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I was raised in a small town in North Carolina and developed a love for television at age nine on my first trip to New York. My aunt worked for a local network and took me on a tour of the Saturday Night Live set. That was all it took. The on-air light flashing, the performers running, the chaos behind the scenes for five priceless minutes in front of the camera.
I began pursuing my dream by entering local writing competitions and getting involved in acting. During college at High Point University I found my niche, reporting for HPU News and writing for the campus newspaper. I also found time to attend film studies at the University of Los Angeles, California. After graduating on an academic scholarship with a degree in Mass Communications I headed to Virginia.
I began reporting traffic in Hampton Roads and became a self proclaimed "traffic geek." Road conditions constantly change, so there is always breaking news in the traffic world and never a dull moment. While in Hampton Roads I logged hours on multiple radio stations and filled in as a television reporter for Wavy-TV 10 and NewsChannel 3. Recently, I joined the CBS 6 team. An added bonus to my job is that I get to work with the new Beat the Traffic system. Now instead of completely relying on word of mouth I get to combine satellite technology, with roadway cameras and police information.
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Editor's note: Catherine Allgor is a history professor at the University of California at Riverside and an adviser to the National Women's History Museum. Her latest book is "The Queen of America: Mary Cutts's Life of Dolley Madison" (University of Virginia Press, 2012)
(CNN) -- There was a time when first ladies and first lady hopefuls merely stood smiling beside their blue-suited husbands, waving to cheering crowds. Their "press" was limited to an article in a women's magazine, with perhaps a few recipes.
Now they are scheduled and much-anticipated speakers at the Big Game, the main event for one night of the party conventions -- as Michelle Obama was Tuesday evening.
In this piece, we'll see the video highlights of speeches by candidates' wives in the past 20 years and analyze their meaning.
Speeches by spouses are one of the many aspects of American electoral politics that puzzle the rest of the world. As a reporter from VG (The Way of the World), the largest newspaper in Norway, was heard to ask, "What do these women do that their men can't?"
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In many western European contests, the voting public doesn't even know the names of the candidates' families -- but that's never been true in America. From the first, presidents' wives have been the focus of the public eye, much to the chagrin of Martha Washington, who never wanted her husband to be the leader of the new republic. Abigail Adams, wife of the second president, John Adams, had no time for "the people" and their curiosity about the family that led the nation. It would not be until Dolley Madison became the figurehead for her reticent and uncharismatic husband, James, that a new role for the first lady was born.
What the new Americans were looking for, as they huzzahed Martha Washington during her inaugural journey and hailed "Queen Dolley" at her famous Wednesday night parties, was reassurance. No one knew if this new experiment in liberty was going to work, whether the "United States" (which they thought of as plural) were going to hold.
Anxious for what we would call "psychological" messages, the people watched what first ladies wore and how they acted for clues about the country's male leaders. And the ladies obliged, enacting reassurance, authority, legitimacy, and (in Dolley's case) a touch of glamorous aristocracy.
Now when the wives of candidates brave the lights, the crowds, and the live coverage, they are given a different task. To answer the Norwegian reporter's query, what the women can do is to humanize their candidates.
We Americans believe that a wife can tell us about her husband in ways we can't discern from ads, stump speeches, or even debates: about his personal morality, his character, how he reacts to crisis -- in short, who he really is.
The first presidential candidate's wife and sitting first lady to address a convention crowd since Eleanor Roosevelt was Barbara Bush in 1992, who gave a testimonial to her husband, George H.W. Bush. "Character" was an issue then, one that only increased in importance during the Clinton years, so when Elizabeth Dole took to the podium in 1996 in support of her husband, Robert, she invoked his "honor." In fact, if you listen to these speeches, you'll hear lots of old-fashioned "value" words -- "decent," "steadfast," "trust," and yes, even "values."
It is funny to hear Barbara Bush say this is a "tough audience," as conventions are notorious lovefests. But I think she was reacting to doing something most of us have nightmares about -- speaking in public -- with no role models to follow. Elizabeth Dole seemed a bit nervous, too, though as head of the American Red Cross, she was used to speaking to audiences and was probably already thinking about a run for the office herself.
Military service is almost universally seen as a sign of "character" in the United States. In 2008, Cindy McCain cited her husband, John's, distinguished record. Tipper Gore gave this tried-and-true strategy a twist, making Al Gore's doubt about what many in 2000 saw as an unjust war a point in his favor.
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It's one thing to tell a candidate's wife to humanize her husband -- but how to do it? One of the benefits of the "humanizing" tack is that it can gloss over pesky class differences, so a prominent theme in the stories that aspiring presidential wives tell are about the "early days," when the young couple was roughing it. Apparently what brings folks from both sides of the aisles together are broken-down cars.
But even alluding to family milestones and private moments will do the trick. Like sitcom dads, our presidential fathers are at their most appealing when slightly inept.
Above all, every political wife wants to give us a love story, to assure us that the couple has what Ann Romney called a "real marriage." It is easy to say that we all just love a love story, but these stories also appeal to us because we assume that a man who can inspire and deserve the love of a good woman is someone we can trust. Often the love stories begin like our favorite movies.
One intriguing feature about these "love at first sight across a crowded room" stories is the idea that the man in question is obviously and immediately a man among men. Yes, American voter, what you see is what you get, they seem to say, and if you like what you see, no need to look further or deeper! Consistency counts, too. The current presidential hopefuls are essentially unchanged from the outstanding young men at the dance or (in the case of the Clintons) in the library.
