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Efficiency and Technology Gap in China's Agriculture: A Regional META-Frontier Analysis
AbstractThis paper utilizes a unique county-level dataset to examine technical efficiency and technology gap in China's agriculture. We classify the counties into four regions with distinctive levels of economic development, and hence production technologies. A meta-frontier analysis is applied to the counties. We find that although the eastern counties have the highest efficiency scores with respect to the regional frontier but the northeastern region leads in terms of agricultural production technology nationwide. Meanwhile, the mean efficiency of the northeastern counties is particularly low, suggesting technology and knowledge diffusion within region might help to improve production efficiency and thus output.
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Bibliographic InfoPaper provided by University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Economics & University of Nevada, Reno , Department of Resource Economics in its series Working Papers with number 06-005.
Length: 28 pages
Date of creation: Dec 2006
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Related researchKeywords: China's grain production; county-level; metafrontier; stochastic production frontier; technical efficiency;
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- Chen, Zhuo & Song, Shunfeng, 2008. "Efficiency and technology gap in China's agriculture: A regional meta-frontier analysis," China Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 19(2), pages 287-296, June.
- D24 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Production; Cost; Capital; Capital, Total Factor, and Multifactor Productivity; Capacity
- N55 - Economic History - - Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment and Extractive Industries - - - Asia including Middle East
- O13 - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
This paper has been announced in the following NEP Reports:
- NEP-AGR-2007-01-14 (Agricultural Economics)
- NEP-ALL-2007-01-14 (All new papers)
- NEP-CNA-2007-01-14 (China)
- NEP-DEV-2007-01-14 (Development)
- NEP-EFF-2007-01-14 (Efficiency & Productivity)
- NEP-GEO-2007-01-14 (Economic Geography)
- NEP-TRA-2007-01-14 (Transition Economics)
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I understand why Boston signed off on the deal: they wanted Jake Peavy. And I understand why Detroit signed off on the deal: shortstop Jhonny Peralta is likely facing a 50 game suspension coming out of the Biogenesis mess, and while in the long-term Jose Iglesias is not by any means the player who was hitting .400 and practically getting handed the American League Rookie of the Year Award earlier this year, his glove is amazing and would help shore up an infield startlingly devoid of actual infielders.
What I don't understand is what actual benefit the Chicago White Sox derive from a package whose centerpiece — and only real prospect, honestly — is Avisail Garcia. Peavy's under control for next season. If this is the best the White Sox could do this year and in this market, then unless you know that Peavy's shoulder is falling off — like, your team doctor is literally examining his MRIs and making exploding bomb sound effects — or he's privately told you he's retiring after the season, why not hold on to him and try again next year? The alternative is apparently a package headlined by Avisail Garcia.
Garcia was the number two prospect in the Tigers system coming into the season per Baseball America, but the thing about the Tigers system at the start of the year is it only really had one good prospect: third baseman/outfielder Nick Castellanos. To put Garcia's ranking in perspective, the No. 3 prospect in the Tigers system coming into the season on that list was Bruce Rondon, a relief pitcher with conditioning issues whose only pitch is a fastball he can't locate. If not for the very same White Sox that just acquired Garcia, the Tigers would have the worst farm system in the Central and be competing for worst in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. So in that extremely limited sense, yes, the White Sox did get Detroit's second-best preseason prospect, who immediately becomes one of the White Sox' top prospects.
Garcia is young (22 years old), and young prospects are wishcasting boxes in ways that older ones aren't for simple reasons of chronology. But the second sentence of Garcia's scouting report reads in part that "Garcia is loaded with tools and could become an average hitter with above-average power." All of his value as a prospect is based on his physical ability — or projected physical ability — and not on how he's actually developed in the minor leagues. The rest of the scouting report is similarly backhanded: "overly aggressive at the plate and rarely walks," "has the brute strength to get away with swinging at pitchers' pitches," "has a surprising athleticism considering his size."
