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Currency demand at negative policy rates
Temi di discussione (Economic working papers), Bank of Italy, Economic Research and International Relations Area
Identifying deposits' outflows in real-time
Temi di discussione (Economic working papers), Bank of Italy, Economic Research and International Relations Area View citations (1)
Endogenous Social Connections in Legislatures
CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (5)
Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2019) View citations (5)
Treatment Effects with Heterogeneous Externalities
See also Journal Article in Journal of Business & Economic Statistics (2020)
Pairwise trading in the money market during the European sovereign debt crisis
Social ties and the demand for financial services
See also Journal Article in Journal of Financial Services Research (2017)
Stress-Testing of liquidity risk in TARGET2
Occasional Paper Series, European Central Bank
Estimating the money market microstructure with negative and zero interest rates
See also Journal Article in Quantitative Finance (2020)
Heterogeneous peer effects in education
Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2014) View citations (3)
See also Journal Article in Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization (2017)
Parametric and Semiparametric IV Estimation of Network Models with Selectivity
EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) View citations (21)
Testing information diffusion in the decentralized unsecured market for euro funds
Identification and Estimation of Outcome Response with Heterogeneous Treatment Externalities
Center for Policy Research Working Papers, Center for Policy Research, Maxwell School, Syracuse University View citations (7)
Also in EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) (2014) View citations (3)
Temi di discussione (Economic working papers), Bank of Italy, Economic Research and International Relations Area (2014) View citations (3)
The Word on Banking - Social Ties, Trust, and the Adoption of Financial Products
EIEF Working Papers Series, Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) View citations (8)
The Allocation of Time in Sleep: A Social Network Model with Sampled Data
Center for Policy Research Working Papers, Center for Policy Research, Maxwell School, Syracuse University View citations (19)
Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2013) View citations (19)
Student Networks and Long-Run Educational Outcomes: The Strength of Strong Ties
Dynamic Aspects of Teenage Friendships and Educational Attainment
Research Papers in Economics, Stockholm University, Department of Economics View citations (8)
Endogenous Social Interactions with Unobserved Networks
(Endogenous Production Networks)
Review of Economic Studies, 2022, 89, (4), 1694-1747
Quantitative Finance, 2020, 20, (2), 207-234 View citations (1)
See also Working Paper (2016)
The network nature of over-the-counter interest rates
Journal of Financial Markets, 2020, 47, (C)
Journal of Business & Economic Statistics, 2020, 38, (4), 826-838
Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2017, 134, (C), 190-227 View citations (51)
Peer effects in bedtime decisions among adolescents: a social network model with sampled data
Econometrics Journal, 2017, 20, (3), S103-S125 View citations (15)
Journal of Financial Services Research, 2017, 52, (1), 35-88 View citations (8)
Price transmission in the unsecured money market
A chapter in Indicators to support monetary and financial stability analysis: data sources and statistical methodologies, 2015, vol. 39


