One possible explanation for the underperformance of active managers involves their typical bias towards high beta, more volatile stocks.
Don't these arguments only work when you compare the average of active funds rather than those that regularly do well? On a personal level, passives are failing to beat my personal portfolios on a regular basis. There was a larger fall in my portfolios late in 2018 but long term the underperformance of the passives is very noticeable.
As an example of one portfolio, £100k invested in 2011 with Foreign & Colonial, current value with dividends reinvested is £248,100. Same money in a Vanguard Life Strategy 60 Accumulation is showing as £177,734 and a VLS 80 Acc fund would be £190,697. The outperformance seems worth having to me.
Not wishing to start an argument, we will switch to passives when my wife has to take control of the portfolios.
The original poster cited "active funds" which I take to mean open ended funds such as OEICs or Unit Trusts, whereas the investment that you have quoted FCIT is an Investment Trust, these being close ended investments. Actively managed yes, but not an "active fund" in my book therefore ?. Sorry if I am being overly pedantic.
Personally I strongly agree with a preference for ITs over OEICs and UTs, in fact personally I would never invest in the latter as I think that their charges are excessive and opaque and in the end tend to damage their performance. Passive investing has its place also though IMV, especially when markets are low - aiming to benefit from a likely "reversion to the mean" of long term gains rather than gambling purely on good investment choices.
StOmer wrote: As an example of one portfolio, £100k invested in 2011 with Foreign & Colonial, current value with dividends reinvested is £248,100. Same money in a Vanguard Life Strategy 60 Accumulation is showing as £177,734 and a VLS 80 Acc fund would be £190,697.
But are you comparing like with like? The Life Strategy 60 Fund contains 40% Bonds, and the 80 contains 20% Bonds. These are safety nets which you may wish to choose. Currently F&C is all-equity (with 3.1% liquidity), and no Bond safety net. So for a reasonable comparison you should be looking at Vanguard Life Strategy 100. It may not match the F&C return, but it will certainly be nearer than the sums you quote.
And you also have selected a reasonably "good" IT for the comparison - you may have selected another popular IT which turned out to be less successful. And this is significant - active investments rely on the manager, who may have a long run of good fortune, which drags in a large number of investors, then the "star" manager looses their touch (it happens!) - possibly because market behaviour changes, and a plain passive fund will be a better bet.
Incidentally, Fundsmith (a fund, not an IT) has knocked the socks off F&C (and many other ITs). But who would have guessed?
Disclaimer - I hold F&C, Fundsmith, and ETF Passives.
Well, if you compare the Vanguard 100% fund with the portfolio then you get £248,100 versus £203,166, an outperformance of £45k from £100k over 7 1/2 years.
I think claiming that OEICS and IT's are a different form of 'active' is stretching it a little. It is quite easy to select a portfolio of OEICS that would do better or match the F&C IT, eg. Fundsmith as mentioned. As I said, not seeking an argument on active v passive, just suggesting that these articles depend upon comparing a passive against the average of actives rather than the reality of selecting a portfolio of investments.
PrefInvestor wrote: The original poster cited "active funds" which I take to mean open ended funds such as OEICs or Unit Trusts, whereas the investment that you have quoted FCIT is an Investment Trust, these being close ended investments. Actively managed yes, but not an "active fund" in my book therefore ?. Sorry if I am being overly pedantic.
I disagree with the first point. Active funds to me simply mean the manager is doing some stock picking actively compared to an index fund/etf that simply tracks the index passively. I have not heard it used to contrast OE and CEFs ever anywhere in the industry.
Moving to Investment Strategies, with a shadow left on Investment & Unit Trusts. As the article is clearly advocating passive versus active strategies. Raptor.
StOmer wrote: Well, if you compare the Vanguard 100% fund with the portfolio then you get £248,100 versus £203,166, an outperformance of £45k from £100k over 7 1/2 years.
So which active fund or funds are you recommending to buy today to outperform passives, just so we can see how good your crystal ball is.
Me personally I do my own investing so I'm an active fund manager for myself with the addition of a % of passive ETFs that track specific HY indices.
While the term "funds" is often used to refer to (just) OEICs/UTs it is also often used for any/all collective investment instruments, including OEICs, UTs, ITs and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds), and I am confident that Rob, the OP, was intending the point to be read as being about any/all actively managed collective instruments, as he's been pointing out any evidence he finds to that effect at pretty much every opportunity for many years.
PrefInvestor wrote: Personally I strongly agree with a preference for ITs over OEICs and UTs, in fact personally I would never invest in the latter as I think that their charges are excessive and opaque and in the end tend to damage their performance. Passive investing has its place also though IMV, especially when markets are low - aiming to benefit from a likely "reversion to the mean" of long term gains rather than gambling purely on good investment choices.
The excessive charges of OEICs & UTs isn't such a good generalisation nowadays, you have to look at individual cases. Since RDR (the FCA's Retail Distribution Review) along with the pressures of competition over the last decade (esp. from the likes of Vanguard), charges have generally dropped, in some cases precipitously, with passive OEICs & UTs in major markets in particular having charges of tenths of a percent.
If you look at Monevator's list of low cost index trackers, covering both OEICs/UTs and ETFs, you'll find that the OEICs/UTs come out as the cheapest in a lot of categories. https://monevator.com/low-cost-index-trackers/.
daveh wrote: So which active fund or funds are you recommending to buy today to outperform passives, just so we can see how good your crystal ball is.
I did not mention any crystal ball but just wished to suggest that these articles relied on comparing the average of all actives rather than a select group. Not sure why you feel the need to introduce ridicule or any other form of attempt to belittle my input. I thought the idea was to exchange views and discuss. Apologies for intruding on the passives board.
Foreign and Colonial is a good investment trust, but when comparing performance its worth noting that in 2011 it stood at a 10% or so discount to NAV and at present the discount is about zero, thus 10% of the return is simply from the discount narrowing... that's not to detract from a good return.
Investment trusts bought at a discount, with modest gearing and low costs, will compare favourably to very low cost trackers. The effect of the discount and modest gearing is to reduce the costs to below zero, if a trust does well and the discount closes then you get a double benefit.
Yes this is an important point to consider when comparing investment trust returns with any collective investment which trades close to NAV, if Foreign and Colonial stood at a 10% discount in 2011 then that implies an underperformance in previous years compared to a similarly diversified fund which traded at all times close to NAV.
Taking advantage of such discounts represents an opportunity which trusts present from time to time, it may well not be any 'active' management which has led the trust to outperform an index but a closing of the discount due to more positive sentiment.For myself when I have bought trusts which have subsequently closed a wide discount I have thought it prudent to sell some or all and re-invest in something less volatile, because one day the discount will open up again.
it may well not be any 'active' management which has led the trust to outperform an index but a closing of the discount due to more positive sentiment.
The reason why a discount occurs can be many reasons apart from sentiment.in the case of Foreign and Colonial did outperform due to stock selection and got rewarded with a closing of the discount.
It's interesting when we look at UK Equity Income Trusts, I have followed these for many years and my own research suggest the active investment trusts generally outperform the various rule driven 'passive' funds. It could well be that the simple mechanical rules for these funds are too crude and more sophisticated products will follow, interesting times!
I must admit that sectors where Investment Trusts typically trade at discounts, flash a sell signal when the discounts close... although some trusts have developed strategies to control the discount from widening in the first place.
F&C, like many other ITs, operate a discount control mechanism, by buying back shares to reduce discounts and issuing new shares when at a premium. Looking at recent RNS posts, they have been reissuing shares from Treasury, which they had previously bought back.
I'm not sure that I should raise these points, but how do we measure "performance"?
The question of IT discounts has been raised. Is a falling discount out performance and a rising one under performance? Surely all that you track with the discount/premium is popularity.
Another point made was of balanced funds such as those traditionally offered by pension funds, or over the counter by Vangard. Despite or because they are only part equity (in this case index tracker) they can out perform or under perform a pure index tracker, depending on the market. I haven't checked, but would be surprised it they hadn't under "performed" over the last decade.
It has been said that people buy them as they contain a safety net, which makes sense. Do you include them in the average index tracker that you compare against active funds? I note that "indexologyblog" does not, but not why not? Indeed it would be wrong to even claim that they consider an average index tracker, they don't. They compare against the index.
Those who choose to buy active funds often build a portfolio containing some high growth equity funds, some high income (arguably low growth) equity funds and some bond funds. Do you include the high income and bond funds in the average of the active funds?
We know that "indexologyblog" does not (in Active Managment for volatile times, quoted in your link), instead picking "large cap" funds. However we might question that choice. As I understand it, while small cap companies are not out performing the way that they use to, they certainly did. Strangely, although the initial link claimed to be baised upon that, it then consider big to low cap funds considering how they, rather than the original choice meet the funds benchmark.
Here is the link (contained within the first link) to what passes for their research.
I'm afraid that I find the analyisis dubious. It MUST be said though that it only covers US mutual funds. They correctly identify the need of open ended funds to keep a cash allocation to meet operational requirements, which may provide a drag on performance. They don't consider the risks and possible out performance of leverage (borrowing to invest) as mutual funds can't do that though IT's can and do. I would argue that even if correct, their "research" can't be extended to all markets or all Active investments.
FWIW, I have index trackers in one pension, a small cap and a specialist IT in another, F&C and SMT in an ISA. I also have HEFL which I EXPECT the capital value of to underperform the market.
Foreign and Colonial did outperform due to stock selection and got rewarded with a closing of the discount.
Why was the discount there in the first place?
Yes but why was that?
The reason for a discount can be a mixture of supply and demand , indifferent performance etc.
Discount was the norm, EG Alinance and Sexond Alliance Trust were at 20% discounts for many, manu years , they merged and the discount is around 7% now.
It's nothing new, Ben Graham write about a similar phenomenon in US Closed Wnd companies in "The Intelligent Investor" in the sixties... PS he thought they were a no brained compared to high load mutual funds at the time.


