And I'm pumped about all the "let's finally stop reading only dead white guys" sentiment. But I've got one small bone to pick here: Govinnage's piece didn't mention any Latin Americans or Latinos. Outside of the great James Baldwin, she didn't even bother to name drop anyone from the Western Hemisphere.
So why—given our lengthy literary tradition—have people of Latin American descent been unceremoniously axed from the annals of the written word, especially given the column's focus on writers of color? Sure, Govinnage's Australia is geographically removed from the Americas. But perhaps it's more a case of—consciously or otherwise—denying Latin American authors and their US counterpart's agency in the literary world, where the most indigenous works are left to rot at the margins with the most European given a place among the classics of the Global North. You can't choose to be a Great Latin American Author—the literary tradition of the Western Hemisphere belongs exclusively to the US because, you know, cultural dominance and stuff. Your Latin Americanness (or indigeneity or nativeness) is incidental to your writing.
Whatever. Latin American literature is changing, though the structures that keep the the works themselves tied down—government sponsorship, the importance of English translation, etc.—haven't budged. So let's stop perpetuating the cycle. We all know that the vast lands from Ciudad Juárez to Patagonia have more to offer than Gabriel Garcia Márquez and Isabel Allende, Octavio Paz and Mario Vargas Llosa.
So back away from One Hundred Years of Solitude and toss that old paperback of La casa de los Espíritus into the book donation bin, because Latin America's rich literary heart was beating long before "the Boom," long before colonization, even—and it hasn't slowed yet.
Roberto Bolaño (Chile/Spain) Bolaño turned every perverse and desperate sensation you've ever felt into words. If you're pissed off and/or under 30, you've almost definitely read The Savage Detectives. Graduate to the big kid stuff with 2666, a 900-page beast, or one of El Último Maldito's collections of verse, like The Romantic Dogs.
Julio Cortázar (Argentina) Gabo's star may shine the brightest, but Cortázar is acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the Boom of Latin American literature. And unlike Garcia Márquez, this Argentina native writes about more than just really old dudes hooking up with prepubescent prostitutes, instead choosing to delve into the intricacies of youth, expectations, and guilt. Bonus: Cortázar's Hopscotch is widely considered the predecessor of Bolaño's Detectives.
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz (Mexico) Studying Latin American history in college, we ended up talking about Sor Juana in pretty much every class, mostly because she—a nun, poet and early model feminist born in the Spanish Empire in the mid 1600s who wrote in her native tongue as well as in Nahuatl—is among the first Spanish-language figures in Mexican literature. She famously penned the line: "I don't study to know more, but to ignore less." And any collection of Sor Juana's poetry is worth picking up.
Gloria Anzaldúa (Texas) Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza is the Holy Grail of Chicano studies, written by one of the baddest Chicanas and queer theorists of all time. And written from Aztlán—part United States, part Mexico—the book exists at a crossroads not only for Latinos, but for anyone who has ever felt like a walking contradiction.
Belli was a Sandinista guerrilla in the lucha against the Somoza dictatorship, though she's been openly critical of the FSLN government in recent years. Most of Belli's writings focus on gender issues, but her novel The Inhabited Woman, the story of a "modern" woman compelled to join a revolutionary struggle after she is, er, possessed by a pre-colonial indigenous woman, hauntingly melds the pre- and post-1491 worlds.
By all accounts, Che was a mediocre doctor and an abysmal diplomat. But as a guerilla, Guevara was dynamic and decisive, fluid and inspiring. Same goes for the OG of insurgency's writings. The Cuban Revolution's own Renaissance Man left behind dozens of published works. And reading Guevara—from the Kerouac-esque Motorcycle Diaries to the slightly less readable Guerilla Warfare—is a thrilling peak into the mind of one of the most polarizing figures in all of Latin America.
The author of Geographies of Home was born in the DR just two short years after the Trujillo dictatorship toppled. And like some other works that deal with that dark era of Dominican history, Perez's novel centers on a Dominican immigrant family in the US, struggling with the cycle of abuse, ethnic schizophrenia and self-hate that garnered momentum from all they experienced under the trujillato. Pérez's writing is unique, but don't be surprised if you're reminded of a certain other novel about Dominicans in NY—published 8 years later.
Otherwise known as the real-life Úlises Lima, Santiago's Advice from 1 Disciple of Marx to 1 Heidegger Fanatic has been compared to Allen Ginsberg's "Howl." Just do yourself a favor and read it.


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Q: Wildfly - 10 docs\schema disconnect with actual configuration - ActiveMQ I am trying to figure out an effective way of configure the

subsystem xmlns="urn:jboss:domain:messaging-activemq:1.0"

ActiveMQ subsystem in the standalone.xml.
I find the widlfly 10 documentation on this subsystem sufficient to get you started.
But clearly lacking when you want to further tune Active MQ behavior.
(e.g. http://activemq.apache.org/how-do-i-configure-10s-of-1000s-of-queues-in-a-single-broker-.html)
For understanding what is posisble or not with ActiveMQ, I prefer to and I try to use the active MQ as the primary source of documentation.
My expectation,  in the end, is that I should be able to find a way configure the active mq features explained on their documentation in the wildfly standalone.xml configuration, somehow.
That Wildfly is acting as an interface to configure ActiveMQ, but that it does not act as a limitation to what I can configure.
This is the part I am struggling with.
Once I have read the ActiveMQ documentation and I have an idea about a feature I want to test out. I then go hunting on how to update my standalone.xml to configure the jms broker appropriately, I need to hunt for the XML elements and attributes that would allow me to do this.
So with this context in hand, here are the questions:
(a) Why is that the:
docs\schema\jboss-as-messaging_1_0.xsd to jboss-as-messaging_3_0.xsd
Are inconsistent with the configuration that must actually get written in the standalone.xml.
For example, if we look at the address-setting element.
In the Wildfly 10 official documentation and locally on my machine, this element can be configured through atrributes as illustrated next.
<address-setting name="#" slow-consumer-threshold="20" message-counter-history-day-limit="10" page-size-bytes="2097152" max-size-bytes="10485760" max-delivery-attempts="-1" expiry-address="jms.queue.ExpiryQueue" dead-letter-address="jms.queue.DLQ"/>

On the other hand, if we look at the XSD of subsytem, the address-setting type should be composed of elements not attributes.
<xs:complexType name="address-settingType">
   <xs:all>
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="dead-letter-address" type="xs:string" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="expiry-address" type="xs:string" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="redelivery-delay" type="xs:long" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="max-delivery-attempts" type="xs:int" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="max-size-bytes" type="xs:long" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="page-size-bytes" type="xs:long" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="page-max-cache-size" type="xs:int" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="address-full-policy" type="addressFullMessagePolicyType" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="message-counter-history-day-limit" type="xs:int" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="last-value-queue" type="xs:boolean" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="redistribution-delay" type="xs:long" />
      <xs:element maxOccurs="1" minOccurs="0" name="send-to-dla-on-no-route" type="xs:boolean" />
   </xs:all>
   <xs:attribute name="match" type="xs:string" use="required"/>
</xs:complexType>

This is a problem to me.
Because if you cannot find a documentation page for every single attribute that you can configure, then I would expect to find an XSD that has this technical level of detail in there. Then I can idependently of how up to do date or detailed the documentation is, find my way to set the features I want to enable/disable or tune.
But if the XSDs I find are not consistent with the configuration I end up writing on the stanadalone.xml and which is working, I cannot really trust the XSD as a reliable source of information for features that I can configure.
So, on the one hand, I am configuring attributes on an element. On the other hand, I have an XSD that tells me I should be using elements withing elements.
Which is it?
(b) The next question is about the scope of configuration that is posisble to do.
I want to know if our ability to configure ActiveMQ subsystem via standalone.xml is limited or if we have full capability of configuring the subsytem.
For example, If you look at the ActiveMQ page on per-destination policies.
http://activemq.apache.org/per-destination-policies.html
There are features that can be configured such as:
"optimizedDispatch"
Which is recommended by ActiveMQ if you are going to configured hundreds of queues in an active MQ broker.
Hunting the XSDs for optimizedDispatch policy, I find no mention of this configuration element in either the form of an element or attribute.
Can I actually configure this behavior on the destinations or not?
I would like to know how far I can go with the tuning of ActiveMQ via wildfly subsystem configuration?
Where are the boundaries between what ActiveMQ supports and what the wildfly stand alone xml supported configuration allows me to Tune.
Can anyone bring some light to these two questions?
Kindest regards.