Does one bad scouting report mean Garcia can't turn things around, find plate discipline, figure out pitch recognition and turn into an everyday player? Of course not. And Garcia has been fairly promising so far at AAA this year in under 200 PA. But he is a disappointing return considering he's the only player of note coming back to the White Sox.
That's because Boston got away with making their minor-league contribution to the deal two High-A pitchers, Francellis Montas and J.B. Wendelken, and a Cleuluis Rondon, a 19-year-old defense-first shortstop whose bat may not play in AA, let alone MLB. Rondon is a lottery ticket and Montas is barely a prospect; Wendelkin, a relief pitcher, functionally isn't one. The Red Sox gave up essentially nothing in this deal except Iglesias who is himself a utility infielder and got Jake Peavy and a fringy bullpen arm (Brayan Villarreal) in return. Why? How did this happen? How was no one else willing to give up more talent for Peavy?
Well, they probably were. The problem wasn't everybody else's talent packages, it was their finances. Take a look how much money has been reported as exchanging hands in the deal. That's right: none. The White Sox were willing to eat a bad return on talent so ownership could save on payroll for the next 18 months. Every organization has its priorities, and the White Sox have shown time and time again that the farm system is not one of theirs. In fairness to the White Sox, my guess would be that instead of pocketing the savings from the Peavy contract, they will be used to sign another ineffectual platoon infielder or one-dimensional outfielder in the vain hope that the team can reload instead of rebuild, but eventually something's got to give in Chicago. Priorities like this aren't how winning teams are built.

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The Penn State Nitty Lions aren't going to be playing in a BCS bowl, they're not in the thrilling fight to finish 1-2 in the country and they're not even going to the post season. But that's not stopping them from being one of the most inspirational stories of this college football season, and that has everything to do with head coach Bill O'Brien.
Many are saying that after becoming the first Penn State head coach to win eight games in his first season ( like he's had a lot of competition), O'Brien is the front runner for the National Coach of the Year award. Not because his team finished with 8 wins but because his team finished 8 wins under pretty incredible circumstances that perhaps other schools would have cracked under.
But there is one thing that is certain — O'Brien love his players, and he loves them enough to curse on live television when referring to them. After the Nitty Lions win thrilling 24-21 upset win over Wisconsin, O'Brien was asked how he felt about his team. It appeared that he called his team "a bunch of f–ers" but some said he said "fighters" in a weird way.
We went to the tale of the tape, and the tale is not one for the wee ones.
Now, is it just me or was that an interesting choice of word to describe your players? Beyond the fact he cursed on live TV, he called his players "a bunch of f—ers" but meant it in a positive way. I don't know about you but when I call someone that, it's usually not paying them a compliment. Maybe I've been misusing that word since I was six, who knows.
Frankly, O'Brien can say whatever the hell he wants to. He's the head coach of a football team no one wanted to touch with a thousand foot pole as recently as four months ago. Not only did he keep his team together, he managed to win 8 games, beat some good schools and finish the year with a win over Big Ten rival Wisconsin.
Penn State needed some serious healing, particularly the football program. An eight win season does not erase the past in any way, shape or form. But it does help this school move forward, and I'll drop an f-bomb to that any day.
