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Buyer Beware: Financial “Advisors” often = Pure salespeople

As I am reading up on mutual funds and investing currently, I can see why so many people let others do the work for them. I mean, there are people trained to do this, so why not, right? Wrong. Especially for people with net worths under a million dollars.

As noted in this CNN Money article and another MSN article, most brokers that service us non-millionaires such as Edward D. Jones or American Express Financial Advisors are simply salespeople who get their money from “revenue sharing”, aka commissions. You can even read about the job here or here. Note that your salary in both places is heavily dependent on commissions.

These kickbacks, er, “revenue sharing”, usually mean mutual funds with loads or various insurance products that sound really good but aren’t. I’ve recently sat down with these people, and they are slick – usually attractive and charismatic. But once you ask them pointedly about the fees and why they don’t recommend no-load mutual funds instead, or about actual returns on the portfolios they manage compared to the overall market, they get a bit nervous. It was a good learning experience though, it reinforces my interest in doing the research myself and buying no-load no-transaction-fee mutual funds using Vanguard, which is actually owned by its shareholders.

  1. You’re right, a lot of the advisers out there make a very nice living thank you off the back of recommending a few products and filling in a bit of paper work! But all too often it is only these guys who have access to some of the tastiest products in the market place. And fair play to some of them, they can offer good all round advice. But as with all things – if you DO want to use the services of an adviser, shop around, speak to a few and really grill them – make them work hard for any commission!

  2. Interesting, do you have any examples of these tasty products?

  3. I used my adviser to enter front-load mutual funds for “free.” One great fund is Keeley Small Cap Fund that has a great track record, but charges an outrageous 4.5% front-load fee!

  1. […] worry, I haven’t turned into some financial “advisor”. I was researching ETFs for my 401k roll-over, and came across this article from RadicalGuides: […]

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MicroStrategy Mobile Apps – A Walkthrough

MicroStrategy Mobile is the easiest and fastest way to mobilize practically all of the information systems, including data warehouses’ currently trapped on the desktop. With access on mobile devices to critical corporate data and systems that drive the business,people literally have their offices in their hands.

Monitoring an organization’s performance in the palm of one’s hand anytime and anywhere is a powerful  business capability. Companies choose MicroStrategy for its ease-of-use, sophisticated analytics, and superior data and user scalability.

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MicroStrategy mobile apps are clients that  one can install on their mobile devices that enable them to access and interact with MicroStrategy business intelligence data.

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MicroStrategy mobile for I Phone and I Pad work best with IOS version 5 or later. The MicroStrategy mobile for I Phone and I Pad are available from the apple app store free of charge.

On opening a MicroStrategy mobile app for the first time after installation the default home screen is displayed. The default home screen enables one to navigate between demo apps hosted by MicroStrategy marketing department.

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Sales is driven by targets and incentives. Providing one’s sales force with the right information at the right time energizes and motivates them to better their targets and hence generate more revenue. It also drives sales efficiency through effective utilization of one’s sales force and reduces sales cost.

This app uses analytics and custom sales dashboards at every step of the sales process, from prospecting, territory analysis, and lead management to pipeline coverage, pipeline quality, account management, forecasting, and more. Track and analyze real-time or near-real-time indicators to make sure that the sales team are top-performers, and keep key sales metrics in sight.

Lots of data is already available to retailers to make good decisions – from loyalty programs and web analytics to third-party information and point-of-sale details. But there’s a big gap between having the data and putting it to work for you. Microstrategy’s analytical depth and visualization capabilities can help improve ones’s retail analytics.

This app helps store inspectors to locate stores,rate amenities,and access comprehensive store histories and also helps in analysing buying trends,evaluate promotions,and view customer information.

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Successful wealth management depends on intelligent data. But the amounts of time and energy wealth managers spend understanding that data is overwhelming.

MicroStrategy offers a better way. This app shows managers the l distribution of their selected measure— assets under management, revenue, sales, and more. It also offers them 4 other related views of that measure, providing insight into top advisors, regional distribution, trends over time and also allows them to drill into details for rapidly changing market events.

In our continuing series detailing the duties of a CFO, today we discuss the CFO’s role as it relates to Pricing and Cost Analysis.  With well conceived analysis, a CFO can really earn their keep in these areas.  In today’s business climate making sure that pricing is just right is as critical as ever.  Likewise, keep costs contained and margins intact is necessary to keep pricing at a point that will allow for an acceptable bottom-line profit.

This app enables managers to approve or deny time off requests,review purchase orders and track personal actions.

This app helps CFO to constantly work with management to identify areas for cost and expense reduction, increase accountability and improve efficiency,track and resolve issues.

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Above one can  see all the apps related various business sectors available in a single tab.

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El Paso Austin won the event with 46 points, El Paso Jefferson came in second with 48 and the Bulldogs' District 3-4A rival Canyon placed a distant third with 121 points. All three advance to the state cross country meet next Saturday at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.

Plainview finished third out of the three District 3-4A schools that qualified for the event. Canyon Randall placed 11th with 302 points.

