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"We've gotten a lot of guys involved, and I like it," Coach Mark Richt said. "I'm all for it. No matter who is out there, if they're making plays, I'm excited."
Heading into Saturday's game against Vanderbilt, the No. 5 Bulldogs (5-0, 3-0 SEC) are the most balanced team in the SEC by several measures. Running back Thomas Brown averages more offensive yards than any player on the team, but his 84-yard average ranks only eighth in the SEC among team leaders.
Georgia leads the league and is seventh in the nation in total offense (455.6), but Brown is responsible for just 18.4 percent of those yards. That's the lowest percentage among team leaders in the conference.
The Bulldogs are spreading the ball around more than they ever have in the Richt era, he said. So much so, in fact, that it reminds him of his days running Florida State's no-huddle offense, he said.
"It helps morale; it helps people stay healthy, and it shows everyone you're a team and you're not too reliant on one person," he said. "All those things help you win."
Twelve Bulldogs have scored at least one touchdown this year. That's more than any team in the league other than South Carolina, which also has had a dozen different players reach the end zone. Thirteen Georgia players average at least 10 all-purpose yards per game, a number only Auburn and its 14 can top; and 11 Georgia players have caught three or more passes this year, which is more than any SEC team other than Auburn (11).
A team with multiple options causes multiple headaches for defensive coordinators, Georgia's Willie Martinez said.
"You always look defensively, 'Who's the deep guy?' 'Who's the possession guy?' 'Who's the go-to guy?' Once you start adding more than two, that becomes a problem because you can't zero in on one guy," Martinez said. "You have to worry about the other guy. That presents a lot of problems, there's no doubt about it."
Georgia is second in the SEC in passing yards (257.6 ypg), but no Bulldog appears in the top 10 in catches per game and tight end Leonard Pope is the highest-rated Bulldog in receiving yards at 10th. The same thing holds true for the running game. The Bulldogs are second in the conference in rushing (198 ypg), but Brown ranks just seventh in the individual rankings.
Danny Ware, Georgia's second-leading rusher, admits there's a downside to the Bulldogs' balance.
"Everybody wants to get the ball and be a playmaker, but sometimes you have to sit back and relax and let the other person get his turn," he said. "It's kind of frustrating sometimes, but you look at it like you signed on to play as a team."
The receivers have managed to share fairly well, quarterback D.J. Shockley said.
"There's not too much complaining because everybody knows at any given time they could get the ball," he said. " Sometimes it could go here, and sometimes it could go there."
From a team standpoint, and Richt's standpoint, there aren't any negatives to this way of doing things.
"If you have one or two guys making plays, then you can have defenses find a way to shut down those guys or make you use other folks," he said, "but we're already using them."


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Husson University seeks a fulltime faculty member for its growing School of Occupational Therapy. This 10-month ranked faculty position is in the College of Health & Education. Husson University is a small, thriving private university located in central Maine close to both the mountains and ocean. Husson is founded on a philosophy of offering a quality education at an affordable price for our students.
Husson seeks a faculty member to teach upper-level courses. We are particularly interested in individuals with content expertise related to adult neurological rehabilitation. The School of Occupational Therapy at Husson University is committed to its mission of preparing practitioners for contemporary practice and scholarship emphasizing leadership, occupational engagement, and evidence-based critical thinking and clinical reasoning. Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include teaching, advising students and participating in service and scholarly activities.
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Does anyone know where I can get some 4140 or 4130 sheet steel? Everywhere I go the just have plates of it (too thick).
Aircraft home builders use 4130. Try Aircraft Spruce.
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Hello Dark Knight,
Another good source of aircraft materials such as 4130 cms is:
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They are located near Saint Louis, MO.
Another plug for Aircraft Spruce! I've ordered from them for years.
You can also try Speedy Metals but their shipping is a bit high.
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We have an Epson Perfection 1240U scanner. An elderly, but very good scanner. USB conection to our iMac 21 1/2". When the scan button on the scanner is pressed the iMac doesn't recognise that there is a scanner there until the usb cable is disconnected and reconnected several times. Once that is done it normally recognises that the scanner is there when the button is pressed again, but not always.
It is also difficult to change settings for the scanner, auto and manual. At the moment I am using the driver that came with the machine. Does anyone know if there a better driver that I can download for it please???
Failing that and I bite the bullet? What would be the best scanner that I can get for it without taking out a mortgageJohn. I have discovered that wine gets better with age. The older I get the more I like it !
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That old Epson operated on USB 1.1, and OS 9, but it should still operate with USB2/OS X.
Check this website Epson Perfection 1240U Photo, Drivers & Downloads - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc. for necessary drivers. Make sure you choose the correct one for your processor and OS version - if you don't have them already.
Replacement? The V700 is the bees knees when it comes to Epson scanners. Not cheap though. The V600 or lesser might suit both your work and your wallet. If it were me, I'd stick with Epson brand, I'm persuaded they make the best home-use scanners.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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One was a chest hit (chopped the Pulmonary artery in half) range 4". Effect, stopped, half a step to the rear, collapse.
DRT. Found in clothing, traversed the whole chest.
Other, my student (Brinks Armored Car Guard) shot from prone, about 10 yds, fired twice, one missed, the robber was taking cover behind a telegraph pole, as the criminal was half twisted around, the round hit him in the side, punched a hole right through his guts, round never recovered, he collapsed immediately he was hit.
Now uses a bag for toilet visits, recovered to spend 4 years in prison.
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The car feels like it runs smoother and pulls harder with E. I am well aware of the difference in energy between gasoline and E, I wanted to try E for a while simply because the car is flex fuel capable and I want to log the differences between the two on my car.
The advantage of running ethanol is not very good, it theoretically has a higher octane rating than standard pump gasoline in a pure form, and when blended in is more like mid grade or premium in terms of anti knock index, however it costs a lot more per mile to run and doesn't travel as far as 87 octane, and 91-93 octane fuel probably runs just as smoothly without the loss in fuel economy.
I wanted the flex fuel compatibility in case they push through the E15 or higher as mandatory like the EPA was pushing for, as well as to be able to run on any E blended fuel if necessary, but the owners guide does warn against constantly switching back and forth between fuels.
Of course the choice is up to you as to believe that it would cause harm or not, but the ethanol is corrosive and can knock crud loose in the fuel system. On a new car that's not as much of a concern yet.
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Finance and Quantitative Methods
All programs offered by the Foster College of Business Administration, Bradley University, are accredited by the AACSB International: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
FACULTY Professors Bhandari, Hatfield (Gerald Stephens Professor), Horvath (Robert T. Stevenson Jr./National City Bank Professor, chair), Webster; Associate Professors, Rubash, Showers; Assistant Professors El Shahat, Sinha.
The Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods serves actuarial science-business and finance majors, 3:2 master of science in quantitative finance majors, decision analysis minors, and others enrolled for one of the actuarial science, finance, or quantitative methods courses. Solid foundations in the fundamentals of these fields and the supporting areas of mathematics, communications, and the sciences, both natural and social, are stressed by departmental faculty. Graduates are equipped to adapt to rapidly changing and competitive environments. Innovation, creativity, and analysis are integrated into a diverse and rigorous program preparing students for graduate school or success in their chosen professional fields.
Social and professional activities available to students include the Actuarial Science Club, the Bradley Investment Organization, and the Financial Management Association and its National Honor Society.
Actuarial Science – Business Major
A career in actuarial science is widely recognized as one of the most attractive professions available to college graduates. Actuaries apply a unique set of business and mathematical skills in solving financial and social problems. Examples of organizations employing actuaries include insurance companies, public utilities, and select regulatory agencies.
The actuarial science major is a cooperative effort between the Finance and Quantitative Methods Department and the Department of Mathematics and is based on the premise that successful actuaries have mastered essential business and risk management and insurance knowledge along with specific actuarial mathematics skills.
The objective of Bradley's actuarial science-business program is to prepare majors for successful careers as actuaries. Required courses include several which help students prepare for several of the standard actuarial exams administered by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
A list of the program requirements is provided below, along with a recommended course sequence for actuarial science-business (ASB) majors.
