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Q: My nodejs website can't upload file than 300MB So today I made my small website uploader
But I found a problem.
be like my code can't be given files than 300MB+
Index.js
var http = require('http');
var formidable = require('formidable');
var fs = require('fs');

http.createServer(function (req, res) {
  if (req.url == '/fileupload') {
    var form = new formidable.IncomingForm();
    form.parse(req, function (err, fields, files) {
      var oldpath = files.filetoupload.filepath;
      var newpath = '/var/www/html/file/' + files.filetoupload.originalFilename;
      fs.rename(oldpath, newpath, function (err) {
        if (err) throw err;
        res.write(`File be upload done! this is your URL!\n`);
res.write(`http://exmaple/file/${files.filetoupload.originalFilename}`)
res.write('\nor need short domain?\n');
res.write(`http://exmaple/file/${files.filetoupload.originalFilename}`);
res.write('\nnow just copy link url and share!');
        res.end();
      });
 });
  } else {
    res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/html'});
    res.write('<form action="fileupload" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data">');
    res.write('<input type="file" name="filetoupload"><br>');
res.write('click a submit to upload! --> ');
    res.write('<input type="submit">');
res.write('\n\n New Problem file size than 300MB website will wont upload! we will fix it to quciky!');
    res.write('</form>');
    return res.end();
  }
}).listen(8080);

What I did to fixed?

A: I was able to find a solution here: https://www.section.io/engineering-education/uploading-files-using-formidable-nodejs/
To summarize :
You need to create a variable pointing to the directory/folder where you want to store the files. To do this, add the following code after creating the form instance:
const uploadFolder = path.join(__dirname, "public", "files");

Now, your uploadFolder variable points to the folder under the public directory which is present at the root level of your project.
Now let's change the configuration by altering few properties in the form instance:
// Basic Configuration
form.multiples = true;
form.maxFileSize = 50 * 1024 * 1024; // 5MB
form.uploadDir = uploadFolder;
console.log(form);

Normally, you change the maximum size and it should work


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2006 The Year Of Timbaland?
As 2006 comes to a close what do you all say it, was it Timbaland's year? Did he dominate Pop music? What about radio? Do you feel he was recognized for his work? And looking into next year how excited are you to hear what he's got for us?
In my opinion, Tim didn't necessarily dominate the airwaves even though he did have three #1 hits including the biggest of his career. What Timbo did do is once again change the sound of music. Furtado's and more so Timberlake's albums were sonically on another level. What other track this year sounded even close to "My Love"? "Promiscuous" and "Maneater" brought the 80s back to Pop music but not in the typical let's-sample-an-80s-song sort of way.
I say wait until next year when I'm pretty positive you'll start hearing the copy cats. They're always a step behind The King and they come in droves. I suspect too that yet again Timbo will switch up his sound. So with all this said here's a list of confirmed 2006 Timbo tracks that did not make the final cut on various albums (props to Bigmac!):
Lloyd Banks "My House"
Lloyd Banks "Rotten Apple"
Ludacris "Based On A True Story"
Jojo "Show I Can"
LL Cool J unkown title
Kardinall Offishall unknown title
The Game "Ol' English"
Jay-Z "Your Favorite"
Happy New Year everyone!!
More of Timbaland's Diary
Here's yet another clip of Tim and Danja makin' magic:
I'd give anything to be with Tim in the studio!
Labels: MTV Timbaland Diary
New Tim Article
Check out this new article on Timmy. Despite the leak it looks like "Give It To Me" will be the first single but I can assure you, if I know Timbo, the track will be different in some way than the leaked version. Whether it be the beat or the lyrics, somehow I'm sure it will be tweaked.
I can't wait for the new album. Rumored artists on the new album include: Kanye West, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, 50 Cent, She Wants Revenge, The Hives, M.I.A, Nicole from the Pussycat Dolls, and Elton John (lol!) Where the heck is Missy, Sebastian, DOE, and Keri? Hmmm guess we'll have to wait and see....
So who won?
Cast your vote HAHHA! I think I won, I mean it's pretty obvious (to me). Czar somehow you cheated, I don't know how yet but I know you did. I think you're really a robot or as I've said before you're really Hannon Lane. That would explain a lot actually hahha...
Naa in all honesty I got my ass served to me raw with no salt OR pepper. There is a reason why Czar is the master (and famous LOL) and I am the student. BUT mark my words this isn't over, not even close. There will be other sample wars and you can promise Boogie won't disappoint. I'm a tireless researcher and an endless question asker so you can bet I'll come a lot harder next time.
Truth be told be on the lookout for future projects involving Tim's samples. Czar, Big A, and I are kicking around some ideas for all the stans.
Merry Christmas to all of you! I hope you have a great holiday whatever your plans. Be safe and have fun and we'll see you later on this week!
Again Czar what the heck is one of your "sample mixes"? I've never heard of them. I have a feeling you must have a team of people who work with you to get these samples if your making "mixes". Maybe it should be C-Z-A-R and T-E-A-M huh? Hhaha
Ok so let's start with an easy one: Timbaland & Magoo did the classic "Luv 2 Luv U Remix" The remix was better than the original by far. Well in typical Timmy fashion he took The JBs "Giving Up Food For Funk" for pretty much the entire bass line.
Let me guess it was in one of your "sample mixes" Czar? Yeah whatever to that. Here's another one that I found a bit interesting. Seems there is some confusion on what exactly Timbo sampled for Missy's "Xtasy" Yes he samples more than once which I'm sure Czar will tell you but the drums come from the J-Dilla callabo, J-88's "Stupid Lies" If ya'll can learn anything from this entry it's to go and buy J-88's album as it is seriously a classic.
So Czar that's what I got for this war. I promise you there will be others so try and come with some samples that are somewhat original. It's hard to see you down there son....
And so it ends...
Well Boogie, you put up a good fight. I'm surprised by the fact that you continued to try and beat me, even though you knew it was useless. So I'll let you off with your diginity on this one.
First, you're half right on the "X-tasy" sample...but you should really check out Sly and the Family Stone's track "In Time." This is the actual track that Tim sampled for "X-tasy."
Second, I think someone said that I'll win this battle if I posted "This." LMAO!
Maybe you should pay attention to my mixes...you might learn a thing or two.
Say it loud, say it proud: CZAR!
I can do this blind folded
"Sample Mix"? I have to say I've never heard any of your sample mixes Czar. Sad thing is that Jade sample was the first Timbo sample I ever found so if your just now putting on one of your "mixes" you're a little behind the times son. Do you need the sample of Missy's "The Rain" for your Samplex Mix 15 in 5 years? Poor guy...
Speaking of Missy, let's look at her "Whatcha Gon Do" . One of my favorite Missy tracks just cuz she killed it on the adlibs and of course the beat.
Now you've mentioned Fela Kuti before Czar and I have a feeling you don't even know who he is or where he's from. I suggest you read about him as he is one of the greatest revolutionaries/musicians of our time. He did this brillinat track called "Colonial Mentality" that Mr. Mosley thought he'd take a bite out of for Missy.
Let me guess that was planned for the sample mix 9 right? Catch up little man I know it's hard!
I smell desperation...
Well Boogie...sad to say it, but you're YEARS late on "Colonial Mentality." That was on one of my first mixes. So sad Boogie...so sad...
Anyway, since you're going to do Fela, I'll bring Fela back into too. Probably one of my favorite songs off Ms. Jade's highly slept on 2002 album "Girl Interrurpted," was a song that didn't even feautre Jade at all. The "Interlude" is all Timbo backed by a funky groove. The track samples "Oloufe Mi" (re-titled later as "Lover") by Fela Kuti. This song was one of Fela's earliest songs with the band Koola Lobitos, before his music became very political.
Wanna give this one last try again J?
It's on...
I'm surprsied Boogie. This is the first time that you posted a sample that wasn't on any of my mixes. The "Feel the Girl" sample is actually slated to be on Vol. 8, but I'll forgive you for that one lol.
Since you wanna pull stuff that's not on my mixes, I thought I would share something with everyone that is not on any of my mixes and that might be on Vol. 8. I know y'all probably thought that the "you ready" sample on Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" was just some sound Tim had on his keyboard. Well...it's actually taken from a song by Eddie Bo called "Hook and Sling." Tim is just crazy for sampling that at the beginning of the track. I don't think anyone would have sampled that.
And Boogie, how are you gonna post ONE sample to "Right Now & Later On?" You know there are two right? You must have completely "forgotten" about the sampled drum pattern. For those who don't know (this includes you Boogie lol), Tim sampled the drums from The Meters' track "Jungle Man."
You finished J, or do you want some more of this beating?
Spell it out with me: C-Z-A-R
Fire with Fire...
You know Boogie, I thought I would give you a head start before I just put a big hurt on ya. And you know after I fudged the fake timbo post (sorry y'all), I'm going to come out swingin. So let's begin...
