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Drafted #2 in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Sonics
RCSI: 2 (2006)
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
Position: SF/PF
High School: Montrose Christian School (Maryland)
AAU: DC Blue Devils
College: Texas
Current Team: Nets
The Top Ten Performers at the 2016 Olympic Games
Julian Applebome
@jlapplebome
Aug 23, 2016, 10:32 am
#2) Kevin Durant, 6'10, Forward, 27.8 years old, United States
EWA: 1.8
PER: 26.4
TS%: 74.5%
19.4 PTS, 5.0 REB, 3.5 AST, 1.0 STL, 25-43 3P%, 26-32 FT%, 57.7 FG%
Kevin Durant led the United States to its third consecutive Olympic gold medal, the second for him personally. Durant led the U.S. in scoring for the second straight Olympics, and now ranks second all time in total points scored in U.S. Olympic history. He is only 25 points behind Carmelo Anthony for first all time, and what is so impressive about that statistic is that Durant has only played in 16 Olympic games, 15 less than the amount Anthony has played. If Durant chooses to compete in the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo, he will no doubt pass Anthony who has said that this will be his last Olympic competition.
Durant has now competed in three international competitions (2010 FIBA World Championships, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Olympics) and has yet to lose a game, winning all 25 of the games he has participated in. His statistics in these Olympics were similar to what he did in 2012, posting nearly identical points and rebounds averages, however this go around he did it without the likes of Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade playing by his side. Durant led the tournament in 3-pointers made at 25, and posted the third highest true shooting percentage at 74.5. He looked vulnerable at times early on in the tournament struggling late in games vs. Australia and Serbia, but rebounded nicely and found his groove in the Championship game against Serbia, matching his Olympic career high of 30 points, the same amount he scored in the gold medal game vs. Spain in 2012.
Orlando Summer League, Day Two
Kevin Durant was not a disappointment in the least bit, making 7 of his 10 shots (including both 3-point attempts) on his way to 22 points in 27 minutes—even if there was never any question that he could do a lot more if he pleased. He showed off his unbelievable skill-level on a number of occasions—for example with a ridiculous turnaround baseline jumper from 20 feet, a pivot/spin-move into the paint to finish with a floater, grabbing a rebounding and bringing the ball all the way up the court before drilling a 3, a crazy crossover dribble leading into a pull-up jumper, and more. His length got him into the passing lanes for steals, allowed him to jump over players for offensive rebounds, and did not stop him from displaying his unbelievable ball-handling skills with either handing breaking players down off the dribble. The best part of his extremely entertaining performance was just how upbeat and unselfish he was around his teammates, always looking to make the extra pass, constantly encouraging guys from the bench, and really looking like the franchise player that we all projected him to develop into. This was definitely one of the highlights so far
NCAA Tournament: Stock Watch (round of 32, Sunday)--Stock Down/Neutral
Joseph Treutlein
Jonathan Watters
Joey Whelan
Mar 19, 2007, 05:01 am
While practically the entire country would have liked to see freshman sensation Kevin Durant match up in the Sweet 16 with #1 seed North Carolina, Nick Young and the USC Trojans had other ideas. Durant didn't go out without a fight, though, scoring 30 points for the 10th time this season in what turned out to be his last game of the season, and probably of his college career.
Rather than trying to shut down the best player in the country, USC head coach Tim Floyd instead went straight to the hand that feeds him in going after D.J. Augustin. That strategy worked flawlessly, as Durant struggled to get touches in the places he's most comfortable in, and wasn't able to take advantage of the huge size advantage he had over his defenders. Rick Barnes' "strategy" of letting his freshmen work things out on their own didn't exactly help matters either.
Durant saw a few double-teams thrown his way here and there, but for the most part was defended straight up by 6-4 Daniel Hackett and 6-5 Nick Young. He wasn't able to get the ball in a position to exploit those matchups, though, as he was a bit passive calling for passes when the game was still within reach and did not have the benefit of a point guard who was committed and able to get him the ball. Regardless, we still got plenty of looks at the terrific perimeter game that has made him such a deadly weapon all season long, including his long-range shooting and ability to create his own shot.
On the negative side, it would have been nice to see a bit more urgency coming from his direction. He had just 4 points in the first 15 minutes, before scoring 26 over the next 25. He just wasn't selfish enough when his team needed him to be, while some of his lesser talented teammates certainly were. Defensively he looked hesitant to commit any fouls, letting USC's players score easily around the rim and not going as aggressively as we've become accustomed to after rebounds. He did draw two charges, though, an area that he is slowly becoming an expert in as a semi-flopper.
At the end of the day, this game probably won't move Durant's stock in either direction. He showed up, but the rest of his team (except A.J. Abrams) didn't. Against a talented and well-coached team like USC, that's just not going to fly. What this will do, though, is give GMs a chance to keep Greg Oden etched in their minds during the advanced rounds of the tournament, while Durant will be sitting at home.
NCAA Tournament: Stock Watch (round of 64, Friday games)--Down/Neutral
Kristian Hohnjec
Though Durant didn't have the best game of his career, he was still able to score close to his average against a tough New Mexico State team, and provided enough of a lift to get the Longhorns into the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Early on, Durant struggled with a couple of his scoring attempts, which generally came further out on the perimeter. He only made 1 of his first 5 shots from the field, but was creating good shots within the flow of the offense. To adjust to the slow start, Durant started playing in the high post more often, starting many of the possessions by getting the ball with his back to the hoop from around 18 feet out. As a result, the offense started running through Durant, and he started making a lot of shots from 12 feet on in. This also opened up the perimeter more for him and his teammates. Durant finished the first half with 14 points, and he touched the ball on 16 of Texas' 33 first half possessions.
In the second half, Durant started slowly, and didn't demand the ball nearly as much. He let teammate DJ Augustin make many of the plays, and New Mexico State was able to keep themselves in the game thanks to Durant's lack of offensive production. With 6 minutes remaining in the game, he had only scored 3 points in the second half. He stepped up for the last 6 minutes of the game however, scoring 10 points, and knocking down many key free throws to keep the game out of reach for the opposing Aggies.
Durant displayed his wide array of scoring abilities in his first career NCAA Tournament game. From the post, his step through and spin moves allowed him to make shots from mid-range. He also showed off his ball-handling ability, and how he can use a crossover dribble to create space and score. Defensively, Durant used his length well, and disrupted a number of shots due to active hands.
Overall, this game probably doesn't move Kevin Durant's draft stock in either direction. He proved that he wasn't out of place as a freshman leading his team into the NCAA Tournament, but he didn't do anything more than was required for Texas to win the game. It will be interesting to watch Durant's reaction to increased pressure in the coming round(s) to teams who may be able to stay with him better defensively.
NBA Draft Stock Watch: Conference Tournament Week (Part One)
Rodger Bohn
Texas freshman Kevin Durant further solidified his case for top pick in the 2007 NBA Draft over the last three days, averaging 30.6 points and 10.3 rebounds per game while leading his team to the final of the Big 12 tourney, where they suffered a narrow overtime loss to #2 Kansas. He showed scouts the good, the bad, and the freakish potential that he has as a player down the road, all while carrying a team that starts four freshman and has zero depth to a 4 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Durant came into the conference tournament on fire after posting three straight 30 plus performances against Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Kansas respectively. UT made it quite clear from day one that they were going to get him as many touches as possible, and did an outstanding job of that in all three games of the tournament. Although their star freshman did not shoot the highest percentage from the field (39.7%), he did give scouts a bit of a sneak peak of his improving off the dribble skills and improving ball handling ability in the open floor. While this has been a minor area for concern in the past with Durant, he displayed the ability to handle the ball well in the open floor throughout the three day tournament and showed glimpses of devastating off the dribble skills. This is just one area of his game that we chose to focus on, as he was clearly the most dominant player that any of the conferences tournaments had to offer over the weekend. His natural scoring ability is unparalleled at the collegiate level, and Durant's rebounding instincts were able to lead him to set UT's all time single season rebounding record in their loss to Kansas. It was truly a remarkable conclusion to the regular season of what has easily been the most dominant performance by a freshman in recent memory.
When examining a player as skilled as Durant, it can be difficult at times to pick out flaws in his game. One aspect of his game that was put on center stage throughout the tournament was his tendency to disappear throughout stretches of the game. For 10 minutes, you will be watching the best player the college game has had to offer in the last 10 years. Then for 5 minutes, you will forget that he is even on the floor offensively. While we need to take into consideration the fatigue involved in playing three straight games (something that even NBA teams don't do) as the sole focal point for a skinny 18 year old, it would be nice if his scoring presence was felt more consistently throughout the entire game, rather then just in the amazing "hot stretches" that he goes through in each game.
When's on his game, though, there might not be a more exciting player to watch anywhere in the world. Case in point, with Texas down by 20 points to Baylor in the second half of the quarterfinals, Durant scores 22 points in the next 9 minutes to lead his team to a comeback victory. In the next game against Oklahoma State, Durant scored his team's first 13 points in the opening 8 minutes of the game, and 19 in the half, before falling asleep until the end of the game but still nailing the 3-pointer that clinched the victory for his team. In the finals, Durant again came out on fire, scoring 22 points in 15 minutes, and then "only" another 15 points in the next 30 minutes.