Departmental requirements for an actuarial science – business major
- Complete the business core, substituting MTH 325 and 326 for QM 262 and 263, respectively; and substituting IME 313 for BMA 353.
- Actuarial Science Business (ASB) requirements
- All students must successfully complete the following courses:
- BMA 175 Introduction to Developing Business Applications
- MTH 121 Calculus I
- MTH 122 Calculus II
- MTH 223 Calculus III
- MTH 207 Elementary Linear Algebra with applications
- MTH 325 Probability and Statistics I
- MTH 326 Probability and Statistics II
- MTH 335 Topics in Actuarial Science
- MTH 335 Topics in Actuarial Science (repeated under different topics)
- MTH 427 Applied Statistical Methods
- IME 313 Operations Research I
- ECO 301 Money and Banking,
- FIN 325 Investment Analysis
- FIN 327 Derivatives
- FIN 328 Financial Institutions and Markets
- FIN 423 Advanced Business Finance
- FIN 425 Portfolio Theory
- ASB 315 Risk and Insurance.
A recommended course sequence for actuarial science–business majors is shown below. Elective courses should be chosen with care to ensure that the University general education requirements are satisfied.
Freshman Year
- ATG 157 Accounting Principles – Financial 3
- ATG 158 Accounting Principles – Managerial 3
- BUS 100 Contemporary Business 3
- COM 103 The Oral Communication Process 3
- ENG 101 English Composition 3
- MTH 121 Calculus I 4
- MTH 122 Calculus II 4
- General Education Requirements 8
- BMA 172 / Competency Exam 1
- 32 hours
Sophomore Year
- BUS 210 Team Dynamics 1
- BMA 175 Introduction to Developing Business Applications 3
- ECO 221 Principles of Microeconomics 3
- ECO 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
- MTH 223 Calculus III 4
- MTH 207 Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications 3
- MTH 325 Probability and Statistics I 3
- General Education Requirements 8
- Behavioral Science Requirements 3
- 31 hours
Junior Year
- BMA 342 Legal Environment of Business 3
- BMA 352 Managing in Organizations 3
- BUS 220 Career Planning Strategies 1
- FIN 322 Business Finance 3
- IB 306 Introduction to International Business 2
- IME 313 Operations Research I 3
- MTH 326 Probability and Statistics II 3
- MTH 335 Topics in Actuarial Science (taken twice under different topics) 3
- General Education Requirements 3
- Two courses chosen from:
- 30 hours
Senior Year
- One additional course from the group:
- ENG 300, 301, 304, 305, or 306 3
- MTH 427 Applied Statistical Methods 3
- MTH 335 Topics in Actuarial Science (taken twice under different topics) 3
- MTG 315 Principles of Marketing 3
- BMA 372 Management Information Systems 3
- BMA 452 Strategic Management and Business Policy 4
- Behavioral Science Requirements 3
- Free Electives 6
- 31 hours
BS/BA-MSQF 3:2 Program
The Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods offers an integrated Bachelor's (BS or BA) and Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) degree. In this integrated program (commonly referred to as a 3:2 program), students initiate their studies by applying in writing. Freshmen apply upon entering the university. Admission to the BS/BA-MSQF program is based on their ACT or SAT score, class standing in the upper 15 percent of their graduating class, and two academic letters of recommendation.
Initiation of the 3:2 BS/BA-MSQF track is available when students are admitted to Bradley University and through their junior year. Students may transfer from other majors or programs by applying in writing. Admission for transfer students is based upon ACT or SAT, grade point average (minimum acceptable is 3.0), and two academic letters of recommendation.
Students in the BS/BA-MSQF program may take 500-level courses during their senior year (90 or more credit hours) so long as course prerequisites are satisfied. When a BS/BA-MSQF student accumulates 90 credit hours and maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average, the student is admitted to the MSQF program.
The BS/BA-MSQF undergraduate track requires 124 credit hours as outlined below and provides the foundation for the graduate-level courses required for the BS/BA-MSQF. Upon completion of 124 credit hours and all requirements listed below, the student would receive a BS or BA degree. BS/BA-MSQF candidates begin their graduate status upon receipt of their BS/BA degree. Subsequent to completion of the requirements in the graduate catalog, a student receives the Master of Science in Quantitative Finance degree. Students who fail to meet the requirements or who do not qualify for admission to the MSQF by the end of their senior year may still earn a BS or BA degree in finance by completing all courses required for the undergraduate finance degree. (See "Finance Major" below.)
The 3:2 BS/BA-MSQF track offers students greater availability of financial aid and earlier guarantee of admission to the graduate program (see the Graduate Catalog for specific requirements). The track also provides the student with the mathematical concepts, tools, and techniques needed for many advanced finance-related positions in both the private and public sectors and subsequent graduate studies.
While the Graduate Catalog provides a complete description of the MSQF program requirements, the following are specific course requirements at the undergraduate level in addition to or in lieu of the college core and university general education requirements:
- MTH 121 Calculus I (meets math general education requirement) 4
- MTH 325 Probability & Statistics I (in lieu of FCBA core requirement QM 262) 3
- MTH 326 Probability & Statistics II (in lieu of FCBA core requirement QM 263) 3
- FIN 325 Investment Analysis 3
- FIN 327 Derivatives I 3
- FIN 328 Financial Markets and Institutions 3
- FIN 425 Portfolio Theory 3
- FIN 494 Financial Strategy 3
- FIN Electives 2
- MTH 122 Calculus II 4
- MTH 207 Elementary Linear Algebra 3
- MTH 223 Calculus III 4
- MTH 345 Differential Equations 3
- BMA 175 Introduction to Developing Business Applications 3
Note: If a BS/BA-MSQF student chooses to opt out of the program but still wishes to pursue a BS or BA degree as an undergraduate finance major, the finance courses listed above would count as part of the finance requirements listed in the "Finance Major" section.
Finance Major
Finance is the art and science of managing money and claims against money. The study of finance involves an analytic treatment of decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Graduates of this program are prepared to enter the dynamic and challenging world of finance or to continue their education in graduate school. MBA and MS in finance programs and law schools attract many graduates. The finance major enables students to understand the problems of obtaining and using monetary resources. Students select options preparing them for work in corporate finance, the securities area, futures, forward markets, options markets, real estate, insurance, or personal financial planning. International Financial Management and Financial Institutions and Markets courses are sometimes offered off campus in locations such as London and New York City.
Students interested in corporate finance select courses providing a background in the various financial elements of corporate activities. Typically, financial management decisions involve capital budgeting and financing decisions as well as the daily activities associated with allocating and obtaining funds. A variety of optimization and modelling techniques are studied. The ability to develop a sound financial analysis of an opportunity is emphasized.
Students interested in the securities area select courses that will develop their skills in analyzing and selecting investment opportunities. Portfolio analysis as well as identification of individual security characteristics are stressed. The markets for securities of all types, domestic and international, are studied to provide an understanding of their opportunities and constraints. Implications of market efficiency are considered. The ability to develop a worthwhile and unique analysis of investments is emphasized.
Markets and Institutions
Students interested in financial institutions such as insurance companies, banks, pension funds, and finance companies select courses that will prepare them for positions in these organizations. Modern technology, globalization and newer ideas associated with managing financial institutions are of particular importance. The decision-making ability needed for proper management of progressive organizations is developed through a variety of rigorous courses.
The curriculum structure is suitable for students planning graduate study or entrepreneurial activities. Many past students now own and operate their own businesses. Due to the highly quantitative nature of many areas of finance, the entering student is advised to have a strong mathematics background. Three years of algebra, one year of geometry, and a semester of trigonometry are recommended. It is also helpful for entering students to have and be able to use a personal computer.
Departmental requirements for a finance major
- A total of 24 hours in finance courses including the core: FIN 322 Business Finance, FIN 325 Investment Analysis, FIN 328 Financial Institutions and Markets.
- FIN 494, Financial Strategy, plus a minimum of 3 additional hours in finance courses at the senior (4xx) level. These classes count as part of the required 24 hours in finance.