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My first order was placed through Tatyana Boutique but I have since ordered direct from Bait on many occasions and am I always pleased by the great customer support.
One of the goodies in that first magical order was the fun and summery Bloom heel.
I chose the Bloom heel for it's vintage feel and because I never could say no to bright coloured shoes and pink shoes would easily work with my wardrobe.
The great thing about brightly coloured shoes though, is that you don't even need to have too much of that colour in your wardrobe. I actually love wearing black with a bright heel, although it doesn't happen very often.
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Now I know Bait sizing can be a little confusing for some girls and can actually be a deterrent, especially for overseas buyers who have to factor in conversion and shipping rates.
I know that everyone has had a different experience with sizing but for me now that I have had some trial and error I know that I'm either an 8 or an 8.5, depending on the style.
So my rule of thumb is, narrow styles size up a half size and wider (true to size) styles order usual size.
With that in mind, I went ahead and ordered the size 8 in the Bloom heel.
Comfort wise, speaking honestly I would suggest bringing a change of shoes along with you for your first wear.
I made the mistake of going a full day wearing them without wearing them in first, resulting in some very sore toes and a nasty blister.
The toe area is somewhat narrow so if you do have a narrow foot I don't think you will have any problems, I must have a wider foot because I was feeling some pressure around my toes.
After a few wears, the synthetic leather does loosen up to create a more comfortable fit.
Being that it is faux leather though, it won't have a whole lot of give to it but I'm fine with that because I fully support anything that's cruelty free.
The bloom heel is now in my regular summer rotation and I find the style to be comfortable enough to get me through a full 8 hour work day without any complaints.
After falling in love with pink I knew I needed more of this style and really had to um and ahh between the teal and the yellow.
I eventually settled on the teal because I figured I already have 3 pairs of yellow Bait heels (I still have my eye on the yellow Bloom though).
Like the pink, I have a lot of pieces in my wardrobe that would work with these and it's always fun working out new colour combinations.
The Bloom heel retails for for $72USD and is available in 3 bright summer colours, pink, teal and yellow.
If I had my way I'd have these in white, that would be perfect.
Again if you are thinking about adding the Bloom heel to your collection, I would consider ordering in your regular B.a.i.t. Footwear size.
If you are new to the brand I talked about my experience with sizing here.
For a guaranteed fit however, I suggest knowing your European shoe size and getting in contact with customer service who will be able to better advise you.
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This year we are making the Arts Trail more interactive, so keep an eye on the website for ideas as they unravel, ever fancied an hour learning to carve stone? or make a wicker basket, artists will not only be demonstrating but in some case giving lessons for free.
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H.R.3375 - Stopping Bad Robocalls Act116th Congress (2019-2020)
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07/24/2019-4:33pm House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/24/2019-4:33pm House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 - 3 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H7293-7296)
07/24/2019-4:25pm House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7312)
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07/24/2019 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7312)
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07/24/2019 Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/23/2019 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
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On Saturday, there will be a march from Australia House in London to Parliament Square, the centre of British democracy. People will carry pictures of the Australian publisher and journalist Julian Assange who, on 24 February, faces a court that will decide whether or not he is to be extradited to the United States and a living death. I know
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"This fire season has been a devastating wake-up call for many Australians. People who may have thought climate change was a vague, distant threat are now breathing bushfire smoke and reeling from the lives lost."
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Australia is burning. Since September of last year, an area larger than Japan has gone up in flames– more than twelve times the area that the California wildfires of 2018 engulfed. The worst blazes are concentrated in the south and
John Kerry's Think Tank Calls for War With Russia Over Climate Change
Top 1% Responsible for Double the Carbon Emissions of Bottom Half: Oxfam
Oregon Can't Fight Wildfires Because Its Helicopters Were Sent To Afghanistan
Jeff Bezos Donates Three Minutes' Income to Help Australia Fight Wildfires
The donation would be equivalent to someone who earned $500 per week announcing on social media that they had just donated five cents to help tackle the blazes.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the newly crowned richest person in the world, announced Sunday on his Instagram page that his
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Following US Lead on Assange, Australia Goes on Assault Spree Against Free Press
The current Australian crackdown follows the example of the United States in its charges against and attempt to extradite Julian Assange.
By Alexander Rubinstein @RealAlexRubi
Since the United States charged journalist Julian Assange with 17 counts of Espionage Act violations -- charges that could see Assange facing the death penalty -- Australia appears to be following America's lead and cracking down on free press, particularly journalists and publications that publish government secrets. Australia -- Assange's
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Whats Behind Australia's Decision to Suddenly Grant Julian Assange a Passport?
The real question here is why the Australian government is playing nice by issuing Assange a passport since it has refused to acknowledge evidence of a sealed indictment or provide him with any sort of substantial assistance to get him home in the last eight-plus years.
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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA -- On February 21, 2019, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) issued Julian Assange a new passport despite the fact that DFAT officials had
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The Air France board of directors appointed Canadian Benjamin Smith, the current COO of Air Canada, as the beleaguered airline's latest CEO Thursday with the full support of the French State, which owns a 14.3% stake. Smith's mission, now that he's chosen to accept it, will be to revitalize Air France's executive structure and leadership out of its current slump – no easy feat for the inaugural foreign head in Air France's 85-year history.
The carrier's fate has gone into a tailspin in recent months following a series of recent employee strikes beginning in early February, which strongly influenced previous CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac's resignation in May. Employee unions were unsatisfied with Janaillac's negotiation proposal of a 7% wage increase over four years, beginning with a 2% increase in 2018. The continued strikes cost Air France around $359 million in lost revenue, led shares to drop by one-third of their value since January, and left millions of travelers stranded and frustrated with the carrier's operations.
Smith, who has been credited with helping Air Canada expand its international reach to more than 200 destinations, also has previous negotiation experience with pilot and flight attendant unions, which led to long-term labor deals. But the writing may already be on the wall for Smith even before the official transfer of duties takes place, as French unions have been vociferous in their public dissent over the choice of leadership.
Current plans have Smith commencing his new role by September 30 at the latest; in the meantime, airline leadership will still fall to Anne-Marie Couderc, non-executive Chairman of the Air France-KLM and Air France Boards, in conjunction with the three-member interim management committee established in May after Janaillac left office. The board will announce restructuring plans as soon as they are finalized.