Round 1: Boogie, you started off with a world music sample, so I thought I'd return the favor: Raje Shwari ft. Timbaland - "Indian Style" This was Raje's buzz single that got some good airplay by some BBC radio stations (shout out to DJ Markie Mark and the whole Punjabi Hit Squad!). I was feelin' the song until I realized that the ENTIRE song concept (lyrics, melody, EVERYTHING) was based off this Bollywood film song "No. 1 Punjabi" from the 2001 film "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke." You can see that Raje and Tim just took the whole song and just added some English every once in a while.
Now you know I couldn't stop with just that. Did you know that the drum pattern for the track is also sampled? Yep, it samples the Punjabi folk tune "Dhola Ve Dhola." So there you have it. The melody, the lyrics, the drum pattern, everything was the combination of "No. 1 Punjabi" and "Dhola Ve Dhola."
Round 2: Again Boogie, since you wanted to do TV themes, I'll play fair and do a TV theme as well. One of my favorite songs off Tim's Bio has to be "Talking on the Phone." The track is just insane! But did you know that the main beat samples a the theme from a TV cartoon? Yup, it samples the one and only "Fat Albert Theme Song." Tim did an amazing job of chopping this sample, instead of just straight up looping like he did with another TV theme song *cough* "Underdog" *cough*
Damn, I just killed you in one thread Boogie. Funny thing is, I haven't even given you my best. Let's see what ya got.
C-z-a-r
The next battle...
Excuse me a second *YAWN* Czar that's all you got? Come on now son I don't think you're ready. Here pay attention: Let's take a look at this interesting gem. We all know Ms Jade's "Feel The Girl" don't we? Sick ass drums and definitely a very slept on first single. Well it actually samples Macedonian musician Vlatko Stefanovski's "Gipsy Song"
Czar stick to the easy Indian samples and kiddie Theme songs while I move on and take you to international school!
After givin' it a little thought let's go ahead and throw in a little extra just for kicks. Fabolous has a Timbo track "Right Now Later On" which samples this track by The Meter's called "Just Kissed My Baby"
So what ya' got for me Czar?
The war continues...
So where is Czar? Is he plotting a good sample to use? Or is he scared? ha ha! We'll have to wait and see. In the meantime let me bring yet another body blow to the Master. I bring you Playa's "Gravy Train" Unfortunately there is no full/non DJ version of this track and it was never released except on a Def Soul mixtape from back when Playa was signed to Def Jam.
So what's the sample used in the track? An Indian track? Maybe even some obscure Italian country song? No actually it's from the 1964 cartoon Underdog. Timbo sampled the Theme Song from the cartoon. Yet again Timbaland proves why he is a genius.
"Have no fear Underdog is here!!!"
The Sample Wars: Czar Vs. J-Boogie
I thought I'd mix it up a little this week and have a little "war" with Czar. He is without question the Sample King and he has now got me addicted to collecting samples. I've spent a lot of time diggin' around and seeing what I could find and wanted to show off my skills. I wanted to school the master on what the pupil has learned. So bring it Czar! Let's see what you got!
Round 1: Justin Timberlake's "(Oh No) What You Got" A hot Timbo beat over some smooth JT vocals but do you know the sample? The sample is Debka Druz's "The Debka of the Druz" Many people seem to think the sample is Israeli, it's even been credited that way on many websites but in fact the track is Syrian.
Oh but that's not all, J Boogie don't just give you the sample like some cats...hahah
Sixx John, a talented MC and a producer for Ne-Yo, used to be signed with Big Tank. Now Big Tank as you all know used to produce for Timbaland productions (check Queen Latifah's "Go Head") so isn't it fitting that Tank used the Debka sample BEFORE Timbo did for Timberlake. The track in question? Sixx John's Debka Druz's "Break Tha Rulez"
You don't want none of this Czar....
20,000 Hits!!
The Chronicles has just reached 20,000 hits which blows my mind. What started out as an idea to start a different kind of Timbaland site, different from anything that's out there to date, has grown into a respectable website that people come to for their Timbaland fix.
I recently put up a virtual map to get an idea of who was tuning into The Chronicles and as it turns out people from over 34 countries around the world have paid us a visit!! This goes to show that the genius of Timbo spans the entire globe and that music truly is universal.
Let me say a big THANK YOU to all of you for making this site successful. It would be nothing without your support and input so I say again thank you!! Shout out to my Beatclub family, the Stans Of The Tim Table, Big A and Czar my stans for life, THE Timbalandchick (my sis), and to Sebastian, DOE, Keri, Raje, Medina, Brian Kidd, Hannon, and all the other mad cool and humble musicians thank you.
I hope to continue this site for another 20,000 damn another 200,000 hits and so on. You all are great and keep that Timbo stan in all of us on going.
Big props to ya'll,
J-Boogie
Czar's Samples of the Week
Sorry for the late post, I've been a bit busy this week. BUT, I'm back, it's still a new week, which means it's time again for Czar's Sample(s) of the Week.
So last week, I hinted that this week's sample was going to come from none other than Missy "Misdameanor" Elliott. At first I was only going to showcase one sample, but then I decided let's just do two.
So the first sample comes from Missy's 2001 hit "Get Ur Freak On" from the album "Miss E...So Addictive." Everyone probably mispronounced the Indian vocal sample that comes right after missy says "Hollaaaaa/got the feelin' son/let me throw you some," and probably wondered where the hell Tim found that track. The Indian track is called "Larka" and it comes from one of the Indian sample CDs that Tim used a lot during this time, Deepest India.
Off the same album, Missy's "Old School Joint" samples just that, an old school joint. The track samples "Pop It" from the 80s r&b band One Way. It doesn't sound like Tim actually sampled the track, just re-played it, but it's still worth a listen.
That's it for this week. Stay tuned for next week because I guarantee it's going to be crazy!
New Petey Pablo "Stick Up Man"
This hot track just came to my attention and I wanted to make sure to share it. Is it new? I have no idea. DId Timbaland produce it? Hmmm sounds like it. How's the beat? SICCCCK! Check it:
Petey Pablo "Stick Up Man"
If this isn't Timbo, it's pretty big bite. That sample is dope and as usual Tim let's the beat ride makin' sure we all know who the star of the track is. It's a BANGER for sure! What ya'll think?
Meg Murray
As I was roaming around the internet one day I came across a woman named Meg Murray who had previous ties with Timbaland. She has a few CDs out, including one from '02 that mentioned she had worked with Timbaland. Now of course I can't just read something like that and leave it at that, no I gotta go the next step(s). So after some digging, I was able to contact Meg and asked her a few questions about her association with Tim. Here is what she wrote me:
"I was introduced to Timbaland by Bill Pettaway, a songwriter/producer/amazing guitar player from Annapolis Md, my hometown. Bill plays guitar on a large amount of Timbaland productions, and he got me the hook-up with Tim in 1999.
I had a production contract with Timbaland in 1999 and I met with him in New York and wrote and recorded demos at Manhattan Center Sound with his writers during that time. Tim oversaw what we worked on and pitched me to labels in 2000 but I never got a record deal.
Britney Spears and Christina Aguliera were just hitting the scene, and I was more of a rock-R&B performer, playing live gigs 300 nights a year, so the market wasn't looking for my type, they were looking for young pop tarts at the time. C'est la vie!!
Timbaland was super-cool and gracious, and I was able to learn so much about the art of recording & production from hanging out with and watching Tim, Jimmy Douglass and the other engineers make their magic. I got to be a fly on the wall and got a crash course in Grade A Music Business and Creative Genius. Timbaland is truly cutting edge and pushes the envelope. It was like going to graduate school!!
None of the songs on my CD "Ready" were produced or written by Timbaland.
I re-recorded and re-produced a few of the songs from the New York sessions at home in Annapolis after my production contract ran out. Those are the songs you hear on the CD "Ready". Making that CD in Annapolis was a learning project for myself and Todd Kreuzburg as we ventured into the world of professional recording by computer. Self-taught.
The songs #2 "Be Straight" #4 "Get By" #7 "Perfect" and #8 "The Words" are songs that I co-wrote with Todd Walcsmuth and Robert Cadence in New York during our sessions in 1999-2000 that Timbaland heard, and those songs were definitely created to please him. Tim used other unreleased versions of some of those tunes to shop me for a deal.
Back in Annapolis, Todd Kreuzburg and I re-worked them and re-recorded them, learning to record on the computer as we went along- and they ended up on the "Ready" CD.
Not a lot of my friends and peers dug the CD when it came out in 2002- they thought it was "too hip-hop" or "too computer", but as I listen to it now, though there are a lot of technical things I could nit-pick and change, the overall spirit of the CD has held up well I think. But I am prejudice because it is my baby!!!
There are a few demo songs from those New York-Timbaland sessions that were not put on the "Ready" CD but will come out on my next release."
So there you have a bit of information you may not have known. I encourage everyone to go check out her myspace and her website She's got a unique voice and seems like yet another great talent in the music world!