- Three hours from courses designated as "tools courses," selected from:
- QM 326 Business Forecasting
- QM 364 Decision Support Systems
- ECO 319 Introduction to Econometrics
- ECO 418 Mathematical Economics
- FIN 323 International Financial Management
- ECO 390 International Monetary Economics
- ECO 391 International Trade
Note: FIN 323 also counts as part of the required 24 hours in finance. ECO 390 and 391 also count as the junior-senior level economics course required by the college.
An illustrative course sequence follows. Elective courses should be chosen with care to ensure that the University general education and Foster College of Business Administration requirements are met.
Freshman Year
- BUS 100 Contemporary Business 3
- ENG 101 English Composition 3
- MTH 115 or 121 Calculus I 4
- QM 260 Quantitative Methods in Finance 3
- ATG 157 Accounting Principles - Financial 3
- COM 103 The Oral Communication Process 3
- Programming Language (Section F) 3
- General Education and/or Behavioral Science 8
- BMA 172 / Competency Exam 1
- 31 hours
Sophomore Year
- ATG 158 Accounting Principles 3
- BUS 210 Team Dynamics 1
- ECO 221 Principles of Microeconomics 3
- ECO 222 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
- QM 262 Quantitative Analysis I 3
- QM 263 Quantitative Analysis II 3
- General Education, Behavioral Science, Finance Elective (FIN 220) and/or Tools Course (Section C, ATG 204) 16
- 32 hours
Junior Year
- ENG 300, 301, 304, 305, or 306 Advanced Writing 3
- FIN 322 Business Finance 3
- MTG 315 Principles of Marketing 3
- IB 306 Introduction to International Business 2
- BMA 342 Legal Environment of Business 3
- BMA 352 Managing in Organizations 3
- BMA 372 Management Information Systems 3
- BUS 220 Career Planning Strategies 1
- Finance Electives (Consider Section D, FIN 323) 6
- Tools Course (Section C), Finance Elective, General Education and/or Free Electives 3
- 30 hours
Senior Year
- BMA 353 Operations Management 3
- ECO Junior-Senior Elective (Consider Section D, ECO 390 or 391) 3
- Finance Electives (Consider Section D, FIN 323) 6
- Senior Finance Elective 3
- FIN 494 Financial Strategy 3
- BMA 452 Strategic Management and Business Policy 4
- International Requirement (Section D) or Free Elective 3
- General Education, Finance Elective, and/or Free Electives 6
- 31 hours
Decision Analysis Minor
The minor in Decision Analysis is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of mathematical and quantitative tools essential to sound decision-making. All areas of academic study such as sociology, psychology, and health sciences, may benefit from the application of analytical thought. Thus, this program will assist students in all majors across campus in formulating optimal solutions to common problems they will encounter in their professional lives. Students enrolled in the Decision Analysis program will acquire the skills to critically evaluate alternative solutions to complex questions in an analytical and pragmatic manner. Upon graduation these students will find themselves better prepared to assume responsible positions of authority and to perform their professional duties in a resourceful and productive manner.
In addition to the University requirements and those imposed by the student's college, a minor in Decision Analysis must complete the following or their equivalents:
- QM 262 - Quantitative Analysis I (3 hours)
- QM 263 - Quantitative Analysis II (3 hours)
Nine (9) hours from Groups A and B with at least six (6) from Group A
Group A:
- QM 326 - Business Forecasting (3 hours)
- QM 364 - Decision Support Systems (3 hours)
- QM 369 - Topics in Quantitative Methods (3 hours)
Group B:
- ECO 319 - Introduction to Econometrics (3 hours)
- ECO 418 - Mathematical Economics (3 hours)
- QM 498 - Independent Study in Quantitative Methods (1-3 hours) or a quantitative methods course in the student's major if approved by the FQM Department
Students whose major is from the Foster College of Business Administration must have at least 12 hours in courses that are unique from those used to fulfill their major requirements. Students should consult their academic advisor.


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BERKELEY - UCLA's true colors finally showed Saturday.
You should have seen this type of performance coming from Jim Mora's football team.
UCLA was ugly, undisciplined and turnover-prone against Cal, one of the Pac-12 doormats.
In the first half, the Bruins had three turnovers, seven penalties and a missed field goal.
It should be no surprise then, that UCLA trailed Cal, 16-7 at halftime. For every personal foul penalty and illegal substitution and broken pass route, UCLA could blame only itself for the hole it dug in Berkeley on a night Cal rededicated the renovated Memorial Stadium.
UCLA had a great win against Nebraska earlier this year. It was a signature victory for Mora. Hidden beneath that 28-point win at Colorado was a litany of mistakes.
Fans chose not to look at those and were comforted by a win on the road. UCLA was 4-1, and why would anything matter? The Bruins need just two victories to become bowl eligible, but if they keep playing like this who knows?
On Cal's first series Bruins defensive lineman Datone Jones was flagged for an offside penalty, and that was just the start of mistakes.
Mistakes are the sign of an undisciplined team.
It's unbelievable UCLA would be so sloppy two weeks in a row. It's inexcusable as well.
UCLA turned that turnover into seven points when Cassius Marsh - a defensive tackle who changed into No. 99 for offense - scored on a 4-yard touchdown pass as quarterback Brett Hundley found him on a rollout.
The Bruins never scored again the first half. Mora trotted out Ka'imi Fairbairn - who missed 33 percent of his field goals through the first five games - and he missed from 45 yards.
When will Mora make Jeff Locke add kicker to his duties again? I get that he's an All-American punter, but UCLA is losing out on crucial points. Fairbairn has missed 5 of 13 field goals. He has missed 38 percent of the time.
Sounds like it's time for a change.
I'd rather give up 10 yards a punt - if in fact, that would be the fear of having him do double duty by kicking field goals as well - than points.
Locke made 2 of 3 field goals last year, including field goals of 49 and 51 yards against Texas.
He's got range.
Mora is leaving that weapon on the bench. It couldn't hurt to try him out.
UCLA finally got back on the scoreboard again in the third quarter on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Hundley to tight end Joe Fauria.
Then on the next series, Marsh was called for a defensive penalty on third down.
First down by penalty for the Bears. The worst kind of penalty.
The Bruins muffed a kickoff return in the first half when Stephen Manfro was run into by a teammate, and Cal turned that miscue into points.
Hundley also lost a fumble. He was intercepted by Kameron Jackson late in the second half, and there wasn't a Bruin in the end zone to try to play defensive back and keep Jackson from making an uncontested interception. Shaq Evans broke off his route, so there was a miscommunication between quarterback and receiver.
It was just a comedy of errors.
Win or lose Saturday, UCLA looked lost. The Bruins had no discipline.They were sloppy and mistake-prone. Just like last week. Only last week, UCLA won.
On Saturday, UCLA trailed by 15 points at the end of the third quarter.


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I picked up my race packet and walked back to my car, where I sat for a while trying to warm up. It was a misty and cool morning, which was bad for waiting but good for the running part! The race packet had one of the oddest hodgepodge of goodies I've ever seen. I mean I don't typically get a dog treat in my race packet. Luckily, I also got a toothbrush, so at least I could brush my teeth after fueling up for the race with a dog biscuit. Okay, so truthfully I saved the dog biscuit for Scooter, who really loved it.
The race started right on time. I went out fast and tried to hold. The mist was so thick you couldn't see much at one point. I loved that! There were no mile markers and I didn't wear a watch, so I just ran by heart. The course is really quite flat - there are some small grades but nothing that could actually qualify for a hill.
At the halfway point I kind of realized I was the third female. And that there were two other females on my tail, so I'd better hold strong and push if I wanted to hold my lead. I was hoping the two females behind me weren't planning to run a negative split, because I knew I couldn't go any faster. Getting an overall award is really rare for me, as I'm not very fast, but if there's an opportunity it does motivate me to perform well. Luckily, this race I didn't have anything holding me back - no asthma, no nausea, no side stitch. I just felt great and I dug deep and ran.