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Olympic National Forest
Located in the northeast portion of Olympic National Forest, Louella Cabin offers guests a unique lodging experience. It was built in 1912 by Forest Service employee, E. M. Cheney, who dedicated the structure to his wife, Louella. A fireguard was stationed at the cabin during the summer and fall. During the Great Depression, a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was built in the lower part of the meadow below the cabin and consisted of barracks, a bathhouse and mess hall. The CCC has worked on many projects in the area, including fire lookouts, trails, bridges, roads and planting trees after forest fires. After the CCC camp closed in 1939, the guard station was used by various agencies until 1976. Today, the site offers guests year-round recreation and relaxation in Olympic National Forest. Access to the cabin is by vehicle; however, snow chains may be required in winter. The cabin offers several amenities, but guests will need to bring a few of their own supplies for a truly enjoyable stay.
The four-room cabin can accommodate six people. The living room has a futon. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has twin bunk beds. The kitchen has a table and chairs, cook stove, refrigerator, dishes, pots, silverware and cooking utensils. The cabin also has electricity and a propane heater. Propane is furnished. An outdoor portable toilet is available that is serviced weekly. There is also a fire ring near the cabin for outdoor barbecuing and campfires, as well as a covered picnic table. No drinking water is available at this facility. Guests must bring enough water for cooking, drinking and other household uses throughout their stay. Guests need to provide their own sleeping bags, pillows, flashlights, towels, dish soap, matches, cleaning supplies first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. All trash and food must be packed out, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Please leave nothing behind, if you would like to make a donation of goods to the cabin please contact the Ranger Station for a list of needs.
There is no potable water at this site
The required combination to gain access to the cabin is provided in the reservation confirmation email
Please contact the Ranger District prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit
The maximum cabin capacity is 6 people
Pets are not allowed at this facility
Pack out all food and garbage and clean the facility before you leave
Doors and windows should be locked and all personal items removed upon departure
The cabin is a no-smoking facility
Cell phone service is spotty, the nearest phone is 5 miles away at Sequim Bay State Park.
Learn more about Olympic National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Louella Cabin sits on a gentle slope overlooking a valley and flanked by a canopy of towering Douglas fir.
Buckhorn Wilderness is accessible from the cabin. Located in the northeast corner of Olympic National Forest, the wilderness area is divided into northern and southern portions by the Dungeness River. The northern portion descends from higher mountainous terrain to lowlands, heavily forested in fir, hemlock, and cedar with an understory of moss, ferns, and berry bushes. South of the river, the terrain soars skyward to alpine meadows and rocky ridges.
Magnificent old-growth western hemlock, western red cedar and Douglas fir dominate the forest, providing habitat for elk, black-tailed deer, black bears and mountain lions.
Take some time to visit the area around the historic Tubal Cain mine in the nearby Buckhorn Wilderness or hike to views of the Olympic mountains and Buckhorn Wilderness from the Ned Hill Lookout site. Visitors also enjoy access to Olympic National Park from this area. Take some time to visit Olympic National Park, known for its diverse and spectacular ecosystems.
The cabin is conveniently located near the Buckhorn Wilderness, which offers excellent opportunities for backpacking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain climbing and hiking, with over 58 miles of trails. Anglers will enjoy fishing the Dungeness River, and are drawn to it for steelhead and cutthroat trout, as well as chinook, coho and pink salmon. The river has its headwaters high on Mount Mystery in Olympic National Park, and descends into Dungeness Bay on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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From Sequim east, for approximately 3 miles. Just past John Wayne Marina Road, turn right onto the Palo Alto Road and travel approximately 8 miles. The access drive to Louella Cabin is by an information kiosk on the right. Turn into the driveway, go past the first building, and Louella Cabin is on the right. Access to the cabin by vehicle may require chains in the winter during periods of heavy snow; the last 1/8 mile of road is not plowed.
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I heard that sometimes it's necessary to take cartilage from the ear to reconstruct the nose during a nose job. I don't want my ears operated on. In what instance would that be necessary? Does it happen often?
In revision rhinoplasty and less frequently during primary rhinoplasty it may be necessary to take cartilage from the ear in order to appropriately reconstruct defects of the nasal tip or nasal bridge. I use ear cartilage in rhinoplasty in two situations. The first is when I am looking to improve the contour of the nostril as the natural curve of ear cartilage creates a very nice appearing nostril contour. The more common time that I will use auricular cartilage is in revision rhinoplasty when the cartilage from the nasal septum was used during primary rhinoplasty. I always counsel my patients about the potential for the need to use ear cartilage prior to surgery so there are no surprises.


