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Hi guys,
i am designing a new template, i am almost done with the homepage. Would be glad for some of your in the past very useful advice.
The template is called tiled, since its intent is to have the slider tiled like animation with random different sizes and positioning as it is shown in 2 examples. The tiles are intended to flip around showing different images.
I am still not 100% done… have to focus a bit more on footer. Tried out something a bit different with the background, still thinking to use some kind of patterns or not. And i am still thinking about the lower content.
Some feedback, praise, cheer would be very appreciated.
Demo links
Thank you very much!
Hi, Anps!
Nice and interesting work. Unique and clean. I think footer is a little "poor". About body. I would add more different info. For example images or other blocks. About typography etc. I have some problems with it ))) I can't say about )))
Sorry for my english
Best regards, Artur
don't know which preview you saw… the preview 1 has images in the body and a bit different footer than preview 2, you cna basicly ignore preview 2


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With many friends speaking different languages, Facebook becomes confusing, and translating everything can be time consuming and boring.
With FaceBabel, you have simply to click on a status to translate it to your favorite language. And it also works with comments, events and private messages.
By default everything is translated in the language of the browser, but it can be changed in the options page.
As the translations are performed only when required, and only on the content indicated by the user, the bandwidth used by FaceBabel is very limited.
This extensions uses Google Translate, so every translation is submitted to Google using a secure connection.
- Esta extensión puede modificar o añadir funcionalidad a uno o más sitios Web.
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Suspected terms of service abuse message appears where the translation is meant to appear
Try version 2.0. Now it works again.
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Same error as below. Google stopped theire translation API, please update to use Bing api :)
Unfortunately, it looks like also the Bing API is commercial, and it has an unreasonable fee, so at the moment I don't see a real solution, even if I have an idea that I want to try.
Fixed by version 2.0
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I keep getting a message
"Translation error. Suspected terms of service abuse" and a link to the google api...
Unfortunately it is a known issue. On May 26th, Google deprecated the API that I was using, then they introduced a restriction on free usage. From the 1st of December, FaceBabel will no longer work, unless I find another way to translate the text (paying for the service is unrealisticly expensive). Till then, it will work every now and then, depending on the users of the same API on the same IP.
Version 2.0 fixes it.
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Coolhaus Sweet Corn & Blueberry Ice Cream
July 20th, 2012
If you can remember back that far, then you know I did a Cooking Lesson with my pals at Coolhaus once before. If you're not one of those readers that commits my every word to memory, then you can check it out HERE. Typically I don't do repeat lessons, but when I heard that Coolhaus had new summer flavors AND that their executive pastry chef, Jessica Goryl would be willing to share them with my readers, I jumped at the chance. I mean, I'm 9 months pregnant and offering me free ice cream is the quickest way to secure my devotion. So off I went to Culver City to learn how to make their Sweet Corn Ice Cream. Let me just state for the record that I typically take one bite in a cooking lesson to try the recipe and get the pic for the blog here… However, in the case of this ice cream, I actually asked them to make me a to-go 3 scoop cup (don't judge me). Turns out corn flavored ice cream is surprisingly addictive… just imagine the sweet flavor of Corn Pops, only fresh and delicious and mixed with your choice of blueberry preserves OR barbecue sauce… oh yes, you read that right. It's summer people, let's do this!
Here's What You'll Need
An Ice Cream Maker – if you don't have one, this ice cream might be worth a trip to the store to secure one
1 Ear Corn, husked
2 Cups heavy cream
1 1/2 Cup whole milk
1/4 Cup cream cheese
1/2 Cup cane sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt (rec: maldon)
1/2 Cup Blueberry preserves (jarred, or home-made)
Slice kernels off the cob, scraping the extra "corn juice" from the cob into the milk/cream. Cut husk into small pieces.
In heavy bottom pot, combine milk and cream. Add all corn kernels and husk pieces to the milk/cream mix. Over low heat, slowly heat to bring up to a simmer. Allow to simmer slowly about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover with lid or plastic wrap and allow to infuse for at least 30-45 minutes.
Return to heat and bring up to almost almost simmer. Remove from heat, whisk in sugar and salt. Strain. Remove & discard husk.
Using a spoon, smash the remaining corn kernels and add back to the liquid.
Chill base over an ice bath. When cool, add to your home ice cream machine. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
When complete, gently swirl in a small amount of blueberry preserves to desired taste. Cover the surface with plastic wrap. Freeze to set at least 4-6 hours.
If you don't have the desire to make this yourself, then I highly suggest you scoot on over to Coolhaus in Culver City and get your own scoop. I know you're questioning the whole corn ice cream thing, but just go for it, have I led you astray yet?


