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Network Effects of International Shocks and Spillovers »
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Volume/Issue: 2015/149
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s): Alexei Kireyev , and Andrei Leonidov
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 07 July 2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513542928.001
Keywords: shocks, spillover, network, balance of payments, imports, import, trading partners, Neural Networks and Related Topics, Country and Industry Studies of Trade, Open Economy Macroeconomics
This paper proposes a method for assessing international spillovers from nominal demand shocks. It quantifies the impact of a shock in one country on all other countries. The paper concludes that the network effect...


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The question I am asking concerns publishing and not mathematics in a strict sense, the argument might be off-topic for this site... but I will try anyway.
Suppose that you are writing a textbook in advanced mathematics, say a book for mature undergraduates or graduate students. Suppose that:
You write everything using Creative commons, possibly in its most liberal version, which allows people to copy and rewrite your text, and maybe even to use it for commercial purposes!
As a consequence of the CC license, your text will certainly be freely available on the web. Nevertheless, you want to publish the book at some reasonable price, say 20$. You presume that a student is willing to pay a reasonable price for a hard copy even if it is freely available on the net.
What would you do? Is there any standard publisher in the mathematical community who would publish your book?
Further on, you might also realise that you are doing all the job (writing and formatting), and that you actually don't really need a publisher at all ... would you consider self-publishing?


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Talk:US Department of Labor investigation into Landmark Education, 2006
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People unfamiliar with Landmark Education who search Wikileaks for information are likely to search using the name of Landmark's primary course, The Landmark Forum. Other common courses that people may search for are The Landmark Forum for Young People, The Landmark Forum for Teens, The Landmark Advanced Course (or The Advanced Course), the Self Expression and Leadership Program (SELP), Communication Access to Power, Communication Power to Create, the Introduction Leader's Program (ILP), or the Team Management and Leadership Program (TMLP).
- FWIW, your mentioning of the possible names will be included in a search for any of those names; if you happen to be searching for this leak, the article is US_Department_of_Labor_investigation_into_Landmark_Education, 2006; or, hit "article" at the top-left of this page, just right of the logo. Xavexgoem 22:53, 24 May 2009 (GMT)
As a "Victim" of Landmarks Forum. my view, is that the gov't report is extremely biased. Someone should investigate the people who conjured up the reports - are they remnants of the Bush Hard Christian Movement whose domination is threatened by the Human Potential Movement?
- "Extremely BIASED"? Really, "biased"?? Don't be absurd. There is absolutely no bias whatsoever in the report. This was an impartial investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor. The investigation was prompted by a complaint about violations of federal labor law from a paid Landmark Education staff member. This complaint was investigated and substantiated as being true. Nothing was "conjured up". Landmark Education is simply breaking labor laws, and is lying about this fact, period.
In retrospect,the process/training was not harmful, and I have not participated in over ten years and was never hasseled to return. I also went to basic training in the military,this was very similar in flavor(mild) but without the physical stuff.
- Wonderful, glad you had a great time, but the efficacy of Landmark's programs has nothing to do with whether or not Landmark is breaking labor laws while preaching "integrity" to everyone else.
The objective of the work is to make a profit for Werner Erhard& Associates and to assist the general public in making "Breakthroughs" in various areas of their lives. (we knew that going in)
- I am glad you agree this is a for-profit business. Then surely you will agree that normal, non-cult for profit businesses obey the law and pay their workers. Also, since you knew it was all about money going in, the rest of the world would appreciate it if you would please get Landmark to stop saying that promoting their programs are actually an expression and function of people's love for their friends and family, or that they are about for standing for "possibility" in the world ... if you could get Landmark to stand in front of rooms and say "Werner wants a bigger yacht, please bring everyone you know" ...
The training is a polyglot of techniques and disciplines "that work" to untrain the mind from limitations usually imposed by family or circumstance in early life. (-maybe the Dept Of Labor writers were raised perfect!)
- The report has nothing to do with what Landmark "teaches". It is purely focused on the question of whether Landmark is violating federal labor law. There was a comprehensive investigation, over a period of many months, by unbiased Department of Labor investigators. This report is a summary of what those investigators documented was occurring at Landmark Education. Landmark was given every opportunity to respond, and their responses are noted. Maybe you were dropped on your head as a child.
Generally you find every sort of movitational technique: buddist training, American Sales Training,Snippets of effective COS techniques, Lots of Socratic questioning - some psychologic examination and meditation stuff.
Definetely worked for me, and I fixed my relationship with my dad before he died. And started a band and played on stage. (-Things I would have never done,otherwise.) well worth the $300. Now the downside, recruiting: they want more customers and they don't advertise...you figure the rest! -Its just a hassle. Some people want to become Bill Gates or Tom Cruise (Bad Example) out of Landmarks Forum. Well if you don't do the work,get the support... you end up as angry complainers!
Life is short,were all damaged goods to a point - Programs like this enrich the few,and if they provide a small window to a new possible life -its well worth it!
- Again, what is up with you and constantly trying to pivot the conversation back to the content of Landmark's courses? The report clearly is not influenced by, nor do the government Department of Labor investigators care about, the content or value or effectiveness of Landmark's programs. They only care about whether or not Landmark's labor practices are violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Scientology is probably behind this campaign...they do that stuff.
- Yeah, there is a SCIENTOLOGIST behind every tree, and they are pulling the strings in a big campaign to get Werner Erhard and Landmark Education. Like magical BOOGIE MEN. THEY are forcing Erhard and Landmark to do all of these things that make people angry at them. It couldn't POSSIBLY be that Erhard and Landmark are criminals who are breaking the law. You are right, it is much more likely that SCIENTOLOGY made the Landmark employee in Dallas lodge a complaint, and then SCIENTOLOGY made the U.S. Department of Labor investigate, and then SCIENTOLOGY made .... blah blah blah
- Where is the famous Erhard theory about "taking responsibility" and being "cause in the matter" of the things that happen to you?
- How about this: LANDMARK EDUCATION, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. OBEY THE LAW LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAS TO. PAY YOUR WORKERS. You'll get better press.
I did the Forum...
...and I am astonished how they have managed to keep running the business with absolute impunity


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Ms. Goodman is the Editor of History Musings. She has a BA in History & Art History & a Masters in Library and Information Studies from McGill University, and has done graduate work in history at Concordia University.
- Celebrating Independence Day: Americans come together for Fourth of July festivities in the District and throughout the region…. – WaPo
- How well do you know the Declaration of Independence? Take our quiz: Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the independence of the United States with fireworks, parades, and picnics. But how much do people know about the 1776 events that are being cheered? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence…. – CS Monitor, 7-4-11
- Obama thanks troops at July 4 party on South Lawn: Telling U.S. troops that "America is proud of all of you," President Barack Obama marked the Fourth of July holiday by hosting a barbecue and concert for military members and families on the South Lawn of the White House.
The president and his family – wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia – greeted more than 1,200 guests from a White House balcony Monday evening. After brief remarks, the first couple stood in the driveway and shook hands with visitors.
"You represent the latest in a long line of heroes who have served our country with honor, who have made incredible sacrifices to protect the freedoms that we all enjoy," Obama said. "You've done everything we could've asked of you," he said, also recognizing the "families that serve alongside of you with strength and devotion."… AP, 7-4-11
- Fireworks, parades, 62 hot dogs: US celebrates 4th: The U.S. marked the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, barbecues — plus presidential campaigning, a White House birthday and competitive eating….
The holiday is celebrated as the nation's birthday, but it also was Malia Obama's 13th birthday. The president's eldest daughter had to share her parents with hundreds of others as Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama invited troops and their families to attend a special barbecue and USO concert on the South Lawn.