The Bulldogs scored 420 points. Corona finished in 41st place, 14 spots better than No. 2 runner Payton Harrell who finished in 51st in a time of 16:57.

No. 3 Plainview runner Chris Salinas posted a time of 17:20 while freshman Hector Castillo broke 18 minutes by four seconds.

Senior Martin DeLeon rounded out the Bulldogs' times with an 18:19. Avery Nunez also ran for the Bulldogs and posted a time of 19:35.

El Paso Austin's Isaac Spencer won the meet in a time of 15:01, and El Paso Austin's Ramon Garcia took second place 11 seconds back of Spencer.

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Drop that Menu! These Homemade Takes on Takeout are Almost as Easy (and Taste Way Better)

Takeout is easy. Takeout is simple. But above all, takeout is also pretty damn good. That said, takeout also contains questionable ingredients, tastes pretty damn good because it has more salt and fat than anything you'd make at home, and consistently taking out can get pricey. But what's most important to keep in mind when it comes to take out: it's optional.

It's great for an every now and again dinner fix, but ordering in doesn't need to become a consistent mealtime solution. If we placed two dishes in front of you, one a greasy carton of takeout from down the street and the other, a plate of warm, home-cooked food made in your own kitchen... we're betting you'd probably pick the latter. Which is why we've compiled some of our best (and by "best," I mean simple, speedy, and damn good) homemade renditions of ordered favorites--the likes of which could sway even the most die-hard takeout dependent to run right back to their own kitchen.

1.) Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Some would argue that this is the epitome of takeout bliss. However, sometimes even the tastiest takeout version can be greasy,yet dried out, and packed with sodium. Opt for a consistently lighter and brighter version with this fast and delicious dinner.

2.) "Spring Roll" Pot Stickers

You can achieve that perfect restaurant potsticker experience from your own kitchen--I promise. This easy-to-follow recipe for potstickers--filled with the flavors of a classic Vietnamese spring rolls--will land you with the perfectly crisped pockets you crave without a hitch. I'd even be willing to bet that you'll have some fun making your own. And once you nail the technique, you can customize your homemade potstickers with whatever fillings you want.

3.) Pizzetta 211 Margherita Pizza

There's nothing quite like a from-scratch, authentic, fire oven pizza... but it's not like that's what you're calling in for a "ready-for-pick-up" dinner in 15 minutes. And you can actually whip up a pretty phenomenal, and way closer to the real deal pizza at home with ease. Plus, it will make your kitchen will smell amazing. Take a trip to pizza heaven with a simple and satisfying Margherita pizza. I know it seems laborious, but making pizza crust from scratch really is all that (and can make for a fun activity with the family). That said, to cut own on the time/labor and make this dish a little more weeknight friendly, just grab a ball of fresh pizza dough from your grocery store's deli (many stores like Trader Joe's, Publix, and Whole Foods offer this). One last thing that will truly make all the difference in you DIY pizza--the pizza stone. Invest in this crust-crisping cookware and just see how often you find yourself wanting to pick up a to-go pizza (spoiler: it won't be often).

4.) Indonesian Stir-Fried Noodles (Bakmi Goreng)

For lovers of noodle dishes, this flavorful stir-fry noodle bowl has much to be excited about. It takes just 35 minutes to whip up and contains both pork and chicken, making for a hearty and dynamic, one-bowl dinner.

6.) Baked Egg Rolls

Of course, no takeout order is complete without a few of piping hot, crispy egg rolls. Egg rolls are typically fried and for many, considered a takeout treat--something you only get when you order from your favorite Chinese restaurant. However, crunchy egg rolls can absolutely be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. So not only can you enjoy them more often by making them yourself, you can do it lighter by baking them to crispness in the oven instead of deep-frying.

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ISLAMABAD, March 20: The Pakistan government has barred the five cricketers involved in alleged spot-fixing from leaving the country.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has provisionally suspended Sharjeel Khan, Khalid Latif, Mohammad Irfan, Shahzaib Hasan and Nasir Jamshed from playing any form of cricket for violating anti-corruption code during the recent Pakistan Super League.

Jamshed is still in Britain, where he was first arrested as part of investigation into alleged corruption in the PSL.

The interior ministry said in a statement that Irfan and Latif gave statements to officials of the Federal Investigation Authority in Lahore on Monday. Hasan and Sharjeel are scheduled to give statements on Tuesday.

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan directed FIA officials to carry out a thorough investigation against the five players. Khan said there should be a zero tolerance policy and anybody who is involved in spot-fixing should not be spared.

The PCB has formed a separate three-member tribunal which includes a retired judge and a retired general to conduct its own inquiry against Sharjeel and Latif.

Last week, the cricket board provisionally suspended Irfan and Shahzaib and gave them two weeks to respond to the charges.

Last month, Sharjeel and Latif were sent home from the United Arab Emirates for alleged spot-fixing during the PSL's opening match.

The PCB's anti-corruption unit questioned Irfan and Hasan during the PSL, but they were allowed to compete in the tournament. Both were provisionally suspended after they gave statements to the anti-corruption officials in Lahore last week.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Bentley is 1 Month Old!

