In 1975, Ashtekar and Magnon [1] showed that an energy condition selects a unique quantization procedure for certain observers in general, curved spacetimes. We generalize this result in two important ways, by eliminating the need to assume a particular form for the (quantum) Hamiltonian, and by considering the surprisingly nontrivial extension to nonminimal coupling.

Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and the Efficient Markets Hypothesis (EMH) have had considerable influence over portfolio management strategies for the last forty years. This is also the time that the bulk of the baby boom generation entered and started to retire from the work force. Taking the example of an average Canadian family from 1977 to 2016, this paper examines how well the tenets of MPT and EMH served this generation of investors. A model investing strategy was constructed based on the principles of MPT and EMH. The results of this strategy were evaluated for the portfolio's ability to adequately provide for the subject couple's financial needs in retirement. Results of the model portfolio were compared to other popular investment alternatives. Using generally-accepted rules-of-thumb in financial planning, the model portfolio was found to have provided an adequate retirement income for the subject couple. Some of the other strategies moderately exceeded the returns of the model portfolio, while others underperformed this benchmark. Analysis of these discrepancies reinforced the significance of diversifying among and within asset classes, and of rebalancing portfolios through dynamic asset allocation.

2. Thermodynamic Functions of Na 2 0 3. Comparison of Observed Frequencies of Uranium,Oxides Isolated in Argon and Krypton Matrices 4. Normal Mode Analysis for Matrix-Isolated UO2 5. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (Uo.8 Pu 0.2^1.98 and Fuel Density of 5 g/cm3 6. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (UQ # 8 PU 0 2^1.95 and Fuel Density of 5 g/cnr 7. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (u o.85^u0.15^ Oi # 98 and Fuel Density of 5 g/cm^ 8. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (UQ^8^U0.2)OI.98 and Burnup of 1% 9. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (UQ^PUQ OO^gg and Burnup of 3% * .... 22 10. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (UQ,8^U0.2)^1.98 and Burnup of 5% 11. Calculated Pressures for Initial Fuel Composition (UQ # 8^U0.2)^1.98 and Burnup of 8% 12. Literature Values for Tungsten Thermal Diffusivity 13. Thermal Diffusivity and Conductivity of U0 2 at 1600°C 14. U0 2 Microspheres-Analysis and Description 15. Chemical Composition of Concrete and Basalt 33 16. Dissolution of U0 2 in Basalt at 2200°C 33

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