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AM3 - The Atmospheric component of the GFDL coupled model CM3Entry ID: GFDL_AM3
Abstract: AM3 (Donner et al., 2011), the atmospheric component of the GFDL coupled model CM3, was designed with an awareness of key emerging issues in climate science, including aerosol-cloud interactions in climate and climate change, chemistry-climate feedbacks, land and ocean carbon cycles and their interactions with climate change, and decadal prediction. It is GFDL's first global atmospheric model to ... include cloud-aerosol interactions, with 20 interactive aerosol species. AM3 includes interactive tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry (85 species). AM3 uses emissions to drive its chemistry and aerosols. Its inclusion of stratospheric chemistry and dynamics will enable possible interactions between the stratosphere and troposphere on interannual scales to be included in future studies of decadal predictability. Its stratosphere has increased vertical resolution over AM2, with the uppermost level at about 1 Pascal. AM3's improved simulation of Amazon precipitation will enhance future coupling into an earth-system model.
AM3 uses a cubed-sphere implementation of the finite-volume dynamical core. Earth's atmosphere is represented as a cube with six rectangular faces. There is no singularity associated with the north and south poles as with the spherical representation. Computationally, the core is highly scalable and efficient at advecting the large number of tracers associated with AM3's chemistry and aerosols.
AM3 uses physically based aerosol activation (Ming et al., 2006) to form cloud droplets. All cloud parameterizations in AM2 were either replaced or augmented to include sub-grid distributions of vertical velocity required for these activation calculations. Sub-grid distributions of vertical velocity are included in AM3's stratiform clouds (Golaz et al., 2011); deep convection (Donner et al., 2001, and Wilcox and Donner, 2007) represented by an ensemble of plumes with mass fluxes and vertical velocities, simple bulk microphysics, and mesoscale updrafts and downdrafts; and shallow convection after Bretherton et al. (2004, Mon. Wea. Rev.) with buoyancy sorting, entraining plumes and vertical velocity.
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Donner, Leo J., Bruce Wyman, Richard S Hemler, Larry W Horowitz, Yi Ming, Ming Zhao, J-C Golaz, Paul Ginoux, Shian-Jiann Lin, M Daniel Schwarzkopf, John Austin, G Alaka, W F Cooke, Thomas L Delworth, Stuart Freidenreich, C Tony Gordon, Stephen M Griffies, Isaac M Held, William J Hurlin, Stephen A Klein, Thomas R Knutson, Amy R Langenhorst, H C Lee, Y Lin, B I Magi, Sergey Malyshev, P C D Milly, ... Vaishali Naik, Mary Jo Nath, R Pincus, Jeff J Ploshay, V Ramaswamy, Charles J Seman, Elena Shevliakova, Joseph J Sirutis, William F Stern, Ronald J Stouffer, R John Wilson, Michael Winton, Andrew T Wittenberg, and Fanrong Zeng, July 2011: The dynamical core, physical parameterizations, and basic simulation characteristics of the atmospheric component AM3 of the GFDL Global Coupled Model CM3. Journal of Climate, 24(13), doi:10.1175/2011JCLI3955.1.
Bretherton, Christopher S., James R McCaa, Herve Grenier, 2004: A New Parameterization for Shallow Cumulus Convection and Its Application to Marine Subtropical Cloud-Topped Boundary Layers. Part I: Description and 1D Results. Monthly Weather Review, 132, 864-882.
Donner, Leo J., Charles J Seman, Richard S Hemler, and Song-Miao Fan, 2001: A Cumulus Parameterization Including Mass Fluxes, Convective Vertical Velocities, and Mesoscale Effects: Thermodynamic and Hydrological Aspects in a General Circulation model. Journal of Climate, 14(16), 3444-3463.
Golaz, J-C, M Salzmann, Leo J Donner, Larry W Horowitz, Yi Ming, and Ming Zhao, July 2011: Sensitivity of the Aerosol Indirect Effect to Subgrid Variability in the Cloud Parameterization of the GFDL Atmosphere General Circulation Model AM3.Journal of Climate, 24(13), DOI:10.1175/2010JCLI3945.1.
Ming, Yi, V Ramaswamy, Leo J Donner, and V T J Phillips, 2006: A new parameterization of cloud droplet activation applicable to general circulation models. Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 63(4), DOI:10.1175/JAS3686.1.
Wilcox, E M., and Leo J Donner, 2007: The Frequency of Extreme Rain Events in Satellite Rain-Rate Estimates and an Atmospheric General Circulation Model. Journal of Climate, 20(1), DOI:10.1175/JCLI3987.1
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Racist Twitter Backlash Over Indian-American Miss America
The inherent anonymity of social media has bred a generation of cowards, people feeling absolutely free to express the meanest and darkest facets of their personalities without having to do it directly to those they are attacking. Thus was the case after Sunday's Miss America competition.
24-year-old Nina Davuluri became the first winner of the Miss America pageant to be of Indian decent. Davuluri may be of Indian heritage, but was born in New York, a fact many Twitter users forgot when they Tweeted their opinions of Davuluri, including questioning her citizenship, ties to Al Qaeda, and other outright racist remarks,
@JPLman95 – Miss America? You mean Miss 7-11.
@anthonytkr – #MissAmerica ummm wft?! Have we forgotten 9/11?
@amber_collins14 – Call me crazy but I think Miss USA should be um… AMERICAN
@Bentonboy14 – How the f*** is Miss America Asian… The f*** is wrong with this world
@Synical523 – A foreigner won Miss America. What the hell is wrong with this country?
@BlakeSpurrier – How does an Indian win Miss "AMERICA"… Wrong country.
@jakeamick5 – How the f*** does a foreigner win miss America? She is a Arab! #idiots
@LukeBrasili – 9/11 was 4 days ago and she gets miss America?
@wnfraser - @ABC2020 nice slap in the face to the people of 9-11 how pathetic #missamerica
@SHANN___Wow – Miss America right now or miss Al Qaeda?
@Blayne_MkltRain – Congratulations Al-Qaeda. Our Miss America is one of you.
@_AudreyAnn – Miss America is a terrorist. Whatever. It's fine.
Several of the above tweeters, as well as others not expressing racist opinions, showed a great deal of support for Miss Kansas Theresa Vail, an Army Sergeant who is believed to be the first Miss America contestant with a visible tattoo, the Serenity Prayer on her ribs and a military insignia on the back of her shoulder. Though Vail won a national "America's Choice" vote to advance to the semi-finals, she failed to crack the top 10.
Davuluri has chosen to keep her head high during the Twitter backlash, assuring those of her national pride,
I have to rise above that," she said. "I always viewed myself as first and foremost American.
While several of the offending tweeters have apologized for their comments or assured others that their comments were not meant to be taken seriously, some, like @BlakeSpurrier, have not backed down on their opinions and gone on the attack against others who have called them out for their racist remarks.


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A unique group of bicyclists visited CUNA and CUNA Mutual Group in Madison, Wis., Monday afternoon as part of its effort to raise awareness of cooperatives and the benefits co-ops offer society.
Members of Co-Cycle, a youth-led, cross-country bicycle tour, met with local dignitaries and cooperative leaders—and read a proclamation from the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives pledging the organization's official support for the Credit Union Small Business Lending Enhancement Act.