I was thrilled to cross the finish line in 23:20. That's not a PR for me, but it's a significant improvement from where I've been. The race may have been short - I wouldn't be surprised because I was really expecting to run in the 24 minute range. But the one lady's Garmin I checked did say 3.11. And in the end, I was the 3rd overall female, so I got a very nice plaque plus two $15 Road ID gift certificates.
Alison Hart contacted me yesterday and said that she was thrilled with the response to her book giveaway, and she would be happy to give away two copies of her book! So hooray for two winner, and thanks to Alison! The winners of Alison Hart's book Risky Chance are Valerie from For the Love of Pete and In the Hammock Blog. Congrats to Valerie and In the Hammock Blog, and thanks so much to all who entered!


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I've had gynecomastia for several years and could never go out in public without a shirt or even wear tight fitting clothes. I'm 5'9" 170lbs, not overweight which made it so difficult.
My Dr. here in Spokane performed my operation on June 18 2009 and I'm looking forward to positive results.
It's now exactly three weeks after Vaser gynecomastia surgery and I have the same amount of swelling as I did two weeks ago. The pectoral region seems squishy and there is substantial swelling, being able to push the fluid around. Will the swelling subside or is it possible for fluid accumulation to remain indefinitely? The swelling is more pronounced in the left than in the right (see pictures).


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"Trying to get more vegetables into your diet? This skillet dish is a great way!" assures Sally Hook of Montgomery, Texas. It's also a great entree for those on a low-carb diet.
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- 1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 small eggplant, peeled and cubed
- 1 small zucchini, finely chopped
- 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a large skillet, saute kielbasa and onion until sausage is browned and onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the eggplant, zucchini and green pepper; saute 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the tomato, salt, basil, oregano and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.
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Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate, January 6, 2012
This lesson focuses on the January 6, 2012, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment Situation" announcement of employment data and the unemployment rate for the month of December, 2011. This lesson introduces the basic concepts of the BLS employment and unemployment data. The meaning and importance of the data are discussed. Assessment exercises are included for reinforcing knowledge of the concepts.
Business Cycles, Full Employment, Labor Force, Macroeconomic Indicators, Types of Unemployment, Unemployment, Unemployment Rate
- Review the most recently reported U.S. employment and unemployment data.
- Determine the changes in U.S. employment and unemployment from the past month and year.
- Determine the factors that have influenced the change in the U.S. unemployment rate.
- Explain the implications of the employment and unemployment data for individuals, population groups, and the U.S. economy.
Current Key Economic Indicatorsas of November 30, -0001
Each month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases data from the monthly "Household Survey" conducted by the Bureau of the Census, providing a comprehensive body of information on the employment and unemployment experience of the U.S. population, classified by age, sex, race, and a variety of other characteristics.
The BLS also conducts the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program, surveying about 150,000 businesses and government agencies, representing approximately 390,000 individual work sites, in order to provide detailed industry data on employment, hours, and earnings of workers on nonfarm payrolls.
The BLS compiles information from these sources and announces the monthly "Employment Situation," reporting the current U.S. employment and unemployment data estimates. The monthly announcement reports employment data from the previous full month.
This lesson is about the January 6, 2012, BLS announcement, "Employment Situation: December 2011 ." This lesson will introduce the basic concepts and data for employment and unemployment.
"Employment and Unemployment Rate" Focus on Economic Data Lesson Schedule
During the second half of the 2011-2012 school year, (January-May), EconEdLink will publish four Focus on Economic Data lessons on employment and the unemployment rate. During this time period, the lessons will begin with the 'basics' in September (this lesson) and progressively focus more on complex data, issues and comparisons. All monthly Focuses on Economic Data will include the current data and significant recent changes.
- January 2012: employment and unemployment data basics. What is employment? What is the unemployment rate? How are they measured? What is the current data? What do they mean?
- February 2012: details and issues about the measurement and meaning of employment and unemployment, adding concepts such as underemployment, full employment, etc.
- March 2012: detailed breakdown of the data by region and industry (trends, identifying trends and comparisons of regions and demographic groups
- April 2012: the relationships of employment and unemployment data to other economic data, such as GDP, CPI, etc., and the business cycle.
- May 2012: Year-end employment and unemployment summary
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: The Current Population Survey (CPS): This site contains a monthly survey of households conducted by the Bureau of Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It provides a comprehensive body of data on the: labor force, employment, unemployment and persons not in the labor force. www.bls.gov/cps/
- Fact Sheet on Seasonal Adjustment in the CPI, http://www.bls.gov/cpi/cpisaqanda.htm
- Labor and Productivity Costs: This BLS site provides full historical annual and quarterly measures of labor productivity and costs in the U.S. www.bls.gov/lpc/
- Productivity and Costs Report, Q3 2011: The following links provide productivity and cost reports for a number of economic sectors in the U.S. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/prod2.nr0.htm
- Historical Changes in Employment: This BLS site provides employment percentages dating back to 1939. http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?data_tool=latest_numbers&series_id=CES0000000001&output_view=net_1mth
- Historical Unemployment Rate: This BLS site provides unemployment data dating back to 1948. http://data.bls.gov/PDQ/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?data_tool=latest_numbers&series_id=LNS14000000
- Ranks of Discouraged Workers and Others Marginally Attached to the Labor Force Rise During Recession: This report addressed the long-standing issue of the importance of including discouraged and marginally attached workers in determining the real level of unemployment. www.bls.gov/opub/ils/pdf/opbils74.pdf
- BLS, Employment and Unemployment FAQs.http://www.bls.gov/cps/#faq
Key Economic Indicatorsas of January 6, 2012
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers was unchanged in November after decreasing 0.1 percent in October. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in November after increasing 0.1 percent in October.
Employment and Unemployment
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 200,000 in December (2011), and the unemployment rate, at 8.5 percent, continued to trend down. Job gains occurred in transportation and warehousing, retail trade, manufacturing, health care, and mining.
Real GDP
Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the third quarter of 2011 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Federal Reserve
The FOMC decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to 1/4 percent and currently anticipates that economic conditions--including low rates of resource utilization and a subdued outlook for inflation over the medium run--are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate at least through mid-2013.
At the end of 2011, the "Misery Index" of the U.S. economy was 11.9. The Misery Index is a hybrid indicator, a combination of the unemployment rate and the rate of inflation. By the end of 2011, the increase in the CPI-U (annualized November data) was about 3.4 percent and the U.S. unemployment rate was 8.5 percent. That made the Misery Index 11.9, slightly less than the past seven months, but somewhat higher than the average over the past twenty years. (Source: "U.S. Misery Index," URL: http://www.miseryindex.us )
The Misery Index was devised by Economist Arthur Okun, an advisor to President Johnson in the 1960s. The index is seen by many as a good measure of the health of the economy, combining two factors that impact people directly. The Misery Index is not "official" data, but it does reflect the BLS data in a larger sense.
The Misery Index reached a recent high of 21.98 in June, 1980, when the unemployment rate was 7.6 percent and the rate of inflation reached almost 14.4 percent. In contrast, the recent low was 5.74 in April, 1998, when the unemployment rate was4.3 percent and inflation was just 1.44 percent.
[Teacher Note: Tell your students: If you look at the history of the Misery Index, you will see times when there was very high unemployment and low inflation, times when there was high inflation and low unemployment, and every other combination. Ask: Can you find a time when there was both high unemployment and high inflation - so-called "stagflation"? For more information and the history of the Misery Index, go to "The U.S. Misery Index" website, URL: http://www.miseryindex.us .]
[Teacher Note: For a good lesson about the historical impact of economic conditions on presidential elections, see the Council for Economic Education's publication Focus: Understanding Economics in Civics and Government, lesson 8, "Economic Misery and Presidential Elections," Page 99.]
Following the Misery Index provides another way to look at the up and down cycles of the economy. Keeping the Misery Index in mind, take a look at the December 2011, employment and unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
[Teacher Note: Students may have different opinions about the meaning of the Misery Index. Is it a good measure of the economy's well-being?]