The potential that Durant has as a player down the road is absolutely off the charts, and commentators have brought up a point multiple times throughout the season (and yet again Sunday) about him that makes you realize this: How can a player possibly have 37 points and have played a "bad game? Well due to the outstanding season and lofty expectations that people have for Durant, this is possible in his case. What would be a career game for most college players is viewed as merely an average game for "KD". To put this in perspective, he averaged 30.3 points per game this tournament while shooting a poor percentage from the field. Had he shot his average field goal percentage on the year (47.8%), he would have averaged nearly 38 points per game. It has truly been a remarkable season that Durant has had this year, and the Big 12 tournament showed even fans who had never seen the DC native play before that they were watching something freakishly abnormal, an 18 year old future NBA All-Star playing against college kids.
NCAA Weekly Performers-- 2/28/2007, Part One
Feb 28, 2007, 02:53 am
After a short cooling off period that saw him "only" average 19 points a game over the past 4 games, rather than the 30 points we've grown accustomed to, Kevin Durant went back to his ridiculous scoring ways in putting together another double-double (his 17th of the season in 28 games) and another 30+ point effort against Oklahoma. Durant started off with a cool 19 points in the first half alone en-route to helping build a large lead for Texas that the Sooners just could not overcome. He also received another feather in his cap by breaking Marcus Fizer's single-season record for points in the Big 12 conference.
This was a classic Kevin Durant scoring barrage, knocking down 3-pointers with the greatest of ease, mixing in a few gorgeous turn-around jump-shots, getting to the free throw line almost whenever he pleased, and doing it all in an unselfish manner, seemingly without forcing a thing.
That's really what stands out the most beyond his amazing skill level—Durant is very much just another cog in Texas' offense, not demanding the ball excessively, rarely stopping the flow of the ball movement, executing perfectly in half-court sets, and getting his points in large part thanks to the level of trust that his teammates and coach Rick Barnes have in him. He's gone 3 whole games now without dishing out even a single assist, but rarely do you feel like he's not doing exactly what he's being asked to, almost exclusively for the betterment of his team rather than his own personal gain.
Of course, Durant stood out in a couple of other areas too. It's impossible to watch him and not be amazed at his physical tools, and the way he utilizes them offensively and on the glass. Durant might not be a guy that will blow people away at the NBA combine, but in our book, he's a fantastic athlete for a player his size. Durant runs the floor extremely well, has excellent quickness, is extremely quick off his feet, and beyond all, possesses incredible timing to help bring together this package of skills and make certain plays that no one else in the NCAA is capable of. His size and freakishly long arms, along with his instincts, allow him to catch passes he has no business catching, tip balls he has no business tipping, and dunk put-back attempts and lobs that he has no business dunking. His hands are outstanding as you might have guessed, making him the 2nd best rebounder in this year's draft according to our advanced statistics. Considering the differences in strength of schedule between him and the #1 prospect, Nick Fazekas, the .1 rebound margin between the two gains a little more perspective.
Offensively, he already has a complete package of skills, making him easily the most naturally talented scoring threat we've ever personally scouted at the collegiate level. In the post, he has solid footwork and a decent array of moves, being capable of executing quick drop-steps and jump-hooks that are seemingly unblockable due to his incredibly high release point. More than anything, though, he loves utilizing the turnaround jumper, especially banking it in smoothly high off the glass, ala Tim Duncan.
From the perimeter, though, is where the Nowitzki comparisons come from. Durant is an instinctive shooter, particularly spotting up. His shooting mechanics are gorgeous, his release effortless and lightning quick, and his range extends past the NBA 3-point line. Unlike most 6-10 players, he actually elevates off the floor in getting his shot off, but only when the situation actually calls for it. This ability to change his release point when needed and get his shot off in a variety of different ways is what truly separates the natural born shooters from those who became great through their work in the gym.
Depending on who you ask, Durant can easily belong to both groups, which is where his potential starts to really scare you. Many of his points come simply from him catching the ball within the flow of the offense, recognizing that he has only the glimmer of daylight that he needs due to his size and high release point, and then draining a 3-pointer effortlessly as if he were by himself in the gym. Despite the large amount of attention he receives from opposing defenses, he still shoots an excellent 40.4% from behind the arc. Even though his advanced perimeter game and lack of bulk would lead you to assume that he prefers to hang out on the perimeter exclusively rather than getting dirty in the paint, only 31% of Durant's shots come from behind the 3-point line, and he gets to the charity stripe nearly 7 times per game, ranking him 5th in this draft.
If a defender is crowding him excessively, Durant is smart enough to not force the issue. He uses the threat of his shot, often with a quick pump-fake, to get the defense off balance and then penetrate all the way to the basket off just one dribble. He's able to do this because of his incredibly large strides, and if a defender is waiting for him at the rim, has no problem pulling up off the dribble or releasing a gorgeous one handed floater that he converts at a high rate thanks to his phenomenal touch. He can go left or right equally well, and is also capable of finishing smoothly with either hand as well. As mentioned, he doesn't get so caught up in his scoring that he loses track of his teammates, something that we saw numerous times over the course of the season with the crisp passes he is capable of delivering all over the floor.
Defensively, Durant has a ways to go in terms of his awareness and fundamentals, but he's not completely useless here either, having made noticeable strides over the course of the year. He blocks nearly two shots a game thanks to his reach, hands, athleticism and timing, and comes up with steals at an identical rate due to these same attributes. The same exact thing can be said about his propensity to rebound, but here more than ever he also shows solid fundamentals boxing out, and is also extremely active going out of his area and right over the top of matchups to hit the glass. To emphasize his stat-stuffing ways (except for the assists), Durant is currently ranked 2nd in PER, and also 2nd in EFF.
Even if he's around the 3-point line when a teammates' shot goes up, he'll still make the extra effort to get into the paint quickly and help out on the boards. It's exactly this type of attitude that gets scouts all the more excited about the type of player he'll end up becoming down the road. When speaking about Durant, it's always wise to remind people that he doesn't turn 19 for another 7 months, and therefore is very likely just scraping the surface on how good he'll end up being down the road.
For that reason precisely, Durant still his fair share of weaknesses that need to be worked on. The most obvious one would be his body, which is thin and frail and likely won't ever be considered overly bulky by NBA standards. This hinders him in a few areas right now, with the main one being his defense in the post. Durant gets pushed around excessively and has a tendency to lose his balance and position too easily. Offensively, he struggles to finish through contact at times around the basket, and therefore relies on his finesse and touch more than you might prefer.
In the half-court offense, Durant still has plenty of room to improve in his ball-handling skills. His arms are so long that he struggles to do the type of advanced ball-handling moves that are often needed to beat peskier defenders off the dribble if they don't bite on his initial pump-fake. Adding some hesitation moves to allow him to change pace and take advantage of the better spacing the NBA enjoys will certainly benefit him, because in traffic is where his ball-handling struggles the most.
If we're looking for more places to nitpick, Durant can a little too streaky within the course of games, at times getting a bit passive when his team needs him most. This was most easily noticed in the Texas A&M game a few weeks ago. He seems to go on incredible short bursts where he racks up 10-12 points in just a few minutes, and then gets a little bit quiet until his team starts running plays for him to heat back up. This is anything but uncommon for a player his age, but it's something he will need to work on in the NBA, where focus is everything and games can be won or lost off a single possession.
All in all, though, Durant is having an unbelievable freshman season and has done everything in his power to make the race for the #1 overall pick a real conversation—something that was almost unfathomable in November. Ultimately, it might come down to positional factors and specific team needs, but the lucky GM who lands the coveted top pick will at least have to think long and hard before he decides to pass on a player that could end up leading the NBA in scoring.
Durant Eclipses Oden on DraftExpress Mock Draft
Earlier this week, DraftExpress made the very tough decision to place Kevin Durant ahead of Greg Oden in our 2007 mock draft. This wasn't a knee-jerk reaction to Durant's ridiculous 37 point, 23 rebound outing against Texas Tech, although that certainly was the straw the broke the camel's back. Actually, it didn't even take us until the end of that game to realize that the decision had already been made for us. With about 10 minutes to go in the 2nd half, as you can see by the 10:37 tagline for the last mock draft edit, we decided that enough is enough. This one game just confirmed to us what we knew from seeing the incredible level Durant has been playing at all season--we're talking about the best player in college basketball right now.
Does that mean that Durant will surely stay there until June 29th? Absolutely not. That will depend largely on which team ends up with the #1 pick, which we'll only find out on May 22nd in Secaucus, New Jersey. What it does mean is that the "#1 pick is Greg Oden's to lose" mantra (which we're just as guilty of disseminating) that we've been hearing for the better part of three years should now come to an end, and that there is at the very least a legitimate reason to have a proper debate on the topic.
Saturday Quick Shots
A big shout out to Texas and Oklahoma State, for reminding us all why college hoops is so great. To be honest, it had been a while since the sport had given us a game like this. I would go back to the 2005 Maui, when Gonzaga-Michigan State went 3-OT's, and before that the West Virginia-Wake Forest marathon the previous March. Much has already been written about this game, but I do have a few thoughts to add:
- Byron Eaton's shot could have been dismissed as simple luck, but it really did change the game. Texas had taken a 7-point lead, but Eaton's miracle shot clock beater took the wind out of their sails. The Cowboys didn't immediately jump to the lead, but did hold Texas to just one field goal over the next seven minutes. By the time Texas got back on track, this was a completely different game.
- Texas was behind the eight ball virtually the entire stretch run. The young Longhorns didn't lead the final 13 minutes of regulation and after an early advantage in the 1st OT, once again were either behind or tied until Durant's free throw with 10 seconds to play in the 3rd OT. Texas was down 5 with 50 seconds to play in regulation, needed two baskets in the final 30 seconds of the 1st OT, and again faced 5 point deficits in the 2nd and 3rd OT's. Wow.