Labels: Meg Murray
New Sebastian track "Hungry"
Sebastian is lettin' the public KNOW what's up! Here's an older track by him that was just leaked today. Tim's bringin' the normal heat on this slow banger and Seb's getting a little help from Ms. Jade and Sin (nice to hear this guy again) It's cool to hear the old Beat Club crew together again over a laid back Timbo beat. Look for Sebastian's new album out soon!
Check it: Sebastian F/ Timbaland, Sin & Ms. Jade "Hungry"
Props to Sebastian for the ok and props to DOE for lettin' us hear it first. You too Hypnotic!
Labels: Ms. Jade , Sebastian , Sincere , Timbaland Production
Senator Jimmy D
Jimmy Douglass is a legend in the music game. Most people know him as Senator Jimmy D, the engineer for Timbland but his story starts way before that. Jimmy's worked with The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Aretha Franklin, and Hall & Oates to name but a FEW. He's considered one of the best, if not the best engineer in the music industry today. He has what's been called a "magical ear" and it only seems fitting that he and Timbaland work so well together.
There's not a lot of information on Jimmy as there should be but I was able to find a few very interesting articles. This first article talks about how Jimmy started out and his story on how he came to meet Timbo. This second article talks more about what equipment he uses and how he creates the sound he does. This last article Jimmy talks a lot about using Pro Tools and how he makes it work for him.
Finally here's a summarized list of Jimmy Douglass' Discography over the years. It's important to know that's it's not just Timbaland making the music but that he has a very good team around him helping to create those beats we all know and love. Tim only picks the best! Shout out to my man Big A for the info!
Labels: Jimmy Douglass
Simon Illa
Simon Illa is a known production figure in the Philly scene having produced for many local artists as well as the The Eagles and Phillies. He's worked with Vivian Green, Floetry, Onyx and Smitty to name but a few. He has recently signed a management deal with Timbo's camp and has been in Miami working with Tim on new material.
Illa produced the lead single off of Philly rapper Cyssero's debut album, "Protege of the Game" on The Game's Black Wall Street label. The single is called "So Fresh" and samples the Kool and the Gang's track "Fresh"
Illa is definitely doin' big things in production. Check out his myspace page to see the latest news as well as see Illa behind the boards. Also check out his website for all sorts of information on him.
Don't sleep on Illa cuz dude is doing major things in the music game!
Labels: Simon Illa
What's up y'all,
It's a new week, and that means a new Timbaland sample. This time I thought I would bring you all a sample from one of the best unreleased pop albums of the 2000s: Kiley Dean's "Simple Girl."
A while back I posted the sample to one of my favorite songs off that album, "Kiss Me Like That." This week, I thought I would share a sample from another one of my favorite songs from the album, "No." The song has a nice bounce, and Raje Shwari just kills it at the end. Anyway, the song samples "Sorrow Tears & Blood" from the musician and political activist Fela Kuti. If you don't know anything about Fela, you need to buy his music and google him now. He was an amazing artist with timeless music, and an influential human rights activist that is truly missed.
So that's it for this week's installment of Czar's Sample of the Week. Check back next week for something that will make you hee hee hee hee ha, hee hee hee hee hee hee ha.
P.S. This won't be the last time you'll see Fela's name pop up on Czar's Sample of the Week...
The Timbaland Snub
This year's Grammy nominations were announced yesterday and all I can say is where the heck is Timbaland? Dude WAS 2006 plain and simple. Now I'm not going to go bad mouth anyone in the game as the music industry is already in pretty bad shape but that's even more reason to honor someone who changes how we hear music.
I've prided myself on keep The Chronicles as opinion free as possible and instead let the information, news, music, samples etc speak for itself but whether you like or dislike Tim, one thing everyone can agree on is Timbaland is a music revolutionary. He's taken and continues to take music where no one thought they could take it.
Now here in 2006 with all this repetitive and boring "hits" we call music, Tim (and some may argue Danja) took us on a journey away from the norm yet again. This time with his brilliance in tow, he took POP music of all things and created yet another way we listen to it. Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" and Justin Timberlake's "My Love" fit no category yet they were both #1 songs of the year. He created a brand new sound for both of them and diversied their sound to the point of experimental.
He also did it with Danity Kane and The Pussycat Dolls and just when you thought Tim had completely gone pop, at the end of the year he comes HARD with Snoop's "Get A Light" and Jeezy's "3AM" just to remind us he can still make them bangin' rap tracks. Am I biased? Of course but come on T Bone Burnett gets the nod over Timbo? Can you name a T Bone Burnett track?
Despite the obvious snub the the best part is 2007 is commin': new Tim album, Keri Hilson, D.O.E, Bjork, M.I.A, Sebastian, and even more Tim sonic stew. My ears are excited!
Timbaland & M.I.A in the studio
**** EDIT Once again the videos have been taken down. This is due to copyright infringement which we here at The Chronicles did not know about until recently. We will not be reposting the video but look forward to seeing more Timbo in the studio real soon ****
First and foremost BIG THANKS to nOtO for givin' us the re-up on not 1 but 2 videos. I got wonder how you got the DVD already homie. Hmm is this Byrd? Anyhow check out the videos:
It doesn't get much better than this! nOtO thank you SO much my man! Go tell a friend ya'll...
Labels: M.I.A.
Busta Rhymes and Timbo in the studio
Sure you could consider this "old" but no matter how many times I watch it I can't get over Busta's face when he hears that beat.
Hope this tracks makes the final cut for Busta's next album cuz the beat is fire!
Labels: Busta Rhymes , MTV Timbaland Diary
The Ugly People
During the making of Under Construction II, Tim and Magoo met up with a crew named The Ugly People. Here check this video:
What's interesting is in the video, Alliwishis Kay-Os raps what became Tim's 2nd verse on the final version of "Don't Make Me Take It There" Also Frank Lee White is rapping what became Tim's first verse on "Throwback" So Tim did have some help writing rhymes for the album.
J Nitti produced "Don't Make Me Take It There" and went on to apparently produce Attitude's "For Free". How else Ugly People fit into the Tim camp is a mystery. I have a feeling they did other writing and J Nitti produced other tracks for Tim's artists but I can't say for sure.
Labels: Ugly People
New Sebastian tracks
Sebastian breaks us off with yet more exclusive Timbaland joints. Go check out Sebastian's fan myspace and check out the new tracks. Add to the fan group and come chat with Sebastian himself. Every Wednesday and Friday nights at 9PM Eastern Time go and chat with the real Sebastian. The dude is mad cool and incredibly humble so go and join.
As far as the tracks go well I wouldn't be J Boogie if I didn't give you the break down so here it is:
New tracks:
- Can't Stop Us
- Beat Club
- Stomped Out
- Ready
- We At It Again (Original Version) This is the 6th version of this track, 3 of which have completely different beats
- Fried Chick Freestyle (same beat as D.O.E's "You Don't Believe Me" which means this was the original track before DOE's)
- Drama is the alternate "I See Dead People" version but it has an additional 5 seconds making it 4:25 versus the cut off version we all had at 4:20.
- It's Your Night is an alternate version as the whole hallway scene between Tim and the 2 girls like in the original is deleted, instead it just continues.
Props to Sebastian as always!
Labels: Sebastian , Timbaland Production
Ms. Jade goes at Scott Storch
Ms. Jade ain't havin' that Sotrch diss so she decided to jump on a hot Just Blaze beat and go at him. Check out the diss track "Beam Me Up Scotty"
Jade sounds hungry!! and that beat is tight. Very smart move for Jade to let peeps know she's still on top of her game and to get a little shine on. Let's all hope that she hooks back up with Timmmy for a new album or if anything actually releases somethin' here soon.
Tight diss!
Labels: Ms. Jade , Timbaland Vs. Scott Storch
Tweet is back!
What better way to follow up our Tweet samples of the week Tweet then to let you all know Tweet is back. She has a myspace and 2 new tracks "Whisper" and "See Ya". Both songs are the soft on the senses with amazing harmonies smooth tracks we have grown to love from her.
In my opinion Tweet's music is timeless. Southern Hummingbird was a classic and It's Me Again was one of the most slept on albums ever created. I'm hoping a 3rd album is in the works.
Go show this woman some love!!
Labels: Tweet
It's that time again. New week, new Timbo sample. I'm gonna give y'all two samples because both of them are real short.
For those who don't know Tim has been using sample CDs for a while, and in 2001 he started using a lot of Indian sample cds. The two sample CDs that seemed to be his favorite in 2001 were "Spices of India" and "Deepest India". Both are produced by the same company Zero-G.
So the two samples for this week are coming from the Southern Hummingbird, Tweet. Tweet got her big break with "Oops (Oh My)". If you didn't know there was a sample in this track, listen closesly to the subtle percussion sound. It's taken from the Spcies of India track "Mod Dafinda Speeds". If you still can't hear the sample, take a listen to the "Oops (Oh My) Timstrumental." .
