geometric. All assets classes reported positive returns from 1990 through 1999‚ while the S&P 500 index had the highest annual average return of 17.7%. The Russell 2000 had the second highest annual return with a standard deviation of 14.1% & 17.2%. Treasuries and bond returns were a poor performer relative to the other assets which were in-line with our group’s anticipations. However‚ the MSCI Index reported a lower return than the treasuries and bonds along with the second greatest standard deviation
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Carmen Coronado iLab SCI 228 June 12‚ 2011 BMI Part 1 Define BMI-You must define BMI and not just as a general definition indicating its relationship to height and weight. Please also do not forget to define the actual term BMI! The body mass index (BMI) is of a measurement that was introduced in the early 19th century in order to categorize the entire population’s weight problems. The BMI is a statistic that is used to classify people’s weight as underweight‚ normal weight‚ overweight or obese
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The Ultimate Battle: PC versus Mac Throughout the past quarter century there has always been a huge argument between nerds and geeks all around the world: which is better‚ a PC or a Mac? If you want to get two nerds arguing in front of you that would be the question to ask. I will be discussing what I believe to be the key points in each system where one may outshine the other or where they may be equal‚ to determine which should be the best choice for the general‚ everyday consumer.My personal
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Consumer Price index- has absolutely no impact on prices‚ it will not change prices! Possible reasons for it to be inaccurate: 1) New products and technology- tendency to lag the advantage of a new technology. By the time they start incorporation the price it is already cheaper‚ but they use the higher price. This can cause a problem. 2) Quality of products changes- You may be getting more for your money. This can be a negative thing to because you could end up paying for things
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number of third party programs for this platform. Having such a major advantage over the Mac systems almost guarantees compatibility when trying to communicate with other desktop users. Strength of the PC is in the processing unit. The units typically run an Intel or AMD processor with great clock speeds and high end performance. Intel has made a name for having the best processing unit of all time. Intel’s power-house processors are great for the advanced Internet gamers and the multimedia powerhouse
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Makeup Art Cosmetics (MAC) was founded in 1985 in Toronto by Frank Toskan and the late Frank Angelo. The business plan concentrated on targeting young‚ fashionable females by creating cosmetic products which contain unique textures and colours. Using this strategy‚ the company targeted the ¡°hip¡± celebrities and other cosmetic influencers to gain recognition and market share in the younger consumer market. Since its inception‚ the company has grown to become a multi-national organization operating
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PROJECT ON HUMUN DEVELOPMENT INDEX A brief history of india The story begins on 15 August 1947. Two hundred years of subservience to the British Empire came to an end with the Partition; the violent carving away of British India into Muslim and Hindu-dominated states. On 26 January 1950‚ the Constitution was adopted‚ defining India as a sovereign‚ socialist‚ secular republic. While shedding British domination‚ India chose to retain the British two-tiered parliamentary system‚ made up of a
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The test result is easier for the patient and caregiver to understand and relate to their daily activities. 4 Item Dynamic Gait Index The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) is a functional screening test used to measure the mobility performance (Matsuda‚ Taylor‚ & Shumway-Cook‚ 2015). This test identifies gait responses to changing demands in patient with balance and vestibular disorders. It also provide
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Disease Severity and Life Quality The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) is a tool developed in 1978 by Fredricksson and Pettersson to evaluate the severity of psoriasis. The result of the PASI may vary from 0 to 72. Body Surface Area (BSA) can be used to evaluate the severity of psoriasis. The percentage of BSA affected by psoriasis‚ with one palm of the patient equivalent to 1%. Also‚ the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a10-item survey evaluating the quality of life in patients with
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Amber Miller ENGL 1301-S73 Professor Gilleylen May 8‚ 2012 Go Your Own Way They have been called blues‚ rock‚ pop‚ and folk‚ but one title that goes without question is legendary. Fleetwood Mac has been through many changes both personally and professionally through the years. Officially‚ it has been forty five years since the band was formed in London‚ England in 1967 although‚ if you were to view a concert of the original lineup‚ you would think that your eyes were deceiving you (fleetwoodmac
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