2018 THIRTEEN YEARS, Hammerfriar Gallery, (Curator: Jill Plamann) Healdsburg, California.
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Art on the Brain, Santa Barbara, California: Scene, December 2-8, 2011. Joseph Woodard.
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Educator Spotlight - Catrina Dillard
Catrina Dillard recently completed her Environmental Education Certification. Dillard is the volunteer and guest services coordinator at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville and is also currently serving as the membership coordinator for Environmental Educators of North Carolina, a non-profit professional organization for environmental educators.
For her community partnership project, Dillard worked with Lauren Pyle at the Western North Carolina (WNC) Nature Center to start Asheville's first Outdoor Play Club through an AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) grant. The play club was supported by Kids in Parks, WNC Nature Center, The North Carolina Arboretum and the National Parks Service. "I spent a great deal of time promoting and organizing events at various outdoor locations across the city. The goal was to create a play club in Asheville that promotes playing and learning outdoors while teaching families how to do so," said Dillard.
As part of the program, Dillard facilitated several events including a nature art day at the WNC Nature Center, a kids hiking day at The North Carolina Arboretum, geocaching and letterboxing at Carrier Park and a river play day at the Davidson River. "The families I met were so excited to have a resource to get their kids outdoors in a fun, safe environment," said Dillard. The program is now in its second year and the club's Facebook page now has 244 members and serves as a resource for families to find fun outdoor activities across western North Carolina.
When asked about her favorite part of earning her environmental education certification, Dillard said, "I really enjoyed networking with colleagues at the workshops and all the great lessons. It was fun to take a series of classes at Montreat, Brevard College and Warren Wilson College because I was able to meet the pre-service educators and professors and gain inspiration from a whole new generation of environmental educators. I also enjoyed exploring the Environmental Education Centers across the state." Dillard specifically notes a series of courses she took at Montreat College with Dottie Shuman, professor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Education and Tanya Poole, southern mountain education specialist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. "Dr. Shuman is an inspiration to her students and is a bright spot in the world of environmental education. She and Tanya Poole make a great team- so organized, fun and inspirational."
Dillard says that the certification program changed the way she thinks about environmental issues. "I see the importance of environmental education in a well-rounded education. To create world-class citizens, we need to feed our children's minds, bodies and souls. The benefits of being outdoors is proven and can help balance our test-dependent school system. Having left the classroom to become an environmental educator, I have seen the benefits of learning in and about or environment. It is our duty as educators to teach our children why they need to create sustainable living and building systems and how to be good stewards of the planet. The certification process has made me feel highly qualified and given me the resources to be a better educator, in and outside the classroom," said Dillard.
AmeriCorps Member's Environmental Education Certification Project Engages High School Students to Help Monarchs
Corinne Fretwell is an AmeriCorps member serving with the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy in Hendersonville. Like many AmeriCorps members who work on environmental outreach projects in North Carolina, she is also enrolled in the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Environmental Education Certification Program.
Corrine, center, with some of her
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy AmeriCorps colleagues
Corrine gets some supervision from one of Deerwoode's year-round residents
The environmental education certification program requires a community-based partnership project, and Fretwell's is especially noteworthy. She worked to install a monarch waystation on land owned by Deerwoode Lodge and Cabins, a privately held resort located along the French Broad River south of Brevard, and also involved local high school students from the area in the project.
In 2003, 175 acres of the land were put into a conservation easement with the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) by owner Bill Mays. But Fretwell felt the land had even more potential to serve as an ecological asset to help wildlife. Bill's son, Matt Mayes, recounts seeing hundreds of thousands of migrating Monarchs visiting the property's flowering fields, and in recent years he has shared the Monarchs with the family's next generation; "I've gone out in the field with my daughter and caught them but it's nothing near to the millions that used to come through here when I was a kid," Matt shares.
Hopefully many more Monarchs will return as a result of Fretwell's project. She worked with more than 50 Brevard High School agriculture students, who with help from other CMLC AmeriCorps members planted 275 native milkweed plants on the easement. The newly planted milkweed is critical to Monarch populations since milkweed is the sole host and food source for Monarch eggs and caterpillars. The adult butterflies and other important pollinators will benefit from milkweed nectar when the plants bloom in late summer, as well as from the other planted flowers, which will extend the bloom time of the field from June through October.
The milkweed and other flowering plants were donated to the community project by CMLC. Tom Fanslow, Land Protection Director at CMLC obtained the plants from Monarch Rescue and founder Nina Veteto, who received funding for the plants from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant.
In keeping with the environmental education aspect, Fretwell
began each planting session with a short lesson about CMLC, land protection, habitat restoration, the Monarch life-cycle, as well as a demonstration of proper planting techniques. Students also received Monarch education materials from Monarch Watch, provided by Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist Joyce Pearsall who also joined in the planting day.
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy is a non-profit land trust located in Hendersonville, NC. CMLC has protected more than 30,000 acres of lands that you love — and need — along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, French Broad River Valley, Hickory Nut Gorge, and beyond since its inception in 1994. For more information visit carolinamountain.org.
The N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program is administered by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs. Learn more about the program at www.eenorthcarolina.org
NC Certified Environmental Educator's Project Revitalizes Public Space, Energizes Public Learning
Katie Boleware recently completed her North Carolina Environmental Education Certification, a program administered by the N.C. Division of Environmental Quality's Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs. Boleware currently works at the North Carolina Outward Bound School, but recently worked for the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville where she completed her required community partnership project for the certification program. Located just south of Asheville, the arboretum is a 434-acre public garden which operates as an affiliate entity of the University of North Carolina system.
Boleware's project revitalized the Pollinator Garden, a public learning space at the arboretum. Recently the location became designated as a "Citizen Science Hotspot," in which 3rd-8th graders may come to record and upload ecological data to not only contribute to large scale scientific research, but also win cool prizes.
Boleware notes that "one of the aims of the project was to increase traffic in this little known public area by adding low-maintenance, low-cost, high-fun activities for younger siblings to complete while older siblings explore the Citizen Science Hotspot. Another goal was to beautify the space for field trips and summer camp groups that frequent the Pollinator Garden throughout the entire calendar year. Many varieties of vegetables were planted to harvest and cook with, host and feeder plants were added for local pollinators, and games such as tic-ta-toe and hopscotch were added to make the space generally more inviting. Through collaboration with the arboretum volunteer coordinator and United Way's Hands On! Day of Service, I organized volunteers from a local digital agency in Asheville to complete the labor required. We also began and ended the day with short discussions about the importance of garden-based environmental education, especially in our region of western North Carolina. "
Katie's thoughts on her project are similar to many in the N.C. DEQ environmental education certification program who find it has a real, lasting impact on their communities. "My final project was very fulfilling. It allowed me to complete a long term goal at my previous workplace and leave a lasting impact on the educational space. I enjoyed collaborating with many community partners and organizing volunteers to complete a vision larger than I could have tackled on my own."
Katie relates that she also enjoyed the certification program's field experience requirements, especially one spent at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. She also found the instructional workshops helpful in her professional development, noting that she felt the workshops "did a great job at helping me use an inquiry-based approach rather than consistently front loading every lesson. I also felt that the workshops increased my creativity when it came to coming up with new games and activities for getting my point across to a variety to audiences."
So, consider visiting the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville to view Katie's work, as well as beautiful plants, exhibits and other natural wonders. And why not participate in the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program yourself? Learn more on the N.C. Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs website.
Certified Environmental Educator Publishes Carolina Explorers Magazine for Families and Educators
Tamara Seymour, a freelance writer, graphic designer and interim teacher at a high school in Avery County recently completed her environmental education certification and in the process started a new magazine for families and educators.
As part of her community partnership project for her environmental education certification, Seymour published Carolina Explorers Magazine, a family magazine about nature in North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. Carolina Explorers is a fantastic field guide for educators and parents packed full of activities and wildlife investigations. Readers will find information on great places to visit and get outdoors, unique plants and animals in North Carolina, and even the best spots for sea kayaking.
As part of the project, Seymour shared the small format magazine with classrooms, libraries and educators. Seymour has received a lot of positive feedback. "Readers enjoy the the publication and learning about North Carolina nature and new places to explore," said Seymour.
Seymour anticipates taking on a more formal role as an Earth and Environmental Science teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. In addition to her work as a publisher and educator, Seymour has helped manage a Fraser fir tree farm for the past five years and established a small nature center at the farm.
When asked about the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program Seymour said, "I think it is one of the best managed and most valuable programs for North Carolina and its educators. The program has helped me feel more comfortable in a teaching role, has improved my content knowledge, and has proved how effective (and fun) hands-on learning can be. I've collected and connected with, many valuable and credible resources I will use from now on."
The certification is offered through the Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs. For more information about the program, visit eenorthcarolina.org
For more information about Carolina Explorers Magazine, visit the website at ncexplorers.com
Interactive GIS Map Helps Educators Explore the Natural and Cultural History of the Tar-Pamlico Region
Staff from the DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs recently had the opportunity to try out a new interactive GIS map developed for educators during a workshop hosted by UNC Institute for the Environment's Environmental Resource Program.
Interactive GIS Map developed by the DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs
Tracy Weidert, program coordinator with the office participated in the EGRET (Exploring the Geographical Region and Ecosystems of the Tar-Pamlico Watershed) Workshop which was designed to help educators explore the natural and cultural history of the Tar-Pamlico region, learn more about the EGRET curriculum and to explore ways the lessons could be integrated into their existing programs.
Weidert sees lot of potential for the interactive map because it allows users to explore the geographical and ecological features of their region with students and program participants. "With the map you can identify which river basin you live in, what type of soil is beneath your feet, examine the topography of your area, and more. The map also displays the state's Environmental Education Centers of which there are over 200 in North Carolina," said Weidert.
The workshop was offered to educators from state parks, science museums, nature centers and colleges and universities. The workshop is an extension of the EGRET Program, a year-long fellowship program to engage 5th grade teachers from the Tar-Pamlico river basin in hands-on, inquiry-based activities integrated across content areas and with the outdoors.
Laura McCoy, Erica Connery, Toni Abernathy examining samples created during a live tar kiln demonstration
"We hope to make the program more sustainable by offering training to environmental educators in the field who can then support classroom teachers in their areas," said Sarah Yelton, EGRET Program Manager, with UNC Institute for the Environment.
The professional development training included sessions on how to lead nature journaling programs that build observation skills and how to do citizen science in the schoolyard. Participants learned these skills and more at the two-day workshop, which was held at Goose Creek State Park. Park rangers and staff were essential to helping facilitate the workshop sessions which also included: exploring swamp and marsh ecosystems; investigating Goose Creek by kayak; tar kilns + turpentine: how NC's ecosystems built the state (with demonstration of a working tar kiln); and exploring ecosystem response to human activity.
More information about the EGRET program can be found at http://ie.unc.edu/egret/
To explore your ecological address using our new map, visit http://www.eenorthcarolina.org/resources-discover-ecoaddress.html
Free Film Screening Explores Carl Schenck's Pivotal Role in Saving America's Forests
The Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs has partnered with the North Carolina Museum of History to bring a new documentary about Carl Schenck and his role in our nation's conservation history to downtown Raleigh, Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m.
The North Carolina Museum of History will present a free screening of "America's First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment," the first in-depth documentary film about legendary forester and educator Carl Schenck. The film, which debuted on national public television in April, tells the story of the German forester who managed over 100,000 acres of woodlands at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville and established the first forestry school in the United States. He helped launch the American conservation movement.
Prior to the screening participants will have the opportunity to talk with local forestry education and outreach groups beginning at 6:30 p.m. The screening of "America's First Forest" will begin at 7 p.m. followed a panel discussion and a Q&A session. The panel will feature James G. Lewis, executive producer of "America's First Forest," historian, and editor of Forest History Today; Brian Haines, public information officer of N.C. Forest Service; Joann Meyer-Cox, CF/CFA and owner of Meyer-Cox Forestry Consultants, LLC. Science comedian Brian Malow will serve as moderator.
Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about Schenck's amazing story and his pivotal role in our nation's history.
Visit the Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs website for more information.
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Certified Environmental Educator Publishes Carolin...
Interactive GIS Map Helps Educators Explore the Na...
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Intestinal parasites in Bangladesh
Intestinal worms Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworms are very common. Up to one third of the world's population is infected with one or all of these parasites. Infection can lead to significant morbidity and because of reduced appetite and gut damage can result in lowered nutritional status, poor growth and impaired mental development.
A community trial carried out over 18 months duration on 2000 children living in four discrete rural areas of Bangladesh was used to monitor the impact of health education and regular deworming on changing water and sanitation practices, the prevalence and intensity of geohelminth infections and on nutritional status.
Four different interventions were used: one area (the control area, Kaliganj) received no further intervention, another (Palash) received continuous health education, a third area (Bhaluka) received deworming at six monthly intervals and the last area (Mirzapur) received deworming at six monthly intervals as well as health education.
Overall, the intervention programme led to a lowering in prevalence and intensity of worm infection but did not have any positive effect on child-development. Improvement in latrine and tubewell status was weakly related to a lowering in prevalence, but not at all to intensity of worm infection. The intervention combining a deworming and a health education programme was the most efficient, while the most cost-effective was deworming only.
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How do we know what makes a good school? Is it on the basis of many variables and a wide variety of social and academic factors? Or, it is based solely on a single measurement such as the results of the annual reading and math standardized tests administered by the Ontario Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO)?
Well, to read the Fraser Institute's annual school rankings report cards or this weeks C.D. Howe "Ontario's Best Public Schools" report, you'd have to think that EQAO scores and percentiles were all that mattered.
To view the e-brief, which was authored by Dr. David Johnson, an economist with Wilfrid Laurier University, simply scroll down the page a bit and click on 'What's New" to get to the PDF file.
Well, given what the Iowa Association of School Boards found nearly a decade ago, I would have to conclude that, although they may be a part of the whole picture, they are NOT all that matters — even when demographic details have been screened or adjusted.
The Iowa "Lighthouse" study — which is still very relevant today — wanted to find out how some school districts were able to create higher student achievement than others. However, to find that out, they didn't focus on one single variable or what made a single school effective.
Rather, they looked at the whole school board experience and decision-making process — what everyone thought and did from trustees, board administrators, school principles, non-teaching staff, parents and classroom teachers.
What they found were high achieving school districts had a generalized "no excuses" attitude and belief that all students could achieve their educational goals.
(7) involved their communities and board members identified how they connect with and listen to their communities and focused on involving parents in education.
So, not surprisingly, the people involved in low student achievement school districts had limited expectations and often focused on factors that they believed kept students from learning, such as poverty, lack of parental support or societal factors.
Which brings me to Dr. Johnson's paper.
While I found the e-brief of the paper interesting, particularly when Dr. Johnson concluded that Catholic schools outperformed their public counterparts, I found the assumptions questionable and the results not generalizeable.
Obviously improvement is needed at Mount Hope. However, therein lies the danger with school rankings — they place ALL their emphasis on one variable to the exclusion of all others making generalizations which cannot really be made.
No doubt while the St. Cecilia community is happy with the way Dr. Johnson has characterised their school, the parents, staff and students at Mount Hope must feel very differently.
So, readers, what makes a good school?
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An opportunity came up this past week when Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas was interested in spending time with Texas wine and grape industry leaders. Plans quickly moved to create an event to be hosted at Becker Vineyards on Saturday, July 12, with participants from Texas wineries and vineyards.
Cruz then suggested to go around the table and have each person introduce themselves and share any issues they may have.
The first topic came up was legislation which restricts shipping wine within state and between states. Cruz stated he does have a connection to the wine industry because he served in the Bush administration in 2001 as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). His office held hearings with ten different industries on barriers to ecommerce and wrote a report on the interstate selling of wines and how it was hurting consumers. The Supreme Court made a decision to make it easier to sell across state lines and the decision referenced their report 12 different times. So Cruz is a big believer in small wineries wanting to compete should have the ability to do so without government getting in the way and restricting the marketplace.
Cliff Bingham first discussed how the Texas wine industry has a $2 billion economic impact which is off of 10,000 or less acres in the state. The cotton industry is proud they have 4 million acres of cotton in the High Plains and have a $5 billion dollar impact. Doing calculations shows that is an economic impact of about $1,000 per acre whereas the wine industry is between $200,000 and $400,000 economic impact per acre. Imagine the economic impact of the wine industry if the vineyard acreage was increased from 10,000 acres to 40,000 acres, and that still would not make much of a dent in the 4 million acres of cotton farming.
Bingham Family Vineyards only hires legal workers. If legal immigration was made better, they could then have workers abide by the same laws as the rest of the American public. John Rivenburgh agreed with the point and said they plan on planting 150-160 more estate acres in the next ten years. The biggest hurdle is skilled and unskilled labor which they can hire to do so.
Cruz replied, "Immigration is a topic on which I am both optimistic and pessimistic. I'm optimistic because there is a lot of bipartisan agreement on immigration outside of Washington. Outside of Washington, I think there is enormous bipartisan agreement that we have to get serious about securing the borders and about solving the problem of illegal immigration. You also have widespread bipartisan agreement outside of Washington that we need to improve and streamline legal immigration. I'm a son of a legal immigrant who came from Cuba with nothing 57 years ago and all of us, we share that together. We are all the children of those who risked everything for freedom. If Congress wanted to pass a common sense immigration bill, the way you would do that is to focus on areas of bipartisan agreement.
Cruz went on to explaining what he had tried to do and propose on legal immigration which had not succeeded.
That got a big laugh from the round table attendees. Cruz came back with his own little social anecdote which also got a laugh.
Doug Lewis explained how he has five employees and he only uses all Texas grapes. He said he has a great product and a great market, he just does not have enough product (wine). Lack of skilled labor is huge in addition to knowledge among the industry. As an example, he said Washington State shared their education among each other and has made a big impact there.
Jim Evans said his concern is also a lack of skilled labor to manage vineyards. When you have a good vineyard and a lot of grapes, you can get existing wineries to expand and new wineries to start. Doing that also provides more money to the state. It is just a win-win situation for everybody.
Mark Hyman described how Texas wineries are winning Double Gold medals and Best of Class at prestigious competitions and the wines are getting better every year. He wanted to express that jobs are coming with the growth.
Delighted to see we have a champion in Washington!