No one really questions whether the women who speak of their husbands are authorities on said spouses -- and they like to remind us, in little wifely digs (even Michelle Obama thought that Barack had a funny name), that they know the public man on the most personal level.
They don't actually mention his leaving laundry on the floor or the toilet seat up, but we convention watchers fill that in. But one of the reasons they have their spot on the program is that their husbands' campaign managers also think they have a second source of authority -- they are women.
For decades, the assumption was that wives voted the way their husbands did. Right around the time that presidential candidates' wives began addressing conventions, American politicos began to see that wasn't so.
Whether the terms are "soccer moms" or "gender gap," the "women issue" is part of the calculation. But it is tricky. Using the rationale "I'm a mom, you're a mom, too," the political wife can seem to address issues far beyond what is happening under her own roof. She has to be careful about addressing actual policy -- that, everybody understands, is beyond her expertise. Unless she is Hillary Clinton, of course.
When Hillary Clinton mentioned a personal issue, she immediately tied it to a legislative or policy change under her husband's first administration. She did that through her whole speech. Hers was the argument of a trained lawyer and, in hindsight, a future secretary of state.
It is not correct to say, however, that these women are mere pawns of their husbands and their handlers. They are being asked to serve the campaign's purposes, but they often have their own messages to send. Even while performing the role of the selfless, devoted wife, they tell us something about themselves and their own values.
With such a rich history of first lady rhetoric, Americans won't stop being fascinated by presidential candidates' wives. There is something both ruthlessly modern about this attitude and touchingly old-fashioned.
On one hand, we turn to the women because we understand that the male politician's public persona is a careful construction, even a performance. At the same time, in our quest to know the real man, we are not unlike our early American counterparts, who looked for clues about the men in the Roman simplicity of Martha Washington's gown and the crown on Dolley Madison's head.
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If you are patiently awaiting the release of Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, enjoy a variety of skins/outfits for your favorite characters, preordered the game, and live in Europe – you are in luck. Available on Xbox 360 and PS3, when you pre-order Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 you will get five exclusive costumes for your combat enjoyment.
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Bam, free outfits, just for preordering – it's hard to go wrong with that. Remember, this deal so far is only happening in Europe. I'd imagine other countries will have similar deals, if not this exact deal, announced at a later time.


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Recovery Momentum May Leave College Grads Behind
Economists paint a troubling picture for recent college graduates: underemployment is likely to continue, despite the continued economic recovery. Ben Casselman has details. Photo: AP Images.
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Pioneer Woman's Sloppy JoesTuesday, January 11th, 2011
Ah, that Pioneer Woman. Everything over there is delicious. I don't usually consider her food to be terribly original or inventive, just a really great solid version of whatever she's trying to make. That's what you get with these sloppy joes. If you've never made sloppy joes "from scratch" and have been relying on a mix or a can, you're definitely in for a treat. The flavors are brighter, there's just the right amount of spice, and browning the buns with butter is a great, simple touch that really makes a difference.
(If you have made sloppy joes from scratch, there's probably not anything earth shattering about this recipe. My family used ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to make their sauce, and this is certainly in that family. But the onion & bell pepper adds something to the mix, as does the fresh garlic.) This recipe is extremely flexible though, so you can leave out pretty much any of the ingredients that you don't care for.
Sloppy Joes a la Pioneer Woman
Serves 8; Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2-½ pounds Ground Beef
- ½ Large White or Yellow Onion, Diced
- ½ Large Green Bell Pepper, Diced
- 5 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1-½ cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder (or use more or less to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (or use more or less to taste)
- Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (optional)
- Tabasco Sauce (optional; to taste)
- Salt To Taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Kaiser Rolls, Hamburger Buns, or other soft sandwich rolls
- Butter
Preparation Instructions
Add two tablespoons of butter to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of the fat and discard.
Add onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to get soft.
Add ketchup, brown sugar, chili pepper, dry mustard, and water. Stir to combine and simmer for 15 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Also add tomato paste, Worcestershire, and Tabasco if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
To prepare the buns:
Spread both halves of each bun with butter and brown on a griddle or skillet. Spoon meat mixture over the rolls. Serve hot.


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Hall of Fame Quarterback Fran Tarkenton on NFL Settlement
The National Football League and 4,500 former players suing the league over concussion-related issues reached an agreement on a settlement. WSJ's Kevin Clark and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and SmallBizClub.com Founder and CEO Fran Tarkenton discuss. Photo: AP.
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Heat wave continues across much of the nation as more than half the country is dealing with a moderate drought conditions. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
Competing for corn with ethanol producers at a time of sky-high prices and drought, cattlemen and other livestock producers have asked for some relief but their plea has yet to get the needed support.
The help would have to come via the Environmental Protection Agency, which has the power to temporarily reduce the amount of ethanol required to be mixed into gasoline for vehicles. Since ethanol is cleaner than petroleum, its use in vehicles helps reduce overall air pollution.
But the request for a waiver must come from a state or a refiner -- and a day after the plea was made that still hasn't happened.
"Our ears are open and the line of communications is open," Mike Deering, a spokesman for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, told NBC News. But, he added, "we do not have any definitive news at this point and time."
The Renewable Fuels Association, an ethanol trade group, told NBC News that it "wouldn't be surprised" to see a request.