Soon after Oops (Oh My) came out, Tweet and Tim brought us "Call Me". This "flute sample" from Deepest India was used again and again by other artists like the Bombay Rockers and the Rishi Rich Project (for those of us who listen to desi beats).
So there you have it, two samples from two of Tim's biggest hits of 2001. As always, look out for the next installment of Czar's Sample of the Week.
Pz,

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The Damariscotta River is the famous region in Maine where the most desirable oysters come from! All the local farm to table Oyster Bars serve Damariscotta Oysters as their prime selection. We now make this Maine delicacy available to buy online and ship overnight to you via home delivery.
Oysters are sold 6 per order, we recommend one order per person.


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Alex Sergeant
London (North West) , United Kingdom
Surreal / Topical / Political
Do you struggle to tell the difference between your ego and your superego? University lecturer turned stand-up comedian Alex Sergeant has the answer. Guiding his audiences through some of the more hilarious aspects of the work of Sigmund Freud, Alex Sergeant provides his unique take on a set of theories that have helped to shape over a centurys work of intellectual thought. Poking fun at the Oedipus complex and avoiding Freudian slips along the way, the show offers an evening's entertain...
Do you struggle to tell the difference between your ego and your superego? University lecturer turned stand-up comedian Alex Sergeant has the answer. Guiding his audiences through some of the more hilarious aspects of the work of Sigmund Freud, Alex Sergeant provides his unique take on a set of theories that have helped to shape over a centurys work of intellectual thought. Poking fun at the Oedipus complex and avoiding Freudian slips along the way, the show offers an evening's entertainment for the discerning comedy fan who wants to laugh, to think and to think about why we laugh whilst laughing and thinking.


I guess that's a variation of the old saying "tell me who your friends are…" – you know how that one goes. But is there really any truth to this coffee preference thing?
I don't really know, but an Australian coffee company claims to know a thing or two about coffee psychology theory. According to John Ronchi, co-founder of Campos Coffee on Wandoo St, Fortitude Valley, he has noticed a connection between coffee preferences and personality traits. His findings?
Mr Ronchi said well-dressed corporate types usually opted for an espresso or black coffee with no sugar, while patrons who liked to laze in the sun outside Campos ordered a latte.
What's more, ice coffees and frappacinos are popular in the warmer months, but almost always among young women.
I now have a personality-identity crisis. After a huge meal, I like espresso. I guess I am sophisticated then? I normally get a latte at Starbucks, though. Then again, I am neither a mum or a 20-something student. Oooh, I alternate between cappuccinos and lattes, I just remembered. So does that mean I am witty and classy sometimes? I seriously doubt it.
You see what I am getting at here…? So what coffee do you drink again?


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25 Ultimate Things to Do in Charleston
By Kinsey Giddick
Eat Boiled Peanuts From Timbo's
If you visit the Lowcountry and don't eat boiled peanuts, you're missing one of the true regional American delicacies. This airstream serving boiled peanuts sits on the road to most of the area's plantations—Middleton, Drayton Hall, and Magnolia—and its worth a stop on your way. Timbo, much like Madonna, has reached the level of fame that allows one name only and that's thanks to his 20 years in operation serving plain, Cajun, and ham-flavored boiled peanuts. Wednesday through Sunday, grab yourself a hot and heaping bag and an ice-cold beverage to go for the perfect road trip snack.
Go Bill Murray Spotting at a RiverDogs Game
Not every city can claim a beloved comedian as the owner of their minor-league baseball team. But here in Charleston, Bill Murray co-owns the Charleston RiverDogs. As if that weren't enough to get people to the games, the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Stadium, where the team plays, is a first-rate sports venue complete with a large variety of food from hot dogs to ramen, special events, and fireworks every Friday night. The family-friendly games have plenty to entertain all ages with jump castles, games, and the all-important high-five from mascot Charlie the RiverDog.
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Tour the Nathaniel Russell House
If you want to understand the wealth and influence of 19th-century Charleston's "aristocracy," a tour of the Nathaniel Russell House is a good place to start. The Federal-style mansion was built in 1803 by Nathaniel Russell, a wealthy shipping merchant. Inside, guests can get an idea of the grandeur his wealth afforded, with Palladian windows and, arguably most impressive, a flying spiral staircase that's cantilevered and runs to the third floor. The home is a National Historic Landmark and considered "one of America's most important Neoclassical houses."
Skip a Carriage Tour and Rent a Bike Instead
Sure you could take a carriage tour of the peninsula with all the other dozens of tourists, but why not see the city the way its citizens love to: by bike. Affordabike on King Street rents bikes for the day and they come with a basket and lock so you can cruise, stop, and shop along the way. Or, if you'd prefer, Charleston also has a bike share program called Holy Spokes. For $8 an hour, you can bike around the city and park your bike at 25 locations across the peninsula. How do you find those spots? A slick app for your phone maps it all out for you.
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Visit Fort Sumter, Site of the Start of the Civil War
You don't have to be a history buff to understand the centrality of the American Civil War to this nation's history, which is why a visit to Fort Sumter is a must. The flashpoint of the secession crisis and sectional tensions that had built for decades came to a head in Charleston Harbor in April of 1861. After falling into Confederate hands, it would be the site of repeated Federal attempts to regain control of Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter tours take people out to the National Parks site from both Liberty Square next to the S.C. Aquarium as well as Patriots Point in Mt. Pleasant. The hour trip on the harbor is matched by an hour informative visit to the fort. It's a great starting point for any visit to this historic city.
Go Brewery Hopping
As of last count, Charleston is up to 23 working breweries with five more scheduled to open in the next year. Which is to say, there's no shortage of good brew. And thanks to a handful opening in the "Neck" of the peninsula, brewery hopping can be easily done within one neighborhood with the help of a designated driver or Uber. Start at Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. for a hearty lunch and some cold ones to get you started, then roll on over toMunkle Brewing Co. for some traditional Belgian-style brews. Next up is Fatty's Beer Works followed by Tradesman. And if you really need more, well Holy City Brewing and COAST are just a little farther up the road.
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Tour the Gibbes Museum of Art
Recently reopened after a $13.5 million dollar remodel, one of the nation's oldest art galleries is a must-visit. While touring exhibits come and go, the Gibbes almost always displays its room of miniatures, tiny portraits that served as tokens of affection during the early 20th century. Some no bigger than a locket, these endearing paintings give a glimpse into courting of the era
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Visit Drayton Hall
While many visitors are used to historic sites that "restore" homes, Drayton Hall is a unique example of a preserved structure. Arguably one of the best examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in the nation and run by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this site interprets both the architectural and social history of the home as well as the legacy of the Draytons' slaves.
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Drink Charleston Light Dragoon Punch at Husk Bar
While Husk restaurant gets most of the acclaim, it's the bar next door that we love. Built in an old brick kitchen house, the two-story bar feels as though you're imbibing in Charleston's historic past. Noted for serving Madeiras, Ports, and punches, our favorite is the Charleston Light Dragoon cocktail. Fashioned from an old Charleston recipe, it'll send you charging into the night.
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Eat Oysters at Bowens Island
Charlestonians have been eating oysters since pre-Columbian times and the love of the bivalve has only gotten stronger since then. For a real deal oyster experience, head to Bowens Island. This cult favorite sits at the end of, obviously, an island and packs people in looking for fresh, local seafood. The view over the tidal marshes is only matched by the taste of freshly shucked oysters, but be warned this place gets packed quickly. Give yourself some time as there's often a wait.
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Search for Shark Teeth at Folly Beach
Folly Beach is known as the Edge of America, but the sharpest things you'll find there are sharks teeth. If you walk slowly and look closely, you might find the tiny grey incisors of the scariest fish in the sea. After a stroll on the beach, head to Pier 101 for burgers and beers.
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Tour Historic Houses During the Charleston Tour of Homes
Each spring, Charleston becomes an interior design lover's dream as local homeowners open their doors for the Charleston Tour of Homes. You'll get to see numerous houses that are only open to the public once a year.
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Visit the USS Yorktown
The famous "Fighting Lady" of WWII, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum includes the USS Yorktown, destroyer USS Laffey, and a Vietnam-era fire base. The ships host numerous displays ranging from naval aviation, crew life, and a medal of honor museum. Allotting an afternoon is encouraged, as this site large and there's a lot to take in and appreciate.
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Kayak the Intracoastal Waterway
For the best view of the Lowcountry, you can't beat a kayak trip on the Intracoastal Waterway. March visits filled with seabirds and dolphin spotting make a trip on the water an entertaining way to spend the afternoon.
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Run on the Beach at Kiawah's Beachwalker County Park
Kiawah Island is a private community, but just before the gates, if you take a hard right you'll end up at Beachwalker, a county beach park. This gorgeous property is a great place to take kids in the summer, as there's a small portion protected by lifeguards. But we love it in the winter when the visitors are few and the beach is open and perfect for running. There's no fee to park during the winter, so jog early and jog often.