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Focus on Economic Data: Consumer Price Index and Inflation, October, 2012
This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rate of inflation for the month of October, 2012, reported the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on November 15, 2012. Students will read the BLS report, analyze the meaning of the CPI data, determine the change in consumer prices, and explore the impact of the change in the price level on themselves, their families, consumers, and producers.
Consumer Price Index (CPI), Deflation, Inflation, Inflation Risk, Macroeconomic Indicators, Price Level, Price Stability, Real vs. Nominal
- Identify the rate and change in the consumer price index and rate of inflation in the United States in October, 2012.
- Identify factors that have influenced recent changes in the price level.
- Describe how inflation impacts different groups in the economy.
- Distinguish between the CPI-U, core rate and other measures of inflation.
Current Key Economic Indicatorsas of November 30, -0001
Near the middle of each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases an estimate of the level of the consumer price index (CPI) and the rate of inflation in the United States for the previous month. The report provides the most recent current and seasonally adjusted consumer price indexes for all urban consumers, urban wager earners, and the chained index, plus a breakdown by major expenditure groups. The BLS also collects price level data for major metropolitan areas and regions.
This lesson focuses on the November 15, 2012, BLS press release of data on the consumer price index for the month of October, 2012.
For the latest updates on U.S. economic indicators, go to:
- EconomicIndicators.gov: economicindicators.gov
- BLS Economic Indicators: www.bls.gov/bls/newsrels.htm#major
- BEA Economic Indicators: www.bea.gov/newsreleases/glance.htm
[NOTE: You can subscribe to receive monthly BLS email news releases. To subscribe, go to the BLS News Service Subscription Page. www.bls.gov/bls/list.htm ]
[Note on the CPI and Inflation "Focus on Economic Data" Lessons: During the first semester of this school year (September-December, 2012), EconEdLink will publish four lessons on "Consumer Price Index and Inflation." During this time period, the Focus on Economic Data will begin with the "basics" in September and progressively focus on more complex data, issues, and comparisons. All monthly lessons will include the current data and significant recent changes.
- August 2012: CPI and inflation (deflation) basics: What is the CPI? What is inflation and deflation? How are they measured? What do they mean? Released September 14, 2012.
- September 2012: Details and issues about the measurements and meaning of the measurements of the price level, adding additional concepts. Released October 16, 2012.
- October 2012: U.S. regional and global price level and inflation comparisons, with links to CPI data by region. THIS LESSON, Released November 15, 2012.
- November 2012: The relationships of CPI and inflation data to other economic data, such as GDP, employment. etc. and the business cycle. Released December 14, 2012.
- BLS release of CPI data: NOVEMBER 15, 2012, for the month of October, 2012. www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_11152012.htm
BLS "Focus on Spending and Prices": These quarterly reports highlight recent trends in inflation and spending in the U.S. economy.
"The Consumer Price Index.": This article is from the BLS Handbook of Methods, Chapter 17. It talks in great depth about the CPI.
Frequently Asked Questions About the CPI: This site answers FAQ's for those trying to read CPI releases.
CPI Inflation Calculator: This calculator allows users to compare price changes over time due to inflation.
EconomicIndicators.gov: This site provides the latest updates on U.S. economic indicators.
BLS Economic Indicators: This site provides the latest updates on U.S. economic indicators.
Whose Buying Habits Does the CPI Reflect?: This page explains that the BLS measurement of the CPI-U includes all urban consumers, representing about 87 percent of the total U.S. population.
Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers: U.S. City Average, by Expenditure Category and Commodity and Service Group. This table explains the current level of the CPI-U.
BLS Feature: Focus on Prices and Spending- What Does the Producer Price Index Measure? The BLS breaks down the official definition of the Producer Price Index to clear up common misconceptions about prices, production, and price pass-though within the PPI.
BLS, Frequently Asked Questions webpage
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Economic Indicatorsas of November 15, 2012
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.2 percent before seasonal adjustment.
Employment and Unemployment
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 171,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.9 percent. Employment rose in professional and business services, health care, and retail trade.
Real GDP
Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the third quarter of 2012 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Federal Reserve
To support continued progress toward maximum employment and price stability, the Committee expects that a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy will remain appropriate for a considerable time after the economic recovery strengthens. In particular, the Committee also decided today to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and currently anticipates that exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate are likely to be warranted at least through mid-2015.
Between September and October, 2012, most U.S. consumer prices remained fairly stable. Some prices went up a little more than others and a few went down. Energy prices again were the biggest influence on the overall price level change, but an increase in housing prices influenced some upward change.
