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ESRL Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2010
The ESRL quarterly newsletter provides highlights of ESRL's diverse research programs and explains how these are integrated to form a more complete understanding of our Earth system. See the pdf version for the full listing.
H2O Matters
Stratospheric water helps explain temperature trends
Earth's surface temperatures have not risen as quickly in the last ten years as they did in the 1980s and 1990s. A team of researchers led by ESRL's Susan Solomon (Chemical Sciences Division, CSD) has now shown that a still-puzzling decline in water vapor 10 miles above Earth's surface may be part of the reason. more...
GPS for Storms, Climate, More
ESRL sends innovative instrument packages offshore for first time
In preparation for this year's hurricane season, several ESRL researchers spent the winter working with Devon Energy, placing Frisbee-sized satellite antennas high atop two Devon oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. ESRL researchers are testing their ability to use a serendipitous power of GPS signals- information that can be gleaned about atmospheric water vapor- to improve regional weather forecasts, monitor climate, and help verify satellite and balloon measurements. more...
Climate Service
ESRL research expected to fuel proposed NOAA office
NOAA proposes to create a Climate Service by bringing together climate science, products, and service delivery capabilities from around the agency, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced Feb. 8, in a press conference with NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco."By providing critical planning information that our businesses and our communities need, NOAA Climate Service will help tackle head-on the challenges of mitigating and adapting to climate change," Locke said. more...
Director's Corner
A nice thing about my career in NOAA is that it has never been boring—it changes rapidly with the times, and today is no exception. As noted in "Climate Service", Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke announced that NOAA would propose a "NOAA Climate Service" (NCS). NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco emphasized that the planned reorganization would be accomplished with two goals in mind; first, to create a climate service, and second, to strengthen NOAA's science. more...
Antarctic Tales
ESRL's Nick Morgan settles in for winter science, blogging
ESRL's man at the South Pole, NOAA Corps Officer Nick Morgan (lieutenant junior grade), is blogging regularly about his science and daily living experiences, through the Exploratorium's web site, Ice Stories. more...
HFC-23 Emissions on the Rise
Policy experts take note of increase in the potent greenhouse gas
Three times in the last decade, ESRL scientists and colleagues traveled to Antarctica, drilled hundreds of feet into dense snow, and extracted air samples that they hoped would give them insight into atmospheric changes. Air trapped in compressed snow ("firn") contains a record of atmospheric composition changes, and researcher were especially interested in the powerful greenhouse gas, HFC-23. There have been international efforts to control emissions of the gas, which lasts 300 years in the atmosphere, and which is thousands of times more efficient (per molecule) at trapping heat than is carbon dioxide.more...
Science Pipeline
Paper examines diversity in atmospheric science
A cohort analysis conducted on several sets of diversity data collected over the years conclude that although both gender and ethnic diversity have increased in the atmospheric sciences, those seeking to increase diversity in the field need to pay attention to the details.more...
A Climate for Pikas
ESRL analysis of habitat helps federal biologists make protection decisio
American pikas, little rabbit-like mammals that live on cool and rocky high-altitude slopes, have become a symbol of climate change impacts for some environmental groups. They often cannot tolerate the relative warmth of valleys, and so if climate change forces their preferred habitat upslope, populations could be left isolated, on "sky islands" of good habitat. more...
Playing with Fire
Striving for better fire predictions of fire weather and its effects on fire behavior
Spring in South Carolina is normally mild and moist. But in April last year, emergency managers had to evacuate thousands of people from their homes in the path of a Myrtle Beach wildfire. The fire, fueled in part by the weather, burned and jumped over highways and canals and caused $16 million in property damage. ESRL's Sher Schranz finds motivation in such unexpected fire behavior. As the Myrtle Beach fire demonstrated, protecting the public and firefighters requires a better understanding of how weather affects fire and fire affects weather. more...
Soarin' Over California
CalNex examines contributors to region's air quality, climate change challenges
The air over California will be scrutinized from every angle this spring, as scientists make the most detailed analysis yet of factors influencing air quality and climate change in the state. Their goals include understanding the origins of pollutants and greenhouse gases, and the transport, reactions, and eventual fates of those particles and gases. CalNex (for the "nexus" of climate change and air quality) should generate information that will help decision makers understand the complicated interactions of air quality and climate. more...
Washington's Weird Winter
NOAA assessment implicates NAO and El Niño
Explanations for the record-breaking snows that paralyzed the Mid-Atlantic this winter were as diverse as they were bizarre: An inauspicious alignment of the stars; global warming; global cooling. But NOAA's Climate Scene Investigators (CSI), a team of "attribution" experts from around the agency, have identified the most usual of suspects: the ordinary ups and downs of weather. more...
Setting the Standard
Global Monitoring Division standards laboratories key to global atmospheric science collaboration
"In the mid-1980s, there were huge differences among measurements and instruments," says Brad Hall. "The idea of standards is to tie atmospheric measurements to a known, stable value. You have to be able to trust your measurements, especially if you're looking at a trend over, say, 20 years." Hall prepares standards of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and other gases. He and his colleagues create cylinders containing specific amounts of the materials, then send them around the world for scientists to use in calibrating their own measurement systems. That ensures that measurements made in China, on an airplane science mission, and on the ground in Antarctica are all comparable. more...
Mentoring Undergraduate Innovators
ESRL's John A. Ogren guides "clinic team" from alma mater
Some call it luck; others call it fate. For John A. Ogren (Global Monitoring Division), becoming a sponsor for one of this year's Harvey Mudd Clinic Program teams was merely a "remarkable set of coincidences." more...
Ozone Tied to Emissions Abroad
Springtime ozone above U.S. West is highest when winds sweep in from Asia
Springtime ozone levels above western North America are increasing primarily due to air flowing in from the west, an ESRL-led study concluded in January. The trend, which is strongest when air parcels originate in Asia, could challenge U.S. efforts to reduce ozone pollution. more...