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Spark Chapter 2Chapter 2"Good evening." Luna greeted Twilight as the young unicorn stepped onto the same balcony as the princess. It had been just beyond their rooms, facing slightly off of south, giving a few of the city below. Canterlot had not fallen asleep yet; carts traveled to their final destinations of the day, couples went about for dinner, shopkeeps began to close up for home. Twilight bowed her head in greetings as she stepped out."Celly dotes on me so, it's a little embarrassing." Luna looked past Twilight to the two guards nearby. Twilight gave a nervous smile. She wondered - was this Celestia trying to protect her younger sister, or protect others from her little sister?"How are you feeling?" she asked to shift the conversation. So far, Luna, while soft-spoken, didn't seem so poorly. Her opinion shifted slightly when Luna hung her head and let out a long sigh."So tired. And the night hasn't even begun. Once upon a time I relished this time of day, if only because I knew at least for
Spark Chapter 4Chapter 4After the Princess left, Twilight was determined to get to studying. She wasn't too clear on how she was going to go about retrieving her books - maybe another teleport was in order. Twilight was just getting ready when a knock on the door interrupted her concentration. She groaned, knowing she had to answer it before Luna was disturbed."Wha- Oh, Spike!" Twilight was surprised to find her assistant crossly tapping his foot outside the door. He came in without her invitation."Where were you, Twi?" he asked, clearly indignant. "You were gone for hours! Do you know how hard it is to keep a straight face when you're lying to the Princess of Equestria?""One of." Twilight corrected. "And sadly, yes. I'm sorry Spike." gears turned in her head. She couldn't have spent more than an hour and a half searching for books, probably less. Yet Spike was right - it was already well into the afternoon, several hours having passed from when she began her venture. Twilight wondered just what
Spark Chapter 7Chapter 7"Twilight, you look so worried." Celestia said, eyes on Twilight. The young magician swallowed, trying to keep a straight face. Celestia's eyes narrowed."Tell me what troubles you, my little pony."The words lurched from Twilight's mouth. "We found Luna's diary!" her eyes widened."Sister." Celestia called. "Come out now. It's time to let in the light." Twilight looked over her shoulder. She noticed a flash of green light under the door. It creaked open."Luna, no!" Twilight told her."I must, Twilight. We shall stand strong together." Luna stepped out of the door.---Meanwhile, in the Ponyville Library, a piece of paper came from nowhere and floated gingerly down onto the face of a pegasus sleeping on the library floor. The pegasus, still asleep, tried to blow the paper off of her.---Shall you now?" Celestia asked. She turned to Twilight. "It's time to sleep, my little pony."Twilight stumbled. "Twilight!" Luna called her name, but it sounded so distant. Her eyelids grew
Spark Chapter 3Chapter 3One very illuminating lesson on abacus use and maintenance and several hours of peaceful study later, Twilight and Luna left the library. Twilight could still hardly believe it as Luna had challenged to beat her with a calculator - and then won hoofs down. All with the help of beads and her own mental faculties she had computed things Twilight had wanted to write down before even getting to the calculator. For the first time in a very, very long time Twilight felt, well, stupid. She often felt foalish, out of place or embarrassed. She had never been made to feel stupid.Luna had meant only to show off a little though, and Twilight held nothing against her. The younger princess had little enough to be proud of as it was. And that little display had helped the Princess make several insights to current tax regulations. Twilight was honored that the Princess had turned to her several times through the night, using her to clarify what the books could not. And she had gotten her ow
Spark Chapter 6Chapter 6Twilight skimmed through the diary. Luna had fallen asleep; willing oneself strong only went so far, especially when sick, and she needed to be ready to guide the moon down. She lay at Twilight's feet, a book as a pillow. A voice in Twilight's head had been telling her to just lay down beside her, keep her warm....Twilight had never been smitten before, and surprised herself constantly with the thoughts that ran through her head. But she turned it all into fuel for her study. To figure out what was making Luna sick. Something told her to keep going through the diary. At some point, she had decided, she was going to have to introduce Luna and Rarity to each other for real, given the Princess's professed love of gems (how would the night sky look in rubies, not diamonds, she asked her diary at one point) and pretty things in general. It was also uncanny at times reading about Luna trying to study or practice magic (studying being much more hands on when you were inventing liter
Spark Chapter 8Chapter 8The tables were beginning to turn. Twilight was finding more time between Celestia's attacks. Celestia still underestimated her, after all this. Twilight understood now. She had access to the plane of magic - and more than that, she was home there. Part of her mind stayed on that plane, sensing what it could. Celestia's attacks were easier to spot from there. Occasionally the alicorn moved through the sunlight, meager as it was, but Twilight could trace her. In fact, when she did that, Twilight began to figure things out. She could feel the magical shroud around Celestia. The shell she wore. It came from the elements of harmony, and Twilight was beginning to see how the elements could be used to break it, just as they had with Nightmare Moon. There was one piece missing, however. Twilight needed to find the Celestia, the real Celestia, inside the prison. The real Luna had still be inside, strong enough to endure, but she worried that if she destroyed Celestia, she would truly
Spark Chapter 5Chapter 5Luna was holding up well on the walk to the library, though Twilight could read the strain on her face. She didn't really know how to behave. what was expected of her? What should she do? Should she treat Luna like a fillyfriend? That didn't even answer any questions, given that Twilight had the dating experience of a particularly socially inept rock."Twilight? What's going through your mind?" Luna asked. Twilight realized she had been staring."Ah, uh...I'm sorry. I'm just nervous. I don't know what to do, I mean, about...us?" the term seemed so foreign, so odd to apply. Luna both blushed and smiled, equal parts embarrassed and elated. At least Twilight knew she wasn't alone."You needn't worry. All you've done, and still you want to do more." she leaned over as they walked and nuzzled the side of Twilight's neck, playing with her mane. Twilight nickered, ticklish."There is generosity, but there is sacrifice. For my sake, please, do not go too far.""Alright.""Promise me.