In a statement, the EPA told NBC News that it was in "close contact with USDA as they and we keep an eye on crop yield estimates, and we will review any data or information submitted by stakeholders, industry and states."
A drought is now gripping more than half of the nation, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing some of the worst areas are expanding. In Tennessee, crops are dying and families are struggling to face the losses. NBC's Thanh Truong reports.
Still, Mark McMinimy, biofuels analyst at Guggenheim Partners Washington Research Group, told Reuters he wasn't expecting any change. "I am not sure if this changes the landscape all that much," he said of the livestock producers' plea. "EPA officials and the secretary of agriculture (Tom Vilsack) have all indicated that they are not considering a waiver at this time."
Texas Gov. Rick Perry failed in his attempt to get a waiver in 2008, and the November elections could make for continued status quo given that President Barack Obama and many other lawmakers are strong supporters of ethanol, which is hugely popular in farm states.
America's ongoing drought disaster is getting worse before it gets better. NBC's Chris Clackum reports.
Corn prices have risen 60 percent in six weeks, Reuters reports, and about a third of the U.S. corn supply is used for ethanol. About as much is used as animal feed.
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Once again Jimmy Fallon dressed up as Vladimir Putin for a sketch on "The Tonight Show," but this time the Russian president called Sarah Palin who made jokes about statements she's made in the past about Russia.
"A few days ago Russian president Vladimir Putin called President Obama to discuss the situation in Ukraine and not many people know this, but right after he talked to Obama, Putin made another phone call," Fallon said, "this time to someone who predicted his invasion of Ukraine back in 2008 and this is amazing we actually got footage of that conversation. Take a look at this."
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"Putin, what are you doing calling me?" Palin asked.
"Well I heard back in 2008 you predicted that I'd invade Ukraine, is this true?
"You betcha Vlad!"
"I once invaded a country called Youbetchavlad," Putin said. "Anyway, since you're so great at guessing my next move, who should I invade next? Sweden? Finland? I've heard Jamaica is nice this time of year…"
"No, my advice to you would be you get those troops out of Ukraine right now," Palin said sternly.
"Whoa hey captain buzzkill, it was joke," Putin said. "But seriously I could of used your predicting powers in office March Madness pool. My bracket's totally busted. How is your bracket doing?"
"Aw thanks for asking, bracket's good you know, he's going to be 6 this month," Palin said as a joke about her kids' unique names.
Then, the two had a jam session to Pharrel Williams' hit "Happy." Putin played a Russian balalaika while Palin played the flute.
Putin and Palin mention they hear breathing on the phone. Putin joked, "Maybe it's NSA spying on us." An Obama impersonator was then seen cautiously hanging up the phone--the same one who took part in the Obama-Putin sketch a few weeks ago.
"Anyway I should go, I need to pick up more vodka from store," Putin said. "If only I had neighbor who could bring me new bottle."
"Well, actually Alaska isn't that far from Russia," Palin said, referring to another much talked-about quote during her run for vice president.. "Hold on one second."
Then Palin walked over to Putin and handed him a bottle.
"Alaska really is close to Russia, maybe I should invade," Putin said.
"I wouldn't if I were you," Palin warned. "You may be able to take down a bear but you're not match for a momma grizzly."
In other Palin news, she will be premiering a new reality tv show called "Amazing America" on the Sportsman Channel April 3.
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Despite a year plagued by crashes and economic problems, the Chinese government successfully tested a brand new train capable of hitting 310 miles per hour this past weekend. The prototype bullet train is made from lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastics and designed to resemble an ancient Chinese sword – and it's 100 mph faster than China's current top of the line trains. Though many are wary of the safety of China's railway ambitions, the Chinese government is moving forward while maintaining that safety is of the utmost concern.
The high speed train that was tested was built by CSR Corporation which is based in Qingdao in eastern Shandong province. "We aim to ensure the safety of trains operation," CSR chairman Zhao Xiaogang told the Beijing Morning News after the train's test run. The train is capable of running at speeds up to 310 miles per hour, but the Chinese government said that though those speeds are possible the trains won't run that fast when put into commercial use.
The Chinese government had planned to shut down 80% of new construction on their ambitious high speed rail project back in July after a devastating head-on crash on an existing high speed rail line killed 40 people, injured 200, and caused a public outcry. China has also reduced speeds on existing railways throughout the country from 217 mph to 187 mph on faster lines and 155 mph to 124 mph on the slower lines.
The newly tested train is built from plastic reinforced by carbon fiber and magnesium alloy, a material that reduces the weight of the trains while allowing their speed to increase. The Chinese government has announced that they plan to connect all of China's major cities with almost 10,000 miles of new high speed rail by 2020. In the face of their year of high speed woes the Chinese government is going to cut spending on the railway by 42% from 2010 levels for the 2012 fiscal year but despite the cuts and public safety issues the government hasn't yielded an inch on their expansion ambitions.
Via PhysOrg
Correction: this article original indicated that this train utilized a magnetic levitation system, however this has been amended based upon further research.


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In this issue of the Update column, I've got some big news from some of the industry's biggest names – and some great opportunities if you are job hunting! Let's dive in…
Earnings. Michaels Stores held its quarterly earnings call for investors today. The company surprised market watchers by reporting that it missed its quarterly earnings target for the first fiscal quarter of 2016 that ended April 30th. Michaels stock (traded under MIK on the NASDAQ) fell over 8% after the announcement, to close at $27.69 for the day.