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Are You Ready for Your Open House?
The busy rental season is upon us again and many housing providers will be offering their homes and apartments for open houses. However, right now is the time to get ready for those open houses. There's quite a bit to do, especially if the previous tenant has just moved out or is about to move out. An Open House is a chance for potential tenants to visualize themselves in the space and see what it will be like to live in your rental property. It's best to put a good face forward which means taking care of those nagging projects. 12,000 new rental units have come online in the Seattle area. That means this rental season is going to busy but highly competitive. Wooing tenants away from new construction can seem daunting. It doesn't have to be.
You've rented to a tenant(s) and things are going along well. They are paying rent and utilities and there seems to be no problems. Until you hear from the neighbors that someone else, not any of your tenants has started staying over night. Their car is parked out front and the neighbors have seen their dog as well. You may even go so far as to schedule an inspection on short notice to look at the situation yourself. You have an unauthorized tenant in your rental. What do you do? This is such a common situation!
Finding ways to save money with older properties can be expensive and time-consuming. Newer buildings with modern insulation and other features are wonderfully efficient with energy and resources. However, in older properties there are some things that you can do that don't actually cost that much money. The biggest thing you can do right now is switch to LED light bulbs. By doing this retrofit you can save 78% on electricity costs over the next 25 years. You can also save money on the life of the bulbs.
You've got a tenant in place, they are paying rent, and everything seems to be going well. But now what? Being a housing provider is more than just collecting the rent. Your rental is an asset and part of managing that asset is making sure that it stays in good shape. Another concern is around maintenance, although this is true in apartments, it's even more true in single family homes: maintenance is an on-going project. There is always something to do! The best way to address maintenance concerns before they become a crisis is through regular inspections. RHAWA recommends that you inspect your rentals every 6 months at a minimum. It might seem tedious to take the time to do an inspection but it is an important part of your rental business. Regular inspections can and will save you money!
As we head into the spring season, bed bugs might come up again in your rental property. While Bed Bugs are not typically common, we get calls here at RHAWA with members trying to handle a bed bug infestation. Bed bugs aren't medically harmful but they do cause small red bites on the skin and cause lots of irritation. It's never a good idea to just let the bed bugs live in your rental. Lack of response to the infestation is bad for tenant relations and is against the law.
As rental property owners, lost keys are something that happen and replacing them can be expensive, nerve-racking, and troublesome, especially if you are traveling when this occurs. Lockouts are another reality of owning rental property. Different people handle this problem different ways. Some landlords climb out of bed at any hour and go unlock the rental property and charge the tenant. Others, tell the tenant to call a designated locksmith to get the door open.