"We endorse removing a cap that constrains our ability to grow," according to the proclamation, read by Co-Cycle member Charlotte Cadieux of Toronto. "It's a shame that the member business lending cap limits our ability to work with credit unions."
Jill Tomalin, CUNA's senior vice president of association services, thanked the Federation and Co-Cycle for their support. She noted that raising the credit union member business loan cap would result in the creation of 140,000 new jobs in the U.S., and 4,400 in Wisconsin.
Cadieux says the journey—which started in San Francisco and ends in Amherst, Mass., on Labor Day weekend—has taught her much about cooperatives. "We've learned that the cooperative business model is really powerful, especially in times of financial crisis. It's resilient because it's based on principle and not on profit."
The group has toured five credit unions thus far. "What I have found inspiring about credit unions is that [they allow] communities and individuals to have a stake in what happens to their money and how that money is invested," Cadieux says.
She believes this practice and other credit union principles will resonate with youth. "This is a model that is oriented toward youth. Unlike banks, credit unions aren't out to keep us in debt for the rest of our lives. Credit unions are here to help us flourish."
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi lauded CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA for their strong support of local nonprofit organizations and highlighted the strength of the cooperative business model. "We're here to celebrate co-ops from finance to food."
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin explained how a recent conference on cooperatives' role in the economy drew significant interest among city residents and others. "We celebrate the year of cooperatives. It's very important what you're doing."
In June, Soglin passed a resolution through the U.S. Conference of Mayors urging support for the Credit Union Small Business Jobs Bill.
The 20 members of Co-Cycle will spend several days in Madison before riding on. A film crew from New York University is accompanying the group to create a documentary.
Check out scenes from Monday's event:
|CUNA's Jill Tomalin (left) listens as Co-Cycle's Charlotte Cadieux pledges support for CU MBL legislation.
|"We celebrate the year of cooperatives," says Madison Mayor Paul Soglin.
|From left: Leah Grossman, Luke Gay, and Audrey Frischman have visited five CUs so far during their long journey.
|"We're here to celebrate co-ops from finance to food,' says Dane County Executive Joe Parisi.


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Art work on the railroad bridge enhances the appearance of the 28th/31st Avenue Connector. In addition, six artist–designed transit shelters have been constructed. The Metro Arts Commission solicited proposals from artists nationwide and completed a selection process.
Artist David Dahlquist from Des Moines, Iowa was selected to develop the artwork for the bridge and for two of the six transit shelters. Mr. Dahlquist has decorated the bridge railing using quilting as a meaningful metaphor for building community. The two transit shelters near the 31st Avenue bridge approach extend this theme using giant needles to form a gateway to the Connector.
The other four transit shelters, located at the 28th and Charlotte intersection, were done by artist Kevin Berry from Phoenix, Arizona. The shelters have a design directly inspired by iconic elements found in both Centennial and Hadley Parks.
A public art workshop took place on Thursday, December 1, 2011, for members of the community to help create inspiration for public art to be displayed on the Connector Project. The workshop was held at Hadley Park Community Center. A follow–up presentation took place on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. At that meeting, Metro Arts staff showed the audience how the individual suggestions had been transformed into quilt panels to be used in the art project.
Metro's contractor assisted the artists by installing the quilt panels along with the bridge safety fence, and constructing concrete foundations for the bus shelters. The contractor and the artists cooperated on an aggressive schedule to finish the art work in time for the Connector grand opening.
This contest offered children at the Hadley and Watkins Community Centers an opportunity to explore their creative minds and engage in a large-scale community project. Metro Parks and Recreation and Metro Public Works staff members went to the Hadley and Watkins Community Centers and gave a presentation to the children by showing renderings of the new Connector and discussing the importance of the Connector in terms of social, economic, and environmental factors. The theme "Creating Connections" highlights the meaning of the new 28th/31st Avenue Connector for our city. Specifically, children artists worked with Metro Parks and Recreation staff and were asked to imagine what the 28th/31st Avenue Connector will look like, and why will it make Nashville an even better place to live, work, and play.
3 winners each were selected from Watkins and Hadley Community Centers; 1 winner in each of the following categories for a total of 6. Each winner received a $25 gift card and art work was on display at the 28th/31st Avenue Groundbreaking on May 24, 2011.
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The infamous catchphrase used by in my opinion one of the best Youtubers ever, SSoHPKC, or also less commonly known as Seamus O'Doherty (yes, that is very irish. :) ). It has been used on multiple occasions, such as in Seamus's |Famous| Fallout 3 playthrough, I believe it was Mothership Zeta, titled shotgun rain in space if you wish to find it, however its been a while, so it may not be that exact video. It has also been used in his |Semi Famous| Mafia2 playthrough (btw, when i say 'Famous' i mean famous on his channel) in just about every video there since the variety of weapons in that game is not very large, so Seamus found himself using 'Shotgun Rain' quite a bit. You may still be asking yourself what does it mean though? It means when Seamus blew someones fucking brains out with a shotgun and then yells 'SHOTGUN RAIN!!!' This has to be his #1 catchphrase, along with 'Kennyed' (which would be #2. It has also been used in the dupstep song for SSoHPKC (which was my personal favorite) Or rather, SSoHPKCstep.
SSoHPKC:Shotgun rain... another alien takes the lincoln Train... Shotgun Rain... Cmon... C'mere alien, I got something right here for ya... right-- WUB WUB WUB WUB HERE! RIGHT, HERE, RIGHT, HERE!!! WUB WUB WUB WUB!!!!
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The infamous term brought to light by a youtube gamer, referring to when someone completely dominates whilst using a shotgun. usually in a first or third person shooter video game.
"Dude, you're the only one of your team left alive, you have 14 enemies surrounding you! Youre gonna die!"
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Montana Drivers Ed
Do you need to take Driver's Ed in Montana? Montana Driver's Education helps prepare new drivers to understand the rules of the road, traffic laws and signs, as well as what it takes to be a safe driver. Driver's Education in Montana is the first step to getting your license and beginning to drive in Montana.
Drivers Ed in Montana
Getting Your License in Montana with Driver's Ed
When it comes time to get your license, whether you are a teen or new adult driver, it can be a very exciting and scary time. There is so much to learn about being a safe driver and how to navigate all the steps required by Montana to get your learner's permit and driver's license. Let us help you navigate the system and learn everything you need to know to be a safe driver in Montana with driver's education so you feel confident and ready to hit the road.
Most states require new drivers to take the following steps to get their license. To learn about specific requirements in Montana, see recommended Driver Ed course providers below.
Step One:
Montana Driver's Education
In most states, the first step for a teen driver or new driver to get their license is to take a driver education course. Depending on the state and its requirements, the driver education course may be taken online, at a public or private school, Montana approved driving school, or sometimes may be taught by parents. All courses in all states must be approved by the DMV or overseeing body in Montana to count. In most courses there will be basic requirements for the number of hours the course must last, what it must teach, and in most states you will be required to pass an exam at the end of the driver education course. This introductory course ensures you understand the rules of the road, traffic laws and signs, and know the techniques for safe driving so that you are ready to begin learning to drive with your learner's permit.
