ghanaian and the world populace on Financial Literacy.
I entreat all, individuals and institutions that have interest and passion in Financial Literacy Education in Ghana and in the world to come and support Financial Literacy Training Institute, (FINALTI) reach out to greater number of people through free educational sessions. Support can come in any form and you can contact us through the emails below.
Source: Godwin-Xavier Ayeebo
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Before you head off on holiday, invest in one of these great devices to keep your home safe.
Stay appy
Motorola Focus 85 Connect HD Wi-Fi(R), £70, from www.diy.com
This is a great bit of kit, really straightforward to set up and the corresponding Hubble app is easy to navigate. The device itself is small and discreet - the ball-shaped camera sits on top of a cup-like base and it's just a case of plugging it in, turning it on and off you go.
You'll receive notifications to your Smartphone when the camera detects movement or sound and, as soon as it does, it will record to the cloud. In fact, because it's constantly recording clips it will be able to "go back" to the initial disturbance. From the app you can pan, zoom and tilt the camera - so you can follow action from wherever you are. It also comes with infrared night vision, two-way communication and monitors temperature.
Smart kit
Panasonic Smart Home Monitoring Control Kit, KX-HN6012EW, £229.99, from www.panasonic.com
Very new to the market, this all in one system reassuringly connects via DECT ULE technology, so it won't pop up on WiFi networks and can't be seen by others. In addition to the hub, you'll receive an indoor camera, two window and door sensors and a smart plug - all of which can be monitored via the app.
If you insert an SD card into the hub you can record disturbances in your home. Where this system excels is in the 'rule-builder' section of the corresponding app. You can construct your own specifications for both home and away profiles - so, for example, if you're on holiday you can put a timer on lighting. You can also buy further accessories to add to the system, including a camera for use outdoors.
You're welcome
Netatmo - Welcome, Home Camera with Face Recognition, £199, from www.amazon.co.uk
One of the more innovative cameras out there, the Welcome from Netamo is a nifty little device that focuses on facial recognition. It will 'learn' who to expect though your door and will alert you when people arrive, so if you're out at work but your teenage children return from school you'll know when they're safely home.
In terms of security ability, it will also notify you when a stranger (an unknown face) comes into your home so if an unwelcome visitor makes their way in you can alert authorities before any problems arise. It's easy to set up and the sleek design will suit most interiors.
TV star
Y-cam HomeMonitor(TM), from £129.99, from www.homemonitor.me
This camera has already been featured on the BBC series Caught Red Handed, when it alerted a business owner to a break in at his premises (the burglar was promptly arrested). There are several options to choose from, two for indoor use (one films in HD) and the all singing, all dancing Y-Cam HomeMonitor HD Pro version (which we love).
The latter comes with a weatherproof security camera with FarFocus Lens Technology so you can easily monitor your garden and driveway. What's particularly good about the entire HomeMonitor range is the cost of the device includes cloud storage for your footage (with no monthly charges). Once set up, you can head on holiday, confident that you can check in on your house when required.
Battery boost
Netgear Arlo, from £179.99, from www.maplin.co.uk
For flexibility, it's hard to beat the Arlo. The cameras themselves are powered by batteries which makes them wire-free and, to add to the versatility, are waterproof so can be used indoors or out. It comes with night vision, free cloud storage and the cameras film in HD quality.
There are several options depending on how many cameras you want (you can buy between one and three), they are small in size too, so nice and discreet. One of the easiest and satisfying camera systems to operate.
Sound the alarm
MyFox Security Camera, £169, MyFox Home Alarm, £249, from www.getmyfox.com
Appearances aren't everything, but this system sure is pretty. While you can just buy one or the other, to get the most out of both sets, you're best off buying the two together. The majority of the products are disc-like - from the camera to the hub and even the fob key that comes with it.
This system comes with a Smart alarm system, created to stop would-be burglars in their tracks before they've had a chance to cause damage - that is, of course, if they haven't already been put off by the 'Alarm' window stickers that come with it. In addition to protecting your home, the camera has a shutter, so when you don't want the inside to be monitored, you can simply cover up the lens and enjoy your privacy.
App of the week
CM Security Antivirus AppLock, free from Google Play
It's not just your home you want to keep free from nasty visitors - you want to keep your Smartphone free from intruders too, whether they're viruses or thieves. This is one of the better security apps out there. You can set it up so if an intruder gets on your phone it takes a photo of them and there's even a vault so you can hide your precious photos away.
Top 10 bestselling apps
1. Minecraft - Pocket Edition by Mojang
2. The Chase by Barnstorm Games
3. Eggheads by Barnstorm Games
4. Tipping Point by Barnstorm Games
5. Lifeline by 3 Minute Games
6. Monopoly by Electronic Arts
7. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas by Rockstar Games
8. Plague Inc by Miniclip
9. Terraria by 505 Games
10. Horrid Henry's Big Box of Pranks
(Chart courtesy of Amazon Appstore)
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Hi all,
Just posting to get things 'off my chest' so to speak, as I am seriously worried at the moment.