- For all the talk of Kevin Durant's excellence in this one, it wasn't a great game for the freshman. Marcus Dove wasn't locking him down, but he was doing a great job of denying the freshman the ball and forcing him to take difficult shots. Durant was clearly frustrated shortly before Dove picked up his 4th foul, and Durant would score 21 of his 37 points after Dove fouled out with 6 minutes to play in regulation. The fact that Durant managed to foul out a defender like Dove is only a testament to his greatness on the college level, but the junior certainly gets high marks for slowing down yet another elite-level scorer. As for Durant and his 37, it is scary to think that this was probably the best individual defense he will face all season.
NCAA Weekly Performers -- 1/9/2007, Part One
Texas freshman Kevin Durant put on easily the most dominant performance by any of the stellar freshman the college game has to offer this week, boasting a ridiculous 37 points, collecting 16 rebounds, and drilling five three pointers. What made things even more impressive was that he did all of this within the flow of the game, not forcing anything at all. Durant is making his case for number one louder and louder as the days go on, as he has even surpassed what Carmelo Anthony did at Syracuse at this point in his freshman season.
Offensively, Kevin was a nightmare for all opposing Buffalo defenders. He was scoring from inside and out, from the pick and roll and off the dribble. It was virtually impossible for any opposing power forward to guard him, as his excellent quickness allowed him to blow past them on the perimeter, and he was able to utilize his height down low on the blocks. Then of course, you had to deal with Durant's outside shooting ability, which is unparalleled at the collegiate level by any player his size.
Durant displayed his remarkable perimeter shooting ability, knocking down five three pointers for the second time in a game this season, with the first coming earlier in the season against St. John's. He combines the range and shooting ability of a Steve Novak with a remarkably quick release and feathery soft touch. Kevin hit jumpers from virtually every angle of the court, both from a stand-still and on the move. It was simply an amazing shooting performance by the freshman that Texas depends on every game, but Durant showed us a little more against Colorado: An emerging post game.
For quite some time early in the season, Durant chose to roam around the perimeter, firing up outside jumpers. While there is nothing wrong with this due to his excellent accuracy (39% on the season), one would like to see him utilize his length (6'10 with 7'4 wingspan) closer to the basket. Well, Kevin must have gotten the memo, making it a point to show everyone watching the game that he is excellent with his back to the basket as well. He showed off a beautiful right handed jump hook, as well as a smooth turnaround jump-shot from the low post. Both shots looked seemingly unblockable, as Durant used his freakish wingspan to extend far beyond where any Buffalo defender could reach.
Despite his small frame, the Maryland native showed that he had no problem mixing it up inside, collecting 16 rebounds, 7 of which came from the offensive end. He did not back down from the smaller and stronger Colorado big men, holding his ground on the blocks and using his length to alter plenty of shots. Kevin used his length and athleticism on the offensive end as well, delivering two SportsCenter Top 10 quality dunks that left the crowd in awe. He also used his guard-like quickness to break down whoever was placed on him off the dribble, Richard Roby included
Despite his outstanding performance, it was clear that Kevin's ball-handling skills could use some refinement if he plans on being a full time small forward in the NBA. As it stands now, his handle is outstanding for a power forward, but still marginal for a wing. Durant has a tendency to let his dribble get a bit high, allowing smaller guards to get their hands in there and poke the ball away, which played a part in his five turnovers for the game.
NCAA Weekly Performers (12/4/2006)--Part One
Offensively, it's easy to marvel at many of the things Durant does, as it's rare to see a player of his size with some of his abilities. The touch, form, and accuracy on his outside shot are nothing short of phenomenal, and he can effortlessly stroke the ball from NBA three-point range already, as he did on one shot in this game. He has great confidence in his shot, which is apparent the first time you see him shoot the ball, though he has a tendency to throw up some shots early in the shot-clock when it really isn't necessary. Durant's ability to take the ball to the basket is equally impressive, and there aren't many players his age and his size that can handle the ball so well with either hand. He protects the ball extremely well, understands how and when to utilize his beloved spin move on drives, and does it all effortlessly and fluidly, leading to some great shot attempts when you consider his elevation and high release point on shots. He did a great job getting to the free-throw line in this game and showed nice touch on his floaters, lay-ups, and turnaround jumpers, executing them right out of his spin move perfectly. On the other hand, Durant did travel a few times and charge into a defender on an out-of-control drive, so he's obviously still coming along in his court awareness and decision-making at this stage.
Durant did a good job on the boards in this game, but he operates there in a very unorthodox manner considering his effectiveness. Especially on the offensive end, he looks very tentative in drawing contact, and often will just use his incredible reach to get his hands on rebounds, but still does a good job finishing on putbacks, even though he doesn't seem to be assertive here at all. This is a testament to his touch and ability, and as he continues to hit the weights and improve his toughness inside, it's a scary thought about how effective he could be. He didn't operate in the post much in this game, but showed a nice hook shot on one occasion.
Defensively, Durant looks very out of sorts, but his coach does a very good job hiding his deficiencies in the Texas scheme, usually putting him on the opposing team's worst player. In this game he got beat on a few occasions early inside by Gonzaga's Sean Mallon, looking helpless trying to defend him, but coach Rick Barnes did a good job in not letting Gonzaga exploit him much after that. Durant seems to have trouble both on the perimeter and in the post on the defensive end, and that's definitely something he'll need to work on over the course of the rest of this season.
Most people believe it's a foregone conclusion that Durant will enter this year's draft, and he has as good a chance to go #2 as anyone. Whether he can eclipse Greg Oden, almost unanimously assumed to be this year's #1 pick, is still up in the air. Durant's position at the next level is also something many are questioning, and realistically he could have success as a SG, SF, or PF, depending on what areas of his game he chooses to improve.
What If? 2006 High School Class Boasts Several One and Done Candidates
Jun 21, 2006, 01:25 am
While Oden's presence already makes the senior class of 2006 unique, do-it-all forward Kevin Durant wouldn't be a bad candidate for number one in most years. While he checks in at 6'10, his athleticism and ability to play full-time on the perimeter at such a young age makes him an instant high lottery candidate whenever he enters the draft. Durant's shooting form is flawless. His release is effortless and quick, and his range extends out to the NBA 3-point line. He also shows off formidable ball-handling and passing skills, and looks more like a true small forward every time he steps foot on the court. Durant will need to put in a lot work in the weight room, and certainly needs to a bit more willing to mix it up in the paint, but the natural tools are quite staggering. "He has a chance to be an offensive juggernaut in the NBA someday," said Meyer. "He needs to improve his defense and rebounding, but that has more to do with strength than anything else. He will be scary once he develops a post game." With no significant member of Texas' frontcourt returning, Durant will get his chance to hone his craft closer to the basket. If he can put on a bit of muscle and polish up his approach to the game, a top 5 selection is waiting for him next year at this time.
High School Allstar Games Recap: Player Interviews
Landry Fields
Apr 25, 2006, 02:20 am
"I'm a hard worker. I like to play with a lot of passion. As you can see, I scream a lot on the court. I leave it all between the lines. There are no friends on the court, just me and my teammates. I think I'll bring that to Texas, plus my inside-outside game."
"There's a lot of talk that I might have [gone straight to the NBA], but I try not to think about it. I might have, who knows."
"I was a point guard before I got to be 6'11". In a whole summer, I grew about six inches. I just wanted to keep everything [his PG skills] with me. All the players in the NBA, they can dribble and shoot, they're versatile, they do it all pretty well."
"Any position that coach wants me to play, really. I think I can play from 2 to the 5, maybe not the whole game, but somewhat .. .even some point guard."
"To me, every time I shoot a jumper, I think it's going in. That's why I shoot a lot. In the first half, I shot a lot of jumpers, but towards the end of the game, I started taking it to the hole more, and pull-up jumpers. In this game, I'm not going to try and take as many jumpers, but if it's open, I'm gonna knock it down."
"There were some real good international players. Especially the big guy, Sene. I didn't realize he was that good. I'm not going to be surprised if some of those guys are in the NBA."
At the Jordan Classic: Main Event and Regional Game Recaps
Kevin Durant followed up his strong performances at the McDonald's Game and the Hoop Summit with yet another impressive performance here, filling up the stat sheet and showing just how many areas he can contribute in on the floor. Durant scored his points in a variety of ways; shooting threes, driving to the basket, or attacking the offensive boards. Durant has yet to show any prowess with his back-to-the-basket, but he's an immensely talented offensive player everywhere else. Most of Durant's three-point attempts were pulling up, hitting two out of five and still looking good even when he missed. Durant also showed off some of the skills he developed playing as a point guard earlier in high school, before a rapid growth spurt. He takes larger players off the dribble from the perimeter very easily, using an array of moves including crossovers, spins, and a quick first step, looking like a guard doing so. He seems to favor pulling up for a mid-range shot once he gets his man off the dribble, but isn't averse to taking it to the basket, getting to the foul line a couple of times in this fashion. He also went glass on one of his pull-up attempts from mid-range.
Durant's time playing point guard in high school was evident elsewhere, too. He is a great passer for a big man, and possesses good court vision when he's moving with the ball, dumping off four assists in transition and off of drive-and-dishes. He didn't show it in this game, but Durant also feeds the post well from the perimeter, and can adeptly hit cutters from behind the three-point-line.
Durant may not have mixed it up with his back-to-the-basket game, but over the course of the past three days at the game and practices, he's shown he has no problem attacking the offensive glass, using his good rebounding instincts and touch around the basket to get a good amount of putbacks. He's persistent around the glass, and with his ability to quickly get off the ground, he can get up and down for second-chance tip-ins when it doesn't go down the first time.