A: WildFly comes with ActiveMQ Artemis as the messaging system, not the older and classic ActiveMQ.
These two brokers are different:

*

*http://activemq.apache.org/how-does-activemq-compare-to-artemis.html

*http://activemq.apache.org/artemis/migration/index.html
You can find the ActiveMQ Artemis documentation in the website at:

*

*http://activemq.apache.org/artemis/
And WildFly also has some documentation at:

*

*https://docs.jboss.org/author/display/WFLY10/Messaging+configuration

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REVIEW: Ragtime (Drury Lane Oakbrook)
Drury Lane scores big with epic musical "Ragtime"
Drury Lane Oakbrook presents
Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow
by Terrance McNally (book), Stephen Flaherty (music), Lynn Ahrens (lyrics)
directed/choreographed by Rachel Rockwell
at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook (map)
through May 23 (more info)
'What can happen in a year?' Father's question is an expectation that life is simple and predictable.
The reality is birth, death, emancipation, persecution, obsession, syncopation. In 1906, the regularity in life takes unexpected turns as Drury Lane Oakbrook presents Ragtime The Musical. The show focuses on the lives of three groups: WASPs, blacks, and immigrants. In the New York suburbs, a wealthy family breaks the monotony with wild excursions and celebrity stalking. In Harlem, a successful black piano player decides to search for his lost love. Just off the boat, an Jewish immigrant artist and his daughter arrive with nothing but optimistic anticipation. Three distinctly different rhythms unexpectedly intersect to create a new tune. Ragtime celebrates a year in American history by paralleling the adaption of ragtime music with socio-economic changes of the time period. The results are a stunning history lesson intertwined with melodies of hope and change.
Under the skillful direction and choreography of Rachel Rockwell, the tempo never misses a beat. Rockwell strikes all the right notes with this multi-talented cast. Quentin Earl Darrington (Coalhouse) is the powerhouse of emotional range in song and act. His tune changes throughout the show – regret, love, vengeance. Darrington connects the audience with his story based on heart wrenching hope. His "The Wheels of a Dream" duet with Valisia LeKae (Sarah) is flawless. LeKae is a perfect match-up and their onstage chemistry is the epic-love-story-kind. Cory Goodrich (Mother) is marvelous in an understated and nonchalant way. Goodrich's character changes her family's life dramatically with simple choices. Her transformation is most baffling to Father played by Larry Adams. In a pivotal song, Adams is perplexed as he sings, 'I thought I knew what love was but these lovers play different music.'
With inspirational paternal love, Mark David Kaplan (Tateh) chases a train for a teary-eyed audience impact. Alongside the principals, smaller and famous roles engage curiosity. Emma Goldman (Catherine Lord) influences as a social reformer. Evelyn Nesbit (Summer Naomi Smart) is the Brittany Spears of the time period…whee! Harry Houdini (Stef Tovar) mystifies as a successful immigrant. Booker T. Washington (James Earl Jones II) commands integration and respect.
Surprisingly, this blockbuster musical starts with a stark stage. The introduction of characters is a popped up portrait of perfection. Literally, group entrances are elevated from below stage. As the three groups multiply across the stage, the unique flair of costume distinction, designed by Santo Loquasto, is a spectacular visual. Costumes, projections, lighting, moments of tasty eye candy decorate this show. From silhouettes marching to swimmers bathing, the imagery dances to the ragtime.
'And there was distant music, simple and somehow sublime. Giving the nation a new syncopation. The people called it Ragtime!'
Paralleling life's happenstance, my performance had some twists not necessarily planned. There seemed to be an issue with lighting up the solo singers in the first few scenes. A momentary blip broke the backdrop illusion with a 'Microsoft word computer screen' projection. Initially, the audio seemed hollow. I was uncertain if it was a microphone or acoustic issue. It either cleared up or my engrossment made it a moot point. All in all, this production was amazing. It left me reinforced that a gesture of kindness changes life's courses and bewildered about men's obsessions with cars.
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REVIEW: Ring around the Guillotine (Chemically Imbalanced)
Time travel for the jilted
Chemically Imbalanced Theater presents
Ring Around the Guillotine
Written by Chris Tawfik and Anthony Ellison
Directed by Anthony Ellison
at CI Theater, 1420 W. Irving Park (map)
through May 23rd (more info)
The cure for being dumped? Finding love in an unexpected place and time… like a prison 600 years ago. Chemically Imbalanced Theater presents Ring Around The Guillotine, a lustful comedy about time travel. In modern day, Tyler is drinking away her break-up. Her supportive coworker gives her a gift of an antique ring and rose. Putting on the ring, Tyler is transported back in time to Magical France. The country is in duress. The queen and king are mourning the death of their daughter and lamenting the ambitions of their son, Carvier. Tyler beams into Carvier's jail cell, who has been sentenced to the guillotine for killing his love, Princess Camille. Tyler is Camille's splitting image. Ring Around The Guillotine is a soap operatic comedy with new age mystique against a renaissance backdrop.
This cast knows how to have a good time. They're trying to not only crack up the audience, but also each other. Emily Harpe (Tyler) is hilarious as a messy drunk rebounder. Ashley Thornton (Beth) is the career-minded pizza manager with amusing fixations on her employees and work policies. Ross Compton (Randy) animates his scenes with chuckle-worthy delivery. Guillotine-licking Mat Labotka (Felipe) is the creepy prince playing over-the-top queen to Connor Tillman's (Chester) straight man. Tillman's dead pan slaps the punch line. The entire ensemble, with collective bios boasting extensive improv training, is a riot!
From the moment of arrival, you're plunged into two stories. The contemporary story is relatable. Jilted girl, weirdo manager, pizza – got it. The period piece story is more challenging. It's elegantly delivered by Jo Scott (Queen) and Martin Monahan (King), but the significance of what is occurring isn't quickly digestible. Anthony Ellison directed and co-wrote Guillotine with Chris Tawfik The basic story is interesting and the dialogue is witty. At the same time, however, some of the initial scenes in Magical France don't explain the set up clearly. The back and forth time travel adds to the delayed clarity. Scene changes go dark; a few of the transitions seem unnecessarily long. But this is allayed by the fact that energetic Cyndi Lauper soundbites fill the transitions, so "She Bops" provides a necessary distraction from an over-long break. Pop music, gags galore, people making out – Chemically Imbalanced Theater has invited you to party with them. Plus it's BYOB and they'll provide the entertainment.
Running April 9-May 23. Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm. Tickets $15. Running Time: Ninety minutes with no intermission
Filed under: 2010 Reviews, Chemically Imbalanced, Comedy, Katy Walsh | Tagged: Anthony Ellison, Ashley Thornton, Chemically Imbalanced Theater, Chris Tawfik, Conner Tillman, Cyndi Lauper, Deleece Restaurant, Emily Harpe, Jo Scott, Kirk Mason, Martin Monahan, Mat Lobotka, Ring Around Guillotine Chicago review, Ring Around Guillotine review, Ring Around the Guillotine, Ross Compton |	Leave a comment »
REVIEW: Abe's in a Bad Way (Free Street Theater)
The American psyche exposed in "Abe"
Free Street Theater presents
Abe's in a Bad Way
directed by Anita Evans
at Pulaski Park Field House, 1419 W. Blackhawk (map)
through April 17th (more info)
In every collective conscious experience, there is a print left on the human psyche so that everyone is feeling that thing in a familiar way. Some will say that they can't put a name to it until another experience comes to clarify what occurred. A light bulb goes on and one is left wondering, "Why didn't I think of that?" The very talented performers of the youth ensemble of Free Street Theater have provided a brilliant exposure of Abraham Lincoln with Abe's in a Bad Way.
This production is called a string musical installation and stretches the boundaries of what is called theater. One is spellbound experiencing the performers' revelation of Abraham Lincoln's last days – done with impeccable timing and flashes of dark humor.
The action starts with a vignette from the play Our American Cousin, which was playing at the Ford Theater on that fateful night. It is a funny enactment of what was most definitely mediocre 19th-century theater. When the shot rings out, the scene is set for the an entire country in the state of shock. The sound of the Long String instruments, a guitar, and box/block percussion provide a stirring dirge-like atmosphere. A doctor appears downstage to add a leit motif of dialogue, detailing the President's last hours. It is factual and yet haunting to hear what is discovered to be the actual medical transcription of Lincoln's heart rate, respiration, and pulse.
There are projections upstage that show Lincoln's personal life as well as the history of his days in office. We see through these images not only a country dealing with grief and sadness over the assassination, but also the grief and mourning of his family. Ultimately it is shown that Lincoln dealt with through constant grief and depression all while governing a nation divided. His marriage to Mary Todd was seen as a sudden decision and their union was fraught with tragedy and division.
The show's depiction of the stages of depression and anger is a very intense experience. A player sits in the iconic pose of the Lincoln Memorial in a rail back chair while being berated with a twisted 'this is your life Abe' tirade. There is a young woman sitting at the foot of the President who taunts Lincoln (Amber Smith) with the details of his sudden marriage and children's deaths. Then there is what was perceived to be his political failures recited as a bitter litany. His failure to be elected senator and a hard fought national election of which the result was immediate secession by Southern states and the Civil War. The sepia toned daguerreotypes on the screen behind project pictures of his children, along with images from Civil War battles, piles of bodies stacked into piles, make the era seem more current than ages ago.
Another wonderful scene involves the ghost of Lincoln's son Willie, standing in front of his gravestone, comforting his father with talk about heaven. A haunting tune is sung in the background as Willie tells the dying president that being dead is easy. As the doctor pronounces Lincoln dead, the ensemble takes the stage and echoes the dying breath in relief and acceptance to an adaptation of Walt Whitman's "O Captain" set to music.
The performances of these young people are professional and on a par with the most stringently trained Method actors. At a post show talk about their creative process, it suddenly occurred to me that these were teenagers. The crackling energy and excitement of being on stage was running through the room. They explained how they created Abe's in a Bad Way. This is a product of extensive research on depression and the details that made up the life of Lincoln and his family. Also explained were some of the nuts and bolts of blocking on stage, and the stream of consciousness and improvisation that went into creating the dialogue and physical movement for the different stages of grief. Also present were Director Anita Evans and Musical Director Stone to answer questions or elaborate on the process of creating this production. Stone's musical resume includes performance with String Theory Productions. The instruments sat on a coffin base and an antique trunk surrounded by American flag bunting. They look liked deconstructed pianos, a ghostly blend of harmonica, violin, zither, and percussion. Ms. Evans seemed to have a disciplined yet very respectful approach to working with these young actors, which definitely shines through in the finished product. This is not cute children's theatre – the future is now with these performers and I expect that we will be hearing from them again and again. In fact, some of the company is traveling to Thailand to create a production with Makhampon Theater in Chiang Dao, Thailand.
The performers are as follows: Chance Damon, River Damon, Danielle Davis, Sophia de Oliveria, Summer Edmonds, Giovanni Gonzalez, Karina Gonzalez, Arden Harris, Linda Millan, Nemeh Morrar, Amber Smith, and Brittany Ward. The talented ensemble also wrote the play with assistance from Director Evans and excerpts from writings about Abraham Lincoln. I encourage you to see this production. Free Street Theater is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year – 40 years of nationally-acclaimed productions and some very gifted performers. I was a day camp kid on a field trip to Ravinia in 1970 when I first saw Free Street. I had seen big productions in the Loop and still I thought Free Street was the coolest thing running. I had the same feeling some 40 (what??!) years later.
Abe's in a Bad Way runs through April 17th. Friday's at 7:00 and Saturday's at 2:00. Free Street is located at 1419 W. Blackhawk on the 3rd floor of the Pulaski Park Field House. Call 773-772-7248 or www.freestreet.org
Free Street Theater penetrates the mind of one miserable man who lived to make one nation indivisible.
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Daniel Radcliffe. One minute he's a boy wizard, then next he's a farting corpse, the next he's infiltrating a gang of Neo Nazis. It's hard not to have a soft spot for the man. Kind of like it's pretty easy not to have a soft spot for Neo Nazis. Take em down, Dan! Avada Kedavra!
Skinheads have been well represented in film this year, with Green Room, the story of a punk band falling into the hands of murderous Neo Nazis, being released a few months ago (RIP Anton Yelchin). And now there's Daniel Ragussis' Imperium, which sort of looks like The Departed, just with more Radcliffe and more Skinheads. Who doesn't want to see a showdown between Daniel Radcliffe and the worst blokes this side of Voldemort? The answer is nobody. We all want to see it.
Imperium stars Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Sam Trammell, Burn Gorman and Nestor Carbonell and is set for release in the United States in August, 2016.