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The World's Most Popular Sun and Fun Destination
The breathtaking islands of the Caribbean and the Bahamas have long been considered the world's most popular yacht charter destination. Easy to reach and a pleasure to explore, this mecca for anyone who dreams of turquoise waters, delectable seafood, an abundance of fun water sports and endless romance on his/her Caribbean yacht vacations. Perfect for first-time and experienced sailors, this destination offers an array of attractions and activities and this is what makes it such a revered luxury Caribbean sailing vacation spot.
Keep in mind that a yacht charter offers an indepth and intimate itinerary of a local destination. Unlike a cruise ship that sails from San Juan to Grenada and back in a week's time, yachts offer a leisurely pace sailing to many places that the big ships cannot get to. Following are just a few of the best Bahamas and Caribbean highlights:
U.S. and British Virgin Islands Yacht Charters
The US and British Virgin are the most popular yacht charter destination in the Caribbean. The closeness of the islands and the calmness of the seas make it the ideal Caribbean sailing vacation destination for first time charterers as well as families.
The USVIs offer nighttime excitement, luxury resorts, top-notch restaurants, extraordinary diving and snorkeling, and pristine national parks. The BVI, on the other hand, still boasts the same unspoiled nature yet are far less commercialized and developed, so they offer a much more laid-back sailing adventure during your luxury yacht vacations in Caribbean. Because you're in the Caribbean, needless to say, you'll find a nearly infinite number of stellar beaches and perfect aquamarine waters no matter where you go.
Leeward Islands Yacht Charters
With world-renowned hot spots like St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barth's, Barbuda and Antigua, the Leeward Islands are arguably the most cosmopolitan of all the Caribbean yacht vacations' spots, with the cultural flair of its numerous colonizers, including France, Holland and the UK, permeated into the local culture, heritage and cuisine. From world-class Michelin-starred restaurants, to championship golf courses, luxury spas and plenty of pristine marine reserves brimming with vibrant underwater life, the Leewards offer you the very best of a Caribbean yacht vacations experience.
Windward Islands - St Vincent and the Grenadines Yacht Charters
This modest archipelago of 30-odd islands and cays were the Caribbean's most hidden gem. St Vincent and the Grenadines still remain, despite their popularity, some of the least visited islets in the entire region. A hub of eco-tourism and nature-rich escapism, St Vincent and the Grenadines are a nature-lover's paradise. One only need cast their eyes on the Tobago Cays to agree. These five uninhabited isles are tropical perfection, with emerald waters and an ocean-full of colorful fish and coral attracting snorkelers and divers on their Caribbean sailing vacation from all over the world. In the Grenadines, you will also find a few exclusive islands, home to elegant resorts and restaurants, making it an ideal choice for groups of friends or families who want to taste a variety of Caribbean spices during their Caribbean yacht vacations. The ideal weeklong itinerary for sailing yachts or catamarans is to cast off on a one-way itinerary from St. Vincent to Union Island.
Cuba Yacht Charters
Once forbidden to U.S travelers, Cuba's doors are now open for yacht charter vacations. Savor the old world charm of Havana with its vintage cars, pulsating rhythms, historic cites and welcoming people. Or escape to the south side of the island for pristine diving on some of the world's most untouched reefs.
Bahamas Yacht Charters
The Bahamas are a pristine yacht charter destination with over 700 islands and a variety of itinerary possibilities in a 100,000 square mile cruising area. Although proximate to the U.S., once you set sail from Nassau or Marsh Harbor you feel miles from nowhere. You can be the first one to make footprints in the sand every day. Often, your yacht is the only one in the anchorage. The coral reefs are teeming with a kaleidoscope of fish. The sport fishing is world class, and the beaches are unspoiled and inviting. A Bahamas yacht charter is a snorkeling, diving and scuba paradise on your Caribbean sailing vacations.
Turks and Caicos Yacht Charters
Unspoiled by tourism, this chain of forty islands (only eight are inhabited), boasts mile after mile of untouched beaches, breathtaking sapphire waters and the third largest coral reef on earth. Providenciales is continuously honored by Conde Naste as having one of the best beaches the world . And when you've had enough surf and sand, can enjoy Its championship golf course, casino, shopping and fine restaurants.
And for those of you who have heard of the Antilles, this refers to the islands of the eastern Caribbean. The Greater Antilles are the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. The Lesser Antilles refers to the Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands.
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Few luxury yacht charter destinations enjoy the popularity and glamor of Europe and the Mediterranean. The revered stomping ground of the rich and famous for well over a century, it is here that you'll find some of the most élite sailing yachts, catamarans, and superyachts. And that's because it's right here that you'll find some of the most enticing waters of all, framed by stunning coastlines brimming with ancient towns, historic attractions and a wealth of natural wonders. A kaleidoscope of diverse cultures and cuisines await you at every port. Splendid marinas are your gateway to exclusive shopping, dining, and sightseeing.
For a thoroughly comprehensive luxury yacht experience, Europe and the Mediterranean region are simply unrivalled. Here are the most popular highlights you can include in your European luxury yacht charter itinerary:
France - Cote d'Azur
The French Riviera is synonymous with glamour, glitz, high-fashion and the finer things in life. Yet the Cote d'Azur is so much more than that! Alongside championship golf courses and famous port cities like Monaco, Cannes and Nice, there are also the countless historic villages perched on dramatic cliffs. You'll have amazing wineries to visit, deep sapphire waters in which to jetski and protected marine reserves in which to snorkel.
The most popular destination in Italy is the spectacular Amalfi Coast, which starts just south of Naples and stretches for 30 spectacular miles. Renowned for its jaw-dropping rugged limestone coastlines, fluorescent caves, verdant hills teeming with lemon groves and arguably the most delicious seafood in the whole Mediterranean. Dreamy postcard destinations like Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Sorrento, and the crown jewel of the area – the fabled island of Capri, the "go to" vacation spot for everyone from Garbo to Jackie "O". La Dolce Vita!
Italy - Corsica & Sardinia
The flair of southern France plus the historic charm of Italy blend into two unforgettable island getaways. The sapphire waters of Corsica and Sardinia are the less renowned gems of the Mediterranean with rousing mountainous landscapes, historic walled cities perched at the edge of the sea, and unspoilt sandy beaches. You can roll the dice in the bling bling port of Porto Cervo, get a quick archeology lesson on a guided tour of the ruins in Cagliari, or slip away for some peace and plenty in the moonlit Iles de Maddalena..
Italy - Sicily and the Aeolians
With a tumultuous and fascinating history, this is a culture lover's dream. Renowned for her active volcanoes, awe-inspiring landscapes and a rich and addictive cuisine, Italy's southern main island - and her countless island treasures of volcanic origin – are one of the most distinctive corners of the Mediterranean. Sicily simmers with a melting pot history that has influenced its art and architecture and infused its people with a spicy zest for life. Combining the historic and bustling ports of Sicily with a cruise to its offshore islands, the Aeolians, serves up the perfect blend of buzz and bask. Don't miss the continuously spewing Stromboli.
Spain and the Balearics
A slightly more laid-back glamor destination than the French Riviera, yet just as rewarding, the Southern coast of Spain and the Balearic Islands are perfect for those who like "Livin La Vida Loca" as well as those just seeking a relaxing getaway in a stunning locale. This Spanish archipelago which includes With popular hubs like Mallorca, Formentera and Ibiza offers fantastic wining, dining and shopping with a concoction of beautiful marine parks to satisfy a nature lover's thirst.
Croatia Yacht Charters
The eastern coastline of the Adriatic Sea is considered by many to be the most outstanding yachting destination in Europe. Ancient walled villages, cobalt blue waters and UNESCO world heritage sites dot Croatia's mountainous Dalmatian Coast. With more than 1,100 islands to explore along a 1,000-mile coastline, Croatia is a powerhouse yacht charter destination with smiling English speaking locals, farm and sea to table cuisine, thriving nightlife, secluded coves, and world class wineries. The frosting on this delectable charter cake is that the islands are close to one another making sailing distances short. Perfect for first time charterers as well as those who prefer to have as much time ashore as possible.
Montenegro Yacht Charters
Not sure where Montenegro is? Let us tell you! Just south of Croatia, cradled along a short but magnificent coastline, Montenegro is one of the least-known destinations in Europe, and one of the most surprising. Hidden coves, alpine landscapes, pristine national parks cascading down to the sea, and a distinctive culture: Montenegro is, without a doubt, a true hidden Mediterranean gem.
Greek Island Yacht Charters
Greece and her world-famous islands are the one yacht destination everyone on the planet dreams about. Thousands of islands, thousands of itineraries and endless attractions. You could sail in Greece for years on end and still not see it all. White-washed villas, vibrant bougainvillea covered hills, loud and proud locals, insanely beautiful waters and millennia upon millennia of history. This may well be the cradle of European civilization, and for yacht charter guests, still the most coveted prize of all.
Turkey Yacht Charters
Turkey's Turquoise Coast is favored by seasoned sailors and all those who want to experience the fascinating fusion of East meets West. One of the fastest changing stretch of the whole Mediterranean, the Turkish Coast has gone from desolate and wild, to perpetually popular, in just a couple of short decades. Yet much of the wilderness remains, as do the thousand-year-old castles built on the beach and the relaxed and welcoming locals. Some call this the world's largest open-air museum, and coupled with a delectable cuisine and some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean, Turkey offers one of the most diverse yacht charter experiences in all of Europe.
For a change of pace, scenery, and cuisine, Northern Europe is the one place we urge everyone to visit, at least once. The choices are vast - the Baltic Sea and the coast of Sweden, Norway, and Scotland are all an adventure sailor's dream. Or head to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean - you may not want to frolic in the waves this far north, but when the trade-off includes polar bears, walruses, narwhals, white and bowhead whales, a yachting experience to a polar region is insanely rewarding.
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North America Yacht Charters
A Kaleidoscope of Natural Wonders
From Alaska to Florida, New England to Chesapeake Bay, our American yacht charters destinations offer arguably the most diverse array of attractions and sailing experiences, anywhere on earth. An ever-changing kaleidoscope of natural wonders, North America's most revered coastlines makes for a unique yacht charter vacation, where you can choose between stunning stretches of pristine beaches, imposing glaciers, historic hubs and a nearly endless array of spectacular wilderness.
When it comes to spellbinding beauty, Alaska has very few rivals. With its elusive wildlife, towering snowy peaks, pristine wilderness and captivating culture, it is one of the world's most alluring yacht charter destinations, particularly as so much of it is simply inaccessible by road. Nature lovers and discerning adventurers, looking for more than just an 'idyllic beach or two' in their American yacht charters vacation, find Alaska to ticking all the right boxes. Explore secluded charming towns like Juneau and Ketchikan, where enigmatic totem poles, outstanding mountain hikes and picturesque town centres are framed by vertiginous forested hills and deep blue seas. Meander your way on American yacht charters through glistening glaciers as pods of humpback and killer whales race you to the finish line, and head off on an onshore exploration in search of wolves, bears and salmon-brimming rivers. This is America's wildest backcountry, one of the world's premier nature destinations and a superb American yacht charters hub that's swiftly becoming the most coveted of all.
New England – Newport and the Cape; Maine
Lighthouses perched high on rocky peninsulas, vibrant seaside cities and a rainbow of colours compliments of Mother Nature: New England is an unrivalled visual feast. Spectacular stretches of dramatic coastline, historic towns and a bevy of stunning beaches will be your constant companions on American yacht charters, where you can explore the deepest reaches of the northeastern most corners of the US. With big name destinations like Rhode Island, Newport, Nantucket, Maine and Martha's Vineyard, New England caters to luxury American yacht charters and intrepid explorers, each finding their little corner of paradise, be it designer shopping, fine dining and nightclubbing, or skiing, hiking and rock-climbing. Visit 19th-century castles and opulent historic mansions, drop by a wildlife sanctuary or take an architectural tour with a local guide on your American yacht charters vacation.
From the northernmost to the southernmost tip, North American yacht charters serve you up variety on a silver platter. In Florida, you'll discover a little of everything that makes this continent so special: phenomenal sun-drenched beaches, exhilarating cities, endless shopping, dining and clubbing and more nature than you could hike through in a lifetime. With beautiful barrier islands at your fingertips, and an intoxicating mix of north and Caribbean landscapes, seas and cultures, a Florida yacht charter is just busting to be right at the top of your must-sail list. Head off into the craziness that is Miami, get lost in the untamed Everglades as you meander your way through the protected waterways of the Gulf Coast and fight the urge to extend to your American yacht charters vacation just a little longer. Because one Florida yacht charter vacation is never enough!
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
With over 11,000 miles of striking coastline, Chesapeake Bay is often dubbed America's most comprehensive yacht charter destination and we'd never dare disagree. The country's longest estuary is like a treasure trove of excellent gems, offering a wealth of attractions, both natural and man-made. Historic towns dot the coastline; towns like St Michaels and Oxford, which hide a collection of beautiful colonial and federation-style homesteads and charm-filled pubs and bistros. Along the way, sail past wetlands and salt marshes, keeping an eye out for the amazing constellation of bird life which calls this place home and delighting in the abundance of crabs for which this place is so renowned.
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A BVI Yacht Charter is the perfect choice for your first crewed yacht charter vacation. As well as your second, third, fourth and fifth. The motto of the British Virgin Islands says it all, "Nature's Best Kept Secret". More than 60 islands and cays make up the BVI which stretches about 35 miles from end to end. Consistent trade winds, calm seas, protected anchorages, and consistent year-round temperatures make this the most popular yacht charter destination in the eastern hemisphere.
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Remote coralline islands of untold beauty, sandy shores so white they sparkle under the light of a full moon, underwater canyons, reefs and ridges simply brimming with an abundance of marine wildlife. This, and so much more, is what awaits you on an Indian Ocean luxury yacht charter in Maldives & the Seychelles.
For divers, snorkelers and nature lovers, few places will entice as strongly as the Maldives and the Seychelles. Superbly unspoilt and heartily protected, both superlative archipelagos offer incredible adventures, amid landscapes boasting superb biodiversity. The highlights of a luxury yacht charter in Maldives & the Seychelles may be renowned as SCUBA diving heavens, yet when you explore them aboard your private yacht you'll also have blissful luxury at your fingertips and diverse options at the ready.
You'll have a private chef who'll endeavour to WOW you with every morsel, a captain excited to show you the best of your destination (both on and off the water) and an array of fun water sport equipment that is sure to entertain you during those hours when you're not diving the deep blue oceans.
Luxury Yacht Charter - Maldives
Crazy beautiful is about the only way to describe the Maldives. More than 1000 islands and islets dot this 600-mile long archipelago, each teeming with an underwater world of unimaginable proportions. Remote, discreet, luxurious and rewarding, the Maldives are the most coveted honeymoon destination in the world - for very good reasons. Lush verdant isles framed by azure, calm waters, sheltering an entire universe of endemic tropical marine life. All creatures great and small - from the tiniest of hermit crab to the largest of whale sharks - can be found frolicking in the warm waters of the Maldives. Why not join them aboard a luxury yacht charter in Maldives?
Luxury Yacht Charter - Seychelles
Just an hour's flight east of Kenya is where you'll find the beautiful Seychelles, Africa's premier diving destination. Legend has it that the Garden of Eden was here, and once you cast your eyes on this breathtaking archipelago, you may find it easy to believe. The Seychelles This places differs greatly from the Maldives, yet offers an equally superb Indian Ocean yacht charter experience aboard a luxury yacht charter in the Seychelles. These are some of the oldest islands on the planet, many of which are made of granite and quite mountainous. There are many more options for land activities here, with hiking being by far the most popular. Yet on a luxury yacht charter in the Seychelles vacation, you'll likely want to spend most of your time in or around the water. Who would blame you?
Over 100 islands make up the Seychelles, with the inhabited granite-isles being in the centre, and the coral-rich islets spreading out on all sides. It's on these outer islands that you'll primarily discover a plethora of marine life, including sting and manta rays, angelfish, a thousand fish, crabs of all sizes and turtles of all types. Sharks, dolphins and whales love these waters, and after you've sailed on a n Indian Ocean luxury yacht charter in the Seychelles...so will you.
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Go behind the scenes at Brodies with this tea tasting video filmed and edited by students at Queen Margaret University.
For almost 150 years, the name Brodies has been synonymous with the finest tea and coffee blends from around the world.
Founded in Edinburgh in 1867 by three enterprising tea merchants who shared a passion for exploration and an instinct for quality, the company continues to this day on the quest for the very best, from tea gardens and plantations across the globe.