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Montana Learner's Permit
Once you have passed a driver's education course, the next step in most states is to obtain a learner's permit. Your learner's permit will allow you to operate a vehicle with a licensed driver, who in most states must be at least 25 years old. To get your learner's permit in most states, you will need to make an appointment with the DMV or vehicle agency in Montana to complete and turn in your application for a learner's permit. Normally you will need a parent or guardian to sign your application if you are under 18 years old. On the day of the appointment, you will need to provide personal information to the DMV, usually including a birth certificate and your Montana driver's education certificate of completion and pay a fee to get your learner's permit. Some states may require you to pass an additional written exam at this point on traffic laws and signals before you will be issued your learner's permit.
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Montana Driver's Training
In most states, once you have your learner's permit you will be required to take a driving training course with a Montana certified instructor and complete a certain number of practice hours. In some states, your parent or guardian may serve as your driving instructor and you will not need to sign up with a certified driving training course.
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Getting Your License in Montana
After you have completed the Montana required driving hours and/or course, you are now ready to go to the DMV for your driver's license test. In most states this will consist of road test where you go out with a DMV official to show them that you are able to drive safely. During these tests you will be required to perform normal operating duties including parking, turning, and driving on the road. In some states an additional written exam may be required. If you pass, you will be able to obtain your driver's license. In some states this will be a probationary or provisional license that has additional regulations until you reach a certain age or have your license for a certain amount of time.
Provisional License or Probationary License
In many states, your first driver's license will be a provisional or probationary driver's license which will have added regulations. In some states this is for all new drivers and in some only for drivers under the age of 18. Normally probationary and provisional driver's licenses will limit the hours you are allowed to drive and the number of passengers allowed in your vehicle.
See the recommended Driver's Ed online course providers below to learn more about your state requirements and to complete the course itself in a speedy manner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the residency requirement to take Driver's Education?
In most states, you must be a resident of the state to take driver's education and receive a driver's license.
How do I sign up for Driver's Education?
The first step to sign up for Driver's Education is to determine whether or not you would like to take the course in a classroom or online. If you decide to take an in person course, you can find a local course online or in the phone book. If you decide you want to take an online driver's education course, you can use the Register now button on our website to sign up for a state approved online driver's education course.
How do I know if I can take Driver's Education online?
Currently you can take online driver's education in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. However new states are deciding to allow online driver's education courses everyday so it is always smart to check with the DMV or vehicle overseeing agency in your state.
Will there be restrictions on my license after I complete Driver's Education?
In most states your first license, especially if you are a teen driver, will carry restrictions. These driver's licenses are normally known as probationary driver licenses. The most common limitations are to the hours during which you can legally drive and the number of passengers you are allowed to have in your car.
When will I get my learner's permit?
Depending on the state you live in there are different laws regarding when you get your learner's permit. In some states you have to complete a Driver Education course before you can get your learner's permit, and in other state's you have to get your learner's permit at the DMV before you can sign up for Driver's Ed.
What will I learn in Driver's Education courses?
You will learn a variety of information about becoming a safe driver in your driver's education course. This will undoubtedly include information about traffic laws, traffic signs and signals, safe driving techniques, driving in hazardous conditions, and the effects and consequences of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition, you are likely to learn state specific rules about penalties for breaking traffic laws and information about traffic tickets in your state.
How much do Driver's Education programs cost?
The cost of driver's education varies greatly from state to state and even sometimes between schools. To find the lowest priced driver's education program, it is important to research in person and online options and compare costs. Remember to always take into account any costs associated with attending an in person Driver's Ed course when choosing it over an online option.
How long is a Driver's Ed course?
Most Driver's Education courses last between 30-50 hours depending on the state you live in. This requirement usually can be completed in a classroom or sometimes online. Online driver's education courses can be taken on your own schedule where as classroom courses will require you to attend at certain times each and every week.
When can I start taking Driver's Education courses?
Each and every state has its own rules and regulations about when you can begin taking driver's education. In most states the age that you can begin taking driver's ed is between 15-17 year old. Depending on your state, you may have to get your learner's permit before you are able to enroll in Driver's Ed.
Is there a test at the end of Driver's Ed?
In almost all states there is a driver's education test at the end of the course to make sure you have learned everything you needed to. Normally you will have to receive a certain score on the exam to move forward and get your license. Sometimes the driver's education test is offered at the end of the course itself and sometimes it must be taken at the DMV when you go to get your license.
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Calling jQuery's Data() Method Without Arguments
With jQuery 1.4, I was very happy to see that they finally gave us the ability to invoke the data() method without arguments. Calling the data() method in this way returns an object containing all of the keys stored using the data() method on this object. When I was working on my jQuery image zoom experiment, I made heavy use of this feature to store data points without having to call the data() method each end every time. I was able to do this because the object returned by the data() method is the actual data cache object - passed by reference - and not a copy of it. As such, once you have the data cache, direct changes to it will be reflected in all subsequent calls to the data() method on that object.
Of course, it never is quite that straightforward. jQuery's data() method only returns the object's data cache if the cache exists; and, the cache only exists if a value is currently being stored in it. If no keys have been stored in the cache, or all the keys have been deleted (using removeData()), then the data() method will return null, not an empty cache object. I assume that they are doing this for optimization purposes, but there's something I don't like about it; it makes the data() method's behavior dependent on the previous uses of data() and this difference in data() potential just seems dangerous.
To make the data() method's behavior uniform, we can override the original data() method to apply some intercepting business logic. In the following demo, you'll see that I wrap the original data method using my own data method (is that AOP - Aspect Oriented Programming??). My version of the data method then applies the call to the original data method and, if the data method returns a null cache object, I store a data point in the elements data cache before returning the data cache. While this definitely feels sloppy in and of itself, storing this bunk name/value pair forces the data cache to become sticky.
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As you can see, the first part of this script overrides jQuery's native data() method to intercept and manipulate calls to the data() method made without any arguments. If the data() method returns null, I store the key, "_", in the element's data cache before re-querying the data() method to return a valid data cache object reference. In doing so, the rest of the demo can successfully retreive the data cache using the data() object regardless of the current state of the cache. In doing so, I am able to directly mutate the data cache without making unnecessary calls to the data() method. And, since this data cache is returned by reference, my data alterations are reflected in subsequent calls to the data() method.
When we run the above code, we get the following paragraph output:
Tricia is sexy!
As you can see, the direct data manipulation we performed on the data store object was successfully reflected in later calls to the data() method.
jQuery 1.4 finally gave us the ability to directly access the data cache being used by the data() method. The behavior of this method, however, depends tightly on the current state of the cache. To me, this difference in data() behavior feels unnecessary; and, while the above solution is not perfect by any means, I like that it simplifies the way in which the data() method can be used.
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Hi Ben,
Suggest some good tutors/books to learn this JQuery framework.
I think the fastest, low-level intro to the language would probably be Cody Lindley's jQuery Enlightenment book:
Once you are comfortable with that, there are a number of other great jQuery books that I have reviewed on this site:
Try looking at jQuery Cookbook, jQuery in Action, Learning jQuery, and the jQuery UI books. These are all great books and go into more depth.
