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By N.K.Chhibber, Secretary General, PTC India Foundation, India
The countries of the Indian subcontinent suffer
continually from natural disasters such as drought, floods, cyclones, earthquakes,
landslides, forest fires, hailstorms, and locusts. These disasters have a devastating
impact on human life, economy and environment. Lack of proper telecommunication
infrastructure in suburban and rural areas, and the virtual absence of any disaster
management plan, has served to compound the suffering, loss of life and property damage
resulting from these natural catastrophies. The Indian state of Maharashtra is the first
state in the region to implement a comprehensive, multi-hazard disaster management plan.
Supported by The World Bank, UNDP and UK Department for International Development (DFID),
the emphasis of this multifaceted program is on disaster management response, disaster
awareness and education. The construction of a disaster communications network has been
carried out as an integral component of the plan. The network, based on VSATs and VHF
networks in each of Maharashtras 30 districts, is also planned to be used for
general state government administration and rural development programmes. The Maharashtra
disaster management project was implemented at a cost of US $ 11 million and became
operational in March 2000.
1. Introduction
2. Maharashtra Disaster Management Plan
3. Disaster Communication Network
4. Project Cost
5. Conclusion
About the Author
1. Introduction
The Indian subcontinent has a tropical climate and
unstable landforms. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are prone to natural disasters of
various kinds on a continual basis. Coupled with high population density, poverty,
illiteracy and lack of infrastructure, the natural disasters kill thousands of people and
leave a devastating impact on economy and environment.
The importance of telecommunication in disaster
management has been widely accepted since the early days of the development of radio
communication. Disasters can strike without warning at any time of the day or night. On
the Indian subcontinent, the pressure from population increase and over-exploitation of
resources for haphazard development has disturbed the ecological balance, in turn causing
degradation of the natural environment, deterioration of the ecological system, and
widespread destruction of the natural resources on which human life and well-being depend.
As a result, most of India's 26 states (or provinces) are disaster prone.
Technologies, particularly in the telecommunication
field, can help minimize disaster losses as well as the very scope of the disasters. But
in most of the less developed countries, these technologies have not been adopted to the
fullest extent because of the lack of trained manpower, organization and institutions at
various levels who could evolve a coordinated approach to these modern communication
The suffering and loss of human life is highest in
remote rural areas due to lack of basic infrastructure and poor, or non-existent, disaster
management plans. Within India, two-thirds of the population lives in rural areas where
telecommunication facilities are scarce. Of 600,000 villages, 45% do not have any
telecommunication services at all. Therefore, the state governments are planning their own
communication networks as part of disaster management plans.
2. Maharashtra Disaster
Management Plan
Maharashtra is one of the largest states in India,
containing 30 districts and the state capital at Mumbai. The state has had two major
earthquakes in recent history which caused loss of life and destruction of property in
small towns and villages, the Koyna quake in 1967 and the Killari quake in 1993. Disasters
due to tidal movements on the sea coast and typhoons are very frequent.
Maharashtra is one of the first states in India to
have planned, designed and implemented a dedicated communication network for disaster
management. As part of the Maharashtra Emergency Earthquake Rehabilitation Programme
(MEERP), one of the mandated activities of the Government of Maharashtra was the
preparation of a comprehensive, multi-hazard disaster management plan for the State of
Maharashtra. The World Bank, UNDP and UK Department for International Development (DFID,
formerly ODA) are supporting complementary components of this multi-faceted effort. It is
an ambitious program, which emphasizes disaster management response, disaster awareness
and education.
The Maharashtra disaster management plan has a
state-wide plan at its core and a superstructure of district-level plans. These disaster
management plans identify administrative and technical measures essential to disaster
preparedness, response, and mitigation efforts. These plans have crystallized into an
implementation program comprising a number of components, which are simultaneously under
execution. Global Tele-system Limited, an Indian Company, is implementing the project.
The Disaster Management Plan (DMP) has three
(a) Risk Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment
Risk analysis and vulnerability assessment involves
the creation of a scenario for each potential disaster in terms of exposure, loss of life,
property damage, and the geographic distribution of each hazard. Any monitoring
facilities, regulatory regimes, and countermeasures available for each disaster are
accounted for in this analysis.
(b) Response Plan
The response plan defines the organizational and
structural relationships of all the state, central and non-governmental agencies involved
in dealing with a disaster. It identifies functional areas such as relief, communications,
information, transport, health services, etc.; proposes assignments for various
departments; and identifies lead and supporting organizations. The response plan also lays
down preparedness checklists, standards of services, operating procedure guidelines and
reporting formats. in a co-ordinated and quickest possible manner to mitigate the impact
of disaster during and after its onset.
(c) Mitigation Strategy
The mitigation strategy and plan focus on the
long-term planning for disaster reduction. It deals with the issues of continued
commitment to hazard identification and risk assessment, applied research and technology
transfer, investment incentives for mitigation, and leadership and co-ordination for
mitigation. The mitigation strategy makes an argument for better land use management,
building codes, traffic, standards and health standards. These objectives are to be
secured through disaster legislation, mitigation regulation, and incentives for
At the state and district levels, the same structure
is followed. The Disaster Management Plan calls for the creation of a variety of
facilities and resources which provide support in the nature of infrastructure and
organizational requirements. The GOM has begun the implementation of all these activities
as follows:
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC): The
Emergency Operations Centre is a well-equipped and modern facility located at the state
government headquarters in Mantralaya. The EOC is the hub of activity during a disaster.
Its systems and procedures are designed in such a way that information can be promptly
assessed and relayed to concerned parties. As the master co-ordination and control point
for all counter-disaster efforts, the EOC is the centre for decision-making under a
unified command.
District Control Rooms: District
Control Rooms are established in each collectorate of the state. The control rooms serve
as nodal facilities for directing operations in an emergency situation. The total cost of
establishing control rooms all over the state was Rupees 45 million (US $ 1.1 million).
This component of the plan was also supported by the World Bank.