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Eat Fresh-From-the-Dock Fried Seafood at the Wreck of Richard and Charlene
The sea shanty aesthetic of this landmark restaurant may put some diners off. But if you're looking for straight-from-the-dock seafood without all the pomp and circumstance of downtown establishments, this is the place to go. Think fried shrimp baskets, deviled crab, and stone crab claws. If you plan your timing right, you can watch the shrimp boats come in as the sun sets on Shem Creek.
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Taste Gullah Cuisine From Bertha's Kitchen
Gullah cuisine is the bedrock of Charleston's culinary prowess, so it's impossible to truly say you've eaten in the Lowcountry without trying some. We suggest you head to Bertha's for some lunch—and don't forget the lima beans. This restaurant was recently declared a James Beard American Classic. What more convincing do you need?
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Eat the Charleston Nasty for Brunch at Hominy Grill
There's a reason Chef Robert Stehling won a James Beard and his Big Nasty breakfast sandwich is part of it. This heaping plate of chicken, biscuits, and gravy is enough to fill your tank for the entire day, so plan accordingly. It's the perfect Sunday brunch bite, but when you show up at 10 to find a line out the door of this local favorite, don't say we didn't warn you.
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Tour Middleton Place
Renowned for its terrace landscape and formal gardens, Middleton Place was a showpiece for its historically important family, the Middletons. Home to both a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a later signer of the Ordinance of Secession, Middleton Place was also home to many slaves and the site highlights the Lowcountry's role in early national politics. Beyond touring the grounds, stable yards, and gardens, visitors also have the option for a Beyond the Fields tour, which explores the lives of slaves and Black freedmen, and focuses on domestic life, labor, and spirituality.
Go on a Barbecue Tour of the Top Pitmasters in the South
Charleston has plenty of good food, but new to the city is acclaim for our pitmasters. In the past two years, we've gained what some have called "the barbecue triangle", a one-mile radius that's home to Lewis Barbecue, Home Team BBQ, and Rodney Scott's BBQ. Each one has its own style, but one thing is the same, they're all delicious. Wear your eating pants and be sure to add this tour to your list.
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Visit the Old Slave Mart Museum
Much of the wealth of Colonial and Antebellum Charleston was the result of a slave-based economy. Charleston played a prominent role in the international and domestic slave trade. This site on Chalmers Street actually operated as a Slave Mart and site of auctions beginning in the 1850s, and inside are many objects from that period. Any study of Charleston's complex history is not complete without an understanding of this exploitative institution.
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Make the Drive out to the Center for Birds of Prey
For the nature lovers, the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw northeast of Charleston up Highway 17 is an exceptional place to go. The center is home to numerous varieties of birds of prey and the knowledgeable staff provide scheduled flight demonstrations that are sure to wow. The center also offers a unique perspective on the Lowcountry ecosystem neighboring Francis Marion Forest.
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See the Oldest Tree in the Southeast
Down a dirt road on Johns Island—30 minutes from downtown—sits a 400-year-old tree that is beloved by all who see it. Angel Oak covers 17,200 square feet and stands 66.5 feet tall. It's considered one of the oldest living things in the United States and it's completely free to see it.
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Buy a Sweetgrass Basket at the Four Corners of Law
One of the enduring legacies of Charleston being the so-called "Ellis Island" of slavery are the traditions of those enslaved people still present today. One such tradition is the craftsmanship of sweetgrass baskets, incredible woven works of art made by men and women who can trace their lineage back to the first slave ships. These baskets are still for sale throughout the market and at Charleston's "Four Corners of Law" located where Meeting and Broad Streets intersect.
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Catch the Sunset at Vendue
For a peninsula, Charleston has surprisingly few waterfront restaurants. That's why a seat at the Rooftop at Vendue around sunset is a great find. The downtown hotel has a beautiful rooftop bar with vistas that stretch from the Ashley to Cooper rivers and beyond. From this vantage point, take in the Holy City's namesake steeples as the sun sets over the city.
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An Orlando woman claims a Lyft driver sexually assaulted her in the back seat of his car. She was found by police with blood on her chest and inner thigh. Her right breast was exposed. A sexual assault exam matched DNA with Lyft driver, David McNeill, who was charged with sexual battery. She is suing Lyft for negligence. The company, like Uber, has come under fire for its safety protocols. According to one trade group, Uber and Lyft drivers have been involved in at least 380 alleged sexual harassments and assaults.


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Cultivating Social Intelligence: 3 Ways to Understand Others
31 Jan 2021 by Jessica Swainston, Ph.D.
Scientifically reviewed by Tiffany Sauber Millacci, Ph.D.
Have you ever noticed how some people can effortlessly talk to anyone they meet, no matter how divergent their backgrounds?
Or have you seen that one person who always offends someone, no matter the topic of conversation?
These two scenarios depict how we can differ in our abilities to interact, get along with, and relate to others around us. In the same way that we vary in traditional academic competencies, we can vary in how socially competent we are. After years of academic research and development, this social competency is now commonly referred to as 'social intelligence.'
This article will summarize the origins of social intelligence before diving into how it can be measured and improved, its differences from emotional intelligence, and some recommendations for further resources.
Before you continue, you might like to download our three Emotional Intelligence Exercises for free. These science-based exercises will not only enhance your ability to understand and work with your emotions, but will also give you the tools to foster the emotional intelligence of your clients, students, children, or employees.
What Is Social Intelligence in Psychology?
Emotional Intelligence vs Social Intelligence
Social Intelligence Theory: The Research
Social Intelligence: A Character Strength
2 Real-Life Examples and Skills
3 Ways to Improve Social Intelligence
Fostering Social Intelligence in the Workplace
Assessing Social Intelligence: 2 Scales and Questionnaires
3 Books on the Topic
3 Relevant PositivePsychology.com Resources
Our ability to navigate successfully through our lives relies heavily on our levels of social intelligence. It can affect the relationships we form with our partners and children, the friendship circles that we build, and our ability to progress in our careers and ambitions. It is therefore in our best interest to better understand the concept of social intelligence and develop the skills we need to improve it.
The modern concept of social intelligence was first brought to light by the American psychologist Edward Thorndike in 1920. His classification of intelligence included three fundamental dimensions. These relate to the capacity to understand and manage ideas (abstract intelligence), concrete objects (mechanical intelligence), and people (social intelligence; Kihlstrom & Cantor, 2000).
Thorndike (1920) defined social intelligence as:
"the ability to understand and manage men and women, boys and girls – to act wisely in human relations."
A more extensive definition was offered by Vernon (1933), who described social intelligence as:
"the ability to get along with people in general, social technique or ease in society, knowledge of social matters, susceptibility to stimuli from other members of a group, as well as insight into the temporary moods or underlying personality traits of strangers."
Since then, there have been divergent views on whether social intelligence should be regarded as a psychological construct in its own right. For instance, Wechsler (1958) asserted that "social intelligence is just general intelligence applied to social situations."
However, more recent investigations have given weight to the idea that intelligence is not a singular cognitive ability, but rather it incorporates several types of intelligence, which are all dissociable from one another.
This idea largely stems from Howard Gardner's (1983) theory of multiple intelligences in which he proposed eight different kinds of intelligence:
Linguistic–verbal
Visual–spatial
Bodily–kinesthetic
Logical–mathematical
Intrapersonal
Gardner's theory has been criticized for being too broad and because of a lack of empirical research. However, there is a growing interest in the personal and social facets to his theory, namely intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence.
Today, these are more broadly referred to as emotional and social intelligence, respectively, the latter of which is the focus of this article.
Howard Gardner's (1983) theory of multiple intelligences defines social (interpersonal) and emotional (intrapersonal) intelligence as separate but related entities.
So in what ways do emotional and social intelligence differ?
While social intelligence is the ability to understand other people, how they work, what motivates them, and how to work cooperatively with them, emotional intelligence is more of an inward ability (Gardner, 1983). Emotional intelligence focuses on understanding one's emotions, learning to master oneself, and using this knowledge to guide one's behavior.
Indeed, Mayer and Salovey (1997) defined emotional intelligence as:
"the ability to perceive emotions, to access and generate emotions so as to assist thought, to understand emotions and emotional knowledge, and to reflectively regulate emotions so as to promote emotional and intellectual growth."
These fundamental differences have been taken forward by Daniel Goleman's theories of emotional and social intelligence.
Goleman (1995) posits that emotional intelligence is an individual construct that allows us to recognize, understand, and manage our own feelings and to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others.
Specifically, he has outlined five core components of emotional intelligence:
Social intelligence is a relationship-based construct that centers on the way we understand, interact, and present ourselves to others.
Research has been hindered by a lack of agreement regarding the definition of social intelligence. Even Daniel Goleman, in his book Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships (2006), suggested a rethink of previous work on social intelligence. He stated that we need new tools for the assessment of social intelligence, with an added consideration of individual differences.
This view has primarily emerged because of the growth in neuroscientific studies, which according to Goleman, should allow us to map the brain areas involved in social dynamics.