Thanks Ben!.. Will give them a try!.
Is this new in 1.4?
Calling data() without arguments... but not the data() method itself.
Hi Ben,
Why it works in ie6-9,ff,safari&chrome but not in opera 11.60? Btw, i like your code so much.


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Apprenticeships in work-based learning
Empowering young people by expanding and improving apprenticeships. Apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning help young people make smoother transitions from school to employment. Thus, they are central to the development and implementation of the youth guarantee schemes.
There is broad consensus in Europe that apprenticeships can be an efficient way of addressing labour market imbalances. Thus, the European Commission's communication, Rethinking Education: Investing in skills for better socio-economic outcomes (2012) identified quality apprenticeships and other forms of work-based learning as a strategic priority. The European Commission also manages the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA).
Despite this recognition, obstacles to establishing good quality apprenticeship schemes persist. Several necessary conditions must converge, which are not always present. As part of the New Skills Agenda for Europe, launched in June 2016, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships in October 2017. Cedefop contributed to this initiative, drawing on its overall expertise in apprenticeships and the experience from the use of Cedefop analytical framework for apprenticeships.
Within the EU policy framework, Cedefop carries out activities across countries and also within single Member States to provide evidence to support policy making at the EU and national levels and to support European cooperation on apprenticeships among Member States.
Cedefop activities on apprenticeships
4.2 Support to the ET 2020 Working Group (WG) on VET
4.3.1 ReferNet articles on work-based learning and apprenticeships
4.3.2 Bibliography: Apprenticeships in work based learning (2010-2016)
1. Thematic Country Reviews
In line with EU policies, Cedefop supports cooperation at European level among Member States and interacts with individual countries that wish to develop quality apprenticeships.
Since May 2014, Cedefop has carried out Thematic Country Reviews on Apprenticeships in 5 volunteer countries: Lithuania and Malta as part of a first wave (2014-2015); Greece, Italy and Slovenia as part of a second wave (2015-2017). Cedefop has carried out a third wave of reviews in two more countries, Cyprus and Croatia, and piloted a lighter version of the TCR (flash TCRs) in Belgium (French-speaking Community) and Sweden.
The main objectives of the country reviews are:
- at national level, through close cooperation of Cedefop with national stakeholders, to carry out in-depth review of apprenticeships in selected countries to identify their specific strengths and challenges and propose a set of policy recommendations for ensuring quality apprenticeships;
- at European level, to increase the evidence base supporting policy- and decision-makers in European countries, at different levels, in designing and implementing policies and measures for developing and/or improving quality apprenticeships; also to support comparison across countries.
With findings from each country participating in the project, the thematic country reviews expand the knowledge on apprenticeship across Europe. They add a high level of detail, including factors determining or hampering the success of apprenticeship initiatives in different national contexts.
The review methodology relies on:
- a common analytical framework;
- an inclusive, participatory and collaborative approach and policy learning;
- an evolving and iterative approach.
A broad range of stakeholders in the country (such as responsible ministries, social partners, and VET providers) are involved at different stages of the review.
- Apprenticeship review: Malta
- Apprenticeship review: Lithuania
- Apprenticeship review: Slovenia
- Apprenticeship review: Italy
- Apprenticeship review: Greece
- Apprenticeship review: Sweden
- Apprenticeship review: Croatia
- Apprenticeship review: Belgium - French speaking community
- Apprenticeship review: Cyprus
2. Policy Learning Forums
With the Policy Learning Forums on Apprenticeships, Cedefop supports countries exchange and generate knowledge on apprenticeships to take their reforms and policies further. The forums may take different formats (different events, platforms for info exchanges, etc). The aim is to exchange and generate knowledge and maybe build consensus around shared problems - bring, generate more evidence to support evidence-based policy making at the national and EU levels.
The first policy learning forum (PLF) on apprenticeships was linked to the thematic country reviews on apprenticeships (TCRs), which Cedefop launched in 2014.
The second policy learning forum (PLF) on apprenticeships also engaged the countries involved in the thematic reviews on apprenticeships (TCRs) at different stages. It took place on 18 and 19 October 2018.
3. Research
Ongoing research:
- Financing of apprenticeships/dual VET in the EU: the aim is to provide:
- a comprehensive overview/database of the financing arrangements for apprenticeships/dual VET in 28 EU countries, which after finalisation of this assignment will become available online on Cedefop's website;
- a comparative analysis of the collected data on financing arrangements for apprenticeships/dual VET.
- Apprenticeships for adults: this will focus on apprenticeships as an effective way of retraining and upskilling adults to re-enter the labour market and/or boost their careers. The results will be published in 2019.
Past research:
- Cross-national overview on apprenticeships: the aim was to map system level apprenticeship schemes existing in the Member States plus Iceland and Norway and carry out a comparative analysis of those schemes that meet a number of common criteria. The results of the overview were published in 2018 in a report and in an on-line database.
- Governance and financing of apprenticeships
To strengthen and expand the knowledge on apprenticeships in Europe, the Department for Learning and Employability launched Cedefop community of apprenticeship experts. The experts' independent and voluntary long-term collaboration is expected to improve the understanding of apprenticeship schemes and ultimately support their quality implementation in Europe.
4. Other activities
4.1 Policy monitoring (Riga MTDs)
In 2015, Member States agreed on priorities for VET until 2020 to achieve the objectives decided in 2010 (Bruges communiqué). One of them relates directly to apprenticeships, or work-based learning more generally. Cedefop regularly reports on progress in this 'deliverable' and the others in collaboration with the European Training Foundation.
Planned outputs are as follows:
- country-based information (EU 28+ IS+NO) on all deliverables agreed in 2015, one of them on work-based learning, including apprenticeships, others including related information;
- an interim report in 2017 synthesising progress in the deliverables including issues related to apprenticeship;
- a final report expected by 2020.
This work relies on qualitative and quantitative data provided by Cedefop's ReferNet and other Cedefop work related to the deliverables. It also draws on discussions with Directors General and the Advisory Committee for vocational education and training.
Traditionally, Cedefop publishes updates of reports and concise 'spotlights' describing the key features of VET systems in the EU-28+IS+NO. These publications include sections on apprenticeships or similar schemes where applicable and may include relevant information in other parts. Information on apprenticeship may vary in terms of content and degree of detail, as the reports are country-driven.
4.2 Support to the ET 2020 Working Group (WG) on VET
The key purpose of the ET 2020 WG on VET is to respond to the objectives of ET 2020, Rethinking Education, and the Bruges Communiqué as well as the Riga conclusions of June 2015; notably the call to governments, social partners and VET providers to promote work-based learning in all its forms, with special attention to apprenticeships, and to make related policies more effective and more targeted to the labour market needs. The rationale is that promoting work-based learning, including apprenticeships, can help young people make a smoother transition from school to work, improve their employability and hence, contribute to reducing youth unemployment.
The work of the ET 2020 WG on VET changes focus every two years.
In the period 2016-2018, the focus is on professional development of teachers and trainers. The group specifically addresses governance and partnership arrangements between schools and companies.
In the period 2014-2015, the focus of the ET 2020 WG on VET was on apprenticeships and work-based learning. As a result of this work, the European Commission published.