I am a 38 yr old male (well, 38 1/2) who this past Friday was told by my doctor that I have a 6-7mm nodule in my lungs based on a chest x-ray. I was not prepared for being told that, and didn't really ask the questions I probably should have.
I do not know if it is one or multiple (when I asked how big IT was, he said 6-7mm, but on the referral sheet it says, "Nodules"), I don't know which lung(s) nor where in the lungs. I also don't have any recent x-rays to compare it to - last one was probably years and years ago at this point.
What really makes me worry is that I have been having breathing issues for a while now. I pretty much feel like I have to clear my throat constantly, have developed a cough over time that has gotten worse (not like I'm choking or have to keep hacking, but a single cough or two, just have to do it every 10 minutes). My nose feels like it is very congested and I have problems breathing through it, my mouth also feels a little constricted; I can take a deep breath with no pain or problem, just a little tight. No wheezing, but I do snore. According to the doc my lungs sound fine.
I am ALSO having chest pain, mostly localized to the left of the sternum and also the bottom left rib...I have had pain here in the past, and was told it was costochrondritis. The pain sometimes radiates to my middle/upper back and feels kind of burning-y; but almost always localizes back to the two areas I listed above (it is not constant - it comes and goes throughout the day and is not worse when laying down).
I also have signs of serious LPR (silent reflux), a nasal endoscopy showed my throat looking pretty beat up. Been on nasal sprays and prilosec, currently on Nexium 2x day, and not really helping...
All together its got me really worried, pulmonologist apt. on Wednesday, but having a hard time mentally.
Out of space, so thanks for reading!


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The Fair Isle print is an interesting pattern of numerous colors. This design is bore out of a traditional knitting technique that started in Scotland's Fair Isle. Thanks to its royal proponents (such as the late Princess Diana,) this design has taken off into the fashion mainstream.
Live your winter days in bright color with Fair Isle prints by following these styling techniques.
With a Button-Down Polo
For a sophisticated look which you can wear to work, wear your Fair Isle sweater with a button-down polo. Add more layers of warmth by topping it off with a good jacket.
With a Shawl/Scarf
If it's too cold outside, make your Fair Isle outfit even warmer with a shawl/scarf. Because of the knit's colorful nature, make it a point to use a neutral or solid-colored cravat.
With a Turtleneck
If you want to wear your Fair Isle sweater minus a bulky scarf, then make sure to don a turtleneck sweater underneath. Choose a solid color so it will not clash with your colorful knit sweater.
With a Suit
Even with its vibrant colors, you can still take your favorite Fair Isle sweater to work. The key to making this office-worthy is to wear it with a pant suit or a skirt suit, such as this one below.
With Jeans
For a simple and casual look, wear your Fair Isle prints with denim jeans and riding boots. This look is not only stylish, it is very sporty as well.
With Leggings/Tights
If you have a Fair Isle long sweater dress, you can wear this as is with leggings or opaque tights for maximum warmth. Of course, stylish boots go well with this get-up.
With Shorts
Yes, you can wear shorts this winter and still feel warm. Just make sure to pair your shorts with a thick Fair Isle sweater. Of course, don't forget to wear leggings or tights underneath.
With a Tartan Skirt
Print on print is very hot nowadays. Achieve this look by wearing your Fair Isle sweater with a tartan skirt. This holiday-themed outfit will surely make your Christmas merry and bright.
Fair Isle sweaters are something you should try out this winter. Inherently bright, they can add some cheer to your merry Christmas wardrobe.


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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is opposing attempts by House Democrats to attach strings to billions of dollars in new aid to Pakistan, even as some lawmakers question why American taxpayers should turn over large sums to a government that has shown reluctance to take on Islamist extremists.
As part of the strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan he unveiled last month, President Obama requested that Congress approve billions in additional military and civilian assistance for the volatile U.S. ally.
The House's Pakistan aid bill would condition the military money on the president certifying that Pakistan's intelligence agencies are not supporting terrorist groups and have closed terrorist camps in tribal areas.
That bill, which would allow the president to waive the requirement in the interest of national security, is from Rep. Howard Berman, the California Democrat who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
The administration views Berman's approach as "too inflexible," Undersecretary of Defense Michele Flournoy told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. It "would severely constrain the executive branch."
Let's see: a bill with a provision that the President can unilaterally waive is ... too inflexible.
In other words: Give us the money, shut up, and let us run the war without any Congressional oversight.
Gee. Where have we heard that line before?


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When I walked into the departure lounge at JFK last September, I finally got to hug Sas Petherick in the flesh. We were on our way to North Carolina to co-lead a retreat for coaches at Blue Star Ranch. Up until to that moment, Sas and I had only spent time together on Skype and through emails. So, it's rare these days to finally meet someone in person whom you've only really known over the "interwebs" and discover that they're actually who they say they are. The truth is, Sas is even more brilliant and beautiful in person. She is exactly who she says she is. And for me, leading the retreat with her was definitely a peak experience.
Sas is a provocative thinker — you throw a topic at her and guaranteed she's read books on it–or studied it in University. As a coach she is deeply present, steadfast and *highly* effective. I know this because she heroically coached me through my own 'mega dose' of self doubt before launching my t-shirt company two years ago. Sas writes the way she speaks – truthfully, witty and with a down-to-earthness that is incredibly relatable.