Achievements, in Brief
More news, publications, and honors from NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory
Surprise Chemistry · Physical Sciences Review · Barrow Snowmelt · Web Hits Soar · A Force for Air


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Heihops! Üks lühike postitus siis jälle! Kuna esmaspäeval pakin kodinad lõplikult kokku, annan ühikavõtme üle ja siirdun oma kopli pessa, kus mul kahjuks pole korralikku kirjutuslauda, siis pean sellest nädalavahetusest viimase välja pigistama ja võimalikult palju (kooli)tööd tehtud saama. Sest seljahaige nagu ma olen - ei saa ma põrandal joonistamisega kuidagi hakkama. Niisiis soovige mulle jõudu ja jaksu ning olge tublid, mu hiirekesed! Ja lookbooki saab SIIT piiluda :)
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Heihops! Üks lühike postitus siis jälle! Kuna esmaspäeval pakin kodinad lõplikult kokku, annan ühikavõtme üle ja siirdun oma kopli pessa, kus mul kahjuks pole korralikku kirjutuslauda, siis pean sellest nädalavahetusest viimase välja pigistama ja võimalikult palju (kooli)tööd tehtud saama. Sest seljahaige nagu ma olen - ei saa ma põrandal joonistamisega kuidagi hakkama. Niisiis soovige mulle jõudu ja jaksu ning olge tublid, mu hiirekesed! Ja lookbooki saab SIIT piiluda :)
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Dear readers,
You have come to trust and respect Nourish! for the quality, taste, and ease of our recipes, and it is with a heavy heart that we must report that we have betrayed that trust. One of our recipes has contained a grievous error, and for that we must apologize.
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California Department of Transportation
Date: March 21, 2014
District: 8 -San Bernardino
Contact: Terri Kasinga
Phone: (909) 383-4631 (work) (951) 232-4268 (cell)
$165 million will upgrade bridges, repair rough pavement,
and keep pavement in good condition from deteriorating
SAN BERNADINO – Californians will be driving on smoother roads, safer bridges, and enjoying the benefits of enhanced transit thanks to $334 million in new funding allocated to 53 projects by the California Transportation Commission.
The allocations include approximately $165 million to repair bumpy pavement, preserve roads that are in good condition from worsening, and upgrade bridges to make them safer and stronger. Most of California's highways are more than a half-century old, and they carry nearly half of the nation's container freight – heavy loads that pound our highways more than any other state.
"To get the most bang for the buck for taxpayers, Caltrans targets dollars where they are most effective - pavement preservation," Dougherty said. "Every $1 spent on preventive pavement maintenance saves Californians $11 that would have been spent on future pavement repairs."
Currently, 84 percent, or 42,000 lane miles of California highways are in good operating condition. Caltrans' goal is to reach 90 percent by 2023, which is a challenge as funding is declining and highways are aging. In 2013, Caltrans repaired 76,808 potholes on the Golden State's 50,000 highway lane miles. This was down nearly 100,000 potholes from a few years prior due to Caltrans' repaving efforts.
The allocations also include $64 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. To date, more than $17 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been put to work statewide for transportation purposes.
The remaining funding allocations came from assorted transportation accounts funded by state and federal dollars.
Some of the projects that received funding support include:
- Hathaway Creek Bridge Rehabilitation -Rehabilitate one structure by replacing bridge deck, upgrading bridge rails, and bridge approach slabs to address salt penetration and restore bridge load capacity ($1.6 million).
- Horsethief Creek Bridge Rehabilitation -Replace one structure due to concrete degradation and to restore bnidge load capacity ($5.8 million).
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Are Your Hands Clean?
September/October 2005
While some causes of food-related diseases are beyond our control, we can control our personal hygiene and handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness. Motivation to perform this simple task may be heightened if you consider that disease-causing microorganisms (E. coli, hepatitis A, infectious diarrhea) can be found on almost any frequently touched surface (doorknobs, telephones, keyboards, grocery carts, etc.). A situation as simple as touching a contaminated surface and then preparing a sandwich could result in illness. Therefore, always wash your hands before preparing or eating a meal or snack. Conversely, germs can be transmitted from foods to your hands or other foods, so always wash your hands before, during and after handling raw meat, chicken, seafood or eggs.
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I encourage you to check out any of the numerous Internet resources that provide food safety education, or simply call ATI for more information at (404) 659-2437. Take matters into your own hands and learn how to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses.
ID 101: Elements of Hand Washing and General Steps for Cleaning Ice Machines, Dispensers, Storage Chests
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Nicholas' Choral Experience:
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Dr. Sharlene Archibeque, Dr. Amanda Quist, Lou De La Rosa, Daniel Hughes and Dr. Jeffrey Benson.
Past Choir Concert Tours:
Europe 2005 with De La Rosa and 2010 with Dr Quist.
"Star Wars in Concert" October 2009 (Sacramento and San Jose)
"Andrea Bocelli in Concert" November 2012 (San Jose)
Other Productions:
Eric Whitacres "Virtual Choir" (Beta, 1, 2, 3)
*** Lesson Details ***
Voice and Piano Lessons
+ Vocal and/or piano warm-up exercises
+ Technique and style development
+ Selected songs to practice
+ A recorded copy of the lesson to review and practice with.
As a private instructor, Nicholas seeks to develop students of his own to build excellent technique that they may become confident and comfortable singers and pianists in any style they desire.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano Keyboard with Music Stand.
Piano and Vocal Song Books
Lesson Recording Device
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide a selection of music books to read from, a piano keyboard if the student does not have one, and a lesson recording device. Students may provide any music they wish to work on.
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in singing and teaching Art Song and Opera/Concert Arias.
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Nicholas M.
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'Dr. Cliff,' a part-time college/university professor, teacher and tutor with 5 master's and 3 doctoral degrees in a variety of topics: Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, MBA, Leadership, Education and Administration. He has always used proven educational techniques to instruct undergraduate students, graduate students and school children/teenagers (K-12). In addition, Dr. Cliff is a Certified Tutor by American Tutoring Association and National Tutoring Association (Math); he holds California Teaching Credentials in Math (CSET I,II,III), Business (I,II,III), and Educational Technology/Computers (I,II); he is a Sylvan Certified Teacher in Math and Arts/Language K-12.
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'Dr. Cliff,' a part-time college/university professor, teacher and tutor with 5 master's and 3 doctoral degrees in a variety of topics: Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, MBA, Leadership, Education and Administration. He has always used proven educational techniques to instruct undergraduate students, graduate students and school children/teenagers (K-12). In addition, Dr. Cliff is a Certified Tutor by American Tutoring Association and National Tutoring Association (Math); he holds California Teaching Credentials in Math (CSET I,II,III), Busin
Dr. Cliff believes that, although many professors and teachers do an admirable job in the classroom, many students and children do not learn well in traditional institutions. Many students and children don't respond to the assembly line nature of most institutions. He believes that a student's or child's strengths and natural abilities need to be the foundation of learning. Dr. Cliff often warns against a "cookie cutter" approach to educating students, teenagers and children. You or your child is seen as an individual, and natural strengths are identified and built upon. Therefore, individual one-on-one tutoring or help is the key approach to each student who has any challenges difficulties in a given subject.