Some of the Republicans hoping to replace Obama in the White House spent part of the day campaigning in states where presidential politics are as much a part of the holiday as fireworks and barbecues…. – AP, 7-4-11
- A Fireworks Show for the Nation: Fireworks will be illuminating the skies in cities across the country on this July 4 holiday.
Among the classic destinations for Independence Day displays, the fireworks show on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has long been a go-to for pyrotechnic enthusiasts.
A Tennessee-based company called Pyro Shows is on its ninth year of designing Washington's fireworks celebration. We talked to Tom Stiner about what goes into pulling a pyrotechnic show of this magnitude.
Set against the backdrop of the Washington monument, the event includes "A Capitol Fourth" concert, which you can watch on many PBS stations starting at 8 p.m. ET…. – PBS, 7-4-11
- Fourth of July Celebrations Draw Families, Troops and Presidential Hopefuls: SUMMARY Americans at home and abroad celebrated Independence Day with parades, barbeques, and fireworks. Judy Woodruff reports on how Americans celebrated Independence Day here and abroad.
JUDY WOODRUFF: The United States marked its birthday today, the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, with parades and fireworks, plus competitive eating, presidential campaigning, and a new teenager at the White House.
The party started late last night, midnight, to be exact, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The tiny mountain town kicked off the Fourth of July in classic fashion, with banners, music, and plenty of kids up past their bedtime.
Today, in cities across the country, preparations were under way for a robust celebration, unpacking fireworks and prepping the stages…. – PBS Newshour, 7-4-11 — Mp3
Barack Obama: Today we are celebrating our country, honoring our troops, and enjoying a little BBQ. From all of us at Obama 2012, have a wonderful Fourth.
George W. Bush: Laura and I wish our fellow Americans a happy 4th of July. On this anniversary of our independence, we give thanks for our freedom. We salute the men and women in uniform who defend it. And we ask for God's continued blessings on the United States.
John McCain: Independence Day Message: I was honored to join General David Petraeus today at a re-enlistment ceremony in Afghanistan for 235 of our brave troopers on this, America's 235th Independence Day. It was both humbling and inspiring to share this day with so many young Americans who have committed their lives to a cause greater than themselves — the freedom and security of our nation.
As we gather today for backyard barbecues and community events this 4th of July, let us pay tribute to our troops in harms way, their families who miss and love them so dearly, and all the heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend the nation we love.
Have a safe and joyful 4th of July, and God Bless America!
Michelle Obama: What You Can Do to Support Military Families: Good morning, This Independence Day, I hope you'll join me and my family in recognizing both our brave men and women in uniform and their families for everything they do to protect our country and our way of life.
We know that when our troops are called to serve, their families serve right along with them. For military kids, that means stepping up to help with the housework and putting on a brave face through all those missed holidays, bedtimes and ballet recitals. For military spouses, it means pulling double-duty, doing the work of both parents, often while juggling a full-time job or trying to get an education.
That's why, a few months ago, Dr. Jill Biden and I started Joining Forces, a nationwide campaign to recognize, honor, and serve our military families. Our troops give so much to this country and they ask us for just one thing in return: to take care of their families while they're gone. So we've put out a call to action. We're urging all Americans to ask themselves one question: What can I do to give back to these families that have given so much?
To answer that question you can go to JoiningForces.gov and learn more about how you can get involved. And you can get started right now through Operation Honor Card by pledging to spend a certain number of hours serving military families in your community. – WH, 7-4-11
Thomas Jefferson (left), Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams draft the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Illustration courtesy Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, Library of Congres
- Valerie Strauss: Top 5 myths about July 4: Back by popular demand (well, I like them), here are the top five myths about Independence Day, adapted from George Mason University's History News Network:
1. Independence was declared on the Fourth of July.
2. The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4.
3. The Liberty Bell rang in American Independence.
4. Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.
5. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the Fourth of July…. – WaPo, 7-4-11
- Fourth of July: Nine Myths Debunked Paul Revere didn't ride solo, for one: Many time-honored patriotic tales turn out to be more fiction than fact. On the Fourth of July—today marked by a continent-spanning Google doodle—here's a look at some memorable myths from the birth of the United States.
1. The Declaration of Independence Was Signed on July 4
2. Paul Revere Rode Solo
3. July 4, 1776, Party Cracked the Liberty Bell
4. Patriots Flocked to Fight for Freedom
5. The Declaration of Independence Holds Secret Messages
6. John Adams Died Thinking of Thomas Jefferson
7. America United Against the British
8. Betsy Ross Made the First American Flag
9. Native Americans Sided With the British… – National Geo, 7-4-11
- E.J. Dionne Jr.: What our Declaration really said: Our nation confronts a challenge this Fourth of July that we face but rarely: We are at odds over the meaning of our history and why, to quote our Declaration of Independence, "governments are instituted."
Only divisions this deep can explain why we are taking risks with our country's future that we're usually wise enough to avoid. Arguments over how much government should tax and spend are the very stuff of democracy's give-and-take. Now, the debate is shadowed by worries that if a willful faction does not get what it wants, it might bring the nation to default.
This is, well, crazy. It makes sense only if politicians believe — or have convinced themselves — that they are fighting over matters of principle so profound that any means to defeat their opponents is defensible.
We are closer to that point than we think, and our friends in the Tea Party have offered a helpful clue by naming their movement in honor of the 1773 revolt against tea taxes on that momentous night in Boston Harbor…. – WaPo, 7-4-11
- Special: Independence Daze – A History Of July 4th: Everybody knows that July 4th celebrates our nation's beginnings. But for the first 94 years of our existence, the 4th wasn't an official holiday at all. The Declaration of Independence itself sat untended in a dusty archive for 150 years. So how did Independence Day become the holiest day on our secular calendar? And why do we observe it with hot dogs, fireworks and mattress sales?
In this hour, the History Guys explore the origins and curiosities of July 4th. They reveal the holiday's radical roots, and look how the Declaration's meaning has changed over time. They also consider how the Declaration's messages about liberty and equality have been embraced by the descendents of slaves. And, as always, they take calls from BackStory listeners looking to the past to understand the America of today.
Highlights Include:
Historian Pauline Maier ("American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence") contrasts the sections of the Declaration of Independence that mattered to the Founders with the sections that matter today.
July 4th chronicler James Heintze ("The Fourth of July Encyclopedia") recounts the early days of celebrating independence, with a special focus on explosives.
Historian David Blight ("Frederick Douglass' Civil War: Keeping Faith in Jubilee") analyzes Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro," widely known as one of the greatest abolitionist speeches ever…. – KUOW, 7-4-11
- On the Fourth, a declaration we still must live up to: MORE THAN 130 British ships had set sail from Nova Scotia on June 9, on their way to the rebellious American colonies. The king of England had hired thousands of German mercenaries. The British penalty for treason was death and confiscation of one's estate. These were some of the things on the minds of members of the Continental Congress as they met in Philadelphia to debate independence 235 years ago.
"And yet," writes the historian Pauline Maier, "as the British began to bring the greatest fleet and the largest army ever assembled in North America into action against the Americans, Congress devoted the better part of two days to revising the draft declaration of Independence. Wars, it understood, were not won by ships and sailors and arms alone. Words, too, had power to serve the cause of victory."