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JLR CEO's salary reduces by 42% in 2 years
Speth's compensation for the year ended March 31 was reportedly Rs 32 crore as compared to Rs 55 crore in FY18, a dip of 20 per cent.ETAuto | Updated: July 04, 2019, 17:11 IST
Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)
New Delhi: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)'s CEO Ralf Speth's compensation has been reduced by 42 per cent in two years, says a media report. This comes along with the headwinds, Tata Motors owned JLR is facing in the UK.
However, it is to note that during the same tenure, earnings for Guenter Butschek, CEO and MD, Tata Motors rose by 14 per cent.
Speth's compensation for the financial year ended on March 31 was reportedly Rs 32 crore as compared to Rs 55 crore in FY18, a dip of 20 per cent.
Ralf Speth has played a key role in enhancing JLR's portfolio on a global level with new age technologies like hybrid and electric.
The brand has been affected by declining sales in China, Brexit uncertainty, higher taxations and tightened emission norms. In China, one of the largest and profitable markets for the company, the sales dipped by 34 per cent YoY in FY19.
Meanwhile, JLR's revenue came down by 6.2 per cent to 24.2 billion pounds last fiscal.
Tata Motors-owned JLR looks to build on foundation of ten years in India
Stop calling luxury cars as sin goods; reduce GST: JLR
N Chandrasekaran, non-executive chairman, Tata Motors, and chairman, Tata Sons, has previously acknowledged that JLR is taking steps to cut costs while taking a calibrated approach towards future investment in the product portfolio.
He further said the company was "actively looking at partnerships and prioritizing its investments" while ensuring that it was not compromising its future.
"These are critical interventions and JLR is committed to deliver cost and cash improvements," he added.
Source: Business Standard
Tags : Industry, Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors, ceo salary, jlr revenue