In today's environment and economic challenges, with shorter budgets for the education, larger classes sizes and pressure of performing well in all kind of standard tests, I often see many students lacking true knowledge and skills in a given subject, since they cannot get individualized attention during the class session. That's where a tutor comes into the picture, not only uncover major "holes" in students' knowledge set but also teach students how to study, how to learn and through proper guidance "fill" those knowledge and skills holes.
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Not applicable (none).
*** Specialties ***
California Southern University: Member of the Faculty Senate, Member of the Curriculum Committee, Member of the Personnel Committee, Member of the IT Committee, Core/Lead Faculty, Business & Management.
Northern University: Commencement Speaker, MBA/DBA programs, 2008-2013, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau.
California Institute of Advanced Management: Guest Lectured and Honored Speaker, MBA programs, May, 2012, El Monte, CA.
Pacific State University: Commencement Speaker, MBA/DBA programs, 2007-2012, China and Singapore.
California American University: Commencement Speaker; 2004-2009, China.
California Southern University: Commencement Speaker, Graduation Ceremony, 2011, Irvine, CA.
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - International Institute of Business Analysis, 2013.
DETC Evaluator – The Distance Education and Training Council, 2012.
ACICS Evaluator – The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Scools, 2012.
BPPVE Auditor – California's Bureau for Private, Postsecondary and Vocational Education, 2000.
Senior Global Partner – The Academy of Business Strategy; 2012.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: CSET Math (I, II, III), Business (I, II, III), Preliminary Education Technology (I, II), 2010-2012.
Certified Site Reviewer/Auditor, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, California, 2002.
Certified Professional Tutor, American Tutoring Association and National Tutoring Association, 2011.
Educate, Inc.: Sylvan University – Certificate of Mathematics Content Proficiency for Directors of Education; May, 2010
Tier I California Preliminary Administrative Credentials, 2006.
University of Southern California, Graduate level courses (master's) in Systems Engineering/Management, 2005-2006.
Certified School Director, Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, California, 2004.
California Community College Lifetime Teaching Credential, 1993.
HIMS (Healthcare Information & Management Systems), CPHIM (Certified Professional Healthcare Information Management); 2013.
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - International Institute of Business Analysis, 2013.
Security Innovation, Certificate in Enterprise IS/IT Security – part of the CISSP prep; 2012.
L. A. County: Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) training; 2012.
Senior Global Partner – The Academy of Business Strategy; 2012.
Harvard Business School, Certificates in: Leadership & Management, Creativity and Innovation, Global Business and Technology, Business Acumen, Communications, Marketing, Strategy, Technology, Leading Change; 2010.
Master's Certificate in Project Management, George Washington University/ESI, 2009.
Disney University, Training and Certificate in ITIL Service Management; 2009.
ESI Int'l Executive Education in: Contract Management, Business Analysis, Information Systems Security, Business Intelligence, IT Service Management/ITIL, ROI Methodology, Intercultural Management, Internet/Digital Marketing, Sales Force Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Negotiations, Business Process Management, Business Sustainability, Enabling Technology.
George Washington University Master's Certificate in Project Management, through ESI classes, 9/2009.
CMU/SEI, S/W Architecture Professional Certificate, 2006.
Delivered College/Corporate Training: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Systems Engineer (MCSE), Professional/Application Developer (MCPD/MCAD), Solution Developer (MCSD), IT Professional (MCITP); 2004-2007.
S/W Architecture Professional Certificate, CMU/SEI, 2006.
Member Board of Directors, National Management Association, 2005.
Scrum Alliance: CSM, CSP and CST, 2010.
Project Management Institute - PMP certification., 2010.
Malcolm Baldrige and Balanced Scorecard training; Software Cost Estimation training; Developing Software
Architectures for Multi-platform and Network Centric Environments/Operations training, 2005.
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, JPL, 1996-2002.
Certified Information Systems Auditor, Information Systems Auditing Association, 2000.
Certified Project Manager, American/National Management Association, 1999.
Certificate in Supervisory and Management Skills, National Management Association, 1991. Extensive PMP teaching.
Certified Quality Analyst, Quality Assurance Institute, 1990.
Certified Computer Programmer, Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals, 1989.
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My philosophy about teaching is that everybody can learn, it is only the way how we learn is different for different people. Another very important thing - I strive to be creative, respectful and approachable.
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Dovile R.
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Learn Everything About HTML:
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About Jeff
Majoring in classical guitar performance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts I was a part of many performance opportunities. These included solo classical guitar recitals, weekly performance class, a collaboration with the Columbia City Jazz Dance Company, and a performance at the Columbia Museum of Art to name a few. Now I frequently participate in songwriting showcases, street performances, and collaborations with bands and music groups of many different genres.
In a lesson with me you will be focusing on four main areas:
1] REPERTOIRE: Songs you are working o
2] MUSIC THEORY: Exercises in ear training, note-reading skills, sight-reading skills, and overall knowledge of how music works.
3] IMPROVISATION: Learn drills to improve solo skills and increase your confidence jamming with other musicians.
4] TECHNIQUE: Guitar lessons focuses on how to properly use the left and right hands in a way that that is relaxed and tension free. Voice lessons entail learning how to breath properly, prevent vocal strain, and expand your range.
In addition to instrument lessons I also provide Songwriting Lessons, Music Theory Lessons, and Music Performance Lessons for more advanced students + I teach Recording, Web Design, and Graphic Design subjects for Artists or others looking to learn how to promote themselves or their projects. (Subjects Include: Logic Pro X, WordPress, Web Design, Graphic Design, HTML, CSS, & More!)
Get started on your path to better musicianship today!
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I am tutoring students in computer knowledge and Information Technology since the beginning of the year.
I worked as a Web Producer at Barnard College in New York City for a full semester and I also worked as a Lead Developer during three years.
I currently work full time as a Software Developer with a start-up in New Jersey and I am also finishing my Master's degree in Information Systems.
About Chris
I am tutoring students in computer knowledge and Information Technology since the beginning of the year.
I worked as a Web Producer at Barnard College in New York City for a full semester and I also worked as a Lead Developer during three years.
I currently work full time as a Software Developer with a start-up in New Jersey and I am also finishing my Master's degree in Information Systems.
