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A phone call today is the best career move you can make, even if you aren’t looking right now.  \nActuAriAl cAreers, inc.®  \nWestchester Financial Center  \n11 Martine Avenue, 9th Floor White Plains, NY 10606 Tel: 914-285-5100 / Toll Free: 800-766-0070  \nFax: 914-285-9375  \n[E-mail: jobs@actuarialcareers.com](E-mail: jobs@actuarialcareers.com)[ ](E-mail: jobs@actuarialcareers.com)[www.actuarialcareers.com](www.actuarialcareers.com)  \ncover sTory  \n16 Complexity or SimpliCity?  \nGenetic algorithms sound very complicated. Yet, a genetic algorithm is just another technique to find solutions to problems. This article describes just how simple this technique can be.  \nBy Dave Snell  \n‘  \n‘  \nfeaTures  \n26 the SoA reSeArCh portfolio: A profitABle inveStment  \nThe SOA invests in a unique portfolio of assets that is well diversified and shows consistent positive growth. Read the description of this amazing portfolio.  \nBy C. ian Genno, Steven C. 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