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The History of the Berlin Wall: Its Rise, Fall and Symbolism
Gaynor Borade Apr 28, 2019
Germany stayed in the spotlight before, during and after World War II. Not only was the nation the seat of aggressive military operations, it was also the first target of the Cold War between the Communist and Capitalist blocs.
1943: The allies managed to contain Germany's aggressiveness. With the Russian tip-over and consistent defeat of the German military, entering and capturing the capital Berlin had become easier. While the Americans stormed in from the West, the Russians swept the East.
In 1945, Adolf Hitler had to succumb to the powerful intervention of the two reigning super powers and his eventual suicide and the submission of the Japanese in the East announced the end of the war.
The entry into Berlin by the two super-powers and the installation of their military resulted in a Cold War. The need to establish supremacy led to mad race to spread capitalism or communism across the continents. Berlin was the first victim.
What Kept Them Separated
The Berlin Wall was more than 140 kilometers long. The area between the fences were razed and the section came to be known as The Death Strip. It was covered with gravel, reinforced concrete, and a smooth piping to make it difficult to scale. There were mesh fences, anti-vehicle trenches and more than 116 watchtowers.
There were border crossings designed, for Berliners, foreigners and military personnel. Vehicle and pedestrian passes were also within the lay-out. There were four autobahns and access to West Berlin via four railway routes and ferries.
The Berlin Wall or Berliner Mauer was exactly what the name suggests. It was a physical barricade of sorts, separating the German Democratic Republic in the West from the Communist presence in the East. This demarcation was also referred to as the 'Iron Curtain'.
However, the implication of this stronghold went beyond Germany. It segregated western and eastern Europe and in time took the shape of power blocs extending over the continents. The wall symbolized the power crazy race for supremacy between capitalist USA and Communist Russia.
1961: The Berlin Wall separated East and West Germany ever since its construction on August 13, 1961.There were barbed wire fences along the 97 miles. The barrier was built with concrete elements and minefields were a part of the design.
During this period, the venue was at the receiving end of speculation and ridicule, much to the exhausted spirit of the Germans. People were killed while attempting to cross the Wall to meet or live with relatives. Passports were required to cross over officially, even for work daily, which of course was rare. 'Shoot at sight' orders were common.
West Germany was developed into a capitalist nation with a democratic government. On the other hand, East Germany, was established as authoritarian. They followed the communist planned economy. East Germans could not travel to West Germany.
Families were split, people lost their jobs in a suddenly hostile land. However, a common observation was that West Germany's economy and standard of living improved tremendously and there was a general unrest among the East Germans.
1989: Finally, on November 9, the wall did come down as a result of the intervention of Soviet leader Gorbachev. The crowds on either side were in a frenzy.
The celebratory atmosphere and joy was a feast for the media and families reunited. The euphoric environment called for souvenir hunters, who spared not a tiny chip of concrete or the industrial equipment that was used for the demolition.
1990: German reunification, which was denied due to the Berlin Wall after World War II, was also the outcome of the demolition of the same structure, on October 3, 1990.
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Mechanical Engineering Podcasts – Ten Interesting Tips
by AWE Staff
Free and accessible round the clock, podcasts offer in-depth and carefully prepared content – including about mechanical engineering.
Since you can listen to them any time, any place, podcasts are essentially an extension of the conventional radio format – and an increasingly popular one at that. According to an eminent online study conducted by German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, around 22 percent of 14 to 29 year-olds in Germany listened to at least one podcast a week in 2018. That's quite a jump from the two percent recorded in 2012. Podcasts are becoming ever more important in a professional context too, providing listeners with a rundown of the very latest developments in their sector. Be it on a smartphone, tablet or computer, listeners can subscribe to their favorite podcasts and play them exactly when it suits them best – when their mind is clear but their hands are tied because they're on the road, busy with coursework or out for a jog.
Mechanical engineering topics in a podcast
Besides the ten English and German mechanical engineering podcasts discussed in this blog post, the lecture hall series from Deutschlandfunk Nova and the engineering section on podcampus offer introductory podcasts for mechanical engineering students and anyone looking to broaden their horizons. There are even special search engines (e.g. fyyd.de and listennotes.com) that help you track down podcasts about specific subjects, such as mechanical engineering, so you can find exactly what you're looking for.
1. Project management in mechanical engineering
Technical projects in particular, such as mechanical engineering projects, bring special requirements in terms of planning and logistics. That's why project management coach Jörg Walter created a blog and podcast dedicated to the practical planning and management of mechanical engineering projects. Besides interviewing industry experts, Walter closely examines topics and matters such as "Why you need to set goals and how it do it" and "3 reasons why you should have a project filter".
2. AI in industry
This relatively new podcast looks at the fundamental aspects and applications of AI in industry. Machine learning projects at mechanical engineering companies and AI are the specialisms of Peter Seeberg, who co-hosts this weekly podcast with Robert Weber, a trade journalist for industry matters. Other focal points include AI applications, standards, training and development, make-or-buy decisions and ethical demands for AI in manufacturing.
3. KIT.audio
"KIT.audio" is a podcast produced by the Karlsruher Institute of Technology (KIT). Those of you who know KIT will have already guessed that these monthly podcasts discuss current research topics, particularly to promote an understanding of the research work involved. The aim behind "KIT.audio" is to enable listeners to "hear research", with renowned radio journalists and podcast hosts working alongside scientists at KIT to create enjoyable, insightful content and really set the scene using voice recordings, soundscapes and effects.
4. The Modellansatz podcast
Another podcast from KIT that may well be of interest to mechanical engineers and engineers in general looks at how scientists work and what inspires them. Dubbed "Modellansatz" ("model-based approach"), this podcast is a series of discussions with researchers, scientists and teaching staff about their profession in mathematics. With no other discipline likely to have more or more diverse applications, the methods used in mathematics form the basis for further research in a string of other fields.
5. Allesnetz IoT podcast
Well versed in IoT, connected cars and smart mobility, Leonid Lezner has focused intensively on the world of interconnectivity and Industry 4.0 and provides his listeners with regular updates on these subjects. Lezner is a software engineer and project manager, and currently works for Volkswagen. Another podcast from Lezner we recommend you tune into is "Firmenfunk".
6. Zukunftsarchitekten – the art of system engineering
This is a project management podcast specially created for people who want to push back boundaries, providing practical tips and ideas for successfully taking projects to the next level. A modern-day troubleshooter in project management, Maik Pfingsten shares his expertise and experience with his listeners. In his episodes, he particularly highlights the importance of looking at the entire value-added chain in projects and explains where stumbling blocks might be lurking to trip up project managers.
7. omega tau
"Just the right podcast for an engineer looking to relax." We suspect this quote on the "omega tau" website perfectly reflects the aim behind this science and engineering podcast, which picks out topics corresponding to the exact interests of its engineering target group. With a mix of German and English-language episodes available, listeners across the globe can enjoy learning about the worlds of science and engineering.
8. Podcast for Makers (MakerCast)
"Podcast for Makers" is all about passionate people who work in CNC machining, welding, manufacturing, 3D printing and woodworking, to name but a few examples. The episodes reveal the fascinating stories behind these "makers", who also get a chance to talk about their work. Be it in a production plant, garage or barn – every guest is interviewed right where the making and creating happens.
9. Resonator
"Resonator" is the research podcast of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, offering a collection of discussions about science, scientists and research. Each episode involves an interview with an expert on a particular topic, with lots of fascinating facts and interesting information shared.
10. Talking Industrial Automation podcast
The "Talking Industrial Automation" podcast is a must for anyone interested in cutting-edge manufacturing and processing, with episodes focusing on the latest trends in integration technology. This podcast is perfect for manufacturers, end users, customers, suppliers and system integrators interested in industrial automation. The content, available in English only, is provided by the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA), an alliance of system integrators for industrial automation technology.
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7 – Park Güell