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Q: Golang Sprintf formatting a string and using it multiple times I try to generate a sql query using Sprintf() where I have to use the same variable two times
myStr := "test"
str := Sprintf("SELECT ... WHERE a = '%#[1]s' or b = '%#[1]s'", myStr)
fmt.Println(str)

This snippets outputs the expected string
SELECT ... WHERE a = 'test' or b = 'test'

but go vet says:
unrecognized printf flag for verb 's': '#' (vet)

And I am puzzled why. Switching the printf verb to v satisfies go vet but adds " around my string. And I honestly doesn't see a mistake in using %#[1]s.
Any thoughts?

A: Using printf to construct queries is a bad idea, it opens you up to SQL injection.
See named parameters in the sql package.

A: There is no # Sprintf flag for a string verb (the flag # is e.g. adding 0x for hex values: %#x). So remove it to make your go vet troubles disappear:
myStr := "test"
str := Sprintf("SELECT ... WHERE a = '%[1]s' or b = '%[1]s'", myStr)
fmt.Println(str)

But: If any part of your constructed query (myStr) comes from external input (i.e. user input), you really should follow Hein's advise and use named parameters.

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It has been a while since I've posted a Feature Friday, so I posted about my blog in a Facebook group I'm part of and Kayla was willing to share her story. I love her sweet testimony.
Kayla grew up on the east coast in Florida her entire life but when she moved to Utah, she became interested in the concept of blogging. 4 years later, she started her website and knew she always wanted to talk about fashion. Throughout the year, it slowly evolved into more lifestyle topics surrounding her main goal: to help women embrace natural beauty while feeling comfortable in their own skin.
I never realized how faith was the opposition of fear until a doctor diagnosed me with anxiety last week. I know I am completely new at all of this, but my entire life I knew I was more anxious than most people were, but growing up in the LDS (Mormon) faith, has definitely been an integral part in how I cope with everything. My journey is a lot different from most and I hope to be able to relay my experience on how I live with anxiety.
When I describe my anxiety, the only way I can explain it is that it is paralyzing fear over trivial things. There are times where it is over something huge, but I finally started realizing it when my husband started school. I worked full-time and he was a full-time student with a part-time job. Since I was further away from home, I took our only car and he biked everywhere. When I say everywhere, I mean EVERYWHERE! Knowing the behaviors of most drivers in the area, I was petrified! Every morning when he would kiss me goodbye, I thought that was the last time I would ever see him again because I was terrified a car would hit him. A few months later, I went off my birth control because of other health concerns I was having and it got 1,000 times worse. That is when I knew I had to change.
It all began with the October General Conference session. My husband and I were lucky enough to score some tickets. We went and with a prayer in my heart, I pleaded with God on what I could do to erase these thoughts from my mind. It was not until the next couple of days that I got my answer. During our Family Home Evening, my husband received a strong prompting after we listened to President Russell M. Nelson's talk that we needed to read the Book of Mormon… by the end of the month! We were only in 1 Nephi (along with most it seems) and I had zero faith that we could do it. I assured him I would try my best but probably would not make it. My husband said he had faith that we would finish on our desired date. I was not so sure.
I began listening to it every second that I had and over time, I slowly realized that my fear was fading. I started to feel at peace and that was not a feeling I have experienced in a long time. It made me want to listen to be able to tear my mind away from the things of the world. By the end of the month, I already finished and started listening to it for a second time.
I have a huge testimony of the power of the Book of Mormon and the peace it brings into my life. I know the words in it are true and if we are diligent in our study, our faith will destroy our fear. I cannot say it took away my anxiety for good, but it became an aid for me to turn to during my times of despair. For that, I am eternally grateful.


