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1. Ian Dew-Becker and Robert Gordon, “Where Did the Productivity Growth Go?” National Bureau of Economic Research, Working Paper 11842, December 2005.
2. Lawrence Mishel, Jared Bernstein, and Sylvia Allegretto, The State of Working America, 2006-2007 (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2007).
3. Andrew Sum, unpublished essay.
4. Robert McIntyre, “Transparent Dishonesty,” The American Prospect Online, August 30, 2006, http://www.prospect.org.
5. JA Interprise Poll, “American Dream 2000” (2001), http://www.ja.org.
6. Stan Greenberg, et al., The Economic Disconnect, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, December 2006, http://www.epi.org.
It was a family reunion for Star Wars star, John Boyega at the UK Premiere of the movie recently in London.
The 25-year-old who played favourite Finn in the film, invited his sisters Blessing and Grace, father Samon, mother Abigail, and his two nephews JJ and Ezra.
This premiere was relatively stress-free for John Boyega, who nearly missed the LA premiere when bad weather in Atlanta forced his flight to be grounded.
Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o and Mark Hamill also made an appearance.
Boyega began acting at Theatre Peckham, a local performing arts centre in London for talented children aged 9 to 14. He spent almost every day after school at the theatre, as well as weekends.
At 16, he moved to South Thames College to study performing arts and joined the Identity School of Acting in Hackney. He enrolled at Greenwich University but as his career took off, he left to concentrate on acting.
In the past decade, physics education research (PER) has provided significant benefits for teaching and learning in lecture classes, particularly at the introductory level. Recently, more attention has been focused on improving laboratory courses as a means to increase students' preparation for graduate school and industrial research careers. Within the context of this emerging focus on lab instruction, a short introduction to PER and the accompanying research methodology will be provided. Prior to joining RIT, much of my work at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) focused on students’ conceptual and quantitative reasoning in the laboratory, particularly on their use of models (mathematical, computational, etc.) as tools for communication and sense-making. This work has resulted in a framework for using models in the laboratory, along with assessments and curricula that have been used in the CU undergraduate optics lab. A second project, the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey for Experimental Physics (E-CLASS), is actively being used to assess students' views about doing experiments in the context of teaching labs and in professional research. The survey, which has been given in over 50 lab classes across the US, gives insight into students' perception of the differences between doing "school science" and doing "real science." The talk will conclude by describing new PER projects at RIT that will focus on laboratory courses, optics, and creating successful undergraduate research experiences.
Ben Zwickl joined the School of Physics and Astronomy at RIT in Fall 2013. His research interest is physics education related to students’ development of experimental and research skills. Prior to joining the faculty at RIT, Ben was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder in the research group of Heather Lewandowski (Physics/JILA) and Noah Finkelstein. While at CU, Ben worked on a variety of lab-focused projects including developing consensus learning goals for the undergraduate lab curriculum, developing assessments for laboratory courses, writing lab curricula, and leading a course transformation of the optics and modern physics lab courses. Ben completed his PhD at Yale University under the guidance of Jack Harris. His thesis was on an attempt to measure the shot noise in radiation pressure acting on micromechanical membranes inside high-finesse optical cavities.
A couple weeks ago we reported that Google launched a beta of speakable markup for news publishers and I vowed to add it here and test it out. Well, it is done and I was able to capture it working on video. In short, Speakable markup publishers, at this point, to add content that Google can read out loud via Google Home or Google Assistant, to those requesting the news.
In any event, to do this yourself, follow the steps here and don't forget to fill out the form to be included. I was approved July 30th and it took a few days for me to trigger it. I tried many times but you never know what query will trigger it. Again, Google can only surface one answer here, so you will be competing against all the other news sites that add this markup.
Here is another version triggered by saying "Okay Google, tell me the news about the Google algorithm update." Notice how it shared not just one story from here but two.
What's Greener? Keeping the Old Car or Buying New?
"Continuing to drive an older car with poor fuel economy is less environmentally friendly than getting a new car that gets drastically better fuel economy. You can take my factors above and calculate the exact energy use for your old vehicle and a new vehicle to see the comparison. Keep in mind that these results are for the energy used, not the carbon dioxide emissions, but the two are highly correlated since most of our energy comes from fossil fuels."