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Fudgin Delicious Ice Cream & Hom Decor is now open in the Crossroads Center, offering cool treats and fun home products.
ST. CLOUD — Summer is here, it's officially ice cream season and there is a new place in town to grab a cone. Here's the scoop: Fudgin Delicious Ice Cream & Hom Decor is now open in Crossroads Center.
Now you might prefer your ice cream in a waffle or cake cone, or served straight up in a dish or waffle bowl. You could play your ice cream choices safe with vanilla or chocolate. Perhaps you're a fan of the classics like rocky road or cookie dough. Or you might like to live on the edge with a flavor like black licorice. But your hardest decision will be choosing between just one scoop or two at Fudgin Delicious.
The best selling flavors at the ice cream counter so far? Munchie Madness, a sweet cake batter ice cream swirled with a salted caramel ripple and brimming with Oreos, M&M pieces and peanut butter cups, and This $&@! Just Got Serious, a smooth salted caramel ice cream packed with rich sea salt fudge and salted cashews.
Forty-two flavors are available at any given time, and the shop rotates more than 100 different flavors through its display case, ensuring there will be something different to try the next time you stop in.
Owner Anne McKeehan opened her first Fudgin Delicious shop in Big Lake. McKeehan dabbled with a second, seasonal location in Rice, but when the mall space became available, she jumped at the chance to get into the St. Cloud metro market.
The ice cream is made and delivered by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in Madison, Wisconsin. Fudgin Delicious is the first shop to offer the Wisconsin-made ice cream in St. Cloud.
McKeehan went with the vendor because she wanted to have something different that no one else in the area sold and that wasn't available in grocery stores.
The new Crossroads Center location opened its doors at the beginning June.


Hello! I have three simple tips for you today for supporting Outstanding International Books (OIBs) in your school.
As I was thinking about how to get momentum for supporting OIBs, it occurred to me that a randomized survey to the teachers and administrators in your school—"What piece of household furniture do you feel most like?"—would overwhelmingly return the response, "I feel like the coffee table: overutilized, and underappreciated." We are overloaded! There is a very real chance that putting OIBs into the limelight will kick out other important priorities your school has chosen.
IBBY Italia invited us, along with other IBBY units, to nominate up to three recent titles for Silent Books: Destination Lampedusa. This juried international project collects the best wordless picture books from around the world for inclusion in a traveling exhibit, a library for refugee children on the island of Lambedusa, and a published compilation of winning titles. The USBBY Board decided to seek suggestions from the membership. We were pleased with the variety and number received. In the end, two titles were suggested most and the Board decided to submit both: Imagine by Raúl Colón and Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell. Thank you for your participation in this unique project!
USBBY is thrilled to showcase its new web site. This has been in the works for several years, and thanks to the work of Marion Rocco, Katlyn Raby, Susan Polos, and Tucker Stone, we are successfully launching it this week.
The easy to navigate webpage will have fresh, up to date information about USBBY, IBBY and the international world of children's books. One of the new features is the replacing of the Bridges newsletter with a blog. Please watch for more information about this!
From the opening invoking Homer and traditional music to the inspiring keynotes by literacy leaders from around the world, the Megaron Athens Conference Center hosted the 36th International IBBY Congress from October 30 to September 1, 2018. This modernist conference center in the midst of the classical world offered a platform for exploring the refugee crisis through the experiences of the youngest migrants and the literature encapsulating their challenges.
Many thanks to all the authors and publishers who helped make so many wonderful book signings happen at the USBBY booth during the ILA 2018 Conference. Check out some of the photos on our Facebook page!
Thanks also to every one who attended the Bites of OIB session. USBBY members shared their favorite OIB books along with ideas for using those books in the classroom.
Next up for USBBY: we'll be hosting a co-sponsored session at the NCTE conference in Houston this November. Stay tuned for more information!
An international comic/graphic novel creator, Liniers (who now lives in Vermont) was among the winners of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, presented at the San Diego Comic-Con in July. His Good Night, Planet published by TOON received the "Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8)."
Of special importance, our very own USBBY Board member Tucker Stone is sharing the "Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism" award along with co-editors Dan Nadel and Timothy Hodler, for The Comics Journal. Huzzah, Tucker!
International children's books lauded by T. Jonker as "Unconventional"
In his SLJ "100 Scope Notes" blog on July 17, 2018, Travis Jonker named his picks for "The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children's Books of 2018." Most astonishlngly--but not really--a majority of the titles were created by authors or illustrators in countries other than the U.S., originally published outside the U.S., or are translated. Some are still in press, so get the list (and a sneak peek) here.
Read more about the winner and see all the nominated projects here.