I know every mom says this, but how is it possible that the tiny human I had in my belly just yesterday has been in the world for a whole month now? It blows my mind, but also feels like longer. Part of me doesn't remember what life was like before he was here, he's just always been a part of our family... and another part of me feels like I gave birth just yesterday and is amazed by how quickly this has all gone by.

This month has been full of first that are really seconds. Things we experienced with Fynn that are just so different with Bentley.
  • At Fynn's 2 1/2 year check up last Wednesday I coaxed the nurse into weighing Bentley and found out that he was a whopping 7 lbs 6 oz... and moms who gave birth to babies over 7 pounds are laughing at me right now, but just consider the fact that he's gained almost 2 pounds in his first month of life. Impressive, right? He still wears newborn diapers and clothes and a couple of the preemie outfits he wore earlier in the month still fit. For the first 2 weeks, preemie diapers and clothes were the only thing he could fit into.

  • He sleeps pretty well most nights (you know, for a 1 month old). Most nights we get one 4-5 hour stretch of sleep and one or two 2-3 hour stretches.
  • He is becoming much more alert and is awake for longer and longer stretches during the day. He makes great eye contact and I swear he smiles at Drew... and only Drew (the stinker). And yes, I know, it's too early for real smiles, it must be gas. Except it's not. He consistently smiles when Drew talks to him and makes noises. Ergo; smiles

  • Big sister Fynn is still desperately in love with her little baby. She wants to hold, cuddle and kiss her little brother all the time. When he cries she says "what's wrong with he?" and tries to get me to help him... her guess is almost always that he wants more milk. She's a bit of a mess herself; super clingy and somewhat nervous, but she loves on Bentley with all of her little 2 1/2 year old heart.

  • Bentley loves tummy time and is ridiculously strong. He can lift that big ole' dome nice and high and turn from side to side which seems like a lot for such a little dude. Tummy time is usually shared with big sister who likes to lay down with him and show him toys and talk to him- adorable.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

My Summer Challenge

Somebody needs to tell Mother Nature that we're coming into summer, not leaving it. The weather here has been dreary, cold, and wet. More like an unpleasant October than a green May. There have been a couple of sunshiny days keep us hopeful for more, but every time we get our hopes up, they get dashed into little sleety bits of hail...

In spite of the gloom, we're all happy because summer has officially begun in the Hyzy household. The kids are out of school. That's really when summer begins, right?

So, what's my challenge?

You may remember that I have a vegetarian daughter. No problem.
My husband and I are currently counting carbs. He and I had very good luck with an Adkins-ish diet ten years ago, and we know that if we watch our carb intake we'll both lose the ten (or so) pounds that crept back over the past few years.

Right now you may be nodding. You're seeing my dilemma. Adkins and its many derivatives call on participants to increase their protein intake (i.e. more meat) in order to avoid carbs (i.e. pasta and bread). Main dishes of meat won't work for my daughter. Main dishes of pasta won't work for us.

So, how do I keep everybody happy?

Fortunately, my vegetarian daughter really is vegetarian. She loves all vegetables except possibly asparagus (gets that from her dad), and those carbs are more complex than simple carbs found in pastas. I've upped our already respectable veggie intake by a lot.

But that doesn't make for especially exciting meals. At least not every day. Rather than prepare pasta dishes for her that would only serve to tempt us, I've pulled out some cookbooks and have begun experimenting with vegetarian dishes that aren't too high in carbs.

Mind you, my husband and I still enjoy our proteins at most meals. (Notice how lately "meat" has suddenly morphed into "protein"? If I had more self-discipline, I'd try to wean myself away. Maybe when these ten pounds disappear...)

Anyway, I digress.

Today I wanted to start with something that pleases everyone!

No, this isn't carb free, but it isn't terrible. When my husband and I follow our plan, we allow ourselves one "reward meal" per day. We have it in the evening and at that meal we're allowed to have one helping of carbs, in any shape we prefer. Sometimes I choose corn on the cob, sometimes a piece of fresh Italian bread with butter. Today, it's an ice cream sandwich!

These are *fairly* low in carbs. I checked the nutritional info on the ice cream before I bought it. A half cup has 15 carbs (I use less than a 1/2 cup per serving, maybe 1/4 cup). Add in the peanut butter 7g for 2 Tbsp (I used less of this, too) and 11g for one chocolate graham cracker, and that's probably less than 30 grams. Yeah, not zero, but as long as I only have one, I'm okay.

My vegetarian daughter, and my other daughters (who don't have to count carbs) think these are a delicious, fun treat. They actually prefer them over ice cream sandwiches because the graham cracker is sturdy; that their fingers don't get gooey while eating.

To me, they're my reward for staying carb free during the day.

And they're so easy to make.

Here goes:
Break chocolate graham crackers in half to form two squares.

Slide a thin layer of peanut butter on each side (left)

Scoop a small helping of softened vanilla ice cream onto one of the sides

Top with the other.

Squish slightly

Wrap in foil
Place in the freezer for about an hour.

All that's left is to enjoy them. Just be aware that the graham crackers tend to shed a few crumbs every time you bite. Totally worth it, though!