Park Güell, declared a World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful parks in the world and another of the essential places to see in Barcelona.
This huge fairytale park by Antonio Gaudí surprises all visitors with its sculptures, fountains and buildings inspired by the undulating forms of nature. One of our favorite corners is the Plaza de la Naturaleza, which has on one side a wavy bench full of beautiful mosaics and incredible views of the entire city.
The most famous image of the park and one of the typical souvenirs of Barcelona is found in the Dragon Staircase, a grand staircase with a fountain and the famous dragon sculpture.
Other interesting corners of the park are the Sala Hipóstila, the Casa del Guarda, the Pórtico de la Lavandera and the Jardines de Austria, although it is best to wander aimlessly and be amazed.
A few years ago access to the park was restricted and it was no longer free. In addition, entry is allowed only every half hour to a quota of 400 people, so long lines form, especially in high season and weekends. A good way to avoid them is to book this guided tour of the park. If you do not want to take a guided tour, we recommend that you book this ticket in advance.
Visiting hours: every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
8 – Viewpoints of Barcelona
Another of the best things to do in Barcelona is to go up to one of its natural viewpoints or located in buildings to watch the sunset over the city or simply enjoy the views.
In addition to Park Güell, these are our favorite viewpoints of Barcelona:
Montjuic: This iconic mountain located 175 meters high offers views of the entire city from various points such as: the Montjuic Castle, the National Art Museum of Catalonia, the Gardens of the Mirador del Alcalde and the cable car.
Basilica Santa Maria del Pi: This church offers the best panoramic views of the old town from its huge bell tower over 50 meters high.
Bunkers del Carmel: located in the upper area of Turó de la Rovira, 250 meters above sea level, this viewpoint is perfect for a sunset picnic next to the remains of anti-aircraft bunkers and incredible views of the city.
Tibidabo: located in the Sierra de Collserola, more than 500 meters high, it is an excellent viewpoint as well as having a fun amusement park to visit in Barcelona.
9 – Casa Milà (Mila house)
Going up the Paseo de Gràcia from the emblematic Plaza de Cataluña you will reach Casa Milà, another of Gaudí's most famous works to visit in Barcelona.
This modernist building, built between 1906 and 1912, was popularly called La Pedrera for its sober stone facade, forming wavy arches. During this stage, Gaudí was in one of his most creative moments, providing new architectural solutions that would take him to the top of architecture with his naturalistic style, which is reflected in this building.
In addition to its façade, it is worth taking a tour of its interior passing through the old floor of the Señor Milá located on the first floor and going up until reaching the roof terrace, which marvels with its large ventilation towers and chimneys transformed into works of art.
As in all the works carried out by this architect, endless queues form at the entrance, so it is advisable to book this entrance in advance.
Also, an original way to visit La Pedrera is to book this night visit that includes an audiovisual show on the roof.
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When the world's fastest-growing retailer needed a logistics solution in America's largest consumer market, it looked no further than San Bernardino County, Calif.
Amazon opened the doors to its 1-million-sq.-ft. distribution center in San Bernardino on Oct. 18, 2012, and barely nine months later the Seattle-based giant announced it would hire 100 additional workers at its 1,000-employee complex in the state's largest county. The firm will also add another 515,000 sq. ft. to its facility.
The hiring is part of Amazon's push to create 5,000 new jobs at the company's fulfillment centers around the country — and nowhere is the retailing giant more eager to move goods to market than in the 22-million-person market of Southern California.
BNSF Railway is one of the major rail carriers operating in San Bernardino County, the largest in land mass in the entire U.S.
The new jobs pay well too — typically 30 percent higher than the wages of employees in traditional retail outlets. Full-time Amazon workers also qualify for stock grants. Over the past five years, this benefit has added an average of 9 percent to base pay annually.
Amazon joins a rapidly growing array of companies that are choosing to expand in San Bernardino County, which is the largest in the United States with a total area of 20,160 sq. miles. With 24 municipalities, the county boasts a population of 2 million-plus and a work force exceeding 900,000.
In recent months, Samsung, Dell, Altec, Zollner, Advanced Call Center Technologies, Sutter Health and many others have joined Amazon in the race to capture a foothold in this market.
"By the first quarter of 2014, I fully expect to expand my operation in Rancho."
Ed Miller, director of logistics at MCS Frame, is one of those site selectors who's betting big on San Bernardino County. His firm recently moved an extensive logistics operation into a 110,000-sq.-ft. facility in Rancho Cucamonga near Interstates 10 and 15 and the Ontario International Airport.
Trident Case is a mobile device case manufacturer that recently made the decision to bring much of its manufacturing back from China to the U.S.
MCS is not alone. In the past year, the county has seen significant expansions from a number of industrial firms including Updike Distribution Logistics in Ontario (158,100 sq. ft.); M. Block & Sons (53,962 sq. ft.); and Trident Case in Rancho Cucamonga (42,000 sq. ft.).
The Trident Case move is especially significant as the mobile device case maker shifts more of its manufacturing to the U.S. from China.
According to Lip Yow, president and founder of Trident Case, the firm started operations in 2010 in a 2,000-sq.-ft.f actory in Chino, Calif., and has since grown to more than 111,000 sq. ft. including its new facility in Rancho and a 74,000-sq.-ft. corporate headquarters in Ontario.
Yow says the firm plans to move 50 to 75 percent of its manufacturing business from China to Southern California, with about 75 new jobs landing in Rancho by the end of this year.
To date, Trident Case has invested about $4 million into its facilities in the county, and Luzzi notes that the firm will invest another $2 million to $3 million over the next 12 months.
The county also assisted Lollicup USA Inc., a specialty beverage maker, supplier and retailer, in an expansion and relocation of its U.S. headquarters to Chino. The company will soon move into its new state-of-the-art 300,000-sq.-ft. facility currently being built on Kimball Avenue.
The move adds more than 40 positions to Lollicup's 180-employee operation and represents an investment of more than $12 million in equipment and office improvements.
Another big deal announced this summer was from Nordstrom-owned HauteLook, which chose San Bernardino County for a major relocation and expansion. The online retailer announced July 8 that it will move into a 604,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in the city of San Bernardino this fall.
The company is moving to the Glen Helen Distribution Center on Glen Helen Parkway as part of a 10-year lease agreement. The relocation more than doubles HauteLook's space from its current 300,000-sq.-ft. Fontana location.
John Andrews, economic developer for the city of Ontario, says he has seen similar success stories in his own community. Major expansion projects in Ontario this year include Cardenas Markets' corporate headquarters and distribution center (420,000 sq. ft.); Hofer Ranch Industrial Park's new 612,000-sq.-ft. distribution facility for Samsung; Interstate Trade Centre developed by Hillwood (520,161 sq. ft.); Aaren Scientific (68,000 sq. ft.); Passport Foods (106,000 sq. ft.); and the Milliken Grade Separation construction project at Milliken Avenue and Airport Drive ($45 million).
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What "One Stock" is Motley Fool referring to?
Discussion in 'International Markets' started by imaginator, Feb 13, 2008.
Does anyone subscribe to Motley Fool newsletter? I receive an ad saying they have info of "The One Stock To invest In Now" that will give huge profit akin to investing with Warren Buffett. Does anyone know what stock is he talking about?
Anyone subscribe to this newsletter?
Along Once in 10 Years"
Investors will look back on February 12, 2008, and wonder what they were thinking. Some will kick themselves. Others will mark a turning point in their financial and personal lives.
"The planets are aligning for investors like us."
I heard that recently from the grumpiest value investor I've met in 20 years -- and one of the best, too.
You'll hear why I see dollar signs when this gentleman says the planets are aligning for us just ahead.
New! Stocks 2008: The Investor's Guide to the Year Ahead -- 11 top stocks for 2008, handpicked by a team of the nation's top equity analysts.
I'll even show you how I'm personally using his simple strategy to build my own wealth. And how I'll sleep better tonight as a result.
And why the stodgiest value investor you'll ever meet insists that events are conspiring to make some of us extremely wealthy.
If you're as impressed as I was, I'd love to tell you about a little-known company this same investor calls "The One Stock to Own for the Next 10 Years."
I think you'll be amazed how it reminds you of a younger version of Warren Buffett's $180 billion moneymaker, Berkshire Hathaway.
If you're not too familiar with the Berkshire Hathaway story, you probably do know its founder, Mr. Buffett -- after all, he's the third-richest man in the world.
But it may surprise you to hear that since the 1970s, ordinary Berkshire Hathaway investors just like you and me have seen their investments rise by more than 5,500%.
Investors like Bill and Carol Angle, the young couple who invested $30,000 -- almost their entire life savings -- and walked off with over $300 million!
Or like David Gottesman, who piled up $368 million, or Ernest Williams and his family, who grew their investment into $250 million!