We had so much fun leading that retreat we decided to get together again! We've spent the last few months re-jigging our program – weaving in new content and expanding what we know really works. And we are partnering again with Dr. Trish Ring and her remarkable team at Blue Star Ranch to bring you the Find Your Fire Leadership Immersive this September. More details below.
In the meantime, it's my total pleasure to introduce you to Sas —that is, if you don't already know and adore her…
Meet Sas Petherick:
1. Hi Sas! So much has changed in the world since we hugged goodbye at Blue Star Ranch last September! I am curious to know what these changes are bringing up for you around your own leadership?
It feels like a lifetime ago doesn't it? I think that without social media, I would have felt quite bereft and alone, and much more afraid than I do. I am trying to hold the paradox of feeling both deeply horrified and profoundly hopeful.
I feel like I've been circling through the stages of grief since the Brexit vote and then the US inauguration. And as France, Germany and the Netherlands are preparing for their elections, we are seeing an increase in nationalism and the worrying rise of the Alt-right. It has felt quite surreal to suddenly find that my country, and to an extent the world, is completely at odds with my values.
I think we are all in shock at just how immediate and blatant the US President's agenda has been.
But I am so hopeful at what is emerging from this malignancy, and this is the leadership that I want to contribute to. The biggest lessons I am learning are steeped in Intersectionality – I'm waking up again and again to the privileges I take for granted, and the systematic oppression of humans who don't look like me.
It's jarring and uncomfortable to realise that I have not been such a great ally of people of colour, the LGBTQIA+ community, those in poverty, those who are not able-bodied, simply by not seeing how different our world's are. And once I started to form a multi-layered picture of marginalisation, I found it impossible to unsee it.
There is a depth to this model of leadership that I have not seen before.
It's inherently personal because we start to notice where we are participating in the structures that marginalise others, how we are privileged over others, that we cannot take this personally. And it's a collectively political act to recognise that as we rise out of 5,000 years of racist patriarchy the systems (judicial, political, economic, familial) can neither be dismantled nor re-imagined, alone.
All of this had meant I am now looking much more closely at how I show up – in my business, in my online presence, and in my marriage and friendships – I'm trying to be more mindful of where I have more questions than answers, and where it's important for me to take a stand.
- One of the things I deeply respect and admire about you is how values-driven you are in your work. What core values are being amplified in your work the most right now?
Depth, playfulness, community, justice are the big values that I am leaning into right now.
I wholeheartedly believe that wounded people create a wounded world, so I am doing my own work.
And I am trying to be brave – to speak out even if that is unpopular, risks being misunderstood or invites my own discomfort. I've had some threats on social media and generally 'dick-ish behaviour' and this requires clear consistent boundaries.
We really do have to keep our sense of humour – it's enormously empowering to ridicule that which wants us to be silent and afraid.
- How does the shadow side of you leadership manifest?
Oh I have a supremely well-developed Martyr.
Like most shadow aspects, I think this was born during childhood when I felt like no one else was capable of taking care of me. And it was honed to perfection in my 15 year career as a Management Consultant!
My default setting back then was 'No Surprises. Ever' which meant I was constantly alert to tiny and massive things going wrong, which meant that's all I noticed, which meant I had no filter for what was an actual disaster (which incidentally, almost never happen). I never really felt safe.
I knew that at any moment, something in my micromanaged, colour-coded plan would be subject to other humans. Who wouldn't or couldn't do it right or on time or as directed. And this provided irrefutable proof that in order for this ship to actually float, I had to do everything. With a dramatic and patronising eye-roll. It was a freakin' exhausting way to live. No wonder I drank.
What I wasn't aware of then, was how much this totally worked for me. Because I kind of loved being the martyr.
It was my emotional shield against any kind of vulnerability. It was my get out of jail free card that meant I never had to trust anyone. And it constantly fed my need for praise and recognition, because I was 'The Safe Pair of Hands' (management consultant speak for '3 months till total emotional burnout'). I am a slow learner so it wasn't until after I inevitably broke down, that I was able to see how I was actively participating in every aspect of this life that felt so shitty and disappointing.
It took years of experimenting with vulnerability and trust, of being in the un-plannable unknown, of letting myself off the hook and letting good enough be good enough, to eventually dissolve the need for my emotional shield.
- We have both had quite profound experiences with our four-legged friends. What have horses taught you about who you are as a leader?
So much!
One experience really touched me: I met Kalle – a 16-hand Trakehner mare – in a muddy field in Warwickshire a few years ago. Kalle exuded a quiet leadership that is utterly truthful. It was startling to me just how rare that kind of power is and I'm not sure I've ever seen it in a human.
She taught me so much about communicating with my my own energy. In 'joining up' with her, I had to put my fears aside of doing it wrong, looking silly, being rejected and of her size and power.
But I had to let that all go and concentrate on 'being' really present. I was conscious of having my feet solid on the ground, my belly soft, allowing the process. It's so different from the typical approach to leadership that is all about degrees of doing, controlling and being right. But a half-tonne horse does not do anything they don't want to do!