While the overall change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) was just 0.1 percent, gasoline fell 0.6 percent after increases of 9 and 7 percent in August and September. The rise in the price of gasoline had accounted for about 80 percent of the total increase in the CPI-U in August and September.
Housing prices became a factors, as, "The shelter index increased 0.3 percent, its largest increase since March 2008, and accounted for over half of the seasonally adjusted all items increase."
Take a look at the latest BLS news release on consumer prices and inflation to better understand how these changes might affect your life and the economy.
Note: Unless otherwise cited, the quoted sections in this lesson are from the November 15, 2012, Bureau of Labor Statistics "Consumer Price Index Summary" press release. URL:
[Teacher Note: To introduce the basic concept of inflation, use the Council for Economic Education's Virtual Economics video program, "Inflation." URL: www.econedlink.org/interactives/index.php?iid=205
Or, use the Kahn Academy video, "Introduction to Inflation." URL: www.khanacademy.org/finance-economics/macroeconomics/v/introduction-to-inflation
For an introduction to the basic concepts of markets and prices, use the video program, "Markets and Prices." URL: www.econedlink.org/interactives/index.php?iid=216]
A Note from the BLS about the Impact of Hurricane Sandy
The BLS commented that, "Hurricane Sandy had virtually no impact on data collection efforts or survey response rates for October." Such a disaster my have an impact on prices since the hurricane, either nationally or just in the directly impacted Northeast region. Keep an eye out for the BLS news release on consumer prices for November.
[Teacher Note: Ask your students how they think the hurricane might affect prices. The demand for building materials and home furnishings will increase. Goods and services produced in the affected area may be in short supply. Overall demand in areas where many homes were destroyed may decrease as people find other housing. Consumers may delay some large item purchases.]
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics News Release
Consumer Price Index Summary - October, 2012
Released November 15, 2012
"The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 2.2 percent before seasonal adjustment."
Link to the full November 15, 2012 news release: www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_11152012.htm
Remember, the "all items" index includes all spending catagories and the "core" index excludes the generally more volatile energy and food prices.
The all-items CPI-U has increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent over the past twelve months. After slightly greater increases in the overall price level in August and September, 2012, primarily driven by energy prices, the annualized rate of increased remained slow by historical standards and within the Federal Reserve System's "unofficial" target of 2 percent inflation.
Figure 1, below, shows the monthly change in the CPI-U from 2002 through October, 2012. Note the erratic pattern of monthly changes over that time period. Note the time period of the recent recession, 2008-2009. In late 2008, the price level decreased in several months. In 2012, there was a slight decrease in May, no increase in June and July, jumps to 0.6 percent in August and September, and back to just 0.1 percent in October. The primary reason for this month-to-month volatility? Gasoline price changes.
The BLS announcement continued with reference to those categories that significantly changed in October. "The shelter index increased 0.3 percent, its largest increase since March 2008, and accounted for over half of the seasonally adjusted all items increase. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent, as the rise in the shelter index and increases in the indexes for apparel and airline fare more than offset declines in the indexes for used cars and trucks, new vehicles, and recreation."
Again, look at the history of gasoline prices to put this comment in perspective. "The energy index, which had risen sharply in August and September, declined slightly in October. Major energy component indexes were mixed, with declines in the indexes for gasoline and natural gas more than offsetting increases in the indexes for electricity and fuel oil."
The month-to-month volatility of energy prices is why some look at the "core" index as a better measurement of the real inflationary trend over a longer time period. The BLS commented, "The 12-month change in the index for all items was 2.2 percent in October, an increase from the September figure of 2.0 percent. The 12-month change in the index for all items less food and energy remained at 2.0 percent. The food index rose 1.7 percent over the last 12 months, and the energy index increased 4.0 percent."
[Teacher Note: Reinforce the difference between the "headline" number - the CPI for all items and the "core" rate, the CPI minus food and energy prices. Which is the better measure of the price level over time? Remind the students that if they spend a large portion of their income on gasoline and food, the impact of the price level change may hit them harder than others.]
Figure 2, below, shows the changes in price levels for the major CPI categories for the month of October, 2012, and for the twelve month period ending in October. Notice again that the only major increases were in some energy prices, especially gasoline.
[Teacher Note: Tell students to take a good look at the price level data for the major spending categories of the CPI market basket in Figure 2. For more detailed price level data, go to Table 1 of the November 15, 2012 BLS news release: www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_11152012.htm Ask: Do you see any patterns?]
[Teacher Note: A good discussion for students may be to identify their personal consumer behaviors and wants that influence how they are affected by inflation. What happened to the prices of the goods and services students purchase most often?]