BTW - I tried making them with smooth and with crunchy pb, and I have to say--much to my surprise--I prefer the smooth.

My kids are already talking about changing the ice cream flavor to Chocolate Chip Mint, or to change out the pb in favor of caramel.

The possibilities are endless.

Darn... I'm hungry now.

Over the next few weeks I'll be posting some vegetarian offerings and a few meat-based ones as I search for the right balance here at dinner time.
Wish me luck!

Don't forget - Grace Interrupted comes out June 7th! There are plenty of exciting moments in store for Grace and the gang this time. And you're invited to help launch it!

If you'll be in the Chicago area on Sunday, June 12th, please come to my book signing party! (I'll be on the WGN - Rick Kogan's Sunday Papers radio show that morning, too!)

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  1. Julie, I love this and I can see the whole thing dipped into warm chocolate and enjoyed almost like a S'more. Oh, yum!

    Let's hear it for vegetarian-inspiration! :) LOL

  2. bake dessert! Looks like a yummy, homemade ice cream sandwich!

    We're trying to cut back on carbs here, too...such a pain! Veggies do get a little old after a while. :)

  3. Ooh, dipped into warm chocolate! What a brilliant idea! That would help prevent crumbs from falling with every bite. Great idea!

    Elizabeth - Counting carbs *is* a pain. But at least there's dessert at the end of the long road... sometimes

  4. Yum! This would be a great treat for beach rental weeks. No cooking involved and easy cleanup. Plus everyone would love them!

    ~ Krista

  5. A beach rental week. Wouldn't that be heaven? We have a little sunshine today and a bit of a warmup, so I'm eager to head to the lake (or ocean, if I can convince my family) any time!

  6. Sweet idea! Looks like a great snack for my writer's coffee breaks. I'll probably go with a non-fat ice cream and try a sugar-free strawberry jam instead of the PB. As you say, this idea lends itself to many variations! I'm counting the days to GRACE INTERRUPTED! Your launch plans sound like fantastic fun. Congrats, Julie!

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  7. Thanks, Cleo. It's a perfect little pick-me-up! Love your idea for non-fat ice cream and sugar-free jam. Sounds delicious!

  8. My husband needs to avoid carbs for medical reasons, and our vegetarian daughter will be with us for six weeks this summer, so I'm in the same boat you are and am interested in your recipes. I've never cared much for beans but am willing to try recipes with black beans and chickpeas, so am looking for those. No kidney beans though!

  9. Wow, CindyD, we really are on the same page. I just bought a bunch of black beans myself. Haven't figured out what to do with them, yet, but I have a couple of ideas.

  10. Ooh, Julie, this dessert sounds so nice & easy! Will try it soon to use up the rest of the ice-cream!

    As for black beans, I use them all the time--frequently in Tex-Mex and Southwestern dishes, like pork stew w/zukes & green chiles. And I love them in salads and salsas; one of my faves is a Mango-Jicama- Avocado Salad w/Red Onions-- I just throw in a handful of rinsed drained beans, toss with lime vinaigrette & voila, healthy salad!

  11. I love fun food and you nailed it, Julie!

    Thank you!

  12. Lynn - I adore Tex-Mex, but I usually eat it out rather than prepare at home. Thanks for the salad idea. Sounds perfect!

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Molecular manufacturing plans to build diamond structures by using molecular machines to transfer atoms to selected positions on the workpiece. Proponents have asserted that this could be done, but the lack of detailed recipes has fueled skepticism. Robert Freitas recently announced that he and Ralph Merkle have now developed a set of mechanical chemical reactions for diamond-building, and tested them with high-quality simulation. This strengthens the case for molecular manufacturing. Freitas also discussed a timeline for nanofactory development that is not far off from CRN's timeline.

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Making Diamond, Making Plans

There was some big news in molecular manufacturing last month. A point of contention between molecular manufacturing supporters and skeptics has been whether it will actually be possible to build diamond shapes via robotic molecular synthesis. Newly announced work by Robert Freitas and Ralph Merkle provides strong evidence that it will in fact be possible.

Just as the core of a car is the ability to turn fuel into motion, the core of molecular manufacturing is the ability to turn molecules into nanoscale machines under the control of similar nanoscale machines. This approach to manufacturing has a variety of advantages: small machines work faster and more powerfully than large ones; the manufacturing system will take a lot less volume; molecular precision naturally leads to high reliability, which makes automation easier; and because the manufacturing system could build as many duplicates as desired, the cost of manufacturing equipment could drop precipitously.

Molecular manufacturing does not necessarily require the use of diamond, but molecular manufacturing theorists have focused on diamond ever since the publication of Drexler's Nanosystems in 1992. Diamond is strong, stiff, and built of readily available carbon. As a result, diamond was a convenient material to analyze and to plan for. (Carbon nanotubes, aka CNT's and buckytubes, have the same benefits, but weren't known in 1992. Freitas's announcement applies to both diamond and CNT's.)