After a few minutes Kalle's jitters calmed, she closed her eyes and I felt her lean into me. It was blissful.
She taught me that my presence is everything: when I am emotionally 'clear' I step into a power that is quite sacred. I've thought of Kalle many times, particularly during in-person work, that my primary job is to create and hold a safe container. It takes some work to maintain a compassionate, judgement-free space, to let everyone feel seen and cared for.
- We share the belief that true leadership arises when we are unconditionally committed to our vision. What are you unconditionally committed to?
I am unconditionally committed to helping women cultivate self-belief. Because we have been told since we were babies that our wildness – our desires and emotions, our tears, blood and sweat – needed to be tamed and tidied away.
Most of us have been told at some point, that our opinions were not welcome: we have all been dismissed, ignored, spoken over. And we learnt how to avoid conflict, how to deny our emotions, how to dismiss our innate wisdom. Instead, we were taught to be nice, polite, good and to not question 'authority'.
We feel the tension and danger of speaking out in our living rooms, at the school gate, in our workspace and on Facebook. To speak up means going against everything we know about keeping ourselves safe, it risks judgement and isolation and loss.
So my work is about helping women to unhook from the inherited beliefs and the societal structures that would keep us quiet, to develop resilience and grit in how they lead their own lives, and to come into wholeness where they experience themselves more fully.
Sas Petherick is unconditionally committed to your self-belief. She is a Coach for Thinking Humans and Mentor for Thoughtful Coaches and deftly guides her clients out of the mire of self-doubt. With a Master's degree in Coaching & Mentoring, and as a Certified Dr Martha Beck Coach, Sas' approach is heartfelt and effective, deeply intuitive and immediately applicable to your life.
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Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Caramel
Memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Caramel, where Elijah Mount got the people of Israel return to worship the living God and in which , later , some, seeking solitude , retired to a hermit life , giving origin over time to a religious order of contemplative life, which has as patron and protector of the Mother of God.
From the old hermits who settled on Mount Caramel , Carmelites have been known for his deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin. They interpreted the cloud vision of Elijah (1 Kings 18 , 44) as a symbol of Mary Immaculate. Already in the thirteenth century , five centuries before the proclamation of the dogma , the Carmelite Missal contained a Mass for the Immaculate Conception.
In the words of Benedict XVI , 15, VII , 06:
"Caramel , high promontory that rises on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea , at the height of Galilee , is in her skirts numerous natural grottoes, favorites of hermits. The most famous of these men of God was the great prophet Elijah, who in the ninth century BC valiantly defended the pollution of idolatrous worship the purity of faith in the one true God . Inspired by the figure of Elijah , came the Contemplative Order of the " Carmelite " religious family that counts among its members great saints such as Teresa of Avila , John of the Cross , Teresa of the Child Jesus and Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (in the world , Edith Stein) . The Carmelites have spread among the Christian people devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mount Caramel , pointing as a model of prayer, contemplation and dedication to God. Mary, in fact , before and in an unsurpassable way , believed and felt that Jesus , the Incarnate Word , is the summit , the summit of man's encounter with God . Welcoming the Word fully , " she happily reached the holy mountain " (Prayer of the collection of the Report) , and lives forever , in soul and body, with the Lord. To the Queen of Mount Caramel today I want to entrust all communities contemplative life spread throughout the world, especially those of the Carmelite Order, among which I remember the monastery of Quart, not far from here [ Aosta Valley ]. May Mary help all Christians to find God in the silence prayer.
Star of the Sea and the Carmelites
The sailors, before the age of electronics, depended on the stars to make their way in the vast ocean. Hence the analogy with the Virgin Mary who, as star of the sea, guides us through the difficult waters of life to the safe harbor that is Christ.
For the invasion of the Saracens , the Carmelites were forced to leave Mount Caramel. An ancient tradition tells us that before leaving the Virgin appeared to them as they sang the Salve Regina and she promised to be for them a Star of the Sea that beautiful name also known as Lady Mount Caramel stands as a star next to Tues
The Carmelites and devotion to the Virgin del Carmen are spread through the world
Mary Immaculate , Star of the Sea , is the Virgen del Carmen , ie which is venerated in ancient times in Caramel. She accompanied the Carmelite order as the spread around the world. The Carmelites are known for their devotion to the Mother of God, and that she sees the fulfillment of the ideal of Elijah. He was even called " Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Caramel. " In his religious profession devoted themselves to God and Mary, and took the habit in her honor as a reminder that their lives belonged to her and for her, to Christ.
Devotion to the Virgin del Carmen are spread particularly in places where the Carmelites were established.
Among the places where the Virgin venerated in Spain as the patron saint of Spain is Beniaján , Murcia. See more images here .
It is the patron saint of Chile in Ecuador is queen of the region of Cuenca and Azuay , receiving the papal coronation July 16, 2002 . In the monastery church of the Assumption in Cuenca is revered more than 300 years ago . It is also revered by many across the continent.