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) Kevon Harris scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Davonte Fitzgerald scored nine of his 29 points in overtime, and Stephen F. Austin beat Central Arkansas 105-99 on Wednesday night to win its third straight.
Fitzgerald's second 3-pointer in overtime sparked a 9-0 run for a 102-95 Lumberjacks' lead with 34 seconds left. The Bears closed to 104-99 on Hayden Koval's free throws with 12 seconds to go before Harris iced it with a free throw and Eddy Kayouloud missed a 3 before time expired.
Harris scored 20 first-half points to help the Lumberjacks to a 47-46 lead at the break. Nathan Bain's layup tied it at 87 with 23 seconds left in regulation and the Bears missed two shots before time expired.
Shannon Bogues added 18 points for the Lumberjacks (11-8, 4-3 Southland Conference), who made 11 of 25 3-pointers, led by Fitzgerald's five, and outrebounded the Bears 47-36.
DeAndre Jones hit five 3s and scored 29 points and dished eight of 21 assists for Central Arkansas (10-12, 5-4), which hit 14 of 33 from behind the arc. Matthew Mondesir and Thatch Unruh added 16 apiece.
Posse albums are some of the most challenging records to get right in hip-hop because it's so tough to spread the love. But Self Made Vol. 1 was a perfect example of disparate styles coming together to create a recognizable MMG sound. The record effectively showcased the individual strengths of Pill, Wale, and Meek Mill while proving that not only is Rick Ross one of the best rappers in the game, but maybe one of the best A&R's as well.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are closing in a contract extension for wide receiver Mike Williams that will prevent him from becoming a free agent at the conclusion of this coming season.
Williams was a very productive No. 2 target opposite Vincent Jackson last season when he made 63 receptions for 996 yards (15.8 average) and nine touchdowns. As a fourth-round draft pick, he had 65 catches for 964 yards and 11 scores in his 2010 rookie season.
Williams’ current contract calls for him to earn a base salary of $1.4 million this season.
RedOne, Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow already confirmed for Born This Way.
Lady Gaga might have recently tweeted that she's basically wrapped up production on her May album, Born This Way, but the singer shared that there's still work to do on her piano ballad "You and I," which it seems has made the final cut.
"I can't tell you who yet, but someone legendary is producing this next song," Gaga told the crowd at her tour stop in Anaheim, California, on Thursday night, an eyewitness confirms to MTV News. "I'm so excited." The singer added that she "can't wait" for fans to hear the May 23 release.
Whoever the person is she hooks up with, they will be joining previously announced producers RedOne, Fernando Garibay and DJ White Shadow, who all have contributed tracks to the highly anticipated release.
With the album's first single, "Born This Way," still burning up the charts, fans have been hungry to know more about the album's next single, "Judas." With some lyrics already floating around the Internet, it's only a matter of time before Gaga and her creative director, Laurieann Gibson, get to work on the video for the track.
"It's no surprise, I'm sure, to many of you, that Judas is a man of the biblical senses, so expect to see some symbolism in this video," Gaga explained. "You have to look into what is haunting you, and you need to look into forgiving yourself in order to move on. And it's really fun to dance to and sounds like it could be a pop priest record."
Tell us your guesses who the "legendary" producer of "You and I" will be in the comments below!
Pan American Silver Corp. engages in the exploration, development, extraction, processing, refining, and reclamation of mineral properties. It owns and operates silver mines located in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and Bolivia. The company was founded by Ross J. Beaty and John J. Wright in April 1994 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
The wonderful folks at Animal Place, the group that rescues and rehomes farm animals, will have another round of chicken adoptions July 25 in Milpitas.
You need to complete your pre-adoption paperwork now, however, to make sure you can get the chicken, or two, of your dreams. Go here to get started.
All of the available hens were rescued from a factory farm back in February. Animal Place rescued 1,500 hens from the Grass Valley operation, nursed them back to health and helped them learn about being a chicken in wide open spaces.