High-performance apprenticeships & work-based learning: 20 guiding principles (12/2015). This document presents 20 guiding principles developed by the ET 2020 WG on VET in 2014-2015. These principles were developed during a series of meetings, in-depth country focus workshops and webinars. Representatives of the EU Member States, EFTA countries, and Candidate Countries as well as EU Social Partner and VET Provider organisations, Cedefop and the European Training Foundation (ETF) participated in the Working Group, which was chaired by the Commission. Cedefop and external consultants have contributed to the working group through background documents and research activities.
4.3 Resources
4.3.1 ReferNet articles on work-based learning and apprenticeships
ReferNet articles aim to offer analytical and detailed information for comparative analyses and they complement the VET systems reports.
The articles provide a national overview of existing work-based learning and apprenticeships in the EU countries, their specific features, main strengths and weaknesses. The articles take account of existing evidence, in particular (i) ReferNet contribution to the reporting on European training policyand VET-in-Europe, and (ii) the studies published by the Commission: Apprenticeship Supply in the Member States of the European Union (2012), and Apprenticeship and Traineeship schemes in EU27: Key Success Factors (2013).
4.3.2 Bibliography: Apprenticeships in work based learning (2010-2016)


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text: Here's a topic that could get interesting....I have quite a few friends (PH's) in Zim, Moz & S.A. that got me thinking about this topic. The people in the US, typically, don't realize just how much our political scene affects the rest of the world. Especially, the position of President of the United States. Alot of people around the world follow US politics probably closer than most Americans (I know that's sure to offend some, but I said "most" not "all") Judging by the posts on this forum, we have quite a few members that live outside the states and around the world. I would love to get all of yours perspectives on: 1) Our current "President". 2) What is the general consensus among your circle of friends? It will be good to get perspectives from around the world. The political scene here, is much like the groups for and against hunting. Neither will ever change the others view. (Republican vs Democrats or hunters vs. anti hunters.) On the political scene, the Independents (neither Republican or Democrat) truly hold the power. Like the Independents, there is a large segment of the population that is not passionate either way when it comes to hunting. These are the people, we as hunters, need to concentrate on educating. Forget about the hard core anti's, its a waste of time.


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KEENE, N.H. – In an ECAC New England Division III softball tournament game between Brandeis and the University of New England today, a game that saw the lead change hands four times, ultimately it was the weather and top-seeded host Keene State College who were the winners.
The Judges and Nor'easters played to a 7-7 tie in seven innings after Brandeis rallied to knot the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. At that point, heavy rains made conditions unplayable for the remainder of the afternoon, forcing the tie game and making Keene State the tournament's declared winners without playing a game today. The Owls had defeated Simmons, 4-3, and Brandeis, 11-1, on Saturday afternoon to advance to the championship round.
In today's game, each team had one hit in the first two innings before UNE got on the board in the third thanks to two Brandeis errors. Junior Maegen Johnson (Standish, Maine) reached on an error and scored two batters later on sophomore Casey Brigham's (New London, Conn.) single that was booted in right field.
The Judges took their first lead in the bottom of the fourth. With one away, junior SS Brittany Grimm (Perkiomenville, Pa./Perkiomen Valley) doubled down the right field line. Two batters later, rookie DP Melissa Nolan (Windsor, Conn./Loomis Chaffee) singled to a similar spot, putting runners on the corners. After Nolan swiped second to get into scoring position, junior LF Samantha Gajewski (Elkridge, Md./Long Reach) doubled down the opposite baseline, to give Brandeis a 2-1 lead.
The Nor'easters reclaimed the lead in the fifth with two runs on just one hit. An infield single and a walk put runners on first and second, and an error by the second baseman tied the game, while a wild pitch put UNE back ahead, 3-2. Brandeis wasted no time in going back ahead, with back-to-back RBI doubles by senior 1B Courtney Kelley (Leicester, Mass./Notre Dame Acad.) and Nolan.
After New England tied the game in the top of the sixth on an RBI single by rookie Amanda Vaudreuil (Windham, N.H.) tied the game at 4-all, the Judges reclaimed momentum once more in the bottom of the frame. With one away, senior 3B Danielle Lavallee (Sutton, Mass./Notre Dame Acad.) singled to second base. Rookie catcher Leah McWilliams (Billerica, Mass./Billerica Memorial) also hit the ball to second, but an error left the runners on base. Specker made the Nor'easters pay with an RBI double to right field, and Grimm followed with a run-producing single to make it a 6-4 edge for Brandeis. UNE junior pitcher Erin Lyons (Salem, N.H.) got a big strikeout with two runners in scoring position to escape further damage.
In the top of the seventh, Brandeis sophomore Casey Ducinski (Duxbury, Mass./Duxbury) got within one strike of ending the game before New England rallied. Junior Marie Mantelli (Thompson, Conn.) led off the frame with a pinch double. Ducinski struck out the next batter, but walked Johnson to put runners on first and second. Mantelli made a heads-up play on fly out to right field by Brigham, taking third base. That allowed Johnson to steal second and be in scoring position when junior Ashley Gott (Winterport, Maine) singled up the middle, tying the game at 6-all. Gott came around to score after a wild pitch and an error on the shortstop, giving the Nor'easters a one-run lead headed into the bottom of the seventh.
With their last chance, Brandeis nearly made a fifth and final lead change. Nolan singled back to the mound to start the inning, her third hit of the day. Junior Lauren Porcaro (Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury) came in and moved to second on a wild pitch. After Gajewski bunted her to third and junior LF Maxie Hirschler (Bellmore, N.Y./J.F.K.) walked, Lavallee delivered a sacrifice fly to right that tied the game at 7-7. Hirschler moved all the way to third on the play, but the Judges could not bring her home for the win, and the game ended in a tie.
Seven of the nine Brandeis starters had hits, with Nolan's three-hit performance leading the way and Grimm, Lavallee and senior Carly Schmand (Bethesda, Md./Walt Whitman) having two each. Specker and Gajewski each had two RBI, while seven different players crossed the plate and five Judges had doubles. Ducinski finished with seven hits and seven runs (three earned) allowed in seven innings. She struck out three and walked three. Lyons gave up 12 hits, seven runs (six earned) and fanned five with three walks for UNE.
Brandeis wraps up its sixth-straight 20-win season and fifth in a row over .500 with a record of 20-18-1, while UNE closes its campaign at 29-18-1 and Keene State claims its third-straight ECAC title with a record of 29-12-1.


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Biographical/Historical Sketch
Collection Contents
Clippings re Osborne
Clippings on labor negotiation
Osborne, his remarks on his career
Weigel, Stanley "About George Osborne," with letter 1953
Y. B. Newsletter [Stanford Law School] 1943-44
Beardsley, Charles A., speech before Assoc. of American Law Schools, 1939 1939
R-Plan speech and related papers (S.U. fundraising) 1942-45 1942-45
Ferguson, Kenneth, remarks at Law Dinner, April 18, 1958 April 18, 1958
S. U. assorted memos and committee papers
Dean's Report to the Faculty of the Stanford Law School Jan. 1958 and 2 other reports 1958
S.U. Press releases and publications
Photographs (1 labeled faculty picnic at Owens cabin, the 2nd is unlabeled – large group sitting at dinner) circa 1930 or 1931
Stanford Law School assorted newsletters, etc.