Durant has already shown he can be consistently effective against the best players in his class, using his versatility to contribute in other ways when his shot isn't falling. But it's unseen how his game will translate to college, and eventually the NBA, if he doesn't add some more bulk to his currently wiry frame. He would be best served to increase his strength heading into next year, while developing some reliable back-to-the-basket moves as well.
At the Jordan Classic: Friday Scrimmage
Kevin Durant had a shaky day shooting the ball, but was able to contribute elsewhere and still make himself look good. Durant missed five out of his six three-point attempts, one of which was from NBA range, despite consistently displaying his smooth shooting stroke. Durant wasn't just chucking shots up, though, and he also showed off some passing ability in the scrimmage. On one play when he had the ball behind the three-point arc, he adeptly hit a cutter going to the basket for an assist. He threw an alley-oop to teammate Dajuan Summers on another halfcourt play. He also tried taking the ball to the hole on one play, then opting to pass it off for a drive-and-dish assist instead. Durant didn't show any evidence of a back-to-the-basket game, but did mix it up around the rim a bit. He was constantly fighting for rebounds, getting a few putbacks in the process. He also had a few finishes in transition. Durant would be best-served hitting the gym to add some bulk to his wiry frame and developing more of a back-to-the-basket game to complement his lethal outside shot.
2006 Nike Hoop Summit Game Recap
Durant had a Jekyll and Hyde performance during the Hoop Summit. In the first half, he couldn't get anything going on the offensive end, with the exception of a nice three pointer he made early in the game. Other than that, he was invisible on offense, and a liability on defense. He was out-muscled by the bigger players he had to guard, and couldn't move his feet to stay in front of the smaller guys. This will be a problem for Durant, who would really help himself by adding some bulk to his frame over the summer. When the half wasn't going well for him, Kevin appeared withdrawn from the game, and wasn't carrying himself well on the court. He came out in the second half, though, and it was a completely different story. Durant started hitting shots, especially from the mid-range. The elevation and arc on his shot are nearly perfect, while his release is very quick, which makes it very hard for a defender to block his shot in any way.
Though he played much better in the second half, it was still a quiet 20 points, with 8 of the points coming in the 4th quarter after the game had been over for a long time. After showing some good passing abilities during the McDonalds game, Durant didn't really create anything for his teammates during the Hoop Summit, though he did pretty well collecting defensive rebounds. He also settled for jump shots nearly the entire game, except for two open dunk attempts, one of which he missed. He has the ability to get the hoop off the dribble, so Kevin must use this skill more, because it will make his shooting that much more dangerous. Durant has fantastic potential as a basketball player, but he will need to raise his level of intensity at all times if he is ever going to reach his potential. He should have the opportunity to become a top scoring option at Texas right away, especially if PJ Tucker and Lamarcus Aldridge head to the NBA.
2006 McDonald's All-American Game, individual player breakdown
Durant, who we featured in an article on Tuesday, did not disappoint, sharing MVP honors along with Chase Budinger. He showed us the wide variety of skills that make him such an intriguing prospect for the future. The 6'10 SF displayed effortless shooting ability from NBA three point range, a quick release, and great form on his jumpshot. Not only a distance shooter, he showed an in-between game with a variety of mid range jumpers and pull-ups in the lane to compliment his deep shooting. Kevin showed improved athleticism, ball-handling and passing skills from the last time we saw him, which translated into easy baskets for himself, as well as open shots for his teammates.
Although he was easily one of the three most talented players on the floor, Durant still desperately needs to bulk up and find a true position before draft talk can be muttered out of his (or our) mouth. His shot selection was a bit questionable and his defense was a bit shaky, but the proper teaching and discipline that he will receive at Texas should rid those problems.
All faults aside, Kevin made it clear tonight that he is an extraordinary talent, and someone draft fans need to keep their eye on this upcoming season at Texas. If he lives up to the lofty expectations that most have for him, don't be surprised to see Mr. Durant picked awfully high in the 2007 Draft.
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Many dog owners find dog crates as an essential piece of equipment. The choice to secure one's dog in a restricted area at night, in the automobile or whenever it's convenient, is a very good benefit. Dogs, too, appear to benefit from the protection and comfort of a dog crate once accustomed to them. When shopping for a dog crate, dog owners have several choices to make- size, brand, and design-all play a part in picking out the dog crate that is perfect. The most common crates are a simple plastic casing having a steel grated door. However, additionally there are an extensive array of soft dog crates, produced from textile on a lightweight alloy framework. For a lot of dog owners, soft crates offer great advantages over other types. Below are some factors to consider if you are thinking of investing in a soft dog crate.
Primarily, cost fluctuates extensively between different dog crate types. While some designer versions run as high as $600, the most inexpensive, which are typically sturdy wire cages with a detachable plastic pan, cost as little as $20. Crates that are soft usually run between $40 and $120, according to model, the dimensions, and brand. The most economical soft dog crates will be no frills- just six sides and a zipper – while different extra attributes may be offered by more expensive versions including reinforced loops for ground stakes, plastic feet, seams, side pockets, among others. Depending on your financial plan, you could opt to take good advantage of a few of these accessories, or not.
Yet, even the most high-end soft crates will likely be reduced to a useless pile of scraps in no time at all if its resident ruins it. Unlike metal crates or hard plastic, soft dog crates are not befitting for vigorous chewers, or dogs that are not kennel -trained and might make an effort to escape. Offered enough time, a distressed, struggling dog rip seams out, may easily snap through the mesh, and break zippers. If it chooses to chew on its house, even the little teeth of a puppy will make short work of fabric. For these reasons soft crates should be utilized for dogs which are trained and already comfortable in a cage.


In Part 1 of this series, I talked about the disability threshold and the consequences when this is crossed for older people who want to remain living independently. I also discussed how the disability threshold is not rigid, and can be manipulated, moved and even reversed with a variety of interventions. In Part 2 I will delve further into one of these particular interventions: exercise and physical activity for muscular strength.
Why is muscle strength important?
Muscular weakness has a high association with decreased mobility and falls risk. In fact , it is the largest intrinsic falls risk factor, as opposed to extrinsic factors including the environment, obstacles and external forces etc.
Strength also allows us to do basic day-to-day tasks such as brushing your hair, opening a jar lid, getting out of a chair, walking, going up stairs, getting dressed and driving, just to name a few. If you are finding any of these activities harder than they used to be, it could be due to a decrease in your muscular strength.
Muscles aren't just helpful for activity and mobility. Muscles play a vital role in the functioning of many internal systems. They help to keep your bones healthy, act as a storage unit for your body's fuel, help to regulate blood sugar levels, maintain blood flow in the body and increase your energy levels.
Can you be too old to build muscle strength?
Absolutely not! Although getting older is associated with a general decline in muscle mass and strength, it is never too late to slow, stop and possibly even reverse these changes.
How do I increase my muscle strength?
When you think of strength (or resistance) training, you might automatically think of a gym environment, with heavy dumbbells, push-ups and bulging biceps reflecting in the floor to ceiling gym mirrors. You're not entirely wrong, this is certainly a type of resistance training but only one of the hundreds of ways that you can improve your muscular strength.
Strength training, just like every kind of exercise, doesn't have a "one size fits all" answer. One of my favourite quotes is that "the best exercise you can do, is the exercise that gets done!". Therefore as an Exercise Physiologist, I can't prescribe someone an exercise that they despise doing, and expect it to be done on a regular basis, or at all.
a loose weight such as a dumbbell, barbell, medicine ball, kettlebell or more unorthodox approaches such as a bag of rice, can of baked beans or a shopping bag of groceries!
or your own bodyweight, which can be used to perform exercises such as a push up, sit-to-stand, squat or mat-based Pilates exercise.
The best way to begin strength training is to see an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, they will assess your current level of strength, determine any imbalances , prescribe an appropriate workload and help you to find the type of training which will suit you the best.
Borde, Hortobagyi & Granacher 2015, 'Dose Response Relationships of Resistance Training in Healthy Older Adults: A Meta Analysis and Systematic Review', Sports Med, vol. 45, pp. 1693-1720.


Mix the melted butter or margarine with the graham crackers and press into the underside of 1 9×12 inch pan.
Mix the confectioner's sugar and the cream cheese collectively till clean. Unfold over the graham cracker crumb layer. Layer the crushed pineapple and the bananas over the cream cheese layer. Then unfold the whipped topping excessive. Beautify with maraschino cherry halves. Drizzle chocolate syrup excessive and sprinkle with pecans. Chill for a minimum of four hours then serve.


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With a brand-new generation of high-energy synchrotron, the ESRF is the world's brightest X-ray source and a centre of excellence for fundamental and innovation-driven research in condensed and living matter science. Located in Grenoble, France, the ESRF owes its success to the international cooperation of 22 partner nations.
On August 2020, the ESRF opened its completely rebuilt x-ray source, ESRF-EBS (Extremely Brilliant Source), the world's first fourth-generation high-energy synchrotron. ESRF-EBS opens new vistas for X-ray science in imaging condensed and living matter from meter to nanometer scales, enabling scientists to address the global challenges facing our society such as health, climate changes and environment, but also energy and innovative industry.
What is the ESRF? How does it work? Discover the ESRF with this video. All the videos of the ESRF are available on the YouTube channel Light for science.
The ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility - is the most intense source of synchrotron-generated light, producing X-rays 100 billion times brighter than the X-rays used in hospitals. These X-rays, endowed with exceptional properties, are produced at the ESRF by the high energy electrons that race around the storage ring, a circular tunnel measuring 844 metres in circumference.
Each year, the demand to use these X-ray beams increases and near to 9000 scientists from around the world come to Grenoble, to "beamlines", each equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Thanks to the brilliance and quality of its X-rays, the ESRF functions like a "super-microscope" which "films" the position and motion of atoms in condensed and living matter, and reveals the structure of matter in all its beauty and complexity. It provides unrivalled opportunities for scientists in the exploration of materials and living matter in many fields: chemistry, material physics, archaeology and cultural heritage, structural biology and medical applications, environmental sciences, information science and nanotechnologies.
Thirty years ago the ESRF made history as the world's first third-generation synchrotron light source. Today, the ESRF continues to lead the way with the Extremely Brilliant Source (EBS), a brand-new generation of high-energy synchrotron, improving X-ray performances of brilliance and coherence once again by a factor of 100. This new concept, based on innovative technology, paves the way for a new standard of synchrotrons around the world. ESRF-EBS will contribute to tackling global challenges in key areas such as health, environment, energy and new industrial materials, and to unveiling hidden secrets of our natural and cultural heritage through the non-destructive investigation of precious artifacts and palaeontological treasures.
Tracking how engineering materials deform to extend their lifetime
Opposites attract: scientists discover how mother-of-pearl self-assembles into a perfect structure
How a very "sociable" protein can hold clues about Alzheimer's origin
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Leveraging Jupyter notebooks to bootstrap a zero and forward curve from par swap yields.

You can see the (rendered) notebook [here](https://github.com/axiomiety/crashburn/blob/master/jupyter/bootstrapping_yield_curve.ipynb).

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Update your denim collection with these on-trend selvedge jeans. Cut in 13oz pure indigo denim, each pair is sold in a raw state so how they fade is unique to you. Details include branded hardware and a button fly fastening. Pair with a white tee for a foolproof look.
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Khloe Kardashian: Saying goodbye to 'KUWTK' is 'devastating'
Khloe Kardashian, Image: Instagram
Khloe Kardashian feels "devastated" to be saying goodbye to "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", as her family announced the show will end in 2021.
The 36-year-old reality star and her family will bring their E! reality show to an end next year with the program's 20th season, and Khloe has now admitted she's "sad" to be letting go of the show after 14 years on air.
However, Khloe and her best friend Malika Haqq - who guest stars on the show - are also excited to open "another chapter" in their lives after the series ends.
Khloe explained: "It's devastating for all of us.
"The day it happened, Malika and I were talking throughout the day, because you don't have to be a main character - you're still a part of this journey from day one, even if you were in the first episode or not.
"You have been you Simon, you Malika, you guys have been our family.
"You're on this journey with us and just for any chapter to end, that doesn't mean everything is ending for good. That just means there's room for another chapter to open.
"It's sad, but we've been doing this for 15 years. We get two weeks off a year. It's exhausting. We're all in a different place in our lives and some of us need a nap."
The Good American co-founder knows she'll find the change hard to cope with, but understands that every member of her family needs to take a break.
She added: "It's hard because I'm not good with change, but that doesn't mean I don't need a break. I'm also sometimes afraid to take the break. I know it's good. It hits me in waves - like today, I've been nauseous all day and I know I have anxiety."
Khloe also revealed she and her family - including sisters Kim Kardashian West and Kourtney Kardashian, half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, brother Rob Kardashian, and mother Kris Jenner - had no idea how much the program would change their lives.
Speaking during an appearance on the "Emergency Contact" podcast, she said: "We were told we were a show filler and to not get comfortable. There wasn't any pressure because it was like, they don't think we're gonna last, so let's have fun with it."
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As a recipient-turned-donor, Korea is committed to supporting the global efforts to alleviate poverty, promote sustainable growth, and achieve the internationally agreed development goals. In July 2010, the Republic of Korea became one of the first donors to Gavi in Asia with an initial direct contribution of USD 1 million over three years (2010-2012). A new multiyear pledge for 2013-2017 was announced at Gavi's Mid-Term Review meeting (USD 5 million over 5 years), which was matched by the Bill & Melinda Foundation through their Challenge Grant. In October 2015, Korea announced a further increase for the remaining period of the current pledge by USD 3 million annually (total annual contribution: USD 4 million for 2015-2017), and later extended it until 2018. A series of renewals reflects Korea's further engagement with global health with the establishment of the Global Disease Eradication Fund in 2016. At Gavi's MTR in December 2018, Korea made a new pledge with an annual contribution of USD 5 million from 2019 to 2021 and became the first donor to have committed its support to Gavi for the 2021-2025 strategic period.
At the Global Vaccine Summit in June 2020, Korea made an additional pledge to make the total pledge over 5 years US$ 30 million. This pledge is now 18 times greater than Korea's initial contribution to Gavi back in 2010. In addition, Korea has become a COVAX AMC donor with a contribution of US$ 10 million.
Contributions and pledges in total:
Direct funding
(2010-2015): USD 7 million
(2016-2021): USD 21.7 million
(2021-2025): USD 30 million
COVAX AMC (2021): 10 million
PROCEEDS TO GAVI FROM DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS & PLEDGES (2016-2020) AS OF 30 September 2020
Note: Proceeds are funds made available to Gavi from donor contributions and commitments, either through cash payments made to Gavi, through frontloading via the capital markets of a future donor commitment to IFFIm, or through AMC funds released to Gavi via the World Bank. IFFIm proceeds are allocated over five-year periods coinciding with Gavi's strategic periods. Proceeds for the current and future strategic periods are indicative until the end of each period and could be revised following changes in market conditions (interest rates or foreign exchange rates), the signing of new pledge(s) and/or changes in IFFIm's disbursement profile.
Contributions and pledges over time (US$ Millions)
Click on Direct, IFFIm, AMC or Matching Fund in the above key to toggle their data on the graph, click again to show the data
Direct Contributions (including Matching Fund)
Received contributions: non-US$ contributions for 2000-2019 and Q1-Q3 2020 are expressed in US$ equivalents using the exchange rates on the dates of receipt. For 2014-2019 and Q1-Q3 2020 where contributions were hedged to mitigate currency risk exposure, these have been expressed using the rates applicable to the hedge agreement.
Future contributions (for pledges made prior to the 4 June 2020 replenishment conference): non-US$ Direct Contribution and Matching Fund pledges for Q4-2020.
Future contributions (for pledges at the 4 June 2020 replenishment conference): non-US$ Direct Contribution and Matching Fund pledges for Q4-2020 and years
IFFIm contributions
Future contributions: non-US$ contributions for Q4-2020 and for years 2021 and beyond are expressed in US$ equivalents as follows:
Where the contribution agreement has been signed: contributions are expressed in US$ equivalents using the exchange rates at the time of signing the respective donor grant agreements
Where the contribution agreement has not yet been signed: contributions are expressed in US$ equivalents using the applicable spot rates from Bloomberg as at 30 September 2020
Due to IFFIm's nature as a frontloading vehicle, yearly contributions paid into IFFIm can differ significantly from yearly proceeds transferred to Gavi.
While IFFIm grants are irrevocable and legally binding, they are subject to a Grant Payment Condition that can potentially reduce the amount due in the event that a programme country is in protracted arrears with the International Monetary Fund. As of 30 September 2020, IFFIm donor grant payments are reduced by 0.5%, however such reductions are not reflected in future contributions figures.
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You receive news of a physician preparing to administer one of your critical care drugs only to stop the treatment as they notice some anomalies with the packaging and color of the medicine.
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You're Invited to Join our Church Family!
Now might be the perfect time to pursue membership at First Presbyterian. At FPC, we offer two types of membership – active or affiliate. Active Membership – a full or part-time resident desiring to join FPC as their primary church home, by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith or Letter of Transfer from another church. Affiliate Membership – a temporary or part-time resident who is active in FPC's mission work and worship and wishes to maintain active membership in another church. Throughout the year, Membership Exploration classes are held comprised of three 1-hour sessions or two 2.5-hour sessions with our pastors and Membership+Evangelism Committee members. The classes provide an opportunity to meet others, learn about our church's mission and values, hear our pastors' faith stories and begin connecting in our large church. There is no expectation that you will join, though we admit we are hopeful God leads you in that direction! This opportunity allows you to meet our pastors, learn about FPC's mission and values, explore being a Presbyterian and to finding your niche at First Presbyterian Church. We welcome a chance to answer your questions about becoming a member of our church. During the last class session, if you have so decided, you will be asked the questions of membership to formalize joining our church. You will be formally introduced to the congregation the following Sunday. For more information about being Presbyterian, please contact the church office at (843) 681-3696.


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Apple's first Saudi Arabia retail store could open as soon as 2019
By Luke Dormehl • 7:16 am, December 28, 2017
The new iPhone X goes on sale to customers in neighboring Dubai.
Apple is in discussions to open a retail store in Saudi Arabia in 2019, a new report claims.
At present, Apple is in second place in the Saudi market behind Samsung. Despite this, it has no direct Apple Store presence and has to sell through third party retailers.
Apple is supposedly deep in talks with SAGIA, Saudi Arabia's foreign investment authority. These talks are at an advanced stage, thanks to a push from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to lure more foreign investment — especially high-end luxury and high tech brands — to the country. A deal could be announced as soon as February.
Amazon is also said to be in similar licensing discussions about bringing its Amazon Web Services (AWS) and possibly an Amazon warehouse to Saudi Arabia. However, these talks are at a much earlier stage, and no date has been proposed for investment plans to be announced.