To Be An AlicornSweet Apple Acres was a busy place in the spring. Two young stallions walked the fields with plows in tow, while a mailpony dragged in shipments of seeds and tools, and a couple more ponies were visible amonst the apple trees. Adding to the general bustle was a visitor to the farm who gingerly stepped out of the sky, looked around, and opened the gate into the main homestead area. A filly, not quite yet a mare, with a light green coat and straw-colored hair and baskets strapped to her saddle had been trotting through the area, and noticed the visitor first. She stopped dead in her tracks, eyes as big as the moon."P-princess?!""Oh, hello." the visitor said. "I'm here to see Applejack. Is she around?""G-great-granny Applejack?" the filly asked. The visitor paused, and nodded. The young pony kept her eyes on the visitor and pointed towards the barn. There, in a rocking chair, an ancient mare sat with a worn brown steltson covering her eyes. Her coat was gray but with a healthy sheen, a
Thunder and Lightning Chp. 1Chapter 1"Dash? Dash!" Twilight called out, standing on the path below Dash's cloud home. She stamped her hooves in frustration as the silence dragged on. She had been at this for several minutes, and the situation called for a bit more urgency than her friend was showing. Or not showing, as the case may be. So far she hadn't shown up at all."Dash, am I going to have to get Fluttershy to go up there?" Twilight asked of the clouds. She finally heard from above, a low groan making its way down to her."Alright already." Rainbow Dash complained, rolling onto her front and over to the edge of her cloud home, where she could look down on Twilight. She blinked slowly a couple times at Twilight. "Can't a pony get some shuteye?" she complained."It's nearly afternoon Dash!" Twilight retorted. Dash just looked around lazily at the bright day she had somehow slept straight through until now. She gave a yawn."And why were you asleep outside?" Twilight asked, her curiosity overcoming her sense
Common Sky - Part 1"Ah'm tellin' you, you're makin' it way too pretty. It's all form and no function.""Oh, please darling. If she's going to be out there all alone, then the least I can do is make sure she looks fabulous! What if she were to meet some nice fellow along the way, hmm? She'd look dreadful without proper fashionable winter attire.""Ah don't think it's that kinda trip, sugarcube. She's goin' up int'the mountains, not lookin' to chat up some sophisticated pony in th'big city. She's gonna need lots'a pouches t'carry all 'er stuff, you ain't got a single pouch or even a small pocket on that thing. Where's she gonna fit her telescope or her food?""Why, in some one-of-a-kind-designer-saddle-bags I made for her, of course."It was early evening in the dead of winter, and the dark starry sky overhead gleamed and sparkled above. The winter solstice had just passed, and with the season came less and less sunlight, bringing darkened coldness to the entire land of Equestria. Twilight Sparkle w
Luna's Socks - Part 1Luna's Socks - Part 1 starring Twilight Sparkle and the Princesses Celestia and Luna"It's absolutely wonderful to have you back home, my faithful student," Princess Celestia said to Twilight as she walked with her along the corridor that would lead to the East Wing of Canterlot Castle where the guest rooms were. "I've missed you terribly, you know."Twilight suppressed a squeal of delight. The Princess had missed her? Oh, the things she wanted to say in reply but all she could was blush crimson and whisper, in a voice embarrassingly heavy with emotion: "I've missed you too, Princess
""It's such a shame that you can't stay in your old tower," Celestia continued as they passed a series of huge stained-glass windows interspersed with tapestries thousands of years old portraying the history of Equestria. "I'm afraid the renovations are really quite untimely.""It's alright, Princess," Twilight replied, looking at each of the tapestries thoughtfully as they passe
