This document discusses options for transitioning the U.S. Social Security system to a model of personal public-private social security saving accounts (PPPSSS). It outlines some of the key issues with the current Social Security system, such as its unsustainability given demographic trends. It then presents two policy alternatives: maintaining the status quo by raising taxes and cutting benefits, or transitioning to a PPPSSS model where half of Social Security taxes are invested in retirement accounts that offer principal protection, upside potential from market participation, and FDIC insurance. The document provides examples of how PPPSSS accounts would work using market-linked certificate of deposits tied to market indexes.
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Немецкий разработчик альтернативных систем электроснабжения Sebastian-Justus Schmidt в настоящее время проводит эксперимент в Таиланде, где основанная им компания CNX Construction возвела жилой комплекс Phi Suea, в котором впервые в мире применена гибридная система, использующая солнечную энергию и водород, для полностью автономного электроснабжения комплекса.
The Future Of Giving: Why Students And Young Alumni Matterefrawley3
Strong student philanthropy education programs and meaningful engagement of young alumni are critical components of any annual giving shop because those two audiences are the future the alumni database. Christina Diss, Director of Annual Giving at Linnfield College and Leanne Goolsby, Associate Director of Annual Giving at University of Portland cover how their respective schools built programs to inspire students and young alumni to give back.
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Presentation given during the first transportation workshop at Melbourne Uni. Focus on crowd monitoring and management. With examples from various projects (SAIL, Mekka, etc.)
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Quantitative Comparison of Artificial Honey Bee Colony Clustering and Enhance...idescitation
This paper introduces a comparison of two popular
clustering algorithms for breast DCE-MRI segmentation
purpose. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced
medical imaging technique providing rich information about
the human soft tissue anatomy. The goal of breast magnetic
resonance image segmentation is to accurately identify the
principal mass or lesion structures in these image volumes.
There are many methods that exist to segment the breast
DCE-MR images. One of these, K-means clustering procedure
provides effective solutions in many science and engineering
fields. They are especially popular in the pattern classification
and signal processing areas and can segment the breast DCE-
MRI with high precision. The artificial bee colony (ABC)
algorithm is a new, very simple and robust population based
optimization algorithm that is inspired by the intelligent
behavior of honey bee swarms. This paper compares the
performance of two image segmentation techniques in the
subject of breast DCE-MR image. In the experiments, the
real dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance images
(DCE- MRI) are used. Results show that artificial bee colony
algorithm performs better in terms of segmentation accuracy,
robustness and speed of computation.
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The Future Of Giving: Why Students And Young Alumni Matterefrawley3
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Presentation given during the first transportation workshop at Melbourne Uni. Focus on crowd monitoring and management. With examples from various projects (SAIL, Mekka, etc.)
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Quantitative Comparison of Artificial Honey Bee Colony Clustering and Enhance...idescitation
This paper introduces a comparison of two popular
clustering algorithms for breast DCE-MRI segmentation
purpose. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced
medical imaging technique providing rich information about
the human soft tissue anatomy. The goal of breast magnetic
resonance image segmentation is to accurately identify the
principal mass or lesion structures in these image volumes.
There are many methods that exist to segment the breast
DCE-MR images. One of these, K-means clustering procedure
provides effective solutions in many science and engineering
fields. They are especially popular in the pattern classification
and signal processing areas and can segment the breast DCE-
MRI with high precision. The artificial bee colony (ABC)
algorithm is a new, very simple and robust population based
optimization algorithm that is inspired by the intelligent
behavior of honey bee swarms. This paper compares the
performance of two image segmentation techniques in the
subject of breast DCE-MR image. In the experiments, the
real dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance images
(DCE- MRI) are used. Results show that artificial bee colony
algorithm performs better in terms of segmentation accuracy,
robustness and speed of computation.
The CEO’s Dilemma - How to drive efficient innovation in the organizationJoeBarkai
Product organizations spend considerable effort and resources on innovation. However, many companies are engages in unfocused and inefficient innovation that does not support the company\'s strategic vision. In fact, many companies seem to engage in innovation for innovation sake and can be characterized as reckless innovators. This presentation discusses the role of lean and efficient innovation and how successful companies focus innovation to help connect business strategy to execution.
Leslie Appleton Young, CAR Chief Economist, spoke at the Real Living Lifestyles New Year, New You Real Estate Symposium on January 31, 2012. She shared her economic forecast for the coming year, and all of the latest charts and stats on the California economy.
Sustainability in its shortest definition is the capacity to endure. To endure one does not only need material goods, but also a mental and spiritual resilience and set of skills on how to cope. When the quality and quantity of our material goods and biophysical environment starts to change, when our fellow South Africans are sick and dying prematurely and when our economy does not deliver the needed health and wealth to all of us, our hope for a better future is severely tested. It is the integrity of our hope that could and should be playing a fundamental role in a possible transition towards sustainability.