The Declaration of Independence, which we celebrate today, wasn't even an official act of government. The Continental Congress had voted for independence on July 2. The July 4 Declaration, drafted mostly by Thomas Jefferson, was meant as inspiration for the soldiers and to justify and explain a drastic action against the crown to a divided and worried public. To be cynical about it, it was in some ways an early exercise in spin control, especially in its over-the-top excoriation of King George III's alleged offenses. But in time it became — to use the title of Professor Maier's 1997 book on the subject — "American Scripture," with an impact on the national consciousness that far exceeded its revolutionary role….. – WaPo, 7-4-11
- Victor Davis Hanson: America trusts its citizens: Putting confidence in individuals, and not the state or the bureaucracy, is what makes the U.S. an exceptional nation.
For the last 235 years, on the Fourth of July, Americans have celebrated the birth of the United States, and the founding ideas that have made it the most powerful, wealthiest, and freest nation in the history of civilization.
But today, there has never been more uncertainty about the future of America – and the anxiety transcends even the dismal economy and three foreign wars. President Obama prompted such introspection in April 2009, when he suggested that the United States, as one of many nations, was not necessarily any more exceptional than others. Recently, a New Yorker magazine article sympathetically described our new foreign policy as "leading from behind."
The administration not long ago sought from the United Nations and the Arab League – but not from Congress – authorization to attack Moammar Gadhafi's Libya. Earlier, conservative opponents had made much of the president's bows to Chinese and Saudi Arabian heads of state, which, coupled with serial apologies for America's distant and recent past, were seen as symbolically deferential efforts to signal the world that the United States was at last not necessarily preeminent among nations.
Yet there has never been any nation even remotely similar to America. Here's why. Most revolutions seek to destroy the existing class order and use all-powerful government to mandate an equality of result rather than of opportunity – in the manner of the French Revolution's slogan of "liberty, equality and fraternity" or the Russian Revolution's "peace, land and bread."… – PA Inquirer, 7-4-11
- Around America, a spirited Fourth: In the nation's capital, revelers celebrated the Fourth at the Mall in Washington. Festivities included a parade and fireworks.
President Barack Obama thanked U.S. service members and their families Monday by hosting them on the South Lawn of the White House for a patriotic cookout and fireworks display.\ "After all that you do for our country every day, we wanted to give you guys a chance to get out of uniform, relax and have some fun," Obama said.
And fun was the order of the day as Americans celebrated Independence Day around the nation with flags, fireworks and food.
Monday evening, revelers along the Hudson River readied for the Macy's annual fireworks show, which usually attracts around 2 million people each year.
In Washington, a display on the National Mall was scheduled to light up the night sky with the Lincoln Memorial as a backdrop.
In key states around the nation, GOP presidential hopefuls for 2012 spent the day meeting with supporters at various events.
Meanwhile, the rest of us settled in for a summer day as, well, American, as apple pie…. – CNN, 7-4-11
- July 4th Menus in Years Past: July 4th cake Our idea of what types of food to serve on July 4th is pretty clear: hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, and a red-white-and blue dessert, perhaps, like the festive cake pictured.
But how was Independence Day celebrated in the early days of the new republic? Food historian Sandra Oliver has delved into the past for answers, and was happy to share her findings with Epicurious.
The news of Independence took time to trickle down through the country, she says, and celebrations were low-key local observances. "That's pretty much the case for the first 30 or 40 years or so," says Oliver…. – Epicurious, 7-4-11
- Charles Cohen: History Bits About the Declaration of Independence and Its Main Author: For this July 4th Independence Day, we asked a historian to share a few stories about the Declaration of Independence and the people who drafted it.
Charles Cohen, a professor of history and religious studies at U-W Madison, says there was genius behind Thomas Jefferson and others who crafted the document establishing the United States.
But Cohen says misconceptions have also arisen about the Declaration and its authors…. – WUWM, 7-4-11 — Download Mp3
- Some of the signers are obscure but Declaration of Independence endures: When you set off fireworks this holiday, remember to say "thanks" to William Whipple. Or tip your hat to Caesar Rodney as you throw hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. William who? Caesar what? Not exactly household names are they? But without them, and 54 other men like them, people wouldn't have July 4 off from work, much less a country.
At a crucial time 235 years ago, those 56 men signed their names to the Declaration of Independence, telling King George III theywere "mad as hell and not going to take it anymore." The document was a momentous step, and the signers were the movers and shakers of their time. Yet, history has not been kind to many of them.
"Some are well remembered, but the rest of them unfortunately go down in history as footnotes," said Broome County Historian Gerald Smith…. – Press Connects, 7-3-11
- What does our "Declaration of Independence" really mean?: Shocked again! Did YOU hear the news report that only 58% of us (Americans) know when our Declaration of Independence was signed on TV news last evening? The TV report continued to announce that a quarter of us (Americans) do NOT know from whom our founders declared INDEPENDENCE! Do YOU know?
And now it is dawning the 4th of July 2011, the 235th anniversary of our DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE from GREAT BRITIAN. Did YOU know 1776 was the year? Did YOU know that GREAT BRITAIN was the "mother country" from which we did declare our INDEPENDENCE?
The BRITISH "Daily Mail" online specifically puts its focus on our lack of knowledge as to whom we declared our INDEPENDENCE from, "While 76 per cent correctly said Great Britain, 19 per cent were unsure, and 5 per cent mentioned another country."… – Gazette Extra, 7-4-11
- Eric Slauter: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: How did these words become the most important in the Declaration of Independence? The answer starts with a small band of motivated Americans.
In America's revolutionary history, no document is more iconic than the Declaration of Independence, the short but sweeping statement issued by Congress on July 4, 1776, severing bonds with Britain and launching the Colonies on their path to independence.
But what does the Declaration of Independence actually declare? For most Americans today, the answer is embodied in the opening sentence of the second paragraph: "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.�
Perhaps no sentence in American history is better known or has had a greater impact than these powerful words about equality and rights. It is no wonder then that schoolchildren memorize this sentence, that adults consider it the founding creed of America's civil religion, or that this and other newspapers will highlight these words on their editorial pages tomorrow…. – Boston Globe, 7-3-11
- Steven Greiert: History lesson Nation's Founding Fathers had plenty of blemishes: Dr. Steven Greiert, a history professor at Missouri Western State University, said a surprising number of people confuse the Declaration of Independence with the Constitution, which came more than a decade later.
"I think it's very important that Americans spend time looking at the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to really understand what went on at that time," Dr. Greiert said. "Know the difference between the two documents."
The document that declared the states independent from British rule meant something different to the men who drafted it than what it means to citizens today. "All men are created equal" was written by men who owned slaves, and nearly 100 years before the 15th amendment, which prohibits denying a person (male) the right to vote on "account of race, color or previous condition of servitude."
"What they really were saying was that all white men should have equal opportunity," Dr. Greiert said of the drafters, many of whom were wealthy landowners. Women wouldn't be considered "equal," where voting was concerned, until 144 years after the Declaration of Independence was written…. – News Press Now, 7-4-11
- Michael Steiner: History lesson Nation's Founding Fathers had plenty of blemishes: Dr. Michael Steiner, a history professor at Northwest Missouri State University, references the study of historian Richard Shenkman, who said the public has a hard time accepting that the Founding Fathers "stooped to playing politics." The public might also have a hard time swallowing that the founders didn't approve of a popular vote for presidential elections.
"Less well known is that the Founding Fathers didn't particularly want the Electoral College to make the decision either," wrote the author. "The expectation was that in most cases the electors would deadlock, throwing the contest into the House of Representatives."
Dr. Steiner said the more his students read about the Founding Fathers, the more human the drafters become.
"And I believe that's a good thing," he said. "We create this mythic infallibility around them that is simply inaccurate. We want them to be better than they were. But they were normal living and breathing human beings like you and me. Thank goodness."… – News Press Now, 7-4-11


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One man hospitalized with chest pains
Several fire departments spent much of the night at the scene of a large fire in Deerfield Township.