In the announcement, Michaels executives blamed weak April sales for the missed earnings estimate. Michaels is far from alone in struggling to meet its April sales goals in 2016. A whole host of U.S. retailers have announced weaker than expected April sales figures, including Costco, Gap, L Brands, Target, Macy's and Nordstrom – to name just a few.
Moving forward, Michaels says it plans to continue to focus on the adult coloring trend, extending its selection of coloring books and coloring materials. The company has also begun expanding the trend off-paper, recently unveiling store displays that feature items such as kids' t-shirts with coloring designs on them along with fabric markers. The company also plans to launch nationwide in July a loyalty program that it has been testing locally in Texas near its headquarters.
For more information on Michaels Stores financial numbers in the first quarter, read the official announcement.
Industry Jobs. The following industry positions are currently posted as available:
- American Crafts – Product Analyst
- Cricut – Project Design Coordinator
- Cricut – Mechanical Engineer
- Plaid – Sales Analyst
- F+W – Associate Acquisitions Editor
- F+W – Instructional Designer
- Wilton Brands – National Account Manager
- Wilton Brands – Manager of Category Management
- Imagine – Director, Sales & Marketing
- Paper Source – Art Director
- F+W – SEO Audience Development Specialist
- Wilton Brands – E-Commerce Manager
- Neenah Paper – Director, Human Resources
- Scrapbook.com – Creative Partnership Specialist (Brand Advocate)
New Positions. Bella Blvd has announced that Amy Heller is filling the newly created position of Marketing Director at the company. Heller is known to many in the industry for her time as a Garden Girl at Two Peas in a Bucket, and for her work designing product for the now-defunct Lily Bee Design. But she also has nearly two decades of professional experience in marketing and graphic design, including for Fortune 500 brands. Initial plans for Heller's role at Bella Blvd include development of a new blog and email interaction with customers.
Honors. Congratulations to Georganne Bender and Rich Kizer on their Retail Adventures blog being named one of the "7 Retail Publications You Should Be Reading" by retail analytics platform Celect. Retail Adventures has been basking in the spotlight in 2016, with UK retail analysts Retail Vision also naming the blog to its "Top 50 Retail Blogs" list in January.
Events. I had a chance to attend Scrapbook Expo for the first time in 2016 when it came to Orlando this past weekend for an event at the Gaylord Palms resort in Kissimmee.
The shows are now officially known as "Stamp & Scrapbook Expo," reflecting the growing presence of stamping products on the show floor. Compared to 2015, there was much more current product on the show floor – I saw a variety of current product from Echo Park, Carta Bella, Simple Stories, Quick Quotes, Graphic 45, Photo Play Paper, Sizzix, Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, and many others. Several booths were carrying a good selection of planner supplies as well.
Several well-known industry names were attracting good crowds in their booth. Stayce DeWid of Art Anthology had a make-n-take running in her booth, with the help of an instructor.
As it was throughout 2015 at the shows, the make-n-take being run by Richard Garay at the Fun Stamper's Journey booth continued to be popular in 2016 in Orlando. The booth was thronged every time that I passed by on Friday.
June is a busy month for Orlando area papercrafters, with Stampfest also scheduled to take place in Lakeland at the end of the month.


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Tilda is Eva
We Need To Talk About Kevin is on my 25 Books list. Click here to view. Not sure if you can love a book like Kevin, but it certainly stays with you. And it attacks that notion, that common refrain you hear all the time from women these days: that childbirth and motherhood is transformative. Well, obviously, for Eva it wasn't. At least not in a good way. And in many ways, as I've written before, I would be Eva. I would be the mother of the sociopath. Which might actually be the easy way of looking at it. Because what if the Kevins of the world just come out that way? And it's an idea I noted recently with respect to Jesse James: we feel the need to assign a reason to evil, almost as a reassurance against the bleak possibility that evil just might be evil. With no cause, no origin, just IS. And if that really is the case, the world is a lonelier, more frightening place and perhaps that is harder to face than anything else.
How do you capture all these ideas in a movie? Well, if it has to be, it's a good thing it's Tilda. Here she is with her hair coloured dark shooting We Need To Talk About Kevin in New York today. I felt so uncomfortable and so provoked while I was reading it, and so now I am worried and weirdly excited about feeling that way in the movie, that is if they get it right.
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This book provides a hands–on practical guide to using the most suitable models for analysis of statistical data sets using EViews – an interactive Windows–based computer software program for sophisticated data analysis, regression, and forecasting – to define and test statistical hypotheses. Rich in examples and with an emphasis on how to develop acceptable statistical models, Time Series Data Analysis Using EViews is a perfect complement to theoretical books presenting statistical or econometric models for time series data. The procedures introduced are easily extendible to cross–section data sets.
The author:
- Provides step–by–step directions on how to apply EViews software to time series data analysis
- Offers guidance on how to develop and evaluate alternative empirical models, permitting the most appropriate to be selected without the need for computational formulae
- Examines a variety of times series models, including continuous growth, discontinuous growth, seemingly causal, regression, ARCH, and GARCH as well as a general form of nonlinear time series and nonparametric models
- Gives over 250 illustrative examples and notes based on the author′s own empirical findings, allowing the advantages and limitations of each model to be understood
- Describes the theory behind the models in comprehensive appendices
- Provides supplementary information and data sets
An essential tool for advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking finance or econometrics courses. Statistics, life sciences, and social science students, as well as applied researchers, will also find this book an invaluable resource.