The Houston GLBT Political Caucus is the South's oldest civil rights organization dedicated solely to the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Founded in 1975, it is the largest GLBT political organization in the city of Houston and Harris County.
The Caucus continues to mobilize the city's GLBT and GLBT-friendly voters, elect pro-equality candidates, influence local, state, and national elections, and works towards the implementation of pro-equality public policy. The Caucus continues to welcome any candidate who is willing to stand against discrimination and to support equal rights for GLBT individuals. The Caucus is nonpartisan and endorses candidates on the basis of their support for GLBT rights, regardless of political affiliation.
Outside of election activities, the Caucus engages in community outreach and education, often providing education and training on GLBT issues to various agencies and companies throughout the region and refers members of the community to services and resources that are available. We regularly work with law enforcement agencies to improve conditions in our jails and the treatment GLBT individuals receive from law enforcement officers. We also work to promote effective public, corporate, and organizational policies across the region that will make the Houston region a safe, welcoming place for GLBT individuals.
Our general membership meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Montrose Center, 401 Branard, Rm 106, Houston, TX 77006.
Endorsement month meetings are held at a time, place, and location that is announced the month before the meeting.


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Hollywood Survivalists: Toughest Survivors from the Silver Screen
By Gayne C. Young
The secret to survival in a life-or-death situation is adaptability and the following movie characters not only adapted to survive, but they kicked butt, took names, and in some cases went on to become the future president of the NRA and the governor of California. Here are the best of the best of those who adapted in order to survive daunting circumstances (on Hollywood's silver screen of course).
Taylor, Planet of the Apes
In the 1968 version of Planet of the Apes, Charlton Heston's Taylor not only survives his spaceship crash, but also survives days of wandering in the desert, an uppity astronaut, primal humans, and those "damn dirty apes" but he ends up with the only attractive woman on the whole nuked-to-hell planet. Bonus points for Heston going on to be the voice of the NRA.
Rambo, First Blood
Sylvester Stallone's first appearance as John Rambo finds him - as in most survival situations - a victim of circumstance. After being leaned on by the "I'm husky so I have a bad attitude" sheriff, Rambo survives fire-hose-by-Ginger, being chased through town and in the forest by misguided cops, a heck of a jump through the trees, being shot at, bazooka-ed at, left for dead in an abandoned mine, and an all out shootout in town. Not bad for a homeless drifter.
Jed Eckert, Red Dawn
When the Commies came a knocking this band of attractive high schoolers -- led by future "nobody puts baby in a corner" Patrick Swayze's Jed Eckert -- head to the Colorado Mountains to eek out an existence. Like all kids that age, they have ADD and can't sit still for long so they decide to fight back under the battle cry of their high school mascot, "Wolverines!" With Jed's leadership the Wolverines take that school spirit and shove it right up the keester of many a Red with an arsenal of deer rifles, bows and arrows, and hijacked AKs. Wolverines indeed!
Dutch, Predator
Don't think just because Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch was a trained commando that surviving being pursued by an overly aggressive, dreadlock sporting, big-game hunting alien came easy to him. It didn't. They don't train for that in the Army. Still, Dutch survives an assault on a rebel compound, having Jesse Venture at his back, one leap from a tall waterfall, and an out of this world beat down to satisfyingly watch that alien go up in a thermonuclear cloud.
Chuck Noland, Cast Away
A meticulous, type "A" personality, a longing for Dr. Pepper on ice, and a wanton desire to see his mildly attractive fiancee again is what keeps Tom Hanks' Chuck Noland from lying down to die once stranded on a desert island. In his attempt to get back to civilization he masters fire, knocks out a tooth with a figure skate, cuts down trees with a figure skate, and develops a questionable relationship with a volleyball. Wilson! Hey, three outta four ain't bad.
Charles Morse, The Edge
Say it with me: I'm gonna kill the bear! In 1997's The Edge, Anthony Hopkins' Charles Morse is a thinking man's gazillionaire who survives a plane crash only to have to contend with the Alaskan wilderness, an "I'm secretly sleeping with your wife so I'm going to kill you" Alec Baldwin, and one hungry bear. Hopkins not only kills the bear with a handcrafted wooden spear, but manages to survive Baldwin's murder attempt so he can go back to his adulterous wife and throw it in her face! Take that to the bank and see if they cash it Elle MacPherson. Did I mention a close to 70-year-old Hopkins kills a bear with a big stick?
Nando Parrado, Alive
If only we had something to eat. When a Uruguayan rugby team crash-lands in the Andes there's only one-way to survive: eat the dead. Well, it's better than eating the living. Based on the real life trauma of the team that crashed on Friday the 13th October 1972, this film shows that finding something to eat was the least of their worries. Climbing down the Andes to civilization with no gear proved to be their biggest obstacle. Although all that live are worthy of the title "survivor" special props to Ethan Hawke's Nando Parrado who, after waking from a crash induced coma, is the first to announce "dinner's on" and that he's hiking to safety even if he dies trying.
Fritz Robinson, Swiss Family Robinson
As someone who's been forced to watch this movie thousands of times with his kids, let me assure you that it has nothing to do with hot chocolate. It actually deals with the Robinson family who becomes shipwrecked on a desert island while en route to Papua, New Guinea. While the family not only survives, it prospers. The eldest son Fritz Robinson (played by future Hawaii 5-0 star James MacArthur) stands out as the true survivalist. Fritz leads his brother on a cross-island expedition, wins a life-and-death fight with an anaconda, kicks pirate butt, and manages to get the only girl on the island that he's not related to.
Gabe Walker, Cliffhanger
When a plane crashes in the Rockies it's up to Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Mountain Rescue Ranger Gabe Walker to find them and bring them to safety. Too bad the crash victims are actually bank robbers intent on killing Stallone. Come on guys! He was trying to save you. Stallone, of course, gets the upper hand in every situation -- even if the situation is him being trapped under ice, hurled down a mountain, or reminded every ten minutes of the fact that he dropped a gal 4,000 feet to her death eight months earlier. Bonus points for this being Stallone's second appearance on our list.
Albert Johnson, Death Hunt
Quasi based on a true story from 1931, Death Hunt follows gruff gravel-voiced Canadian Mountie Lee Marvin as he pursues wrongly accused trapper Albert Johnson (Charles Bronson) across the God-forsaken frozen northern landscape. Bronson survives everything that they throw at him and that includes bounty hunters, dogs, 4 million bullets, and a forced leap off a cliff. Very impressive considering Bronson was 103 at the time.
Snake Plissken, Escape From New York
Call me Snake. Forced to retrieve the President of the United States after Air Force One crash lands in the prison that is New York City or have the Man set off micro explosives in his arteries, Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken manages to escape a fight to the death with nail studded baseball bats, sewer dwelling crazies, a mined bridge, and a pimpmobile-driving, Uzi shooting, Duke of New York played by Isaac "Shaft" Hayes. Bonus points for doing all of the above while wearing an eye patch.
Kit Latura, Daylight
When the Holland Tunnel entrances collapse - yeah, both of them - it's up to Sylvester Stallone's cabbie and disgraced New York City Emergency Medical Services Chief Kit Latura to get the few survivors out…to Daylight. Stallone manages to lead a few people to safety despite whiny survivors, an old couple with a dog, prisoners, rats, rats, and more rats, explosions, an ever seeping river, hypothermia, and almost everybody telling him that he can't do it. He does and gets crazy-haired Amy Brenneman to be his girlfriend to boot.
Jack Hall, The Day After Tomorrow
When a new ice age covers the northern United States in ice in a matter of minutes - man, that was fast - the only way to survive is to use your wits…and hunker down in the New York City Library until Dennis Quaid's globe-trotting, adventurous paleoclimatologist Jack Hall can rescue you. While Quaid has all the equipment he needs to execute a rescue mission, his son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is forced to burn books, fight off wolves, homeless bums, ignore naysayers, and cuddle with honey-bunny Emmy Rossum to keep the cold at bay.
Robert Neville, I Am Legend
Based on the 1954 novel of the same name and the Charlton Heston movie The Omega Man, I Am Legend follows Will Smith's Robert Neville as he hunts for food and tries to survive a manmade plague that's wiped out 90 percent of humanity and turned most of the remaining population into CGI zombies (humans with a mutated rabies disease). Smith gets jiggy in his survival by hunting deer in New York City with a Colt AR-15 out of a hightailing Mustang, taking down zombies and his dog with a Heckler & Koch Mark 23, lifting weights, sleeping in a bathtub, and blowing himself up with a couple of grenades. Ok. Technically that's not surviving but with rumors of a sequel you have to wonder. Plus, Smith did pretty well surviving up until that point. Best Survival Movies The 25 Most Incredible Survival Stories of All Time OL Ranks the 20 Coolest Hollywood Archers
Hollywood isn't totally lost to vampire love stories and superhero sequels. There are still some tough-as-nails survivalists showing up on the silver screen. Here's a ranking of the 14 best.