The fire started at the Stone Bridge apartment complex in the 4800 block of Bridge Lane at about 10:20 p.m. Monday.
Flames were seen coming through the roof of the three-story, 12-unit complex.
One man with chest pains was taken away on a stretcher and loaded into an ambulance.
All apartments were evacuated and firefighters quickly moved into a defensive position, pulling all crews from the building.
"The logistics of a third-floor fire are much more difficult than a house fire," Lt. Pat Strausbaugh said. "It takes more hose to get up there, a lot of heat, a lot of smoke to find their way up (through)."
Hamilton Township, Mason and Sycamore Township firefighters were also assisting with the fire.
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Although the title La Gioconda appears on the Salai inventory and was later used at Fontainebleau, the case for accepting Vasari's claim that the painting is a portrait of Mona Lisa del Giocondo is not as strong as recent studies suggest. Critics who used the title before 1642 did not think that it referred to the surname of the sitter. A review of the evidence casts doubts on Vasari's credibility, but illuminates the unusual purpose of Leonardo's painting.
This article presents a catalogue of 144 paintings by Alberto Carlieri (1672 - c.1720), a painter of architectural caprices whose paintings have frequently been misidentified as early works by Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Carlieri emerged from the workshop of Andrea Pozzo in the 1590s, and was apparently active in Rome until about 1720. Carlieri's sources in Pozzo are explored, and the architectural forms and compositions that form the primary subject of his pictures are subjected to a systematic 'transformational analysis' (to borrow a term from Hubert Damisch).
Jackson Pollock painted his She-Wolf in 1943 on the eve of his first major exhibition in Peggy Guggenheim's Art of This Century gallery. Coming at a critical moment in his career, both in terms of his own stylistic development and in terms of his recognition, the painting was purchased very soon thereafter by the Museum of Modern Art. But, despite its familiarity, it has continued to elude satisfactory explanation of his meaning. This article serves as a further step to understanding the painting's content and Pollock's working process by revealing new figures within the picture, by associating drawings from the same time period with the painting, and by suggesting new sources for its imagery.
Giovanni Bastianini is best known for works that have been considered forgeries, skillful evocations as they are of Renaissance busts and reliefs. Yet the earliest notices regarding the sculptor are completely lacking in any allegation or even hint of fraud on the sculptor's part. Several decades later the word "forgery" is first attached to his name. This paper will examine the early sources and documentary information regarding a series of sculptures known to be by Bastianini, and to evaluate the more recent and almost uniformly accusatory scholarly allegations. It will become evident that the latter are based on spurious assertions, speculation, and misinterpretations of the sources. For, once it was suggested that he was a forger, the notion gathered momentum and, as in a game of "telephone", all sight was lost of the earliest evidence.
Jean Pillement (1728-1808) after an extended stay in England during which he proved his creative talents as a young man in a variety of media, accepted in 1763 the invitation of the Austrian Court of Maria Theresa and Francis I to come to Vienna and work on a number of projects. In the short period of two years, he produced there a prodigious quantity of works including monochrome blue pastel decorative landscapes and seascapes for the Blue Palace of Laxenburg, chinoiserie frescoes for the Palace of Niederweiden, theatrical costumes, landscape drawings and important oils, altogether a typical Pillement mixture full of exuberance, charm, colour and originality.


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ISSUE: FDA notified health professionals, their provider organizations and caregivers for infants, that prescription oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain. FDA is requiring a Boxed Warning to be added to the prescribing information (label) to highlight this information. Oral viscous lidocaine solution is not approved to treat teething pain, and use in infants and young children can cause serious harm, including death.
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As the popularity of Wikipedia has grown, so have the questions it faces regarding the accuracy of the information it contains. Inaccurate information has appeared, either accidentally or through directed effort, raising significant questions about the trustworthiness of its content. This problem has led to a number of alternative models to the free-for-all approach to page editing, mostly designed to restrict content generation to qualified individuals. These efforts raise their own questions, however, as it's unclear whether the most qualified people have the time and energy to build or moderate an equivalent amount of content as has appeared in Wikipedia. A new wiki-like effort termed WikiProfessional aims to solve a number of these issues at once.
Its first effort (currently under testing) is called WikiProteins and targets the biology community. In contrast to other efforts, WikiProteins will have useful and accurate content from the second it opens its virtual doors. That's because its creator has imported and data mined content from a number of the world's leading databases of biological information, including PubMed, UniProt, and the National Library of Medicine. Thus, the entry for every gene will already contain information on topics such as its functional domains, areas of expression, and publications that mention it. According to WikiProteins, the combination of databases yielded 2 million factual relationships to be mined, which produced over 5 billion relationship pairs.
All of that is before anyone has been given a chance to edit anything. In contrast to some of the other efforts at improving wiki content, WikiProteins will allow anyone to add or edit content, but any editing will set off a chain of events with some interesting consequences. Let's say that you discover your favorite gene (YFG) helps nerve cells migrate in the spinal cord. When you add that information to WikiProteins, a background process will immediately index its content, intelligently recognizing key terms in a semantic-independent manner. Even though the editing occurs at the entry for YFG, WikiProteins's entries on migration, neurons, and spinal cord will all be updated.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- It's official: Apple's (AAPL) - Get Report Board of Directors and executive team, led by Tim Cook, clearly never had or have completely lost any real respect for Steve Jobs.
Anybody who sees my frequent
exchanges with Jon Fortt of
knows how much I respect the guy. There's no better tech reporter in all of tech. And he's a good guy. I can vouch for this on the basis of our limited public and personal conversations.
That said, he's missing the larger -- and more important -- point on why the company's
to tie the size (hence, value) of upper management's stock option packages to S&P 500 performance is so tragic. This is not only a rebuke of Steve Jobs and the Apple way -- the very essence of what made Apple the world's greatest company -- it's a perverse validation of Wall Street and the stock market. As if Wall Street should play any role whatsoever in determining how much anybody from the CEO to the cleaning crew at Apple makes.
I don't agree that it's in the ballpark. In fact, it's not even in the same league. Do a Google search for "Steve Jobs backdated options" and, after a small bit of memory refreshing, I think you'll agree.
But, we're not playing
here. Fortt still has a point.
There's no question it sounds so great to hear the mantra shouted:
Tim Cook wants his pay tied to his performance!
. Here he is playing the role of shareholder's best friend again.
First, it's an easy move to make when you're already rich beyond comprehension. The most recent take by Cook and his colleagues hits in the multi millions, according to an
tied to the options restructuring. Of course, there's nothing wrong with that. It's how these guys get paid. It's perfectly explainable. On the up and up. But, again, you're putting compensation at risk that's little more than icing on an already badass cake.
Second, don't buy the superficiality of the argument that this is good for shareholders because Apple brass now has real incentive to see the stock price rise. Tied to the first point, this is not
real, true
incentive. This is akin to the author Barbara Ehrenreich seeing how it feels to work minimum wage jobs in
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
or an activist "experiencing" homelessness for a few nights.
When you have security (a credit card for emergencies, money in the bank, fortune), you really cannot experience being poor or the type of scared stiff incentive that drives people to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It's just not possible. It's not even the same as somebody making $100,000 a year being incentivized up to $150,000 or $200,000. It's all lip service. Something we're seeing more and more of from Apple under Cook's leadership.
