Over the past 12 months, ETF assets increased $124.80
billion, or 25.7%. Assets in domestic equity ETFs increased
$60.08 billion since May 2007, and global equity ETFs
assets rose $45.49 billion during this period, according to
the Investment Company Institute (ICI). Assets of bond
funds were $43.45 billion and hybrid funds were $170
million.
During May, the value of all ETF shares issued exceeded
that of shares redeemed by $3.21 billion. In May 2007, ETFs
experienced a net issuance of $5.44 billion.
Those looking to improve their health and happiness may
want to review their portfolio before revving up the
treadmill.
A new study suggests that women who actively take control
of their finances are healthier and happier than those who
don’t.
MORE
at
http://www.planadviser.com/education/article.php/2451
– – – In
Tacoma, Washington
, James Brandon D’Angelo was pulled over on a traffic stop
here – – – and when his vehicle was searched, they found
about 4.5 grams of mari.juana – – – and in the ensuing
search of James’ person, they found two credit cards that
were not in James’ name – – – while they went to check them
out, James offered to give them $200 if the officers would
let him go and throw away his stash – – – only to find
himself arrested on bribery charges – – – as well as
identification theft and possession of marij.uana – – –
and, as it turns out, James was wanted for a 2007 break-in
where he earned the nickname Captain Jack Sparrow for his
interesting dress during the robbery – – – you can see him
in action at
http://www.kirotv.com/news/16699510/detail.html?rss=sea&psp=news#
SPIN CITY?
OK, it's a building, not a city - but Dubai residents have
a treat to look forward to, the Dynamic Tower, designed by
the architect David Fisher.
The 420-meter tower, complete with a hotel, offices and
apartments, and slated for completion in 2010, is always
moving; each of its floors can rotate 360 degrees.
You can to see this:
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence
on July 4th, John Hancock, the president of the Continental
Congress, and secretary
Charles Thomson
(who, as a point of interest, served as secretary of
the Continental Congress throughout its existence,
1774-1789).
Most of the delegates signed the Declaration of
Independence on August 2, 1776, doing so in
geographic order of their colonies from north to south.
There were late signers, including Elbridge Gerry, Oliver
Wolcott, Lewis Morris, Thomas McKean, and Matthew Thornton
(who, because of a lack of space, was unable to place his
signature on the top right of the signing area with the
other New Hampshire delegates, and had to place his
signature on the lower right).
A total of 56 delegates eventually signed.
Three delegates never signed. Robert R. Livingston, a
member of the original drafting committee, was present for
the July 2 vote, but returned to New York before the August
2 signing. Thomas Lynch voted for the Declaration but could
not sign it because of illness.
John Dickinson, a delegate from Pennsylvania, who was
opposed to the separation from Great Britain, refused to
sign.