5 Apps Everyone Needs on Their Phone!
In the digital age, many of us view life through our cell phones whether we like it or not. Of course there is more to life than a 4-inch screen, but we might as well make the most of all the time spent on our phones, right? Here are a few apps to make life a little easier and a lot more fun.
Like many people, I would love to take the time to journal all of the fun and exciting happenings in my life, but there simply are not enough hours in the day. Journalized is a simple little app that allows users to make quick notes about the goings-on of their day and post accompanying pictures. We may remember big events, but the little moments fade from memory all too quickly. Journalized is a great app to guarantee you'll never forget the little things that made your day.
I don't know about you, but if I don't write down a task that I need to do, the thought of doing said task completely leaves my mind, never to return again. Any.DO is a handy app that lets users post their to-do lists for today, tomorrow, the near future and a more distant future. This app helps prioritize tasks by when they need to be completed, which ensures that the task calendar will never become too overwhelming (unless you have a million things to do, of course).
Whew, all that talk of tasks is beginning to stress me out, so let's move on to an app used only for pleasure – the stupidly simple yet ever addictive Doodle Jump. I tend to grow tired of phone games very quickly; I play one for a month, forget about it for a while, and eventually end up deleting it from my phone to free-up space for something new. Doodle Jump is a game I can come back to time and time again and always enjoy. I mean, it's a game where you play as a cute little alien trying to hop his way up to the top of the obstacle course while avoiding scary monsters – how could anyone not find that fun?
There are many long-term goals that we set for ourselves, but struggle to find the motivation to reach them. Whether you'd like to eat healthier, learn a new language, or read more often, Everest is an app created to help users achieve dreams by mapping out ways to climb to the top of the mountain, so to speak. Like Mount Everest, for example. Ha, get it? Users can also get inspired by other individuals in the Everest community by browsing through the ways that they are achieving goals of their own. Everest provides the little nudge needed to make our far-off dreams attainable.
There are a lot of excellent Internet radio options out there, but none are quite as fun as 8tracks. 8tracks users can upload playlists from their own music library, create cover art, and tag accordingly to share with others. Listeners can mix and match tags however they wish to find a playlist that perfectly fits the mood. Want to listen to some alternative rock that is also music conducive to studying? There are playlists for that. My favorite aspect of 8tracks is that fandom playlists are aplenty. So if you feel like listening to something that will make you cry about your OTP, there are playlists for that, too.
There are probably thousands of more apps than listed that can help prioritize, organize, and fun-itize your life. These suggestions will provide a great starting point before delving deeper into the insanely large world of phone applications, though!


These are nice photos of Apatura ilia (Lesser Purple Emperor, Kleiner Schillerfalter, Le Petit Mars). Apatura ilia is a member of the family NYMPHALIDAE from Palaearctic (Europe).
Here you can see a female of Apatura ilia f. clythie (called "Rotschiller").
The forewings are dark brown or black. On the wing leading edge there are two groups of white spots. There are three white spots and one auburn ring in the middle of wing. There is a blue iridescence on hole wing.
The underside is light brown. All white spots from upside are there. Nearby the body and on the wing leading edge there are two couples of black points. There is a big orange eye with black core in the middle of wing. At the margin there is a chain of grey spots.
The hind wings are dark brown or black. The margin is ridged. There is a long white band in the middle of wing. In back there is a auburn ring. There is a blue iridescence on hole wing.
The underside is light brown or grey. In back there is a blue spot.
The Lesser Purple Emperor (Apatura ilia) is a fascinating butterfly of the Palaearctic ecozone (Europe and Asia) without the North of Africa. The distribution include whole Europe and Asia from Arctic circle to Iran, Pakistan and China. You can see the Lesser Purple Emperor until 600 m sea level.
The flight period of the Lesser Purple Emperor is from June to July.
The first description of this butterfly was in 1775 by Denis & Schiffermüller. There are many subspecies.
The caterpillar is green with yellow strips and has two horns on head. The pupa has no silken girdl. This species overwinters as caterpillar.
Some of this butterflies has no white on wings. The white is replaced by red and orange. This form named clythie. It is very similar to the Freyer's Purple Emperor.
The distribution of Lesser Purple Emperor overlap with the distributions of the Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) and the Freyer's Purple Emperor (Apatura metis).
The Purple Emperor has no rings on forewings.
The Purple Emperor has a little spike in the white band on hind wings.
The underside of Lesser Purple Emperor is darker than the underside of Freyer's Purple Emperor.
Here you can see Apatura ilia here from China. It has a very broad white band on hind wings.
Here you can see Apatura ilia f. clythie.
Here you can see an aberration of Apatura ilia. The left hind wing is light-blue. The right hind wing is normal.


