The document summarizes local news stories from The Ardmoreite newspaper. It discusses events like a Veteran's Breakfast, Summerfest celebration in Davis with games and fireworks, and the services provided by the local advocacy group C/SARA Foundation to help people experiencing crisis or trauma. A photo shows people gathering for the Summerfest celebration in Davis.
Rochester Hope for Pets is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pets in need. They provide medical care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in the Rochester, New York area. Their mission is to give shelter pets a second chance at finding a loving home.
The Ardmoreite newspaper article discusses several topics related to summer driving risks:
1) The annual Cross Timbers Benefit Salad Luncheon, now in its 29th year, brings together over 500 people to support hospice care and reconnect with families served.
2) Ardmore police are investigating the shooting death of 20-year-old Stormy Lusk, though social media rumors are hindering their progress.
3) Construction permits in Ardmore were down significantly in May compared to the previous year, largely due to rainy weather delaying projects.
El uso excesivo de dispositivos electrónicos puede ser perjudicial para la salud mental y el bienestar. Pasar demasiado tiempo en las redes sociales y jugando a videojuegos puede aislar a las personas y distraerlas de las interacciones humanas significativas. Limitar el tiempo frente a las pantallas y participar más en actividades del mundo real puede ayudar a mejorar el estado de ánimo y la calidad de vida.
El documento presenta el cronograma de evaluaciones bimestrales para el segundo periodo, del 31 de mayo al 8 de junio. Incluye las fechas de evaluación para diferentes asignaturas académicas para grados del primero al undécimo, como física, matemáticas, ciencias naturales, química, inglés, geometría, estadística, lengua castellana, sociales, filosofía y economía-política.
This document contains the name "Yorrick Smit" and is dated July 20, 2015. It appears to be some type of record containing an individual's name and the date, but no other contextual information is provided in the short text. In summary, the document lists a name and date but lacks additional details to understand its full purpose or meaning.
The document summarizes local news stories from The Ardmoreite newspaper. It discusses events like a Veteran's Breakfast, Summerfest celebration in Davis with games and fireworks, and the services provided by the local advocacy group C/SARA Foundation to help people experiencing crisis or trauma. A photo shows people gathering for the Summerfest celebration in Davis.
Rochester Hope for Pets is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pets in need. They provide medical care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in the Rochester, New York area. Their mission is to give shelter pets a second chance at finding a loving home.
The Ardmoreite newspaper article discusses several topics related to summer driving risks:
1) The annual Cross Timbers Benefit Salad Luncheon, now in its 29th year, brings together over 500 people to support hospice care and reconnect with families served.
2) Ardmore police are investigating the shooting death of 20-year-old Stormy Lusk, though social media rumors are hindering their progress.
3) Construction permits in Ardmore were down significantly in May compared to the previous year, largely due to rainy weather delaying projects.
El uso excesivo de dispositivos electrónicos puede ser perjudicial para la salud mental y el bienestar. Pasar demasiado tiempo en las redes sociales y jugando a videojuegos puede aislar a las personas y distraerlas de las interacciones humanas significativas. Limitar el tiempo frente a las pantallas y participar más en actividades del mundo real puede ayudar a mejorar el estado de ánimo y la calidad de vida.
El documento presenta el cronograma de evaluaciones bimestrales para el segundo periodo, del 31 de mayo al 8 de junio. Incluye las fechas de evaluación para diferentes asignaturas académicas para grados del primero al undécimo, como física, matemáticas, ciencias naturales, química, inglés, geometría, estadística, lengua castellana, sociales, filosofía y economía-política.
This document contains the name "Yorrick Smit" and is dated July 20, 2015. It appears to be some type of record containing an individual's name and the date, but no other contextual information is provided in the short text. In summary, the document lists a name and date but lacks additional details to understand its full purpose or meaning.
1) Index funds continue to outperform active funds over the long term, as shown by recent research. The Australian ETF sector is growing much faster than the overall market.