GIS-based Disaster Management Information
System: The GOM has undertaken a very ambitious programme to create a Disaster
Management Information System (DMIS) for the state of Maharashtra. The DMIS database will
contain all disaster-related spatial and non-spatial data at the Taluka level. Statistics
for potential natural calamity zones have been compiled for the purpose, including records
of tidal movements, potential typhoons and earthquake-prone zones. The DMIS will be used
by district administrations not only for risk analysis and vulnerability assessment, but
also for organizing response operations. In addition, the DMIS will be of great functional
value for development planners since it will be accessible to all government agencies with
proper networking and updating facilities. This system will be the first of its kind not
only in the country, but probably in the world. The total budget for creating the DMIS for
all the districts of Maharashtra (except Mumbai) is about Rs.140 million (US $3 million),
which will be met with assistance from the World Bank and DFID.
Training & Community Preparedness
Programmes: The GOM has also taken up an extensive programme of training for
disaster preparedness and response. The training programmes have been designed for the
officials of the government at different levels, NGOs, and elected representatives of
Local Bodies. The Disaster Management Centre, YASHADA is playing a pivotal role in
developing the training literature and organization of training programme. In the next two
to three years, an intensive training schedule will be drawn up for orienting all the
concerned agencies in different areas of disaster preparedness and response. The GOM also
proposes to take up community disaster preparedness programmes on a pilot basis in
different areas of the state. This programme will be implemented through the selected NGOs
for identified disaster spots in the state and is aimed at building up the mitigation
measures into community life.
Seismic Hazard Map: The GOM has also
undertaken to prepare a seismic hazard map for the state of Maharashtra. This assignment
is being carried out by the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. The
seismic hazard map will be useful for micro level locational decisions and for developing
proper building design regulations.
Manual for Seismic Strengthening of
Non-engineered Buildings: There are well established I.S. codes for engineered
buildings and structures which take into account seismic factors. But the majority of
buildings in the rural areas are non-engineered, with wide variations in the type of
construction and materials used therein. They are seismically unsafe. To implement a
strategy for seismic strengthening and retrofitting of damaged houses in the
earthquake-affected Latur and Osmanabad districts, the Government of Maharashtra has
prepared a manual, with the help of I.I.T Mumbai and international seismic expert Dr.
Svetlana Brzev, for strengthening all types of non-engineered buildings in rural areas.
This manual is profusely illustrated in colour and is written in a very simple, easy to
understand way. It can serve as a valuable handbook for engineers, administrators and the
general public for seismic strengthening of non-engineered houses. It is hoped that this
manual will be received as a popular set of guidelines on quake-resistant technology and
will help provide a new dimension to housing technology in rural Maharashtra. The manual
is the first of its kind in India.
3. Disaster Communication
On the strength of feasibility surveys carried
out by the Government of Maharashtra, it was decided to establish a VSAT network linking
the Mantralaya HQ with divisional and district headquarters, and a VHF radio network
linking district headquarters with sub-divisional and Taluka headquarters. A separate VHF
network was designed for Mumbai to meet the extensive needs of the city during disaster
International bids were floated for the installation
of these systems, and both the VHF and the VSAT networks were fully commissioned in March
2000. An amount of US $5 million was spent on this activity, which was funded by the World
VSAT Communication Network
The Maharashtra disaster communications VSAT network
consists of a hub station in Mumbai, a backup hub at Pune, and 37 remote stations
distributed mainly among the district-level offices. Six remotes are
located at divisional Commissioners Offices in Nasik, Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad,
Nagpur and Amravati. Each of the states 30 districts also has a VSAT terminal at
district headquarters. Batteries and uninterrupted power supply system have been provided
at each site. Transponder space on Intelsat has been leased by VSNL to the state.
The contract for the project implementation was
awarded to Global Wireless Technology Limited. The design details were worked out along
with the customers consultant (MELTRON) and the lead supply partner Scientific
Atlanta, USA. A design review was conducted and the orders were processed on the vendors.
Once the equipment was manufactured, the equipment was tested at the factory and
clearances were given for shipment. At the same time, the acquisition of land and other
civil works were initiated. Throughout the process, the consultant played an essential
role in deciding various issues for successful completion of the project. The project has
been completed and acceptance testing finished in March 2000.
The network can be expanded with another 200 VSAT
terminals without any additional hub. The network is also being utilized for maintaining
on-line records of each district-level transaction, after adding a LAN at each district
headquarters. It is also planned to be used for computerized land records, agricultural
inputs, commodity price movements, help in drought-prone areas and other rural development
Additional technical and configuration details of
the VSAT communication network are as follows:
Mumbai Hub Station: The Mumbai hub uses
16-Watt power amplifiers for uplinking. A standby hub at Pune provides redundancy for the
main Mumbai hub ensuring there is no total breakdown. Five signaling units (MSCU) are
provided to manage network control through connection to the Network Management System
(NMS). A continuous outbound carrier from the Mumbai Hub is monitored by all remote
channel units as a pilot signal. This is used for data communication from the NMS to
remote channel units for system control, call assignments & M&C poll queries. In
addition, an EPABX is connected to 7 modems (VCU) in order to provide 32 Satphone
connections in Mantralaya. An e-mail router is connected to 3 SA modems (VCU) with a 64
KBPS data interface. There are 2 SA modems (VCU), one connected as a service channel and
another as a data link with the Pune standby hub.
The main power supply for all equipment is derived
from a 5 KVA UPS which operates for a two hour duration.
YESHADA Pune Standby Hub: The
Pune standby hub consists of a 4.5 m antenna with prime focus antenna feed similar to the
Mumbai Hub. Indoor equipment and signaling systems are similar to the Mumbai Hub. Pune
becomes the Master station in case Mumbai fails for some reason.
Remote VSAT Stations: The remote VSAT
equipment consists of 3.8 m antennas and 4W Ku band transceivers in redundant mode,
mounted outdoors below the antenna. Other hardware configuration is similar to the standby
hub station in Pune. Terminal equipment configuration allows 3/8 EPABX, five telephones,
e-mail and video conferencing facilities. A UPS supplies 8 hours of standby operation when
power supply fails at a remote station.