In this talk ladies and gentleman, the question of South Africa’s sustainability is under scrutiny. I will first show you that from an ecological, from a human well-being, and even from an economic perspective there are several warning lights on the biophysical and material sustainability of this country. I will also show the remarkable optimism we have as South Africans and highlight the importance of hope. Third, and finally I will argue that we as humans have an ethical responsibility in the individual and collective choices we make. It is our attitudes and behaviours that sustain or destroy.
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For more information:
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Ethical decisions as to what and where to manufacture, balance between
capital and labour, where to sell, pay and working conditions, environmental
factors, for example emissions, waste disposal. Potential conflicts of socially
responsible and ethical behaviour with profit-based and other objectives.
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Different promotional message for different countries, international branding, distribution channel, joint ventures, pricing strategy for different countries.
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USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
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Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
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how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
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Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
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how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)DOT TECH
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
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Who is a pi merchant?
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The U.S. economy is continuing its impressive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and not slowing down despite re-occurring bumps. The U.S. savings rate reached its highest ever recorded level at 34% in April 2020 and Americans seem ready to spend. The sectors that had been hurt the most by the pandemic specifically reduced consumer spending, like retail, leisure, hospitality, and travel, are now experiencing massive growth in revenue and job openings.
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Personal public private social security saving accounts
1. How Can the U.S. Transition to
Personal Public-Private Social
Security Saving Accounts?
Options for risk adverse investors in a post “Great Recession” world
+ =?
Matias Zelikowicz 3-30-2012
2. Social Security Basic Facts
Created in 1935. It is a social insurance program
that provides benefits to retirees and unemployed
Funded by payroll taxes (employees & employers)
Represents 39% of income during retirement
Organized as a PAYG-defined benefit plan
4. Number of Workers for Every Social
Security Retiree Is Falling
1940 1950 1960 2011 2035
42:1 16:1 5:1 3:1 2:1
Source: Social Security Trustees Report
5.
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8. Key Issues for the Current Social Security System
• Unsustainable fiscal trends
• Demographic trends
• Poor returns inside its trust fund
Objectives of Potential Reforms
• Protect investor’s retirement savings
• Increase real returns inside retirement accounts
• Transition to a sustainable retirement system for workers
9. Other Popular Retirement Plans:
Defined Contribution
Defined Benefit
IRA
457/403b
401 (k)
Private DB Pensions
Social Security
10. Pension Assets are Shifting Away From
Defined Benefit Plans (%)
IRAs
Defined contribution
Defined Benefit
Trillions $3.3 $10 $15
1990 2000 2010
16. Policy Alternatives
1 NO PARTIAL PRIVATIZATION OPTION 2 PPPSSS
• Increase payroll taxes to pay • Provides diversification with
for the baby boomer insurance
generation retirement • Eliminates market risk (MLCD)
• Cut benefits for younger • Managed by the Social Security
workers administration
• Invest ½ of social security taxes
• 24 % benefit cut into PPPSSS
• 30 % increase in payroll taxes • Pass it on to your children
• Account would become private
property
• Minimizes credit risk (FDIC)
17. Investment Options Inside PPPSSS
Accounts
Certificates of deposit that pay a return based on the
performance of a market index, i.e. S&P 500.
Provide the safety and security of FDIC insurance.
Guarantees principal protection*.
Allows investors to participate in the potential market upside of
stocks, commodities, gold etc.
Financial Instruments are managed and constructed by AAA rated
banks.
18. PPPSSS Investment Options
• Guaranteed Return of
Principal
• Potential Upside
Participation
• FDIC Insurance
• Diversification
19. In the Future These Will be Your Choices
401K
Qualified
403b non-taxable
transfer
LTC
PAYG PPP
SSS
IRA
MLCD
U.S.T-
Bonds
21. Do I Need to Become a Financial
Engineer to Invest in MLCDs?
Example: $1000 Investment 4 year S&P 500 Max 64% - Min 2%
22. How Do PPPs Work?
Market Competition
Bank Ranked #1 2 Year MLCD
S&P 48% Cap
A
Bank Ranked # 2 2 Year MLCD
PPP SSS B S&P 47% Cap
Bank Ranked # 3
2 Year MLCD
C S&P 45% Cap
23. 2 Year Gold vs. 2 Year Gold MLCD
48% Upside Cap (1970-2010 nominal)
25. 2 Year Gold MLCD 48% Cap Point to Point vs.
2 Year Gold MLCD 48% Quarterly Cap Structure
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
1972
1974
1976
1978
1980
1982
1984
1986
1988
1990
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
mlcd 2 year return Point to Point mlcd 2 year return Quarterly Cap