Diamond and CNT's can be created under a wide range of conditions by a number of different chemical processes. The best theory available in 1992 and subsequent years indicated that there should probably be a way to build diamond under mechanical control. But computers just weren't powerful enough in 1992 to simulate the necessary reactions in detail, and scanning probe microscopes weren't powerful enough to develop them through lab research.

Robert Freitas has just announced that he and Ralph Merkle have completed the core of a project to study a set of mechanical-chemical reactions that should, taken together, be usable to build diamond. In his words, "to computationally analyze a comprehensive set of DMS [diamond mechanosynthesis] reactions and tooltips that could be used to build diamond, graphene (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and all of the tools themselves including all necessary tool recharging reactions." They used high-quality density functional theory and looked for pathological side reactions and rearrangments--which means that they studied not only how the reactions ought to work if everything goes right, but in addition, they looked for all the ways things could go wrong.

Computational chemistry has come a long way since 1992. Comp chem papers are routinely published in peer-reviewed chemistry journals. The fact that these diamond-building reactions work in simulation isn't 100% proof that they would work in the lab, of course, but it is strong evidence that they would work. Just how strong the evidence is will be for scientists to determine after they've read the paper, which will be published in the Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience.

It has been argued that diamond might not be a suitable building material for nanoscale fabrication machines, because there was no known recipe for building the diamond--and if diamond couldn't be built, then molecular manufacturing might not be as powerful as expected. At CRN, we have been confident that Drexler knew what he was talking about, especially since the case for diamond-building only seemed to strengthen as lab results came in. Though we haven't seen Freitas's results in detail, we expect that they will add more rigor to the discussion of the possibilities inherent in molecular manufacturing.

If Freitas has accomplished what he hopes--that is, if he has found a set of reactions that will build diamond, CNT's, and the molecular tools used in the building process--then molecular manufacturing has taken another significant step forward. For one thing, it will be more difficult to dismiss the approach as unworkable. At least as important is that, with the required mechanical motions known, it will be possible to design mechanical systems to carry them out. Software for designing such systems is in advanced stages of development at Nanorex, and with the continuing increase in computer speed, it will soon become possible to simulate the mechanical properties of entire machines at the atomic level.

As if announcing these results was not enough, Freitas also sketched out a budget and timeline for a nanofactory program. A nanofactory means a kilogram-scale or larger self-contained manufacturing system capable of making highly advanced products (including duplicate nanofactories), rapidly, with full automation, and using inexpensive feedstock, via molecular manufacturing techniques. CRN expects that a nanofactory will almost certainly be developed by 2020.

Freitas's timeline, if started today, would achieve a nanofactory in 2023. This is still close enough to be worrysome. Because nanofactories will require far less expertise and infrastructure to copy and use than nuclear weapons do--in fact, a single nanofactory will be able to build another nanofactory--any non-proliferation mechanisms will have to be in place before the first nanofactory is released. If nanofactories need to be managed by international organizations, as atomic weapons do, then it will take years to do the required studies, build consensus, and design and create the necessary organizations.

But CRN still expects that nanofactories will be developed earlier than Freitas's timeline implies. Freitas designed his timeline to attract funding as it went along, by demonstrating simple diamond mechanosynthesis (DMS) first. That might take five years, he estimates, if funded at $1-5 million per year. But someone who took a gamble on DMS working could get a five-year headstart on the rest of the work. Of course, starting five years earlier, they'd have to pay ten times as much for computer power. But it would still be worth it.

Another factor that Freitas may not have calculated is the likely effect of future advances in theory and technology. Molecular manufacturing has gotten a lot simpler since Drexler first conceptualized it, and it continues to get easier as new approaches are developed. My "Design of a Primitive Nanofactory" paper was obsolete within two years, because a faster, simpler, and more flexible way of putting together sub-components was developed. It seems likely that further simplifications will be developed in the next decade. Also, some of the billions of dollars being spent on other kinds of nanotechnology will develop tools and techniques that will be helpful in developing nanofactories, in ways we can't anticipate yet. Having worked with Freitas, I suspect that, if anything, he has under-counted the possibility of as-yet-unknown advances, and focused instead on the likelihood of unexpected problems. In other words, Freitas has a naturally cautious approach, and I'm comfortable with an estimate a few years earlier than his.

Of course, Freitas is correct when he states that "it would be easy for the project to take twice as long and cost ten times more (or worse) if efforts are not properly focused." In fact, at this point, it would be easy for any nanofactory project to get sidetracked into some interesting nanoscale technology, or simply go in the wrong direction. But stacked against that is the likelihood that at some point, there will be not one, but a number of competing nanofactory projects, only one of which has to succeed.

It's worth mentioning at this point that Freitas has put together a Nanofactory Collaboration, and is looking for funding to launch a development effort: "We can provide a few more details to any long-horizon entrepreneurs who are seriously considering an investment in such an effort." Just $5 million over five years, he says, would be enough to have a good chance at demonstrating enough diamond mechanosynthesis to attract a lot more funding.