Space Segment: The
satellite segment for this project is leased from INTELSAT satellite 804 at 64 degrees. A
bandwidth of three MHz and satellite EIRP of 26.7 dbw is allotted for MEERP utilization.
The transponder operates in the Ku band in the frequency region of 14 GHz for uplink and
11 GHz for down link. The system operates in DAMA mode, which enables the frequency and
power resources of the satellite to be used only when a caller initiates a call.
Voice, Data and Video Channels: The
full network can accommodate 60 voice carriers at 8 Kbit/s (30 simultaneous calls), 6 DATA
carriers at 64 KBPS (3 e-mail data calls), and 2 video carriers at 384 Kbit/s (one to one
conference). Whenever an e-mail server calls either from the Mumbai hub or from a
remote VSAT, a channel is allotted and data transfer takes place. The network has also
been provided with videoconferencing facility between any two stations by prior
arrangement. The video picture is provided on two pre assigned carriers. As and when a
request is made by the user, the Mumbai hub will switch on both the carriers and the user
connects the video call to start the videoconference.
4. Project Cost
The Maharashtra disaster communication project is
jointly funded by World Bank, Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra.
Financial support has also come from UNDP and DFID.
Breakdown of costs for various components of the
project are given below:
(a) VHF network for 30 districts : US $ 3.0 million
(b) VSAT network for 39 sites : US $ 3.0 million
(c) E-mail set up : US $ 0. 5 million
At Mumbai and District control
Rooms : US $ 1.0 million
Information System : US $ 3.5 million
Total : US $ 11.0 million
Since the project become operational only in March
2000, long-term data on operational costs is not yet available. The Government of
Maharashtra has allocated about Rupees 45 million (about US $ 1 million) towards
operational costs. As the equipment is under warranty for the first one year, there will
be no maintenance costs in the first year.
5. Conclusion
The Maharashtra disaster communications network will
be used as part of an integrated, comprehensive disaster management program to forewarn
the government of earthquakes, typhoons, floods and other such natural calamities. is
another area of use. It will also contribute to the coordination among hospitals,
voluntary organizations, police, fire brigades and the government during post-disaster
relief and rehabilitation measures all over the state.
The network enables voice, data, fax, file transfers
and e-mail connection anywhere in the state. Videoconferencing between district
collectors, divisional commissioners and secretariat headquarters will be available for
general state administration.
This is a very well conceived and well planned
project, the first of its kind in India. The Disaster Management Plan for the state of
Maharashtra thus emerges as one of the most comprehensive programmes in the area of
disaster management, which impinges so greatly on human life and society. With the
continued support of all the multilateral agencies and NGOs, this programme will represent
a great example of the benefits of partnership in this vital area.
prepared by Government of Maharashtra.
Awarded to M/s Global Wireless Technology Limited,
Pune, India.
About the Author
Name : N. K. Chhibber
Designation: Secretary General, PTC India Foundation, India
Address : E C 246, Maya Enclave, New Delhi- 110064, India
Tel : 91-11-5408029 FAX : 91-11-5619924
E-mail : <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Mr. N.K.Chhibber is an engineering graduate and a
former Air commodore of Indian Air force, where he worked for 32 years as communications
engineer. His main experience has been in design and execution of radar and communication
networks for the Air Defense. He has also worked in corporate sector after privatization
of telecommunication services in India. He is presently, Secretary General of Pacific
Telecommunications Council India Foundation, which is an Indian chapter of Pacific
Telecommunications Council Hawaii, USA. He has presented a number of papers in India,
Singapore and USA on various aspects of rural telecommunications in developing countries
and its applications in disaster management.


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The 8th International Vernon Smith Prize for the Advancement of Austrian Economics is calling for papers. This years theme: Edward J. Snowden: Hero or Villain? If a hacker intercepted communications and attacked private computers, it would be a crime. Yet when it's done by a government, it represents a necessary component of national security and the protection of an unspecified 'public interest' … Continue reading -> VSP 8
26-year old challenges Piketty
Graduate student Matthew Rognlie recently wrote in his blog post that the French economist's argument misses a subtle but absolutely crucial point. Piketty might have got the pattern in reverse. Instead of the returns to capital increasing in perpetuity, they might be poised to decline. With that quick post, Rognlie was challenging the most politically earthshaking prediction about inequality and the economy in recent memory … -> Washington Post
Black clouds hang over the ECB
The European Central Bank inaugurated its new 1.3 billion euro high-rise offices in Frankfurt, Germany, on March 18, 2015, in a small opening ceremony, but thousands of left-wing demonstrators from Germany and other European countries clashed with police to protest at the ECB's role in austerity measures in Europe, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. … Continue reading -> GIS
7. Vernon Smith Prize verliehen
Der nachfolgend zum Download angebotene Pressebeitrag über die Preisverleihung in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, erschien am 28. Februar 2015 in "Wirtschaft Regional", Seite 19. -> PDF herunterladen (618 kb)
Europes Healthcare
Austrian Economics applied by Dorothee Deuring
Healthcare in Europe has been a flag-bearer in developing new drugs and medical care to create the world's healthiest and longest-living society. But it comes at huge cost to public funds. Harmonising healthcare across EU countries is one way while another could be greater provision of privately-funded high-quality healthcare. Germany spends 11 per cent of GDP on healthcare, with around 77 per cent being funded by the public sector … Continue reading -> GIS: Europes Healthcare (PDF)
Gescheiterte Globalisierung
Die Weltwirtschaftskrise der 1930er Jahre war eine Folge gescheiterter Globalisierung. Ihre Nachkriegsfolgen und der Untergang von Demokratien im Lichte konkurrierender Erklärungen wurden gesammelt von Ekkart Zimmermann (München) und vorgetragen auf der Konferenz "Nach dem Großen Krieg – Vom Triumph zum Desaster der Demokratie 1918/19-1939″ am Hannah-Arendt-Institut, 6. Oktober 2014 … Weiterlesen -> Gescheiterte Globalisierung
Vernon Smith Prize Ceremony in Vaduz
The Vernon Smith Prize 2014, came to an end with a ceremony held for the three winners in Vaduz (FL) on February 23. Their winning essays can be downloaded here: VSP 2014
Prince Hans-Adam II, his brother Prince Philipp and their cousin Prince Michael all attended the 7th International Vernon Smith Prize for the Advancement of Austrian Economics in Liechtenstein.