Goleman (2006) set out a working conceptualization of social intelligence that included two main facets. The first is that of social awareness, which refers to a spectrum that runs from immediately sensing another's inner state, to understanding another's feelings and thoughts, and being able to 'get' complicated social situations.
Social awareness incorporates:
Primal empathy: Being able to sense others' feelings through nonverbal signals
Attunement: Listening with full receptivity; 'tuning in' with a person
Empathic accuracy: Understanding another person's thoughts, feelings, and intentions
Social cognition: Understanding how the social world works
The second facet is that of social facility, which refers to the ability to have smooth and effective interactions with others.
Social facility includes:
Synchrony: Easily interacting with others at the nonverbal level
Self-presentation: Presenting ourselves well
Influence: Shaping the outcome of social interactions
Concern: Caring about others' needs and acting accordingly
Several empirical studies support Goleman's (2006) conceptualization of social intelligence, which comprises numerous different elements.
For example, evidence for primal empathy – that gut-level, automatic reaction when you can sense another's emotion – is apparent from research into mirror neurons. Mirror neurons activate when an individual executes a specific motor action and when they observe the same or similar act performed by another individual (Kilner & Lemon, 2013).
In the same way, mirror neurons activate when we observe the emotional reaction of another, providing the neural basis of empathy. Empathy is the basis of shared emotional experiences we feel as a social collective: shared joy at the birth of a newborn, shared excitement when watching a sporting event, shared grief when somebody dies.
Supporting the idea of influence, research shows that those who can tactfully express themselves are viewed by others as more favorable (Riggio & Friedman, 1986). After all, one has to express oneself in a way that is desirable to others to achieve influence.
In psychology, we view character strengths as core traits that make up the positive side to our personalities.
In their 2004 book, Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification, positive psychologists Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman defined 24 character strengths, categorized more broadly into six virtues:
Wisdom – Cognitive strengths that involve the acquisition and use of knowledge
Courage – Emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of adversity
Humanity – Interpersonal strengths that involve tending to and befriending others
Transcendence – Strengths that forge connections to the universe, providing meaning
Justice – Civic attributes that form the foundations of healthy community life
Temperance – Strengths that protect against excess
Given the importance of social intelligence in multiple aspects of life, it is not surprising that Peterson & Seligman (2004) classified it as one of the 24 core character strengths under the virtue umbrella of humanity.
If you'd like to assess your top character strengths, you can do so using the VIA Survey. It is a great way for people to identify, understand, and build upon their key strengths in order to thrive.
Let's look at social intelligence with practical examples.
Have you ever been telling someone a story, only for them to respond with a completely unrelated question or statement? Or have you been that other person, listening to someone's story only to realize halfway through that you do not know what they've been saying? You have an internal panic and try to think of something quick to say as a coverup for your inattention.
Being able to listen actively to others and respond to them with relevant questions and comments are prime examples of high social intelligence. To foster positive relationships, people want to feel listened to and that you are fully engaged with what they're saying.
Knowledge and understanding of social etiquette
To engage positively with others, it is important to understand social differences. As an example, you would not speak in the same way toward your 70-year-old mother as you would to your 16-year-old daughter.
In our working lives, we come across different social groups including those from different countries, varying age groups, and different religious and cultural identities. Being able to acknowledge and understand people's different backgrounds is a key way to connect with them.
Do you want to improve your social intelligence? Here are great ideas with which to get started with.
Listen well and pay attention
Practice active listening so that you can fully engage and communicate with others.
Life is often fast paced, with many distractions both digital and otherwise. It is natural to want to respond to that text message that pops up on your phone immediately, even when you're in the middle of a face-to-face conversation.
Give people your full attention when speaking with them. People like to feel heard, and it will help you develop worthwhile relationships.
Watch out for body language
Often, people's body language will tell us a great deal about how they are feeling, even if they aren't saying so. Try to tune in to what the other person is saying 'physically.'
In the same way, be aware of your own body language and how you are presenting yourself. If you slouch and appear physically uninterested during a conversation, it may make the speaker lose confidence in what they are saying, resulting in a negative interaction.
Show that you care
If you sense that someone is upset, or if someone tells you they are going through some difficulties, show them you truly care. Displaying empathy for others can help you connect at a more meaningful level.
Having a socially intelligent workforce may be more important than you think. At work, we need to co-exist and cooperate with others with whom we may or may not typically socialize with. For those in management or leadership positions, the ability to connect with and motivate a team can be key to the success of a business or institution.
Drawing again upon social neuroscience, Goleman & Boyatzis (2008) believe that a successful leader–follower dynamic is achieved by leaders whose behavior leverages the system of brain interconnectedness. In other words, effective leadership relies on the ability to inspire others through meaningful connection and the ability to foster positive feelings in the people whose cooperation they need.
In fact, there is a subset of mirror neurons whose sole purpose is the detection of other people's laughter and smiles (Bastiaansen, Thioux, & Keysers, 2009). This, in turn, prompts your own laughter or smile.
A leader who smiles and uses humor can set these specialized neurons to work, encouraging a relaxed interaction and positive emotions in others. In fact, studies show that top-performing leaders elicit laughter from their subordinates three times more often than mid-performing leaders (Goleman & Boyatzis, 2008).
These scales can be used to assess social adaptability.
1. The Emotional and Social Competence Inventory (ESCI)
The Emotional and Social Competence Inventory (ESCI), or its university version ESCI-U, which includes two cognitive components (Boyatzis & Goleman 1996; Wolff, 2008; Hay Group, 2011), is a 68-item questionnaire.
The questionnaire assesses 12 social intelligence competencies including emotional self-awareness, emotional self-control, achievement orientation, positive outlook, adaptability, empathy, organizational awareness, coach and mentor, inspirational leadership, influence, conflict management, and teamwork.
The ESCI-U also assesses systems thinking and pattern recognition.
2. The TSIS-Tromso Social Intelligence Scale
The TSIS-Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (Silvera, Martinussen, & Dahl, 2001) is a 21-item self-report evaluation measured on a seven-point Likert scale ranging from 1 ('describes me very poorly') to 7 ('describes me very well').
The scale is divided into three subscales that enable the identification of three factors:
Social Information Processing, e.g., "I can easily understand social situations."
Social Skills, e.g., "I am often successful in establishing new relationships."
Social Awareness, e.g., "I am often surprised how other people react to my actions."
Great reads with which to further develop your understanding of SI:
1. Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships – Daniel Goleman
Expanding upon his pioneering work and international bestseller Emotional Intelligence (1995), Daniel Goleman follows with a broad and fascinating insight into the science of social intelligence.
Goleman not only discusses the importance of social intelligence for cultivating better connections with others, he also delves into the darker side of social intelligence, touching upon topics such as narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism.
2. Social Intelligence: The New Science of Success – Karl Albrecht
In Social Intelligence: The New Science of Success, Karl Albrecht (2006) outlines the core concepts surrounding social intelligence.
Albrecht provides key ideas on how to improve your social intelligence and explores social intelligence in relation to the world of work, reflecting upon how to develop socially intelligent leaders.
3. Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect – Matthew D. Lieberman
As outlined in parts of this article, neuroscience can aid in the understanding of our social brain and the importance of connecting with one another with social intelligence.
If you're interested in exploring recent discoveries from social cognitive neuroscience, Matthew Lieberman presents the empirical evidence that suggests that as humans, our brains are wired to connect.
What distinguishes leaders in medicine goes far beyond that knowledge, into interpersonal skills like empathy, conflict resolution, and people development.
To reduce the idea of human effectiveness to some simple package of "people skills" seems to discount the richness of understanding and resourcefulness that can make people more effective in their dealings with one another.
Karl Albrecht
Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection – or compassionate action.
Our free pack of three emotional intelligence exercises contains some of our top science-based exercises from the Positive Psychology Toolkit© that can help clients begin to unpack the way they understand, interact, and present themselves to others. With these exercises, you'll have some science-backed emotional intelligence tools for your next therapy or coaching session:
Building Emotional Awareness
This mindfulness meditation helps clients strengthen emotional awareness by inviting them to tune into the physical sensations underlying their emotions.
Decoding Emotions by Analyzing Speech, Body, and Face
This exercise has clients practice reading the verbal and non-verbal cues of someone telling an emotive story to help strengthen their emotional intelligence in communication.
Identifying False Beliefs About Emotions
This exercise helps clients identify and draw links between their beliefs about emotions and the behavioral consequences of those beliefs that may support or detract from wellbeing.
You can access these tools for free by downloading our Emotional Intelligence Exercises Pack.
If you're looking for more science-based ways to help others develop emotional intelligence, this collection contains 17 validated EI tools for practitioners. Use them to help others understand and use their emotions to their advantage.
Society places a large emphasis on traditional forms of intelligence and academic achievement.
However, the importance of both emotional and social intelligence has recently come to the forefront. The ability to connect with others impacts all facets of our lives. It is not only relevant to our personal interactions but affects our professional lives, influencing our ability to do well in positions of leadership.