The Employment Situation – December 2011
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Released: January 6, 2012
"Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 200,000 in December, and the unemployment rate, at 8.5 percent, continued to trend down, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in transportation and warehousing, retail trade, manufacturing, health care, and mining."
According to the BLS report, total private sector employment increased by 212,000 jobs, but was slightly offset by a 12,000 job decrease in government payrolls. The report noted that, "Both the number of unemployed persons (13.1 million) and the unemployment rate (8.5 percent) continued to trend down in December. The unemployment rate has declined by 0.6 percentage point since August."
December was the sixth straight month that the U.S. economy has created at least 100,000 jobs. The conventional wisdom is that it takes growth of at least 100,000 jobs each month just to keep pace with the natural growth of the labor force. Fewer new jobs than that will increase the unemployment rate.
The Misery index dropped to 11.9 in December, 2011, after a recent high of 12.97 in September. During the recent recession, the Misery Index has been somewhat lower due to very low inflation. This is unlike the 1980s when both the inflation rate and unemployment were high. From 2008 to now, most of the total Misery index has been from high unemployment.
Who are the Unemployed?
According to the BLS definition, unemployed persons are, "Persons aged 16 years and older who had no employment during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment sometime during the 4-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed." (BLS Glossary URL: http://www.bls.gov/bls/glossary.htm )
Those under age 16, in school, incarcerated, or somehow institutionalized are not included in the labor force and, thus, are not eligible to be counted as unemployed or employed. To be counted, you have to have not worked during the week of the BLS survey and must have been looking for a job.
[Teacher Note: Ask: Why are those under 16, in school, incarcerated or institutionalized not counted as part of the labor force? They are usually not available to work full-time.]
What is the unemployment rate?
The unemployment rate is the number unemployed persons as a percent of the civilian labor force. For instance, if there are one million people in a nation's civilian labor force and 100,000 of them are unemployed, the nation's unemployment rate is 10 percent. 100,000 divided by 1,000,000 is .10 - expressed as 10 percent.
[Teacher Note: Given the appropriate data, students should be able to determine a nation's unemployment rate. Try these examples:
Labor force: 125,000,000; Unemployed: 6,000,000. What is the unemployment rate? (4.8%)
Labor force: 230,000,000; Unemployed: 18,500,000. What is the unemployment rate? (8.0%)
Labor force: 82,600,000; Employed: 80,100,000. What is the unemployment rate? (Hint: if 80,100,000 are employed, then only 2,500,000 are unemployed) (3.0%)]
The U.S. unemployment rate in December, 2011, was 8.5 percent, 0.1 percent lower than the previous month, November, 2011. Figure 1, below, shows the recent history of the U.S. unemployment rate since 1990. Note the periods of increases and decreases that generally correspond with the business cycles. The higher levels of unemployment beginning in December, 2007, and reaching over 10 percent in 2009, represent the most recent recession.
[Teacher Note: Help your students identify pattern of the "business cycles" in Figure 1. Remember, the business cycles consist of periods of growth, peak, decline and trough. You may see the patterns of the cycles in the employment and the real GDP growth figures in the EconEdLink lessons. For more about business cycles, go to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) webpage: http://www.nber.org/cycles.html .]
Determining the U.S. Unemployment Rate, December 2011
- Civilian Labor Force 153,887,000
- Employed 140,790,000
- Unemployed 13,079,000
13,079,000 divided by 153,887,000 equals 8.5 (8.5 percent)
Note: The totals may not add-up exactly, due to rounding.
Household Survey Data - Unemployment
As usual, the burden of unemployment was not evenly distributed among demographic groups or around the nation. Figure 2, below shows the unemployment rate by demographic group in December, 2011. If you look at the historical data, the pattern of unemployment rates for these demographic groups has remained somewhat constant over recent years.
[Teacher Note: The BLS provides an online tool to select specific employment and unemployment data, including historical unemployment rates by demographic group. URL: ' ]
Figure 3, below, shows the breakdown of unemployment rates in the U.S. by educational attainment.
BLS data tells us that "education pays" in more than one way. Those with higher educational attainment typically earn higher incomes and they are less likely to be unemployed. For more information on the relationship between educational attainment, median income, and unemployment rates, see the BLS "Education Pays" webpage, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm.
[Teacher Note: Ask: How does education pay?]
Who are the "employed"?
According to the BLS Glossary, employed persons are "persons 16 years and over in the civilian non-institutional population who, during the reference week, (a) did any work at all (at least 1 hour) as paid employees; worked in their own business, profession, or on their own farm, or worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family; and (b) all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, childcare problems, maternity or paternity leave, labor-management dispute, job training, or other family or personal reasons, whether or not they were paid for the time off or were seeking other jobs."
Note: if you worked just one hour for pay during the survey week, you were "employed."
[Teacher Note: Ask your students: Is one hour of paid work in a week meaningful employment? Should someone who works for, say, just five hours in a week be counted as fully "employed"? What about a person who has given-up looking for a job? Is that person "unemployed." The BLS definition says no. What do you think?]
What is payroll employment?
"Employment is the total number of persons on establishment payrolls employed full or part time who received pay for any part of the pay period which includes the 12th day of the month. Temporary and intermittent employees are included, as are any workers who are on paid sick leave, on paid holiday, or who work during only part of the specified pay period. A striking worker who only works a small portion of the survey period, and is paid, would be included as employed under the CES definitions. Persons on the payroll of more than one establishment are counted in each establishment. Data exclude proprietors, self-employed, unpaid family or volunteer workers, farm workers, and domestic workers. Persons on layoff the entire pay period, on leave without pay, on strike for the entire period or who have not yet reported for work are not counted as employed. Government employment covers only civilian workers."
Counting the number of jobs, workers, or employment is sometimes difficult. Some people have multiple jobs. Some people are not legally working. Some people are not paid, but do contribute to the nation's output of goods and services. Why aren't the owners of small businesses counted in the number of employed?
[Teacher Note: Ask your students: What do you think is a good definition of "employment."]
Types of Unemployment - BLS Definitions
There are generally three types of unemployment typically identified by economists, each of which describes the particular circumstances of the individual and their employment situation.
Frictional unemployment is temporary unemployment arising from the normal job search process. Frictional unemployment helps the economy function more efficiently as it simply refers to those people who are seeking better or more convenient jobs and those who are graduating and just entering the job market. Some frictional unemployment will always exist in any economy.
Structural unemployment is the result of changes in the economy caused by technological progress and changes in the demand for goods and services. Structural changes eliminate some jobs in certain sectors of the economy and create new jobs in faster growing areas. Persons who are structurally unemployed do not have appropriate job skills and may face prolonged periods of unemployment, as they must often be retrained or relocate in order to find employment.
- Cyclical unemployment is unemployment caused by a drop in economic activity. This type of unemployment can hit many different industries and is caused by a general downturn in the business cycle. Lower demand for goods and services reduces the demand for workers. Much of the increase in unemployment in 2008 was cyclical as a result of the economic downturn and recession.
The BLS publishes monthly data on "Unemployed Persons by Reason for Unemployment" as part of the Employment Situation report (Table A-11). This data does not distinguish between the "types" of unemployment listed above. Take a look: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t11.htm.
[Teacher Note: Students should be able to give example of individuals who are unemployed and determine their category. Students can write case studies about why someone is unemployed. Example: Mary lost her job in the steel mill when the production of steel moved to regions with lower wage rates. (structural unemployment)]
At the levels of unemployment that economists consider to be the lowest possible sustainable levels (discussed below), the only unemployment that exists is due to friction in labor markets and structural changes in the economy.
Full Employment
Economists define the approximate unemployment rate that is 'full employment'. If unemployment falls to a very low rate, there will be upward pressure on prices. If unemployment rises to a very high rate, there will downward pressure on prices or prices will remain steady. In the middle is a level, or more likely a range, where there is not pressure on wages to rise or fall. That is, generally, the full employment rate of unemployment.
Economists do not agree or know for certain what that rate is and it does change over time. A consensus estimate is that the full employment rate of unemployment is currently between 4.5 and 5.0 percent of the labor force being unemployed. Today, some economists suggest that, due to technology and business trends, the level of full employment has changed and the "natural rate of unemployment" may be somewhat higher. Evidence of this is that U.S. output has increased without a corresponding increase in employment.