1 EViews workfile and descriptive data analysis.
1.1 What is the EViews workfile?
1.2 Basic options in EViews.
1.3 Creating a workfile.
1.4 Illustrative data analysis.
1.5 Special notes and comments.
1.6 Statistics as a sample space.
2 Continuous growth models.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Classical growth models.
2.3 Autoregressive growth models.
2.4. Residual tests.
2.5 Bounded autoregressive growth models.
2.6 Lagged variables or autoregressive growth models.
2.7 Polynomial growth model.
2.8 Growth models with exogenous variables.
2.9 A Taylor series approximation model.
2.10 Alternative univariate growth models.
2.11 Multivariate growth models.
2.12 Multivariate AR(p) GLM with trend.
2.13 Generalized multivariate models with trend.
2.14 Special notes and comments.
2.15 Alternative multivariate models with trend.
2.16 Generalized multivariate models with time–related effects.
3 Discontinuous growth models.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Piecewise growth models.
3.3 Piecewise S–shape growth models.
3.4 Two–piece polynomial bounded growth models.
3.5 Discontinuous translog linear AR(1) growth models.
3.6 Alternative discontinuous growth models.
3.7 Stability test.
3.8 Generalized discontinuous models with trend.
3.9 General two–piece models with time–related effects.
3.10 Multivariate models by states and time periods.
4 Seemingly causal models.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Statistical analysis based on a single time series.
4.3 Bivariate seemingly causal models.
4.4 Trivariate seemingly causal models.
4.5 System equations based on trivariate time series.
4.6 General system of equations.
4.7 Seemingly causal models with dummy variables.
4.8 General discontinuous seemingly causal models.
4.9 Additional selected seemingly causal models.
4.10 Final notes in developing models.
5 Special cases of regression models.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Specific cases of growth curve models.
5.3 Seemingly causal models.
5.4 Lagged variable models.
5.5 Cases based on the US domestic price of copper.
5.6 Return rate models.
5.7 Cases based on the BASICS workfile.
6 VAR and system estimation methods.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 The VAR models.
6.3 The vector error correction models.
6.4 Special notes and comments.
7 Instrumental variables models.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Should we apply instrumental models?
7.3 Residual analysis in developing instrumental models.
7.4 System equation with instrumental variables.
7.5 Selected cases based on the US—DPOC data.
7.6 Instrumental models with time–related effects.
7.7 Instrumental seemingly causal models.
7.8 Multivariate instrumental models based on the US—DPOC.
7.9 Further extension of the instrumental models.
8 ARCH models.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Options of ARCH models.
8.3 Simple ARCH models.
8.4 ARCH models with exogenous variables.
8.5 Alternative GARCH variance series.
9 Additional testing hypotheses.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 The unit root tests.
9.3 The omitted variables tests.
9.4 Redundant variables test (RV–test).
9.5 Nonnested test (NN–test).
9.6 The Ramsey RESET test.
9.7 Illustrative examples based on the Demo.wf1.
10 Nonlinear least squares models.
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Classical growth models.
10.3 Generalized Cobb–Douglas models.
10.4 Generalized CES models.
10.5 Special notes and comments.
10.6 Other NLS models.
11 Nonparametric estimation methods.
11.1 What is the nonparametric data analysis.
11.2 Basic moving average estimates.
11.3 Measuring the best fit model.
11.4 Advanced moving average models.
11.5 Nonparametric regression based on a time series.
11.6 The local polynomial Kernel fit regression.
11.7 Nonparametric growth models.
Appendix A: Models for a single time series.
A.1 The simplest model.
A.2 First–order autoregressive models.
A.3 Second–order autoregressive model.
A.4 First–order moving average model.
A.5 Second–order moving average model.
A.6 The simplest ARMA model.
A.7 General ARMA model.
Appendix B: Simple linear models.
B.1 The simplest linear model.
B.2 Linear model with basic assumptions.
B.3 Maximum likelihood estimation method.
B.4 First–order autoregressive linear model.
B.5 AR(p) linear model.
B.6 Alternative models.
B.7 Lagged–variable model.
B.8 Lagged–variable autoregressive models.
B.9 Special notes and comments.
Appendix C: General linear models.
C.1 General linear model with i.i.d. Gaussian disturbances.
C.2 AR(1) general linear model.
C.3 AR(p) general linear model.
C.4 General lagged–variable autoregressive model.
C.5 General models with Gaussian errors.
Appendix D: Multivariate general linear models.
D.1 Multivariate general linear models.
D.2 Moments of an endogenous multivariate.
D.3 Vector autoregressive model.
D.4 Vector moving average model.
D.5 Vector autoregressive moving average model.
D.6 Simple multivariate models with exogenous variables.
D.7 General estimation methods.
D.8 Maximum likelihood estimation for an MGLM.
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Planika Fires combine contemporary, international design and the advanced technology of environmentally friendly, smokeless ethanol based fire. Planika Fires are not only elements of interior decoration but most of all they are real fires enhanced by design. They create an exceptional atmosphere influencing our everyday life, they stimulate our energy and through the atmosphere of change enhance our potential. Depending on your mood they can either help you relax or inspire your potential.