Athearn, Lucille 1946-48
Christopher, Warren 1958, undated
Slaff, George (2 letters were written while he was with the Red Cross during WWII in Africa and France and one is a carbon copy of his letter to Tresidder praising Osborne; the others are to Osborne) 1943-49
A-B (Charles Beardsley, George Brunn) 1947-58
C (Philip Conley, Aylett B. Cotton) 1925-58
F-G (Irving Fathchild, Robert J. Foley, Edwin L. Gerhardt) 1930-58
H (J. B. Haffner, Herbert L. Hahn, Harvey Hoshour) 1922-58
M (John Stewart Mitchell) 1931-58
O-R (Robert E. Paradise, Pete (Austin H.) Peck, Gilbert B. Perry, Harold O. Preston, Robert Ransom, James E. Reid) 1927-72
U-V (J. A. Wyckoff) 1930-58
Correspondence with no last name or illegible
Stanford Law School reports, publications, and correspondence 1944-56
California bar exam - correspondence, with various examples of the test 1945
Railroad labor cases - clippings and legal documents 1951-54
Crothers, George - correspondence, obituary, speeches
Crothers Hall Student Committee Report
Materials for discussion of Stanford trusts 1946
Crothers Hall - correspondence and plans 1946
Stanford legal history - correspondence and documents
Roman Law course at S .U. - lectures and exams 1931
Personal Property course at S.U. - exams and notes 1925-48
S.U. class lists, class roll books, seating charts
S.U. class roll books
Readings in Roman Law by Roscoe Pound (mimeographed copy) 1927
Annual Examinations in Law, Harvard University 1915-1944
Accession ARCH-1998-198 Additional Material
To Do Lists/Notes 1966
To Do Lists/ Notes 1967
To Do Lists/ Notes 1968
To Do Lists/ Notes 1969
To Do Lists/ Notes 1970
To Do Lists/ Notes 1971
Correspondence: Incoming
Correspondence: Outgoing
Correspondence: Family
Personal Papers: Clippings, Etc.
Personal Papers: Photographs
Woolley, Edwin c., Handbook ofComposition . (1909)
Leather Billfold with business cards
Memorial and Personal Effects
Envelope to Louisa Howe: Memorial Information, Estate Documents, Letters, Photographs, Hastings Alumni Bulletin, Stanford Lawyer, Spring 1977
Guest Book
Stanford Lawyer (2 copies) Fall 1977
Journal/Record Book 1956
Journal/Record Book 1958
Journal/Record Book 1959
Journal/Record Book 1960
Journal/Record Book 1961
Journal/Record Book 1962
Journal/Record Book 1963
Journal/Record Book 1964
Journal/Record Book 1965
Desk Set, Engraved
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The arena audience gave a rapturous welcome to Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, and Chris Carmack, better known to fans of the show as Deacon, Scarlett, Gunner, Avery, and Will.
The show opened in style with Charles Esten taking to the stage and what followed was over two hours of the very best in country, rock, ballads and blues.
Everyone, with the possible exception of the security crew, was thrilled when Charles, Clare and Chris came down from the stage to get up close and personal with their enthusiastic admirers, even posing for selfies mid-song.
It was obvious that the performers were enjoying the night just as much as the crowd, with Clare commenting that the response from the Belfast audience almost moved her to tears.
As well as the well known songs from the show itself, which included Black Roses, When the Right One Comes Along, He Ain't Me, and Fade Into You, the musicians also performed some of their own new material, with Charles delighting his many fans with a song he recorded just last week when they were in Glasgow.
There are so many highlights from the night, including the thousands of lights that shone out from the crowd as Jonathan sang a fantastic version of the Elvis classic 'Can't Help Falling in Love', and special mention must go to Clare for her ethereal performances and her 'fairy wings'.
If I had to pick one thing I would change, however, I must confess that I would have loved to have heard a few more duets from Sam and Clare. But then I am a Gunner and Scarlet fan at heart, so I would say that.
Without a doubt this was one of the best concerts Belfast has seen in a long time and lets hope it won't be too long until the Nashville team are back in the city again.


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From our friends at the Basketball Hall of Fame:
Springfield, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 20 watch list finalists for the 2013 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award. The annual honor, named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes the top point guards in men's college basketball. An original list of 80 candidates was trimmed down by a nationally based committee to the below list of 20.
"This list embodies 20 of the nations most elite and dominate point guards in college basketball," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "The Hall of Fame is honored to celebrate these feats, as we move forward to the latter stages of the selection process."
"All 20 of these young men represent strong values of skill, determination and teamwork, all characteristics that made Mr. Cousy the iconic leader he was," said Ken Kaufman, Chair of the Bob Cousy Award and former president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). "These young men are certainly deserving of this acknowledgement. We look forward to continuing the selection process, and seeing all of the players compete for this highly respected award."
The current listing of 20 finalists for the 2013 Bob Cousy Award will be narrowed down to 10 players in early February and then down five players by early March. The final five players in contention for the award will be presented to Mr. Cousy and the Hall of Fame's selection committee. These Hall of Fame committee is made up of top college basketball personnel including media members, head coaches, Sports Information Directors and Hall of Famers. The winner of the 2013 Bob Cousy Award will be presented at the Hall of Fame's Class Announcement on Championship Monday in Atlanta as part of NCAA Final Four weekend.
Previous winners of the Bob Cousy Award have included Jameer Nelson (St. Joseph's), Raymond Felton (North Carolina), Dee Brown (Illinois), Acie Law (Texas A & M), DJ Augustin (Texas), Ty Lawson (North Carolina), Greivis Vasquez (Maryland), Kemba Walker (Connecticut) and last year's recipient Kendall Marshall (North Carolina). For more information on the 2013 Bob Cousy, log onto www.CousyAward.com.
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I'm going to join that Procrastinators Anonymous Club…one of these days. I know it's an old joke, but less and less of a joke for me some days.
I've wanted to give this a try for the new year, but am just now getting around to an idea that we really can't start until next month. But as I wrote on Monday, a journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step. Here's that first step.
I've just received and started reading a copy of Allison Shadday's new book; "MS and Your Feelings: Handling the Ups and Downs of Multiple Sclerosis," published by Hunter House. I met and had breakfast with Allison in December and looked forward to her book.
The text is broken in to 14 chapters dealing with everything from getting a proper diagnosis and finding the best doctors to depression, cognition and fatigue. It really is the first book, of which I'm aware, to deal exclusively with the emotional side of multiple sclerosis.
Here's what I propose; everyone get a copy of the book and we'll read it together. I'm not trying to sell Allison's books. Your local public library should be able to get you a copy or try your local chapter of the National MS Society (which may have a lending library). Or if you want, buy one and keep it for reference.
We can go over one chapter per month, giving all of us slow readers a chance to read and digest the book little bits at a time. We'll use the last blog of the month as our "MS Book Club Blog."
Here's where that procrastination comes in. In order for everyone to go obtain a copy and read the chapter, and as this is the last blog of the month of January, we'll have our first MS Book Club Blog on the 28th of February. Once we've completed this book, we can make the call collectively whether or not we want to continue the concept.