Now let's be realistic. You and I both know the Berkshire miracle doesn't come along more than once in a lifetime. But suppose you could do half... or even a quarter... as well.
We'd still be talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars of extra cash, if not more. And that's entirely reasonable for a company that's proven it can follow the Berkshire model to a "T" -- like this one has.
My name is Paul Elliott. I'm 43 years old. I invest and write about the markets for a living, yet I missed out on the Berkshire Hathaway stock market miracle. If you did too, this is your second chance.
But just like Berkshire, this company is accumulating a mammoth stockpile of cash -- almost $400 million and growing. Also like Berskshire Hathaway, this company has seasoned leadership that knows how to put that cash to use, snapping up profitable investments at fire-sale prices.
In short, this $4.81 billion company is following the very same battle-tested strategy that built Berkshire into a $180 BILLION global powerhouse. No wonder the herd on Wall Street is finally catching on.
This exclusive report, "The One REMARKABLE Stock to Own Now!"
Gives you all the details on what could be the next Berkshire Hathaway -- the one investment that has made thousands of investors millionaires!
Plus, if you act right now, we'll also reserve your copy of a brand-new report revealing 11 TOP immediately actionable stock picks set to soar in 2008.
In the last few years, every dollar you held in this stock would have more than doubled. In fact, since I first sent you an email just like this one, the stock is up more than 46%.
Meanwhile, how would you have fared holding shares in the S&P 500? Not nearly so well, I'm afraid.
That's right, by holding just this one SAFE stock, you would've left most stock investors in the dust. Not to mention most mutual funds.
And yes, that includes all the folks who shrewdly bought the smaller, riskier, and faster-moving stocks of the Russell 2000.
So, you're right to wonder: Why would the stodgiest, most conservative value investor I know allow me to write you about a company that's recently doubled in value?
Because it's just getting started. And I intend to prove that to you. But I want you to have the full story, straight from the source.
The best way I know to do this is to rush you the full report with all the details on this opportunity. It's called "The One REMARKABLE Stock to Own Now!" I'll even tell you how to download the report instantly.
Why do I call it that? Two reasons, really. First, when you buy this stock and sock it away in your account for years, you instantly increase the odds that you'll have the wealth you need when you need it most.
But that's not all. You also break free from a corrupt U.S. retirement system that the most respected voice in mutual funds calls "the next big financial crisis in this country."
And that's because, when you hold this stock (or any of the others we'll discuss today) in your own personal account, you don't pay a red cent in fees beyond your modest brokerage commission.
No finder's fees... no management fees... no marketing fees. And you'll never pay a commission or taxes associated with needless turnover.
In short, you'll pay none of the outrageous "financial intermediation" costs that routinely eat up nearly 80% OF YOUR PROFITS over the course of a long investing career.
Yes, you read that right, up to 80% of your rightful profits... PROFITS earned on your money... at YOUR risk.
I got that number directly from John Bogle, the founder of the prestigious Vanguard Group of mutual funds.
But that doesn't have to be your concern. Once you join me in following this simple plan, you stop paying ransom to a financial services industry that Mr. Bogle calls "a giant marketing system... to bring in the most money by fair means or foul."
Your profits are yours to keep compounding away until YOU decide to sell!
I'm sure you can see what a great advantage it would be if we could consistently identify the market's best stocks... then buy them and hold them in our personal accounts cost-free... essentially forever.
So what's stopping us? Well, according to Vanguard's Bogle, we've been duped by a bunch of unscrupulous fund managers and advisors, whose behavior he calls "disgusting, for lack of a better word."
In short, we're being robbed blind by an endless stream of middlemen, all looking to share in our hard-earned profits. Mr. Bogle warns us that if we want any shot at a comfortable retirement, we MUST kick these rascals to the curb.
At the same time, you may be uneasy finding stocks entirely on your own -- stocks you're comfortable buying and locking away... essentially ignoring... for years at a clip. I know the feeling.
To sleep well at night, we need a little help. Even when we buy America's best companies at the very best prices, we still need someone to keep an eye on them in case the fundamentals change.
That's why I'm so eager for you to meet my friend and advisor Philip Durell -- the value investing expert we've been discussing today.
You see, unlike most mutual fund managers or fee-based investment advisors, Philip can truly help you put your retirement rescue plan into action.
For one thing, Philip is no financial services crony. He spent 20 years as a top executive, specializing in company turnarounds. And to have the kind of success Philip had in resurrecting failing companies requires a first-rate set of valuation skills.
Of course, these same skills make him a top-notch investor and teacher, as evidenced by the impressive track record he's racked up for the investors he advises.
So, how exactly does Philip make us money?
What "One Stock" is Motley Fool refering to?
You see, the kinds of "soft numbers" and "hot stories" that work on Wall Street don't work for Philip. Instead he prefers to turn every stone. And not just price-to-earnings ratios and the other blunt instruments that slap-happy Wall Street brokers love to wave around.
This chart confirms that if you spent $1,000 exclusively on growth stocks -- beginning 7 decades ago -- you'd have grown your money into $800,000. If you put the same $1,000 into the S&P 500, you'd have $1,800,000 today. Not bad.
instead, you'd have more than $8 million!
That's right. Disrespected, unloved stocks like these actually crushed the top stocks in the S&P 500, which, of course, are the core of most "index" funds.
Now, I admit 70 years is a long time. But isn't that kind of the point? Wall Street fads come and go. You must look at the long term to know what really works.
And buying and holding those special stocks I just showed you in that graph works. Period. And Philip assures me this is the case NOW more than ever.
"These overlooked stocks are overdue."
I can't stress this enough. These very stocks turned $1,000 into $8 million over the course of EVERY TYPE OF MARKET. And right now, there's an added twist that can multiply your returns while cutting your risk dramatically.
The market's best values are also AMERICA'S TOP COMPANIES. Why? Mostly because of a rare phenomenon called the "Inverted Nifty Fifty" that I'm going to tell you all about just ahead.
"A fabulous opportunity to buy a franchise company on the cheap"
That's how Philip sums up one of his picks in the most recent issue of his Motley Fool Inside Value newsletter. And it's no surprise. Philip consistently leads Inside Value subscribers to stocks with limited downside risk and enormous upside potential.
Of course, these are the folks, including me, whom Philip is helping to "win by never losing."
The first is a century-old financial analysis franchise and a classic example of a great business Wall Street has mistakenly thrown out with the subprime bathwater.
Its light business model allows it to enjoy high profit margins and high returns on investment with minimal capital expenditure. Best of all, it returns its ample free cash flow to shareholders via frequent share repurchases.
Highly desirable recurring revenue accounts for 45% of total revenue, and the company has tremendous potential for growth overseas. Not to mention, potential competition faces large barriers to entry thanks to stringent SEC regulations in this industry.
Add all of that up and you can see why Philip thinks any money you invest in this highly respected company right now could easily double over the next three years.
And Philip's not the only one who thinks so... Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway owns nearly a fifth of this stalwart's shares.
But right now, you can build your position on the cheap. In fact, it's the exact same story with Philip's second top pick for your money now.
This under-the-radar powerhouse is a recent spinoff of a very successful business with a solid 30-year track record, and it serves as the backbone for many online banking systems.
A stunning 88% of its total revenue is recurring revenue, meaning this company always knows where its next paycheck is coming from. Its technology also has high switching costs so current clients are reluctant to consider a competitor's products.
Going forward, a newly-formed alliance with a Swiss banking company will allow this company to effectively tap what J.P. Morgan estimates to be a $7 billion market. This should unlock great value for both the company and its shareholders.
And it's a big part of the reason why Philip and his Inside Value team believe that investors who buy in now could see the value of their shares nearly double over the next three years.
Keep in mind, both of his most recent picks are vastly undervalued and could take off at any moment -- so you must consider getting both in your portfolio today.
You may have guessed that Step One of your Retirement Rescue Plan is claiming Philip's report "The One REMARKABLE Stock to Own Now!" and opening a position in the little-known company Philip calls "The Next Berkshire Hathaway."
Step Two is gradually supplementing that rock-solid core holding with a portfolio of America's best companies. Now let me tell you why there has never been a better time to get started.
Like me, you may have subscribed to investment newsletters in the past. So you know what a hassle it can be to get caught up. Heck, I've subscribed to newsletters and NEVER gotten up to speed.