Learning about computers, development in school and knowing how hard it can be, I came to a realization that what we learn is most of the time not what is being used on the job. Therefore I try to teach and give my students the exact skills they will
My lessons aim to everyone: children, teenagers and adults with all levels.
The method I use is based on active learning with interaction in order to make my students practice what they learn directly on their computers.
As a tutor but also as a professional, I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible to achieve that I make sure that my lessons are always tailored to the students and as personal as possible. I am also open to suggestions because the most important thing for me is that the students enjoys our lessons.
I am very easy going and will always answer you as fast as I can so please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
As a Software Developer I am very competent with basic computer programming. I have a very good knowledge of HTML, Javascript, CSS, JQuery, Angular and other front-end languages. I also teach about content management systems such as Wordpress and Magento.
Having worked at an IT help desk, I also have very good knowledge of computers in general such as Macbook and Windows based computers.
Please reach out if you are interested in learning about website development or just computers in general. I can not wait to help you reach your goals!
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We will learn how to create layouts for websites using HTML and Bootstrap
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Paul G.
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Hyper Text Mark-Up Language, better known as HTML, is the bone structure of every single website. This language is the infrastructure of web design. With my help, we can get you coding your website content in no time! Your lesson plan will be complete with homework assignments and quizzes!
About Holly
I first discovered I love teaching others in High School. I took an independent study of Photography my senior year and basically spent the whole time aiding the other students with their projects.
In college, I noticed I was very ahead of most the other photography students in terms of understanding the different printing processes and techniques. I was always lending a hand with the projects when it was crunch time. A few kids even asked to reserve my time so that they could have me on stand-by during their shoot.
Now I have moved on to working for different design agencies and freelancing. I started doing web design last year and I love showing others how fun it can be to create a website once you get the hang of it!
I myself am an
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Click here to download the Universal Therm-a-Rest Mattress Repair Instructions, including how to locate leaks and make repairs in the field or at home on any mattress model.
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Solbar launched Solpro 735, a calcium fortified Isolated Soy Protein, for use in a wide range of beverage applications.
The product is of creme/off-white color and with bland flavor profile maintaining low viscosity. It is dispersible in cold water and requires minimal preparation time.
Solpro 735 is designed for beverage applications where calcium fortification is required. It can be used with dry beverage blends and other powdered drinks to be reconstituted with water and or juice prior to consumption. Solpro 735 can be used in ready to drink beverages as well as those that are UHT processed. Major applications are for calcium fortified soy milk and other soy beverages.


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Prospects Weekly: Renewed concerns earlier in the week about the Greek bail-out plan
|Renewed concerns earlier in the week about the Greek bail-out plan and the possibility of a credit rating downgrade for several European economies drove borrowing costs up. The European Central Bank's (ECB) announcement on Thursday to defend the Euro has helped ease concerns somewhat. As inflationary pressures abate and the global economy slows down, more developing countries are cutting interest rates, however, where inflationary pressures remain high, policy tightening continues. Notwithstanding the pick-up in tourism arrivals in the first four months of 2012, the recent slowdown in economic activity is likely to dampen tourism flows in the second half of 2012.
|Borrowing costs for high-spread Euro Area governments rise. Renewed worries about Greece being able to reach set fiscal targets; Moody's negative credit outlook for Germany, the Netherlands, and the European Financial Stability Mechanism; and increasing concerns related to regional finances in some countries caused bond yields to rise for Euro Area governments earlier this week. Ten-year Spanish government bond yields rose to fresh record highs at 7.621% and Italian bonds hit a 2012-high of 6.597%. Comparable yields also increased for French and even German bonds, albeit slightly. In contrast, U.S. government bonds yields touched record lows as investors sought safe haven. However, the announcement on Thursday by the ECB that it would defend the Euro has helped to push Spanish and Italian bond yields further down from earlier highs.
|Interest rate cuts in developing countries continue. As inflationary pressures abate and the global economy slows down, interest rate cuts among developing countries have continued, unlike in large high-income countries where the policy space for interest rate cuts remains limited. In recent months some of the larger developing countries (Brazil, China, the Philippines, South Africa and Vietnam) have cut nominal policy rates, although real interest rates may be higher due to sharper declines in inflation. In contrast, policy tightening has occurred in developing countries where domestic factors (rapid credit growth, poor harvests, currency depreciation) are putting pressure on prices: Peru and Uruguay increased reserve ratios and Malawi increased its policy rate. Nonetheless, most developing countries continue to keep their interest rates on hold at relatively low levels, in a bid to balance the need to keep a lid on inflation and stimulate domestic demand.
|The pick up in global tourist arrivals observed so far in 2012, is likely to slowdown in latter half of the year. The tourism sector remains an important source of revenue and job creation for several developing countries (accounting for up to 32% of GDP in Maldives, see chart). Data released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization shows international tourist arrivals increased by 5% in the first four months of 2012 (compared to 4.5% for same period in 2011). Among developing regions, the increase was strongest in the Middle East and North Africa, bouyed on by a strong rebound in Tunisia (48%, y/y) and Egypt (29%, y/y) – thanks to the ongoing stabilisation of the situation there. However, with the global economy slowing down, and consumer confidence weakening in major tourist-origin countries, the pace of increase in tourist flows is likely to slow down in the second half of 2012.
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Nowitna is approximately 200 miles west of Fairbanks in the central Yukon River Valley. The refuge encompasses forested lowlands, hills, lakes, marshes, ponds, and streams. The dominant feature on Nowitna is the Nowitna River - a nationally designated wild river. This magnificant river provides spawning grounds for northern pike and sheefish. However, the primary reason the refuge was established was to protect waterfowl and their habitat.
Nowitna is one of four refuges (Nowitna, Innoko, Kanuti, and Koyukuk refuges) encompassed by a solar basin. A solar basin is characterized by encircling hills, light winds, low rainfall, severe winters and short, warm summers. The summer sun encircles these refuges without setting.
The refuges mix of habitats supports varied wildlife. Black bear and moose are common throughout Nowitna. Marten, mink, wolverine, beaver, and muskrat are important furbearers that provide income (furs), food, and recreation for local residents.
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Rihanna Hits The Studio With Rapper Iggy Azalea For New Music Collaboration!!
24 year-old Rihanna is said to be hitting the studio and burning that mid-night lamp with Australian rapstress Iggy Azalea.
The "Pour It Up" singer, who released her seventh studio album in November 2012, has been constantly recording new music for some projects that will be announced in the upcoming months.