The ability to bring people together, manage conflict, and connect on an individual level to the people on your team is perhaps the very key to success in the workplace.
Importantly, we can all improve our social intelligence, and there are many techniques that can help us connect with others meaningfully.
Start by paying full attention during your interactions with others. Reflect on your conversations, and try to understand how you could have responded better. Through the gradual development of socially intelligent skills, you will be well on the way to a more connected and fulfilling life.
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TRIBUTE SHOWS BRING THE ROCK 'N' ROLL YEARS BACK TO LIFE
Published: 14th January 2020
The sounds of the 1950s and 60s will be rocking The Customs House as two leading tribute shows take to the stage. Buddy Holly: A Legend Reborn will celebrate the music of Buddy Holly, featuring hits such as Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and Heartbeat, on Sunday, January 19, at 7.30pm. The Vintage Boys will perform the classics and give a vintage twist to modern-day hits on Sunday, February 2, at 7.30pm.
Buddy Holly: A Legend Reborn sees Marc Robinson clutching a Fender Stratocaster, sporting a pair of heavy-rimmed spectacles and sounding exactly like Buddy in his heyday.
This all-new production celebrates an artist who shot straight into the limelight as soon as That'll Be The Day hit the radio.Although his career was cut short by that fateful plane crash, this one-man powerhouse gave the world a stack of hits that will never be forgotten. With immaculate three-part harmony, slick choreography, sharp suits and the backing of an incredible live band, The Vintage Boys perfectly capture the look and sound of the rock 'n' roll era and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. The shows features over 40 hits from the likes of Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Del Shannon, Bill Haley, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Beatles and Elvis Presley. It also features a taste of what today's music would sound like in the 1950s and 60s.
Between them, The Vintage Boys have performed in theatres and concert halls worldwide, including Her Majesty's Theatre and the Royal Albert Hall, as well as performing roles in Jersey Boys and We Will Rock You. Ray Spencer, Executive Director of The Customs House, said: "It's great to start the year with some fantastic music. Any fans of this era will not be disappointed."
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"Hey, Hi Namita. When are you coming?",asked Tiya.
"Well, I will reach the hostel premises in few minutes",Namita sounded a bit disturbed.
"Okay. Come soon", Tiya ended the call but she clearly noticed the unrest in her voice.
Third year has finally begun. Tiya had already reached hostel while Namita was about to reach. They were in pre-final year now. From an engineering student's perspective it's the most crucial year. One is supposed to sit for the placement interviews, appear for the various exams like GATE, CAT etc etc. Your whole life after graduation is planned in third year. But Namita, like always, had some other stuff occupying her mind.
Namita entered the room with a tiring look on her face, carrying her bag on one shoulder and dragging her suitcase behind her. She dropped onto her bed.
"Gosh, I am so tired", she lamented.
"Hey Namita. How have you been?", Tiya came.
They both hugged each other. Tiya was happy to see her old room-mate back but Namita seemed to be different.
"What's wrong Namita? Everything Okay na?"
"You look so occupied by something else other than your journey tiredness. I hope..", and before our Talkative Tiya could utter one more word, Namita shouted,"Oh, Please Tiya. Fir God's sake shut up, will you?".
Now this kind of behavior was shocking!
Never ever had the two had a fight on any thing and Tiya was surely taken back by this impudent reply of hers.
"Okay", she said shutting up and bending down her head as if arraigned for some crime not committed.
Namita wasn't somebody who would yell at Tiya or anybody else like this. Tiya was sure that some problem was making her irritated at everything. But she chose to be quiet. She knew, at the right moment, Namita would open all her secrets. One just need to give her some time. She started walking towards the door.
Back at her bed, Namita was feeling terrible .
"Hey Tiya", she said in an apologizing manner.
"I am sorry. I don't know what I was doing. I am so sorry yaar".
Tiya saw this coming. She turned to her quickly.
"It's okay Namita. I know you are not angry on me or something. But at-least tell me what's wrong. Maybe I can help you",said Tiya, pleading her to tell her her secrets.
"I am doing something whose reason I just can't explain to you! But I want your support in this all. Please help me", and she hid her face in her palms.
"I am your friend Namita. And what use are the friends who help their friends. But your point that you can't tell me the thing, does makes me concerned. Try me Namita."
"Not only I am good at keeping secrets but also I am as trustworthy as anyone else could be", said Tiya, sitting next to Namita. And she realized, Namita was sobbing. Trying to hide her tears from her by her palms.
"Namita..!",Tiya said,"Stop crying Namita. College is starting from tomorrow. You are a pre-final year student now. New life is just beginning for the year and you are so troubled."
"What's wrong Namita", she asked.
"Please Tiya. I need your help. I need you to keep this from everybody here that I am going from college for some-days. "
"Going? But where? You got to tell me first Namita. Then only I can help you out. Tell me what's the matter?", Tiya asked, impulsively. She wanted to help, but not without knowing what she was getting into.
"Okay, I will tell you but you need to help me keeping this from everyone, even my Mom Dad."
Namita had never kept any secrets from her parents, her mother especially.
"It's important that you keep from them that I am not in college. And also you need to tell people here that I am still at home while I would be gone...", and Namita continued with the details as to where and for how long she would be gone.
"Okay Namita, I get that. But at-least tell me whom are you going there for?"
Namita looked at her. Her lips wanting to spit out everything and release the burden on her heart. She kept looking at Tiya with the same expression for few minutes and then finally spoke", I am going to see my sister! ".
Tiya sat there. As amazed as one could be! Namita has a sister? Why was this never told to anyone before? Why nobody ever talked about her? Wasn't she been told as the only child of her parents since the beginning of the story? And now that we know that she has a sister, then why is she going to see her? Keeping it all a secret from everyone? Even from her parents? Why?


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HillReporter.com Reader Poll: Are Beto's Remarks On Assault Weapon Buybacks Problematic? [Vote!]
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Are gun buybacks a good idea, or is it a proposition that could hurt Democrats, and more broadly gun reform, in the future?
During the Democratic presidential candidate debate on Thursday night, Beto O'Rourke, a former congressman and candidate for Senate in 2018 from Texas, expressed his desire to create a mandatory buyback program for assault weapons.
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O'Rourke described how bullets from such weaponry "[shreds] everything inside your body because it was designed to do that, so that you would bleed to death on a battlefield, not be able to get up and kill one of our soldiers."
That imagery led to his new proposal on buybacks. "When we see that being used against children, hell yes, we're going to take your AR-15, your AK-47," he explained, per prior reporting from HillReporter.com.
Some have suggested that O'Rourke's remarks may actually do more harm than good for the gun reform movement. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware), speaking to CNN reporter Poppy Harlow, said that he thought O'Rourke's words would be used against those aiming to pass common-sense gun legislation.
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Peder Mannerfelt introduces Sissel Wincent
The Swedish artist will release Illusion Of Randomness on Peder Mannerfelt Producktion next month.
Launched some two years ago, Peder Mannerfelt's eponymous label has thus far demonstrated an equal balance between the Swedish artist's own music and offering a platform to promote some genuinely exciting talent. Both Klara Lewis and Machine Woman have benefitted from the exposure afforded to them after releasing through Peder Mannerfelt Produktion, whilst the label most recently played host to the Swedish producer's latest album, Controlling Body. The general sway in focus from Mannerfelt to other artists continues apace with the news the label are planning to present the debut offering from Stockholm-based Sissel Wincent.
A member of the sprawling studio collective Drömfakulteten – whose tagline is "we do all sorts of things.." – Wincent's name may ring a few bells as she was recently responsible for creating an online list of non-male music pioneers in reaction to that cover of DJ Mag's 25th anniversary issue. You can view and add to it yourselves here. Already a seasoned live performer, Wincent makes her recorded debut as a solo artist with the five-track Illusion Of Randomness 12″ which is filled with the sort of abstract processing and experimental approach to techno we have come to expect from Peder Mannerfelt Producktion.
Peder Mannerfelt Producktion will release Illusion Of Randomness by Sissel Wincent on June 14.
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Philosophy and Process
Should I Invest in International Small Caps?
Posted by Kevin Means, CFA on Jul 26, 2019 2:06:52 PM
Two international small cap ETFs have had their expected returns rise to the top of our 500-ETF universe: one focused on Europe and the other on Japan. We consider the long-term case for international small cap and then dig into why we believe now is the time to buy these two ETFs.
The Case for International Small Cap
Higher return/risk. It is well known that over the long-term, the U.S. stock market has exhibited a "small cap effect." Although small cap stocks have had a higher level of volatility, their higher returns have more than compensated for that. The same is even more true of international small cap stocks—note in the graph below that the return/risk tradeoff between small cap and large cap is much steeper for international than for U.S. stocks.
Lower correlation. International small cap stocks have had a consistently lower correlation with U.S. stocks than have large cap international stocks. This makes sense in that smaller companies are typically more focused on their local economies and less influenced by global factors.