The life of a farm chicken is short and brutal. They spend their entire lives in cramped cages with other chickens, never feeling the ground beneath their feet and, in some cases, the sunlight on their beaks. When their egg production starts to slow, they are killed and young hens brought in to replace them.
It can take a while for the chickens to learn how to get along outside the cage, although their joy at being able to stretch their wings and scratch in the dirt is evident from the first moment they are freed.
The hens are still productive, but their years of servitude are behind them.
If you re interested in getting a chicken, fill out the application, talk with the staff at Animal Place and, once approved, you can pick up your new companions at the Hume Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas.
New to raising chickens? The adoption coordinators will talk you through everything you need and how to care for the chickens.
There is a small adoption fee per chicken. For one to four chickens, the fee is $10 per hen. For five to 10 chickens, the fee drops to $7 each.
Be sure to check with your city or county to make sure ordinances allow for chickens, or ask the adoption facilitator.
The post Give a chicken a good home appeared first on Animal Life.
The union lacks an official head count of absent workers — the IRS declined to share data on hardship exemptions — but staffers in Fresno, Calif.; Austin; Andover; Kansas City and Atlanta, among other locations, say they won’t be showing up for work, Reardon said.
The IRS employees’ moves come amid broad uncertainty about the Trump administration’s attempts to minimize the impact of the shutdown. On Sunday, the number of TSA agents who failed to show up for work hit a record 10 percent, resulting in long wait times. Guards at federal prisons also are calling out at high rates, with union officials at 10 prisons contacted by The Washington Post this month saying the number of employees skipping work has doubled.
USDA meat inspectors also have begun calling in sick — in numbers large enough to trigger an agency crackdown. The inspectors were told Jan. 11 to bring in a doctor’s note, even if they were ill for a single day, records show.
As much as 75 percent of the roughly 4,000 furloughed IRS employees in Kansas City could qualify for hardship leave, said Christina Bennett, executive vice president of the local National Treasury Employees Union chapter.
Bennett, 63, who has worked nearly four decades at the IRS, most recently as an accountant, said she, too, can no longer afford her commute. She plans to request hardship leave if the government calls her back to work.
John Koskinen, a former IRS commissioner, said federal employees are dedicated to the agency’s mission but might be reaching their breaking point.
Damian Paletta and Mark Berman contributed to this report.
VIRGIL VAN DIJK is yet to hand in a transfer request at Southampton to push through a move to Liverpool, according to reports.
The Dutch international has made it clear to Southampton that he wants to leave the club this summer.
Liverpool is his preferred destination but Southampton are reluctant to do business with the Merseyside club after complaining to the Premier League over their approach for Van Dijk.
The Reds were forced to apologise and even stated at the time that they ended their interest in the player.
But Van Dijk has since refused to be involved in Southampton's pre-season plans and is currently training alone to push through a move.
However the Irish Independent claim the 26-year-old has only requested to leave Southampton verbally.
It was suggested this week Van Dijk had handed in a formal request to Southampton but that is reportedly not the case.
If Van Dijk was to hand in a transfer request he would relinquish his chance of a big cash payment on what is left of his five-year contact at Southampton.
But Jurgen Klopp has hinted he could be finished in this year's summer transfer window.
The Liverpool boss insists Alberto Moreno is back in the fold at Anfield while James Milner return to his more familiar position at central midfield in the 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao yesterday.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, shines in the colors of a rainbow to honor victims of Sunday's mass shooting at an Orlando gay club on June 13, 2016.
Parisians showed solidarity with the victims of the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, lighting up the Eiffel Tower in rainbow colors on Monday night.
ABC News reported that the monument was lit up alternatively in rainbow colors and red, white and blue. Elsewhere in the city, rainbow banners were hung from the famous Hôtel de Ville.
Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Hyosung Aquila Pro650 Vs Harley-Davidson Street 750 on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.
The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Harley-Davidson Street 750 starts at ₹ 5.57 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Hyosung Aquila Pro650 starts at ₹ 5.97 Lakh.
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 base engine returns 17 kmpl. The Hyosung Aquila Pro650 base engine returns 18 kmpl.