Additional Unemployment Data - December 2011
The BLS also tracks the length of unemployment. In December, "The number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) was little changed at 5.6 million and accounted for 42.5 percent of the unemployed." (See table A-12.) The length of unemployment during this recession has been especially long.
The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the total civilian noninstitutionalized population who are in the labor force (employed plus unemployed.) In December, "The civilian labor force participation rate (64.0 percent) and the employment-population ratio (58.5 percent) were both unchanged over the month." (See table A-1.)
The BLS tracks those who are not fully employed in several ways. "The number of persons employed part time for economic reasons (sometimes referred to as involuntary part-time workers) declined by 371,000 to 8.1 million in December. These individuals were working part time because their hours had been cut back or because they were unable to find a full-time job." (See table A-8.)
"About 2.5 million persons were marginally attached to the labor force in December, little different from a year earlier. (The data are not seasonally adjusted.) These individuals were not in the labor force, wanted and were available for work, and had looked for a job sometime in the prior 12 months. They were not counted as unemployed because they had not searched for work in the 4 weeks preceding the survey." (See table A-16.)
"Among the marginally attached, there were 945,000 discouraged workers in December, a decrease of 373,000 from a year earlier. (The data are not seasonally adjusted.) Discouraged workers are persons not currently looking for work because they believe no jobs are available for them. The remaining 1.6 million persons marginally attached to the labor force in December had not searched for work in the 4 weeks preceding the survey for reasons such as school attendance or family responsibilities."
Teacher Note: Ask: Is a discouraged worker unemployed? Not according to the BLS definition. What do your students think?]
Establishment Survey Data - Employment
"Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 200,000 in December. Over the past 12 months, nonfarm payroll employment has risen by 1.6 million. Employment in the private sector rose by 212,000 in December and by 1.9 million over the year. Government employment changed little over the month but fell by 280,000 over the year." (See table B-1.)
Employment Data by Industry Group, December, 2011
As usual, in December, there was growth in some industries and lob losses in others. The monthly changes in selected major industry groups are listed in Figure 4, below. The biggest job gains were in transportation and wholesale trade, common indicators of future growth.
[Teacher Note: Students can discuss which industries are important to their school's area. If manufacturing is a critical local industry, how has their region done in recent years as manufacturing employment has decreased?]
Workweek Data
The length of the average workweek or the amount that employees work overtime can be an indicator of economic growth or decline. As things get better, employers may choose to pay more overtime rather than fully commit to hiring more full-time workers. An increase in the average workweek is usually a positive sign. In August, the average workweek declined. In manufacturing, the amount of overtime increased.
In December, "The average workweek for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 0.1 hour to 34.4 hours in December. The manufacturing workweek increased by 0.1 hour to 40.5 hours. Factory overtime decreased by 0.1 hour to 3.2 hours. The average workweek for production and nonsupervisory employees on private nonfarm payrolls edged up by 0.1 hour to 33.7 hours." (See tables B-2 and B-7.)
Average Hourly Earnings
"In December, average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose by 4 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $23.24. Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have increased by 2.1 percent. In December, average hourly earnings of private-sector production and nonsupervisory employees were unchanged at $19.54." (See tables B-3 and B-8.)
Revisions of the June and July 2011 Employment Estimates
As is the usual practice, the BLS revised the employment data for the two most recent months, based on new or more complete. "The change in total nonfarm payroll employment for October was revised from +100,000 to +112,000, and the change for November was revised from +120,000 to +100,000." In this case, the upward revision in October was more than offset by a downward revision of the November numbers.
[Teacher Note: For more information, see the BLS employment and unemployment FAQs. URL: http://www.bls.gov/dolfaq/blsfaqtoc.htm ]
[Teacher Note: Discussion Question: Between 2008 and 2011 federal laws extended eligibility for unemployment compensation for up to 99 weeks in states with persistently high unemployment rates. Some argue that longer eligibility for unemployment compensation may, in fact, discourage people from seriously seeking employment. Do you agree or disagree?]
What About Part-time Workers?
According to the BLS, part-time "refers to those who worked 1 to 34 hours during the survey reference week and excludes employed persons who were absent from their jobs for the entire week." These people are counted in the labor market as employed.
Some people work part-time for economic reasons, "those who worked 1 to 34 hours during the reference week for an economic reason such as slack work or unfavorable business conditions, inability to find full-time work, or seasonal declines in demand."
Some people worked part-time for noneconomic reasons, "such as "persons who usually work part time for noneconomic reasons such as childcare problems, family or personal obligations, school or training, retirement or Social Security limits on earnings, and other reasons."
Labor Force
In December, 2011, about 87 million people in the United States were "not in the labor force," and not counted as employed or unemployed. Who were they?
The BLS explains: "Labor force measures are based on the civilian noninstitutional population 16 years old and over. Excluded are persons under 16 years of age, all persons confined to institutions such as nursing homes and prisons, and persons on active duty in the Armed Forces. As mentioned previously, the labor force is made up of the employed and the unemployed. The remainder—those who have no job and are not looking for one—are counted as "not in the labor force." Many who are not in the labor force are going to school or are retired. Family responsibilities keep others out of the labor force."
- Those under age 16 are not in the labor force.
- Those who are retired and not working are not in the labor force.
- Those in the military are not in the labor force.
- Those who are institutionalized (incarceration or hospitalized) are not in the labor force.
- Those who have not sought work in 4 weeks are not in the labor force.
- Those who simply do not have to or want to work are not in the labor force.
Alternative Measurements of Unemployment
The BLS explains, "there is only one official definition of unemployment, and that was discussed above (in the lesson). However, some have argued that this measure is too restricted, and that it does not adequately capture the breadth of labor market problems. For this reason, economists at BLS developed a set of alternative measures of labor underutilization . These measures are published every month in the Employment Situation news release. They range from a very limited measure that includes only those who have been unemployed (as officially defined) for 15 weeks or more to a very broad one that includes total unemployed (as officially defined), all persons marginally attached to the labor force, and all individuals employed part time for economic reasons."
- U-1 Persons unemployed 15 weeks or longer as a percent of the civilian labor force
- U-2 Job losers as a percent of the civilian labor force
- U-3 Unemployed persons 25 years and over as a percent of the civilian labor force 5.6 for persons 25
- years and over
- U-4 Unemployed full-time job seekers as a percent of the full-time civilian labor force
- U-5 Total unemployed as a percent of the civilian labor force (official unemployment rate)
- U-6 Total full-time job seekers plus 1/2 part-time job seekers plus 1/2 total on part-time for economic reasons as a percent of the civilian labor force less 1/2 of the part-time labor force
- U-7 Total full-time job seekers plus 1/2 part-time job seekers plus 1/2 total on part-time for economic reasons plus discouraged workers as a percent of the civilian labor force plus discouraged workers less ½ of the part-time labor force
[Teacher Note: Ask: Which of these do you think is the most meaningful measurement of unemployment in the economy?]
January 6, 2012, Announcement Tables
- Employment Situation Summary Table A. Household data, seasonally adjusted
- Employment Situation Summary Table B. Establishment data, seasonally adjusted
- Table A-1. Employment status of the civilian population by sex and age
- Table A-2. Employment status of the civilian population by race, sex, and age
- Table A-3. Employment status of the Hispanic or Latino population by sex and age
- Table A-4. Employment status of the civilian population 25 years and over by educational attainment
- Table A-5. Employment status of the civilian population 18 years and over by veteran status, period of service, and sex, not seasonally adjusted
- Table A-6. Employment status of the civilian population by sex, age, and disability status, not seasonally adjusted
- Table A-7. Employment status of the civilian population by nativity and sex, not seasonally adjusted
- Table A-8. Employed persons by class of worker and part-time status
- Average Hourly and Weekly Earnings of all Employees on Private Nonfarm Payrolls by Industry Sector, Seasonally Adjusted Average Hourly and Weekly Earnings of all Employees on Private Nonfarm Payrolls by Industry Sector, Seasonally Adjusted
Short Answer Questions:
1. How is the unemployment rate determined?
[The number of unemployed persons divided by the labor force expressed as a percentage equals the unemployment rate.]