Ekkart Zimmermann (Munich) was the Laudatio speaker for the winners. You can read the entire laudatio here: VSP 2014
PERC Fellowships
Austrian Economics applied: PERC offers a wide range of fellowships. The overarching goals of the various fellowships are to expose new scholars, students, environmental entrepreneurs, journalists, and policy makers to free market. PERC allows scholars already familiar with free market environmentalism to find new applications, and generate research output, which can be published in various venues to help further demonstrate how property rights and markets are working to provide environmental quality. … Continue reading -> PERC
Haberler Conference: Schedule released
The XI. Gottfried von Haberler-Conference, organized by ECAEF (The European Center of Austrian Economics), Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein, will take place on Friday, May 29, 2015. Topic: "Seid umschlungen Millionen? Der Würgegriff grosser Staaten" (English: "Be embraced, you Millions? Downsize the States, Empower the People!") This year's conference schedule just has been released … Read more: GvH Conference 2015
Currency war is destructive to global economy and trade
The euro is losing ground against the US dollar. The European Central Bank's (ECB) policy of easy money and Quantitative Easing is outpacing the US Federal Reserve, which is indicating tightening money in the future, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. Russia's rouble is tumbling, and one of the world's strongest economies, in Singapore, has announced that its Central Bank will intervene to weaken the currency and support Singapore's competitiveness. … Continue reading -> GIS
European QE funds will not reach the economy
The European Central Bank's decision to introduce a programme of Quantitative Easing (QE) is not a win-win situation but rather an expression of helplessness, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein in his latest GIS statement. The programme, agreed on January 22, 2015, allows the ECB to buy up to 60 billion euros a month in European sovereign debt from March 2015 until September 2016. The total will exceed one trillion euros … Continue reading: GIS
Flat Tax Is Picking Up Steam in Italy
by Alvin Rabushka | Your friendly proprietor recently returned from a trip to Italy where he met with leading Italian politicians and participated in a standing room only conference on the benefits of a 15% flat tax on personal and business income for Italy. Armando Siri, president and founder of the New Italian Party (PIN), first introduced the 15% flat tax to the Italian public … Continue reading -> flattaxes.blogspot.com
Call for Papers: 2015 Summer Research Colloquium
The Institute for Humane Studies, (Mason University, VA) is calling for Papers for the 2015 Summer Research Colloquium. This colloquium brings together top scholars in the humanities and social sciences with student peers for the purpose of giving grad students the unique opportunity to receive constructive criticism of their current work presented in a cordial, interdisciplinary setting.
Eligible proposals must be related to the classical liberal intellectual tradition. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program or entering their graduate studies no later than Fall 2015. Proposals from within the humanities, social sciences, and related scholarly disciplines are encouraged. We welcome both working papers and finished drafts. … Continue reading -> Summer Research Colloquium
True Entrepreneurship happens in free market economies
Address by Herman Mashaba at the Inaugural Herman Mashaba Lecture on Entrepreneurship at Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein (South Africa) in November 2014.
Just over two years ago I received a surprise call from this university with the notice to award me with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by the Faculty of Management Sciences. Now two years later, another total surprise to start an annual Herman Mashaba Lecture on Entrepreneurship. I feel particularly honoured and humbled by this recognition. This annual lecture dedicated to the promotion and development of entrepreneurship could not have come at the better time in the short history of our new country. Entrepreneurship, in particular the promotion of small business development, is something I have dedicated the latter part of my life to … Continue reading -> True Entrepreneurship
Die EU ist kein Rechtsstaat
Mit einem neuen Buch versetzt Carlos A. Gebauer die EU-Turbos in einen Schockzustand. Anhand einer detaillierten und tiefgründigen Analyse der EU-Vertragswerke zeigt er auf, dass die EU das pure Gegenteil des selbst deklarierten «Raums der Freiheit, der Sicherheit und des Rechts ist … Continue reading -> Schweizerzeit
Swiss National Bank showed responsibility in ending policy
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) stabilised the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the euro at a rate of not less than CHF1.20 to one euro for more than three years. Whenever the Swiss franc appreciated beyond this hurdle the SNB bought foreign currency to keep the value of the CHF low … Continue reading -> GIS
Vernon Smith Prize Winners announced
ECAEF announced the winners of last year's Vernon Smith Prize. 1st price: David J. Hebert (USA), 2nd price: Daniel Sanchez Pinol Yulee (Spain), 3rd price: Andreas Kohl Martinez (France). The winning essay can be read here at ecaef.org soon after the winners ceremony, which takes place on February 23, 2015 in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. Continue reading: VSP 7
Hauptsache alle Menschen sind gleich arm
Hubert Milz kommentiert Pikettys Buch "Das Kapital im 21. Jahrhundert". Auf einem Symposium des Lord Acton Kreises in Wien wurde Thomas Pikettys Buch eingehend analysiert und einer systematischen Kritik unterzogen. Weiterlesen: ECAEF News
Communism's Comeback?
by Vaclav Klaus | In the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, we are currently remembering the 25th anniversary of the fall of Communism, one of the most irrational, oppressive, cruel and inefficient political systems in history … Continue Reading: ECAEF News
Alvin Rabushka presents Flat Tax
If you like to be updated on the Flat Tax, watch Alvin Rabushka's speech at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London, held on November 19, 2014. It's a 45 minute presentation on why the Flat Tax is good for Britain. Click here ot watch the video: ECAEF News
7th Vernon Smith Prize
The winners of the 7th International Vernon Smith Prize for the Advancement of Austrian Economics will be announced on February 5, 2015 here at ecaef.li, and invited to present their papers at a special event in Vaduz (Principality of Liechtenstein) on February 23, 2015.