According to the studio's audio engineer, Marcos Tovar:
"Rihanna loves music and has been getting more and more involved with the whole recording process in her latest albums. She's one-hundred percent responsible creatively for some of the new material she has been creating with different producers."
Tovar then confirmed Iggy joining the pop star in the studio:
"She was in the studio with Iggy earlier this month. They were introduced by someone in the Roc Nation team that has been managing Iggy's tour and Rihanna immediately loved her style. They're definitely collaborating on something together."
Also, Azalea is rumored to have signed a distribution deal with Jay-Z's label in December and is gearing up to release her debut album "The New Classic" later this year. And many sites have been reporting that Rihanna is also working again with Chris Brown-- but were not confirmed.
Ehh, don't know how I feel about this. I sorta like Rihanna but I'm definitely here for the music video!
~~Btw Iggy "premiered" her FIRST official single entitled "Werk" on a live show a couple of days ago!!! You can watch a LQ video & preview this future epic trac here~~


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University of Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison has been suspended after his second arrest in five weeks, the team announced yesterday.
According to police (via ESPN), Morrison was walking outside a hotel at around 3:45 a.m. where police were investigating a suspicious incident. He allegedly went up to the police car and started barking at the police dog in the backseat.
He then allegedly resisted arrest when police told him to wait in the car.
This all led to perhaps the best sentence in ESPN.com history:
"Morrison's defense was the dog barked first, according to a police report."
On a more serious note, this is Morrison's second arrest of the offseason.
He was charged with battery in June after allegedly hitting a bouncer at a nightclub. Before the fight, police say he yelled at the bouncer, "Don't you know who I am? I am a football player! I'm Antonio!"
Florida coach Will Muschamp said in a statement that Morrison will be suspended for at least two games this season.
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Blair Beadnell
posted on Monday, February 09, 2004 - 7:57 am
I am working on the development of a measurement instrument measuring relationship closeness. i have found that there is good fit for the hypothesized model at the baseline measurement point. I have available data for the same participants 4 months later, after they have participated in a facilited group intervention. i would hypothesize that they would have higher scores on this measure at that point (having been in the intervention together) but would hope that there would not be differential item functioning (if this is truly a reliable set of items). is it appropriate to use a MIMIC model in this way--with the covariate representing time of measurement (basleine vs. post-intervention)?
posted on Monday, February 09, 2004 - 8:12 am
I would not use MIMIC here because it would not take into account that the measures at the two time points are correlated - you have non-independent observations. Instead, I would suggest a 2-time point CFA, so if your instrument has 10 items, you would analyze 20 items in one run. Then test item invariance across the two time points.
posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 7:08 am
I am reviewing a manuscript that utilizes MIMIC to examine treatment effects over 2 timepoints. From my reading of the MPlus handouts, this would seem to be an inappropriate stategy. Specifically, MIMIC does not account for non-independence of the measures over time. Is this correct?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 9:52 am
With two timepoints, an intercept only model could be estimated. This would be fine. Adding a covariate of treatment to this model would also be okay. It's is difficult to answer your question without seeing exactly what they are doing.
posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 12:24 pm
The authors used a MIMIC model to create two latent factors of distress at: Baseline (T1) and Change (T2). Then they used treatment as a covariate to predict the change latent factor of distress (T2) to examine intervention effects.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 3:51 pm
This sounds fine.
posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 11:10 am
I got a negative estimate for a covariate in MIMIC model using the two factors extracted from EFA. But the simple correlation analysis gave positive correlation between the covariate and the first and second factor (these two variables were created based on the items that load on the factor). I'm confused with the contradictary results, but there seems no mistake in both calculations.
Thank you.
posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 7:39 am
Perhaps the CFA measurement model (without covariates) does not fit sufficently well as compared to the EFA.
posted on Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 8:09 am
A couple of questions on factor covariance estimates in MIMIC model.
1) Are the estimated factor covariances in a MIMIC model reported in the Model Results section of Mplus output residual covariances?
2)Tech4 ESTIMATED COVARIANCES FOR THE LATENT VARIABLES in a MIMIC model are different from the residual covariances in the Model Results section; they are close, but not identical, to those estimated from the corresponding CFA model without covariates. How to interpret those covariances?
Thank you.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 10:50 am
Covariances are estimated for exogenous factors. Residual covariances are estimated for endogenous factors. TECH4 provides model estimated covariances not residual covariances. If you estimate a model where all factors are exogenous, you will obtain the same factor covariances as are given in TECH4.
Adjiwanou Viss�ho
posted on Friday, August 06, 2010 - 6:43 pm
I did a CFA with 3 factors and all the indicators of each factor are significant.
And, I did also a MIMIC from this analysis with four covariates. And there, I saw that the indicators relative to the factor 2 become non significant. The covariates also are not significant in this factor.
What can explain that?
Should I need to respecified my model, If yes, how?
Thank you
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Sunday, August 08, 2010 - 11:14 am
Did you regress the factors on the covariates or the factor indicators?
Adjiwanou Viss�ho
posted on Monday, August 09, 2010 - 3:57 pm
I regress the factor on the covariates.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, August 09, 2010 - 5:49 pm
When covariates are included in the model, the sample statistics to which the model is fit are no longer just the means, variances, and covariances among the factor indicators. The covariances between the covariates and the factor indicators are also sample statistics to which the model is fit. This can change the estimates of the factor loadings.