[Teacher Note: Ask: Who is affected the most by inflation? Possible answers: Those on a fixed income who cannot increase their income, lenders who are repaid with dollars that have lost purchasing power; people who are more dependent on fuel and food in their budgets.]
The Level of the CPI-U in October 2012
The nominal level of the CPI-U in October, 2012, was 231.317. That is an increase of 4.896 from the October, 2011, level. Remember, the level of the CPI-U is relative to the base year level of 100. The base year for most of the CPI categories is the period of 1982-84. The BLS announcement refers to it as "an index level of 231.317 (1982- 84=100)." This means the market basket of goods and services cost $100 in 1983-84. That same market basket (after revisions for changes in consumer behaviors) cost $231.32 in October 2012. The price of the basket increased $4.90 in the last year - 2.2 percent.
[Teacher Note: Ask students if a $4.90 increase in the price level in one year seems like a lot. Assuming their income remained the same for that year, what would they have to give-up to adjust their spending for inflation? Or, what can $4.90 buy?]
How much inflation have we experienced since 1982-84? The CPI-U index has increased by 132.317 points, so the price level has slightly more than doubled in that period of time, a 132% increase in about 28 years. Simply put, it has increased by an average of about 3-4 percent per year.
[Teacher Note: Again, for more detailed price index data for October, 2012, see Table 1 of the BLS news release. Consumer Price Index Summary - October 2012, www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_11152012.htm
Not Seasonally Adjusted CPI measures
The annual level of the CPI-U is not affected by seasonal changes that may occur from one season to another, so it is reported as "not seasonally adjusted." The annual level is the index number.
"The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 2.2 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 231.317 (1982- 84=100). For the month, the index was unchanged prior to seasonal adjustment."
"The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 2.2 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 227.974 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index decreased 0.1 percent prior to seasonal adjustment."
"The Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) increased 1.9 percent over the last 12 months. For the month, the index was unchanged on a not seasonally adjusted basis. Please note that the indexes for the post-2010 period are subject to revision."
The price level for "urban wage earners and clerical workers" increased at the same rate as the CPI-U in February. The "chained" index increased slightly less than the CPI-U. Revisit the definitions of these CPI measurements for a review of the differences. BLS FAQs www.bls.gov/cpi/cpifaq.htm#Question_2
A BLS Note about Seasonal Adjustment
"Because price data are used for different purposes by different groups, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes seasonally adjusted as well as unadjusted changes each month. For analyzing general price trends in the economy, seasonally adjusted changes are usually preferred since they eliminate the effect of changes that normally occur at the same time and in about the same magnitude every year--such as price movements resulting from changing climatic conditions, production cycles, model changeovers, holidays, and sales."
"The unadjusted data are of primary interest to consumers concerned about the prices they actually pay. Unadjusted data also are used extensively for escalation purposes. Many collective bargaining contract agreements and pension plans, for example, tie compensation changes to the Consumer Price Index before adjustment for seasonal variation."
[Teacher Note: For more information seasonal adjustment, go to the CPI home page at www.bls.gov/cpi/ or contact the CPI Information and Analysis Section at (202) 691-7000.]
[Teacher Note: Ask students if they have noticed any prices that change with the seasons or relative to big events or other factors. Ask how the unusually warm weather in the winter of 2012 may have impacted prices. Should they expect gasoline prices to increase during periods when people drive more and demand more gasoline?]
U.S. Regional Differences in Price Levels
The BLS also collects and reports consumer price level changes in four large regions of the United States, the states, and major metropolitan areas through its regional offices. Price levels will vary from region to region for a variety of reasons.
Figure 3, below, show some of the key regional price level data. Note some regional differences. The general price level is much higher in the Northeast than in other regions. Prices are generally lower in the Midwest, relative to the 1982-1984 base year. Energy prices increased much more in the past year in the West than in other regions.
The BLS reports CPI data monthly for the four U.S. regions. The following are the most recent BLS press releases on the regional consumer price indexes for October, 2012, in each region.
Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region – October 2012
"Regional Prices Up 0.1 Percent Over the Month and 1.9 Percent Over the Year"
"The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast region inched up 0.1 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Deborah A. Brown, the Bureau's regional commissioner, noted that one-month increases in the all items less food and energy index and the food index (0.2 percent each) were nearly offset by a decrease in the energy index (-0.9 percent)."
"Over the last 12 months, the CPI-U increased 1.9 percent, due mostly to an advance in the all items less food and energy index, up 1.7 percent. The energy and food indexes also rose since October 2011, up 3.5 and 1.5 percent, respectively."