Luna's Best Night EverIt was the night of the Grand Galloping Gala and Princess Luna was thoroughly flustered. She stood in front of her mirror, pouting at her own reflection. Celestia had gone to great lengths to set the evening up for her, lowering the sun early and helping her to raise the moon and coerce the stars out of hiding so she would have time to prepare herself. She had even taken the liberty of personally greeting every guest on her behalf so that Luna wouldn't have an excuse to escape from the party itself.Luna adjusted her tiara and smoothed out the dress Celestia had picked out for her for the fifth time in as many minutes. She frowned a little at the puffy, lacy affair that now adorned her form, all ribbons and silk and crushed velvet with a large, elaborate skirt that made her feel uncomfortable about the size of her flank. When Celestia had told her no bit had been spared to prepare for the gala Luna had been shocked, even appalled by the flagrant misuse of the treasury to fund an event
Moonlit Sparkles - Ch. 1Author's Note: This story was written long before Season 2, Episode 4 where Luna received her canon personality. Drop what you know about her from that episode. Thank you and enjoy!Moonlit Sparkles Chapter 1By Mazzyrazzy"You're going WHERE?!"The earsplitting cry startled the birds that rested atop Twilight Sparkle's library home. Panicking, the birds rushed into the sky to find a safer place to perch. Twilight was using her magic to pack several books and supplies into a few different bags. The books themselves covered a variety of topics, but she only packed the necessities, knowing she wouldn't need her entire library on her trip to Canterlot. The warm glow of the sun draped appealingly across the room, blanketing every surface. Certainly there was no better time to travel; the springtime aura penetrated everything, from the simplest plant to the most complex animal species. Life itself just seemed so vibrant, and Twilight was
Common Sky - Part 2"Luna, Luna, Luna," said a macabre voice through the darkness. Luna walked down a long, brick-laden hallway, lit up only by her horn and the phosphorescent-like properties of her mane. She had no idea how she had gotten here. She could only feel the bone-cold dampness of the ground on her hooves and throughout the hair on her body. It felt like a dark cellar or a dungeon. "You know that this world isn't a place for ponies such as us. Didn't you learn anything from our little 'vacation,' little one? We are one and the same, and yet, you've learned nothing, NOTHING from me. You really think this happiness and joy will persist? Pah. You're just as weak now as you were then."Luna looked upon a big oval mirror in front of her, bolted against the wall of what appeared to be an abrupt dead-end to the corridor. She remembered where she was now. She had seen this scene playing out more times that she could remember, hearing that voice torture her for over a thousand years. Looking into the mir
Much Ahoof About Nothing Part 1Much Ahoof About Nothing starring Princess Celestia and her faithful student Twilight SparkleTwilight watched the little white starlike flowers swirl about in her cup of elderflower tea and sighed.Rarity put down her own cup and looked at her in sudden concern from across the table. The two of them were sitting at their favourite table at the Dandelion Clock Café and enjoying a little afternoon tea together, but Rarity for some time now had noticed that Twilight, although moody at the best of times, was especially moody today for some reason."Darling!" she said. "That's the third time you've sighed in as many minutes! Now I know something is most definitely wrong."Twilight lifted her face from observing the tea to look at her friend. The white-coated unicorn's eyes were regarding her with concern, but somehow Twilight didn't feel like talking to her."Oh Rarity. I'm fine, really," she said, and then straightaway her eyes dropped back down to the tea and its danci