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Class HiddenLayer

java.lang.Object

org.deeplearning4j.nn.HiddenLayer

All Implemented Interfaces:

java.io.Serializable

Direct Known Subclasses:

RectifiedLinearHiddenLayer

public class HiddenLayer
extends java.lang.Object
implements java.io.Serializable

Vectorized Hidden Layer

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Serialized Form

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Modifier and Type
Class and Description

static class
HiddenLayer.Builder

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Modifier and Type
Field and Description

protected ActivationFunction
activationFunction

protected org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
b

protected org.apache.commons.math3.distribution.RealDistribution
dist

protected org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
input

protected int
nIn

protected int
nOut

protected org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator
rng

protected static long
serialVersionUID

protected org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
W

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Constructor and Description

protected
HiddenLayer()

HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input,
           ActivationFunction activationFunction)

HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input,
           ActivationFunction activationFunction,
           org.apache.commons.math3.distribution.RealDistribution dist)

HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input,
           org.apache.commons.math3.distribution.RealDistribution dist)

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Methods

Modifier and Type
Method and Description

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
activate()

Trigger an activation with the last specified input

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
activate(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

Initialize the layer with the given input
 and return the activation for this layer
 given this input

HiddenLayer
clone()

ActivationFunction
getActivationFunction()

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
getB()

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
getInput()

int
getnIn()

int
getnOut()

org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator
getRng()

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
getW()

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
sampleHGivenV(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

Sample this hidden layer given the input
 and initialize this layer with the given input

org.jblas.DoubleMatrix
sampleHiddenGivenVisible()

Sample this hidden layer given the last input.

void
setActivationFunction(ActivationFunction activationFunction)

void
setB(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b)

void
setInput(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

void
setnIn(int nIn)

void
setnOut(int nOut)

void
setRng(org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng)

void
setW(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix w)

HiddenLayer
transpose()

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

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serialVersionUID

protected static final long serialVersionUID

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nIn

protected int nIn

nOut

protected int nOut

W

protected org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W

b

protected org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b

rng

protected org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng

input

protected org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input

activationFunction

protected ActivationFunction activationFunction

dist

protected org.apache.commons.math3.distribution.RealDistribution dist

Constructor Detail

HiddenLayer

protected HiddenLayer()

HiddenLayer

public HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input,
           ActivationFunction activationFunction)

HiddenLayer

public HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

HiddenLayer

public HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input,
           ActivationFunction activationFunction,
           org.apache.commons.math3.distribution.RealDistribution dist)

HiddenLayer

public HiddenLayer(int nIn,
           int nOut,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix W,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b,
           org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng,
           org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input,
           org.apache.commons.math3.distribution.RealDistribution dist)

Method Detail

getnIn

public int getnIn()

setnIn

public void setnIn(int nIn)

getnOut

public int getnOut()

setnOut

public void setnOut(int nOut)

getW

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix getW()

setW

public void setW(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix w)

getB

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix getB()

setB

public void setB(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix b)

getRng

public org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator getRng()

setRng

public void setRng(org.apache.commons.math3.random.RandomGenerator rng)

getInput

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix getInput()

setInput

public void setInput(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

getActivationFunction

public ActivationFunction getActivationFunction()

setActivationFunction

public void setActivationFunction(ActivationFunction activationFunction)

clone

public HiddenLayer clone()

Overrides:

clone in class java.lang.Object

transpose

public HiddenLayer transpose()

activate

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix activate()

Trigger an activation with the last specified input

Returns:

the activation of the last specified input

activate

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix activate(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

Initialize the layer with the given input
 and return the activation for this layer
 given this input

Parameters:

input - the input to use

Returns:

sampleHGivenV

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix sampleHGivenV(org.jblas.DoubleMatrix input)

Sample this hidden layer given the input
 and initialize this layer with the given input

Parameters:

input - the input to sample

Returns:

the activation for this layer
 given the input

sampleHiddenGivenVisible

public org.jblas.DoubleMatrix sampleHiddenGivenVisible()

Sample this hidden layer given the last input.

Returns:

the activation for this layer given
 the previous input

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I recently did the math on how long this project will take given my current pace. If I continue working on AER HEAD for 20 hours a week, I can complete issue #1 in ONE YEAR! I'd be able to do a 6 issue series in 6 years. But if I don't reach my larger goal by mid-October, I'll need to cut the project's time by half or more to make ends meet, and the project may stretch beyond my 40s. If you donate, you're not only giving the gift of $, but of TIME as well.
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Thursday 19 September 2019 5:00 pm
London's top earners are sign of 'sick economy', says Corbyn
By: Catherine Neilan
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has taken aim at wealthy Londoners, arguing the capital's inequality is a sign of "a sick economy".
Ahead of the party conference, Labour wonks have analysed Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, finding that the richest 10 per cent of Londoners own 61 per cent of the city's total wealth.
The data also reveals wider inequality between London and the regions, with the richest Londoners having more than one and a half times wealth than the entire West Midlands, and almost two and a half times more wealth than the whole of Wales.
Corbyn, whose own net worth is estimated at £3m, said the "system was broken" and vowed to announce policies at the party conference, which starts on Sunday, that will put "people before privilege".
Corbyn said: "The dramatic scale of wealth inequality in our country is a sign of a sick economy. The system is broken when it inflates the wealth of the richest, while failing to invest in our future.
"This inequality doesn't just undermine our future prosperity, it's linked to all sorts of social problems, including violent crime, worse health outcomes and reduced access to education. And we know that concentrations of wealth generate unaccountable power, corrupting our politics in the process.
"But we can change things. Democracy moves power from the bank balance and the boardroom to the voting booth."
Last week shadow chancellor John McDonnell unveiled plans to force all private companies employing more than 250 people to set up "ownership funds" giving workers financial stakes in their companies and increasing powers to influence how they are run. It was estimated that Labour's policy would equate to a land-grab of around £300bn.
Corbyn has made no secret of their dislike for the Square Mile, repeatedly making veiled threats towards banks and bankers, and pitting the financial services industry against manufacturing.
This morning The Times reported that Labour was poised to reintroduce Clause IV, the old statement of his party's aims and values, which commits the party to widespread nationalisation. It was jettisoned by Tony Blair back in 1995.
However a Labour source told CityAM one constituency party, known as a CLP, had submitted a motion to resurrect it, but the National Executive Committee (NEC) had asked for them to withdraw it.
"If the CLP doesn't withdraw the motion, the NEC will recommend it be opposed," he added.
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Los Campeonatos de Canadá de Ciclismo en Ruta se organizan anualmente desde el año 1996 para determinar el campeón ciclista de Canadá de cada año. El título se otorga al vencedor de una única carrera. El vencedor obtiene el derecho a portar un maillot con los colores de la bandera canadiense hasta el Campeonato de Canadá del año siguiente.