Father you gave us the apparition
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to be
a sign of hope for us so she can intercede
for us so we can reach the Kingdom of Heaven.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Sorry for the last week of our inability to post the saints on our blog, we have been having technical issues with our computer. But we encourage you to visit Catholic.org and Catholic.net to get the saints of the day when we are not available...again sorry for this inconvinience.
References: Catholic.Net


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Justin Allgaier
No. 12 Verizon Dodge Charger
Gateway International Raceway – 5-Hour Energy 250
October 23, 2010
Verizon Team News and Notes
· This Week's Verizon Dodge … Justin Allgaier will pilot Penske Racing chassis PRS-017 in Saturday afternoon's 5-Hour Energy 250 at Gateway International Raceway. This is the same Dodge Charger that Allgaier used to record his first career Nationwide Series pole at Memphis Motorsports Park in October of 2009. It then raced at Richmond International Raceway in April, where the 2009 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year started ninth and finished 15th. Most recently, Allgaier raced this chassis to a 25th-place finish at Gateway in July, where he was involved in a late-race incident.
· Welcome Home, Justin … Allgaier, a native of Riverton, Ill., grew up just over 100 miles northeast of Gateway International Raceway. He began his career racing quarter midgets in his home state at the age of five. Since then, he has claimed two poles, one win, 10 top-five and 30 top-10 finishes in 70 Nationwide Series starts; two poles, eight wins, 31 top fives and 45 top 10s and the 2008 championship in 86 ARCA Series starts; and two top-25 finishes in eight Camping World Truck Series races.
· Through 31 Races … With 31 races of the 2010 season in the record books, Allgaier has accumulated one pole, one win, seven top-five and 18 top-10 finishes, an average starting position of 12th and an average finish of 11.9. Allgaier has led 133 laps of competition and has completed 97.4 percent of the laps contested (5,536 of 5,684) so far this season.
· Get to the Points … Allgaier ranks fourth in the NNS championship point standings heading into this weekend's event at GIR. He trails current point leader and Penske Racing teammate Brad Keselowski by 851 points, and third-place contender Kyle Busch by 336 points.
· Best in Class … Allgaier's fourth-place position in the point standings is best among full-time, Nationwide Series-only drivers. Allgaier leads fellow Nationwide-only driver Trevor Bayne, currently ranked eighth, by 600 points.
· Allgaier at Gateway … In two NNS starts at GIR, Allgaier has a best finish of 11th, which came in his first start at the 1.25-mile oval. Additionally, the 24-year-old driver has an average starting position of 14.5, an average finish of 18th and has completed 98.5 percent of the laps contested (394 of 400).
· Penske Racing at Gateway … In three previous NNS starts at GIR, Penske Racing entries have recorded two top-15 finishes. Penske Dodges have been atop the leaderboard for 136 circuits in their time at Gateway, and have completed 594 of 600 laps contested.
· Penske Racing in 2010 … With 31 races completed in the 2010 season, Penske Racing's two NASCAR Nationwide Series entries have recorded six poles, six wins, a combined 29 top-five and 43 top-10 finishes. Penske Dodges have completed 11,219 of 11,368 laps contested, and have been atop the leaderboard for 1,196 laps with drivers Allgaier and Keselowski.
· Are You Experienced? … In addition to his two previous NNS starts at the 1.25-mile venue, Allgaier has competed in four ARCA Series races at Gateway, posting his track-best finish of fourth in August of 2007.
· Driver of the Week … Nationwide has selected Allgaier as this week's Driver of the Week. As part of the program, he will participate in an on-line chat with NASCAR.com this Wednesday at 12 p.m., where he will answer questions from race fans.
· In-Race Reporter … Allgaier will serve as ESPN's in-race reporter for Saturday's live broadcast of the 5-Hour Energy 250. Fans will see live in-car camera shots from the Verizon Dodge and listen as he and crew chief Chad Walter give live updates throughout the race.
· Cast Your Vote … Some 30,000 fans have cast their votes since July 6, and Allgaier is currently ranked among the top-five in the NNS Most Popular Driver award voting (through Wednesday, Sept. 15). Fans can visit www.nascarnationwideseries.com to vote for their favorite NASCAR Nationwide Series driver. Voting continues through Saturday, November 13.
· Meet the Driver … Fans can meet Allgaier on Thursday, October 21 from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Verizon Wireless store located at 1108 Collinsville Crossing Blvd. in Collinsville, Ill. The following day, he will sign for fans at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer, located in the midway at GIR, from 12 – 12:30 p.m. He will return to the trailer on Saturday from 11 – 11:30 a.m.
· High Above Clear Lake Avenue … As a part of breast cancer awareness month, Springfield, Ill.-based St. John's Hospital unveiled a "Real Men Wear Pink" billboard featuring Allgaier. The billboard will remain above one of the busiest sections of Springfield for the month of October.
Justin Allgaier on Gateway International Raceway
"There's always a compromise at Gateway, and I've always been a believer in making the car better at one end or the other. You know when the car unloads off the truck which corner you're going to be better at. Turns 3 and 4 for me always seem to be where I hit it. It's wider than the other end of the track, which lets you build a lot of speed to carry down the frontstretch. That being said, the last time we raced at Gateway, it seemed the cars that were able to get off Turn 2 better were at an advantage. Our goal for this weekend is to find a decent balance, knowing that we'll have to sacrifice at one end to be better in the other."