Das Sterben der Fiat-Währungen
Stehen wir vor Hyperinflationen? Zum Thema "Fiat-Währungen" erreichte uns eine neue, sehr alarmierende Graphik von Dr. Werner von Tabarelli. Er ist Geld- und Währungsexperte sowie Stiftungsrat der European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation. Klicken Sie auf das Bild. Hyperinflation
Schulden im 21. Jahrhundert
Daniel Stelter, Gründer des Forums Beyond the Obvious und davor Senior Partner und Managing Director bei The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), widerlegt mit seinem neuen Buch "Die Schulden im 21. Jahrhundert" Thomas Piketty. Stelter zeigt eindrucksvoll, dass Piketty die Bedeutung der Schulden unterschätzt.
Collapse of the Welfare State
Will the end of a daydream turn into a nightmare? The first International Jacques Rueff Conference will be a one-day conference, organized and hosted by ECAEF (European Center of Austrian Economics Foundation, FL) in co-operation with CEPROM (Center of Economic Research for Monaco, MC). Mark you Calendar: Monaco, Nov. 6, 2015. Read more: ECAEF News
Abolishing Cash a Danger for Society's Freedom
Kenneth Rogoff is one of today's most influential and brilliant economists. He is a professor at Harvard University and was, for some years previously, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). His opinions are hugely influential and, in his opinion, negative interest rates are necessary to stimulate the economy further in today's crisis, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. Various GIS reports have mentioned that monetary measures can support the economy but cannot be the sole driver. The success of these measures is more than doubtful.
Pope Francis' Lesson for Europe
Pope Francis gave a wonderful message of hope to Europe and showed a most profound knowledge of Europe's challenges when he visited the European Parliament on November 25, 2014, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. The Holy Father, a Jesuit from South America, gave guidance to Europe, which is not strange considering our common Christian heritage. The Pope praised the wisdom of the European Union's founding fathers in launching a huge peace project. But he emphasised rightly, that unity does not mean uniformity and that the increasing harmonisation within the EU is detrimental to the great European idea and tradition. Read more: GIS
XI. Gottfried von Haberler Conference
The XI. Gottfried von Haberler-Conference, organized by ECAEF (The European Center of Austrian Economics), Vaduz, Principality of Liechtenstein, will take place on Friday, May 29, 2015. Topic: "Seid umschlungen Millionen? Der Würgegriff grosser Staaten" (English: "Be embraced, you Millions? Downsize the States, Empower the People!") Program will be announced here at ecaef.li in due course.
At Last, a Better Way to Economic Measure
This is the mskousen.com press release and additional information about Gross Output, the new macro statistic now being published quarterly by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. It is the first macro statistic issued by the US since GDP was invented in the 1940s and is the biggest triumph in supply-side economics since Hayek won the Nobel Prize 40 years ago. Read more: Press Release
Europe's economic predicament
Europe was shocked this week when forecasts were reduced for what was already only tentative economic growth in the eurozone. The news should actually be good. There is, in theory, a plentiful supply of money at close to no cost to enhance consumption, construction and investment in business … Continue reading: GIS
7th Vernon Smith Prize 2014
LAST Call for Papers! The 7th International Vernon Smith Prize is calling for essays on the topic: "Trusting Politicians with Our Money is like Leaving a Cat in Charge of a Cream Jug". First Prize EUR 4,000. Second Prize EUR 3,000. Third Prize EUR 2,000. Deadline: November 23, 2014. Continue reading: VSP 7
The Revival of Nationalism
Pedro Schwartz: This is the year when we commemorate the start of the I. World War, a ghastly conflict in great parts attributable to the fanning of nationalistic feelings by politicians and soldiers playing power games. The human cost of that war should have forever put an end to the cultivation of tribal feelings in Europe. It was not to be … Continue reading: econlib.org
Europe follows Japan as Abenomics misses target
When Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to office in December 2012, the core of his programme consisted of relaunching Japan's economy which has been stagnating for more than 20 years in a deflationary trap, writes Prince Michael of Liechtenstein. His programme consisted of a number of 'arrows' – measures to fix the economy – which were called 'Abenomics' … Continue reading: GIS
Jean Tirole gewinnt Nobel-Preis
Jean Tirole gewinnt den Nobel-Preis 2014. Damit ist er nach G. Debreu (1983) und M. Allais (1988) der dritte Franzose, dem dieser Preis verliehen wurde. Jean Tirole ist Professor an der Universität Toulouse. Weiterlesen: ECAEF News
Was an Pikettys Thesen dran ist
Von Hanno Lorenz. Nun liegt es auch auf Deutsch vor: "Das Kapital im 21. Jahrhundert" von Thomas Piketty, jenes Buch, das in den USA und von dort nach Europa ausstrahlend für ein ökonomisches Werk ungewöhnlich viel Medienaufmerksamkeit bekam … Weiterlesen: Agenda Austria


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LA Galaxy II forward Ariel Lassiter starts for U.S. U-23's in win over Bosnia and Herzegovina U-23's
LA Galaxy II forward Ariel Lassiter started in midfield for the U.S. Under-23's during their 3-2 victory over the Bosnia & Herzegovina U-23's.
Jordan Morris, former Galaxy Academy player Mario Rodriguez, Benji Joya, Alonso Hernandez, and Fatai Ashe scored for the Americans in the rout. Lassiter played a 61 minutes agaisnt the Europeans while Galaxy defender Oscar Sorto did not feature in the game.
The U.S. U-23's will play the final match of their European training camp next week when they take on the Denmark U-23's next Tuesday at Lyngby Stadion in Copenhagen.
Here we go! Teams are walking onto the pitch as the U-23 #USMNT is set to face Bosnia. pic.twitter.com/em4CEFnZzP
— U.S. Soccer YNT (@ussoccer_ynt) March 27, 2015
By the Numbers: LA Galaxy seek to earn points on the road against D.C. United without a trio of starters
WASHINGTON -- The LA Galaxy will face off against their old foes D.C. United on Saturday evening at RFK Stadium.