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GERMAN EXPANSION 1933 – The Nazi Party came to power in Germany (the Third Reich forms). Hitler began to rebuild the military in direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles (secretly at first, and in public by 1935 – the Western democracies do nothing). March 1936 – Germans occupied the Rhineland with troops – again violating the Treaty of Versailles and again resulting in no reaction from the Western democracies. March 1938 – Austria was annexed by the Third Reich. Sept 1938 – Munich Agreement. Britain and France agreed to Hitler's demands to 'free' oppressed German people that lived within the Czech Republic. German troops occupied the Sudetenland in the first weeks of October. March 1939 – Germany seized the remainder of western Czechoslovakia. The western democracies finally realized Hitler's true intention of conquest. The southeastern portion became the Slovak Republic, allied with Germany. April 1939. Similarly, Italy invaded Albania and then become officially allied with Germany with the "Pact of Steel" in May. 1 September 1939 Germany invaded Poland with two Army Groups. On 17 Sept the Soviet Union, who had previously signed a non-aggression agreement with Germany (Molotov-Rippentrop Pact: 23 August 1939) invaded and occupied eastern Poland. France and Britain declared war on Germany. 27 September 1940. Tripartite Pact: The Axis Powers formally came into being. Germany, Japan and Italy signed this agreement to mutually support each other in their quest to conquer their spheres of influence. Hungary and Romania joined in November '40 and Bulgaria joined in March 41. October 1939-April 1940. The 'Phony War'. Germany built up forces to invade France while France established defenses behind her Maginot Line (a series of strong fortifications on the French-German Border). Since the Maginot Line did not extend beyond that border, the French positioned their more mobile forces, including the British Expeditionary Force, on the Belgium Border, which would cross that border should the Germans attempt a repeat of the Schlieffen plan they had executed at the beginning of WW I. This, the Dyer Plan, would meet and defeat any German attack trying to swing around the Maginot Line, through Belgium/Netherlands. 9 April – German forces occupied Denmark 9 April – June. Germans invaded Norway. These two actions protect the German trade routes with Sweden (Iron Ore) and assisted Germany to execute her future submarine campaign in the Atlantic. 10 May 1940 – Battle of France. The Germans invaded the Netherlands and Belgium (bypassing the Maginot Line). Britain and France moved to counter this attack. German Army Group A (containing the majority of the Panzer Units) attacks through the Ardennes Forrest and cuts off two French Armies and the BEF from the rest of the French Forces. These troops either surrendered or were evacuated at Dunkirk. 22 June – The Battle of France ends. After the disaster in the Low Countries, the French Army becomes almost totally ineffective, and the Germans easily attack through northern and eastern France. France surrenders and Vichy France was established, which is Southern France, Corsica and the French Colonies that now became essentially allied with Germany. July – October 1940. Battle of Britain. An attempt by Germany to gain air superiority, in order to invade Britain (Operation Sea Lion). The Germans failed and eventually called off the Operation. NOT SHOWN: Sept 1940-Nov 1942: North Africa Campaign. A series of see-saw battles between German/Italian Forces (Libya) and the British (Egypt). October 1940. Italy attempted to invade Greece, but failed miserably. They actually lose half of Albania, and the British sent forces to defend Greece. April 1941. Germany goes to the aid of Italy by invading Greece, and consequently Yugoslavia when the Yugoslav government was overthrown, cancelling her previous agreement to allow the Germans to pass through their county. 20-31 May 1941. Germany seized Crete with an almost purely Airborne Assault. They suffered such great losses, they never again conducted a major airborne assault. 22 June – December 1941. Operation Barbarossa. Three German Army Groups attacked into the Soviet Union, but were finally stopped just short of Moscow by stiff Soviet resistance, strategic overreach and the winter.
NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY 8 November 1942: Operation Torch. Knowing that they are not yet strong enough for a direct assault into Europe, but realizing they must attack somewhere, the Allied Combined Chiefs of Staff decided to attack North Africa to assist the British 8th Army destroy the German/Italian Forces that were fighting in the vicinity of Egypt. At three landing sights, the Allies landed in Morocco and Algeria and quickly defeat the Vichy forces there. 10 November 1942: Germans occupied Southern France and Corsica as the Vichy government began to topple (due to defections in N. Africa). November 1942 – The allies advanced toward Tunisia to seize critical supply ports. However, the Germans rushed troops into Tunisia from Italy/Sicily and form the 5th Panzer Army. The Germans successfully halted the Allied advance just short of their goal. The British 1st Army was now forced to go on the defense and wait for supplies and reinforcements to arrive from their very long supply lines, as well as wait for better weather. A French and American Corps occupied positions to the south of the main British Corps. In early February, Panzer Army Afrika (Rommel) arrived in Tunisia after being driven from Egypt by the 8th Army. Rommel proposed that the combined German Armies attack the weak allied right flank to attempt to cut the 1st Br Army from its supply lines prior to the 8th Army's arrival in force. Feb 1943. Battle of Kasserine Pass: This battle was a tactical defeat for the Americans, but an operational failure for the Germans who are unable to follow up on their initial success. The 8th Army finally arrived in force and the two German Armies surrendered in May 1943. With the Allies still unprepared to invade Europe, a decision was made at the Casablanca Conference to attack into Sicily (the decision to invade Italy was made with the success of the Sicilian operation) 10 July 43: 15th Army Group (AG) with the US 7th Army (Patton) and the British 8th Army (Montgomery) invade Sicily (Operation Husky). 505th Parachute Regt (82nd Airborne Division) and 1st British Airborne Division assist. 10 July – 17 August 43: Sicily was conquered. The US 7th Army attacked up the western side of the island, protecting the flank of the British 8th Army that attacked up the eastern side. The Germans were able to evacuate much of their men and equipment. 3 Sept 43: British 8th Army invaded the 'toe' of Italy as a diversion (Operation Baytown). The US 5th Army (Clark) then made the Allied main amphibious assault (Operation Avalanche) at Salerno on 9 September, while the 1st British Airborne Division conducted a supporting amphibious assault (Operation Slapstick) at the 'heel' of Italy. Salerno was a very difficult operation for the allies, but poor German coordination resulted in a successful invasion. Just prior to the Salerno invasion, Italy surrendered to the Allies. This was announced during the invasion to create havoc for the Germans. The Germans, however, had anticipated this capitulation and rapidly disarmed the Italian forces. 16 Sept – 8 Oct 43: Movement to the Gustav Line. The British 8th Army linked up with the US 5th Army by 16 Sept and the Germans (under Luftwaffe Field Marshall Kesselring) withdrew to and held the Gustav line by 8 October. July-Nov 43: After two failed German offensives (Stalingrad in 1942 and Kursk in July 1943), the Soviet Union begin the 1st of their major offensives to push the Germans back to Germany. This offensive occurred along the majority of the eastern front and reached the Dnieper River.