Common Sky - Part 3The breeze blew past Luna's ears as she enjoyed Twilight's warmth against her. Her eyes were closed, focusing intently on this feeling of closeness that was so new and terrifying to her. She didn't know if she was doing the right thing, or if she was being too affectionate or forward. Luna didn't know what being somepony's 'friend' was like, or how she was supposed to act. Luna had dreamt about this moment for so long, and couldn't pass up the opportunity, no matter if wrecked everything else. Sharing this beautiful night she had created with somepony was the only thing that she had hoped for in her long life. In this moment, she was content with just this. Under the sea of stars, with streaks of fire and waves of light challenging the daytime in pure brilliance, Luna was finally at peace. Her dream had come true. Nightmare Moon was wrong."Ahem," spoke a familiar, dark voice. Luna's eyes shot wide open and she stepped back, looking around. She was in that familiar, damp, dark corridor
Common Sky - Epilogue"O-oh my.""It's very beautiful, isn't it?""Y-yes it is... I never imagined..."Twilight and Luna were standing on the deck of the Ponyville Library. It was the middle of spring, and Winter Wrap Up had long past. The grass was growing and the flowers were blooming, adding a beautiful green hue to the world as Luna's moon shone brightly overhead in the dead of night. The temperature was warm and the air was muggy, but the sky remained crystal clear. The pair of them were looking through Twilight's largest telescope, which she had just set up the night before."Things are so much clearer with a bigger lens, don't you think?" asked Twilight."Definitely," replied Luna, her eye glued to the eyepiece, the telescope pointed low on the horizon. "What's this star called?""It's called Antares. It's a part of the constellation called Scorpio," said Twilight, looking at one of her books. Luna took her face away from the eyepiece finally, looking up at the sky itself. She stared in the direction
The Price of Loyalty - Part 1~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[Shipping] [Sad]Semolika (Candlewyx)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Price of Loyalty - Part 1 Part 1 - Current Page Part 2 - [Click Here]Eyes clenched, Rainbow Dash squirmed and allowed herself to sink deeper into the fluffy cloud that was her home. The afternoon Sun shone down upon her, rousing her from her slumber. She rolled onto her back and let loose a huge yawn. Sighing, the pale cyan pegasus slowly cracked open her eyes and rubbed them with her two fore-hooves. She sat up on her haunches and peeked over the edge of her cloud, gazing at the bridge to Ponyville nearby. Nopony was there."Oh, come on, kid," she mumbled in annoyance. "You begged and pleaded for almost an hour yesterday, and now you don't even show up on time."Rainbow lazily scanned the expansive valley below her. Winding paths snuck between sparse trees and over roll
Spark Chapter 1Chapter 1Rainbow Dash lay on a cloud, head in her hooves, looking out at nothing in particular. She had to keep her gaze down to keep the sun out of her eyes, and ended up pony-watching. Nothing in particular was going on; it was early enough in the summer that the heat hadn't gotten bad, but after planting season. Ponies went about their business in the late morning, a few deciding on an early lunch while most ran errands or still worked. Nothing special at all. At least, until she saw Fluttershy rushing through town with full saddlebags. It was odd enough to see Fluttershy in such a hurry, let alone with her packs. Rainbow Dash decided to see what her longtime friend was up to and took off from her cloud. She easily caught up to her Fluttershy by flying just above the ground."Hey Fluttershy. What's up?" she asked, making her flight look casual next to the hurried pony."Twilight said it was an emergency!" Fluttershy explained. It really came out more in gasps; Fluttershy was hardly
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Prior to the deadly 9:00 PM crash, Locane was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run at a nearby intersection. She allegedly rear-ended a car, then drove off in her SUV, knocking down several mailboxes. As a couple was turning into their driveway, Locane struck their vehicle, killing noted art historian Helene Seeman. (Seeman's youngest son, Curtis, 17, was with her when she died.) Seeman's husband Fred, 60, is hospitalized in serious condition.