Apple's presence in Saudi Arabia
While Saudi Arabia currently has no Apple Stores, its neighbor Dubai has several. The first of these opened in late 2015 in a massive 50,000-square-foot retail space at the Mall of the Emirates.
iPhones have been supported in Saudi Arabia since a deal was struck way back in 2009. However, the first retail presence for the products only came about in 2014 when a deal was agreed with Jarir Bookstore. As part of the deal, Apple not only sold its products in the country, but also offered technical support for Saudi customers.
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This silent WSB newsfilm clip from May 11, 1963, shows the bombed ruins of the A.G. Gaston Motel and law enforcement officers patrolling the streets after a series of riots. The clip begins with African Americans near the ruins of the A.G. Gaston Motel; one of the motel rooms contains a bed and a desk covered with debris. Next, an African American man sweeps in front of a building with blown-out windows; firemen hose down smoldering wreckage, and the underside of an overturned car smokes. Law enforcement officers stand and walk down the street; African Americans stand lining the sidewalk. In early April 1963, the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights (ACMHR) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) consolidated their efforts against segregation by jointly honing in on Birmingham. On May 10, 1963, African American leaders and white businessmen reached a demonstration-ending agreement. On May 11, the A.G. Gaston Motel and the home of Martin Luther King's brother Reverend A. D. King were both bombed. Martin Luther King and other SCLC leaders frequented the Gaston Motel when in Birmingham; businessman A. G. Gaston often provided them with complimentary office space. The bombings sparked riots by African Americans in a twenty-eight-block section of Birmingham; local police officers and state troopers responding to the crisis beat rioters and bystanders, injuring over fifty people. In response to the violence, President Kennedy called for nonviolence, readied troops for riot control, and federalized the Alabama National Guard.
Cite as: WSB-TV newsfilm clip of the bombed ruins of the A.G. Gaston Motel and law enforcement patrolling the streets after a series of riots in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963 May 11, WSB-TV newsfilm collection, reel 0784, 28:51/29:59, Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, The University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Ga, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.


How can prior acts coverage best be addressed when a two partner professional practice splits up. Basically, there are three choices: (1) buy a tail; (2) have both partners maintain prior acts coverage; or (3) have one maintain prior acts coverage as the successor to the dissolved firm.
The first option, which is the most expensive, would involve purchasing an extended reporting period endorsement (Tail coverage) from the existing carrier for the existing firm. Each partner would then purchase less expensive "no prior acts" policies for their new solo practices. Typically, a policy not covering prior acts runs about half the cost of a policy covering full prior acts. The cost of the policies for the new solo practices would normally increase over time because of the step rate increases applied at each renewal due to the increasing prior acts exposure. The increases normally cease sometime between the fifth and seventh year of coverage when the policy is deemed mature. All things being equal, a mature policy, whether it covers 5 years of prior acts or 25 years, would cost the same.
The advantages of purchasing a tail is that neither partner would have to depend upon the other to maintain prior acts coverage. Also, the coverage would definitely be in place for the term of the tail. There are several disadvantages to this approach as well. First, is the expense. Typically, a tail endorsement would cost approximately 100% of the expiring premium for a one year term, 150% for two years, 185% for three years and approaching 300% for an unlimited tail. The exact factors used differ from carrier to carrier.
Second, some carriers offer very limited tail options. For example, the maximum duration tail available from the existing carrier may be three years or less. The insureds may not be comfortable with a tail that is so short. Finally, once a tail is purchased, even if it were for an unlimited duration, normally the total available limits are the limits in force on the expiring policy to which the tail endorsement attaches. With tail coverage, you typically do not get fresh, replenished limits of liability at each policy anniversary as you would with a normal policy. A few carriers do, however, offer annually renewable tails which may provide a new limit of liability each year depending the carrier's preference.
The second approach would be to forego purchasing a tail and have each attorney obtain a policy which would cover predecessor firm prior acts exposure. This would normally be less expensive than buying a tail plus two no prior acts policies. The problem with this approach is that many carriers have very limited definitions of predecessor firms. Most carriers will only afford coverage for predecessor firms if the successor is the majority successor in interest. Obviously, with a two attorney firm you can't have two majority successors. Some carriers require the successor firm to have succeeded to two-thirds of the predecessor firm's business.
There are few carriers that provide what is called "career coverage" which skirts the predecessor firm issue entirely. Essentially, what career coverage does is provide prior acts coverage for the insured regardless of whether the act, error or omission giving rise to a claim was performed on behalf of the named insured firm or predecessor firm. This type of coverage would not apply to a prior partner. Even if such coverage is obtained, since such provisions are the exception rather than the rule, coverage can be lost through inadvertence at renewal time, if the attorney moves his policy from an insurer offering career coverage to one which does not.
The final approach would be to recognize one of the partners as majority successor in interest. That partner would then maintain prior acts coverage for the predecessor firm on his/her new solo policy. The other former partner would purchase coverage without prior acts. The primary advantage of this approach is the cost savings realized by purchasing just one policy with prior acts and one without. The disadvantages are that one of the partners will have to depend upon the other to maintain prior acts coverage for the predecessor firm. Also, the majority successor ends up paying perhaps double the premium the minority partner would pay for the first year's policy. Sometimes the minority partner will agree to contribute to the cost of the majority partner's policy during the first few years following the split up. However, once the minority partner's policy matures, the cost of insurance theoretically would be the same for both partners. This results from the fact that mature policies would normally cost the same regardless of whether the years of prior acts coverage is 5 or 25.
One disadvantage of this approach is that if a claim arises out of the minority partner's activities at the former firm the majority partner's policy would respond. Depending upon the severity of the claim this could cause a substantial increase in the majority partner's cost of insurance. Again, the parties can agree in advance that were this to happen the minority partner would compensate the majority partner for this extra expense.
In sum, there are pros and cons to each varying approach to the prior acts insurance needs of a dissolving professional practice. If you find yourself in such a situation, please feel free to contact a Dominion representative to further discuss your options.


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Why Berkshire is Killing It Right Now. B) with real-time last sale and extended hours stock prices, company news, charts, and research at Nasdaq. Share Price vs. It has 60 or so operating companies that generate sales and profit, explains John Reese, a contributor to MoneyShow. But apart from the price, there are plenty of other. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. B (Berkshire Hathaway) stock including the latest price, news, dividend history, earnings information and financials. New Common Stock Common Stock (BRK. MasterCard Inc. Price to book value is a financial ratio used to compare a company's book value to its current market price. Before you buy Berkshire Hathaway stock, you'll have to decide which share class you want. B | USA) The EV/EBITDA NTM ratio (also called EBITDA multiple or enterprise multiple) is a well-known company valuation metric that compares a company's overall value to its operational earning power. TD Ameritrade displays two types of stock earnings numbers, which are calculated differently and may report different values for the same period. For most investors, the choice is easy -- as of June 2015, the Berkshire A shares traded for about $210,000 each, while the B shares traded at a more attainable price of around $140. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. To help provide a sense of the short to long-term trend, included is an interactive Berkshire Hathaway stock chart which you can easily adjust to the time frame of your choosing (e. io Stock quotes supplied by Six Financial & Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B) PB Ratio Explanation Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio , PS Ratio or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the Price-to-Book Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company. 65 per contract fee applies for options trades. Could be because this allows him and his associates who own mostly Class A shares to continue their full control despite Berkshire issuing new shares. Say I like BRK at its current price of $198. B) are an important tool used to evaluate the company's overall strength and value of the stock. For BRK/A options, the option root is still BRKA while the underlying security is BRK/A. A) (NYSE:BRK. Take, for example, Buffett's investment. mmap is the newer stricly more powerful mechanism which likely all POSIX systems currently use to implement malloc. He includes a chart in his book about how the performance gap between BRK and the S&P 500 has narrowed over time (I added the pink highlighting):. New (BRK-B) Environment, Social and Governance Ratings to help you in your stock buying decisions. This is a one way transaction. and hear what the experts at. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 10, marking a -1. com Plain talk about risk To achieve long-term retirement security, you may find it helpful to consider spreading your assets among different types of investments. By owning multiple insurance businesses, Berkshire has benefitted. 95 commission applies to trades of over-the-counter (OTC) stocks which includes stocks not listed on a U. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. See Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B stock news by MarketWatch. B ) annual report, a document that she would read and notate. (NYSE: BRK. Buffett doesn't believe in paying dividends. Free real-time prices, trades, and chat. (IMO, this was set up to ensure Buffett's control of the company. a - Welcome! Please Log In. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B】バークシャー・ハサウェイの2018年11月4日に発表されたF. (BRK/B) to four other stocks with NASDAQ. Home Portfolio Stocks Bonds Funds ETFs Advisors Markets Tools Real Life Finance Discuss. B | Complete Berkshire Hathaway Inc. However, with three episodes remaining, Heisenberg still has time to right the ship and heed the ways of Warren. 4 Stocks That Mimic Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. Shares of the iconic American conglomerate Berkshire-Hathaway (BRK. Using equity center you examine different market driven as well as company specific characteristics using powerful technical, fundamental, predictive and other Berkshire Hathaway New specific modules. Tens of thousands of people are in Omaha, Nebraska this weekend to watch Warren Buffett talk about the market and economy at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting. B) Stock Things have changed for Berkshire Hathaway, and not necessarily for the better By James Brumley , InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 5. Since series A shares are convertible to series B (current rate being 1 series A -> 500 series B) their prices will never intersect. 