Fire Design, a new category of design started by Planika takes the biofireplace sector to the next level. Planika has moved away from the traditional approach to this kind of product. The diversity of forms designed by international design masters emphasizes the concept of Planika Fires and allows the introduction of fire into the most sophisticated spaces.
Planika Fires run on a special ethanol based fuel – FANOLA®. Fanola® based on ethanol of plant origin is a renewable and green source of energy. While burning it produces no smoke, no smell and leaves no ashes. The special formula of Fanola® was created at the company laboratories, and Planika is the only legitimate producer of this fuel. Moreover, the product has been tested in terms of safety for people and environment and received positive opinions from international certifying bodies, like: TÜV, PZH, CNBOP, OMNI-Test Laboratories Inc. and EcoLogo®.
The above mentioned patented formula allows the fuel to burn completely clean. Clean burning means that there are no harmful substances emitted and the only by products are CO2 and water vapor in amounts comparable to human breath. Additionally, the clean burning also means that there is no smoke nor smell produced while burning and no ashes are left afterwards. Thanks to this feature, there is no longer any need for a chimney or a ventilation installation what makes fire a fully mobile commodity.
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- neither smell nor smoke are emitted while burning
- as a result only heat, water vapour and CO2 are produced in amounts comparable to that of human breath
- burning conditions have been specified in user's manual
- burning Planika Fires requires a regular provision of air (room ventilation system in a good working condition). In apartment conditions (with small cubic capacity) a slightly opened window will be enough.
Design shapes the contemporary world, just as elements used to . Planika walks down the path on which it tames fire using technology and design as its tools. We appreciate the experience and knowledge of renowned designers but we also take pride in discovering young talents. The unprecedented marriage of fire to design gave rise to a new category of the applied arts– fire design. Every designer experiences fire individually and out of that experience a very personal project is born through which they express their viewpoint and create their world.
Planika Fires create real fire without any smoke. Designed by distinguished designers they become focal points of exclusive interiors. The design process of Planika Fires takes place in the Planika Studio. Success lies in designing a new form that addresses contemporary lifestyle. Design together with the technical knowledge and experience are the basis for every model. By always paying close attention to every detail while shaping the form and carefully selecting the highest quality materials, we have come up with a product that is in accordance with our sustainable agenda.
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Publications: Faculty Books
Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (Second Edition) by Professor Benoit Cushman-Roisin and Jean-Marie Beckers (Academic Press 2011). The greenhouse effect, global warming, and El Niño are some of the phenomena covered in this introduction to the principles governing atmospheric and oceanic flows and numerical methods for computer simulations. Aimed at students and scientists, the book won the 2010 Wernaers Prize from the National Fund for Scientific Research of Belgium.
Long Shot: Vaccines for National Defense by Kendall Hoyt (Harvard University Press 2012). Troubled that the rate of vaccination innovation has been falling despite the rise of biotechnology, Hoyt, a Thayer lecturer and Dartmouth Medical School professor, argues that "as man-made biological threats proliferate and new diseases continue to emerge naturally, we urgently need to understand the conditions that foster timely innovation." Her book examines the history of—and today's obstacles to—vaccine development.
We asked Thayer lecturer Kendall Hoyt, author of Long Shot: Vaccines for National Defense:
What do vaccines have to do with national defense?
Since disease can impair the nation's ability to maintain order, defend itself, and project power, the ability to develop new vaccines quickly is essential to national security and public health. Historically, the U.S. has excelled at responding to national health emergencies. World War II-era programs developed 10 new or improved vaccines, often in time to meet the specific objectives of a military mission. In fact, the U.S. military made significant contributions to more than half of the vaccines developed in the 20th century.
What biodefense vaccines are most needed today, and how close are we to having them?
A next-generation anthrax vaccine has been a top priority since the first Gulf War. The current anthrax vaccine requires five shots over an 18-month period plus annual boosters, and it is not approved for children. Obviously, this vaccine is not ideal for civilian emergency use. A new recombinant protective antigen anthrax vaccine is technologically feasible and politically supported. However, 20 years and a billion dollars later, we still do not have it.
Aren't biotechnological advances accelerating the pace of vaccine development?
Biotechnology has made important contributions—such as engineering antigens apart from the original pathogen, which improves the safety of vaccines—and will continue to enhance our ability to detect, design, and manufacture vaccines with greater precision.
However, various factors, including the rise of specialization and outsourcing, are undercutting the integrated mission-driven collaborative research methods used to develop many vaccines in the past, including influenza, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal meningitis, and hepatitis B. The emergence of intellectual property thickets, stricter regulations, and larger clinical trails has driven up the cost and complexity of research. These obstacles are even steeper for the biodefense industry, which relies on government contracts. Large experienced firms prefer to develop drugs with large commercial markets. Smaller firms willing to take on biodefense contracts have to outsource to two or three other companies to amass the full range of skills and resources required to license a new vaccine. Integrated R&D is hard to achieve in this manner, and important information and techniques are often lost in translation. As a result, we see more contract renegotiations, longer development times, higher costs, and higher failure rates. In the case of the failed recombinant protective antigen anthrax vaccine contract, lobbyists played a large role as well, derailing a viable candidate that threatened the makers of the current anthrax vaccine.
How can the nation prepare itself most effectively against biothreats?