It may seem like this is really big news, and I have had to continuously fight the urge to describe Freitas's statements as heralding a massive step forward. In fact, this is big news. But it is the kind of big news we hear about every month or two. No single piece of news settles the issue--no single announcement or event will be the one that proves molecular manufacturing is coming. The computational mechanosynthesis investigation does not prove anything--though it should provide substantial weight in favor of molecular manufacturing working as described. The timeline is even less conclusive, especially since it's a bit longer than CRN's timeline. We'll just have to keep working, as we have been, to raise awareness that molecular manufacturing will probably be here a lot sooner than most people expect (which would be the case even with Freitas's timeline) and that its effects will be profound and need to be studied before they hit us.

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The beautiful thing about college football is that every game, week in and week out, is part of a regular season schedule that essentially serves as a yearlong playoff leading up to the announcement of the final BCS standings and bowl season — the most wonderful time of the year.

Now that we have hit the month of June, baseball has center stage — unless your team has bottomed out and is preparing for “sell” mode leading up to the trading deadline.

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LSU vs. North Carolina (at Georgia Dome): The physical North Carolina defense, led by DE Robert Quinn, will offer a brutally difficult test to an LSU offense looking to establish itself as a more productive and consistent unit in 2010. The Tar Heels underachieved in a weak ACC last season, while the Tigers struggled on the ground behind a subpar offensive line — a recipe for disaster in the SEC. We’ll find out right away how improved Les Miles’ team is and whether or not Butch Davis’ group is ready to make a serious run at an ACC title.

Purdue at Notre Dame: New Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly makes his debut in South Bend against a Purdue team led by new quarterback Robert Marve. It’s going to be strange to see the Irish running a spread offense every Saturday afternoon — and it’s going to take some time for players to get comfortable in the new system. But for the Irish to have any semblance of a successful season, their porous defense must make big strides under new coordinator Bob Diaco. For the Boilermakers, life without starting running back Ralph Bolden begins, as he was lost to a torn ACL. The team is hopeful that newly reinstated Justin Siller can contribute in a variety of ways on offense to make up for the loss of Bolden.

Washington at BYU: The last time these two teams played, Washington quarterback Jake Locker was flagged for a celebration penalty that helped cost the Huskies a chance at an upset win. But this is a new era of UW football, and Locker will get his chance to show the nation that he is getting even better under quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier and head coach Steve Sarkisian. BYU likely will take a step back this year as the Cougars deal with the losses of QB Max Hall, RB Harvey Unga and TE Dennis Pitta. But there’s no question that the Huskies face a tough environment on the road right away.

Connecticut at Michigan: Will Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez be opening his third and final season in Ann Arbor? Likely not, as the Wolverines should be a much improved, more competitive team in 2010. The off-the-field issues? That may be another story. But whether Tate Forcier or the improving Denard Robinson is under center, Rich Rod’s future may hinge on a defense that has to at least be decent week-to-week. UConn, meanwhile, returns 18 starters and has as much talent as ever under head coach Randy Edsall. Will panic set in at Michigan Stadium if Huskies QB Zach Frazer and RB Jordan Todman lead the offense to an early score?

Oregon State vs. TCU (at Cowboys Stadium): Expectations are very high for a TCU squad that returns 18 starters from its Fiesta Bowl team last season. Led by dual-threat quarterback Andy Dalton, the Horned Frogs will have a definitive home-field advantage at Cowboys Stadium against the Beavers, who unquestionably have the toughest nonconference schedule in the nation (vs. Louisville, at Boise State). Oregon State head coach Mike Riley has thirty-six victories in the last four seasons and always has his team flying under the radar, but the Horned Frogs’ defense likely will be too much for Beavers sophomore quarterback Ryan Katz.

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At first glance, lodging options at Bryce Canyon National Park might appear simple and straightforward, but a little exploration reveals charming bed-and-breakfast accommodations in the area as well as the more typical park lodgings.

Your lodging options range from the venerable Bryce Canyon Lodge within the park's boundaries, and more typical road-side motels just outside the park entrance to B&Bs that back up to the park's boundary and offer relative solitude from the crush of park visitors.

The Bryce Canyon Lodge, which dates to the early years of the National Park Service, is somewhat small for park lodges, with only a bit more than 100 rooms. And far and away the bulk of those are not actually in a "lodge," but rather clustered in cabins that surround the lodge and which are a short walk from the canyon rim.

As David and Kay Scott, the Traveler's lodging experts, noted during a 2011 tour of the park system to update their book, The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges, "except for three suites and a studio in the historic main building, the lodge has 40 virtually identical cabins, plus two motel/lodge-type buildings with 70 identical guest rooms."

Furthermore, the Scotts added, "The Western Cabins could use a little work, but are still our favorite place to stay at Bryce. They are roomy, have a large covered porch, are convenient to the main lodge building, and offer the ambiance appropriate for a national park stay. Some of these log-beamed cabins have vaulted ceilings, which makes them even better. Perhaps best of all is the gas fireplace in each cabin."

Although the concessionaire classifies the remaining 70 rooms as “motel units,” the couple added, "we have always considered them nicer than might be inferred from that description, and feel they would be better described as 'lodge units.' They are large and offer two queen beds and a private balcony."