The Northeast region is comprised of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Midwest Region Consumer Price Index – October 2012
"Prices in the Midwest down 0.3 percent in October, but 2.2 percent higher over the year"
"The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest was down 0.3 percent in October, the largest monthly decline in a year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Charlene Peiffer noted that most of the decline was attributable to a 5.3-percent decrease in the energy index. Partially offsetting the lower energy costs, food prices rose 0.4 percent and the index for all items less food and energy was 0.3 percent higher in October."
"The CPI-U for the Midwest rose 2.2 percent from October 2011 to October 2012. The energy index, which includes motor fuel and household fuels, advanced 4.1 percent and food prices were up 1.6 percent. Excluding food and energy, the CPI-U increased 2.0 percent over the year."
The Midwest region is comprised of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Consumer Price Index, South Region – October, 2012
"Prices in the South down 0.2 percent over the month; up 2.1 percent over the year"
"The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the South edged down 0.2 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Janet S. Rankin noted that energy prices decreased 4.1 percent over the month, while the indexes for all items less food and energy and for food each edged up 0.3 percent. Within the all items less food and energy group, apparel and shelter were among the indexes that recorded increases."
"Over the last 12 months, the CPI-U advanced 2.1 percent. The index for all items less food and energy increased 2.0 percent over the year."
The South region is comprised of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Consumer Price Index, West Region– October 2012
"Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 2.5 percent from a year ago"
"Prices in the West Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.4 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Richard J. Holden noted that the October increase was influenced by higher prices for gasoline and apparel."
"Over the last 12 months, the CPI-U advanced 2.5 percent. Energy prices increased 7.0 percent, largely the result of an increase in the price of gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy advanced 2.2 percent since October 2011."
The West Region covered in this release is comprised of the following thirteen states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Take a look at the price level and inflation data for your region and/or your closest large metropolitan area. Go to the link to your region. You may also be able to find your state data.
All regional data links: www.bls.gov/regions/consumerprices.htm
- West: www.bls.gov/ro9/cpiwest.htm
- South: www.bls.gov/ro4/cpiso.htm
- Midwest: www.bls.gov/ro5/cpimid.htm
- Northeast: www.bls.gov/ro1/cpine.htm
[Teacher Note: Assign groups of students to the four regions. They can examine their assigned region's data and summarize it for the whole class. They can speculate about the factors that have influenced prices in their assigned region.]
[The BLS also publishes data for major metropolitan areas. If your school is in one of the metropolitan areas, you can have students read their local data. www.bls.gov/bls/regnhome.htm .]
International Price Level Comparisons
The BLS also tracks price level data for 18 industrialized nation and reports complete consumer price data for 16 nations. BLS Link: www.bls.gov/ilc/intl_consumer_prices.htm#table01
Take a look at the most recent data for the 16 nations reported. Do you see any patterns of similarities or differences between the 18 nations and the United States, or among the world regions?
What nations have experienced more or less inflation than the United States during this time period?
Take a look at Japan, where the price level fell (deflation) each year from 1999 to 2005, and again in 2009 and 2010. Many refer to the Japanese economy during the late 1990s and early 2000s as the "lost decade."
Note that the United Kingdom has experienced higher levels of annual price increases over the past several years than the other nations.
[Teacher Note: The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland provides a tool to search for price level data for many nations. You can select countries and time periods. Students can use this online tool to learn about different countries or regions. Link: http://www.clevelandfed.org/research/data/world-inflation/index.cfm ]
[Teacher note: For more details about the CPI, go to the BLS web page, ' ]
Calculating the Price Index Changes
The BLS news release explains how the change in the price level index is calculated. "Movements of the indexes from one month to another are usually expressed as percent changes rather than changes in index points, because index point changes are affected by the level of the index in relation to its base period while percent changes are not. The example below illustrates the computation of index point and percent changes."
"Percent changes for 3-month and 6-month periods are expressed as annual rates and are computed according to the standard formula for compound growth rates." The data in Figure 5, below, indicates what the percent change would be if the current rate were maintained for a 12-month period. Note: This example uses seasonally adjusted CPI data.
[Teacher Note: given the levels of CPI data from one period to another, nationally, by region or local area, students should be able to use this formula to determine the rate of inflation.]
BONUS ACTIVITY: How much have consumer prices changed since you were born?
Use the BLS "Inflation Calculator" to determine how much the CPI has changed since the year you were born. LINK: data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl
First, take a guess. How much do you think consumer prices have changed in your lifetime? Put your year of birth into the calculator and hit "calculate" to find out the answer.