In the powertrain department, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 gets a 749 cc that produces 53 bhp peak power. The Hyosung Aquila Pro650 comes in a 647 cc that produces 75 bhp peak power.
'I’ve extended my hand, and I’m waiting to hear back,' Holder said.
Under threat of a House contempt citation over the botched Fast and Furious gun-walking operation, Attorney General Eric Holder spoke in a conciliatory tone Tuesday about his willingness for “compromises” to avoid what he called “an impending constitutional crisis” over the withholding of documents in response to a congressional subpoena.
“We are prepared to make – I am prepared to make - compromises with regard to the documents that can be made available,” said Holder in a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Holder’s remarks were his most aggressive public offer yet to wheel and deal with Congress to head off a dramatic contempt showdown — Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) has scheduled a vote on the citation for June 20 in his committee.
After using the phrase “constitutional crisis” at least three times, Holder noted two hours into the hearingthat “constitutional conflict” might be a better term.
At issue between Republicans and Democrats are the withholding of Justice Department documents in response to a Congressional subpoena. The DOJ claims that previous administrations have reserved the right to withhold deliberative documents.
One possible area of compromise appeared to be the issue of wiretap applications related to Fast and Furious that are confidential because they are under a court-ordered seal.
“Will you seek the court’s permission to release the affidavit so that people can read them… and if there’s any problem with something sensitive, could the judge make a decision to remove any truly sensitive information before release?” asked Grassley.
Parmesan Risotto prepared at tableside.
“MEAT ME IN SCALINI” is not a spelling error, as diners discover at the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok’s “modern Italian” restaurant, whose current menu is rewardingly heavy on succulent, prime-quality steak.
Australian Angus beef is the star of the several varied steak options. From cattle fed whole grain for 270 days, the lean, red meat shows consistent marbling – “marble 3+ grade”, they call it. Whatever you order from the menu, it will tender and juicy.
The most recommended entree is Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Bt2,800 for 600 grams) – a steak marinated for 24 hours in herbs and seasonings and grilled medium rare to retain the natural juiciness. This is how they do it in Florence, Italy, apparently. The outside is slightly charred for a smoky aroma.
Such drawn-out preparation can result in a flavour that’s overpowering, but with this item the long marinating serves only to tenderise the meat without affecting its integral sweetness.
The meat arrived in chunks with a baked potato (still wearing its jacket), sauteed spinach and garlic, and a wedge of lemon if you want a little zest.
Other fine options include the Porterhouse Steak (Bt2,600 for 600g), Fillet of Tenderloin (Bt2,400 for 300g), New York Striploin (Bt1,850 for 340g) and Rack of Lamb (Bt1,400 for 340g). But wait – there’s one other amazing choice.
The Tomahawk Steak is “marble 3+” Angus beef.
Offered only this month for Bt4,200 is Tomahawk Steak, at 1.2 kilograms big enough for two (or more). The price includes a bottle of red wine.
It’s hormone-free Black Angus beef from the world-famous Rangers Valley breeding station in Australia. The rib-eye is lightly seasoned, grilled over an open flame just long enough to caramelise the surface, and then baked to the degree of your preference.
A slew of Mediterranean-style sides is available for Bt200 each. Creamy Parmesan Risotto and Gorgonzola Mashed Potato (or Polenta) are even cooked at tableside. Other mouth-watering choices include Sicilian Couscous, Polenta Gratin, Seasoned Fries, Mushroom Lasagna, Baked Aubergine and Mozzarella, Grilled Artichoke with Pesto, and Creamed Spinach with Garlic.
Some of the desserts are also prepared at your table. They cost Bt500 each and include Sabayon with anise chocolate, almond and fresh strawberries.
The rich sabayon (zabaione) is finely whipped to a sensational smoothness and isn’t as heavy on the tummy as it looks. The combination of sour and sweet fruit strikes a lovely balance and refreshes the palate, making this a very pleasant dish to end the meal.
Not to be forgotten, though, is Classic Creme Brulee, served with berries and ripe mango.
Scalini is at the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 24.
For reservations, call (02) 620 6666.

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