Crew chief Chad Walter on Gateway International Raceway
"Gateway is a challenging track with very different corners at each end. It's like a paperclip in Turns 1 and 2, and has long, sweeping turns at the other end of the track. Getting our Verizon Dodge loose enough to turn in 1 and 2 while still being able to put the power down through Turns 3 and 4 is what will make our race a lot more enjoyable. This track means a lot to Justin; it's one of his favorites. We know that he'll be up on the wheel to get a good finish for his hometown crowd."
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SpeedwayMedia.com.


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Are we not spam? We are Devo. Justification or banification please.
posted by squealy to editorial policy at 06:16 PM - 67 comments
Or at least a warnification about self-linkification.
posted by squealy at 06:24 PM on June 08
self-linkification is an abomination of sportsfilteration.
posted by garfield at 06:32 PM on June 08
[DonKingText = "1"] In all of this great and wonderfulized nation of Sporfilteration, never have we laid our wearyfied eyes upon the dastardly provocation of evilness like the unmitigated, unjustifiable, unhumanicized self-linkification. When our bewitching, captivating and glamourized land is assailed and defiled by this repugnant, repulsive, and revolting affrontery, we have to take up our arms and throw down our gauntlets and cauterize this festering wound before it envelops us all! [DonKingText = "0"]
posted by grum@work at 07:11 PM on June 08
there has been a deletefication of the self-linkification with a slight warnification of the abomination to the sportsfilteration. much appreciation to the squealy nation.
posted by jacknose at 07:20 PM on June 08
be careful with the self-linkification, it causes blindness i heard.
posted by jerseygirl at 09:27 PM on June 08
<best wc2k2 voice>jerseygirl, since you still refuse to supply a photo, none of us is in danger of going blind</best wc2k2 voice>
posted by billsaysthis at 09:56 PM on June 08
I got to the secong level. Guys/gals, go easy on him, he's a Vietnam vet. *rimshot*
posted by NoMich at 10:11 PM on June 08
I always pictured WC2K2's voice as a bit higher in tone and British, but sly and sarcastic like Mr. Belvedere. I'm right, aren't I?
posted by jerseygirl at 10:47 PM on June 08
Resist self-linking we must. Submit to the Dark Side we must not.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:26 PM on June 08
Cool! I'm Obi-Wan Kenobi and worldcup is Yoda.
posted by dusted at 11:46 PM on June 08
I got dibs on Han. Fuckers.
posted by Ufez Jones at 11:55 PM on June 08
Then I've got dibs on Princess Leia.
posted by dusted at 12:59 AM on June 09
I want to be r2d2! (biddybiddybeepbeep!)
posted by BigCalm at 03:10 AM on June 09
I get to be George Lucas. From now on, you will be much, much less entertaining.
posted by Samsonov14 at 03:28 AM on June 09
That makes me Jabba the Hutt, I think. This Carbolite stuff doesn't do shit.
posted by wfrazerjr at 06:01 AM on June 09
I got dibs on Natalie Portman. Suckers.
posted by garfield at 09:19 AM on June 09
Can I be Luke? I have a talent for being whiny and dense. Plus my dad can still totally kick my ass.
posted by rocketman at 10:58 AM on June 09
Oooh...can I reprise my role as Princess Leia's slave costume??? =D
posted by MeatSaber at 11:58 AM on June 09
posted by YukonGold at 12:01 PM on June 09
MeatSaber: I already think your Star Wars role is pretty clear. BigCalm as r2d2 hilarious is. Wet his pants laughing, Yoda has.
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:21 PM on June 09
Biddybiddybeepbeep. BigC has mastered the Force of Comedic Timing. Laughing hysterically, Yoda still is. Crumpled over in the corner, Yoda has become. Jedi training is nothing in the face of BigComedy!
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:25 PM on June 09
Since I'm from the south, would BubbaFet be out of line?
posted by trox at 12:33 PM on June 09
I get to be Princess Vespa.
posted by jerseygirl at 12:43 PM on June 09
Since I'm from the south, would BubbaFet be out of line? Yeah, but you'll have stop fucking the Ewoks.
posted by Ufez Jones at 12:50 PM on June 09
Fuck them? Nah, we hunt them (yeehaaw).
posted by trox at 02:15 PM on June 09
Deep-fried Ewok is the shit...
posted by MeatSaber at 02:16 PM on June 09
I bent my wookie :(
posted by Jugwine at 02:55 PM on June 09
I got dibs on Natalie Portman. Suckers. Damnit, I knew I felt a disturbance in the Force... I can't believe I picked Carrie Fisher over Natalie Portman.
posted by dusted at 04:22 PM on June 09
Mmm yes a disturbance Yoda has also felt. But not in the Force.
posted by worldcup2002 at 05:48 PM on June 09
I get to be the Millenium Falcon so I can go into hyperdrive and get the fuck away from you plonkers!