Finding Additional Data and Details in the October 2012 News Release
- Consumer Price Index Summary
- Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, by expenditure category
- Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, by detailed expenditure category
- Table 3. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, special aggregate indexes
- Table 4. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Selected areas, all items index
- Table 5. Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) and the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, all items index
- Table 6. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, 1-month analysis table
- Table 7. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. city average, by expenditure category, 12-month analysis table
Again, between September and October, 2012, most U.S. consumer prices remained fairly stable. Some prices went up a little more than others and a few went down. Energy prices again were the biggest influence on the overall price level change, but an increase in housing prices influenced some upward change.
While the overall change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) was just 0.1 percent, gasoline fell 0.6 percent after increases of 9 and 7 percent in August and September. The rise in the price of gasoline had accounted for about 80 percent of the total increase in the CPI-U in August and September.
Housing prices became a factors, as, "The shelter index increased 0.3 percent, its largest increase since March 2008, and accounted for over half of the seasonally adjusted all items increase."
Inflation is apparently not a serious threat in the near-term. A major shock to energy prices can change that, but other factors are very positive. U.S. economic growth is moderate, not putting much pressure on prices to rise. More growth may bring more upward price pressure. If that happens, watch for possible Federal Reserve monetary policy actions to target inflation.
Note: Watch for the BLS announcement for November, 2012, for information about the possible impact of Hurricane Sandy.
- Make a list of the goods and services you purchase regularly (gasoline, food, clothes, entertainment, etc.) - Create 6-8 categories of goods and services.
- Pick one "unit" of a product from the various categories for your "market basket."
Identify the current price of that unit of the good or service.
Examples:CategoryUnitUnit PriceBasket PriceEnergy10 gal of regular gasoline$3.29$32.90Entertainment2 "first run" move ticket$7.50$15.00Food2 #3 "Extra Value" Meals$5.75$5.75Clothing1 pair of Levis 501 jeans$35.00$35.00
- Add the total cost of the items in your "market basket." (For example, your market basket may cost $125.00 for all of the items (total number of each unit times the price).
- Make the current price of the basket the "base" by designating it as 100.
- A month (or a year) from now, go back to the various stores and check the prices of the same items in the "market basket." Suppose the same items now cost $129.00. The price of the basket has increased by $4.00.
- Using this example, what has been your rate of inflation? A $4 increase from $125 to $129 is a 3.2% increase. (4/125 = .032) Your rate of inflation during that period was 3.2%.
- Determine the rate of inflation for your market basket. If you wait one month, you can multiply the monthly increase by 12 to determine an approximate annual increase (assuming that the prices rise at about the same rate each month).
This will give you an idea of how a "market basket" price index works. Of course, you would normally have to measure the changes in the prices of your index items for a longer period of time to see much inflation.
What do you think has happened to the prices of the items in your "market basket" in the past year?
What do you think will happen to those prices in the coming year?
- Does taking the food and energy items out of your basket make a difference?


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Newbie here and need help with questions
I hired someone to tile my existing painted brick fireplace. I need to purchase the tile which will be travertine 12 x 12.
1. What kind of grouting do I need to buy?
2 What is the best way for the installer to adhere the tiles on my existing brick wall? He mentioned backboard or else wiring and mortaring (i think).
3. What is the lowest height I can tile the fireplace? I read it is 50 inches from the floor somewhere. Is this right? I am not going to add a mantel shelve. Above the travertine tiles will be the drywall which I will mount my 50 inch plasma television.
4. When I get the plasma mounted, would it look good if it overlaps the tiles or just have it against the dry wall?
I am not a do it yourself lady at all and I call for help. I just want to make sure that the installer is not ripping me off.
Thanks for your understanding.
Not to be Jerk but if you hired a guy to do it, ask Him what he wants.
I could suggest, but it would be best to ask Him what he wants to work with.
If you are burned by the attitude of 'pros only' forums, no need for pretense here - this is, after all, DIY chatroom. So, if 'the hire' is your husband just say so.
Otherwise, if the hire is a pro, he should know what tile/grout/etc to use.
And some answers:
1. Grout. If by 'kind' you mean sanded vs unsanded, it depends on how wide you want the seams. Anything over 1/8" is sanded, 1/16" and below unsanded. This being fireplace and all, I'd say light shades of grout are not prudent.
2. I'd say either works. Backerboard is probably an easier solution unless your hire is a pro at floating mortar.
3. IIRC, minimum distance from the fireplace floor to combustibles is 46".
4. That would greatly depend on the tiles you select and your model of TV. I'd probably top the tiles with a thin narrow black granite mantle hiding the drywall edge and then mount the TV about an inch above that.