Where can you find the B&Bs? Just east of Bryce Canyon is the small town of Tropic. Here you'll find a small handful of B&Bs, including a wonderful bed-and-breakfast, the Stone Canyon Inn, which backs up to the park. The inn offers a variety of accommodations, from rooms in the main house to cabins and guests houses on the 80-acre property. If you're looking to escape the masses and would jump at the prospect of hiking into the park from the B&B's backyard, this is a great place to be.

If you head west of Bryce Canyon for about 30 miles you'll find a number of accommodations, ranging from motels to B&Bs, in Panguitch.

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Wednesday, April 01, 2009 by: Barbara L. Minton
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(NewsTarget) Anyone looking for effective alternatives to the treatments offered by traditional cancer specialists might want to look at inositol hexophosphate (IP6). It is a very simple and inexpensive treatment that may easily get written off by people, who have been led to believe the cure for cancer can only be found in a laboratory through the complexities of science and only after years of expensive research and testing. Yet it is becoming obvious that one of the most effective cures for cancer already exists in a simple compound found in abundance in many foods. New research continues to underscore the effectiveness of IP6 against cancer.

IP6 is found effective against prostate cancer

In a recent study at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, more specific mechanisms through which IP6 is effective were identified. Scientists had previously found that IP6 increased the activity of genes that control proteins in human prostate cancer cells lacking functional p53, the gene that provides much cancer protection. They sought to determine whether this increased activity plays a role in IP6's anti-tumor effect. They found that the two genes activated by IP6, p21 and p27, play a critical role in mediating the anticancer effectiveness of IP6. Following activation of the genes by IP6, they were able to halt tumor growth and promote the appropriate death of cells in a process known as apoptosis. This study was published in the February edition of Cancer Research.

This study follows on the heels of other research from the University of Colorado that evaluated the efficacy of IP6 against prostate tumor growth and progression. Prostate cancer was induced in mice given either water containing IP6 or plain water. The researchers found that IP6 inhibited the progression of the cancer cells and strongly reduced the incidence of adenocarcinoma. This is of high significance because 95% of prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas, meaning the cancer has developed in the lining or inner surface of the gland.

The incidences of well-differentiated and poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas in the group fed IP6 were reduced by 44% and 62% respectively. Analysis of the prostate tissue showed a 3.5 fold increase in malignant cell death. This highly significant finding established for the first time that oral IP6 suppresses prostate tumor growth and progression at the stage of abnormal or uncontrolled growth.

IP6 is non-toxic and produces no side effect

IP6 is a compound found in beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, rice and wheat bran, corn, and sesame. One-half cup of whole kernel corn contains a whopping 650 mgs of IP6. It is composed of an inositol sugar molecule (one of the B vitamins), with six phosphate groups attached. Because it is a sugar molecule, it has a pleasant, sweet taste. Because it is from food and not from a drug laboratory, IP6 has no toxic effects in the body even at high doses.

Although the IP6 compound was identified many years ago, it wasn't until the late 1980's that its ability to control the rate of abnormal cell division was discovered. A scientist from the University of Maryland, Dr. Abulkalam Shamsuddin, found that IP6 was able to halt well developed cancers. While most cancer research centered on killing cancer cells, Dr. Shamsuddin proved that IP6 could normalize the sugar production of cancerous cells, thereby altering their gene expression toward a more healthful state. This discovery has major implications because cancer cells that are well behaved have far less negative consequences to health.

IP6 works in many ways against cancer

Whether from food or from therapeutic supplemental doses, IP6 works against cancer in several ways. Its ability to act as an intracellular messenger means that it is integral in many cellular activities including:

Normalizing the rate of cell growth
When cancer cells lose their control mechanisms, rapid and uncontrolled division of malignant cells is often the result. As IP6 repairs the gene mutations and reestablishes control within the cells, their rate of division is slowed

Enhancing natural killer cells
Natural killer cells are white blood cells that help protect against infected or cancerous cells. Research has shown that the higher the amount of natural killer cell activity, the lower the incidence of some cancers. A healthy human produces 500 to 1000 cancer cells daily that need to be identified and disposed of by the body. Natural killer cells and natural cell programming result in the vast majority of these cells being destroyed and removed. However, when the body is under stress, including the stress produced by lack of sleep, natural killer cell population is compromised. When the body is under the ultimate stress of being forced to face a diagnosis of cancer and the terrifying toxic treatments that go with such a diagnosis, the natural killer cell population can be reduced at the time it is most needed. IP6 has been documented and proven to increase natural killer cells at such times.

Normalizing cell physiology
Because IP6 is able to restore aspects of normality to the cells, it is able to modulate how a cancer cell expresses itself and how threatening it will be. Experiments have shown that IP6 is able to normalize several aspects of cell physiology in spite of the fact that cancer cells have altered DNA. It was demonstrated in the above noted study that IP6 is able to alter gene expression to restore normality. The more a cell can return to its normal state, the more it loses its malignant characteristics.