The Galaxy will take on United without the services of starters Robbie Keane, Jaime Penedo and Gyasi Zardes due to international duty. In the latest edition of LAGalaxy.com's "By the Numbers", we look at the Galaxy's record without Keane since his signing in 2011.
Check it out below.
The LA Galaxy announced on Friday that they have signed goalkeeper Trey Mitchell.
The signing of Mitchell comes after the announcement that Brian Perk will miss the 2015 season due to an ankle injury. The Alta Loma native will serve as the backup goalkeeper for Brian Rowe during Saturday's clash with D.C. United.
The LA Galaxy will be without Brian Perk for the duration of the 2015 MLS season, after the goalkeeper underwent successful surgery to repair a dislocated and fractured left ankle, the team announced on Friday.
Perk suffered the non-contact injury during a scrimmage with Galaxy II several weeks ago. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has made seven career appearances for the Galaxy first team since joining the club in 2010.
Perk's season-ending surgery comes after a difficult past two seasons that saw the goalkeeper deal with concussion symptoms as well as other injuries.
CARSON, Calif. – Goalkeeper Brian Rowe will step in the net for the LA Galaxy for a third time this season when LA take on D.C. United with the full confidence of the team's coaching staff.
With incumbent starter Jaime Penedo away on international duty, Rowe will make his third start of the season. In two appearances this season, Rowe has compiled a 1-0-1 record with three saves and only two goals allowed.
Ahead of the match against United, Rowe is confident that the Galaxy can get a result at RFK Stadium despite missing three starters due to international duty.
"I feel good. … Moving forward, we're just trying to fine tune a little bit and get into more of a rhythm," said Rowe. "It's fun working with this backline because they do a great job of defending as a team, and make it fun for me. We're going to try to go into each game and get the most out of it."
According to Galaxy boss Bruce Arena, the fact that Rowe has already seen considerable time in goal this season, will only benefit him when he suits up at RFK Stadium.
"It was very important. He's comfortable now," Arena said. "He's prepared to play in this game and that was good. This was all part of the reason that he played in the first game."
The LA Galaxy and the Angel City Brigade announced on Tuesday that they have worked in collaboration to lift the sanctions levied on the group levied on the group and the restoration of their full supporters' game-day privileges for the remainder of the 2015 MLS season.
ACB will have their full privileges restored for the club's next two matches on the road against D.C. United (March 28) and Vancouver Whitecaps FC (April 4). The group's first home match with full privileges will be the Galaxy's April 12 fixture against Seattle Sounders FC.
CARSON, Calif. – Jose Villarreal has blossomed into one of the bright spots of the LA Galaxy's 2015 campaign, and now that has placed the midfielder back on the radar of the U.S. National Team's U-23 squad.
The Galaxy have two representatives on Andres Herzog's U-23 squad as defender Oscar Sorto and Galaxy II forward Ariel Lassiter made the roster, but Villarreal confirmed that he was initially on that list as well, but declined the opportunity in order to focus on solidifying his role with the Galaxy.
"I spoke to Bruce and said that I just wanted to stay and work with the team because [international call-ups] will come eventually," Villarreal told LA Galaxy Insider on Monday ahead of the team's D.C. United this weekend. "I personally wanted to stay because I didn't want to kill the rhythm that I have with the team, and have to come back and need to win my spot again.
"[International play] will come with the way that I've been playing," he added. "I just have to keep being consistent with the form that I have. The U-23s are a tough group to get into, with a lot of talented players, but I think that if I keep improving then I can make that team."
After a difficult 2014 season, Villarreal has regained the swagger that made him one of the brightest young talents in MLS just a few seasons ago, even declaring that "there's no going down from here."
"There's nothing that you can ask for other than working hard on the field other than hustling and busting your ass on the field," said Villarreal. "That's what most players want from the youngsters so you have to do that no matter what."
Training Notebook: Bruce Arena pleased with A.J. DeLaGarza's LA Galaxy II performance; youngsters join U.S. youth teams
CARSON, Calif. -- A.J. DeLaGarza made a major step forward in his recovery from a left foot injury on Sunday by going 90 minutes for LA Galaxy II in their scoreless draw with Real Monarchs SLC, and now that performance could see him return to the lineup for this weekend's match against D.C. United.
With Bruce Arena and the rest of the Galaxy staff watching from the StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium stands, DeLaGarza put in a confident performance as he helped Los Dos keep the Real Salt Lake USL affiliate off the scoreboard. The action was just DeLaGarza's third in-game stint in 2015 as he played briefly during the club's home opener against Chicago Fire and then again in an small scrimmage between the first team and Los Dos a week later.
"He played well," Arena said. "He's coming back and needed to get a game in. I think overall, it was a positive showing."
The LA Galaxy will have three of their bright young stars join U.S. youth national teams during the upcoming international window.
LA will have two representatives on the U.S. Under-23 squad as defender Oscar Sorto and Galaxy II striker Ariel Lassiter were named to the head coach Andres Hertzog's European camp that will feature matches against Bosnia & Herzegovina's U-23 squad on March 27 and Denmark's U-23's on March 31. Lassiter will be making his first appearance for the U.S. youth squad while Sorto, who trained with the senior national team in January, is expecting to take a leadership role with the squad.
"I'm going to ge tthere with confidence. I know what the coach wants from each player. I'm feeling very confident that I know how Hertzog wants to prepare and play," said Sorto. "This camp is going to be tough because I know that there will be a lot of players from around the world fighting for positions, but I think it's going to be a fun experience."
While the U-23's are training on the old continent, Galaxy Homegrown Player Bradford Jamieson IV and the U.S. Under-20's will train for a week in England. During their training camp in London, Jamieson IV and the rest of Tab Ramos' squad will face Tottenham Hotspur's U-21 team on March 27 in London, and then England's Under-21 Men's National Team on March 29
"It feels good to join the squad. It's going to be great facilities and good competition over there with our two games," said Jamieson. "I love playing in England because soccer is a lifestyle there, and everyone loves the game so it makes it a good place to play."