Not that I know any Tile Guys that have the homeowner buy materials (no offense, that's sort of a red flag on the Tile Guy) for precisely this reason, but if he's actually a Tile Guy he should have told you exactly what to get (and don't deviate from the list at all, no offense again but that's another reason most pros don't let customers buy the materials)
If it's just a guy who says he'll tile for you, and doesn't know what materials he/you need, I'd seriously reconsider
It could pretty much be a disaster
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Today, I am participating in
White Wednesday over at Faded Charm!
Kathleen is a sweetie to host this each week for all of us white
lovers!! Hope you'll go check it out and meet her!
I am sharing a super simple project that can definitely
result in a wow factor for your home decor!
It is not new...but it is under sung!
These are so incredibly simple to make!
Here is what you need:
~a doily
~Stiffy fabric stiffener or liquid starch
~a bowl to form the shape
~wax paper
That's it!
Then follow these steps:
~Soak the doily completely with Stiffy or starch
~Gently squeeze out any excess
~Cover the bowl with wax paper
~Shape the doily around the bowl
If the doily is full, you can gently crimp the edges
for a ruffled effect.
Then just let dry and remove!!
Now it's time to get a little creative!
This one is perched on top of some vintage
ironstone butter pats! I love it!
And they cast the most beautiful lacy effect
onto whatever is next to them,
which gives a vignette great ambiance,
and a touch of romance!
I set them on a vintage silver tray, and I have
one of them placed on a pillar candle stand.
These can also be used to display vintage trims,
buttons, baubles, or whatever your fancy!
They are a green craft, way too easy to make
and oh soooo lovely!
Hope you'll make some of your own!
Happy White Wednesday!!


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Conan the Guardian(1991)
(A book in the Adventures of Conan series)
A novel by Roland J Green
In ancient Argos, fabled city by the sea, Conan of Cimmeria discovers that behind a facade of law, the intrigues of trading houses can be no less deadly than the wars he has left behind. Even a merchant prince can dabble with sorcery, and the schemes of even the most beautiful nobles can lay snares for unwary feet. But those who think to use the Cimmerian, to brush him aside and grasp what he has sworn to protect, will discover that they face no ordinary man. He is Conan.
Genre: Fantasy
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Audi Confirms US Arrivals of A8, A6, and Q5 TDI in Next 24 Months
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Rumors about which Audi models will be next to get the diesel treatment here in the United States can be put to rest this morning. Audi of America boss Johan de Nysschen has confirmed our next three TDIs in an annual press conference held via the web just a few hours ago. Within the next two years, the company will be offering TDI variants of the A6, the A8, and the Q5.
According to our sources, all three of the next Audi diesels will use the 3.0-liter TDI already federalized and offered in the Q7 crossover. That engine produces 225 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque and with the Q7's 5600 pounds to carry, delivers an 8.5-second 0-60 mph time and fuel economy figures of 17 mpg in city driving and 25 on the highway. Considering that all three new models are a thousand pounds lighter and more aerodynamic, expect highway figures in the thirties and 0-60 mph times that will remain competitive with most gas-powered competitors.
As for the A4, de Nysschen noted that because that model was further along in its lifecycle, the likelihood of it joining the club will wait until the next-generation car, estimated to be due out 2014. If the A4 TDI does come here we're told it will use a four-cylinder TDI engine for maximum efficiency and competitive price, not the same 3.0-liter as the other models.


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China Tour Planning
Best China Tour Destinations
Still don't know which cities to go? Well, people with different interests may make unlike choices. See the popular destinations listed in this part, you will find many places favorite to your likings.
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Best Travel Time
China has many different climatic types. You need to understand the climate of the cities you want to visit before departure. For example, in winter, you can go to Harbin in northeastern part of the country to enjoy the lantern festival, and in summer, Hainan Province is enthusiastically worth visiting for its sunshine and golden beach.
Business Hours
Chinese people usually work from Monday to Friday, and get Saturday and Sunday off. On each day, they work between 08:00 to 18:00.
Drinking Water
One thing you should keep in mind when you come to China is that the tap water is not drinkable. You can purchase the bottled mineral water and beverages in many shops, restaurants and supermarkets.
The domestic electricity supply voltage for appliance use differs among countries. If you plan to go to China, you should notice that the supply voltage in this country is 220V, 50HZ, AC.
Money & Cost
Compared to the cost of traveling in western countries, the tourism consumption in China is much cheaper and affordable, and this also explains why the country is a hot travel destination in the world.
|Backpackers in China
Actually, packing contains great knowledge. Your packing will greatly affects the happiness of your trip. What you may use in other places may not suit China. This part tells you what to pack and some packing tips to make your pack lightly! Hence, it is strongly recommended reading this part.
Rights and Duties
When you stay in China, you must obey its regulations. In order to eliminate the unnecessary misunderstandings, it is advised to read the rights and duties of foreigners in China.