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Thousands of women in the United States experience bladder leakage--whether it means tiny drops when they sneeze, a small dribble when they hear running water, or a noticeable wet spot after certain forms of exercise. Yet as common as this condition is, many women keep quiet about their symptoms, ashamed to discuss it with their doctor, their friends, and even their spouse. Here, we explore the reasons why this subject stays so private, as well as what can be done to encourage women to discuss it more freely.
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"The reality is that many women are not comfortable talking about their bathroom habits," says Caryn Antos, of the National Association for Continence (NAFC). "But they would be more apt to share their experiences if they knew that bladder leakage is much more prevalent than they realize. While many women feel isolated, as if they're the only one with this problem, the truth is that their friends may very well be living with it, too." In fact, one in four women over the age of 18 experience episodes of involuntary leaking of urine.
Antos recalls a recent example of the "embarrassment factor." Recently, as she was helping to run an NAFC booth outfitted with educational materials, she noticed that few women felt comfortable enough to approach her. "It's a challenge for people to even come up to the booth and pick up materials," she says. "It's as if they're afraid of that 'scarlet letter.'" Missy Lavender, executive director of The Women's Health Foundation (WHF), has also had a notable experience. In a February 25, 2008 blog entry on the Foundation's website she writes about an encounter with the publisher of a local women's magazine. The publisher asked her, "Why is a nice girl like you talking about things like this?"
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The possible explanations behind this idea of embarrassment are complex and varied, say bladder health experts. One answer is age-related; older women, in particular, may be less comfortable talking about this area of their body. They may also be less knowledgeable about how far the treatments for bladder leakage have come in the last 30 years, and this is where the younger women in their lives can step in. For others, it's a cultural thing. Many women don't have a good understanding of their own anatomy, or they may not feel comfortable talking to a male doctor about it. This is where finding a female gynecologist, urogynecologist, or physical therapist can make a big difference.
Another large reason for this way of thinking is the country's culture. "The United States is one of the more reserved countries when it comes to this topic," says Antos. "In Europe, tons of organizations band together for educational purposes-and there's no privacy barrier to break through."
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At the end of the day, Antos, Lavender, and other bladder experts urge any woman who experiences bladder leakage to get more information or consult her doctor. "Although bladder leakage itself is not life threatening, it can affect your quality of life if it isn't properly treated," says Antos. "Leaving the problem alone can lead to depression or isolation. In addition, bladder leakage can be a symptom of something else, so it's important for women to find the courage and strength to bring up this topic with their doctor or medical practitioner."
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So from that I realized, this is the perfect time to use my blog and really set the record straight.On the other hand, when you have a lot of followers, that's an audience that advertisers definitely value. I mean, before social media, most models would have two or three seasons at best, but now models can have longer careers, because these companies want to see if you'd be helpful in marketing their brand. It's a whole new ballgame now.You've been a devout Jehovah's Witness since you were a child, so you have a strict 'no nudity' policy. In an industry where girls face a lot of pressure over their image, how did you get people to listen to your point of view?When I started modeling, there was no social media, and models didn't have the chance to express their point of view. But Anna Wintour asked me to speak on behalf of models at a CFDA conference in the States, where I was talking to designers about models on the runway. I thought it was amazing to have her blessing. 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The mentoring process isn't one that's just finished for me because the show ended either: I still get regular questions from Margaux and Stephanie (both members of Team Coco on 'The Face'). Plus I'm meeting up for dinner with Madeleine tonight, who was on Karolina Kurkova's team. I love the whole concept of what the show was offering. Having that sort of support group is great.It took you six months to get permission from fashion industry chiefs to cut your hair: why was that?Yeah, I had to make sure my contracts were all fulfilled! I didn't want to just be like, "tada, hey guys, check out my new look!" without consulting them first. I talked to a few people and asked if it was a good idea, and then on the other hand when I was ready to do it, making sure that no-one was like, "wait a second, we wanted a long-haired Coco!" 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You should see my house right now: it's like, 'Diesel, Diesel, Sass & Bide, Sass & Bide, Sass & Bide, Sass & Bide…" It's not a bad problem to have (laughs).My style can be described as… I'd say eclectic. It ranges from vintage to what I call futuristic, to grandpa clothes to cutsey clothes. I don't want to be stuck in one bubble; I like to try different things. I also don't believe in wearing head-to-toe designer. I like to pair H&M with vintage, or H&M with expensive labels etc.My secret to gorgeous skin is… Genetics (laughs). No, haha. Maybe a little bit of that though! I try to stay out of the sun, I drink a lot of water though it's not my favourite thing, and I love to sleep - it really does help. For people that have my pale skin tone, I would say, the sun is not your friend!The number 1 album on my playlist at the moment is… The Great Gatsby soundtrack! I was on a shoot today and we were playing a lot of that. 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How might teachers implement sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube to engage students in their education?