Increasing tumor suppressor p53 gene activity
DNA contains tumor suppressor genes that inhibit pathways and processes that allow cells to become malignant. The p53 gene acts as a control to prevent genetically damaged or cancerous cells from growing and propagating. If the p53 gene becomes damaged or compromised, cancers can establish themselves more easily. IP6 has been shown to greatly increase the amount of p53 gene activity, up to seventeen times. When augmented by IP6, even the toxic treatments offered by traditional medicine become more effective due to its ability to increase p53 gene activity.

Enhancing apoptosis
Apoptosis is the orderly programmed process by which cells naturally die off. The process of apoptosis results in the removal of individual cells without affecting the surrounding cells. It is part of the growth and maintenance of healthy tissues. Cancerous cells do not want to die and are resistive to apoptosis. This is one mechanism of tumor formation. IP6 has been shown to restore cancerous cells to normality to the point where they are able to follow through with their programmed death.

Affecting angiogenesis
Angiogenesis is the process by which tumors set up their own blood supply, to assure themselves of getting the nutrients necessary to grow. Once this blood supply is set up, tumor growth spirals as more growth leads to more blood supply creation. IP6 has been shown to inhibit this process, resulting in the starvation of cancer cells.

Powerfully chelating heavy metal
Tumor cells use iron as a primary growth factor. According to researchers at Wake Forest University, iron chelators are of value in the treatment of cancer since they act by depleting iron and limiting tumor growth. IP6 binds with iron and escorts it from the body. Because IP6 is naturally found in all human cells, it has the ability to get inside tumor cells and remove their iron.

Inhibiting metastasis
IP6 inhibits cancer cell migration and invasion by preventing the adhesion of these cells to extra-cellular matrix proteins. This limited adhesion is very important following surgery and biopsy, as these procedures can cause cancer cells to become dislodged. One reason so many breast cancer patients have lymph nodes containing cancer cells is that the squeezing of the breast by the mammography used in diagnosis can dislodge cancer cells which then migrate to the lymph nodes.

Inhibiting inflammation
One key indicator used in predicting the survival rate for a cancer patient is the level of systemic inflammation. Inflammation is like a fire going on in the body that will destroy it if not stopped. IP6 helps stop inflammation through chemical messages that halt the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Inhibiting free radical production
IP6 acts as an antioxidant in the body. Antioxidants are known to protect against disease states and aging in general. Antioxidants bind with free radicals rendering them harmless. In their free state, these radicals can damage DNA and leave cells susceptible to mutations that can result in the production of cancerous cells. IP6 is significantly more potent as an antioxidant than green tea.

IP6 influences genes to halt colon cancer

In another recent study, more information about the molecular mechanisms through which IP6 acts was revealed. Scientists at the Medical University of Silesia in Poland investigated the influence of IP6 on the expression of genes encoding subunits of NFkappaB and of its inhibitor, IkappaBalpha, in human colorectal cancer cells. The results of their study suggest that IP6 primarily influences p65 and IkappaBalpha expression in colon cancer cells. The amount of activity seen was dependent on the IP6 levels and the amount of time it had been present in the cells.

Populations with diets high in IP6 have low incidences of cancers

Dr. Shamsuddin's studies have shown that tumor regression takes place in people using 8 grams of IP6 daily for three to four weeks. This is the amount that would be found in 12 ounces of whole kernel corn. One of his studies found that after two weeks the tumors of mice treated three times a week with IP6 were 96 percent smaller than the tumors of mice that did not receive IP6. Populations with diets high in IP6 have lower incidences of cancers of the breast, colon and prostate. Dr. Shamsuddin's laboratory experiments with IP6 have been reproduced and extended by scientists around the world, reconfirming his amazing findings. This study is from Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, November through December, 2008.

IP6 is more than a cancer treatment

In addition to the anti-cancer benefits of IP6, research is revealing its benefits in treating diabetes, depression, osteoporosis, heart disease, and kidney stones. It has recently been shown to help Parkinson's patients because of its ability to chelate excess iron and thereby reduce oxidative stress that results in neuronal degradation.

Treating cancer with IP6

For anyone choosing to use IP6 as a cancer cure or a preventative there are some things to know. IP6 is present in all human cells, and considered quite safe to use. However, IP6 obtained from food is bound to protein. Before it can be absorbed by the body, it must be freed from this protein by the enzyme phytase that is present in food and naturally in the intestinal tract. The power of the phytase enzyme is damaging to IP6 and renders much of it inactive and therefore less effective when obtained in this form. Pure IP6 from a supplement is not bound to protein and is easily absorbed intact and able to provide its complete medicinal properties.

Many holistic healers and naturopaths recommend IP6 as a standard alternative treatment to be used along with others alternative treatments for active cancer. For people with a high risk of cancer or who have had cancer and want to prevent a recurrence, IP6 is also consistently recommended. Some traditional physicians are becoming aware of the benefits of IP6 and although they can't bring themselves to abandon their toxic treatments, they are adding IP6 to their protocols.

For more information see:

Dr. Kin Vanderlinden, Dr. Ivana Vucenik, Too Good to be True?

Dr. Abulkalam Shamsuddin, IP6 Natural Revolutionary Cancer Fighter

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