2) Active bond managers will need to significantly outperform bond indexes for a sustained period to change investors' perceptions that have favored index funds.
3) Recent data from S&P Global shows that over one, three and five year periods, the majority of Australian active equity and bond managers underperformed their relevant indexes.
Superannuation funds in Australia are increasingly focusing on climate-specific investment strategies and transitioning to low-carbon economies. Mercer's Alexis Cheang discusses how Australian super funds are addressing climate change through various strategies like excluding thermal coal investments, carbon footprinting portfolios, and partnering with investment managers to lower carbon footprints and meet Paris Agreement goals. Cheang also notes differences in sustainable investing approaches between Americans, Europeans, and Australians.
Michael Easson is the chairman of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). The document discusses Easson's background and experience, how he came to be appointed as ASFA chairman, and his views on the Australian superannuation industry after his first year in the role. Easson wants superannuation to help Australians retire with dignity and adequacy. He believes the industry needs to improve simplicity, transparency, and ensuring people understand superannuation.
FS Super - Building Super Excellence - Cover StoryDarren Snyder
This document summarizes profiles of three superannuation fund executives who won National Achievement Awards in 2015. It discusses their roles and challenges:
1) REST Industry Super CFO Chris Stevens discusses centralizing the fund's data analytics and harnessing data to understand member behaviors and performance.
2) UniSuper COO Steven Leach describes building technical skills to handle transactions while preparing products for regulatory changes like CIPRs.
3) Former Telstra Super CIO Jim Christensen talks about managing investment risk for members by balancing short and long-term opportunities. He advocates age-based investment approaches.
Frank Pegan is the chief executive of Catholic Super and chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). In 2014 and 2015, he addressed world leaders at UN climate summits, advocating for climate policies and actions from institutional investors. As head of Catholic Super, Pegan has overseen investments of over $500 million in low-carbon transition investments and engagement with companies on sustainability. He was instrumental in founding IGCC in 2003 to educate the finance sector on climate change risks and opportunities.
Over 5000 litres of diesel spilled from a tipped tanker in Mudgee's CBD on Tuesday, but quick actions avoided contamination of the nearby Cudgegong River. Council and emergency services responded rapidly, blocking drains and extracting most of the diesel. An explosion occurred later as diesel was being transferred from the tanker, but no one was hurt. The general manager praised the response of all agencies involved in containing the spill and preventing an environmental disaster.
The Mudgee Wine and Food Festival was officially launched with a winemakers' spitting competition between Liam Heslop of Lowe Wines and Lisa Bray of Burnbrae Wines. The almost month-long festival, running from September 13-29, will feature over 60 events showcasing Mudgee's quality wines and foods. Festival organizers encourage local residents and visitors to enjoy the region's wineries and attractions during the event.
David Lowe, a winemaker from Mudgee, was recently awarded the 2013 Graham Gregory Award for his contributions to the NSW wine industry over 35 years. As a young winemaker in the Hunter Valley, Lowe helped lead a group of young winemakers. Throughout his career, Lowe has held several leadership positions with industry organizations, including president of the NSW Wine Industry Association and vice-president of the Winemakers' Federation of Australia. The award recognized Lowe's tireless efforts to support and advise the wine industry in Australia and internationally.
All Hallows Catholic School in Gulgong, Australia achieved above average gains in NAPLAN performance between 2011 and 2013. The school was one of ten in New South Wales acknowledged for high academic gains among their students over the past three years. The school's principal credited improved teacher conversations around student learning and assessment with the performance increase.
The North West Falcons women's football team from Gulgong will play their second match of the season against Dubbo City Rangers on Sunday. In their first match, the Falcons defeated Orana Spurettes 3-2, with Samantha Perring and Rachael Byrne scoring goals. The Falcons coach believes the Rangers will be a good matchup. He hopes the team can enjoy themselves and be competitive in most matches as the newest team in the open division competition.
1) Index funds continue to outperform active funds over the long term, as shown by recent research. The Australian ETF sector is growing much faster than the overall market.