What does everyone think of that idea?
Wishing you and your family the best of health.


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This section of the forum talks about medicinal plant in each geographical, regional or each country and their economic importance. This aspect of botany is very interesting because it exposes you to the great healing power that lie inside different plants. My lecturer always say that "no plant is not useful". so study plant around you, exploit nature and know their importance to humanity. please make your contributions and let us talk about plants in your locality and their uses. identify the plants with botanical name first, the common name, the vernacular the uses and if possible the formulations and so on. show us that your country is an epitome of medicinal or economic plants. Am really expecting your different post. Thank you.
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Wow! The new space is beautiful--airy, colorful, and fun. The front of the shop showcases many retail items available for sale: appealing fabrics, helpful books, patterns, kits for folks who want a convenient way to do a project, basic supplies like seam rippers, yarns (primarily vegan), scrapbooking supplies, and embellishments. Although the main focus of Sew Crafty is still the classes, the retail options are certainly substantial enough to inspire a bit of crafting, and there are definitely enough things to "help people in a pinch," says Sarah.
There were enough fabrics, patterns, and fabrics to satiate my crafting habit, and they even had my favorite applique mainstay--Steam A Seam--which I wasn't even able to find at Wal-Mart (after I realized the Jo Ann's on north I-45 closed down).
In the back, there was a knitting class going on. The new space is large enough to accommodate four classes simultaneously. Upstairs, there are two separate areas for sewing classes, which include a wall of sewing machines, a wall of irons and ironing boards, and large tables for laying out one's work. As someone who has taken sewing classes in the past, I was super-excited about the prospect of not having to wait in line for an iron! Plus, the upstairs space has natural light streaming in from a full wall of windows, so the atmosphere is very welcoming.
Due to the larger space, Sew Crafty is able to offer more classes and expanded options. They also continue to offer private parties (for birthdays, girls' night out, baby showers, etc.) and private classes.
They also have drop-in crafting. For $3-$5 per project, you can stop by and make an entire project from start to finish. Sarah got the idea from her own frustrations with crafting. She would get excited about doing a project and then have to purchase all the separate items that she would "maybe use one." As a result, she jokes that she has "a million different hole punches." Drop-in crafting means you don't have to buy separate supplies or an entire package of something. Sew Crafty supplies everything you need. When I stopped by this weekend, the drop-in craft option was making little pie brooches in honor of National Pie Week.
Sarah and her staff continue to be full of positive energy, and I thoroughly enjoyed my hour in the place. I'll also be participating in their "Crafting a Year" contest. In an attempt to inspire more crafting, they are holding a monthly contest that will culminate in a grand finale. To participate, you:
- Send a photo of one new project each month to Alanna at email@example.com
- Photos must be submitted by the fifth of each month. Ex. February 5 is the deadline for January submissions.
- All submissions must be your own projects. (No pictures of Grandma's quilt or Aunt Betty's knit scarf).
- Each month the submission with the most Facebook comments or "likes" wins! In December one grand prize winner will be announced and receive a $150 Sew Crafty gift card and a gift bag full of crafty goodies.
Note: You don't have to be on Facebook to win - we will upload the photos and folks can vote on Facebook or on the blog with their comments!


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NEW YORK, December 3, 2008 -- CBS Consumer Products, a division of CBS Entertainment, announced today that it has launched an exclusive clothing and accessories line at Walmart Stores, Inc., based on the global television sensation -- America's Next Top Model (ANTM).
The original line introduces fashion-forward clothing, bags, hats, fragrances and room d�cor designed for juniors and young women. The contemporary collections transcend the series, showing young women that you don't have to be on the catwalk to look hot. Walmart is supporting the new line with in-store signage and key positioning within its stores. First product is already in select Walmart stores now and available at walmart.com.
"Walmart's America's Next Top Model collection makes fashion accessible to young women," said Liz Kalodner, Executive Vice President and General Manager of CBS Consumer Products. "It enables women to explore a world in which creativity and individuality are valued."
The hit reality series America's Next Top Model features Tyra Banks and gives real people an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of supermodeling. The series follows a group of young women of various backgrounds, shapes and sizes, who live together and vie for a modeling contract. The executive producers are Ken Mok ("Making the Band"), Tyra Banks and Daniel Soiseth ("Hell's Kitchen"). The dramality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris. America's Next Top Model is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions.
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* Merkel says EU, G7 to consider more 'second stage' sanctions
* Criticises lack of Russian implementation of peace deal (Adds quotes from Polish PM Donald Tusk)
By Alexandra Hudson and Erik Kirschbaum
BERLIN, April 25 (Reuters) - Germany's Angela Merkel said on Friday that she had told Russian President Vladimir Putin by telephone that Moscow had not done enough to urge separatists in Ukraine to disarm, and that further sanctions against Russia must be contemplated.
The European Union and Group of Seven (G7) nations would consider sanctions "within the framework of the second stage of sanctions" she said at a news conference in Berlin with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, referring to a three-stage scheme.
The second stage of sanctions comprises overseas asset freezes and visa bans on those Russians and Ukrainians considered responsible for the escalation. Dozens of individuals are already on the list. Stage three, under preparation, would involve trade and economic sanctions against Moscow.
U.S. President Barack Obama was due to press European allies on Friday to impose tougher penalties on Moscow.
The United States is frustrated at the reluctance of some European nations, notably Germany and Italy, to impose a new round of economic sanctions on Russia but it would much prefer to act in concert with the EU rather than on its own.
Merkel said Russia has the means to convince the pro-Russian militants in eastern Ukraine to take a peaceful route, and must uphold an agreement struck in Geneva earlier this month.
"I spoke to the Russian president this morning and made clear again that on the one hand Ukraine has taken a whole series of steps to implement the Geneva accord, but on the other side I see no Russian backing for it, which would of course have an effect on the separatists in Ukraine," she said.
Under the terms of the deal Russia, the United States, Ukraine and the EU agreed to work to disarm illegal groups.
"Russia has the power, or could have the power, to bring the separatists on to a peaceful path of discussions about the constitution and preparations for elections, but such signals are unfortunately lacking," Merkel said.
Poland's Tusk warned: "The crisis in Ukraine may become permanent, which could require a new eastern policy from Europe". He added he could not imagine Europe sticking to a "business-as-usual" position.
Tusk has urged the EU to create an energy union to secure its gas supply and weaken its current dependence on Russian gas.
Jean-Claude Juncker, a candidate for European Commission president, was quoted by Polish state agency PAP on Friday as saying that the energy union proposal was "an intelligent and wise proposal".
Merkel said she supported the idea in principle but the details would need to be worked out and a joint market and joint structure was necessary. (Additional reporting by Marcin Goettig in Warsaw; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)


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The U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., was founded in 1876. It is the only one of the four armed forces service academies that offers appointments based solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition, with no congressional appointments or geographical quotas.
Competition is open to all unmarried U.S. citizens with no dependents who have reached their 17th but not their 22nd birthday by July 1 of the entering year. There is no fee to apply, but candidates who are offered and accept an appointment to the academy must pay an entrance fee of $3,000.