It's astonishing that anybody at Apple would go along with the notion of freaking Wall Street dictating how much somebody gets paid. Isn't the going argument among people who request we lay off the Apple bearishness that the market "misprices" the value of AAPL stock? You know ... how can
(AMZN) - Get Report
"lose money" or have a P/E of 3,000 and a stock price of $270, while investors "undervalue" AAPL at a P/E of 10?
But, yeah, it's a brilliant and ballsy move by Cook and the Board to, yet again, give the nod to external and irrational forces such as the stock market. These guys are recklessly and multi-handedly
desecrating Steve Jobs's legacy
. This is just another example of Apple losing its way, operating like every other company.
Come up with something novel.
Think different
. Apple has stooped to the point where it has to "reward" shareholders with stuff right out of the MBA textbook. Dividends. Buybacks. Zero imagination.
If Tim Cook really wants to tie his pay to performance, why doesn't he use unit sales of Apple's next big piece of hardware as the benchmark, not a market index that's coming off of one of history's biggest bull runs?
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I took a couple of our Red Gravenstein Apples and I peeled, cored and sliced them and put them in my min crock pot.
I turned the crock pot on high and in about an hour and a half I had some applesauce.
The red gravenstein definitely cooked down into a fairly smooth sauce. The sauce was jaw-tingly tart and sharp. Not my favorite on its own but would definitely add some great flavor mixed with other apples.
Opening Day of 2017 Apple Season
On opening day the lovely Karmen Lindner of Karmen Lindner Photography stole my camera and took a few photo's of folks enjoying the start of the 2017 season. I was thrilled with how beautiful they turned out I thought you would also enjoy seeing them.
You will be seeing these three lovely ladies around the orchard a lot this year – they're getting old enough that they're actually SUPER helpful! They'll also be doing fundraisers with their sports teams some of the weekends to help raise money for equipment and events – I'll keep you all posted but be prepared for softball, basketball and gymnastic fundraisers!
For opening day they dressed special – Capri was sunshine, Pip was a tree, and Cedi was the "young lady."
Caramel apples! Yummy!She's a little blurry but Diane is in charge of the sorting room and keeping all of our shelves stocked! She's also up at the register if I am called elsewhere. We have discovered this year that Cedi can not only lift a bushel of apples but also she can carefully load them onto the sorter. It may just be possible that Grandma Diane's job will get slightly easier … time will tell!
We'll have sweet corn for the next few weeks – it's delicious and we're growing it right here at the orchard!
The majority of the fall you'll be seeing me, Kim, behind the register! I'm also the person behind these blog posts, the facebook page, the app and the newsletter. Both Jared and I have control of the instagram account so if something odd is posted it's all Jared!
This lovely little lady was pretty excited for some apple cider donuts!
One thing we might be doing for fundraisers are caramel apple sundae's or caramel apple sundae bars. I'll be sure to post on facebook if there is one happening so you don't miss out on this special delicious treat!
I wouldn't be surprised if we see the Lapacek's and the Lindner's scheming up some fun things to offer you all this apple season! Stay tuned!


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On-Board Sanding Systems
I'm trying to research how common on-board sanders are, but haven't found much stats or regulations. Anyone knows if there are any regulations/standards that require them? Or if there isn't any, how common are they?
G'day Justin,
If you are still around since your post, I cannot answer for UK motive power.
But, here in Australia, locomotives possess sanding equipment for traction purposes.
EMU and DMU commuter trains generally do not possess any sanding equipment.
However, the QR 2000 class rail motors did possess sanding equipment.
Since the 3801 Cowan bank incident, De-sanding equipment must be applied to all locomotives.
Air tubes blow deposited sand from the rails behind each traction wheel.
This is to prevent track circuited automatic signals from displaying clear behind a train.
Sand build up on the rail head can insulate the wheels from the track circuits.
If a locomotive deposits sand uncontrolled, Train Control must be notified and Absolute Block Working instituted.
In the UK, almost all traction units (ie, locos and multiple units) have sanders. Our 'green and pleasant land' means that stopping and pulling away in the leaf-fall season can be extremely tricky on occasions. A steel wheel on a steel rail, with a layer of vegetable oil in between means that there can be little or no adhesion sometimes.
Modern units may have a combination of;
1) Autosanders which lay fine sand under the powered wheels whenever the Wheel Slip/Slide Protection system detects that the train is struggling, and
2) A Manual sanding button which allows the driver to lay sand even though the train doesn't think there's a problem (if all the wheels are locked, the WSP system may think the train has stopped !), or increase the rate of sanding if the autosander is already deployed. This button is also known affectionately as the 'brown trouser' or 'sphincter' button. I'm sure you can work out why.
Additionally there are automatic sandite applicators at various points on the line where there is an area of known low adhesion, and the RHTT (Rail Head Treatment Train) runs across the network using a high pressure jet of water to clean the railhead.
As aussiesteve points out above, drivers are required not to lay sand over points or crossings because it can bung them up, and there is a risk that the build-up of sand may isolate a train from the track circuits and make the train disappear from the signalling system !
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This adventure trail takes in the best sites in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam and will lead you to the highlights of these unmissable destinations. Who could resist swimming in crystalline waters off perfect white sand beaches and exploring lush green rainforest where monkeys, elephants and other exotic creatures lurk?
Soak up the intense historic ambience in the venerated temples throughout these ancient empires and be awe struck by the majesty of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, then spend your nights in the vibrant whirlwind of the bars and nightclubs of the cosmopolitan and exotic cities you visit en route as you enjoy the company of your travel companions and new friends. You will enjoy the exhilaration of travelling in a new and exciting culture.
What is so fantastic about this journey is that whilst travelling you will benefit from the leadership of a young, friendly, fun but also sensible and well travelled guide who will take care of all the stress and organisation on the trip, whether it be recovering lost luggage, arranging bus tickets, booking hostels or extra activities, dealing with emergencies or even knowing the best places to go for a great night out in Bangkok! If you want to experience the beauty and adventure of Southeast Asia, travelling along with a young and friendly group of companions without the hassle, then joining this Frontier Adventure Trail is the perfect solution!
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Your adventure will begin as you fly into Bangkok and are escorted to a guest house in central Bangkok where you will have the opportunity to acclimatise. You will receive important briefing and orientation, giving you essential information about the adventure ahead of you.
Acclimatise and settle in to your guest house just off Khao San Road where you meet the rest of the group before heading off to explore the local area. Groups can range in size from 2 - 12 participants or more.
You will receive a trail briefing and health and safety awareness information from your trail leader and then the real adventure begins. Visit the phenomenal Grand Palace and temple of the Emerald Buddha which have fascinated locals and foreigners for centuries. These intricately and exquisitely carved monuments, erected in honour of Thailand's ancient kings, are a perfect example of the staggering architecture found in this part of the world and are a perfect start to your Thai adventure. Then you will visit the glorious reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, a sacred emblem of Thailand's Buddhist heritage. Other sightseeing highlights at this stage in Bangkok include Wat Arun and the optional extra activity of a river canal tour ($10).
Visit this beautiful city in northern Thailand and explore the local temple of Wat Chedi Luang and take part in monk chat where you will get the opportunity to talk to the local monks and learn more about Buddhism and life at a Thai monastery.
The jungle trek will take place either in Chiang Mai or Pai.
Experience walking with and bathing elephants, water rafting and bamboo rafting on a jungle trek in a remote hill village. Try out your bartering skills in the atmospheric and authentic night bazaar of Chiang Mai and pick up some bargain souvenirs. Optional extras available at this stage of the trip include zip wiring, Thai massage at the local women's prison or watching Muay Thai boxing.