INVASION OF EUROPE 24 December 1943: Montgomery is named the 21st AG commander (the US 1st Army and the British 2nd Army) and the final preparations for the invasion of Europe (Operation Overlord) began. Fall 1943: With the capture of Foggia in Italy, the US Army Air Force now had two locations to conduct the Strategic Bombing of the German industry and resources. The 8th Air Force had begun limited operations from England in the summer of 1942, and now with the 15th Air Force in Italy (and with the British Bomber command conducting night raids against German moral) the US Strategic bombers conducted large, 1000 bomber raids (with emphasis on transportation and oil production) deep into enemy territory. These initial raids proved to be very costly, but continued through the rest of the war. 22 Jan 1944: After continuously unsuccessful attacks on the Monte Casino and the rest of the Gustav Line, the 15th AG attempted to break the stalemate by conducting another major amphibious landing with the US VI Corps at Anzio (Operation Shingle). While the landing was virtually unopposed, the US Corps Commander, General Lucas, failed to advance. Simultaneously, the drive by the US 5th Army (to link up with VI Corps) failed again to break the Gustav line. 16-19 Feb 44: The Germans counter-attacked the US beachhead, and almost pushed them back to the sea, but ultimately failed. Anzio now turned into a siege until May. 19-25 Feb 44: Bomber Offensive. The US orient on the destruction of the German aircraft industry. The scale and success of the attacks resulted in it being called 'Big Week' after the fact. US Fighter Planes were now able to escort the bombers all the way to their targets and back (due to drop tanks). They (and the heavily defended bombers) destroyed so many German fighter planes, that air superiority was assured for the coming Overlord invasion. The Germans can now only defend their most critical industrial locations. Jan-Apr 44: Soviet Spring Offensive frees Leningrad from it's two year siege and pushes into the Ukraine. 11 May – 4 June 44: In attempt to draw German units into the Italian Theater (and thus away from the Overlord Invasion) the 15th AG conducted Operation Diadem and finally broke the Gustav Line. The 5th Army linked up with the VI Corps at Anzio and entered Rome on 4 June (two days prior to Overlord). 6 June 44: Operation Overlord – 3 Airborne Divisions (82nd, 101st and 6th British) landed in Normandy in the early hours, to protect the flanks of the amphibious landing sites. 6 June 44: Operation Overlord – 21st AG landed in Normandy on 5 beachheads: Utah (4th ID), Omaha (1st and 29th ID), Gold (50th British ID), Juno, (3rd Canadian ID) and Sword (3rd British ID). Allied air forces successfully conducted strikes which slowed and even prevented German reinforcements from arriving at the Normandy beachheads. June-Oct 44: After the fall of Rome, the 15th AG was able to push the Germans north on the Italian Peninsula. They quickly break the German Gothic line but cannot push much further and the opposing forces settled into a static line for the winter/spring of 44/45.
BREAKOUT 25 July 1944. Operation Cobra. After an immense buildup of forces and the slow expansion of the allied beachhead, the US 8th and 9th Air forces (strategic and tactical) conduct a concentrated 'carpet bombing' mission which assisted in the breakout attack of the US 1st Army through the very difficult bocage countryside. 1 August 44: With this breakout, the US 12th Army Group (Bradley) was formed – US 1st Army (Hodges) and US 3rd Army (Patton). 1-25 August 44: Patton's 3rd Army poured through and exploits the breakout created by Operation Cobra and attacked in two directions – Brittany and the Seine River. With this rapid movement, the German 7th and 5th Panzer Armies are almost cut off, but escape with a large portion of their men (but not equipment) at the Falaise Gap when the Canadian 1st Army failed to rapidly link up with the US 3rd Army. Paris was liberated on 25 August. 15 August 44: Operation Anvil (Dragoon) – US 7th Army landed in Southern France in support of the attack in Normandy. June-August 44: The Soviets crush the German Army Group Center and reach the outskirts of Warsaw. 25 August – 15 September 44: Eisenhower takes over direct control of the ground battle from Montgomery (1 September) and the 21st and 12th Army Groups attacked along a 'Broad Front' toward the Rhine River. The 12th Army Group linked up the newly formed 6th AG (Devers) which contained the US 7th and French 1st Armies. Also, the 9th Army (Simpson) is formed in 5 September and clears the rest of Brittany (The port of Brest). General Clark became the 15th AG commander in October. Operation Market-Garden: 21st AG's attempt to rapidly cross many rivers/canals in the Netherlands (2 part operation) 17 Sept 44: Operation Market - 101st, 82nd, and 1st British Airborne divisions are dropped to capture a series of bridges located between Arnhem and the British front lines. 17-20 September 44: Operation Garden - British XXX Corps attacks to link up with the Airborne (ABN) units and cross the captured bridges. The XXX Corps is finally stopped after it links up with the US 82nd ABN just short of the British 1st ABN at Arnhem. Only 2,200 of that surrounded division escaped back to British lines. August – December 44: Soviet offensive to clear the Balkans. Romania and Bulgaria surrender and join the Allies. Nov 8 – 15 Dec 44: Eisenhower shifted the Main Effort to the 12 AG. Both the 3rd and 7th Armies attacked to the German "West Wall". This was also the time that 1st Army fights the costly battle of the Hurtgen Forrest. The 9th Army, initially paced between 1st and 3rd Armies, was moved to the 12 AG's northern boundary. Bradley, anticipating a future transfer of forces to Montgomery, made the shift as he did not want to lose his veteran Army.
Battle of The Bulge and Final German Defeat Ardennes Offensive (Operation Watch on the Rhine) The Germans massed the 6th SS Panzer, 5th Panzer and 7th Armies for a final counter-attack against the Western Allies. Hitler planned to split the US from the British at the lightest defended portion of the American line – the Ardennes (the same location that they concentrated their panzer forces to defeat the French in 1940). This attack would then continue to the coast and capture the critical supply port of Antwerp. This would become known as the Battle of the Bulge. 15-24 Dec 44: Battle of the Bulge (1) - Germany attacked and created a 'bulge' in the allied line. As the 1st and 9th Armies are cut off from the 12th AG (due to the 'bulge'), command of these two armies shift to the 21st AG. 20-21 Dec 44: 3rd Army displaced from its front lines and reoriented to attack into the southern portion of the 'bulge'. Patton began his attack on 22 December. 26 Dec – 7 Feb 45: Battle of the Bulge (2) - the 12th and 21st AGs pushed the Germans back to their start line. Jan – Apr 45: The Soviets pushed to the Oder river in the north, followed by attacks in Hungry and Austria in the south. 22 Feb – 21 March: Rhineland Campaign. All Army Groups pushed forward to the Rhine River. By chance, the US 1st Army was able to capture a bridge still intact on 7 March at Remagen and created an unexpected bridgehead on the east side of the Rhine River. (The 1st Army was returned to 12 AG after the Battle of the Bulge) 22 & 23 March: The US 3rd and British 2nd Armies conducted river crossings of the Rhine. 28 March – 7 May: Attack and occupation of Germany. The German Army Group B (Model) is captured in the Rhur Pocket. The 15th AG made a final push to capture the rest of Italy and the US 5th and 7th Armies linked up on 4 May. 15 Apr – 6 May: Soviets attacked into Eastern Germany and captured Berlin. Hitler committed suicide on 30 April and the Germans surrendered on 7 May.