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Tuesday, 31 January 2023 11:54 AM
Why parties are wooing Nepalis abroad?
Published On: November 17, 2017 07:23 AM NPT By: Roshan Sedhai
KATHMANDU, Nov 16 : They comprise nearly a third of Nepal's population of eligible voters. But they cannot vote because they are working outside the country. However, this demographic has a potential of altering poll outcomes.
Though parties hardly paid any attention to an estimated 4 million Nepali migrants during the previous election campaigns, the scenario is different this time around. Realizing the influence they have on families and friends back home, political parties are making bigger investments to canvass support of an estimated 4 million Nepali migrants for the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections.
From major parties including the UML and Nepali Congress to political startups like Bibeksheel Sajha Nepali Party have been reaching out to migrants through social media and by organizing various functions in those countries to win their support.
In order to woo overseas population, all parties have incorporated agendas of migrants' rights and welfare in their election manifestos.
For example, NC, UML, Maoist Center, Naya Shakti Nepal and Bibeksheel Sajha Nepali have promised to create jobs at home in order to end the 'vicious cycle' of migration. Some of them have even pledged to do more to ensure safety and security of migrant population and their families.
Bibeksheel Sajha, which has been requesting migrants to tell their family members back home to vote for the fledgling party, has also made voting rights for migrants its key agenda item.
Though the Supreme Court has ordered the government to grant voting rights to migrant workers, the government has failed to do so citing technical difficulties.
Despite the fact that Nepal still denies them voting rights, migrants are constituent that parties cannot ignore given their sheer size and influence in the decision-making process back home.
With access to social media, migrants today are well connected with their family and friends back home and are closely engaged in decision-making.
"Migrants have huge influence on decision making in their families because they are the bread winners for most families," said Ganesh Gurung, a sociologist and migration expert.
In the absence of proper studies, it is hard to tell how much influence migrants have on their family members' voting decisions. Experts said such influence remains a possibility, especially if the migrant is politically aware.
The government does not have exact figures on the number of migrant workers abroad, but some estimates suggest there are around 4 million Nepalis abroad including in India.
Nearly 2.5 million Nepalis are believed to be working in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and South Korea.
Political parties have long benefitted from Nepal's migrant population. Parties like Nepali Congress, UML and CPN (Maoist Center) had relied on Nepali migrants for food, shelter and cash to wage struggle against the Rana oligarchy, party-less Panchayat system and the Maoist insurgency by giving donations or refuse to leaders.
Overseas chapters of political parties are still considered to be one of the biggest sources of income for political parties. All parties have overseas chapters in major countries like India, Gulf nations and Malaysia. Top leaders of parties ritually visit these countries to woo voters.
"Migrant populations have always remained an important support base for parties. But their influence on the election was limited as they would mostly remain cut off from families and party activities. It is no longer the case. Today, they are well updated on the events here and connected with families," said Pampha Bhusal.
Although all parties have organization in major labor destination countries and top leaders regularly attend functions in those countries, UML seems better connected with migrants than other political parties. Gefont, a trade union affiliated to the UML, has thousands of members in the Gulf, Malaysia and India. Most of these members are regular 'levy' payers to the UML.
Social media and the internet have better connected migrants with activities back home and also given a platform to the political parties to access Nepalis overseas.
Social media, according to Ranjit Acharya, CEO of Prisma Advertising and a digital media expert, has been integral part of electioneering as young voters, who constitute a majority of voters, are mostly accessible on digital platform.
"Social media has definitely helped us reach out to migrants and young voters. But at the same time, we are also mobilizing our cadres on the grounds to garner support," said UML spokesperson Yogesh Bhattarai.
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Q: How to determine a value integer of which MPI-constant it is? When I use a mpi_comm_split I print the rank of process in newcomm by using MPI_comm_rank and for outsider process I get MPI_UNDEFINED = 32766 which is normal. I need a way how to know the constant of MPI with a  specific value?
For example here I get -1 and it is MPI_PROC_NULL.
    #include<stdio.h>
    #include"mpi.h"

    int main(){
    MPI_Init(0,0);
    printf("MPI_COMM_NULL %d",MPI_COMM_NULL);
    MPI_Finalize() ;
   }


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Q: Is there a more elementary proof of this special case of Riemann-Roch? I'm looking for an elementary proof of the fact that $\ell(nP) = \dim L(nP) = n$, where $L(nP)$ is the linear (Riemann-Roch) space of certain rational functions associated to the divisor $nP$, where $n > 0$ is an integer and $P$ is a point on a curve of genus 1.
This fact is used to prove that every elliptic curve is isomorphic to a curve given by a Weierstrass equation. See for instance Silverman, The Arithmetic of Elliptic Curves, p. 59, Proposition 3.1.(a).
I know that it's a corollary to the Riemann-Roch theorem (it follows from the corollary that says if $\deg D > 2g - 2$ then $\ell(D) = \deg D + 1 - g$). The proof of the full Riemann-Roch theorem still looks a little intimidating to me, so I'm hoping someone can provide a more elementary proof of this special case, perhaps by making the relevant simplifications in the proof of the Riemann-Roch theorem.
Thanks in advance.

A: Let $X$ be an elliptic curve over $k$, and $P \in X$. We have to prove that for $D=nP$ we have
$$
l(D)=\deg(D)=n
$$
If $D$ satisfies the above equation, and $E$ is a divisor such that $E \geq D$, then we have $l(E)=\deg(E)$ (cf. Fulton, Corollary 8.3.1). Hence it is enough to show that $l(P)=1$.
Clearly $l(P) > 0$, since $k \subset L(P)$. On the other hand, $l(P) > 1$ would imply that there exists $x \in k(X)$ such that $x$ has a simple pole at $P$, and no other poles. But this would imply that the map
$$
x: X \rightarrow \Bbb{P}^1
$$
is an isomorphism, which is a contradiction. Thus $l(P)=1$.

A: Here is an elementary solution in a very special case. It assumes that the curve is already embedded in the plane using a Weierstrass-like equation, so you can't use it to later prove that every elliptic curve can be given by a Weierstrass equation, but perhaps it will still be instructive.
We assume the base field is of characteristic $0$ and algebraically closed. Suppose $E$ is the projective curve in $\mathbb{P}^2$ defined by the following equation in $\mathbb{A}^2$,
$$y^2 = (x - \lambda_1)(x - \lambda_2)(x - \lambda_3)$$
where $\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3$ are non-zero and distinct. It can be shown that $E$ is a smooth curve with a unique point at infinity, namely $P = (0 : 0 : 1)$. As Nils Matthes has indicated, to show that $\ell (n P) = n$ for all $n \ge 1$, it suffices to prove the case $n = 1$.
Suppose, for a contradiction, that $\ell (P) > 1$. We know that for all divisors $D$, $\ell (D) \le \deg D + 1$, so that means $\ell (P) = 2$, and so there is some non-constant rational function $t$ such that $L (P)$ is spanned by $1$ and $t$. Moreover, $t$ has a simple pole at $P$ (and nowhere else), so $t^n$ has a pole of order $n$ at $P$ (and nowhere else). As such, $L (n P)$ is spanned by $1, t, \ldots, t^n$. However, we know that $y$ is in $L (2 P)$ and $x$ is in $L (3 P)$, so that means, for some constants,
\begin{align}
x & = a_0 + a_1 t + a_2 t^2 \\
y & = b_0 + b_1 t + b_2 t^2 + b_3 t^3
\end{align}
and by rescaling $t$ if necessary, we may assume that $a_2 = b_3 = 1$. (Note that $a_2^3 = b_3^2$.) We may also complete the square to assume that $a_1 = 0$. But then substituting into the original equation, we get
$$(b_0 + b_1 t + b_2 t^2 + t^3)^2 = (t^2 + a_0 - \lambda_1) (t^2 + a_0 - \lambda_2) (t^2 + a_0 - \lambda_3)$$
which is impossible, since the RHS has six distinct zeros.