Continue travelling North and visit Pai in northern Thailand where the pace of life slows to a crawl and accommodation takes the form of bamboo huts strung out along the river or wooded hillsides. Take the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of river tubing. Trek through the beautiful rolling hillsides or appreciate the slower pace of life by travelling through the area by bicycle journeying further afield to explore the surrounding area from hotsprings and waterfalls to the Pai canyon. Additional options include traditional Thai cooking classes or a circus school visit.
Travel back down through Chiang Mai and stop off to take in the exquisite sunrise or sunset over Chiang Mai from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Enjoy one last night out in Chiang Mai at the famous Rooftop Bar before travelling back to Bangkok for the next leg of the journey.
This Thai province is a true Aladdin's cave of natural and historical treasures, magnificent landscapes, including some of Asia's most dramatic waterfalls, expansive pagodas and informative museums where you can find out more about the regions complex history. Explore this unique part of Thailand and visit Erawan National Park where the trees are filled with jumping monkeys, then visit Wat Tham Seua and Wat Tham Khao Noi by bicycle, the perfect way to appreciate the grandiose splendour of these miraculous temples. Learn about the important and culturally rich history of Thailand at the Jeath museum and war cemetery and explore the area surrounding the bridge over the River Kwai. Optional extras include a visit to a floating market with shopping opportunities in the surrounding area.
Visit two of the exotic islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phi Phi or Koh Chang and spend some time relaxing on the tropical beaches and actively exploring with Kayaking and snorkelling through the pristine blue waters. Some of you may wish to take a dive course (about $250 depending on course and kit hire), others may prefer the option of visiting Maya Bay ($20) and some will want simply to chill.
This province is a wonderful introduction to Cambodia with expansive lake scenery, an abundance of lavishly decorated elephants, floating villages and of course the spectacular temple complex of Angkor Wat, a visual feast of temples formed of golden filigrees and blood red stone. Visit the Terrace of Elephants or find out what the "Churning of the Sea of Milk" entails in this most significant of historical monuments! A visit to the Siem Reap night market is also something not to be missed!
Following this, you will receive your field briefings and safety tests before travelling to your project site.
Day 29-54: At this stage of the project, you will get the chance to participate in a volunteering project: teaching and community development, beach conservation (extra cost applies) or a combination of both projects if you can't decide between the two (extra cost applies). Volunteers also have the option to take part in a Marine Conservation & Scuba Diving project (extra cost applies)
• Option 1: Teaching (4 weeks) – no additional cost
• Option 2: Beach Conservation placement (4 weeks) – $782 + $119 transfer fee
• Option 3: Teaching and beach conservation (2 weeks on each) – $391 + $119 transfer fee
• Option 4: Teaching and marine conservation and diving (2 weeks on each) – $612 + $119 transfer fee + dive training costs (if applicable*)
• Option 5: Marine conservation and diving (4 weeks) – $1,224 + $119 transfer fee + dive training costs (if applicable*)
*Additional dive training costs will apply if you choose to take part on the Marine Conservation & Diving project and are not yet trained up to PADI Advanced Open Water level. PADI Open Water ($595), PADI Advanced Open Water ($561)
You will be teaching in a school for underprivileged children where you will make a vital contribution to their lives. Your work schedule will cover a comprehensive, varied and enjoyable teaching programme which will engage you fully with your pupils and will awaken your creativity and initiative. You are sure to gain huge satisfaction from inspiring these underprivileged children, bringing joy and fun to their lives, whilst enhancing your own skills and experience significantly. You can also gain a TEFL certificate for FREE if you spend the four weeks conducting the teaching work. On your weekends off you may wish to visit the stunning West Barray Lake, take a boat trip on Tonle Sap or just relax and enjoy the night life and bustling local street markets.
This project work is conducted on the island of Koh Rong Samloem. Day to day activities may include snorkel surveys to assess coral reef damage and fish population size and structure, patterns and extent of resource use by villagers, environmental awareness campaigns within the local village, community development work including refurbishment of village infrastructure, language teaching in the village community, silt trap monitoring, village clean ups and recycling scheme development and beach clean ups.
Through immersion in local culture and activities with the local village, you will assess how reliant the local villagers are on the coastal ecosystem for their livelihoods and may gain an insight into the impact of global warming on the threatened marine and coastal communities. You will discover the rich cultural heritage of the Khmer communities as you work alongside them on environmental education programmes and community development activities. Discover the rich blend of Buddhist and Hindu spiritualism infusing their daily lives which is epitomised in the majestic mainland temples and elaborate ceremonies and rituals of this fascinating country.
The project works to safeguard these natural marine resources, working side by side with the local community assisting in the management and sustainable use of the resources within the established community fishing area, as well as providing much needed teaching resources and care work for the community itself.
The project incorporates a number of different elements all of which combine not only to give you an insight into the workings of the local community and economy but also to lend a hand in protecting rapidly diminishing species.
The marine project involves joining a scuba diving research team that monitors the marine ecosystem and collects data on the reef, coastal breeding grounds and the abundance of important species. This data is then used to help maintain a proactive conservation strategy. Volunteers learn about seahorse and invertebrate species as well as collecting valuable data from seahorse surveys. There may also be the opportunity to assist with educational awareness programmes for local children, providing them with workshops on responsibility and the opportunity to help in island and beach cleanup days.
You may also find yourself teaching English in the island school, providing much needed education and support. With nearly a third of 7-14 year olds unable to attend school, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with the local children and make a real difference to their future prospects. You will dance, sing and play games as well as teach them English. Literacy is crucial to education and in providing them with vital skills you can provide them with hope for a future of choice.
To participate in the scuba diving project work you will need to be qualified to Advanced Open Water or equivalent, with dive training available in country at the project site. Please see the extended project cost information for prices for dive training in the warm tropical seas of Cambodia!
Explore this scintillating, sprawing and cosmopolitan metropolis known as the "pearl of Asia", take in the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, the S 21 museum and the Killing Fields, an important and intensely moving experience.
Venture into this vibrant and industrious urban centre with its bubbling and exhilarating vibe. Visit the War Remnants Museum containing eye opening exhibits relating to the American phase of the Vietnam War and Cu Chi Tunnels to discover how the Viet Cong lived during the war and their guerilla warfare. See the pastel hued pagodas and pick up some real bargains from the tiny merchants and traders of the many side streets and alleys. Take a walking tour of the city taking in views of the cathedral, opera house, Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh market. If there is time and you have any energy left you can opt to take a tour of the Mekong Delta, home of rice fields and floating markets (approx. $60).
En route to Hanoi you will have the chance to encounter several of Vietnam's most diverse towns and villages. Mui Ne offers the chance to see the magnificent sand dunes that expand along the coast where you may be able to try out sand boarding. Visit the local fishing village and watch the fishermen bring in their catch at sunrise and enjoy beautiful vistas from the beach as you relax. If sand boarding isn't sufficient for the adrenalin addicts opt to try out quad biking ($25).
Nha Trang gives you the chance to chill with a day snorkelling, sunbathing and swimming while you enjoy a Four Island Tour. Nha Trang also offers scuba diving (extra cost applies).
Hoi An is a stunning little town bursting with Chinese influences at every corner. World famous for its tailors, you could stroll past a delicate Chinese temple with colourful lanterns lining the streets and drop in to a tailor to get measured up for your new suit or ball gown made from Thai silk! Hire bikes and cycle along the river to enjoy sunbathing, swimming and general relaxing on the beach.
Visit Hué and see the imperial tombs, the old citadel and enjoy a walk along the Perfume River.
Explore Hanoi by taking a walking tour of this vibrant and colourful city of a million bicycles, picking up a last few souvenirs. Visit the night markets and take in one of Vietnam's famous shows at the Water Puppet Theatre.