11 in the latest trading session, marking a +0. The financial services provider reported $3,755. 62% gain on the day. 445 for Berkshire Hathaway B over the last 14 days - indicating a Sell. , through its subsidiaries engages in insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. B YTD return is shown above. B (assuming I can afford to purchase A, of course)? Thanks!. Home Portfolio Stocks Bonds Funds ETFs Advisors Markets Tools Real. Andrew Wilkinson. B: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Warren Buffett. Former Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. B) insurance unit Applied Underwriters is under scrutiny by the California Department of Insurance on whether the. For instance, if you could sell a series A and a B share for 100,000. Berkshire Hathaway is the ultimate Warren Buffett stock — but is it a buy? Here's what the earnings and chart show for Berkshire Hathaway stock. Our investment research resources are provided to help you make informed investment decisions. More at Wikipedia BRK. b stock? Wall Street Stock Market & Finance report, prediction for the future: You'll find the Brk. (NYSE:BRK-B) a sound investment now? The smart money is becoming more confident. Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PS Ratio or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the Price-to-Book Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. That's the price for one share of Berkshire Hathaway stock in 2019. Thats not including the amount from my index funds bc it by definition is a stock and thus part of a broad index fund. B is the best investment for you. (NYSE: BRK. "Warren Buffett's Letters to Berkshire Shareholders 2016"より。Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire Hathaway's bottom line for 2017 got a big lift from the new tax law. I am considering replacing the US Total Market ETF (I own SCHB) by Berkshire BRK-B. In fact, Mr. is een houdstermaatschappij die zich bezighoudt met verschillende activiteiten, inclusief verzekeringen en herverzekeringen, nutsvoorzieningen en energie, vrachttransport per spoor, financiering, productie, verkoop en diensten. Why do % price changes brk. (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B), owned by Warren Buffett, is sitting on a huge cash pile. ETF holdings data are updated once a day, and are subject to change. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B has been creating alpha for a long time. detailed stock quotes, stock data, Real-Time ECN, charts, stats and more. Get the latest BRK. com and TradingViewWith Berkshire Hathaway's widely watched 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting happening over this past weekend, it's worth noting the long-term outperformance of the company's shares (BRK-A, BRK-B). B:NYSE) real-time stock quotes, news and financial information from CNBC. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell! SUBSCRIBE:. 01 and 0 respectively. Berkshire Hathaway is a member of our Finance group. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0. 7%, annualized. For most investors, the choice is easy -- as of June 2015, the Berkshire A shares traded for about $210,000 each, while the B shares traded at a more attainable price of around $140. Through its subsidiaries, the firm primarily engages in the insurance and reinsurance of property and casualty risks business. 23 for the current quarter, Zacks reports. B (Berkshire Hathaway) stock including the latest price, news, dividend history, earnings information and financials. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. 83% move from the prior day. He includes a chart in his book about how the performance gap between BRK and the S&P 500 has narrowed over time (I added the pink highlighting):. Most recent charts. BRK is a registered. Connect with Vanguard ® > vanguard. Below is a chart of Berkshire Hathaway Inc New versus Exxon Mobil Corp plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (BRK. B but did not hold a position in any other company mentioned in this article at the time of publication and had no intention of changing that position within the next 72 hours. Generally speaking Berkshire Hathaway has outperformed the S&P almost most of the time. BRK/B USD Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 4 Stocks That Mimic Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. That's not all. a has a "full share" of voting rights, BRK. Warren Buffett opens his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders with a rundown of the company's performance compared to the S&P 500, in every year since Buffett took over the former. detailed stock quotes, stock data, Real-Time ECN, charts, stats and more. the S&P 500 Someone asked me today whether I thought investing in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) or the oft-compared "Baby Berkshire" Markel (NYSE: MKL) was a better investment than the S&P 500. BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc Stock quote - CNNMoney. B) stock is the Taj Mahal of company stocks, long known for its sky-high Class A share price and for its iconic – and refreshingly unassuming. (BRK/A) sparred with the California Department of Insurance on Monday about whether its recent sale violated state insurance regulations. Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839 as a textile company. New (BRK-B) environment, social and governance ratings to help you with your stock-buying decisions. SPY, Last 5 years: BRK-B (and BRK-A) don't pay dividends. B shares and get a full Berkshire Hathaway B stock analysis break down. As of 2018, Berkshire Hathaway is ranked third on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. A) (NYSE:BRK. Berkshire Hathaway's off year can't be blamed on the weather. 6% over the past year. Overlay and compare different stocks and volatility metrics using the interactive features. Connect with Vanguard ® > vanguard. B) gained 0. I took a boatload of criticism for my position in Berkshire Hathaway last fall. Last [Tick] $212. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 50[-] Change-$0. Disclaimer: The author holds 1 share of BRK. Investors looking for stocks in the Insurance - Property and Casualty sector might want to consider either CNA Financial (CNA) or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire has been targeted by hedge fund managers and even Warren Buffett himself as undervalued recently, and Wells Fargo is trading for its lowest valuation in years. His annual reports every year highlight Berkshire's annual percentage change in book value per share vs. B and then do dollar costing average? Wouldn't I be better off as BRK. A) (NYSE:BRK. is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in various business activities. Vote "Outperform" if you believe BRK. Chart of Berkshire Hathaway vs S&P 500 - Source: TheTechnicals. GAAP earnings are the official numbers reported by a company, and non-GAAP earnings are adjusted to be more readable in earnings history and forecasts. is a holding company that engages in diverse business activities including insurance and reinsurance, utilities and energy, freight rail transportation, finance, manufacturing, retailing and services. Best Answer: The simple answer is that that's how Warren Buffett wants it. A underperformed three of the five major. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. 3901 Liberty Street, Aurora, Illinois 60504. com: The #1 Source For Dividend Investing. 62, investors wondering if now's the time to buy Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK Brands, Inc. The Company conducts insurance businesses on both a. The YTD Return on the BRK. Zacks' proprietary data indicates that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 62% gain on the day. Berkshire Hathaway historical price data and BRK. Updated stock price target summary. Analyze performance using advanced charting and trend analysis. Generally speaking Berkshire Hathaway has outperformed the S&P almost most of the time. Stock quote for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. That $34 billion isn't chump change, even for a company of IBM's size and scope. B) into one of the most recognizable companies in the world. Notice Berkshire Hathaway has two share classes, A (BRK. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Berkshire) is a holding company owning subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities. Berkshire B 50-1 Stock Split. BHH Affiliates, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. BRK Brands, Inc. B) are an important tool used to evaluate the company's overall strength and value of the stock. Below is a chart of Berkshire Hathaway Inc New versus Exxon Mobil Corp plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (BRK. 3901 Liberty Street, Aurora, Illinois 60504. 11 in the latest trading session, marking a +0. The BRK-A shares come with voting rights, but the BRK-B shares have no voting rights. A break of a horizontal. A survey by British estate agent Knight Frank revealed 21% of wealth advisors and Private bankers had clients with exposure to cryptocurrency. The S&P 500, on the other hand, increased by "only" about 2,300% over that time. Zacks' proprietary data indicates that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 11 in the latest trading session, marking a +0. Using equity center you examine different market driven as well as company specific characteristics using powerful technical, fundamental, predictive and other Berkshire Hathaway New specific modules. B) will post earnings per share of $2. B) is moving within a horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. a) total return is 2404748% vs S&P 500 return 15000% from 1964 to 2017. A former insurance subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. , of Delaware Class B' is one option -- get in to view more @ The Web's largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource. BRK is a registered. See Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B) stock price, charts, trades & the US's most popular discussion forums. Berkshire Hathaway vs. , through its subsidiaries engages in insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. B) with a 90% probability to be traded between $190. B Berkshire Hathaway Inc Berkshire Meeting: Book Value vs. Posted by Ryan Guina Last updated on April 16, 2019 | Investing, Stocks Advertiser Disclosure: Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any other entity. Why do % price changes brk. Stock Analysis Report Once a year almost every investor takes some time from their weekend to read the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. (ticker: BRK. Find real-time BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock quotes, company profile, news and forecasts from CNN Business. Free forex prices, toplists, indices and lots more. B) into one of the most recognizable companies in the world. You may vote once every thirty days. Below is a chart of Berkshire Hathaway Inc New versus Exxon Mobil Corp plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (BRK. Berkshire Hathaway earnings. Among his many impressive accomplishments, Thorp even managed to be an early investor in Berkshire Hathaway. Applied Underwriters, a workers' compensation insurer, said Wednesday that its co-founder Steve Menzies and Quadrant Management bought. Berkshire's size will prove to be a detriment. Stock volatility is a percentage that indicates whether a stock is a desirable purchase. Ve las clasificaciones de medio ambiente, social y de gestión corporativa más recientes de Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK-B's dividend yield, history, payout ratio, proprietary DARS™ rating & much more! Dividend. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. the S&P 500 with dividends included. Credit rating agency Standard and Poor's cut its rating for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B) closed at $208. To the Shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Notice Berkshire Hathaway has two share classes, A (BRK. B Description Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. I understand B's are fractional shares of Brk-A, so how can Brk-A be up and Brk-B down in a given day? Is it due strictly to different trading activity? Is there an advantage to owning A vs. B shares relative to the market in the. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered marks of HomeServices of America, Inc. The S&P 500. Because of the difference in their capitalization, it is highly likely that it will keep on outperforming. In fact, Mr. 11 in the latest trading session, marking a +0. B plotted in blue; XOM plotted in green): Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of BRK. Total Return, dividend history and chart of BRKB, Berkshire Hathaway B Shares. BRK-B's dividend yield, history, payout ratio, proprietary DARS™ rating & much more! Dividend. peers and a company profile. TD Ameritrade displays two types of stock earnings numbers, which are calculated differently and may report different values for the same period. b was invented in the 90s because people were buying BRK. BigCharts is the world's leading and most advanced investment charting and research site. View detailed financial information, real-time news, videos, quotes and analysis on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Well, that's what I thought. BRKB stock has rebounded after testing its 50. B) annual letter to shareholders in hopes to glean some nuggets of wisdom from one of the best- and best-known investors around the world. Past decade has not been nice. 62, investors wondering if now's the time to buy Berkshire Hathaway Inc. B) PB Ratio Explanation. Free forex prices, toplists, indices and lots more. The YTD Return on the BRK. B) stock investment analysis just for you. 23% from 52-week low price. Berkshire Hathaway class B is roughly worth one 1500th of class A. B) is moving within a horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Below is a chart of Berkshire Hathaway Inc New versus Bank of America Corp plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (BRK. The S&P 500. These are the publicly-traded U. Delayed Quote. Take, for example, Buffett's investment. B), but is the stock performing well in comparison to the rest of its sector peers? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. B began at one-thirtieth the price of BRK. My time horizon is longer than that. Generally speaking Berkshire Hathaway has outperformed the S&P almost most of the time. 92% and while current price is 14. B) is moving within a horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. b share forecasts, stock quote and buy / sell signals below. You can't follow a search. 83% move from the prior day. This interactive dashboard shows year by year return of Berkshire Hathaway and also compare this return with market index s&p 500. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. As of 2018, Berkshire Hathaway is ranked third on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. 000000 with a market value of $505680480. 38% from 52-week low price. A, and one-two hundredth of the per-share voting rights. 29 EPS for the quarter. : Berkshire's gain in net worth during 2013 was $34. Despite its raging success, White's business would be nothing more than a "bolt-on" acquisition for Berkshire. B:NYSE) real-time stock quotes, news and financial information from CNBC. 45, so the latter is (very) affordable for us retail investors. That $34 billion isn't chump change, even for a company of IBM's size and scope. Is Berkshire Hathaway B a buy or sell right now? Use TipRanks Smart Score to see the financial expert consensus for BRK. 01, and has now gained 4 days in a row. In fact, Mr. Brk-b is 107 today. B | Complete Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Why do % price changes brk. Price to book value is a financial ratio used to compare a company's book value to its current market price. A underperformed three of the five major. Buffett took control of it in 1965, and it became the parent of a virtual mutual fund of shares in other large companies, including. Start a 14-day free trial to Morningstar Premium to unlock our take on BRK. B historial stock data and compare to other stocks and exchanges. Birkshire has generated 21% market return whereas S&P 500 return was 10% during this time period. Yet, we now. - 3709 - 2. Cl B stock news by MarketWatch. Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you're at it. Posted by Ryan Guina Last updated on April 16, 2019 | Investing, Stocks Advertiser Disclosure: Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any other entity. See Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Its segments include Insurance, such as GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group, General Re Corporation and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group; Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, which is engaged in the operation of the railroad system; Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which includes regulated. New (BRK-B) Environment, Social and Governance Ratings to help you in your stock buying decisions. A) and B (BRK. commission-free online trading. A (odd) This is the profit analysis where backtested strategies are allowed to open long positions only: BRK. A) (NYSE:BRK. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Get the latest BRK. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF: Which Should You Choose? Does Berkshire still have a market-beating advantage over the long run?. BRK-B's dividend yield, history, payout ratio, proprietary DARS™ rating & much more! Dividend. In other words, book value is the company's total. For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Berkshire Hathaway reported revenue of $58,473. B) PB Ratio Explanation. 62% gain on the day. Could be because this allows him and his associates who own mostly Class A shares to continue their full control despite Berkshire issuing new shares. B) are an important tool used to evaluate the company's overall strength and value of the stock. For consistency, the shares referred to in this column are the A shares. The Company conducts insurance businesses on both a. And I've always found that Berkshire Hathaway was a boring investment. B Berkshire Hathaway Inc Berkshire Meeting: Book Value vs. … Continued. 3901 Liberty Street, Aurora, Illinois 60504. 01 and 0 respectively. B shares relative to the market in the. A) and B (BRK. mmap is the newer stricly more powerful mechanism which likely all POSIX systems currently use to implement malloc. A, and one-two hundredth of the per-share voting rights. Download image Download data Embed chart. Vote "Underperform" if you believe BRK. Why ? B was created in 1996 with a 30 to 1 ratio in order to make ownership accessible for small inves. - 3709 - 2. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF: Which Should You Choose? Does Berkshire still have a market-beating advantage over the long run?. These are the publicly-traded U. Our investment research resources are provided to help you make informed investment decisions. In depth view into BRK. "Warren Buffett's Letters to Berkshire Shareholders 2016"より。Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BHH Affiliates, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. : Berkshire's gain in net worth during 2013 was $34. Meanwhile, the. In other words, book value is the company's total. B) makes money three ways. Berkshire Hathaway Earnings: What to Look For From BRK. B - Berkshire Hathaway, B shares, class - Welcome! Please Log In. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. (BRK/B) to four other stocks with NASDAQ. A (odd) This is the profit analysis where backtested strategies are allowed to open long positions only: BRK. See Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Before you buy Berkshire Hathaway stock, you'll have to decide which share class you want. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Buffett showed no compunction about splitting the B shares 50-for-1 in 2010, when he used Berkshire stock to help pay for the $27 billion. b differ - BRK. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 1. Stock quote for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Originally it was 1/30. By accessing this page, you agree to the following. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. Since I sold my shares in January 2011, Berkshire Hathaway has continued to soar. Download image Download data Embed chart. In other words, book value is the company's total. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. BRK Inc (OTCBB:BRKK), established in 2008, is a cutting edge sports and entertainment marketing company. The S&P 500. Most recent charts. We looked at it as a stealth housing play and a backdoor investment in the beaten-down banks we simply couldn't bring ourselves to buy directly. Birkshire has generated 21% market return whereas S&P 500 return was 10% during this time period.


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Non-scifi TV shows you should be watching, according to Comic-Con
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Every year at San Diego Comic-Con, fans are startled to find that programming includes TV series like Glee and Dexter. SDCC organizers say these are shows that fans "will enjoy." Check out this year's titles and see if you agree.
I'm not sure why all of these shows are appearing at SDCC later this month, though there are obvious reasons in some cases. The top two reasons for a non-genre show making a bow at SDCC seem to be 1) it features a beloved genre actor (like Nathan Fillion in Castle); or 2) it involves scientists who geek out a lot, or people who are geeky in some other way (like the nerds in Glee). Recently, SDCC rep David Glanzer told Entertainment Weekly:
There may be programs that film and TV fans will enjoy, but our hope is that they'll also take part in some of the comics stuff. If we can get someone in for Glee and they discover something else, then we have fulfilled our mission.
Without further ado, are some of the non-genre shows that SDCC thinks you'll like, with possible reasons why.
It's about a secret CIA agent, which is possibly geeky. It's animation, which is kind of like comics (???). Plus there is an alien.
Weird, sarcastic animated series about a superspy in an alternate universe where the Soviet Union is still active in 2010. Of course this is at SDCC.
There are no aliens or superspies, but this hit comedy about socially-awkward physicists has won the heart of geeks the world over.
An animated sitcom about a guy who owns a burger joint, and his family. Honestly I have no clue why this is at SDCC. Geeks like burgers?
Two things are going for this show: It's all about mega-nerdy forensic scientists, solving weird crimes; and it costars Whedonverse alum David Boreanaz. SDCC win.
A cult hit about a superspy "burned" by the agency he worked for, and trying to make things right. Serious spy geekery, plus it costars the geek god himself, Bruce Campbell. Major SDCC bait.
Combine Whedonverse alum Nathan Fillion (Captain Tightpants!) with a story about a crime writer teamed up with a crime fighter. Add funny dialogue. Get total awesomeness.
It's the story of an ordinary serial killer, just trying to do his job and deal with family while continuing his killing rampages in peace. There's not much science. But if you think about it, this is really the story of a monster trying to make his way in the world. Kind of like a vampire without all the fangbanging.
Sure it's a funny show, but what makes Family Guy appropriate for SDCC? Like Bob's Burgers, I think this one gets included because SDCC organizers think of comic books when they see animation.
Any show whose fans call themselves "gleeks" deserves a spot at SDCC.
Why is this here? Is it coasting on "sort of like Burn Notice" credentials? Relying on nerd nostalgia for pop culture of days gone by? Must be BSG alum Grace Park and Lost alum Daniel Dae Kim.
This series about a bunch of sadistic losers who lie, cheat, and steal their way into bar money has been a cult favorite. But why is it at SDCC? I really have no idea.
A British show that satirizes kids educational programming, which recently aired on Adult Swim. You must see it to understand the sheer weirdness of it all. Apparently the creators are working on a US spinoff.
A guy with the dubious superpower of "strong observational skills" pretends to be a psychic and helps police solve crimes. Plus it's funny. Psychology geekery places this in the SDCC camp.
Outlaw motorcycle guys. Um, why is this here? Are any of the characters prone to turning into guys with flaming skulls? No. Motorcycles are sciencey? Hmmm - I'm dubious.
Why is this show at SDCC? If it weren't, there would be a nerd riot. That is all.
Family Guy spinoff. Still not sure why either show is at SDCC.
Burn Notice wannabe.