2. What is a "marginally attached" worker?
[Marginally attached workers are persons "not in the labor force who want and are available for work, and who have looked for a job sometime in the prior 12 months (or since the end of their last job if they held one within the past 12 months), but were not counted as unemployed because they had not searched for work in the 4 weeks preceding the survey. Discouraged workers are a subset of the marginally attached."]
In December, 2011, the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 8.5 percent, the lowest level since February, 2009, and after a high of 10 percent in October 2009.
The Misery Index continued the downward trend since mid-2011, primarily because unemployment has decreased and inflation has remained at low level. If growth or global issues put pressure on prices to rise in the coming months, the Misery Index may rise despite a lower unemployment rate. Keep an eye on the Misery Index.
The U.S. economy added 200,000 jobs in December 2011 and may be on the way to a significant recovery. Even at this rate, it will take years to replace the millions of jobs lost during the recession. Creating 200,000 jobs per month will still only create 2.4 million jobs in a year.
[Teacher Note: Ask: How is the U.S. economy doing? Is unemployment dropping enough to be a real sign of recovery?]
Watch the Focus on Economic Data "Employment" and other lessons this spring for updates.
Youth Employment and Unemployment - Summer 2011
Students: In August, 2011, the BLS released data concerning youth employment and unemployment during the late Spring and Summer of 2011. Take a look at this data and compare it to your experiences and those of your friends.
Employment and Unemployment Among Youth - Summer 2011
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Released: August 24, 2011
"From April to July 2011, the number of employed youth 16 to 24 years old rose by 1.7 million to 18.6 million, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This year, the share of young people who were employed in July was 48.8 percent, the lowest July rate on record for the series, which began in 1948. (The month of July typically is the summertime peak in youth employment.) Unemployment among youth increased by 745,000 between April and July, more than last year's increase of 571,000, but well below the levels seen in 2008 and 2009 (1.2 and 1.1 million, respectively). (Because this analysis focuses on the seasonal changes in youth employment and unemployment that occur each spring and summer, the data are not seasonally adjusted.)"
Youth Labor force
"The youth labor force—16- to 24-year-olds working or actively looking for work—grows sharply between April and July each year. During these months, large numbers of high school and college students search for or take summer jobs, and many graduates enter the labor market to look for or begin permanent employment. This summer, the youth labor force grew by 2.4 million, or 11.8 percent, to a total of 22.7 million in July. (See table 1.)"
"The labor force participation rate for all youth—the proportion of the population 16 to 24 years old working or looking for work—was 59.5 percent in July, the lowest July rate on record. The July 2011 rate was down by 1.0 percentage point from July 2010 and was 18.0 percentage points below the peak for that month in 1989 (77.5 percent)."
"The July 2011 labor force participation rate for 16- to 24-year-old men, at 61.4 percent, fell by 1.3 percentage points from a year earlier. The rate for women, at 57.6 percent, edged down over the year. For several decades prior to 1989, the July labor force participation rate for young men showed no clear trend, ranging from 81 to 86 percent. Since July 1989, however, their participation rate for the month declined, falling by about 21 percentage points. The July labor force participation rate for young women peaked in 1989 at 72.4 percent, following a long-term upward trend; their rate has since fallen by about 15 percentage points."
"The July 2011 labor force participation rate for Hispanic youth was 53.6 percent, down by 2.5
percentage points over the year. The rate for whites decreased by 1.0 percentage point to 62.2 percent. The participation rate for young blacks, at 50.2 percent, was down slightly, while the rate for Asian youth (47.9 percent) was little different from last year. (See table 2.)"
Youth Employment
"In July 2011, 18.6 million 16- to 24-year-olds were employed, about the same as last year. This summer's increase in youth employment—from April to July—was 1.7 million, down slightly from last summer (1.8 million). The employment-population ratio for youth—the proportion of the 16- to 24-yearold civilian noninstitutional population that was employed—was 48.8 percent in July, a record low for the series, though only marginally lower than in July 2010. (See table 2.)"
"In July 2011, the employment-population ratios were little changed from a year earlier for all major demographic groups—young men (50.2 percent), women (47.3 percent), whites (52.3 percent), blacks (34.6 percent), Asians (40.5 percent), and Hispanics (42.9 percent)."
"Twenty-six percent of employed youth worked in the leisure and hospitality sector (which includes food services), about the same as in July 2010. Another 21 percent were employed in the retail trade industry, also about the same proportion as last year. (See table 3.)"
Youth Unemployment
"The number of unemployed youth in July 2011 was 4.1 million, down from 4.4 million a year ago. The youth unemployment rate declined by 1.0 percentage point over the year to 18.1 percent in July 2011, after hitting a record high for July in 2010. Among major demographic groups, unemployment rates were lower than a year earlier for young men (18.3 percent) and Asians (15.3 percent), while jobless rates were little changed for young women (17.8 percent), whites (15.9 percent), blacks (31.0 percent), and Hispanics (20.1 percent). (See table 2.)"


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The Maloof Library Series #12: Just a shoe bench
Hi everyone, Here's a Maloof Inspired Shoe Bench built a while back, but the templates and instruction booklet are now available. This one was built from Bubinga, which made it a bit heavier than normal, but will probably outlast my grandkids. Quite a fun little project, especially my favorite part….the handles. Enjoy!


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10 arrests, vandalism mark Seattle May Day march
Ten people were arrested after participants in an anti-capitalist march meandered through downtown Seattle on May Day.
Ten people were arrested after participants in an anti-capitalist march meandered through downtown Seattle on May Day.
A former Kansas man has been convicted in Missouri for his role in a $2.7 million mortgage fraud scheme.
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Who doesn't like to get a little dirty sometimes? It's that time of the year again for the salsa riot, better known as La Tomatina. In Valencia Spain, every third week in August, this festival gives a whole new meaning to "playing with your food".
Participants take their best shot and pelt each other with juicy red tomatoes. Wednesday, August 26, 2009 is this year's big day to get a little messy!
Although this food fight happens on one day, preparation for it is a weeklong festival featuring parades, music, dancing and fireworks. Officially held in the town of Bunol just outside of Valencia, this festival has been a strong tradition since 1945. Possible theories on how this craziness all began vary from a practical joke on a bad musician to a local food fight – but the most popular is that disgruntled townspeople attacked city councilmen with tomatoes during a town celebration.
With so many beautiful luxury hotels in Spain, Hospes Palau de la Mar is the perfect hotel in Valencia to rest up from all the festivities or wash off all of that tomato juice.
Located in the heart of Valencia, and only a 30 min drive east of the La Tomatina showdown in Bunol, this beautifully designed boutique hotel is sure to be a fabulous experience in and of itself. Close to many cultural land marks such as the Palace of Music, Oceanic Museum, Plaza del Toros and the Mediterranean beach makes the Hospes Palau de la Mar is a great pick for visitors of all interests.
Hospes Palau de la Mar is housed in a heritage-listed 19th century stately home which symbolizes the values of the city's inhabitants and their seafaring spirit. Continuing a tradition of fine cuisine and hospitality, the Palau de la Mar (Palace of the Sea) is a modern remodeling of two palace residences in the centre of the city with interior designs by Isabel Lopes and Sandra Tarruella.
Dining at Hospes Palau de la Mar is wonderful with scrumptious morning breakfasts to start your day and elegant dinners presenting a range of local dishes, prepared with the fines Valencian ingredients. Although the city is basking with wonderful eateries, with this hotels culinary talent, you may never want to leave.
The coast of the Mediterranean is always inviting and is sure to take your breath away. Whether you come to participate in the festivities or relax and get away from it all, your trip to Valencia is sure to be an unforgettable one.