Palmarés

Véase también
 Campeonato de Canadá de Ciclismo Contrarreloj

Referencias

Canadá
Ruta

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#SaveSheikhJarrah - protect Palestinian families and stop Israeli ethnic cleansing in Jerusalem!
Palestinian Jerusalemite families are facing imminent forced eviction from their homes by illegal Israeli settlers, backed by the Israeli state. The attack on Sheikh Jarrah is part and parcel of the ongoing and systematic ethnic cleansing targeting Palestinians in Jerusalem and is part of the ongoing Nakba. Join Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition, to call on members of Congress to save Sheikh Jarrah.
Four Palestinian families have been ordered by an Israeli district court to leave their homes by May 2 or face forced eviction, while three more families have been ordered evicted by August. We need to receive as many signatures and letters as possible in April to make it clear that this eviction must not be allowed to take place!
The U.S. provides Israel with over $3.8 billion annually in military assistance, directly implicating the United States in Israeli crimes throughout occupied Palestine, including the assault on Palestinian existence and identity in Jerusalem.
Since 1972, the residents of the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, north of the Old City of Jerusalem, have been facing an Israeli plan to displace them and build a settlement on the rubble of their homes. Today the people of Sheikh Jarrah are being threatened by intensified Israeli measures to implement this plan, with the issuance of successive Israeli court orders in favor of the settler organizations leading this expansionist scheme.
The attack on Sheikh Jarrah is specifically an attack on Palestinian refugees displaced from their original homes and lands in 1948. Members of Congress must speak out to stop this U.S.-funded and U.S.-supported ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Jerusalem.
Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition


If you are any other classification but a freshman, you might have noticed that the annual Halloween party took place in a brand-new location this year.
On Tuesday, Student Government Association (SGA) hosted their annual Halloween Ball in Bayou Pointe Event Center. Although the location was different, students felt that the party still aimed to please.
Senior psychology major Luke Arsement always attends the annual dance party. But this year, he felt SGA made a great executive decision to host the ball in the new event center.
"I feel like this year there was a bigger turnout and I credit that to the bigger dance floor," Arsement said.
And, he was right. The entire ballroom was filled to the max with partying students decked out in various costumes "whipping" and "wopping" to the beat.
"I wish I had dressed in costume," said Tiona Harris, a pre-pharmacy senior. The eager student was excited to be attending the party for the first-time, but she had no idea that it would be so enjoyable.
"It was really fun, and I wish someone had told me to come way before now," Harris said.
The ball's theme this year was Carnival and some students came decked out in theme appropriate gear, but those students were not the ones that won the costume contest though.
"I didn't think the "Tina Twerk" would earn me the title of "Best Female Costume," said Kimi Sargent, a psychology senior.
Sargent was exhilarated when the SGA president announced she won with her Tina costume from the popular T.V. show "Bob's Burger." She was one of the five students who won best costume at the dance. The winners awarded cash prizes.
The rest of the dance continued on with free food sponsored my Aramark, bopping music from the DJ and a cash bar for students 21 years-old and up.


Social Housing in Ireland has traditionally been the most common means of ensuring that housing is affordable for households on lower incomes, as the rent paid to the local authority or an approved housing body (AHBs) is based on a person's ability to pay. The shortage of such local authority housing in Ireland today to meet the needs of those affected by homelessness and housing insecurity concerns SVP members who see what the reality is for thousands of individuals affected by the current homeless and housing crisis.
The acute need for increased provision of local authority owned homes is to the forefront of the minds of SVP members who visit and support some of the 9,968 people who are living in homeless accommodation in November 2018. This figure includes 3,811 children. Also relevant is the 71,858 applicants on the social housing waiting list who are registered for social housing. Over a quarter of all households qualified for support are waiting more than seven years for a social housing support. Many of those on the social housing waiting list make up the 326,500 households in Census 2016 who are living in private rented accommodation. This compares to 81,400 (8% of all households) in 1991, representing an increase of 300% over this period renting from private landlords. Behind all these figures and statistics are individuals and families facing stress, worry, trauma and a feeling of insecurity for their futures.
Up to the 1950s, social housing provided the majority of new dwellings and nearly one in five Irish people lived in social housing in the early 1960s.Over the last three decades the provision of social housing shifted from direct built by local authorities to being predominantly provided through the private market through private rental or purchase from the private market, alongside an increased role for Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs). Government funding for new social housing provision fell by 88.4% between 2008 and 2014 and, as a result, output of social houses declined by 91.5%. Austerity intensified this decline in social house building, with the Department of Environment suffering the second highest budget reductions between 2008 and 2012. A Rebuilding Ireland progress report states that the cumulative delivery to the end of Quarter 3 2018 9,388 social homes were built, (The build category includes outputs under Local Authority and Approved Housing Bodies programmes, Regeneration, Voids and Part V) compared to 43,732 HAP tenancies. This is a worrying trend considering the problems currently faced by tenants in the private rented sector.
For too many tenants, the private rental sector is characterised by high levels of insecurity in relation to high rents and in some cases poor standards of accommodation. SVP in its visitation work witness the stress and financial burden placed on families who are in receipt of a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) from the state, with rents at record high levels, many families are paying a 'top-up' just to remain in these homes. Government spending on subsidising private rental accommodation through Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and Rent Supplement has increased by nearly 50% between 2015 and 2018 from €327million to €481 million. A social housing policy which is heavily reliant on the private rented sector to the extent it currently is can never be the answer to the scale of the housing problem. The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) can play an important role in the provision of providing homes but it does require reform.
There is an urgent need to increase supply of social and affordable housing. The government strategy to meet almost 70% of social housing need through the private rental sector needs to be reversed. SVP recommends increasing the number of social housing units to be delivered under the Land Development Agency by 10%. (In parallel with the establishment of the LDA, the Government has put in place a new public land affordability requirement that will ensure at least 10% of public lands are developed for social housing and 30% for affordable purposes, to be progressed on a site by site basis).
Review limits for rent supplement and HAP to ensure alignment with market rent as a homelessness prevention measure, and to protect tenants from having to make unsustainable 'top-ups'.
The housing and homeless crisis did not happen overnight. In the same measure, we understand that it cannot be solved quickly. SVP members through engagement with people affected by this crisis contend that creative thinking and a significantly enhanced role for local authorities is required to resolve our housing challenges in 2019 and beyond.