No LA Galaxy player this side of David Beckham has ever gone from hated foe to reviered hero faster than Alan Gordon.
After making a habit of scoring against the Galaxy during his time with Chivas USA and Toronto FC, Gordon morphed into a true villian during his time with the hated San Jose Earthquakes. However, after returning to the club via a trade with San Jose last year, Gordon has endeared himself to LA supporters with five goals in 2014, and another in the early stages of the 2015 season.
Gordon has not only won the hearts of minds of Galaxy fans on the field, however, as he's also displayed a willingness to make his presence felt with supporters by buying pizzas and kegs at Galaxy matches. The 33-year-old was at it again on Sunday when he brought a keg of beer to tailgaters at Galaxy II's season opener.
For Gordon, who went from enemy to hero faster than any player in Galaxy history, such fan support initatives are incredibly important for him and the team.
"I was asked to draw some attention to Galaxy II and help bring people to support our young guys. We take a lot of the headlines [with the first team] so we know that we need to have people come out and follow some of our youngest players"
LA Galaxy II head coach Curt Onalfo hopes finishing improves as Los Dos plays Real Monarchs to scoreless draw
CARSON, Calif. -- LA Galaxy II opened their 2015 USL campaign with a scoreless draw against Real Monarchs, but head coach Curt Onalfo believed that his squad deserved far better had they finished their chances.
For much of the game, Galaxy II were the better side as they routinely tested the Monarchs defense, and forced visiting goalkeeper Lalo Fernandez to make four stops on the evening. Whether it was Travis Bowen, Adonis Amaya or Ariel Lassiter, Galaxy II's strikers routinely tested the Monarchs defense, but were unable to tally the winner that Los Dos needed.
Even though his team earned a point in their first match of 2015, Onalfo admitted that he felt his group should have taken all three points.
"When a team comes in and drops those types of numbers behind the ball, it's an exercise in breaking down low pressure so the chances are few and far between. On the circumstances, we created enough chances but we just rushed it a little bit," Curt Onalfo told LAGalaxy.com. "The field was a little tight so it makes it a little bit more difficult, but having said that, we didn't give much away and we just have to figure out ways be sharper and find ways to break down low pressure."
Although Onalfo was somewhat frustrated about his young forwards inability to break down the Monarchs defensive line, he still had praise for Amaya who was making his first professional start.
"He's a solid player and is adjusting to the pace of the game which is normal given where he's coming from," said Onalfo. "He's a very smart player though and you can tell that he's going to continue to progress."
CARSON, Calif. -- A.J. DeLaGarza made a major step forward in his injury recovery by going 90 minutes for LA Galaxy II in their scoreless draw with Real Monarchs SLC on Sunday evening at StubHub Center.
DeLaGarza started in central defense for Los Dos as Galaxy II were rarely tested by the Real Salt Lake affiliate who were playing in their first-ever match.The appearance was DeLaGarza's longest of 2015 as the defender made just a brief cameo for the Galaxy first team in their opening match after missing much of the preseason with a left foot injury.
Although DeLaGarza was rarely tested, the match nearly turned dark for the defender as he appeared to injury his ankle in stoppage time after a late challenge by a Real Monarchs defender.
"90 minutes of time as a center back is probably just 45 minutes fitness wise for an outside back, but I felt fine," said A.J. DeLaGarza. They didn't have many chances in our half where we were running too much. I felt like as a group we were organized and we didn't really allow them anything. At the end of the game, one of their young guys tried to make a play as I was going to clear the ball, and he just ran through my ankle. I honestly thought it popped out, but thankfully nothing bad happened and I just jogged off."


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A sultry, refined fragrance
Potent and sensual, Patchouli is an essential House of Dior ingredient that took up its place at the beginning of the New Look revolution in 1947.
Full of elegance, François Demachy's composition, Patchouli Impérial, is a celebration of this legendary oriental ingredient with notes as sultry as they are sophisticated. "Patchouli is a major note, the most animal of all the plant notes. It is refined, revealing unprecedented elegance."
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Patchouli is a major note, the most animal-like of the plant notes. Refined, it reveals an elegance like no other.
François Demachy
- Top noteRUSSIAN CORIANDER ESSENCE
- Heart noteINDONESIAN PATCHOULI ESSENCE
- Base noteINDIAN AND NEWCALEDONIAN SANDALWOOD ESSENCE
- Top noteRUSSIAN CORIANDER ESSENCE
Found in Russia and distilled in water vapour, coriander is regarded as a herb which is largely used in cooking. Containing linalool, coriander brings a fresh, zesty, peppery quality to fougere, citrus and chypre fragrances.
- Heart noteINDONESIAN PATCHOULI ESSENCE
Indispensable to any perfumer, Patchouli essence is obtained through steam distillation of the dried leaves. Rich and complex, it develops notes evocative of the earth and camphor accents.
- Base noteINDIAN AND NEWCALEDONIAN SANDALWOOD ESSENCE
Appreciated by perfumers for its warm notes, Sandalwood embodies fullness and sensuality in perfume creations. It offers its elegance, roundness and originality to Patchouli Impérial.
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Originally written on Baseball Hot Corner | Last updated 7/9/13
There has been much debate over the course of the last few weeks whether Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig belonged at the upcoming All-Star game in New York. Players, analysts and fans alike all chimed in voicing their support or stance against the selection. However, forget about the All-Star game this kid is making baseball history before your very eyes rewriting this record books just 6 weeks into his major league career. As baseball fans we have been pretty spoiled over the past few seasons thanks to the likes of Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg all making their mark on the game. But I have a gut feeling that the native of Cuba may be in a league of his own, and yes I realize Puig will not hit .400 forever and yes I realize opposing pitchers may be able to exploit his free swinging. In saying that Yasiel Puig has only played 33 games of major league baseball thus far, however in those 33 games Puig has 17 multi-hit games. Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett twe...
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Coping with School Stress
When it comes to school stress, Hannah O'Brien has seen some extremes.
The 17-year-old junior at Acalanes High School in Lafayette, California, has witnessed students crying in class after getting low test scores, she says, while others have gone without sleep a few nights in a row to keep up with homework.