2) Active bond managers will need to significantly outperform bond indexes for a sustained period to change investors' perceptions that have favored index funds.
3) Recent data from S&P Global shows that over one, three and five year periods, the majority of Australian active equity and bond managers underperformed their relevant indexes.
Superannuation funds in Australia are increasingly focusing on climate-specific investment strategies and transitioning to low-carbon economies. Mercer's Alexis Cheang discusses how Australian super funds are addressing climate change through various strategies like excluding thermal coal investments, carbon footprinting portfolios, and partnering with investment managers to lower carbon footprints and meet Paris Agreement goals. Cheang also notes differences in sustainable investing approaches between Americans, Europeans, and Australians.
Michael Easson is the chairman of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). The document discusses Easson's background and experience, how he came to be appointed as ASFA chairman, and his views on the Australian superannuation industry after his first year in the role. Easson wants superannuation to help Australians retire with dignity and adequacy. He believes the industry needs to improve simplicity, transparency, and ensuring people understand superannuation.
FS Super - Building Super Excellence - Cover StoryDarren Snyder
This document summarizes profiles of three superannuation fund executives who won National Achievement Awards in 2015. It discusses their roles and challenges:
1) REST Industry Super CFO Chris Stevens discusses centralizing the fund's data analytics and harnessing data to understand member behaviors and performance.
2) UniSuper COO Steven Leach describes building technical skills to handle transactions while preparing products for regulatory changes like CIPRs.
3) Former Telstra Super CIO Jim Christensen talks about managing investment risk for members by balancing short and long-term opportunities. He advocates age-based investment approaches.
Frank Pegan is the chief executive of Catholic Super and chair of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC). In 2014 and 2015, he addressed world leaders at UN climate summits, advocating for climate policies and actions from institutional investors. As head of Catholic Super, Pegan has overseen investments of over $500 million in low-carbon transition investments and engagement with companies on sustainability. He was instrumental in founding IGCC in 2003 to educate the finance sector on climate change risks and opportunities.
Over 5000 litres of diesel spilled from a tipped tanker in Mudgee's CBD on Tuesday, but quick actions avoided contamination of the nearby Cudgegong River. Council and emergency services responded rapidly, blocking drains and extracting most of the diesel. An explosion occurred later as diesel was being transferred from the tanker, but no one was hurt. The general manager praised the response of all agencies involved in containing the spill and preventing an environmental disaster.
The Mudgee Wine and Food Festival was officially launched with a winemakers' spitting competition between Liam Heslop of Lowe Wines and Lisa Bray of Burnbrae Wines. The almost month-long festival, running from September 13-29, will feature over 60 events showcasing Mudgee's quality wines and foods. Festival organizers encourage local residents and visitors to enjoy the region's wineries and attractions during the event.
David Lowe, a winemaker from Mudgee, was recently awarded the 2013 Graham Gregory Award for his contributions to the NSW wine industry over 35 years. As a young winemaker in the Hunter Valley, Lowe helped lead a group of young winemakers. Throughout his career, Lowe has held several leadership positions with industry organizations, including president of the NSW Wine Industry Association and vice-president of the Winemakers' Federation of Australia. The award recognized Lowe's tireless efforts to support and advise the wine industry in Australia and internationally.
All Hallows Catholic School in Gulgong, Australia achieved above average gains in NAPLAN performance between 2011 and 2013. The school was one of ten in New South Wales acknowledged for high academic gains among their students over the past three years. The school's principal credited improved teacher conversations around student learning and assessment with the performance increase.
The North West Falcons women's football team from Gulgong will play their second match of the season against Dubbo City Rangers on Sunday. In their first match, the Falcons defeated Orana Spurettes 3-2, with Samantha Perring and Rachael Byrne scoring goals. The Falcons coach believes the Rangers will be a good matchup. He hopes the team can enjoy themselves and be competitive in most matches as the newest team in the open division competition.