Explore Halong Bay with a boat trip along this spectacular coast with its enormous limestone caves, dense jungle and monolithic islands. The area boasts incredible biodiversity with a fantastic array of wildlife including antelopes, monkeys, lizards and bantams living on some of the offshore islands.
Return to Hanoi to do some more last minute shopping and prepare for your homeward journey the next day.
**This itinerary is very flexible and subject to change. It is intended as a guide. You and your fellow travellers will change the itinerary according to your interests and depending on how you are progressing.**
You will be greeted at Bangkok Airport by your trail leader and escorted to a local hostel where you will spend your first night. If you are arriving before the project start date you will meet at an agreed rendez vous point. You will have time in Bangkok to explore the many ancient attractions it has to offer which have fascinated locals and foreigners for centuries. From there you will soon set off to the next destination on your exciting adventure, so be prepared to throw yourself into the experience the minute you arrive!
During the trail you will stay in basic accommodation such as hostels, sleeping in mixed sex communal dorms or shared rooms or homestays which are full of character and local charm to give you a real feel for the countries you are staying in. If you choose the teaching and community part of the trip you will stay in a local hostel in Siem Reap.
You will receive a welcome dinner at the start of your project and a departure dinner to round off your experience in South East Asia. One meal will be also paid for each country, a 'street food experience' to give you a taste of the local cuisine. These will vary from markets and food stalls in order to provide you with an authentic South East Asian experience. Contrary to popular belief, not all Asian food is fiery hot and there are plenty of tasty dishes suited to Western palate. The rest of the time you will be catering for yourselves and can make most of the delicious street food, cafes and restaurants. Please insure you bring sufficient funds to cater for your food.
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At each destination along the trail route there will be a range of activities for you to choose from at extra cost. Get lost in the mystical world of ancient temples, where you will be inspired by the beautiful unspoilt monuments, the magical atmosphere and the charming monkeys tumbling amongst the ruins.
Visit the local towns with their complex and multifaceted architecture and friendly, welcoming locals. Alternatively try some more adventurous activities, such as mountain biking through the stunning landscape, white water rafting, diving, sailing or sea canoeing. If all this wasn't enough our guides are always happy to advise you on where to go next!
10 weeks
• Option 1: Teaching (4 weeks) – no additional cost
• Option 2: Beach Conservation placement (4 weeks) – $782 + $119 transfer fee
• Option 3: Teaching and beach conservation (2 weeks on each) – $391 + $119 transfer fee
• Option 4: Teaching and marine conservation and diving (2 weeks on each) – $612 + $119 transfer fee + dive training costs (if applicable*)
• Option 5: Marine conservation and diving (4 weeks) – $1,224 + $119 transfer fee + dive training costs (if applicable*)
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I stumbled across something on a blog that, I kid you not, has become life-changing for us. We are huge fans of salad, but so many times when I buy all the veggies that we like some of them, especially the lettuce, seems to go bad before we eat it all. And with all the negative press that prepackaged bags of salad get I'm just not as excited about buying them as I used to.
This is it – Jar O' Salad! I'm not going to put all the steps here as it's not my idea, but hop over to the Salad In A Jar blog and see how she does it.
Basically I buy the lettuce we like, wash it, spin and put it in jars sealed with the Food Saver about once a week now and we are good to go. I used wide-mouth quart size jars for "salad for two" and the wide-mouth pint size jars for salad jars that I can grab and eat for lunch.
Because I'm only messing with the cleaning and prep work once a week we don't have lettuce going bad. And the healthy benefit is that it is so easy to reach in the fridge and grab of jar for dinner.
By the way, the photo of the single jar up above? That lettuce is 8 days old in that jar. We ate it for dinner that night and it's just as good as the day I sealed it.
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Samsung Electronics has begun shipping a flash memory-based solid state disk drive (SSD) that offers better performance than many of the flash drives currently available, the company said.
The 64G byte drive has a SATA II interface that can support data reading at speeds of 100M Bps (bytes per second) and writing at 80M Bps. That makes it 60 percent faster than SATA I drives of the same type and two to five times faster than conventional hard-disk drives, according to Samsung.
SSDs use flash memory rather than magnetic storage, which means faster reading and writing of data, lower power consumption and zero noise. They've been around for several years although it is only recently, after flash memory chip prices fell, that they have become practical for use in laptop computers.
The drives were announced back in November when Samsung started supply samples of the drives to PC makers. Commercial versions of the drive are now available and will be offered as options on some Dell and Alienware laptops in the coming weeks, said Samsung. Prices were not announced.
Samsung is also planning to target the enterprise server market and other applications that demand high-speed data transfer.
Despite their advantages over hard-disk drives, SSDs are only taking off slowly because they are much more expensive. To get around this problem Samsung showed a 128G-byte SSD based on MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash, at the recent International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It's a cheaper but not as powerful or efficient version of flash chip than the SLC (single level cell) used in most SSDs drives until now. The SLC-type memory chips last about 10 times as long as MLC chips.


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PITTSBURGH -- The Blue Jays recalled catcher Erik Kratz from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned Chad Jenkins to the Minor Leagues prior to Friday night's game against the Pirates.
The move gives Toronto some additional depth behind the plate with the news that catcher Dioner Navarro is day to day with a sore right quad muscle.
Navarro isn't expected to require a stint on the disabled list, and he's already scheduled to take Saturday off because it's knuckleballer R.A. Dickey's turn in the rotation.
"We think it will just be a couple of days," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "He won't play tomorrow anyways because of Dickey. But we had to cover ourselves with another catcher. He's feeling better today."
The 33-year-old Kratz was hitting .273 with a home run and five RBIs in 12 games for the Bisons this season. This is Kratz's second stint with the Blue Jays this season as he entered play Friday night with two hits -- including a home run -- in 10 at-bats this year.
Jenkins became the odd-man out in the bullpen as the Blue Jays continue to put a strong emphasis on keeping their relievers without options on the roster. Jenkins made just one appearance this season and allowed three runs over 1 1/2 innings after being promoted from Triple-A Buffalo early last week.


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roxy likes her coffee srirred
but the timmy's girls just dont get it
so roxy stirs her coffee
she leaves the stick there on the counter
for the girls to clean up.
if they would just stir the damn thing, we wouldn't have to blog about it.
geeeez. who trains those sheep anyways?
tim hortons, goshdarnit, will these girls ever take a damn hint?
roxy likes her coffee srirred
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When I went in to get Charlotte from her room after her morning nap, I was so surprised to see her standing up in her crib! She was so proud of herself and had the biggest grin on her face. Before her next nap, I had Jared lower the mattress so we wouldn't have to worry about our little monkey girl doing any special-op maneuvers that Uncle Gavin taught her.
I saw this shirt in Walgreen's and just had to get it for her :) 'Cause that's how she rolls, yo!


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Swansea have announced the release of strike duo Leroy Lita and David Ngog, while Roland Lamah and Alvaro Vazquez have returned to their Primera Division parent clubs.
Former England Under-21 international Lita has struggled to impose himself at the Liberty Stadium following a £1.75million move from Middlesbrough in August 2011 and has had loan spells at Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton in the last couple of years.
The 29-year-old is now deemed surplus to requirements, along with former Liverpool striker David Ngog, who made three appearances for the Swans this year after joining on a short-term deal from Bolton.
Belgium international Lamah joined the club on an 18-month loan deal from Osasuna but was not a first-team regular and Vazquez will return to Getafe as he is not part of Swans boss Garry Monk's plans for the future.
