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Learn as much as you can about investments!
Getting started in investments means putting money aside and learning as much as you can about investments. It is a good idea to start doing both at the same time – right now. Starting today, start putting aside money you can invest. This should be separate from your emergency fund. You will want to create a budget to make sure that you have enough to pay your personal loans, credit cards, unsecured debts, other debts, utilities, necessities and still have cash for investments.
Next, find out as much as you can about investments. There are many simple ways to find out more. Many banks, for example, have investment advisors that will sit down with you and your budget and consider where and how you can invest. These professionals can help answer all your questions and can help you determine which products might be right for your specific situation. Most banks also offer these services for free.
Many investment professionals give free workshops and seminars at local colleges, libraries, and other venues. Check with your local library or school to find out about such events. Also, check your local events pages in the newspaper for investment clubs. Investment clubs are organizations where investors get together to learn from each other about investments and money. These can be a great way to learn more and even find a personal mentor for your finances.…
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About Investments & Robotization
If you want to make money in the long term, you will need to start investing. You can invest in a retirement savings product, CDs, real estate, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and other products. All investments work in a similar way: you spend your money and in exchange for offering value to someone, you earn money (called interest or a return) on your investment. For example, when you buy a stock, you are essentially paying for a small part of a company. That company will use the money you have paid to run and expand the business. As the business grows and becomes more valuable (with the help of your investment money), the stock may increase in value and you will be able to earn a profit because you helped the company.
Most investments come with risk. That is, there is no guarantee that you will earn money and you may even end up losing the money you invested. If you buy stock in a company and the company goes bankrupt, for example, you may lose the money you have invested. Generally, the higher the risk, the higher the possible returns on your investment. The riskier the investment, in other words, the more money you stand to make. The safer the investment, the lower the return or percentage of interest.
It is always important to consider carefully before you invest. If you invest too much and end up losing your money, you could find yourself unable to pay your mortgage, your personal loans, your unsecured debts, and other obligations.…
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General Rules
The rules of competition at WORLD ROBOT OLYMPIAD 2013 are constituted by the WORLD ROBOT OLYMPIAD committee (“the committee” in the following paragraphs).
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About WRO
The World Robot Olympiad is a global robotics competition for students between the ages of seven (7) and nine-teen (19). It brings people together from all over the world to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills through challenging and educational robot competition.
Through this event, participants are enriched not only with technical skills but also have the opportunity to learn about different cultures, exchange ideas and meet new friends.
World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Competition is a worldwide robotics competition. Participants must progress through a number of qualifying stages before they can be selected to participate in the 2013 WRO final.
The theme for the Open Category and the challenges for Regular Category this year is World Heritage especially in Indonesia. All challenges are appropriate in terms of difficulty for the different age categories – and yet they are challenging, fun and related to promoting and preserving our world heritage. …