But with Philip's February 2008 Issue of Inside Value you get two top picks that you can buy today -- right there on pages 2 and 4. There's no need to get paralyzed with model portfolios and buylists and heaven knows what else.
Actually, you'll get Philip's two top picks, plus TEN more of Philip's top picks -- customized to your risk tolerance -- right there on the Inside Value scorecard on page 8. That's right, Philip ranks his 10 favorite stocks for new money right now.
There's no need for you to wade through three years of back issues. After all, who has the time? Instead, you can see for yourself at once whether the service is of value to you (of course, all the archived issues are waiting for you -- when you have the time).
Now, you can see why I'm so eager to get Philip's latest issue of Inside Value into your hands right now... before Wall Street wakes up to these remarkable values.
And I don't know if I mentioned this: What if, for some reason, you don't like what you see? Well, you risk nothing.
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed by me personally and by the good name of The Motley Fool (more on this iron-clad, no-risk guarantee just ahead).
"People have called for large-caps to lead... and have been proved wrong.
However, history is on their side."
By now, I imagine you're eager to get the details on the amazing company Philip calls "The Next Berkshire Hathaway."
And I'm sure you'll want to get a look at Philip's top two value picks for new money right now, including one stock that has tremendous upside potential with virtually no downside risk.
But that's just the beginning of what I want you to have today. I'd also like to send you a 51-page research document from a handpicked team of the nation's top equity analysts, including Motley Fool co-founders David and Tom Gardner.
This just-released report highlights 11 timely investment opportunities plus a bonus wealth-building tip that could make 2008 your most profitable year ever.
And it's not necessarily what stocks you buy. It's WHEN you buy them!
To explain why, I think it's time I circled back to the "Inverted Nifty Fifty" -- and showed you exactly what it could mean for your future wealth as a successful U.S. stock investor.
Amazingly, the story has its roots way back in the 1960s. If you were investing then, you may recall how investors drove the stocks of America's top companies to astronomical levels. These bluest of the blue chips came to be called the "Nifty Fifty."
The idea was that these businesses were so rock solid you simply couldn't lose money on them. Of course, that was nonsense. In fact, because the stocks were so expensive, investors who showed up late to the party got creamed.
What investors overlooked back then was valuation. The lesson of the "Nifty Fifty" is that when investors get too enthusiastic, the shares of even a great company can become way overpriced.
But what if the exact opposite occurred? That would be called an "Inverted Nifty Fifty" -- and it would be extremely rare. In fact, this is the first time I've encountered it in more than 20 years.
As a result of the "Inverted Nifty Fifty," America's best companies are now among the cheapest on the market. It really is the investing equivalent of buying a Mercedes for the price of a Toyota.
But how can such an opportunity arise? Well, it would take a unique confluence of events.
First, profits at America's top companies would have to soar to record levels. And cash would be overflowing their coffers. Yet, the stocks will have gone nowhere fast... for at least five years running!
Cheaper than their overpriced mid- and small-cap peers. And that's precisely what's happening now -- and the potential for us to profit is enormous. But this can't last.
Re: What "One Stock" is Motley Fool refering to?
Does anyone subscribe to Motley Fool newsletter? I receive an ad saying they have info of "The One Stock To invest In Now" that will give huge profit akin to investing with Warren Buffett.
That is called marketing imaginator. Anyone promising such things can not be trusted IMO. Put him on ignore.
I don't subscribe, but I'll have a stab at NEM Newmont Mining.
Welcome to Newmont Mining Corporation, a leading gold producer with operations on five continents. Newmont is also engaged in the exploration for and acquisition of gold properties in some of the world's best gold districts.
With approximately 34,000 employees and contractors worldwide, Newmont operates core assets in North America, South America, Australia, Indonesia, and Ghana, with new mine projects currently being developed. Our mines also produce copper and silver. Newmont is committed to high standards and leadership in the areas of environmental management and health and safety for its employees and neighboring communities.
Founded in 1921 in New York City, Newmont has been trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) since 1925. In addition to the NYSE, Newmont trades on the Australian and Toronto stock exchanges. Newmont is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We invite you to explore Newmont's world of gold.
$4.81 billion company, franchise based high recent share price growth. Surely someone can pick it.
I'm certainly glad I saw this. Motley Fool just regurgitated the same schmear in a recent $199 email offer for their newsletter. It had my heart palpitating until I did some research. They are again broadcasting the "One Company" to invest in, comparing it to "Berkshire" that "made Buffet the wealthiest man alive".
They are "launching" ? a new newsletter service for the first 1500 people only??? in Australia now.
Looked so very tempting but I had to google and look here.
Some clever guy who retired at 36 to just look at good buys on the markets that will earn him, and us, well at low risk. Sounds too good to be true!
Anyone actually experienced Motley Fool people?
...Some clever guy who retired at 36 to just look at good buys on the markets that will earn him, and us, well at low risk. Sounds too good to be true!
When it comes to true (truly, I men really truly true) stories about how some young 'un made a motza and retired to the paradise of their choice, how come no-one mentions lotteries?
I mean, people really do get rich, retire to paradise etc.
Only trouble is, when buying a lottery ticket, even the most deluded among us know the odds are astronomically bad. Stock spruikers somehow don't have much to say about probability. I would suggest that the odds of getting rich by following the advice of this or that stock spruiker are also bad (ok, 1,000's to 1 against, as opposed to millions).
Still, their stories may well be true, but it's not the way to bet.
Disclaimer: comment immediately preceding is tongue-in-cheek. I do not advocate anyone follow me.
I am however a genius.
Yup. Have actually parted with my $149 also. Not because of the all-too-blatant advertising for their service, but as an ex-pom ratbag who has followed TMF UK since the 90's when I didn't have any money to invest, I rate their philosophy.
BAsically it is this: invest in shares; invest early and often, DYOR and ignore fancy claims from fund managers. Also main part of portfolio should be blue-chips with good divis, that are LTBH. They do NOT advocate trading unless you really are on top of the game.
Now I have a bit of moolah to put away, but know very little about Aussie companies, I thought their advice at $150 sounds pretty reasonable.
BTW ,in response to the question -no, I have no idea what stock either!!!
I'm not a Motley subscriber but received an email yesterday about an unnamed stock with good yield and supposed growth potential.
Then I got a further email today saying the stock actually went down 4% yesterday but that they were not worried as the value is there.
Apparently I can find out the name of the stock by subscribing!
Now this depends on what newsletter you are receiving, but if I had to guess then I'd say they were talking up Markel (NYSE: MKL). It's come up in the past on their free podcast.
I'd love to have a list of all the recommended buys from Motley (and others similar) then review them every year, year in, year out. They never seem to talk about the one's years ago that they may of suggested and never went anywhere, yet keep talking up 100% gainers and using phrases like "its the next Microsoft".
I usually find humour in the free newsletter I get, perhaps I'm just bias..
To be fair, I think it would be pretty hard to write a weekly newsletter with new ideas every week. Let's say you do 3 stocks/week, that's 150/year.
Quantity over Quality it seems.
they've been talking up LEi of late in a few articles.
I don't know if I have trouble with my eyes or the author/writer (of the article) . I could swear it says "4 of the best stocks for income-hungry investors".
As investors what we want is different to what we need. Some of us will want to take on significant risk and invest in the small-cap space, with ambitions to double or triple our investments' value over time. However, meeting our needs with a few sensible blue-chip investments will generally return a higher level of happiness, than risking losing a substantial proportion of our invested capital chasing something we are told we should want. With returns from cash-based investments currently so low, smart equity investors will be looking to steadily grow their capital and receive a steady income. This may be as they need to pay their children's school fees, pay for regular holidays, or feel comfortable in retirement.
Please remember to do your own research, if you are thinking of purchasing shares.
I was with the MF Share Advisor for 2 years got to say i think they lost there way with blatant greed, they now have 5 subscription services of which there main service Share advisor was clearly suffering from them over extending there reach i don't my Scott.P and Andrew Page they have a long term strategy that is good for beginners or long term investors. However a few of the other blokes working there sending the emails out (cough) are annoying to almost con-artist like salesmen.
I wouldn't re-subscribe ever again the service isn't bad as a once off i wouldn't say any of there recommendations in share advisor were mind blowing. But the model they subscribe too isn't necessarily wrong by quality companies and in the long term you *may* beat the market.