While Jonathan de Guzman's loan deal is also up, Swans chairman Huw Jenkins is hopeful of the Villarreal midfielder returning for a third spell.
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don't tell the Bombers Schenectady kitchen staff, or the Wolff's kitchen staff, but last week Jimmy and I took the Bombers Lark Street kitchen staff on a "Staff Appreciation" trip (you know, for working hard for 12 years.) It was organized by our kitchen manager Conor McGuirk, and it was one of the most memorable trips I have ever taken.
The last staff trip Bombers took was to Six Flags Amusement Park. It was about 3 years ago, and about half of the kitchen staff decided to drop acid on the bus ride out. It was a disaster. I knew something was up when it took me about 2 hours to get everyone back on the bus. This year we decided to take the staff to a place where, if they wanted to drop acid, they'd be scared poopless.
So we went to Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course in Bolton Landing. It's kind of a tree climbing slash zip line slash tight rope walking course up in the trees. It was so much fun I couldn't believe it. The next time I have friends visiting from out of town, I'm taking them there. I seriously felt like I was 12 years old again (but without the Members Only jacket). If you're looking for a really fun, exciting trip with your family or friends, I highly recommend this place.
We rented a bus, and it took us about an hour to get there from Albany, so it's a little bit of a hike. But you can make a nice day out of it by stopping in Lake George or Saratoga on your way up.
I'm attaching a video of Conor walking through the trees.


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The week in review
Best sign Virginia isn't for all lovers: The House of Delegates, led by Bob Marshall, torpedoes the nomination of Richmond prosecutor Tracy Thorne-Begland to General District Court judge because he's gay in a 1am May 15 vote, Dahlia Lithwick reports for Slate. Marshall objects that Thorne-Begland, a former Navy officer, spoke out about "Don't ask, don't tell" more than 20 years ago, and considers himself married, which is illegal for gay people in Virginia.
Local delegates opposing the nomination of a gay judge: Delegates Rob Bell and Matt Fariss vote against Thorne-Begland, while Steve Landes takes a "Rule 69" abstention, which means not voting because of a conflict of interest. The three Republicans approved all 40 other judicial nominations.
Newest area judges: Orange prosecutor Richard Moore, who was fired by Albemarle Commonweath's Attorney Denise Lunsford when she was elected in 2007, is approved as 16th District Juvenile and Domestic Relations judge, and J&DR Judge Susan Whitlock moves up to 16th District Circuit Court.
Biggest breach: Piedmont Airlines pilot Bruce Dieter, 52, who lives in Barboursville, is arrested May 18 in Buffalo trying to board a flight with a loaded .357 Magnum in his bag, and the Transportation Security Administration says he'd flown seven flights with the gun. NBC29 reports that former coworkers say Dieter had been on vacation and probably forgot the gun was in his bag.
Biggest bequest: Board of Visitors member and former rector Heywood Fralin and his wife Cynthia Fralin donate their 40-piece American art collection to the UVA Art Museum, which will be renamed the Fralin Museum of Art. The collection includes works by John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Robert Henri, and the museum is getting a 20,000-square-foot addition to house its growing collection, according to a release.
Biggest loss of a citizen exemplar: Bunny Murray, 91, matriarch of the Panorama Farms Murray clan, dies May 19. Murray raised eight sons, was a noted conservationist, volunteer, and along with her husband, Jim, received the Paul Goodloe McIntire Award from the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce in 1991.
Biggest local sale: Silverchair Learning Systems, which employs about 80 people, is purchased by Vista Equity Partners out of California for an undisclosed amount, Nate Delesline III reports in the Progress.
Biggest boost for Hillsdale Drive Extension and Belmont Bridge: VDOT agrees to cough up the cash for those projects in return for Albemarle's okaying the Western 29 bypass last summer, according to Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Worst infanticide: Staunton mom Ashkea Johnson, 19, gets 28 years May 17 for smothering her two-month old baby with a plastic diaper bag in 2009, according to NBC29.
Worst way to commit suicide: Verona man William Kerry, 60, steps into the path of a northbound I-81 tractor trailer May 19 driven by Robert Smith, 51, of Winnemucca, Nevada, the News Leader reports. Last month, a woman did the same on I-81 near Mint Spring.
Worst news for some golfers: The Charlottesville parks board votes 7-2 to ax golf from McIntire Park by 2020, Charlottesville Tomorrow reports. The recommendation goes to City Council later this year.
Latest Harrisonburg cop to kill a household animal: Sergeant Russell Metcalf is charged with animal cruelty and reckless handling of a firearm for killing a 10-month-old family dog named Sadie while he was riding a bicycle in Sadie's neighborhood, WHSV reports. Last November, an officer offered to euthanize a cat that had been hit by a car, and bludgeoned it to death with his nightstick.
Best draw: Afton resident Betty Carter, 70, wins $4 million May 10 in a four-state lottery called Decades of Dollars. Carter bought the ticket at her favorite store, the Royal Mart in Waynesboro, according to the News Leader.
Best military appreciation: On May 19– Armed Forces Day– the National Park Service begins issuing an annual pass good for free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.


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Motivation: According to the "chromatic" picture of stable homotopy, we should think of the moduli stack $M_{FG}$ of formal groups as a "good approximation" to the stable homotopy category (more precisely, we should think of the category of quasi-coherent sheaves on the stack $M_{FG}$ as the "good approximation"). Every finite complex $X$ defines a module $MU_* X$ over the complex bordism ring $MU_*$, which is the Lazard ring classifying a universal formal group law; this is also a comodule over $MU_\ast MU$, which corresponds to strict automorphisms of a formal group law. Taking account of the grading lets one say "formal group" instead of "formal group law."
Let's say for instance that we have a two cell complex, with cells far away in dimensions from one another. Then this approach means that we get a two-dimensional vector bundle on $M_{FG}$. I'm wondering if we can understand these algebro-geometrically. For instance, line bundles on $M_{FG}$ can be understood (the Picard group is $\mathbb{Z}$, generated by the Lie algebra $\omega$ of a formal group), and perhaps 2-dimensional vector bundles are not too far off.
Here's the specific situation I have in mind. Let $\nu: S^3 \to S^0$ be the second (stable) Hopf map, which generates the 3-stem. Then the cofiber of $\nu$ is the desuspension $\Sigma^{-4} \mathbb{HP}^2$, and this (as an even, two cell complex) has free $MU$-homology. The homology of this corresponds to some vector bundle on $M_{FG}$, which is an extension of $\mathcal{O}$ and $\omega^4$. Alternatively, $\nu$ is detected in the 1-line of the ANSS as a class in $\mathrm{Ext}^1_{M_{FG}}(\omega^4, \mathcal{O})$, which has order twelve, I think. Is there a description of this class purely in terms of formal groups? I'd be interested as well in the pull-back of this bundle to $M_{1,1}$ (i.e., under the map $M_{1,1} \to M_{FG}$ sending an elliptic curve to its formal group.) More concretely, this describes cooperations in elliptic homology on $\mathbb{HP}^2$.
(As a simpler example, we can do this for $\eta$, the first Hopf map. Then we are looking at $\Sigma^{-2} \mathbb{CP}^2$, and the relevant bundle on $M_{FG}$ is the next order version of the Lie algebra. Given an even-periodic homology theory $E$, then $\widetilde{E}_0(\mathbb{CP}^2)$ is dual to $\widetilde{E}^0(\mathbb{CP}^2)$, which corresponds to functions on the formal group of $E$ mod functions which vanish to degree 3 or higher at the origin. $\widetilde{E}_0(\mathbb{CP}^2)$ is dual to this.)