Safety comes first when you visit a foreign country. You must, as in your own country, be vigilant of your surroundings at all times.
Tips for Special Travelers
This section is tailored to the special visitors, including student travelers, women and children travelers and disabled travelers.
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Perhaps no other factor has contributed more to the increased top-out size of smallmouth bass than the mild fall weather we have recently experienced across North America. For over a decade — from about 2000 to 2012 — long, lingering, warm autumn months kept the water warmer for extra weeks in fall. Some years, we also experienced early springs due to early ice-outs in northern locales.
While there has undoubtedly been local variation at times, these general patterns remained quite consistent in the northern one-third of the U. S. during that time frame. The warming trend extended west into the Dakotas, right on up to Idaho. Out east, the Great Lakes were also affected, as were nearby prime smallmouth waters like Lake Simcoe, Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River. Accompanying this trend, lakes experienced a growth in average fish size, apparently benefitting from a longer growing season.
Prior to the overall warm-up, a typical fall season on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota typically ran something like this:
After Labor Day, the first week of September generally witnessed a steady cooling of the water column as the environment began shifting from a late-summer to an early-fall weather pattern.
On Mille Lacs, fish groups that utilized the lake's many rock reefs and surrounding scattered weeds would begin moving to nearby sharp drop-off areas that plunge at a sharp angle from about 5 to 25 feet in depth, typically with hard bottom. These eventually become wintering areas where smallmouths eventually settle into relative dormancy for the long Minnesota winter.
During these early-fall shifts in location, schools of bass continue feeding, although at a slowly diminishing rate, until the water temperature dips to about 42F. At 42F, smallmouths tend to become quite logy and become very difficult to catch on artificial lures. As ice begins to form across the surface of the lake, smallies usually lie next to rocks, boulders, logs or in dish-shaped depressions in the bottom, slowing their movements to a crawl. They remain in this mode until they shift into prespawn movements that begin to draw them shallow again in early spring, shortly after ice-out.
Interestingly, at the 45F range in fall, the fish usually continue to bite well and will strike many forms of artificials, indicating a willingness to feed. And in recent seasons, with the water temperature lingering between 49 and 42F for several additional weeks each year, evidence suggests that the additional fall feeding activity contributed mightily to the surprising growth spurt of smallmouths. Compare that to 20 years ago, when the Mille Lacs smallmouth bite typically became tough around the third week of October, and the lake began freezing in mid-November.
Imagine our joy when, during the recent years of lingering warm weather, smallmouths were actively feeding and biting artificials right up through Halloween —sometime longer! And even after that, we were still able to play trick or treat with them by lowering a live bait (like a tantalizing redtail chub) and deadsticking it in place before their eyes and noses, tempting reluctant bites long after artificials became unproductive.
What we witnessed here in Minnesota could pretty much be replicated to some degree in other areas of North America. Any place where the water ices up and feeding slows, a few additional bonus weeks of mild water may leave the water open longer, resulting in sustained fall smallmouth activity and increased growth.
Is it a permanent result of global warming or simply a cycle that will eventually reverse the trend toward longer growing seasons and increased smallmouth size? Only time will tell. In the mean time, let's all take advantage of the bonanza, catching big bass in the process.
In future articles, we will explore the ramifications of many different factors on today's smallmouth bass fishery. And more importantly, how you can use all this information to catch more and bigger fish.
To learn more about what Al, James and Ron Lindner are doing, go to their web site. It's loaded with great fishing information, a complete schedule of where their television shows play, plus a list of their award-winning DVDs. You can also follow Ron on Facebook under both Ron Lindner and Angling Edge.


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Peter Irving is missing. WTF
As much as he wants to be Pistol isnt 23
Paul Sass defo
I swear before this company that I shall fight to the death for my king. If my king or my lord shall die, I shall take his place & fight as he would have fought. If any man here see me taken with weak heart & run away, he shall remind me of this pledge, made here before my kin.
Yea Gunny is class, a future star IMO
There is nothing standing in Gunni's way :-)
Im very interested in Sass and Nelsons careers.
Both young and talented fighters.
Any idea when their next fights are?
I think Sass is ready for European test IMO.
Team Rough House - UKs no1 fight team
Hmm, number 8 in the top 10 Euro fighters is from Russia...
Oh well, suppose its outside USA which is all that counts (apparently)!


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Shogam Hermitage Project
A piece of land was donated to Traleg Rinpoche in Crestone, Colorado. Rinpoche gave this land to E-Vam and left plans to develop this site into a retreat centre and he has named it 'Shogam Hermitage'.
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