Post War Occupation of Germany: US Sector British Sector Soviet Sector French Sector All 4 Powers divide Berlin
World War II European Theater Prelude & November 1942-May 1945
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Eighty percent of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll approve of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's job performance after two years in office, with more than one-third saying they strongly approve. His approval rating among RBJ readers is little changed from a year ago.
Cuomo, a Democrat, has strong support among both Republicans and Democrats.
The governor is to deliver his third State of the State address Jan. 9. A year ago, Cuomo touted a number of accomplishments since he had taken office in January 2011, including an on-time budget with a reduction in overall spending, a 2 percent property tax cap and an income tax agreement that cut New York's middle-class rates to the lowest levels in 58 years.
This year he delivered another on-time, balanced budget (accomplished in part by raising taxes on the wealthy). But his administration's handling of the state's hydraulic fracturing review has drawn criticism from both people on sides of the issue.
In a statewide poll conducted in late November by the Siena College Research Institute, 72 percent of respondents said they viewed Cuomo favorably. He received a thumbs-up from 76 percent of Democrats and 66 percent of Republicans taking part in the poll.
Roughly 510 readers participated in this week's Snap Poll, conducted Dec. 31 to Jan. 2.
What is your opinion of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's overall job performance?
Strongly approve: 34%
Approve: 46%
Disapprove: 15%
Strongly disapprove: 5%
Among Republicans:
Strongly approve: 22%
Approve: 55%
Disapprove: 19%
Strongly disapprove: 4%
Among Democrats:
Strongly approve: 56%
Approve: 35%
Disapprove: 6%
Strongly disapprove: 3%
What is your political affiliation?
Democratic: 27%
Republican: 36%
Non-affiliated: 34%
Other: 3%
He talks a good game—and does a great job walking the fence. He has intentionally stalled on fracking so as to not offend his friends on the left. His "property tax cap" does nothing to stop unfunded state mandates. It does force schools and municipalities to either squeeze their budgets or break the cap and risk taxpayer ire. He refuses to work on public union pension and work rule reform. New York has become a less desirable state to do business in since he assumed the governorship. There is nothing on the horizon to show that New York State's economic picture will be better in the future. Pennsylvania and Ohio are kicking our butts, as are most states with Republican governors. And he aspires to higher office?
—Dave Iadanza, Farmington
In my perceptions, Gov. Cuomo has taken a path that is balanced for the good of the state, rather than heavily biased by political outlook. I find him to act pragmatically as well, to enable realistic outcomes from the state Legislature.
—Garry Geer, Geer Photography
The governor, while appearing to put state finances on solid ground, has just pushed mandated costs to the city, county and town levels of government. The 2 percent property tax cap has been a failure!
—Craig Densmore
High hopes, lots of promises … and all we get is more of the same. I now believe Mr. Cuomo is using his New York governorship as a steppingstone to further his own career to higher office, and nothing more. I have buyer's remorse.
—George Thomas, Ogden
Our Gov. Cuomo (as well as numerous other governors) would be refreshingly more effective if the state's legislative houses were subject to term limits, just as the governor is. This way, he'd be dealing with relatively new faces and ideas, instead of entrenched and overly powerful deadweights he's burdened with now.
—Tom Shea, Thomas P. Shea Agency Inc.
Gov. Cuomo is a great leader. His choice of Bob Duffy as lieutenant governor was inspired; Duffy takes the edge off Cuomo's downstate roots, and he has done a great job for upstate. Cuomo's more conservative budget management and bipartisan approach gives me hope for a better business climate in New York. His strong advocacy in D.C. for disaster relief both in 2011 and after Sandy will help us recover more quickly. He's doing a much better job than our three previous governors put together.
—Frank Orienter, Rochester
Multiple social, cultural and economic issues must be addressed by the governor and Legislature. These include violence reduction, substance abuse decriminalization, minimum wage increase and government cost infrastructure reduction to include state and local government pension plans.
—Mike Bleeg, Strategic Results
Flash start, slowed by the realities of downstate politics. Going nowhere with the burdens of new taxes from the Obama administration. Anchored by federal, state and local debt for social programs, pensions, etc. Saddled with a senior senator more interested in the politics of personal power than in the real needs of the entire state. Overall grade: C-.
—Bob Miglioratti
I approve of the governor's performance because he has done the most of our past leaders. I, however, fault all the legislators for not being able to control costs and lower taxes. They have to work harder to get their costs under control and attract more businesses and jobs. This will enable more funds to enter the area, which will help the economy. We need to look very closely at what we are paying for. … I still think there are a lot of overpaid public employees that enjoy significant benefits that the average worker does not have. I want to see the legislators and all school personnel work longer for the same or less pay. I want to see the quality of the performance increase without salary increases. I want to see more creativity and less political ideology. Maybe this year it will improve.
—Bob Stein
Cuomo is a liberal politician and a narcissist. Like many in his party, he needs to change his view. It is a shame, actually.
—Mike Kaser, Penfield
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MIDDLEBURY — The 22nd annual Empty Bowl Dinner fundraiser will take place Saturday, Nov. 9, at the United Methodist Church in Middlebury. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:15.
The Empty Bowl Dinner benefits both HOPE and CVOEO, the two local food shelves that work hard to alleviate the problem of local hunger. With ever-increasing cuts to state and federal funds available to these important organizations, fundraising at the community level becomes more and more important.


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Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor returned to practice Thursday, but he's fighting a losing battle to gain clearance from his concussion in time for Sunday's game versus the Washington Redskins.
Pryor watched from the sidelines without a helmet as Matt Flynn handled the first-team reps during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, according to CSN Bay Area.
As Flynn handles the installation of the Week 4 game plan, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Pryor is unlikely to play against the Redskins.
"There's still some hurdles that he has to clear but he was cleared to go ahead and non-contact practice," Raiders coach Dennis Allen told reporters Thursday, via ESPN.com. "He was able to get in there and practice some on a limited basis today."
Pryor has been one of the NFL's early-season surprises, lending respectability to the Raiders' offense even in the team's two losses.
If Flynn gets the start, it's welcome news for the Redskins' overmatched defense.
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