Fewer SEOs. State-owned enterprises (SEOs) tend to put government political objectives ahead of shareholder interests. Consequently, their stock performance often lags behind the local stock market average return. SEOs tend to be among the largest corporations within their local markets. A fund with an emphasis on smaller companies means fewer SEOs are likely to be in the portfolio.
Lower trade war impact. Small cap stocks typically do not have as large a percentage in global sales as large cap stocks. Most of their business is in their local economies. In an era of rising trade tensions, this may be a significant plus.
Two Attractive Small Cap International ETFs
Our international ETF universe contains 80 country- and region-specific international ETFs. Most of these are large-cap oriented, but a few focus on small caps. Two of the small cap international ETFs have risen to the top of our expected return forecasts: WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFE) and WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ). Both of these follow a similar weighting methodology. Dividend-paying stocks are sorted by market cap, and small cap is defined as the bottom 25% of such companies. After liquidity filters have been applied, the constituents are weighted by aggregate dividends paid over the preceding 12 months. Thus, stocks are weighted by the value of dividends paid, not by dividend yield. Consequently, larger and more liquid stocks are given greater weight than would be the case with weighting based on yield. Still, because aggregate dividends paid is the fundamental metric used for weighting, the result is generally a higher dividend yield than for a cap-weighted index. Yield is generally recognized as a value indicator. Thus, these two ETFs provide simultaneous exposure to two factor anomalies: 1) small size and 2) value.
What makes these two ETFs attractive is their unusually attractive value. They have fallen significantly since their February 2018 peaks, as shown in the graphs below.
Two Powerful International ETF Selection Factors
At Sapient Investments, we are factor-based investors. A "factor" is a mathematical way of measuring how much of a certain characteristic a security has. For example, a stock's size is typically measured using market capitalization. A stock's value might be measured with its earnings/price ratio. Its quality might be measured with its debt/equity ratio.
Highly respected academic research has found that certain factors have contributed to substantial risk-adjusted excess return in stocks over many years. The most powerful and consistent factors tend to be related to certain themes, including value, momentum, quality, and sentiment. At Sapient, we use a combination of factors related to these concepts to select ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and CEFs (closed-end funds).
We are able to analyze ETFs much like we would analyze stocks because our database (FactSet) aggregates stock-level information on ETF stock holdings up to the ETF level. For example, the E/P (earnings yield) of an ETF is based upon the E/Ps of the ETF's stock holdings aggregated up according to their portfolio weights.
Importantly, we believe that certain themes and factors work better at some times than at other times. We believe that factor payoffs follow a trend-following pattern. That is, if a factor has been working well recently it is likely to continue to work well. Specifically, we vary the weights among the factors that we use based upon their payoffs over the preceding 36 and 120 months.
Within our international ETF universe, value has been working very well. In particular, two value factors which we highlight below.
TSR Fwd E/P
Time-Series Relative (TSR) Forward Earnings Per Share / Price compares the current forward earnings yield (EPS/price) of an ETF to its 36-month median. Forward earnings is the average of analyst earnings forecasts for the next 12 months. A higher earnings yield number means that value for the ETF is better than in the recent past. A TSR factor can greatly improve the comparability of a factor across ETFs that are not very homogeneous. International accounting standards can very among countries, for example. Also, analyst coverage can vary a great deal across the globe. Comparing the current company's factor to its own historical median or average helps control for these differences.
Our research indicates that within our international ETF universe the TSR Fwd E/P factor is the single most powerful ETF selection factor in our arsenal. The graph below illustrates one of our research tests for that factor. We begin our test at the end of 2007 when the number of ETFs with data for this factor reached a critical mass of 37. (Currently, of the 80 ETFs in the universe, 73 have data for this factor.) At the end of each month, we form a "Top 5" portfolio of the 5 ETFs with the highest TSR Fwd E/P. Each has a 20% weight. We calculate the residual (risk-adjusted) return of this portfolio during the month and then re-select and rebalance the "Top 5" portfolio at the end of the next month, and so on. Similarly, at the end of each month we also form a "Bottom 5" portfolio of the 5 ETFs with the smallest, or most negative, TSR Fwd E/P, re-selecting and rebalancing monthly.
In the graph below, the blue line is the cumulative log of residual return of an equal-weighted portfolio of the 5 ETFs with the largest TSR Fwd E/P, rebalanced monthly. Since 2007, the average log of residual return (net of risk effects such as equity market returns and changes in the U.S. dollar) has been 5.3% per year on average. The orange line is the same thing but investing in the 5 with the smallest (or most negative) TSR Fwd E/P. That return has been -7.1%. The green line is a long-short implementation of the strategy. Its return has been 12.3% per year.
The graph below shows the strong increase in forward earnings yield for both DFE and DFJ over the last couple of years.
Mean Reversion takes advantage of the tendency for stocks that have departed from their long-term trendline return to "mean revert" back towards that trendline. We plot 3-, 5-, and 10-year trendlines of total return using straight-line regressions and average the three trendlines to get the expected cumulative return. From that we subtract the actual cumulative return. Thus, the more an ETF has fallen below its cumulative return trendline, the higher its expected future return as it mean reverts back towards trend.
Mean Reversion is the second most powerful predictor of risk-adjusted excess return, just behind TSR Fwd E/P. These two are head-and-shoulders above all other factors within our international ETF universe. Although both of them are value-related factors, their correlation to each other is modest.
Similarly to the graph above, in the graph below, the blue line is the cumulative log of residual return of an equal-weighted portfolio of the 5 ETFs with the largest Mean Reversion, rebalanced monthly. Since 2007, the average log of residual return (net of risk effects such as equity market and interest rate betas) has been 0.4% per year on average. The orange line is the same thing but investing in the 5 with the smallest (or most negative) Mean Reversion. That return has been -11.2%. The green line is a long-short implementation of the strategy. Its return has been 11.5% per year.
Overall Return Forecast
The two factors analyzed above represent a subset of the factors that we currently use in our international ETF selection model at Sapient Investments, but they are the two most important ones. Importantly, those factors are used to forecast risk-adjusted return, not total return.
In addition to the factors we use to forecast risk-adjusted return, we also forecast risk-related return. For equity ETFs, this forecast is primarily driven by our return expectation for the overall stock market and the ETF's stock market sensitivity or "beta." We use the S&P 500 to represent the stock market, since our clients are U.S. investors whose equity exposures are reflected in that index. Our proprietary four-factor risk model indicated that DFE and DFJ had stock market betas of .59 and .75, respectively, on June 30, 2019. At that time, we were forecasting a stock market return of 9.00% per year, or .75% per month, so the one-month stock market return forecasts for DFE and DFJ were .44% (.59 x .75%) and .56 (.75 x .75%), respectively.
The other significant factor exposure for both DFE and DFJ was their non-dollar risk. We use the U.S. Dollar Index to measure this risk. DFE and DFJ had dollar sensitivities (or betas) of -1.00 and -.21, respectively, on June 30, 2019. We were forecasting a return in the U.S. Dollar Index of .09% (1.08% per year), so the one-month dollar return forecasts for DFE and DFJ were -.09% (-1.00 x .09%) and -.02 (-.21 x .09%), respectively.
Adding the risk-adjusted and risk-related forecasts together resulted in total monthly return forecasts of 1.34%% and 1.52% for DFE and DFJ, respectively, on June 30, 2019.
High expected return forecasts have historically resulted in high actual returns. The now-familiar top-bottom return graph shows that the top international ETF forecasts have consistently achieved a higher return than the bottom group.
When making the final selection of ETFs for the portfolio, although expected return is the primary driver, it is not the only consideration. We also consider the costs of trading and owning an ETF, as well as the volatility of its returns. DFE and DFJ both have relatively modest expense ratios of .58% each and a very low bid-ask spreads of .08% and .10%, respectively. (Some of the ETFs with higher expected returns in the 1 month return forecast graph above had much higher expense ratios and/or bid ask spreads.) As small cap ETFs, the level of historical volatility for DFE and DFJ was slightly above average. All of these inputs combine into an overall attractiveness rating (or "utility"). DFE and DFJ had June 30, 2019 utility rankings at the top of our international ETF universe.
International small cap stocks provide several benefits: 1) higher long-term returns than large cap, 2) lower correlations with U.S. stocks, 3) fewer SEOs (state-owned enterprises), and 4) less sensitivity to trade disruptions.
Because their prices have fallen dramatically over the past 18 months, two international small cap ETFs are particularly attractive: WisdomTree Europe SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFE) and WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ).
Forward earnings yields for these two are much higher than they have been in recent years.
Their prices are well below their long-term trendlines.
These two ETF selection factors (TSR Fwd E/P and Mean Reversion) have been very strong indicators of future outperformance within our international ETF universe.
The overall attractiveness of DFE and DFJ is further boosted by very low bid-ask spreads and a reasonable .58% expense ratio for each.
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