posted by billsaysthis at 05:54 PM on June 09
Is that the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs?
posted by yerfatma at 06:07 AM on June 10
I can't believe I picked Carrie Fisher over Natalie Portman. You can't really compare players from different eras.
posted by danostuporstar at 08:00 AM on June 10
I got dibs on Natalie Portman. Suckers. I'll take Sab� from Phantom Menace. Who is that, you say? Look her up.
posted by grum@work at 08:05 AM on June 10
Have you seen 'Pirates of the Carribean?' Quality Keira all over that piece. You can't really compare players from different eras. Yeah, the equipment just ain't the same as it used to be. Gotta love progress.
posted by garfield at 08:34 AM on June 10
dammit, grum...you beat me to it...
posted by MeatSaber at 09:11 AM on June 10
Have you seen 'Pirates of the Carribean?' Quality Keira all over that piece. Oh, I have seen it. Enjoyed it too. And "Bend It Like Beckham", but not for the same reasons. My reference to "look her up" was the fact that her character is barely mentioned and not too many SW-geeks would know who played her in the movie.
posted by grum@work at 10:45 AM on June 10
Star Wars geek. ↑↑↑
posted by gspm at 11:11 AM on June 10
HEy how'd you do the arrow thingies? Special characters? Character map? Me like that.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:49 AM on June 10
↑ poke ↑ poke ↑
posted by Ufez Jones at 12:12 PM on June 10
Aw, c'mon, Don't tease tell me please please please
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:51 PM on June 10
posted by blarp at 01:14 PM on June 10
posted by Ufez Jones at 01:21 PM on June 10
ctrl v = ↑
posted by garfield at 01:32 PM on June 10
uh, how about looking at the source code, newbie. (it was a special html code that I didn't know but looked up).
posted by gspm at 01:44 PM on June 10
It's easier to whine about it than to scroll through the source. I 0wnz3r3d U.
posted by worldcup2002 at 01:46 PM on June 10
You folks are starting to frighten me.
posted by 86 at 04:10 PM on June 10
Hey, is it just me or was Sportsfilter just down for like 4 hours?
posted by StarFucker at 07:59 PM on June 10
Just you. Stop drinking.
posted by justgary at 09:06 PM on June 10
No, it was fucked up for a while. I almost started crying. ?�?� ?� ?�
posted by grum@work at 11:02 PM on June 10
Boy, those codes didn't come out right AT ALL.
posted by grum@work at 11:02 PM on June 10
We put sportsfilter on the same broken down server in a closet metafilter is on, and you see the results.
posted by justgary at 11:25 PM on June 10
Oh yeah? Well, I'll see your symbols and raise you a �
posted by NoMich at 10:40 AM on June 11
Symbol-Fu! The SpoFi sport of choice!
posted by worldcup2002 at 10:57 AM on June 11
justgary: We put sportsfilter on the same broken down server in a closet metafilter is on, and you see the results. Well, then, I think it's time that SpoFi came out of the closet.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:00 AM on June 11
Symbol-Fu! sport or no sport? Symbol-Fuers! athlete or no athlete?
posted by jerseygirl at 11:18 AM on June 11
SpoFi: our symbol-fu is strong
posted by NoMich at 11:32 AM on June 11
Well, then, I think it's time that SpoFi came out of the closet. I'm with ya man.
posted by justgary at 05:07 PM on June 11
A Simple Character Entity Chart for the increasingly outdated WC2k2. When are you switching handles to EC2k4 or WCQ06?
posted by billsaysthis at 06:17 PM on June 11
�?�??? is my new username.
posted by dusted at 07:09 PM on June 11
That should read Ðμšτ∃⊃ is my new username.
posted by dusted at 07:10 PM on June 11
I think I saw that carved into a Trapper Keeper once. Right next to the Van Halen logo (which, criminally enough, there are no ASCII codes for� UTF-VH anyone?).
posted by yerfatma at 07:45 PM on June 11
I just heard that Carved into a Trapper Keeper Van Halen logo thing somewhere... and I can't place it.
posted by jerseygirl at 08:50 PM on June 11
Sorry. Unless you're reading my thoughts, I have no idea where you're seeing my material in advance. But I'd like to get a hold of the bastard that's using it.
posted by yerfatma at 12:30 PM on June 13
If the presuppositions that have hitherto been current are to melt away in a full dissolution, they must not be dissolved into a higher presupposition again - a thought, or thinking itself, criticism. For that dissolution is to be for my good; otherwise it would belong only in the series of innumerable dissolutions. I'm with Max on this one
posted by kWaCkY at 01:29 PM on June 13
I think I heard it on Last Comic Standing on Thursday night.
posted by jerseygirl at 01:37 PM on June 13
That's indeed where you heard it JG.
posted by pivo at 08:22 PM on June 14
Ah ha! thanks Pivo!! I knew someone had used that joke before.
posted by jerseygirl at 08:33 PM on June 14


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Since Colorado has become the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, they have had lines wrapped around the corner with eager customers. But should we be worried? Or should the rest of the country follow in Colorado's lead?