Cadets receive a full scholarship including room and board. In addition, they receive a monthly allowance of approximately $600 to cover the costs of uniforms, textbooks, a new laptop, and other expenses. Upon graduation, there is a five-year commitment to serve as a commissioned Coast Guard officer, the first two years of which are on a Coast Guard cutter.
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MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS (MFWP) was established 105 years ago to serve the people of Montana through conserving the state's fish, wildlife, recreational, and cultural resources. The organization accomplishes its mission through the collective efforts of nearly 1,000 employees including seasonal laborers, technicians, biologists, wardens, park managers, accountants, attorneys, managers, and administrators among others.
Like many agencies in Montana State Government, a large number of MFWP employees are at or near retirement eligibility. Of the almost 600 full-time employees in the Department, more than 100 will have either met the criteria for full retirement in the next five years, or be eligible for early retirement. Attracting, retaining, training, and managing a highly qualified and motivated workforce is essential to the Department's ability to accomplish its goals and objectives. To help in this effort MFWP turned to The Leadership Challenge.
MFWP created the Leadership and Management Development Program in 2003 to provide ongoing career development for its employees. Modeled after the principles of The Leadership Challenge, the program was designed to recruit and develop the next generation of leaders and managers within the agency.
Marc Scow, who leads organizational development initiatives for MFWP, said the decision to use The Leadership Challenge as the foundation for the program was an easy one. "I probably have about 50 leadership books on my shelves, but The Leadership Challenge really stands out as the best book, and I knew it was the right choice for modeling our leadership development program," he explained..
The Leadership and Management Development Program encourages applicants from the entire organization and selects no more than 30 employees for each class. The program consists of three-day sessions held quarterly throughout the year. A key component to the program is The Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), the bestselling 360-degree leadership assessment tool developed by The Leadership Challenge coauthors Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner.
"The LPI is a terrific means for developing awareness and a baseline of each participant's leadership practices," says Pam Boggs, who works in the MFWP Human Resource Bureau and serves as the program leader. "Not only does it provide a useful path for improving leadership, but it also demonstrates the tremendous progress of each and every participant by the end of the program."
During the first three-day session of the Leadership and Management Development Program, The Leadership Challenge is introduced with an orientation to the LPI. In between sessions, the participants take the LPI selfassessment and assign their observers. In the second session, the participants receive their LPI Feedback Reports and review the LPI Participant Workbook to interpret the results.
"The open-ended comments that can accompany LPI feedback allow us to create customized questions specific to relevant MFWP issues and core competencies," said Boggs. "The participants gain valuable 360-degree feedback encouraging increased dialogue between our staff, resulting in relationships that are actively building."
The inter-session work involves completing a personalized development plan to build on strengths and address development opportunities identified during the LPI process. During the third session, the participants share their progress with their development plans and work together in small groups to review their plans to gain ideas from each other on various approaches to development.
By the fourth session, the participants have implemented changes and report back on their progress. This final session includes a leadership panel of current and retired managers that share their leadership and management experiences. Even without a prepared script, these shared experiences reinforce The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership?? from The Leadership Challenge and emphasizes the real life application of these practices.
Thus far, MFWP has completed four programs and graduated 100 employees representing a mix of regional and divisional staff ranging from entrylevel to current managers looking to advance in the organization. The fifth program is underway and a new program is scheduled to begin each spring into the foreseeable future. Scow and Boggs have tracked promotions in the agency and report that they seen a high percentage of employees applying for positions that they would not have otherwise applied for and a greater percentage of program graduates obtaining those positions.
"The Leadership and Management Development Program has broken down the 'us and them' attitude," said Scow. "Like many organizations that employ a large numbers or people with many different roles and responsibilities, there was a silo mentality. Employees didn't have the chance to build relationships within the organization. The leadership training program has really helped to change that, bringing the entire organization closer together."


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Monday, February 15, 2010
List # 4 of the 52 Lists: Some of My Most Embarrassing Moments
10 comments:
- Betsi* said...
How bout when you and Jenny were taking a stroll along the road near the beach, talking over deep and personal things, and Aaron drove up in a huff and demanded why you two thought you could walk at night by the beach by yourselves? Hehe. I remember Jenny coming home and worrying that he was "too controlling". Haha!
- February 15, 2010 at 11:23 PM
- Greta said...
Oh wow, Betsi! I don't even remember that! How old were we? 19? Too funny. What was up with that guy anyway? :) Maybe I should change this to the embarrassing Aaron post! After all, I did just write that really nice post about him--he can take it.
- February 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM
- simply brookes: said...
Your blog this morning was a perfect accessory with my morning coffee. I can relate to a lot of those stories. Isn't life grand? Love that you shared those stories.
- February 16, 2010 at 3:31 AM
- Jennifer said...
these are great! thanks for sharing.
- February 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM
- Shannon said...
Haha... I remember Raffi. I think you let me read a few of his letters. Although, you always insisted to me that he was a dork and you weren't crushing on him. In fact, I think you had him write me a letter telling me that you were just friends. I totally remember the trumpet letter his father sent, but you must have hid from me how devastated you were by it. I wonder where Raffi and his precious trumpet are these days...
- February 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM
- Greta said...
Shannon, now I am more embarrassed! I must have made you write that letter after he sent his trumpet letter. ha! Sweet revenge.
I have a few embarrassing memories of things we did together over boys. :) Man am I ever glad I am not a teenage girl again!!!!
And Lord help me when my daughter is.
- February 16, 2010 at 8:37 AM
- Jackie Cook said...
Love you....you are so adorable. Such a cute picture of you too....I just visualized you with your boy cut in pirate hoop earrings with a dress on hiked up in your panties with Raffi's letters in your hand crying with this weirdo guy announcing he wants your hand in marriage and the look on your face of horror!! With a trumpet tooting and catcalls in the background. Nightmare!!
Love you little girl
- February 16, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- Erin McDonald said...
I like Jackie's post almost an much as I liked yours! Although I have known you all my 30 years of life I never knew about Raffi, panny shots,or halloween parties! I didn't even knew you could be in a situation that could cause Embarassment! You have been and always will be my most graceful friend. I do however remember some fella's embarassing moment with you, Hint, "let's jump together!" and I remembering it being sorta embarassing at the time when Tylor grabed a pad out of your purse and asked you "what is this?" not sure if being embarased infront of a three year old counts but...
I have too many to list it would take a life time! But no matter how embarassing the moment I love you and am so glad to have you as my friend!
- February 16, 2010 at 5:11 PM
- Greta said...
Oh Erin. "let's jump together is a classic!" Thanks for reminding me.
Although I think it was much more embarrassing for Phil when I told him, "that;s OK, I can do it myself." I don't think I was very graceful at rejecting manly advances.
But thanks for thinking I am. Maybe I am just a good actress. :)
- February 16, 2010 at 8:19 PM
- Shannon said...
Yes, I cringe when I remember some things we did all those many years ago. And to think, I considered myself such a wise, sensible person! Well, we did have our heads on better than most teenagers, right? Despite the time we strayed from prudence with those secret admirer cards (ugh). Or maybe I am just proving what has always been said about teenagers - "They think they know everything."
- February 18, 2010 at 10:04 AM


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