Since we cannot predict all future biothreats, we should invest in research tools, methods, and technologies for prompt response and treatment, including rapid detection and diagnostics to speed identification of novel pathogens and diseases, better disease models and biomarkers, rapid expression systems for injectable proteins, DNA vaccine scaffolds, and adjuvants to induce immunity more quickly and/or improve the immunogenicity of DNA vaccines. Thermostable formulations and needle-less delivery systems will also facilitate efforts to distribute and administer medical countermeasures in an emergency.
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Scientists have discovered methane gas bubbling from the seafloor in an unexpected place: off the East Coast of the United States where the continental shelf meets the deeper Atlantic Ocean.
The methane is emanating from at least 570 locations, called seeps, from near Cape Hatteras, N.C., to the Georges Bank southeast of Nantucket, Mass. While the seepage is widespread, the researchers estimated that the amount of gas was tiny compared with the amount released from all sources each year.
In a paper published online Sunday in the journal Nature Geoscience, the scientists, including Adam Skarke of Mississippi State University and Carolyn Ruppel of the United States Geological Survey, reported evidence that the seepage had been going on for at least 1,000 years.
They said the depths of the seeps suggested that in most cases the gas did not reach the atmosphere but rather dissolved in the ocean, where it could affect the acidity of the water, at least locally.
But methane is a potent, if relatively short-lived, greenhouse gas, so the discovery should aid the study of an issue of concern to climate scientists: the potential for the release of huge stores of methane on land and under the seas as warming of the atmosphere and oceans continues.
"It highlights a really key area where we can test some of the more radical hypotheses about climate change," said John Kessler, a professor at the University of Rochester who was not involved in the research.
Methane seeps occur in many places, but usually in areas that are tectonically active, like off the West Coast of the United States, or that connect to deep petroleum basins, as in the Gulf of Mexico. The Atlantic margin, as the region where the shelf meets the deeper oceanic crust is known, is tectonically quiet, and most of the seeps are not thought to be linked to oil and gas deposits.
"This is a large amount of methane seepage in an area we didn't expect," Dr. Skarke said. "That raises new questions for us."
Dr. Ruppel said that at about 40 of the seeps — those in water depths exceeding 3,300 feet — the methane may be migrating up through the sediments from deeper reservoirs of the gas. Further studies would be needed to confirm this, she said.
If the gas is found to be originating from reservoirs, then oil companies could potentially be interested in determining whether the reservoirs can be tapped.
But Dr. Ruppel said most of the seeps had been found in depths of about 800 to 2,000 feet, where the methane, which is produced by microbes, is most likely trapped in sediments near the seafloor, within cagelike molecules of ice called hydrates. Natural variability in water temperatures, caused by ocean circulation and other factors, may be warming these hydrates just enough to release the gas.
Hydrates at such relatively shallow depths "are exquisitely sensitive to small changes in temperature," she said. "You don't have to change things very much to get the methane to come out."
Dr. Kessler, the author of an article reviewing the findings in the same journal, said that because the Atlantic margin was unaffected by tectonic activity or other factors, it should prove to be a convenient location to conduct long-term studies of links between climate change and methane releases.
"How will those release rates accelerate as bottom temperature warms, or how will they decelerate if there are some cooling events?" Dr. Kessler said. "We don't really have all of the answers. But this is a great place to try to find them."


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Photo Gallery | No. 4 Harvard Heavies Sweep No. 7 Princeton, Win Compton Cup
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--A rowing shell donated by Harvard heavyweight crew alumni was dedicated in honor of Olympic champion Malcolm Howard '05 Saturday at Newell boathouse following the Crimson's Compton Cup win against Princeton and MIT.
Alumni who donated the shell were on hand for the dedication and a celebratory row on the Charles River after watching the Crimson varsity row the shell to victory against the Tigers and Engineers.
Howard went undefeated against intercollegiate competition in his three years as a member of Harvard's varsity eight, helping the Crimson to three straight national championships. He helped Canada's men's eight win Olympic gold in Beijing in 2008 and received honorable mention in the selection of the Rowing News Male Athlete of the Year for 2009.
Pictured above in the back row: Jonathan Durham '04, Jordan Sagalowsky '04, Will Ulrich '05, Howard, Kip McDaniel '04, Alex Chastain-Chapman '04 and Adam Kosmicki '06. Front row: Kit (Randolph) Ulrich '05 and Jesse Oberst '04.


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I had a great dinner tonight — one that I've made so many times before on this blog — Shrimp Tacos. I know, nothing complicated. Nothing exotic. Nothing unusual. Just good, satisfying tacos without the processed "stuff."
I'm headed back to Copán tomorrow. I know, about as boring as a taco to some of you, but to me, it means peace and quiet and a way to at least partially unplug.
There's no way I can cut the cord completely, but from what I've been reading about Hacienda San Lucas these past 6 months, this ecolodge is just the place to unwind after a couple of weeks that have me wound up. I just hope when I hit the ground after the long, twisty, turn-y ride out, I don't spin out of control like an unleashed top.
I'm looking forward to the possibilities of beautiful scenery and great photo opportunities. I'm hoping to quiet the worries that are swirling around in my head for a couple of days so I can come back and face the week with a smile and fresh, new ideas — possibilities.