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Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
We could talk about you know what, but its not going to change a thing. Lets instead focus on the defensive side of the ball, where the Ravens used some personnel combinations for the first time. While the Ravens put up a game effort, the defense made a number of changes to get playing time for their young core of talent. First the numbers (all of which exclude kneels and the botched field goal, as usual):
Vs. the Rush
32 plays, 121 yards, 3.8 YPC
Best: Bannan 14/41, 2.9
Worst: Pryce 9/41, 4.6, Ngata 26/106, 4.1
Vs. the Pass
40 plays, 263 yards, 6.6 YPP
Best: Bannan 9/10, 1.1, Martin 20/96, 4.8
Worst: Edwards 10/124, 12.4, Gregg 22/183, 8.3
72 plays, 384 yrds,5.3 YPPA
Best: Bannan 23/51, 2.2
Worst: Edwards 27/180, 6.7
By number of Defensive Backs
3: 2 plays, 2 yards (the 2 TDs on 1st and goal at the 1)
4: 47/282, 6.0 YPPA, 1 turnover, 1 sack
6: 8/42, 5.3, 1 TO, 1 sack
The stats by number of pass rushers will have to wait until Friday. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
The Ravens may have had another 10-man play. This was a case where I could not verify that Ivy was on the field although he may have been deep to the offensive right side (ORS). The play occurred on 3rd and 7 on the Browns first possession. Barnes came in as an extra pass rusher, replacing Johnson. Ivy could not be seen by any camera angle, including an initial view from the Ravens end zone. The Browns lined up 4 wide, 2 well wide on the left and 2 fairly close to the right. Landry had press coverage on the ORS slot (Winslow) but rushed the QB. McAlister had soft coverage on the outside ORS. Martin is the lone corner on the OLS, covering both Jurevicius and Edwards, but at the snap, Suggs and Scott both dropped into coverage to the OLS and Reed can be seen streaking in as the ball is thrown complete to Jurevicius. There is no sign of Ivy, but McAlister appears to make a hand signal to a player behind him (I have to assume that was Reed). In any case, it would be odd for Ivy to have left the field when he does not sit out any plays these days (he is removed when the Ravens play their 3-safety goal line secondary), but he has lined up in camera view on every other play this season. For statistical purposes, I have recorded Ivy as in for the play, but I honestly believe the Ravens played with 10. Anyone else see it, hear anything about it, or care to review it?
The 50-yard Anderson to Jurevicius pass play (last play of the 1st quarter) was very odd in that the pass was completed just 8 yards from the line of scrimmage with 42 yards of YAC. In 2006, the Ravens allowed 20 pass plays of 30+ yards, but not a single 1 was completed less than 15 yards from the LoS (Steve Smith had a catch 15 yards from the LoS with 16 yards of YAC in week 6). Id say the Ravens ability to defend such plays is a function of strong LBs, safeties that are typically positioned well, and Ray Lewis ability to sniff out a screen pass a mile away. If you are wondering who was on the field, it was the base starting unit for the game, which now includes Ivy and Edwards.
The Ravens used an assortment of coverage schemes to jam the Browns outside receivers, particularly Braylon Edwards. Scott and Suggs both drew this duty at times. Techniques such as this might have been used occasionally in 2006, but they are much more common this season with the backup secondary members seeing a lot of snaps and the effectiveness of the pass rush is impacted.
Derrick Martin had a good game in the nickel. He was only picked on 1 time for a 10-yard gain, and as you can see above, the Ravens allowed just 3.7 YPPA with 5 DBs.
Jamaine Winborne saw his first significant action, playing 9 snaps, including 2 in the Ravens goal line defense. He did not record a defensive statistic of any sort.
Ronnie Prude, meanwhile, had a significant reduction in playing time. After seeing 62 snaps vs. Cincinnati, including 5 before Ivy was hurt, Prude saw the field for just 2 defensive snaps this week. Pittman was also active, but did not see any action on the defensive side of the ball (he did play special teams).
The Ravens made several thus far unseen changes to get Antwan Barnes playing time. He replaced Johnson 3 times and Scott 4 times. Prior to the Cincy game, Johnson had played every play the entire season, and Scott had missed just 1 play in the opener. Its good to see the Ravens looking forwards, and Barnes had a good game, recording his first NFL tackle (or stat of any type, for that matter) on defense in what is now 94 career snaps. Barnes also hit Anderson as he threw complete to Edwards on the play immediately before the play. For whatever reason, the keeper of the Gamebook did not see his way clear to record a QH. Whats astounding to me is the Ravens willingness to have Barnes replace Scott for the last 2 defensive plays in a game against such a bitter divisional rival.
Ray Lewis had his best game in a very long time, registering 16 tackles (12 solo), a PD, the interception he ran back for a TD, and a fumble recovery. Hes again near the top of the league in tackles and despite all the drama with the torn triceps in week 1, he has missed just 1 play all year (Palmers 39-yard TD pass in the opener). In my opinion this game moved him from dark horse to likely Pro Bowl selection.
How long since Lewis has had a game this dominant? Id say it was 10/6/02 at Cleveland in the Sunday night game in which he was hurt. That night he had a pick, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a PD, and 4 tackles (the **cough** BS media guide **cough** total was 11) tackles. Lewis play in week 4 and 5 of that season represent the highest point in a great career. He willed the Ravens to wins in those 2 nationally televised games and 1st place at 2-2. His cheerleading from the sideline the remainder of that year made the Ravens fun to watch despite the 7-9 record. On that 2002 Sunday night in Cleveland, you may recall he was injured with 14 minutes left in the 3rd quarter while recovering a fumble he had just forced. With Lewis takeaway, the Ravens drove 56 yards on 3 plays to take a 20-0 lead. They would hold on to win 26-21. Heres wishing he has 2 or 3 more good years. However, if it is determined that my current remaining wish total is reviewable, and further review irrefutably indicates that I have only 1 remaining wish, Id rather use it on an UDFA shut down corner to arrive in a future year of my choosing.
Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
Good job as usual :D
So Derrick Martin is at the top of the depth chart amongst the young DBs?
Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
I have a question for you, if you don't mind. Jamaine Winborne has been on and off the team (practice squad) for about 3 years now. I remember seeing him in some preseason games 2 or 3 years ago, where he did a fairly nice job as a DB. Now, he plays safety. What is your opinion of him as a player? Could the Ravens move him to DB and coach him up to an everyday player? I always rooted for him. Thanks.
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Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
Most excellent post Filmstudy. Thanks.Admin Steve :uk:
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Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
Some other candidates for Ray's best:
Playoffs vs. Colts '06
vs Browns at M&T '04 (Black Uni's)
vs. Titans Playoffs '03
vs. Broncos '03
Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
Actually my vote for Ray's best game would be either his Broncos '03 game (garnered him comparisons to LT from Madden), or the Titans playoffs '01 game (Buried McNair and destroyed Eddie George to the point that he was afraid to catch passes out of the backfield, leading to a Ray Ray touchdown, further propelling the Ravens to the AFC Championship game, Superbowl XXXV, etc...)
Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
Yeah - my vote goes to the MNF Denver game. I brought the other games up because "How long since Lewis has had a game this dominant?". So I was looking in reverse-chronological order. But yeah, Denver 02 was his best ever IMO.
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Re: Defensive Notes 11/18/07--Ray's Greatest Game?
Denver '02 was the week before the Cleveland game, on 9/30/02. Ray had 18 tackles, a pick that set up a score, and 2 PD's in that MNF game vs. Denver. I'd find no fault with someone that selected that game as either his greatest ever or just the last time he had a game as great a Sunday. Those games were by far the best 2 in a row he ever played.
In the 2003 Denver game,Ray had another good one with 10 tackles, an interception, and 2 PD's. Top tier, but not quite at the level of 9/30/02 or 11/18/07.
Ray had 17 tackles in the 2003 playoff game when Tennessee ran the ball 40 times to just 23 passes. There were more tackles to hand out, and he did not record any other non-tackle stats. He had 8 tackles and a PD vs. the Browns in the 2004 game, but he had good coverage on the game-sealing play (which could have been called defensive holding). In the playoff game s. the Colts he had 15 tackles and a very costly PD (prevented Ed Reed's 3rd pick of the game). They were all excellent games to be sure.
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