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Laurence EdmondsonF1 Editor
• Joined ESPN in 2009
• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011
MONTE CARLO, Monaco -- To the left of his car, Lewis Hamilton had no more than 2 square metres to make his final preparations ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. His mechanics had cordoned off the area to provide some breathing space on the heaving grid, but as soon as Hamilton returned from the national anthem ceremony the surrounding crowd inched closer. Dotted around this most valuable patch of real estate, the screens of camera phones flickered as VIPs rattled off tens of frames per second from all angles.
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The ridiculous, mind-boggling experience of going trackside at Monaco
In the middle of the melee Hamilton went through his normal pre-race procedure. The upper half of his overalls was unravelled from around his waist, with the right arm going in first before the left. The red hat all 20 drivers wore on the grid as a tribute to Niki Lauda was replaced by a fireproof balaclava and finally Hamilton's personal tribute to his good friend and team boss, who died six days earlier, a replica of Lauda's 1984 helmet design. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and supermodel Winnie Harlow watched on as the bright red helmet settled down in the cockpit for two hours of the most nail-biting racing Monaco has to offer.
Over the 78 laps that followed, Hamilton's skill, as well as his nerve, was stretched to the limit. The emotions within the bright red helmet would spiral out of control, only to be reined in so that he could finally delivered the tribute to Lauda he wanted more than any other: victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton prepares for the Monaco Grand Prix in the midst of the packed grid. Mark Thompson/Getty Images
As is so often the case in Monaco, the events of the race were directly impacted by the results of Saturday's qualifying session. Just 0.086s had guaranteed Hamilton his car's position on the front of the grid and he not found those milliseconds the story would have revolved around teammate Valtteri Bottas instead. Equally, had Ferrari not bungled Charles Leclerc's qualifying session, forcing him to start 15th on the grid, the turn of events that saw Hamilton secure one of the greatest wins of his career would not have transpired.
It was Leclerc's impatience to recover from his team's mistake that saw him clip the barrier at Rascasse while attempting to pass Nico Hulkenberg and suffer a catastrophic right rear puncture further round the lap. The resulting damage from the flailing rubber littered the track with debris and prompted a Safety Car on lap 11, which in turn led to the round of pit stops where Mercedes made an uncharacteristic and incomprehensible strategy error. Had Leclerc passed Hulkenberg cleanly, Hamilton would have continued on his planned strategy of stopping somewhere between lap 20 and 22, but as onlookers we would have been robbed of the most nail-biting race of the 2019 season so far.
But before we delve into Mercedes' tyre choice and the reasons for it, there are a few basic Monaco strategy principles that need laying down. The first is that the lack of overtaking opportunities around the circuit makes track position key. As long as you are ahead of your rivals on the track, you have a good chance of staying there and you are also in a position to dictate the pace of the cars and therefore the wear levels of the tyres.
As a result, conservative strategies always win out. That's why there was never any debate over whether to make a second pit stop on Sunday, even though simulations said a two-stop was faster. Making a second stop would double the risk of something going wrong in the pits and, more crucially, cede track position to rivals opting for a one-stop. Put simply, there is no point in having a fast car on fresh rubber if it is stuck behind slower cars and unable to get past.
The second basic principle of strategy in Monaco is that a pit stop under a Safety Car will cost you less time to your rivals than a pit stop in racing conditions. At Safety Car speeds, the total loss time from entering the pits to exiting it is around 12 seconds, whereas a stop while at racing speed will cost you 20 seconds or more. A red flag is the golden ticket as that allows you to change tyres in the stoppage without making a pit stop, but even in Monaco red flags are relatively rare.
So with those basic principles in place, let's play through the decisions of Sunday's race and the impact it had, both physically and mentally, for the man with the red helmet in car 44.
Why did Mercedes make the wrong call?
Lewis Hamilton leads the pack through Turn 1 at the Monaco Grand Prix. Mark Thompson/Getty Image
Imagine we're sat alongside head strategist James Vowles and Hamilton's race engineer Peter Bonnington (you may know him by his nickname Bono) on the Mercedes pit wall. The Safety Car has just come out on lap 11 and our second basic principle of Monaco strategy has come into play. It's not an ideal situation as Hamilton and Bottas are running first and second, but if Valtteri just holds back a bit and creates a gap to Hamilton we should be able to stack both drivers in the pits. The call goes out to bring both drivers in.
In the same moment the next split-second decision is upon us: do we switch to the medium compound tyre or the hard? Unlike Ferrari and Red Bull, which stuck solely to the soft compound throughout practice and qualifying, Mercedes ran the medium compound during second practice. The data the engineers gathered told us that the medium tyre would make the end of the race if it was fitted from around lap 15 or 16 and that it had a slower warm-up time than the soft. From that it was possible to extrapolate that the hard -- which only Renault, Haas and Racing Point had used in practice -- would have an even slower warm-up time and could be difficult to get into its operating window.
There would be roughly another three laps behind the Safety Car after the tyres were fitted, and that would have a two-fold impact on Mercedes' thinking. First off, it would make it even harder to generate temperature in the tyre as the Safety Car goes at only 40 percent racing speed and secondly it would minus three laps of hard racing from the distance we are asking the tyre to cover. If our Thursday practice data tells us 63 laps is possible on the medium, would it really be that much of a stretch for it to do 67 with at least three of those 67 behind the Safety Car?
"What we calculated is that the medium would make it, if we changed through lap 15 or 16, it would make it to the end with the right management," Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said. "Being in the lead, that was a pretty straight strategy. It didn't even seem like a huge stretch."
Finally, there was also rain in the air. A series of light rain showers were heading straight for the circuit but there was no guarantee they would be strong enough to warrant a switch to intermediate tyres. If the surface of the track became greasy, it would be much easier for the driver to be on a softer compound than a harder one, so another reason to opt for the mediums over the hards.
What's more, imagine if we go for hards and our rivals pick medium. Our drivers will be immediately under pressure while trying to warm their tyres and then if the rain hits, it could be the difference between winning and losing.
Stepping away from the Mercedes pit wall and joining the strategists at Ferrari and Red Bull we don't have any medium tyre practice data available to us. However, the thought of doing 67 laps on the medium compound sounds risky in itself, especially when the hard is available and good for 70 laps according to tyre supplier Pirelli.
"For us it was straightforward to go on the hard, you know that you need to finish the race and it doesn't matter the pace somehow here in Monaco," Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto said after the race. "So yeah, [Mercedes decision was] a surprise, but that's it, we don't want to judge what they do, we are focused on ourselves."