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Final provisionsE+W+S
[F118APilot schemesE+W+S
(1)Any regulations to which this subsection applies may be made so as to have effect for a specified period not exceeding 12 months.
(2)Subject to subsection (3), subsection (1) applies to—
(a)regulations made under this Act, and
(b)regulations made under section 1 or 5 of the Administration Act.
(3)Subsection (1) only applies to regulations if they are made with a view to ascertaining whether their provisions will—
(a)make it more likely that persons who are entitled to claim state pension credit will do so;
(b)make it more likely that persons who are entitled to claim state pension credit will receive it.
(4)Regulations which, by virtue of subsection (1), are to have effect for a limited period are referred to in this section as a "pilot scheme".
(5)A pilot scheme may, in particular—
(a)provide for a relevant provision not to apply, or to apply with modifications, for the purposes of the pilot scheme, and
(b)make different provision for different cases or circumstances.
(6)For the purposes of subsection (5)(a), a "relevant provision" is—
(a)any provision of this Act, and
(b)section 1 of the Administration Act.
(7)A pilot scheme may provide that no account is to be taken of any payment made under the pilot scheme in considering a person's—
(a)liability to tax,
(b)entitlement to benefit under an enactment relating to social security (irrespective of the name or nature of the benefit), or
(c)entitlement to a tax credit.
(8)A pilot scheme may provide that its provisions are to apply only in relation to—
(a)one or more specified areas or localities;
(b)one or more specified classes of person;
(c)persons selected—
(i)by reference to prescribed criteria, or
(ii)on a sampling basis.
(9)A pilot scheme may make consequential or transitional provision with respect to the cessation of the scheme on the expiry of the specified period.
(10)A pilot scheme may be replaced by a further pilot scheme making the same or similar provision.
(11)The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations which, by virtue of this section, are to have effect for a limited period is exercisable only with the consent of the Treasury.]
F1S. 18A inserted (12.11.2009) by Welfare Reform Act 2009 (c. 24), ss. 27(2), 61(1)
19 Regulations and ordersE+W+S
(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, subsections (1), (2) to (5) and (10) of section 175 of the Contributions and Benefits Act (regulations and orders etc) shall apply in relation to any power conferred on the Secretary of State by any provision of this Act to make regulations or an order as they apply in relation to any power conferred on him by that Act to make regulations or an order, but as if for references to that Act (other than references to specific provisions of it) there were substituted references to this Act.
(2)A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provisions) the first regulations under—
(a)section 2(3)(b), (4) or (6),
(b)section 3(4), (5), (6), (7) or (8),
(c)section 4(3),
(d)section 12, or
(e)section 15(1)(e), (f) or (j), (2), (3), (4) or (6),
shall not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
[F2(2A)A statutory instrument containing regulations which, by virtue of section 18A, are to have effect for a limited period shall not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.]
(3)A statutory instrument—
(a)which contains regulations under this Act (whether alone or with other provisions), and
(b)which is not subject to any requirement that a draft of the instrument be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament,
shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
F2S. 19(2A) inserted (12.11.2009) by Welfare Reform Act 2009 (c. 24), ss. 27(3), 61(1)
20 Financial provisionsE+W+S
(1)There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—
(a)any sums payable by way of state pension credit;
(b)any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State or other government department under or by virtue of this Act; and
(c)any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.
(2)There shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund any increase attributable to this Act in the sums which under any other Act are payable into that Fund.
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The enactments specified in Schedule 3 to this Act are repealed to the extent there specified.
I1S. 21 in force at 7.4.2003 for specified purposes by S.I. 2003/966, art. 2(b), Sch.
I2S. 21 in force at 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/1766, art. 2(a)
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(1)This Act may be cited as the State Pension Credit Act 2002.
(2)This section and sections 19 and 20 come into force on the passing of this Act.
(3)Except as provided by subsection (2), this Act shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and different days may be so appointed for different purposes.
(4)Any order under this section may make such transitional provision as appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient in connection with the provisions brought into force by the order.
(5)Any amendment or repeal made by this Act has the same extent as the enactment to which it relates (unless otherwise provided).
(6)Subject to that, this Act extends to England and Wales and Scotland only.
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1S. 22(3) power partly exercised: 2.7.2002 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2002/1691, art. 2; 3.9.2002 appointed for specified provision by S.I. 2002/2248, art. 2


Gremlin edit from 2013 from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
The man behind The Daily Grind Jonathan Bechtold aka Gremlin came out with a really solid web edit he filmed last year. Killing streets to the fullest, especially rails and ledges. Gremlin is the master of rail rides and the one that goes manual to manual to up rail ride is next level. Must.
Winter 2014 Team Promo from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
The Daily grind crew doing their job on the streets for this 2014 winter promo. If you people like good street riding, then this is the video you should definitely press the play button.
Eric Mesta from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
San Francisco based street shredder, Eric Mesta, is the newest addition to The Daily Grind squad and his welcome to the team edit is full of technical stuff, grinds, barspins, crankflips and other stunts. Solid.
Zack Gerber Welcome to the Daily Grind from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
Zack Gerber, where to even start with this guy. Zack can shred everything and he can not just shred a spot, he can pretty much murder them all. This is his welcome to The Daily Grind web video and it is pure fire. From big barspins and 360 to some crazy technical stuff. I am guessing the last combos is something you never saw before.
Atlanta Fall trip from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
Troy Merkle Winter 2013 from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
It is always awesome when something new pops out from Troy Merkle and his winter 2013 web video he filmed for The Daily Grind is a treat. Troy goes technical, but can surprise you with a wild barspin from time to time.
Collection of crashes and extra footage from The Daily Grind crew. I must admit, some of the stuff in here look really nasty and really painful. I did not watched the whole thing, because I am not really into watching crashes, fails and bails.
What an amazing new web piece from The Daily Grind rider Tony Cherry. Tony is trying to be on the bike as much as possible and this is an awesome example, that he has so much amazing trick and combos on lock. Four pegs, freecoaster and plenty of creativity. This is mad and you definitely need to watch it.
DIY2013jam from THE DAILY GRIND on Vimeo.
There was a jam going on at the DIY spot in Denver, Ohio a couple weeks back and here are video highlights from the day, filmed and edited by Tony Cherry from The Daily Grind. If you are into grinds and stuff, you will definitely enjoy watching this one.


Swanage Pier – The Reopening, 2019 from Viewpoint Productions on Vimeo.
On Wednesday 3rd April, National Piers Society Patron, Timothy West, reopened Swanage Pier after significant repair and refurbishment work. The rather moving video shows the day's highlights.
Thanks to Viewpoint Productions for the video.


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Villeneuve-lès-Lavaur é uma comuna francesa na região administrativa da Occitânia, no departamento de Tarn. Estende-se por uma área de 10.02 km², e possui 225 habitantes, segundo o censo de 2018, com uma densidade de 22 hab/km².

Comunas de Tarn