"I personally have seen so many of my closest friends absolutely break -- emotionally, physically, mentally -- under stress, and I knew a lot of it was coming from school work," she says.
School stress is serious business. A 2007 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report suggests that for children and teens, too much work and too little play could backfire down the road. "Colleges are seeing a generation of students who appear to be manifesting increased signs of depression, anxiety, perfectionism and stress," the report says.
Young Kids Feel School Stress, Too
A great deal of the pressure and anxiety about school stems from the college admissions race, O'Brien says.
"Students are being really pushed to make great academic gains, with No Child Left Behind," says Jim Bierma, a middle-school counselor in St. Paul, Minnesota. "A lot of students are stressed out about college already - in junior high."
But younger kids feel pressured, too. Even among her elementary students in Harrisburg, Arkansas, school counselor Joy Holt sees academic stress. Young kids are terrified of failing the standardized tests now emphasized heavily during the school year, she says.
"Even the little ones, they know how important [testing] is, and they don't want to fail," Holt says. "They cry. They get sick. Students have actually thrown up on their test booklets."
Of course, not all students find the classroom such a crucible. But in today's landscape of high-stakes testing and frenzied college admissions, experts worry that school stress takes a toll on too many.
Here's what parents can do to help ease the burden.
1. Watch for signs of school-related stress.
With teens, parents should watch for stress-related behaviors, like purposely cutting themselves, or expressions of despair or hopelessness, however casual the comments may sound. "Those are off-hand remarks that you need to take seriously," Pope says.


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October 4, 2013
Hispanic Shoppers and Loyalty Programs: Hispanics Are Actively Engaging on Social After Acquiring Loyalty Cards, While Conversations Are Driven by Brand Marketing Campaigns
Loyalty and engagement platform PunchTab recently shared results of a study of over 500 Hispanic loyalty program members that offers new insights into how this high-value audience segment engages in social environments with reward programs such as Sears' "Shop Your Way" and Walgreens' "Balance Rewards." The data show that nearly two thirds of Hispanic shoppers' social posts around loyalty programs occur after a purchase has been made, and as much as 20 percent of the conversation around loyalty programs comes from non-members. The study also reveals that over one third of all the social conversation around loyalty programs is sparked by a brand's marketing campaigns and content.
"Nearly half of Hispanic shoppers use social media during the purchasing process, and our research shows that many of these posts relate to loyalty programs," said Angela Sanfilippo, CMO at PunchTab, in a news release. "By understanding which loyalty program topics are most prevalent and how shoppers are engaging, marketers can implement pinpointed programs to increase engagement and amplify positive word-of-mouth at every stage of the purchase process."
Key findings of the survey include:
- The majority of Hispanic shopper posts about loyalty programs occur post-purchase.
The data show that 62.8 percent of Hispanic shoppers posts around loyalty programs occur after a purchase has been made.
While only 17.9 percent of posts happen as people are making purchases or receiving rewards, the study reveals that this is high-value conversation, as the majority of posts involve promoting the saving members received, the free gifts and bonuses they earn, or their overall purchasing experience while using the loyalty card.
According to the study, about 19.3 percent of posts happen pre-purchase; the majority of the pre-purchase conversations revolve around wanting to join a loyalty program or waiting for approval.
The study also reveals that Hispanic shoppers who are not yet members of a loyalty program are nonetheless promoting it within their social networks. Of the Hispanic shoppers studied, nearly 20 percent of the loyalty program posts, came from non-members. The most discussed loyalty program by Hispanic shoppers who were not yet members was the Target REDcard, driving 40 percent of total pre-purchase conversation.
- Hispanic shopper loyalty posts frequently tout the brand, the promotion or the rewards.
According to the study, at least 30 percent of the social conversation about loyalty programs amongst Hispanic shoppers involves some sort of positive word-of-mouth. 12.1 percent of posts were related to sharing promotions; 11.4 percent revolved around the points or rewards awards; and 7.5 percent were posts advocating for the loyalty program itself.
- Brands can spark considerable conversation around loyalty programs through engagement campaigns.
PunchTab's study shows that brand marketing campaigns—such as dedicated hashtags or special contests—drive 37.5 percent of all the social conversation around loyalty programs amongst Hispanic shoppers. This presents an enormous opportunity for brands to continue to raise awareness within the Hispanic market by way of timely social initiatives, such as holiday or back-to-school campaigns, that leverage social, email and SMS campaigns and encourage social sharing.
- Big box retailers are engaged with Hispanic shoppers.
Shop Your Way rewards from Kmart and Sears, and Walgreens' Balance Rewards generated the most loyalty conversations among Hispanic shoppers. 33 percent of the segment observed discussed Walgreens' Balance Rewards, while Shop Your Way rewards generated 20 percent of total loyalty conversations.
PunchTab listened to Twitter conversations surrounding specific loyalty programs. After searching through thousands of posts and tweets, Punchtab identified 500 loyalty program members who self-identified as Hispanic or Latino American and consolidated the social discussions they had throughout their loyalty program journey. PunchTab reviewed over 611 tweets, between 1/1/2012 and 6/30/2013, centered around the following brand loyalty programs: Target, JC Penney, Kohl's, Walmart, Best Buy, Walgreens, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Panera, Sears and Kmart. The goal of this analysis was to understand how the Hispanic Market felt about reward programs as they moved through the different phases of loyalty program journey.
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This is my first ever full figure sculpt. I've been lurking around this forum and decided to try one myself. I started this project last March but then got halted because of too much workload. Got some free time for the last two weeks and this are the results. Crits are definitely most welcome.
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I think it´s effing awsome Liking the shiny metal parts on what i guess is the hand of one of the sentinels.
Would like to get a closer look, on the detailing etc.
Really inspiring work for me.
What size/scale is it?
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thanks man, nice to hear that you like it. Sorry 'bout the pic sizes, I need to resize it to fit on the forum. A higher res pic is in my devianart account with the same username if you're still interested. It's around 8inches..
August 1st, 2012 #4
Will check it out.
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