And so, when the two Mercedes cars came in they switched to the medium as Max Verstappen in the Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel in the Ferrari opted for the hard. Bottas' stint on the medium tyres only lasted a single lap however, as he was driven into the barrier by Verstappen as the two emerged into Monaco's tight pit lane together. It caused a right front puncture on Bottas' car and meant he returned to the pits on lap 12 to take on a set of hards (there were no more medium tyres in his allocation for him to pick).
Verstappen claimed second place on the road but was handed a five-second penalty for the way he squeezed Bottas. And with Vettel and Bottas on his tail for the rest of the race, it meant his only hope of finishing on the podium was to get past Hamilton and sprint five seconds clear.
As events transpired, Mercedes' data had led it down the wrong path and the scene was set for a thriller.
Hamilton raises concerns
Lewis Hamilton battled with Max Verstappen throughout the Monaco Grand Prix. Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images
Within just 10 laps of running on the medium compound, Hamilton was aware he was on the wrong compound.
"Question, does James [Vowles] think I'm in trouble with these tyres?" he asked over team radio. "I'm driving super slow now and I'm not sure how long they are going to last."
Under team radio protocol, Mercedes usually only lets Bonnington talk to Hamilton, and so came the calm and measured response: "Lewis, what you are doing is great, just keep the management up and it will go our way.
So slow was Hamilton's pace that at one stage Williams driver George Russell was the fastest man on track purely because he wasn't sat behind a driver nursing his tyres. Meanwhile, Hamilton could see the rubber on his left front tyre opening up and by lap 42 he could feel the race slipping through his fingers.
"I think we are on the wrong tyre," he told Bonnington. "I'm definitely in a bad way."
Hamilton's flustered radio messages in full
As a clockwise circuit, the front left tyre on Hamilton's car was taking the biggest hit. The rubber on the surface of the tyre was rolling up and crumbling away, a phenomenon known as graining, and with each passing lap he had less and less confidence as he pitched his car into right-hand corners.
"We realised, about 20 laps into the race, that on the left front some graining appeared, he started to complain about the understeer from the graining and it was clear that it would get very, very difficult to make it to the end," Wolff said. "So we had quite some discussions about the tyre lasting another 40 laps, and I was reminded that it was only the equivalent of 20 laps on a normal circuit [due to the short length of the Monaco lap].
"So, I calmed down a bit! But everybody knew that it's going to be a huge stretch. I believe that probably 20 laps to the end, he had like 0% rubber left on the tyre. He had understeer in the low speeds, you could see it around Loews, the car wouldn't turn."
Max Verstappen was often right behind Lewis Hamilton through the middle of the circuit, but he couldn't stay close enough to make a move later in the lap. Boris HORVAT / AFP
Meanwhile, Verstappen was filling both mirrors and looking increasingly aggressive under braking for the Loews hairpin. Hamilton's rear tyres were still in relatively good shape, so as long as picked his battles he could still get a good exit from some of the most crucial corners.
"Obviously I could see him," Hamilton said after the race. "He literally covered the whole of my mirrors. I was able to get out of the last corner and pull a bit of a gap. I was super slow through Turn 1 but Turn 3 my right-side tyres were OK and once you got downforce on they would work but then once I got to Turn 4 [Casino], 5 [Mirabeau], 6 [Loews], 7 [Mirabeau Bas], 8 [Portier], I had nothing."
Hamilton had a number of tools at his disposal to combat the problem and tease his car through the slower-speed corners, but this required trial and error via a number of switch changes on his steering wheel around the lap. However, as long as he kept Verstappen at bay at Loews and got good exits from Portier for the run through the tunnel, he might just hold on to victory. What played out was a 100mph chess match as the two drivers positioned their cars into each corner in an attempt to outwit one another.
"I was moving the brake balance rearwards, engine braking, opening up diffs, trying to get this car turned," he explained. "I could see him [Verstappen] barrelling a lot of speed in. Obviously the harder tyre was a lot more resilient. I could see it opened up on his car and I was like, 'OK, hopefully he's going to run out of tyres at some stage, as I am, but he didn't'.
"I kept thinking Turn 6 [Loews] is probably where he's going to try to dive up the inside, because I was just waiting to get the car turned. So I was just trying to cover that whole area, tip-toeing and positioning myself so I could get a good exit out of [Portier].
"It was really strategy-wise one of the most strategic drives that I think I have ever had to do in terms of finding that balance around the track to try and keep that gap. I'm sure we touched multiple times and I definitely touched the barrier a lot of time throughout the laps but luckily kept the car in one piece."
But what Hamilton's post-race quotes fail to convey is the level of stress building inside the cockpit. Hamilton knew he was on the wrong tyres, the team knew he was on the wrong tyres, even the VIPs sitting on yacht sipping their eighth glass of champagne knew he was on the wrong tyres. There was nothing anyone could do about it, but Hamilton felt the need to vent.
"We're going to lose this race Bono," Hamilton said on lap 56. "I can't look after these tyres anymore, they're dead!" Bonnington was no longer managing the engineering parameters of the car and was instead managing the stress levels of his driver. Again, he remained unflustered and focused only on the positives, and a great deal of Sunday's victory should be attributed to his management of his driver.
Bonnington: "Thinking about it, if we can manage to do the same pace as the cars up front, and you keep Verstappen behind, we shouldn't have to pass any of them ..."
Hamilton: "I can't keep the car behind, Bono, can you not see that!?"
Bonnington: "Yep, no problem Lewis, I hear you loud and clear. Verstappen's been there all race."
An inspired drive
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There was no way out of the tyre situation, but that didn't lower the stress levels. For the final 20 laps Hamilton stopped complaining about his front left and switched his focus to calling for blue flags to get lapped cars out of his way. Backmarker after backmarker appeared in front of him, but under F1 regulations the lapping car has to be less than 1.2s behind to trigger the blue flags. With his tyres making him one of the slowest drivers on the circuit through the slow second sector, Hamilton was struggling to get in range.
It was at this stage that he called on some extra inspiration.
"I really, really tried my best to stay focused and not crack under pressure, because Max was doing a great job behind on a much better tyre.
"But ultimately, this week has been such a hard week, emotionally, for us as a team and me personally, I just really, really wanted to do the job -- I really wanted to deliver on the word of Niki, and I was imagining him taking the hat off in support. When I was driving I was like, 'what would Niki do?' so I just kept going."
It was the kind of driver that adds to Hamilton's stature as one of the greatest drivers this sport has ever seen. He could have been derailed at so many points over the weekend, from being a tenth of a second slower in qualifying to failing to catch one of the wild moments he experienced in the last 20 laps, but somehow he held it all together and judged the race to perfection.
"That result means a lot," Wolff said afterwards. "It was a world champions' drive for a world champion that isn't among us anymore."


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