Using today's social networking sites may be an excellent way to engage student in their education because students are already engaged in these sites. I could imagine a teacher taking video notes and then posting it to Youtube for the class.
The teacher may also make use of having a Twitter account. Instead of being forced to have all of the student's cell phone numbers, the students could just follow a teacher's classroom specific Twitter account. Using Twitter, the teacher could also post links to his/her Youtube videos.
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Mar 23 2012: It depends on the nature of the literacy. Twitter is suited to certain types of sound-byte sized communication but terrible for others.
I think the real focus should be on audio-visual literacy. Kids making videos not writing stories.
The talking, planning, editing (which starts to happen on it's own) and final product is interesting to create and produces results that pack a punch, so to speak.
Thinking about ICT in relation to Literacy, the planning, drafting editing and "publishing" is the deep learning, the computers and video equipment are the (very expensive) paper.
The added bonus is that people (kids included) have an intuition for this kind of literacy thanks to the much maligned and never truly appreciated home Television Set.
Mar 23 2012: Dear Scott I find your comments and the conversation very much of value and interest but with an added twist..I work with over age out of school illiterate children and prepare them to come to par with age appropriate classroom levels so have been using/devising different ways of audio visual learning adapted to students who cannot read and write but are otherwise intelligent and street smart.It is a challenge i am thoughly enjoying because finding better ways to teach children is a passion for me and im middle aged an not very techie I love the way social media has reshaped the way we communicate and c so much promise in the way learning can be made stronger and enjoyable
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Pizza! Chocolate! Cookies! More chocolate! These are just a few of the foods that your body screams for before your period. Trouble is, these munchies make you feel worse, because they make your blood glucose levels spike and then plummet. "Blood sugar swings are associated with PMS, so eating low-glycemic meals is critical to keeping PMS at bay," says Dr. Northrup. "Eliminate 'white foods' -- like mashed potatoes, white bread, and sugar -- to feel better." If you up your intake of whole-grain complex carbohydrates (like whole-grain bread and cereal, fruits, vegetables, and beans), you'll stabilize your blood sugar and keep cravings and PMS in check.PMS plan of attack: Try a holistic approach.
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This book is a historical narrative of the events that surrounded the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The book recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history, how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally came to an end after a series of increasingly harrowing battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfill Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation, with the former Confederates allowed to reintegrate into American society. But one man and his band of murderous accomplices, perhaps reaching into the highest ranks of the U.S. government, are not appeased. In the midst of the patriotic celebrations in Washington D.C., John Wilkes Booth, charismatic ladies' man and impenitent racist, murdered Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. A furious manhunt ensued and Booth immediately became the country's most wanted fugitive. Lafayette C. Baker, a smart but shifty New York detective and former Union spy, unraveled the string of clues leading to Booth, while federal forces tracked his accomplices. The chase ended in a fiery shootout and a series of court-ordered executions, including that of the first woman ever executed by the U.S. government, Mary Surratt.
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