We hash it out tonight at 6:30pm ET with former Rep. Patrick Kennedy and Allen St. Pierre, Executive Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
We want you to weigh in: Should marijuana be legal nationwide?
Vote by tweeting Yes or No using #Crossfire or comment on our Facebook post. View results below or through our Poptip results page.
What results! If you'd like to find out more about this ongoing debate for the legalization of marijuana, check out this website I found! http://thenebula.org/the-marijuana-debate-legal-or-illegal/
Should marijuana be legalized? I say yes, and recent poll reports that over half of Americans say "yes". Even our President Barack Obama has no problem with this unique and versatile plant. Marijuana is forbidden by international treaties and by national and local laws across the globe. But those laws are undergoing change in several countries and the U.S. The time has come for the people to take their rights and freedoms back. To stand up for we know is a non harmful plant with great possibilities to stimulate our country economy and its people's health. Marijuana has the possibly to bring this country back from the brink of another Great Depression. With New Jobs, Fuels, Textiles and healthcare benefits. We should be asking why has it not already been legalized? Marijuana probation should have never happened and is a blight on our country's history.
Legalize it, tax it, end of story.
hmmm...."science says marijuana is not good for the brain" is that the same thing as these cannabinoid" thingies in this us patent: h ttp://lmgtfy.com/?q=us+patent+on+cannabinoids ? says n-e-u-r-o-p-r-o-t-e-c-t-a-n-t.... what's that mean?
hmmm...."science says marijuana is not good for the brain" is that the same thing as these cannabinoid" thingies in this us patent: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=us+patent+on+cannabinoids ? says n-e-u-r-o-p-r-o-t-e-c-t-a-n-t.... what's that mean?
Yes!!! Legalize weed already for goodness sake! Please!!!!
Hi , im 12 & i smoke marijuana . jk I dont smoke .
Does anyone else think Patrick Kennedy is an idiot? Geez, how in the world is a democrat such an opponent of Marijuana? God bless his uncle, but this guy is a joke.
I saw him on CNN last night. When asked if we should prohibit alcohol, his reply was "too late!". Too late??? I assume he said too late because well, Patrick wanted to go have himself a drink after struggling to argue an irrational point. What gives him the right to decide what is morally just for any other human being other than himself. Patrick Kennedy, the son of Ted Kennedy notorious for the Chappaquiddick incident.
Give it a rest Patrick Kennedy. You're arguing old tired issues. Let's progress and move on.
It's not a request any more. After over 40 years of watching the clowns in Washington drag their heels on the issue, we are demanding they change the laws, end the war on drugs, and perhaps even pull their heads out of their butts. Do what we say or risk your heads on pikes… your choice, but we're done asking.
someone please ask Newt how opposing legalized marijuana is consistent with the republican party's stance on individuals rights and freedoms. also, personal responsibility only seems to be good for some things and not all things with those guys.
i am sick of the republican hypocrisy.that's why i will not vote for them anymore.
Funny how only religious extremists and similar close minded groups are primarily the only ones opposed to marijuana. I'm a working professional and I enjoy relaxing with my wife and our bong at night.
The people who cite tired old "issues" with cannabis are almost as annoying as the climate change alarmists. The peaceful herb was present since time began and should be used in all manners it was intended to be.
Marijuana is not a bad thing, it's the people who smoke it irresponsibly and have turned it into a trend that gets teenagers involved in practicing the use of weed so shame on them and just because some are wakos doesn't mean it should ruin it for the rest of the people.
But there's no such thing of "marijuana", that's apart of the racist smear campaign. It's Cannabis, and it has plenty of health and industrial benefits. Hemp seeds are good for your diet.
legalize than realize the money we savealize
I have smoked marijuana off and on for 36 years, I am a single mother and have 3 adult children I bought my own house and I have a full time legit job. I am not a criminal. I am treated as one because I smoke marijuana. My house was raided twice charges dropped but the stress and anxiety it caused my family and myself hard to repair. Fear that some police dog will try to eat me because I smell like weed. I pay my taxes my dogs are licensed my car is insured I smoke marijuana am I a criminal? We need to legalized so good people aren't criminals
Let the individual states decide if they want it legal or illegal. Take it out of the federal government's hands. If the deep south doesn't want anything to do with marijuana, let them spend their time/money prosecuting it. Even down here in GA, they are realizing that the drug laws are way too strict and many of the felonies are becoming misdemeanors because jails are filling up and are unaffordable. It isn't exactly legalization but a step in that direction. I think every state will head in the same direction but at a different pace and that is ok.
Finally, updated list of all the Colorado marijuana shops officiallyin operation:
Legalize, regulate and tax it.
I understand that there are issues with marijuana. I understand that it is not good for you. But all of those arguments also apply to alcohol. In fact, alcohol is more dangerous in virtually EVERY way then marijuana.
It's silly that one is legal and one is not. Just make it consistent. And since we've already tried making alcohol illegal and it failed utterly... and having pot use be against the law has done very little to curtail it's use... legalization is the way to go.
you understand that marijuana is NOT good for you/ I understand that marijuana IS VERY good for you