I figured communing with nature and the memories of long gone Mayan rulers might be a good way to put things into perspective. A coulpe of millenia ago, a ballgame similar to fútbol could end your life whether you were on the winning team (sacrificed for the win) or the losing team (killed for losing). That thought should be enough to make the trials and tribulations of everyday modern life pale in comparison.
So I'm going to take the usual dose of Dramamine and settle in for a long ride south to Copán and enjoy the hospitality of the team at Hacienda San Lucas and hope to come back with a more upright stance after letting some of the weight of the small world I live in roll off my shoulders.
I'll "see" you along the ride and on the other side with video and a post after I return.


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Friday, May 20, 2005
Walking the neighborhood...The Good
Right now our neighborhood has some typical city problems: drug dealing, loitering, litter, graffiti. But don't get me wrong, this is a nice neighborhood - we just have some "issues."
I've been wanting to do some posts about the neighborhood related to old houses. I've really enjoyed seeing slices of life from other people's blogs lately. Grex over at Petch House showed us some amazing Victorians and Jess over at Bungalow High had some great ones. And of course, we can count on House in Progress for capturing shots of Bungalows wherever they roam.
Here's a few shots of a few of our favorite houses in the neighborhood. One advantage of walking everywhere is you get to know your neighborhood pretty well. These are also homes that have had quite a bit of work done and I think reflect their owners personality.
This is an unbelievably quaint home, we call cottage-like.
I like they way they made this one their own with the paint colors.
Close up of the unique paint job (purists may not like)
A Nice Victorian recently restored.
Close up of wood work
This one was also recently redone and has a lovely Japanese garden.
My plan is to continue this saga in the spirit of Sergio Leone.
The first installment: The Good
Coming soon: The Bad
To be followed by: The Ugly
And so as to not end on a negative: The Beautiful!
4 comments:
- Greg said...
Nice homes. I really liked the brick one. We don't get much of that out here. There are some commercial buildings from the turn of the century that are brick, and a lot of stucco bungalows, but not a lot of brick or stone homes. My Mom is in Kentucky right now. She just sent me pictures of the big brick Victorian she grew up in. Sadly, it is now in a bad part of town (sound familiar) and it is cut up in to apartments (sound familiar).
Looking forward to the other installments. I could post plenty of "Bad" and "Ugly" as well.
- jm@houseinprogress said...
Three cheers for house voyeurs!
- Ms. P in Jackson said...
The pictures are great. I like the paint colors on the Victorian. A large part of why I'm moving to Jackson is that we can walk or ride bikes everywhere. Here in Arlington, they will put in a seven lane road and won't put in a sidewalk! How much sense does that make? There really is no 'downtown', just a million mini-malls and gas stations.
Old urban neighborhoods are full of treasures. I love looking at the pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
- K said...
What a cool-looking neighborhood. I like the rainbow Victorian and the other Victorian with the white base color and blue/gold/purple trim ... gives me some ideas for mine.


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Care Everywhere ensures your health information is available wherever you are. It allows your health information to be securely exchanged using electronic medical records.
Anyone who receives care at participating Care Everywhere organizations benefits from Care Everywhere. Whether you're traveling and need emergency medical attention, or perhaps you frequently visit providers from separate healthcare organizations, Care Everywhere allows these providers access to your health information.
See the complete list of healthcare organizations currently participating in Care Everywhere.
If you or your legally authorized representative agree to the electronic release of your health information, a secure link can be established allowing clinicians to access your records from another organization. Your health team will have more complete information about you that will help them better meet your needs in a safe, effective and timely manner.
Your consent to electronically release your health information through Care Everywhere remains effective until midnight after your appointment or hospital discharge. The information received by any of the participating health care organizations may also be used to provide care for you in the future. Only health professionals involved in your care are able to see your health information.
Each healthcare organization will use and maintain the information according to its own policies. The participating organizations may disclose some or all of the information as permitted by law, if it pertains to your care plan. By signing the authorization, you indicate your understanding that information released because of this authorization may be released as permitted by law.
The information available depends on each organization's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. It may include:
Yes. We will obtain information only from the organizations that you name in the signed authorization. Please note, when you name an organization, all of its locations are included.
Altru's Critical Access Hospital Partners connect to and use Altru's Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR). There is no need to use Care Everywhere with these organizations since their data is already in our system. Examples of Altru's Critical Access Hospital Partners include LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, Minn., Cavalier County Memorial Hospital and Clinics in Langdon, N.D., and First Care Health Center in Park River, ND.
Currently, the electronic exchange of medical information to Mayo Clinic is not possible through Care Everywhere Network. However, information can still be exchanged because of our involvement in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.


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We still haven't quite come to terms with the bat-shit crazy weirdness of Marcus "New Mexico" Vick whipping out a gun at McDonald's the day after he declared for the NFL Draft, but it did get us to thinking: We haven't been to McDonald's for a long, long time. At first, we thought it was because we're older now and have more refined taste in cuisine (like, say, Wendy's). But we realize now that's not it; we're actually scared. You never know whose path you'll cross at a McDonald's.
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This probably should not come as a surprise, given that Brett Favre is perhaps the greatest quarterback of all time and a very likeable figure. It doesn't hurt that America's Team (the Packers, not the Cowboys) has a national fan base to supplement the 100,000 strong in Green Bay.
There is little debate that Tom Brady is the runaway league MVP after ten weeks of the 2007 NFL season. Favre, in my view, is the only other person in the conversation. He probably used to drink Pabst before he quit drinking.
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